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Cambridge University’s ‘Journal of Classics Teaching’ review of ‘Olympia’…
A very big day for the novel. One of the finest higher learning institutions on the planet has just released a very positive assessment of 'Olympia'. A couple of minor quibbles aside - which we shall address in updated editions - we couldn't be happier with the...
Official ‘Olympia’ book launch a resounding success…
Despite an imminent lockdown, fated to start only a few hours after the end of the launch event, the official book launch for 'Olympia: The Birth of the Games' at Melbourne's gorgeous Hellenic Museum went off with a real bang. Mountains of books were moved into the...
Philip Barker review of ‘Olympia’ in ‘Journal of Olympic History’
The prominent British Olympic commentator, Philip Barker, has released quite a flattering initial review of 'Olympia: The Birth of the Games' this week. He also intends to follow up this first 'marking piece' with a more detailed review of the novel in the next...
Brilliant new review of illustrated edition…
The illustrated edition of 'Olympia' has received yet another outstanding review, with an especially penetrating analysis of its message of hope and peace. The print version of the article also gained front page attention within the Greek edition of Neos Kosmos, which...
Tremendous new review of ‘Olympia’ the illustrated edition…
A published author herself, Ms Christine Filippidis (who also holds an M.A. in Creative Writing), has been the first of three anticipated reviewers of the lovely illustrated edition and what a review it is! With awe-inspiring attention to detail and a true gift with...
‘Olympia: The Birth of the Games’ – a 2024 / 2025 Summer reading must!
My thanks to Mr Billy Cotsis (award-winning documentarian, fellow author and journalist) and Mr Jim Claven AO (award-winning historian) for this kindly article which includes the launch release (non-illustrated) edition of 'Olympia' as a must-read. Thank you also to...
Review copies of the new illustrated edition arrive in Australia…
What a lovely box to unpack! Five of the best have now reached me in Melbourne, Australia and will be despatched to reviewers as soon as I finish typing this. Or even sooner! Stay tuned for expert-reader feedback on the gorgeously illustrated new 'Olympia' - reviews...