Scroll down to find out the stories that are at the forefront of my mind. These novels are in various stages of development, but I am actively working on them whenever I have a free moment.

What’s on Nessy McCoy’s mind right now…

The Truest Princess  Imogen’s Story

The truest princess that ever swore her faith...
— Iachimo (Cymbeline, act 5 scene 5)

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Cymbeline

Volume I is complete and available for purchase on Amazon!

Final editing is in progress on Volume II. Release is scheduled for February 14, 2026.

Historical setting:
Late Iron Age Britain
(about AD11-AD51)

Main Historical Theme: Roman conquest of Britain

A Stranger to the World Juliet’s Story

Historical setting:
14th-century Verona, Italy
(1302-1316)

Main Historical Theme: Personal and political conflict

Historical research is well underway. Broad chapter outline is complete.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

My child is yet a stranger to the world...
— Capulet (Romeo and Juliet, act 1 scene 2)

A Poor Physician’s Daughter Helena’s Story

A poor physician’s daughter my wife!—Disdain rather corrupt me ever!
— Bertram (All's Well That Ends Well, act 2 scene 3)

Inspired by Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well

Historical setting:
16th-century France
(1510-???)

Main Historical Theme: Renaissance medicine

Historical research is well underway. Chapter outline is complete.

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