Trained as a journalist, James has worked as a writer and editor for over a decade, launching three history magazines and one true crime magazine.

He knows a worrying amount about some of the strangest things

All About History issue 72 (Tudor Special)

All About History issue 72 (Tudor Special)

The key to a successful cover mount strategy for All About History is to leverage the fan following that certain eras or individuals have, to transform an already exciting issue into a real must-have.

With the period drama Mary, Queen of Scots in cinemas in January 2019, the December issue of All About History has a Elizabeth I vs Mary, Queen of Scots cover, supported by a Tudor package - a 2019 Tudor art calendar featuring exclusive art commissions, and a series of seven papercraft figures, giving the readers a chance to construct their own hella cute Henry VIII and six unfortunate wives.

I edited All About History issue 72 and managed the cover mount package, which was only available on the newsstand at the premium prince of £5.99. Find out more at MyFavouriteMagazines.co.uk.

SciFiNow issue 100 (Guillermo del Toro)

SciFiNow issue 100 (Guillermo del Toro)