AUTHOR SC SKILLMAN (SHEILA ROBINSON): TALKS TO GROUPS

Paranormal Warwickshire

Real-life stories of ghosts and spirits, tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings, and shadowy presences in Shakespeare’s County of Warwickshire.

Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire

Tales of folklore, intriguing people, curious customs and beliefs, ancient legends and mysterious events surrounding Warwickshire’s towns and villages.

Warwick: A Surprising Labyrinth of Discovery

A journey of discovery in my own hometown: I reveal the intriguing history behind the town of Warwick: its streets, buildings, and businesses and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known.

The Power of Story

We all unconsciously recognise classic story structure in books, films, stage plays, TV dramas and songs, without even being aware of it; without this structure we sense something important is missing, and the story loses our interest. I explore some famous, well-loved stories and reveal the archetypes that underlie them and ensure their power over us.

The Art of Writing Creative Nonfiction

Have you ever met someone who says, “I only read nonfiction, I don’t like made-up stories?” Or maybe you feel that way yourself. Great ‘narrative’ nonfiction books use the same techniques as the best fiction. I explore ‘books about facts and real life’ whose narrative power is as creative as the stories that are made up.