“Commissioning editor Kit Nevile has acquired World English Language rights to a new historical adventure series by Steven A. McKay in a three-book deal. The series will chart the life of Alfred the Great, from the challenges of becoming king at such an early age after the death of his brothers, through to his final years, all the while in a desperate struggle to combat the continual Viking onslaught on the kingdom of Wessex and the wider British Isles. In doing so, the series will shed light on the Vikings themselves, displaying their piety and loyalty in addition to their ferocious strength in battle.” “Alfred the Great Book 1 will be published in January 2024, in ebook and paperback, with a second to follow in August 2024, with the trilogy rounding off in March 2025. “—”Canelo set to publish a Great series by Steven A. McKay.”

Also “Yep, I’ve signed a three-book deal with the publisher Canelo to write a series about ALFRED THE GREAT! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t at all familiar with Alfred, other than some of the backstory included in Bernard Cornwell’s Last Kingdom TV series and the books about Uhtred, but when I started to research the king’s life I was blown away by how action-packed and eventful it was! I mean, you have Vikings for a start!”—”My new series – the big announcement is here!”