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Rock, Paper, Swords!

Rock, Paper, Swords!

De: Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors Matthew Harffy and Steven A. McKay chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests who help shed light on what Matthew and Steven have decided to talk about that week.Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay Arte Historia y Crítica Literaria
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  • Massacre, Resistance, and Love: Carolyn O’Brien on Peterloo and 1930s Britain

    Massacre, Resistance, and Love: Carolyn O’Brien on Peterloo and 1930s Britain
    Feb 20 2026

    In this episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy talk with historical novelist Carolyn O’Brien about protest, power, and forgotten voices in British history.

    From the Peterloo Massacre to the rise of fascism in 1930s Britain, Carolyn explores how radical politics, women’s lives, and working-class resistance shape her fiction. We discuss writing politically engaged historical novels, the responsibilities of historical storytellers, and why history’s margins often hold its most urgent truths.

    🎧 Listen now and discover how history, fiction, and resistance collide.

    📚 The Song of Peterloo:
    https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781789550757

    🔗 More episodes & links:
    https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords

    ❤️ Support the podcast:
    https://www.patreon.com/c/RockPaperSwordsPodcast
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Sharon Bennett Connolly on Medieval Princesses, Power & the Norman Conquest

    Sharon Bennett Connolly on Medieval Princesses, Power & the Norman Conquest
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy speak with historian Sharon Bennett Connolly about medieval princesses, royal daughters, and women’s power in the Early Middle Ages.

    Drawing on Princesses of the Early Middle Ages, Sharon explores how women shaped dynasties through marriage, diplomacy, and inheritance, and why their influence has often been overlooked in traditional histories of the Norman Conquest.

    A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in medieval history, women’s history, and the realities behind popular myths.

    🔗 https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords

    Buy the book, Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14768/9781399091022
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Vaseem Khan on Crime Fiction, Empire & Writing Action in The Edge of Darkness

    Vaseem Khan on Crime Fiction, Empire & Writing Action in The Edge of Darkness
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode of Rock, Paper, Swords!, Justin Hill and Matthew Harffy are joined by bestselling author Vaseem Khan to discuss historical crime fiction, empire, and his novel The Edge of Darkness.

    Vaseem talks about writing crime stories set in post-colonial India, the challenges of research and authenticity, and how history, setting, and action combine to create gripping fiction. The conversation explores violence, pacing, power, and the responsibility of writing about the British Empire with honesty and nuance.

    A must-listen for fans of historical fiction, crime novels, and action-driven storytelling.

    🔗 https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords
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    1 h y 15 m
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Imagine walking into a pub, waving to your two friends you were to met up with. Now these friends aren’t just ordinary people, nope Steven and Matthew are fantastic minds as well as best sellers of historical fiction. So sitting and chatting it up with them you not only get educated but feel awe inspired in their presence. Well I’d probably be nervous which in turn makes me overly chatty, to the extent one of the guys would be saying can I talk now please. I’m a big fan of them both and a horrible geek of history in general. So this podcast is on my follow list. Cheers to you both on your podcast long may it reign!

It’s like hanging out with two great authors.

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This was a really great podcast. Matthew and Steven asked great questions and received great answers from Jason Kingsley. All three have extensive backgrounds in Medieval History. As well as 2000 AD, British Comics and games. Will need to listen again to be sure I heard it all. Will also enjoy it a second time.

Really interesting interview!

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