WELCOME
Bringing you stories rooted in history, folklore and place,
where ordinary lives meet extraordinary times.
Historical fiction and historical fantasy inspired by England’s Forest of Dean, the River Severn, and the landscapes of Australia.
“Cheryl Burman is a master storyteller and weaver of dreams, her books engage you totally.” Reader review
THE STORIES
New for you
The Gift of Belonging (Standalone) Book 3 in The Wise Women series.
Love, war, and finding your way.
“This book is soft magic meets historical grit, and Rose’s entire journey had me in my feelings.” Reader Review
THE WISE WOMEN series
Following generations of women in one family battling prejudice and betrayal to win their places in their world.
“Vivid world building, angst and more. I was hooked.” Reader Review
KEEPERS series
Three tales of finding – and keeping – love, set against the rapidly changing landscape of post World War II Australia.
“You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and reflect on what love is. What resilience is. And be glad you took the ride.” Reader Review
GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST
Fantasy for young and old inspired by the real life battle to save England’s forests.
“Gripping fast-paced fantasy drama takes both children and children at heart on a suspenseful ride.” Reader Review
Short Story Collections
Dragon Gift – award winning stories inspired by legend, myths and fairy tales
Who can believe in Witches? – more award winning stories, this time inspired by history.
WHERE HISTORY, MYTH, AND LEGEND BECOME STORIES
My books and many of my shorter pieces start with a kernel of truth (widely interpreted). That might be a piece of history, often little known; or legend or myth, especially local to where I live in the ancient Forest of Dean in England; or events handed down in family lore in my homeland of Australia.
Discover the inspiration behind the stories through posts on history, legend, myth, and through short pieces of fiction.
ABOUT ME
I write stories inspired by real places, forgotten – or just ordinary – histories, and the enduring power of folklore.
THE LANDSCAPES BEHIND THE STORIES
