MICHAEL Williams is a Cornishman and Cornish bard. He and his wife Sonia founded Bossiney Books and were regional publishers for twenty-five years. They live near St Teath, North Cornwall. Michael has written and broadcast on the paranormal for many years. His recent authorship includes Writers in Cornwall and The Three du Maurier Sisters. He is the president of Paranormal Investigation, a group exploring the edge of the unknown in the South West, and he is currently writing and researching conversations with eminent Cornish personalities.
Michael was founder of the Cornish Crusaders Cricket Club, which he ran for over half a century. He continues to support and encourage young cricketers in Cornwall. He is a patron of the Broomfield Horse Sanctuary near St Just in Penwith, is a member of World Horse Welfare and patron of Animals’ Voice, and campaigns nationally on animal welfare issues.
Author Michael Williams exploring the haunted coastline of Tintagel – Trevena on old maps. He is convinced that the high percentage of phantoms in the area is due to the powerful atmosphere and the fact that so much history has taken place hereabouts. (Photograph courtesy of David Flower)