Friday 31 May 2013

Malayan Volunteers Group

Work on the second novel is now well underway.  It is set in Malaya during the Second World War.  Detailed research is essential when writing historical fiction and one really great resource is the website of the Malayan Volunteers Group (MVG)

The MVG developed from an informal gathering of a few British Malayans who were Volunteer Veterans. They used to meet for an annual lunch-time get-together, to talk about times past and to enjoy each other's company. As their numbers gradually decreased over the years, the tradition was carried on by their children and families. The MVG was formed in 2005.  Its aims are: