Hello and welcome to my website.

I’m a writer with a passion for World War Two history. I co-wrote the acclaimed Blood and Bandages – fighting for life in the RAMC Field Ambulance 1940-1946 with WW2 veteran, the late William Earl.

Since 2017, I’ve been living in Singapore. I’m a FOM docent (guide) at Changi Chapel and Museum which is dedicated to the Prisoners of War and civilian internees imprisoned by the Japanese between Febrauary 1942 – August 1945. I’m a regular contributor to Asia Media Centre and ExPat Living. I’m currently researching my next book.

This month’s reading pick is Mrs Milburn’s Diary – an Englishwoman’s day-to-day reflections 1939-1945 ed. Peter Donnelly. A gentle read but a heart-breaking contrast with the FEPOWs experience. Oh what could have been…

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Blood and Bandages

‘This is not big history, but the humble account of a medic who fought for his country with bandages not bullets… it needs to be on your bookshelf.’
Peter Craddick-Adams, historian, author, broadcaster and journalist

‘For the most part, it is often a pleasure to be asked to do a review but it is not often that it feels like an honour and a privilege. Blood and Bandages is such a book.’
David Matthews, Society of Women’s Writer’s and Journalists

‘A ‘full story,’ factual yet interspersed with the human element that evokes the raw emotion both on and off the battlefield. This is far more than just a ‘military’ history.’
Rob McIntosh, Museum of Military Medicine

‘Superb account of William Earl’s career as a Nursing Orderly in various WW2 campaigns.’
Books Monthly

‘The account of a remarkable man, superbly written by Liz Coward.’
Peter Finch, radio presenter and producer

‘Liz Coward and William Earl take the reader on an unforgettable journey and I was quite bereft when the book came to an end.’
Dr Penny Starns, historian and author

‘This meticulously researched and well-written book provides a rare insight into the role of RAMC medical orderlies whose work saved so many lives in the Second World War.’
John Broom, historian and author

‘Through his unflinching memories, Earl reveals moments of understated courage and comradery, laying bare his lowest moments, his rumination on the terrible cost of war, and the pain of being separated from his young wife.’
James Hoare, freelance writer and historian