Richard Denning

Biography

Hi - I am Richard Denning. I was born in Ilkeston in Derbyshire and I live in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands. For 27 years I worked as a GP before leaving medicine to focus on writing and games.

Activities and Interests
I am a writer with a strong interest in historical settings as well as horror and fantasy.

Reading - Well I love to. Here are some of my favourite books
Lord of the Rings
Sharpe Series (Bernard Cornwell and his other books)
Eagle Series Simon Scarrow
Disk world books - Terry Pratchett
Neverwhere Neil Gaiman

Gaming
I am also a keen player of board games and other games and run UK Games Expo (the UK's largest mixed format Games convention). I am a game designer and have pubished several games one of which was inspired by the Great Fire on London.

My websites
For my writing projects go here: http://www.richarddenning.co.uk
For more on Great Fire: London 1666 (the board game): http://www.medusagames.co.uk
Find out more about UK Games Expo: http://www.UKGamesExpo.co.uk

Where to find Richard Denning online

Series

Northern Crown
Historical Fiction in Dark Ages Britain ...all good stories are about a sword. The Northern Crown series follows the story of a young nobleman - Cerdic as he lives through the darkest years of the Dark Ages. Through his eyes we witness the climatic events that forged the nations of Britain. The series begns in 580 - the year of his birth. By the end of book 5 the story has reached the year 612. Explore the darkest years of the dark ages with Cerdic.
Child of Loki
Price: $3.99 USD.
Princes in Exile
Price: $3.99 USD.
The White Chariot
Price: $3.99 USD.
Kith and Kin
Price: $3.99 USD.
Nine Worlds
The Nine Worlds series is a Historical Fantasy Adventure For Children of Ages 9+ The historical world of Anglo-Saxon England meets the mysterious world of myths and legends, gods and monsters our ancestors believed in. This is the world as it might have been had those stories been true…
Shield Maiden
Price: Free!
The Catacombs of Vanaheim
Price: $2.99 USD.
Hourglass Institute
The Hourglass Institute Series is a Time Travel adventure for Young Adults: Time Travel Sounds like fun until you try it. Tom is a Walker, someone who can transport himself to other times and places. He has drawn the attention of powerful individuals who seek to use him to change history and to bend it to their will. Prepare yourself for a thrilling dash through history as your read about the adventures of Tom and the Hourglass Institute.
Yesterday's Treasures
Price: $3.99 USD.
Today's Sacrifice
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Kith and Kin
Series: Northern Crown. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 94,710. Language: English. Published: November 8, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Historical » Medieval
As the confrontation between rival kings, Aethelfrith and Edwin, draws closer, the two brothers Cerdic and Hussa both believe that the boy Hal is their son. Can the fate of one boy and the rivalry of estranged brothers influence more than their family?
Frost Giants of Jötunheim
Series: Nine Worlds. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 57,600. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
The evil sorceress, the Valkyrie Kendra has stolen treasures from the gods and will use them to gain alliance with the fierce giants of Jotunheim. So now the children must face a perilous world of tall mountains, deep forests and icy wastes in an attempt to foil their enemy's plans.
The White Chariot
Series: Northern Crown. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 107,990. Language: English. Published: July 15, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Historical » Medieval
Aethelfrith sends Hussa on a mission to the oldest Anglo-Saxon Kingdom, prompting Edwin to dispatch Cerdic in response . Soon the brothers find themselves once more in command of opposing forces. The conflict between brothers soon becomes part of the larger struggle for Britain; like fire spreading from a single spark to engulf a forest.
Today's Sacrifice
Series: Hourglass Institute. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,940. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
An ancient enemy is resurfacing after thousands of years. Only Tom and his companions of the Hourglass Institute can save humanity from slavery and death. The Walkers must race through history, fight and capture the emerging Titans before they can wreak havoc throughout all time, but time itself is not on Tom’s side and to rid the world of this threat may require one sacrifice too far.
The Catacombs of Vanaheim
Series: Nine Worlds, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 50,160. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
The Catacombs of Vanaheim is a Historical Fantasy Adventure For Children of Ages 9+. It is the sequel to Shield Maiden. The Bifrost - the passageway between the Nine Worlds - is open and now Anna's village is under attack by creatures and horrors the villagers are not prepared to deal with.
Princes in Exile
Series: Northern Crown, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 94,840. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Historical » Medieval
No land, no crown, no plan ... Cerdic leads two princes and fifty other souls into exile. Pursued by his treacherous brother, he must find a new home and a new future.
Shield Maiden
Series: Nine Worlds, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 42,520. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / Europe, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Anna is a 12 year old girl growing up in a Saxon village in 7th century Mercia. Her life changes when she finds a golden horn in the ruins of a Roman Villa. Soon an ugly dwarf, a beautiful sorceress and even her own people are after her. What powers does the horn have and why does everyone want it? And why is Anna the only one who can get a note out of it?
Child of Loki
Series: Northern Crown, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 118,620. Language: English. Published: March 25, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
A divided land ... a divided family. Child of Loki is the sequel to The Amber Treasure. It follows the story of Cerdic and Northumbria through another six of the darkest years of the dark ages.
Yesterday's Treasures
Series: Hourglass Institute, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 103,210. Language: English. Published: April 3, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
Book two of the Hourglass Institute Series. A Treasure hunt through history! Everyone is searching for pieces of 'The Crown of Knossos:' historical artefacts which when assembled allow control over all of history in this and in the Twisted reality. Yesterday's Treasures is the sequel to Tomorrow's Guardian.
Tomorrow's Guardian
Series: Hourglass Institute, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 99,470. Language: English. Published: January 30, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
When schoolboy Tom Oakley discovers he can transport himself through time, he draws the attention of evil men who seek to bend history to their will. Tom’s family are obliterated and he soon faces an impossible choice: To save the world he must sacrifice his family.
The Last Seal
Series: Praesidium, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 118,880. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
Four mismatched Londoners brave the perils of the Great Fire of 1666 to prevent an even more terrible threat. September 1666: a struggle between secret societies threatens to destroy London. The Liberati aim to release a powerful demon trapped under the city by their rivals the Praesidum.
The Amber Treasure
Series: Northern Crown, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 94,230. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
“I will take care of the body of my lord and you can carry the sword, story teller. For all good stories are about a sword.” Cerdic, the nephew of a warrior, dreams of the glories of battle. When war comes for real, his sister is kidnapped, his family betrayed and his uncle's legendary sword stolen. Cerdic is thrown into the struggles that will determine the future of 6th century Britain.

Smashwords book reviews by Richard Denning

  • The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2 on Jan. 02, 2010
    (no rating)
    I am totally new to the world of self publishing (and publishing in general), but I am finding this book very helpful in picking through the minefield. The only caveat I have is it is (naturally) written by an American, for Americans about publishing in the States. I am in the UK so much of the material is of less relevance than it would be for an American. That said there is much of the book which is relevant and helpful and its clear and comprehensive layout is a joy to read. Five stars if you are a US non fiction author, maybe 3 and a half or four if not in the US or a Fiction author. But well worth owning.