will houston Mysteries - 2027 spring tour
Following the overwhelming feedback from the 2026 tour, Henry will once again be leaving his mountain ranch in Spring 2027 to tour the north. BACKSTORY: He started the Will Houston Series from a hospital bed while waiting a cancer operation. 20 years later, these books have inspired thousands of readers – young & old. Now the author of 11 criticially-acclaimed books (covering spy, crime, and history genres).
assembly talk + Q&A
Author Q&A (Y7 to Y11) -
Henry talks about overcoming dyslexia and how he began to write the 1st Will Houston novel while awaiting surgery for cancer. Can anyone become an Author? Does it pay? Accompanied colourful slides, icebreakers, competitions, prizes etc, Henry shares the highs and lows of the author's life, giving lots of time for questions .....and dad-jokes.
themed workshops
Henry's teen novels, historical fiction and history books (see shop) encompass many areas of history: early medieval, Tudor/Renaissance & 20th century (WWI & WWII). His work also tackles philosophical and metaphysical subjects from a Christian viewpoint. (More detail below)
Having spoken at conferences and universities across the world, Henry is experienced and flexible public speaker and personable discussion leader.
PLEASE ADD YOUR IDEAS / REQUESTS FOR A BESPOKE WORKSHOP / LESSON ON YOUR FEEDBACK FORM.
GCSE History crossover:
Warfare
& Conflict & Migration Through Time. Cold War 1945–1991. Germany:
Democracy &
Dictatorship,
1890–1945. Superpower Relations
&
the
Cold War.
Weimar & Nazi
Germany
A Level History crossover: UK History: Tudors, Wars of the Roses, Victorian/modern Britain. European History: French Revolution, Nazi Germany, Cold War, The Franco-German reconciliation, Founding of the EU...see also, RENAISSANCE ROADSHOW
RE/PD crossover: The Existence of God – arguments for/against, miracles, religious experience. Religion & Life – creation, sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, war, terrorism, pacifism, just war theory, Human Rights & Social Justice, freedom of religion.
Other subject crossover: Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Architecture.
A Level History crossover: UK History: Tudors, Wars of the Roses, Victorian/modern Britain. European History: French Revolution, Nazi Germany, Cold War, The Franco-German reconciliation, Founding of the EU...see also, RENAISSANCE ROADSHOW
RE/PD crossover: The Existence of God – arguments for/against, miracles, religious experience. Religion & Life – creation, sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, war, terrorism, pacifism, just war theory, Human Rights & Social Justice, freedom of religion.
Other subject crossover: Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Architecture.
PLEASE ADD YOUR IDEAS / REQUESTS FOR A BESPOKE WORKSHOP / LESSON ON YOUR FEEDBACK FORM.
WRITING WOrkshop
Henry offers a fast-pacedsingle or double-lesson workshop packed with object lessons, role-playing, jump scares and pyrotechnics, all aimed to train pupils to become more engaged readers and more powerful writers . (Themes can be seen in the downloadable worksheets below)
virtual author visits
Alongside in-person visits, I am now offering a choice of bespoke live virtual learning options for schools across the globe. Within reason, everything offered on this tour could be virtual if that suits the school better. Just let me know below.
author visit form
Available dates for in person visits:
media pack
PLEASE USE THE BUTTON OR IMAGES BELOW FOR PRINTING & ADVERTISING PURPOSES:
Solo_worksheets_-_Will_Houston_Mysteries.pdfGroup_worksheets_-_Will_Houston_Mysteries.pdf
GREAT_NORTHERN_TOUR_-_ASSEMBLY_SLIDES.pptx
Great_Northern_Tour_Presentation.pdf
