C.C. Humphreys's Blog, page 6

So when I fell down the cliffs for the third time I wondered: is this a good idea? I was at Quebec, in Canada. I was attempting to climb the cliffs that led to the Plains of Abraham. On those … Continue reading →

This just in from the super smart Rachel Macmillan. Talking about the series and the re-release in the US of THE BLOODING OF JACK ABSOLUTE http://a-fair-substitute-for-heaven.b... under: Uncategorized Tagged: author, blog tour, historical fiction, Inspiration, novels, publishing news, theatre, Writing

I was in London last week. Always great to revisit the city where I grew up, catch up with old friends, drink that sublime beer! Even better to go there with a purpose. And this time I was there to … Continue reading →

Great couple of events in Toronto, at the libraries. First one, solo, second with the mighty (and fully armoured) Christian Cameron where he held off gutting me as we exchanged gentle blows. All to talk about SHAKESPEARE’S REBEL and his … Continue reading →

I think this is going to be great fun! Huzzah! I am appearing at two libraries in Toronto this coming week: On Oct 29  12:30 pm – Northern District Public Library (Yonge and Eglinton). This will be a solo author … Continue reading →

With Jack Absolute now running around America, I decided to seek out the script I used when I played Jack in Sheridan’s ‘The Rivals’ for the Oxford Playhouse Company, touring England from the Autumn of 1986 to Spring 1987. In … Continue reading →

Seeing as my boy Jack is getting a bit of attention in the US due to the Kindle promo, here’s the tale of why I chose him to write about. Mainly, because I played the role In Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s … Continue reading →

Here’s a video from the recent launch of ‘Shakespeare’s Rebel’ at Bard on the Beach, Vancouver. I talk about my greatest ever theatrical exit – as Oberon, in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. I’m introduced by the charming Artistic Director of … Continue reading →

To all you lucky Americans: here’s a free taster of Jack Absolute!”An absolute delight! Swashbuckling adventure, eighteenth-century wit, hugely entertaining plots, and one of the most appealing military gentlemen ever to wear a sword.”-Diana Gabaldon – Author of the Outlander … Continue reading →

Last time I had a caricature done I had hair. Now I seem to be all ears. Or auditioning for the remake of Blade Runner. And will I be pilloried for my drug joke? http://tinyurl.com/jwoptov Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: author, … Continue reading →