Marla Skidmore

Marla Skidmore grew up in a small medieval city in the Yorkshire Dales. After living in Europe for a number of years she returned home and became a mature student, emerging with a Dual Honours Degree in History and English and a Masters degree in English Literture. On completion of her studies she became a College Lecturer. A History enthusiast, she is fascinated by the events and people of the past and this is reflected in much of her writing.

Her award-winning novel 'Renaissance - The Fall and Rise of a King,' is inspired by the rediscovery of King Richard III's remains and gives an entirely new perspective on this controversial king. She is a contributing author of 'A Chorus of Seven,' a collection of short stories and poems and 'Grant Me the Carving of My Name,' an anthology of short stories inspired by King Richard III - both of which are available on Amazon.

She is presently involved in two projects - researching and writing a sequel to 'Renaissance, and a romantic murder mystery set during the Peninsula Wars.

When not immersed in her writing, Marla enjoys exploring ancient ruins, tending a very large garden and taking long walks with her West Highland Terrier in the countryside surrounding the Dales village where she now lives.