Phil Simpkin - Author

I have just finished off the next programme for my second book talk, planned for 17th March.  As I am addressing a Ladies circle, there is a little less macabre and a little more intrigue in the design, and a balance of Jack Ketch's Puppets, Death Lurks and also Leicestershire Myth & Legand, finishing up with the County Highwayman, George Davenport. The Court that sat within Leicester Castle until the 1980s - pictured above.

The old Borough map circa 1860 Looking towards 'The King & Crown' Inn from St Martins West The original Leicester Infirmary The old Town Hall and Police Station circa 1860s West Bridge as it would have appeared on the night Shepherd & Beddows recovered the first body in 'Jack Ketch's Puppets'                  All images courtesy of - https://www.facebook.com/LeicesterAWalkDownMemoryLane                                        

Hey guys; Some months ago I began a process of seeking new and contemporary authors that I thought would be of interest, to interview for my website and ‘Fan page’. One such volunteer was Steven D Malone , the author of a fascinating historical novel ‘Sideshow at Honey Creek’. Steven has been sitting patiently whilst other projects and personal issues have distracted me, but time has come to give you all a look into who and what Steven is and does... Steven, thank you for your patience and perseverance! Q1 - For the opening self-introduction, how would you like to be described - the man and the author...? I have a friend who once honoured me with the words I could never create on my own that I would want on my gravestone. He said, ‘you know what I’ve always liked about Steve, what you see is what you get’. So, as a man, I want to be found without pretence and without guile. I’d like to be known as a gentle man and an honest one. At the same t