Connections

We are very proud of our community here in Winwick and those who are connected to us.

Jackson Beck, author

Jackson Beck, a pseudonym for the North West of England-based writer, is renowned for his captivating crime novels infused with a twist of history. Drawing inspiration from the post-2000 era, Beck crafts compelling stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

With a background in both the Metropolitan Police and the electronic security industry, Beck brings a unique perspective to the world of fiction. This first-hand knowledge adds authenticity and depth to his narratives, captivating readers with gripping plotlines and meticulous attention to detail.

Beck has an eclectic range of hobbies and interests. A devout cricket enthusiast, he can often be found immersed in the world of sports. Additionally, Beck nurtures a passion for amateur archaeology, delving into the mysteries of the past whenever he gets the chance. An ardent history enthusiast, he weaves historical elements into his stories, providing readers with a rich and immersive experience.

Before delving into the realm of novel writing, Beck honed his skills in crafting reports and newsletters. This experience sharpened his ability to convey information effectively and engage his readers.

In 2020, Beck achieved a significant milestone with the publication of his debut novel, The Sanctuary Cipher, through Kindle Direct Publishing. The book garnered critical acclaim and attracted a loyal following. Beck released his second novel, Cabin in the Clouds, in 2021. This thrilling crime novel marked the beginning of the ex-detective Nathan Mason series, captivating readers with its suspenseful narrative.

Beck's third novel, Nightfall in Famagusta, was published in the summer of 2022 and continues with the gripping adventures of Nathan Mason, promising readers another captivating and immersive reading experience.

Find Jackson Beck's novels on Amazon

Jackson's website is here

Fiona Forsyth, author

I will never fully understand the Romans, and that is the challenge.

I have loved the ancient world since I read my first Greek myth, Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading Classics at Oxford, I taught at a boys’ public school for twenty-five years, but then my family moved to Qatar. There wasn’t much call for Latin teachers, so I wrote, and now I am back in the UK, all the questions I have asked myself about the Romans over the years are turning into novels.

I was once accused by a slightly indignant teenager of being in love with Cicero. This is not strictly true…

Find Fiona Forsyth's novels on Amazon

Fiona's website is here

Winwick Mum, blogger, author and sock knitting enabler

Why Winwick Mum? Well, that's what I am :) , but actually it all started back in 2010 when the St Oswald's church newsletter needed some extra content. I decided that I could probably write a short column about life as a Mum - but I was a bit shy about it and wanted to write anonymously in case people didn't like it - fortunately, they did! "Winwick Mum" came into being in August 2010 and I loved writing the columns so much that even after the church stopped producing the newsletter a few years later, I decided to carry on writing.

By that time, I had felt brave enough to venture online and start a blog, and my "Monthly Musings" were joined by posts about the village, my garden, my family and my other passion - sock knitting. Oh, I LOVE knitting socks! I never thought I would, you know - I vowed after my very first pair that I would never knit socks or use 4ply yarn again, but the Universe obviously had other plans!

In January 2015, after yet another conversation at a knit n natter get-together where someone had told me that knitting socks was far too hard, I threw up my hands and announced that I was going to write some tutorials to help people see that socks really weren't that difficult to knit. It was a rash announcement but one that I have never regretted ... in May 2015, I published the Winwick Mum Sockalong tutorials designed to help beginners get started with their first pair of socks - and I've never looked back! Neither have the tens of thousands of people who can now knit socks to fill sock drawers not just for themselves but for their family and friends too - we sock knitters are taking over the world! The tutorials are now available in book form too, which is amazing and not for one minute something I envisioned on that cold January morning all those years ago :)

Today, my Winwick Mum blog remains the story of my lovely and sometimes chaotic life, my garden, my family and sock knitting, and I absolutely love the connections that I have been able to make with people in so many parts of the world that I would never have known about - people like you! - and where my sock obsession has taken me!

You can find the Winwick Mum blog here.