Author Chats

1 Sep 2021

Growing up in Narnia and Wonderland, and then exploring so many YA books with my daughter, I have such a… Continue reading Clement: The Green Ship | YA Hist Fic Adventure | Craig Hipkins

25 Aug 2021

OK, let me fangirl over Anna for a few minutes. She’s bright, funny, articulate, passionate, inspirational, curious…oh, and writes FABULOUS… Continue reading The Inimitable Anna Belfrage | New Release | The Whirlpools of Time

25 Aug 2021

Thanks for joing us on Author Chats, Meredith. I’m fascinated to read more about your work, and the inspiration for… Continue reading Meredith Allard | Down Salem Way | Riveting Historical Fiction

21 Aug 2021

I have had the joy of knowing Frances for more years than I can count. Together, we’ve walked the ancient… Continue reading The Ladies of Lydiard | An Exquisite Collection | Frances Bevan

18 Aug 2021

A delicious time-slip adventure bristling with intrigue, spies, apothecaries, and Tudors. I invite you to enjoy my Author Chat with… Continue reading Clare Marchant | A delicious Elizabethan Time-Slip | The Queen’s Spy

5 Aug 2021

On Author Chats today, a beautiful and sensitively written historical fiction novel about the Olmsteds and their indelible imprint on… Continue reading Landscape of a Marriage | Family-inspired Historical Fiction | Gail Ward Olmsted

12 Jul 2021

Today on Author Chats I’m excited to welcome Zenobia Neil, whose brilliant interpretations of Greek myths make for some fascinating… Continue reading Ariadne Unraveled | New Release | Zenobia Neil

6 Jul 2021

A warm welcome today to Barbara Greig, a fellow 17thC author who has written a poignantly beautiful novel of exploration,… Continue reading Discovery | An epic tale of love, loss and courage | Barbara Greig

30 Jun 2021

A wonderful Tudor treat today on Author Chats, as I talk to acclaimed historian and writer Sarah Kennedy about the… Continue reading Sarah Kennedy | Queen of Blood | Author Chat

17 Jun 2021

Today, enjoy a trip back to the Golden Age of American history, with a fascinating historical read set in New… Continue reading A.B. Michaels | New Release | The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker

14 Jun 2021

I’m so excited to chat with Deborah Swift today. I’ve loved Deborah’s seventeenth century novels – her Pepys series and… Continue reading Deborah Swift | New Release | The Poison Keeper

2 Jun 2021

Welcoming Tony Riches today, a wonderful Tudor author. I’m excited to hear more about Essex, for certainly he is one… Continue reading Essex – Tudor Rebel | Tony Riches | An Epic Elizabethan Tale

1 Jun 2021

A brilliant new release from historical fiction author D.K. Marley is featured on Author Chats today. I fell in love… Continue reading New Release | DK Marley | Kingfisher |

31 May 2021

Today on Author Chats I’m delighted to welcome Clare Flynn to talk about her most recent novel, Sisters at War.… Continue reading Sisters at War | Clare Flynn | A Sweeping WWII Saga

24 May 2021

As I’ve ventured into the murky and confusing world of medieval politics, Mercedes’ novels have shone a light on the… Continue reading Mercedes Rochelle | The Usurper King | Medieval Historical Fiction

17 May 2021

Today on Author Chats, I’m delighted to welcome Keith Stuart. It warms my heart to talk with “mature” authors (like… Continue reading Keith Stuart | Debut Author | Pied Piper

12 May 2021

I enjoyed Cathie Dunn’s wonderful novel Love Lost in Time, and so have been looking forward to our chat about… Continue reading Cathie Dunn | The Shadow of Versailles | A Dark Side of Paris’s History

6 May 2021

Anne O’Brien writes wonderful novels of Plantaganet England, and her latest, The Queen’s Rival, is a captivating insight into the… Continue reading Anne O’Brien | New Release | The Queen’s Rival

3 May 2021

Today I’m delighted to welcome historical novelist Emma Lombard to chat about her debut historical adventure romance Discerning Grace. It’s… Continue reading Emma Lombard | Debut Novel | Discerning Grace

29 Apr 2021

I was intrigued to learn more about the inspiration behind Jean Roberts’ new release, The Heron, and so am delighted… Continue reading Jean M. Roberts | New Release | The Heron

27 Apr 2021

Chrystyna, I’ve been looking forward to this for ages, because I’m fascinated by the inspiration for your work, your courage… Continue reading Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger | New Release | Two Fatherlands

14 Apr 2021

I am thrilled to be part of Carol McGrath’s new release blog tour for her beautiful new historical fiction novel… Continue reading Carol McGrath | New Release | The Damask Rose

11 Apr 2021

Maggie Armstrong grew up with tales of blood feuds and border raids, but when her father takes her back fourth… Continue reading Andrea Matthews | Thunder on the Moor | Scottish Timeslip

25 Mar 2021

M.K. (Mary) Tod has been a great friend and favourite author for a number of years – her dual timelines… Continue reading M.K. Tod | New Release | Paris in Ruins

17 Mar 2021

I was so excited when Frances accepted my invitation to come and chat about The Smallest Man. Not only is… Continue reading Frances Quinn | New Release | The Smallest Man

16 Mar 2021

Today on Author Chats we venture into new territory with Cynthia Ripley Miller and her fascinating historical thriller set in… Continue reading Cynthia Ripley Miller | A Sword Among Ravens

10 Mar 2021

Today on Author Chats we enter the mysterious world of Elizabethan spies as Paul Walker takes us to 16th century… Continue reading Paul Walker | State of Treason

6 Feb 2021

Two of my favourite historical fiction authors have jumped genre into the mystery and thriller world, and are storming the… Continue reading Helen Hollick and Alison Morton | Tea for Two New Releases

13 Jan 2021

I’m delighted to welcome Donna Scott to Author Chats today to talk about her work and inspiration. To kick-off, let… Continue reading Donna Scott | New Release | The London Monster

13 Dec 2020

Today, a new author for me, which is always a pleasure, and following on the theme from my last author… Continue reading MJ Porter | Vikings, Fantasy and Historical Fiction

10 Dec 2020

Award-winning Irish author Pam Lecky joins me today to talk about her Victorian Mystery series, The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries, her… Continue reading Pam Lecky | The Lucy Lawrence Victorian Mysteries

1 Dec 2020

I’m so delighted to be spending time with Margaret Porter on Author Chats today. We share a love of England,… Continue reading Margaret Porter | The Islanders Trilogy | Historical Fiction from the Isle of Man

22 Nov 2020

A hearty welcome to Marie Macpherson, who’s here to talk about her fascinating novel The Last Blast of the Trumpet.… Continue reading Marie Macpherson | The Scottish Queen and the Fiery Reformer

10 Nov 2020

Today I’m delighted to welcome Deborah Swift to Author Chats. One of my inspirations when I first started writing historical… Continue reading Deborah Swift | The Women in Samuel Pepys’s Diary

3 Nov 2020

Today I’m delighted to welcome Tonya Mitchell to Author Chats. Her debut historical fiction novel A Feigned Madness is garnering… Continue reading Tonya Mitchell | New Release | A Feigned Madness

28 Oct 2020

Today I’m delighted to welcome Jean Roberts to Author Chats. Jean’s books are also inspired by her ancestors, and I… Continue reading Jean Roberts | Telling the Stories of Ancestors

10 Sep 2020

Today, I’m delighted to welcome Kathleen Kalb and her fabulous Ella Shane history mystery series. Her quirky heroine and super… Continue reading Kathleen Marple Kalb | History, Mystery and Opera

30 Jun 2020

I first read Paula’s work about three years ago, and absolutely fell in love with her honest, lyrical writing and… Continue reading Paula Scott | New Release | Leaving Lonesome

19 Jun 2020

Today I’m enjoying a chat with my good friend Charlene Newcomb, who writes a fascinating series of historical fiction novels… Continue reading Charlene Newcomb | Medieval Tales and Forbidden Love

9 Jun 2020

I am so happy to welcome Nicola Cornick to Author Chats today. Not only is Nicola one of my favourite… Continue reading Nicola Cornick | New Release | The Forgotten Sister

1 Jun 2020

Today I’m delighted to welcome author and Discovering Diamonds reviewer Richard Tearle, who recently launched a new book of short… Continue reading Richard Tearle | Melody Maker, Story Writer

28 May 2020

When I first chatted with author Mary Ann Bernal, I knew I had found a friend – someone else who… Continue reading Mary Ann Bernal | A Journey Along the Crusader’s Path

21 May 2020

Today’s Author Chat is a real delight for me, because we are back in one of my favourite historical times… Continue reading John Pilkington | 17th Century Sleuth

18 May 2020

I’m chatting with Emma Lombard today, and discussing her fascinating novel, Discerning Grace. I must admit, when Emma revealed her… Continue reading Emma Lombard | Sailing Away on an Historical Adventure

14 May 2020

Today I’m thrilled to welcome Brook Allen to Author Chats, to talk about her award-winning Antonius Trilogy series. I have… Continue reading Brook Allen | Friends and Romans

10 May 2020

Today, not just one Author Chat, but an entire tea party. So, put on the kettle, make a cuppa and… Continue reading The Road to Liberation | An Inspiring Anthology

9 May 2020

Today I’m thrilled to welcome Amy Maroney, whose brilliant dual narrative book The Girl from Oto has kept me company… Continue reading Amy Maroney | A fascinating journey through past and present

27 Apr 2020

I have been looking forward to chatting with Mary Anne Yarde for ages, for her books fascinate me. She weaves… Continue reading Mary Anne Yarde | New Release | The Du Lac Curse

23 Apr 2020

The Tudor dynasty was probably my first historical love, and at the age of seven I decided I should sign… Continue reading Vivienne Brereton | For the Love of Tudors

16 Apr 2020

On Author Chats today, a writer I’ve wanted to talk to for ages, for I love the clever concept and… Continue reading Alison Morton | Roma Nova: Alternative History

13 Apr 2020

I first met Susan through a Seventeenth Century Twitter group, and it was love at first tweet. You don’t often… Continue reading Susan Margaret Cooper | Historical “Faction” Author

9 Apr 2020

Anna’s books enthrall me, and I am constantly astounded by her ability to move effortlessly between genres and eras. She… Continue reading Anna Belfrage | Time Traveller

2 Apr 2020

On Author Chats today, I’m thrilled to welcome Drema Drudge to talk about her brilliant new novel, Victorine. Thanks for… Continue reading Drema Drudge | New Release: Victorine

31 Mar 2020

Helen is a master of bringing memorable characters to life, and I’ve wanted to ask her for a while about… Continue reading Helen Hollick | Bringing the Supernatural to Life through Powerful History

24 Mar 2020

In our Author Chat today, I’m excited to interview Annie Whitehead, whose fiction and non-fiction work on Anglo-Saxon England is… Continue reading Annie Whitehead | Anglo-Saxon Author and Historian

14 Mar 2020

Welcome, Cryssa. As a fellow 17th Century historical fiction fan, I’m so excited to invite you to chat. And thanks… Continue reading Cryssa Bazos | 17th Century Enthusiast