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13 Oct 2026

The Bonnet Brigade by Christy Matheson She needs a husband. He cannot offer his hand. Together, they may lose everything—or… Continue reading The Bonnet Brigade | A Charming Regency Romance by Christy Matheson

12 Oct 2026

Learning to Breathe Again: A Novel by Tonya Cam Two women. Lives they didn’t choose. A friendship that dares them… Continue reading Learning to Breathe Again | A Heartfelt Novel of Depression-Era Friendship by Tonya Cam

8 Oct 2026

The Lark by Laura C. Rader When The Wizard of Oz graced the silver screen in 1939, it changed cinema… Continue reading The Lark | Enjoy an Excerpt from the Fascinating Backstory to The Wizard of Oz by Laura C. Rader

5 Oct 2026

What Love E’er Meant by Janet Wertman A new queen must prove she deserves the throne God gave her, while… Continue reading “Enthralling” | My Five-Star Review of What Love E’er Meant | An Elizabeth Tudor Novel by Janet Wertman

28 Sep 2026

Beneath David’s Throne: Michal’s Story by Melissa Alfredson THEY CALL JERUSALEM DAVID’S TRIUMPH. Michal calls it her cage. Once a… Continue reading Beneath David’s Throne | A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight on Melissa Alfredson’s Historical Religious Fiction

24 Sep 2026

Sparrow’s Song by Marilee Aufdenkamp Shortly after Kathryn Scheibel leaves her cigar making job in 1917, she enters the Army… Continue reading Sparrow’s Song | Wartime Medical Historical Fiction by Marilee Aurdenkamp

21 Sep 2026

Golden Flight Book Two of the Bright One Series by Lisajoy Sachs Narrator: Alice Sockett In 1933, as antisemitism spreads… Continue reading Golden Flight | Sweeping WWII Jewish Literature by Lisajoy Sachs

17 Sep 2026

Poole of Honour: Book Two of The Poole Legacy by RJ Verity London, 1965. The city is swinging, the world… Continue reading Poole of Honour: Book Two of the Poole Legacy by RJ Verity | Crime Fiction set in London in the Swinging Sixties

14 Sep 2026

Fraying Skeins by Nancy Jardine 1870 Scotland Fleeing from Peterhead, Margaret Law makes Aberdeen her refuge. Menial jobs keep her… Continue reading Fraying Skeins | Nancy Jardine’s Heartwarming New Victorian Scottish Family Saga

13 Sep 2026

London Tales by Tim Walker Audiobook narrated by Richard James (Audible) London Tales is a collection of sixteen tales that… Continue reading Tim Walker’s London Tales | A Delightful Compendium of Historical Stories

11 Sep 2026

The Irish Ties That Bind: A Shared One Hundred-Year Journey by Michael J. Hopkins From the green hills of southern… Continue reading The Irish Ties That Bind | A Generational Saga of America’s Irish Settlers by Michael J. Hopkins

9 Sep 2026

Braving the Dawn: A Novel of New France by Peggy Joque Williams Audiobook narrated by Mallory Fuccella Banished from France… Continue reading Braving the Dawn | An Epic Novel of New France by Peggy Joque Williams

19 Aug 2026

Renaissance Rivals by Karen Essex Blurb: Renaissance Rivals, the long-awaited sequel to the global bestseller Leonardo’s Swans, tells the story… Continue reading Renaissance Rivals | A Glittering Sequel to Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex

14 Aug 2026

Queen Anna by Tony Riches A crown won in the eye of a storm. A queen who refuses to be… Continue reading A Well-Researched, Fascinating Story | My Review of Queen Anna by Tony Riches

5 Aug 2026

The Duty of Daughters El Deber de Las Hijas (Spanish version) by Wendy J. Dunn Castile, 1490. Doña Beatriz Galindo… Continue reading The Duty of Daughters | A Fascinating Novel of Catherine of Aragon’s Early Life by Wendy J Dunn

4 Aug 2026

Marie Conner, A Leading Lady by Elle Mott Marie was born a girl. That was only her first mistake, according… Continue reading Marie Conner – A Leading Lady | An Inspiring Biography of a Life Well Lived by Elle Mott

30 Jul 2026

I’d like to welcome Tony Riches, not only as a guest author today, but to the Stuart Era! I have… Continue reading Queen Anna | Fabulous Stuart Historical Fiction and a Guest Post by Tony Riches

28 Jul 2026

One More Hour of Daylight By C.M. Gray From the Bestselling Author of Shadowland On the first day of World… Continue reading One More Hour of Daylight | A Redemptive WWII Historical Fiction Novel by C.M. Gray

24 Jul 2026

The Valet’s Witness By Rohn Hein In the summer of 1776, as the Declaration of Independence takes shape within the… Continue reading The Valet’s Witness | Fascinating Black American Historical Fiction by Rohn Hein

22 Jul 2026

The Making of Marigold McGrath by Carrie Hayes New York City, 1937. Seventeen-year-old Marigold McGrath is coming undone. Her mother… Continue reading The Making of Marigold McGrath | Captivating WWII Historical Fiction by Carrie Hayes

9 Jul 2026

Mrs. R. Pacheco The Untold Story of Playwright and California First Lady Mary McIntyre by Rose Ann Woolpert Mrs. R.… Continue reading Mrs. R. Pacheco | A Sweeping Novel of the American West by Rose Ann Woolpert

8 Jul 2026

Kindle the Light of Liberty by Mirta Ines Trupp They had no voice. They held no power. Yet they helped… Continue reading Kindle the Light of Liberty | Inspirational Jewish Historical Fiction by Mirta Ines Trupp

29 Jun 2026

Voices on the Wind By Helena P. Schrader (A Novel of Malta in WWII, Part I — Assault) Early 1942:… Continue reading Voices on the Wind | Powerful WWII Historical Fiction by Helena P. Schrader

24 Jun 2026

The Lost Voices by Paul Rushworth-Brown Some lives pass through history without leaving a trace. The Lost Voices is a… Continue reading The Lost Voices | Fascinating Narrative Historical Fiction by Paul Rushworth-Brown

17 Jun 2026

Courage: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope Helen Hollick & Friends Fifteen historical short stories, covering eras from Roman to… Continue reading OUT NOW! COURAGE: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope | MEET THE AUTHORS

16 Jun 2026

Enheduanna’s Song From the Sands By Ellen Rachlin Discover the untold story of Enheduanna, the world’s first named author, as… Continue reading Enheduanna’s Song From the Sands | Mesmerising Ancient Historical Fiction by Ellen Rachlin

10 Jun 2026

The Queen’s Sister by Carol McGrath A mother, a wife, a woman of substance… At nineteen, Elizabeth Seymour is already… Continue reading NEW RELEASE: The Queen’s Sister by Carol McGrath | An Absorbing and Rewarding Tudor Read

8 Jun 2026

Screenshot Rise of the Pale Moon By Patricia Brandon Forced to navigate complex relationships with each other and the master’s… Continue reading Rise of the Pale Moon | An Inspiring Revolutionary War Novel by Patricia Brandon

2 Jun 2026

What the Ocean Brings by Tonya Ulynn Brown Quebec, Canada, 1847 While trying to escape the Potato Famine, shipwrecked Irish… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | What the Ocean Brings | Irish Emigrant Historical Romance by Tonya Ulynn Brown

29 May 2026

Heroica by Alison Morton Even the strongest state is vulnerable to its past. 2020, Roma Nova. Carina Mitela investigates a… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | Heroica | A Fascinating Roma Nova Trilogy of Tales by Alison Morton

20 May 2026

Queen of Shadows  by Anna Belfrage She should have stayed in the shadows—but Leonor de Guzmán yearned for the sun… Continue reading NEW RELEASE: Queen of Shadows by Anna Belfrage | Enthralling Historical Fiction and My Five-Star Review

20 May 2026

Some Starry Night by Irene Latham Under the pale glow of a Parisian spring in 1886, two restless souls move… Continue reading Some Starry Night | A Lyrical Novel of Van Gogh by Irene Latham

19 May 2026

Escape of the Grand Duchess By Susan Appleyard A gripping historical novel that shatters the notion that royalty is synonymous… Continue reading Escape of the Grand Duchess | An Emotional Historical Novel of a Surviving Romanov by Susan Appleyard

10 May 2026

Lady of Lincoln by Rachel Elwiss Joyce narrated by Sarah Kempton A true story. A forgotten heroine. In a time… Continue reading Lady of Lincoln | Award-Winning Historical Fiction of Nicola de la Haye by Rachel Elwiss Joyce

7 May 2026

Beyond the Dark Oceans by Alison Huntingford A family united, a family divided… In 1906, the Huntingford family leaves England… Continue reading Beyond the Dark Oceans | Dramatic WWI Family Saga by Alison Huntingford

6 May 2026

Infidel: The Daughters of Aragon (Six Tudor Queens) By Nicola Harris Born in the glittering courts of Castile and Aragon… Continue reading Infidel: The Daughters of Aragon by Nicola Harris | Epic Tudor Historical Fiction

4 May 2026

Sarah’s Destiny By Vicky Adin Young Sarah Daniels is the heart, soul and future of The White Hart Inn on… Continue reading Sarah’s Destiny by Vicky Adin | Inspiring 19th Century Women’s Saga

30 Apr 2026

The Enemy’s Wife by Deborah Swift ‘A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book set in… Continue reading The Enemy’s Wife | Deeply Moving WWII Historical Fiction by Deborah Swift | My Five Star Review

29 Apr 2026

Lucie Dumas by Katherine Mezzacappa London, 1871: Lucie Dumas of Lyon has accepted a stipend from her former lover and… Continue reading Lucie Dumas | 19th Century Biographical Fiction by Katherine Mezzacappa

27 Apr 2026

Margery and Me by Maryka Biaggio Audiobook narrated by Mark Sanderlin In the 1920s, Margery Crandon captivated both Boston society… Continue reading Margery and Me | Mystifying Supernatural Historical Fiction by Maryka Biaggio

16 Apr 2026

The Lost Seigneur by David Loux The Lost Seigneur is a sequel to the award-winning Chateau Laux. It is the… Continue reading The Lost Seigneur | Fascinating 17thC French Historical Fiction by David Loux

14 Apr 2026

Fool Mary Lawrence Betrayal. Power. Perception. The most dangerous mind at court belongs to a fool. From the author of… Continue reading Fool | A Vibrant Tudor Historical Novel by Mary Lawrence

9 Apr 2026

The Last Fatal Hour Jan Matthews A budding socialite haunted by war steps into the Brooklyn Heights world of whispers,… Continue reading The Last Fatal Hour | Intriguing Historical Mystery by Jan Matthews

6 Apr 2026

The Usurper King by Mercedes Rochelle Narrated by Kevin E. Green The Accursed King by Mercedes Rochelle Narrated by Kevin… Continue reading Two Enthralling Medieval Historical Fiction Audio Books by Mercedes Rochelle

31 Mar 2026

The Twisted Road by A.B. Michaels 1907 Rising from the devastation of a massive earthquake and fire, San Francisco is… Continue reading The Twisted Road | Action-Packed Historical Mystery by A.B. Michaels

27 Mar 2026

The Queen’s Maid: Anne Boleyn in France by Rozsa Gaston The Tudor series continues! For fans of Philippa Gregory, Elizabeth… Continue reading The Queen’s Maid: Anne Boleyn in France | Tudor Historical Fiction by Rozsa Gaston

21 Mar 2026

Nostalgia by Susannah Willey 🎖️ AWARD-WINNING HISTORICAL FICTION 🎖️ 5-Star “Award of Excellence” – Historical Fiction Company Before PTSD had… Continue reading Nostalgia | Psychological American Civil War Historical Fiction by Susannah Willey

11 Mar 2026

Rogues & Kings By Charlene Newcomb Deadly secrets. Hidden identities. A true enemy. Silence is the only shield. The year… Continue reading Fascinating Legend meets Historical Facts | Robin Hood in Rogues and Kings by Charlene Newcomb

10 Mar 2026

The Green Baize Door by Eleanor Birney An atmospheric historical mystery where every character has their own agenda, and their… Continue reading The Green Baize Door | Intriguing Women’s Historical Mystery by Eleanor Birney

5 Mar 2026

West of Santillane by Brook Allen Desperate to escape a mundane future as a Virginia planter’s wife, Julia Hancock seizes… Continue reading West of Santillane | Extraordinary 19th-Century Women’s Historical Fiction by Brook Allen

4 Mar 2026

Both Sides of the Pond, My Family’s War: 1933-1946 by Barbara Kent Lawrence In January of 1939 when Barbara Greene,… Continue reading Both Sides of the Pond | Captivating WWII Historical Biographical Fiction by Barbara Kent Lawrence

1 Mar 2026

Love Lost in Time By Cathie Dunn A reluctant daughter. A dutiful wife. A mystery of the ages. Languedoc, France,… Continue reading Love Lost in Time | Atmospheric French Dual Timeline by Cathie Dunn

19 Feb 2026

A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher ‘I bring to light a truth, which was unknown for many centuries with… Continue reading A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher | Fascinating Medical Historical Fiction

18 Feb 2026

Dance of the Earth by Anna M Holmes From world stages to theatres of war, Dance of the Earth is… Continue reading Dance of the Earth | A Sweeping Family Saga by Anna M Holmes

2 Feb 2026

The Witch of Godstow Abbey by Lady Harriet and Dr. Peter Stephenson A widowed academic investigating strange historical practices gets… Continue reading The Witch of Godstow Abbey | Medieval Historical Mystery by Lady Harriet and Dr. Peter Stephenson

28 Jan 2026

Whispers in the Snow Heartwarming Christmas by Heidi Eljarbo Of course, a young woman in Norway during the late nineteenth… Continue reading New Release | Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo | Sweet Victorian Romance

26 Jan 2026

Adélaïde, Painter of the Revolution by Janell Strube In a world where women are seen but rarely heard, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard… Continue reading Adélaïde, Painter of the Revolution | Evocative French Historical Fiction by Janell Strube

22 Jan 2026

The Carver Affair Book 5 in The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries by Pam Lecky When Peggy O’Reilly steps off the Wexford… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | The Carver Affair | Book 5 in the Lucy Lawrence Mysteries by Pam Lecky

21 Jan 2026

Red Anemones A story of struggle, resistance, and hope by Paula Dáil Moving among generations of a German-Jewish-American family, Red… Continue reading Red Anemones | Poignant and Dramatic WWI Historical Fiction by Paula Dáil

18 Jan 2026

Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes Normandy, 1064 Celia Campion, a girl of humble background, finds herself caught in… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | Therein Lies the Pearl | Medieval Historical Fiction by Catherine Hughes

16 Jan 2026

Storks in a Blue Sky by Carol Anne Dobson A historical romance played out between the wild coast and moors… Continue reading Storks in a Blue Sky | Atmospheric Regency Romance by Carole Anne Dobson

13 Jan 2026

Till Taught by Pain by Susan Coventry Inspired by the groundbreaking discoveries of ether and chloroform anesthesia, William Stewart Halsted… Continue reading Till Taught by Pain | Fascinating Medical Historical Fiction by Susan Coventry

8 Jan 2026

Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski Venice, 1710 Poinsettia Girl is based on the story of Agata de la Pieta, an… Continue reading Poinsettia Girl by Jennifer Wizbowski | Eloquent Historical Fiction set in Renaissance Venice

19 Dec 2025

Annie’s Secret by Marcia Clayton 1887, North Devon, England When Lady Eleanor Fellwood gave birth to a badly deformed baby,… Continue reading Annie’s Secret | The Latest Victorian Historical Romance in the Hartford Manor Series by Marcia Clayton

14 Dec 2025

Red Snow in Winter by Max Eastern Haunted by the memory of a secret love affair in Nazi-occupied Prague, American… Continue reading Red Snow in Winter | A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight on an Ingenious Political Thriller by Max Eastern

12 Dec 2025

Seeds of the Pomegranate By Suzanne Uttaro Samuels A gritty story of a woman learning to survive in 20th century… Continue reading Seeds of the Pomegranate | Gritty and Powerful 20thC Historical Fiction

10 Dec 2025

Paoletta – an Eye for an Eye by J.R. Powell Exiled to a Caribbean island, Paoletta Cadoville and her family… Continue reading Paoletta – An Eye for an Eye | Gripping Historical Fiction Set During the French Revolution | J.R. Powell

3 Dec 2025

The Cameo Keeper by Deborah Swift Rome 1644: A Novel of Love, Power, and Poison Remember tonight… for it is… Continue reading “Vivid, Engaging, and Beautifully Researched” | A Five-Star Review for Deborah Swift’s The Cameo Keeper

12 Nov 2025

A Virtuoso in America: Adrian by Fred Raymond Goldman How do you reconcile a decision you made in the past… Continue reading A Virtuoso in America | Enthralling WWII Historical Fiction by Fred Raymond Goldman

9 Nov 2025

Ravenscourt by Samantha Ward-Smith He wanted to be gone from the dark enclosing room, with its mocking misery, to be… Continue reading Ravenscourt | A Victorian Gothic Romance with a Hint of Paranormal Mystery by Samantha Ward-Smith

6 Nov 2025

What Remains by Erryn Lee What Remains is a haunting dual-timeline mystery that bridges centuries-and secrets-between ancient Rome and the… Continue reading What Remains by Erryn Lee | A Coffee Pot Book Club Dual Timeline Ancient Historical Fiction Feature

30 Oct 2025

Outback Odyssey by Paul Rushworth-Brown 1950s Australia. In the wake of war and dislocation, young Yorkshireman Jimmy journeys to the… Continue reading Outback Odyssey | Action-Packed Historical Fiction by Paul Rushworth-Brown

26 Oct 2025

Mistress of Dartington Hall by Rosemary Griggs 1587. England is at war with Spain. The people of Devon wait in… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | Mistress of Dartington Hall | Vivid Tudor Historical Fiction by Rosemary Griggs

22 Oct 2025

The Unquiet Spirit by Penny Hampson She wasn’t home alone… With her love life in tatters, Kate Wilson needs a… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | The Unquiet Spirit | A Delicious Paranormal Ghost Romance by Penny Hampson

14 Oct 2025

Under The Sword by Luv Lubker From acclaimed Victorian historical author, Luv Lubker, the author of “Under His Spell” comes… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt from Under the Sword | A Richly Detailed Victorian Novel by Luv Lubker

9 Oct 2025

Then Came the Summer Snow Trisha T Pritikin In 1958, Edith Higgenbothum, a housewife in Richland, Washington, downwind of the… Continue reading Then Came the Summer Snow | A Poignant and Sweeping Novel of the Nuclear Age by Trisha T. Pritikin

5 Oct 2025

The Blackest Time by Ken Tentarelli Set in the 1300s during the devastating black plague, The Blackest Time is a… Continue reading The Blackest Time | Powerful Medieval Italian Historical Fiction by Ken Tentarelli

2 Oct 2025

Tailored Truths by Nancy Jardine An engrossing Victorian Scotland Saga (Silver Sampler Series Book 2) Is self-supporting success enough for… Continue reading Tailored Truths | Emotionally Gripping Scottish Historical Fiction by Nancy Jardine

20 Sep 2025

The Man in the Stone Cottage: a novel of the Brontë sisters By Stephanie Cowell Audiobook by Brilliance Audio  … Continue reading The Man in the Stone Cottage | Enjoy an excerpt from a beautiful story of the Brontes by Stephanie Cowell

16 Sep 2025

The Price of Loyalty by Malve von Hassell In a time of kingdoms and crusades, one man’s heart is the… Continue reading The Price of Loyalty | Fascinating Historical Fiction set during the Crusades by Malve von Hassell

11 Sep 2025

Lord Frederick’s Return by Catherine Kullmann An older hero, an enigmatic heroine and a delightfully outspoken four-year-old. Throw scandal into… Continue reading Lord Frederick’s Return | A Gentle and Engaging Regency Love Story by Catherine Kullman

8 Sep 2025

I am so delighted to feature my dear author friend Wendy Dunn’s new novel today, especially since I was privileged… Continue reading NEW BOOK RELEASE | Shades of Yellow | Gorgeous Dual Timeline Historical Fiction by Wendy J. Dunn

31 Aug 2025

Escape To The Maroons By Mike Weedall In 1792, an escaped slave, raised and living as white, is discovered and… Continue reading Escape to the Maroons | Mike Weedall’s Gripping and Thought-Provoking Black American History Novel

29 Aug 2025

Scents of Lavender: Queer Love Through the Ages –In Verse by D. C. Wilkinson Timeless and unwavering, love flows through… Continue reading Scents of Lavender: Queer Love Through the Ages – In Verse | Beautiful Poetry by D. C. Wilkinson

27 Aug 2025

The Herb Knot By Jane Loftus Audiobook Narrator: Matt Addis The Hundred Years’ War comes to life in this spellbinding… Continue reading The Herb Knot | Sweeping Medieval Historical Fiction Featuring an Excerpt by Jane Loftus

26 Aug 2025

The Wanderer and the Way (Cuthbert’s People, Book 4) by G. M. Baker The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, now… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt from The Wanderer and the Way | Captivating Historical Fiction by G.M. Baker

20 Aug 2025

Daughter of Mercia by Julia Ibbotson Echoes of the past resonate across the centuries as Dr Anna Petersen, a medievalist… Continue reading Daughter of Mercia | My Review of a Gripping Dual Timeline Novel by Julia Ibbotson

10 Aug 2025

Everything We Thought We Knew by Carolyn Niethammer In 1970, Christie left behind the comforts of L.A. and joined a… Continue reading Everything We Thought We Knew | Life and Free Love in a 1970s Commune by Carolyn Niethammer

28 Jul 2025

Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! The Story of Marguerite of Anjoy by Judith Arnopp From the moment Henry VI’s new… Continue reading Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! Emotionally Charged Historical Fiction by Judith Arnopp

24 Jul 2025

Unspoken: A Dust Novel by Jann Alexander A farm devastated. A dream destroyed. A family scattered. And one Texas girl… Continue reading Unspoken: A Dust Novel | Inspiring Women’s 20thC Historical Fiction by Jann Alexander

20 Jul 2025

I’m delighted to welcome my dear author friend Helen Hollick back to Author Chats with a snippet from her newest… Continue reading A Mischief of Murder | A Blooming Marvellous New Cosy Mystery by Helen Hollick

16 Jul 2025

The Standing Stone on the Moor by Allie Cresswell Yorkshire, 1845. Folklore whispers that they used to burn witches at… Continue reading The Standing Stone on the Moor | Dramatic Victorian Historical Fiction by Allie Cresswell

15 Jul 2025

Sina The thing about me is, I know stuff. Not just the sort of thing your mum tells you, or… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from Saints Alive by Debbie Young

13 Jul 2025

London 1492 The girl slipped from the postern gate of the great Benedictine Abbey into the teeming London streets. She… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from Dame Fortune’s Wheel by J.P. Reedman

10 Jul 2025

Sigrid Olofsdotter hated crows. Ugly things, with their black and grey plumage, and the noise they made! So when a… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from Beware the Crows by Anna Belfrage

9 Jul 2025

An Echo of Ashes by Ron Allen Ames An Echo of Ashes is a story lost to time, then found… Continue reading An Echo of Ashes | A Harrowing WWI Family Saga by Ron Allen Ames

8 Jul 2025

17th July AD 1238 – 17th February AD 1242 Changing his name had been easy. His religion slightly less so.… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from The Black Onyx Box by R. Marsden

6 Jul 2025

Shattered Peace: A Century of Silence by Julie McDonald Zander A forgotten diary. A century-old secret. A town still haunted… Continue reading Shattered Peace | A Gripping Time-Slip Novel by Julie McDonald Zander

4 Jul 2025

England, Present-day Julia Garten shouldered and shoved The Second Chance Bookshop door, jiggling the latch and ducking her head as… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from Following Fate by Elizabeth St.John

3 Jul 2025

Time Stitchers Headquarters, European Continent “You have to be joking! Do you know how fricking exhausting it is for me… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from A Fateful Encounter by Alison Morton

1 Jul 2025

North Devon, Early Morning February 17th 1646 The February day had started bright but frosty, the cold spitefully nipping at… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from In the Shadow of Ghosts by Helen Hollick

29 Jun 2025

I’m delighted to be one of the authors of FATE, a collective of writers whose work explores the many twists… Continue reading A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | FATE Anthology and its Award-Winning Authors

26 Jun 2025

January 31st 1953 Dusk was falling, but it was the strangest dusk I had ever seen. The sky had a… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from One Black Dog by Marian L. Thorpe

25 Jun 2025

The Dutch Muse: A Historical Art Mystery by Heidi Eljarbo A ruthless thief leaves a private Dutch gallery with a… Continue reading The Dutch Muse | An Intriguing Historical Art Mystery by Heidi Eljarbo

24 Jun 2025

Sicilia 1240 – Nina If a noble Sicilian girl had brothers, she could acquire an education in the same manner… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy an Excerpt from Six Pomegranate Seeds by Jean Gill

22 Jun 2025

October 1066 “Toi! La vieille! Tiens toi ici avec les autres. A l’instant!” Grandmother, my oma, does not move. I… Continue reading FATEful Moments: Enjoy An Excerpt from Bramble Creep by Annie Whitehead

19 Jun 2025

Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman by Tony Riches Bess Throckmorton defies her notorious background and lack of education to become Queen… Continue reading The Last of the Elizabethans | Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman by Tony Riches

17 Jun 2025

Ravens Hill The Atheling Chronicles, Book #5 by Garth Pettersen When Harald, the second son of King Cnute, returns from… Continue reading Ravens Hill | A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight on Atmospheric Norse Historical Adventure by Garth Petterson

15 Jun 2025

Last Train to Freedom by Deborah Swift ‘Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ ~ DAISY WOOD ‘Tense… Continue reading The Last Train to Freedom | An Excerpt and my 5-Star Review of Deborah Swift’s Riveting New Novel

11 Jun 2025

Lady of the Quay (Isabella Gillhespy Series Book 1) Amanda Roberts Knowing she is innocent is easy … proving it… Continue reading Lady of the Quay | A Gripping Historical Thriller by Amanda Roberts

10 Jun 2025

Prince Rupert of the Rhine by Mark Turnbull Prince Rupert of the Rhine was an intrinsic part of the civil… Continue reading Illuminating, Authoritative and Engaging | My review of Prince Rupert of the Rhine by Mark Turnbull

9 Jun 2025

Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman Danger lined her path, but destiny led her to glory… Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young.… Continue reading Nothing Proved | An Extraordinary New Novel of Elizabeth Tudor by Janet Wertman

5 Jun 2025

Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl by Samantha Wilcoxson Audio narration by Joanne Joyce The tragic true story of… Continue reading Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl | Heartwrenching Historical Fiction by Samantha Wilcoxson

3 Jun 2025

The Walls of Rome by Robert M. Kidd ‘Not only have we scaled the mighty Alps, I believe we have… Continue reading The Walls of Rome | A Fast-Paced Historical Adventure by Robert M. Kidd

28 May 2025

Uprising Rebellion, Book #2 by Paul Bernardi Summer 1067. Northumbria. Oslac, thegn of the village of Acum, feels cheated –… Continue reading Uprising (Rebellion: Book Two) | A gripping Anglo Saxon Adventure by Paul Bernardi

13 May 2025

Falling Pomegranate Seeds: The Katherine of Aragon Story Wendy J. Dunn In the Falling Pomegranate Seeds Duology, readers are transported… Continue reading Falling Pomegranate Seeds | A Superb Duology about Katherine of Aragon by Wendy J. Dunn

30 Apr 2025

Sister Rosa’s Rebellion The Sixth Meonbridge Chronicle Carolyn Hughes How can you rescue what you hold most dear, when to… Continue reading Sister Rosa’s Rebellion | Delightful Medieval Historical Fiction by Carolyn Hughes

29 Apr 2025

The Finding by Jane Hunt This poignant novella is a tale of forbidden love, resilience, and the human cost of… Continue reading A poignant WWII novella of love and conflict | The Finding by Jane Hunt

24 Apr 2025

The Cross of Ciarán by Andrea Matthews When a fifth century pagan priest is unearthed in Ireland fifteen hundred years… Continue reading The Cross of Ciaran | A Haunting Irish Historical Time Travel Romance by Andrea Matthews

17 Apr 2025

White Feathers by Susan Lanigan “Anti-war and anti-patriarchy without ever saying so – a bravura performance of effortless elegance” –… Continue reading White Feathers | A Celebrated Award-Winning Novel of WWI by Susan Lanigan

16 Apr 2025

The Ballad of Mary Kearney by Katherine Mezzacappa ‘I am dead, my Mary; the man who loved you body and… Continue reading The Ballad of Mary Kearney by Katherine Mezzacappa | A Gripping Irish Historical Saga

7 Apr 2025

Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon Helen Hollick with Kathy Hollick Everyone assumes that ghosts are hostile. Actually,… Continue reading Ghost Encounters | Enjoy a Fascinating Excerpt from Helen Hollick’s Best Selling New Book

4 Apr 2025

The Midnight of Eights by Justin Newland 1580. Nelan Michaels docks at Plymouth after sailing around the world aboard the… Continue reading The Midnight of Eights | Enjoy an Excerpt | Mystical Historical Fiction by Justin Newland

27 Mar 2025

Strait Lace by Rosemary Hayward It is 1905. Edwardian England. Harriet Loxley, the daughter of a vicar and niece to… Continue reading Strait Lace | A compelling novel of the Suffragette movement by Rosemary Hayward

23 Mar 2025

Viva Violetta & Verdi by Howard Jay Smith A Love Affair Inspiring the World’s Most Unforgettable Operas:  Experience the intense,… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | Viva Violetta and Verdi | An elegant romantic Regency drama by Howard Jay Smith

18 Mar 2025

The Rune Stone by Julia Ibbotson A haunting time-slip mystery of runes and romance When Dr Viv DuLac, medievalist and… Continue reading The Rune Stone | A haunting historical time-slip novel by Julia Ibbotson

13 Mar 2025

The Absolution of Mars T.F. Troy Politics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate… Continue reading The Absolution of Mars | An Intriguing American Civil War Conspiracy Thriller by T.F. Troy

27 Feb 2025

A huge congrats to Helen Hollick on the launch of her enchanting new book! I had the pleasure of reading… Continue reading A Delightful and Enchanting Journey Through Haunted North Devon: Ghost Encounters by Helen Hollick with Kathy Hollick

25 Feb 2025

A Woman’s Lot The Second Meonbridge Chronicle Carolyn Hughes Narrator Alex Lee @alexleeaudio How can mere women resist the misogyny… Continue reading Enjoy an Audio Snippet from A Woman’s Lot | Absorbing Medieval Historical Fiction by Carolyn Hughes

19 Feb 2025

The Fires of Gallipoli by Barney Campbell The Fires of Gallipoli is a heartbreaking portrayal of friendship forged in the trenches… Continue reading The Fires of Gallipoli | A Vivid and Engaging Novel of WWI by Barney Campbell

17 Feb 2025

The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery by Lois Cahall In the heart of tumultuous times, amidst the grandeur… Continue reading The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery | Captivating Anglo-Irish Historical Fiction by Lois Cahill

16 Feb 2025

Annie and I had a zoom chat the other day, and she absolutely lit up when she told me her… Continue reading Murder in Anglo-Saxon England: Justice, Wergild, Revenge | A Fascinating New Release by Annie Whitehead

14 Feb 2025

Murder on West Lake by I. M. Foster A scream shattered the tranquil air, echoing off the ice-covered lake, and… Continue reading Murder on West Lake | A Fabulous Cozy Historical Mystery by I.M. Foster

9 Feb 2025

Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon By Helen Hollick (with daughter Kathy Hollick) Everyone assumes that ghosts are… Continue reading Sneak Peek | Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North Devon by Helen Hollick

3 Feb 2025

Lalji’s Nairobi by Nitin Nanji British Gujarat, 1905. Despairing of the social injustices and crippling taxes under the British Raj,… Continue reading Lalji’s Nairobi | A Classic Rags to Riches Novel set in British Colonial India and Africa | Nitin Nanji

30 Jan 2025

The Fugitive’s Sword by Eleanor Swift-Hook Autumn 1624 Europe is deeply embroiled in what will become the Thirty Years’ War.… Continue reading The Fugitive’s Sword | A Masterful Tale of Resilience and Adventure by Eleanor Swift-Hook

30 Jan 2025

THE ACCURSED KING by Mercedes Rochelle The Plantagenet Legacy What happens when a king loses his prowess? The day Henry… Continue reading The Accursed King by Mercedes Rochelle | A Coffee Pot Book Club Feature with my Review

27 Jan 2025

The Lotus House by Ann Bennett A gripping, emotional drama of love and courage set in the Philippines during WW2.… Continue reading The Lotus House | An emotional and heartbreaking drama of love and courage by Ann Bennett

20 Jan 2025

The World Turned Upside Down by Seth Irving Handaside (aka Neal Friedman) “The World Turned Upside Down” takes readers on… Continue reading The World Turned Upside Down | A Riveting Story of the Founders of America

6 Jan 2025

Huge congratulations to Helen Hollick on the Silver Anniversary of her best-selling novel. I have the great fortune of counting… Continue reading A superb retelling of 1066 | Helen Hollick’s Harold the King’s Silver Anniversary

17 Dec 2024

Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams Audiobook narrated by Mallory Fuccella “A rich journey through… Continue reading Courting the Sun | A Richly Imagined Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams

17 Dec 2024

On a Sword’s Edge by J R Tomlin Scotland. 1263. The scent of rain mingles with the smoke of campfires… Continue reading On a Sword’s Edge | Thrilling Scottish Historical Fiction by J R Tomlin

11 Dec 2024

Traitor’s Game Soldier Spy Book One by Rosemary Hayes ‘Right from page one you know you are in the hands… Continue reading Traitor’s Game | Espionage and Adventure in 19thC England and France by Rosemary Hayes

5 Dec 2024

Lake of Widows by Liza Perrat Three women. One shared struggle. Can they survive? 1970. When Adrienne Chevalier’s perfect life… Continue reading Lake of Widows by Liza Perrat | Women’s Historical Fiction set in the 1970s and 1940s

4 Dec 2024

A Woman Scorned By Marcia Clayton 1886 North Devon, England Lady Lilliana Grantley has been seriously ill with typhoid, a… Continue reading A Woman Scorned | Intriguing Victorian Historical Fiction by Marcia Clayton

2 Dec 2024

Enjoy browsing some of my favourite authors and a sampling of their wonderful books. Visit Amy Maroney’s Author Page Amy… Continue reading From my Bookshelf: Recommended Historical Fiction Novelists

20 Nov 2024

To Wear a Heart so White A cost for every action, and a price for every deed. The Historical Writers’… Continue reading To Wear a Heart so White | An Anthology of Crime and Punishment by the Historical Writers Forum

6 Nov 2024

The Curse of Maiden Scars by Nicolette Croft Narrated by Liz May Brice A Yorkshire orphan struggling for opportunity against… Continue reading The Curse of the Maiden Scars | A Venetian Gothic Audiobook Excerpt

7 Oct 2024

Conquist by Dirk Strasser Capitán Cristóbal de Varga’s drive for glory and gold in 1538 Peru leads him and his… Continue reading Conquist | Captivating Historical Fantasy by Dirk Strasser

4 Oct 2024

The Dragon Tree by Julia Ibbotson  (A haunting medieval time-slip (#2 in the Dr DuLac series, sequel to A Shape… Continue reading The Dragon Tree | A Haunting Medieval Time-slip Novel by Julia Ibbotsen

3 Oct 2024

The Signare of Gorée by Laura Rahme 1846. In the heat of West Africa, the French navy uncovers the corpses… Continue reading The Signare of Gorée | A Fascinating Historical Mystery of Magic and Passion by Laura Rahme

23 Sep 2024

‘Tho I Be Mute by Heather Miller Clarinda faces a moment of profound reality—a rattlesnake bite, a harbinger of her… Continue reading ‘Tho I Be Mute | Enthralling 19thC American Historical Fiction by Heather Miller

18 Sep 2024

A Pocketful of Diamonds by Pam Lecky Lucy Lawrence smoothed her silk travelling gown and watched as darkness fell over… Continue reading New Book Launch | The Fourth Fabulous Lucy Lawrence Mystery | Pam Lecky

17 Sep 2024

Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift Holland, 1944: Undercover British agent Nancy Callaghan has been given her toughest case yet. A key… Continue reading Operation Tulip by Deborah Swift | Gripping WWII Historical Fiction

15 Sep 2024

Bandy by Craig R. Hipkins Isaac’s only friend is a passenger pigeon named Bandy. He deludes himself in believing the… Continue reading Bandy | YA American Civil War Historical Fiction | Genius Storytelling by Craig R. Hipkins

28 Aug 2024

A Most Unsettled Man by Lily Style George Matcham, dubbed the most unsettled man alive, was born in East India… Continue reading A Most Unsettled Man | A Fascinating Historical Biography by Lily Style

22 Aug 2024

Return to the Eyrie by Katerina Dunne Honour, revenge, and the quest for justice. Belgrade, Kingdom of Hungary, 1470: Raised… Continue reading Return to the Eyrie | Thrilling European Historical Fiction by Katerina Dunne

30 Jul 2024

Fortune’s Wheel, The First Meonbridge Chronicle By Carolyn Hughes Audiobook Narrator: Alex Lee @alexleeaudio Enjoy listening to an Audio Excerpt… Continue reading A Perfect Audio Book Summer Listen | Fortune’s Wheel by Carolyn Hughes

26 Jul 2024

Her Own War Debra Borchert As Napoleon Rises from the Ashes of The French Revolution, One Woman Dares to Spy… Continue reading Her Own War | A Captivating Historical Fiction Novel set during the French Revolution

15 Jul 2024

The Agincourt King by Mercedes Rochelle From the day he was crowned, Henry V was determined to prove the legitimacy… Continue reading The Agincourt King | Thrilling Medieval Historical Adventure by Mercedes Rochelle

11 Jul 2024

“In the sexiest pirate competition Cpt. Jesamiah Acorne gives Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow a run for his money.” ~ Sharon… Continue reading Spend the hottest summer of your life with Jesamiah Acorne | The Sea Witch Voyages | Historical Fiction by Helen Hollick

10 Jul 2024

The Virgins of Venice by Gina Buonaguro Audiobook narrator: Carlotta Brentan In sixteenth-century Venice, one young noblewoman dares to resist… Continue reading The Virgins of Venice | Italian Renaissance Historical Fiction by Gina Buonaguro

4 Jul 2024

Under a Lightning Sky by Pam Lecky A WW2 Murder Mystery  BUY NOW: https://MyBook.to/UALSky London is under attack. But within… Continue reading New Release | Under a Lightning Sky | A Dramatic WWII Murder Mystery by Pam Lecky

3 Jul 2024

The Dream Collector: Sabrine & Vincent van Gogh by R.w. Meek Sabrine, hospitalized for five years at the infamous Salpêtrière… Continue reading The Dream Collector | Fascinating Art Historical Fiction from R.w.Meek

1 Jul 2024

The Curse of Maiden Scars by Nicolette Croft Coming in August 2024: Audiobook narrated by Liz May Brice Sixteen-year-old Renna… Continue reading The Curse of Maiden Scars | New Release | Historical Fiction set in 18thC Venice by Nicolette Croft

20 Jun 2024

Murder on West Main by I. M. Foster When Colin Brissedon arrives at work one summer morning to find his… Continue reading Murder on West Main | An Intriguing New Historical Cozy Mystery by I.M. Foster

18 Jun 2024

The Fortune Keeper by Deborah Swift Count your nights by stars, not shadows ~ Italian Proverb Winter in Renaissance Venice… Continue reading The Fortune Keeper by Deborah Swift | Thrilling Italian Renaissance Fiction

16 Jun 2024

That was Then By M.K. Tod Eight years of secrets. Eight years of surviving. And a discovery that pits identical… Continue reading New Release | #1 Political Best Seller: That was Then by M.K. Tod

13 Jun 2024

Katharine’s Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted In the fall of 1907, Katharine decides to drive from Newport, Rhode… Continue reading A Coffee Pot Book Club Feature | Katharine’s Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted

10 Jun 2024

Shire’s Union Trilogy Whirligig (Book 1) The Copper Road (Book 2) Tigers in Blue (Book 3) by Richard Buxton Shire… Continue reading Shire’s Union | An Award-Winning American Civil War Trilogy by Richard Buxton

5 Jun 2024

Novice Threads by Nancy Jardine A thirst for education. Shattered dreams. Fragile relations. 1840s Scotland Being sent to school is… Continue reading Novice Threads | Women’s Historical Fiction set in 19thC Scotland | Nancy Jardine

23 May 2024

Their Castilian Orphan by Anna Belfrage It is 1294 and Eustace de Lamont is back in England after five years… Continue reading Their Castilian Orphan | Spotlight and Review of Anna Belfrage’s Brilliant Novel

18 May 2024

THE JAN CHRISTOPHER MYSTERIES by Helen Hollick A Memory of Murder – a new cosy murder mystery to solve –… Continue reading A Memory of Murder | A Fabulous New Jan Christopher Mystery by Helen Hollick

16 May 2024

Autumn and The Silver Moon Stallion V P Felmlee An abused, neglected filly is abandoned on a remote country road,… Continue reading Autumn and the Silver Moon Stallion | An iconic story of the American West by V P Felmlee

13 May 2024

The Lost Women of Mill Street by Kinley Bryan 1864: As Sherman’s army marches toward Atlanta, a cotton mill commandeered… Continue reading The Lost Women of Mill Street | Dramatic American Civil War Historical Fiction by Kinley Bryan

25 Apr 2024

What a pleasure to welcome a fellow 17th-Century historical fiction author to the blog. I think you’ll enjoy this great… Continue reading A Splendid Defiance | Thrilling English Civil War Historical Fiction by Stella Riley

22 Apr 2024

The Falconer’s Apprentice by Malve von Hassell THE FALCONER’S APPRENTICE is a story of adventure and intrigue set in the… Continue reading The Falconer’s Apprentice | Intrigue and Adventure in the Holy Roman Empire | Malve von Hassell

18 Apr 2024

Yellow Bird’s Song by Heather Miller Rollin Ridge, a mercurial figure in this tribal tale, makes a fateful decision in… Continue reading Yellow Bird’s Song | 19th-Century American Historical Fiction by Heather Miller

15 Apr 2024

The Viola Factor by Sheridan Brown “The Viola Factor” takes place at a time when the country faced division and… Continue reading The Viola Factor | A Story of Love and Trauma in America’s South | Sheridan Brown

11 Apr 2024

The Dartington Bride Rosemary Griggs Audiobook narrated by Rosemary Griggs  1571, and the beautiful, headstrong daughter of a French Count… Continue reading The Dartington Bride | Fascinating New Tudor Historical Fiction by Rosemary Griggs

9 Apr 2024

Find Me in the Stars: a Cévenoles Sagas novel – Book Two of the Huguenot Trilogy Jules Larimore “Larimore’s ability… Continue reading Find Me in the Stars | A Sweeping Story of Enduring Love by Jules Larimore

20 Mar 2024

The Royal Women Who Made England: The Tenth Century in Saxon England MJ Porter Throughout the tenth century, England, as… Continue reading The Royal Women Who Made England | Fascinating Historical Biographies

5 Mar 2024

The Shadow Network by Deborah Swift One woman must sacrifice everything to uncover the truth in this enthralling historical novel,… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | The Shadow Network | A Gripping WWII Thriller by Deborah Swift

2 Mar 2024

Exsilium by Alison Morton Exile – Living death to a Roman AD 395. In a Christian Roman Empire, the penalty… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | Exsilium | A Superb New Roma Nova Book by Alison Morton

16 Feb 2024

A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure by David Fitz-Gerald Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American… Continue reading A Grave Every Mile | Epic Western Historical Fiction by David Fitz-Gerald

6 Feb 2024

Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn   In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never… Continue reading A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn

1 Feb 2024

Imperatrix by S.P. Somtow Captured by pirates and sold to a Roman aristocrat as a sex slave, Sporus attracted the… Continue reading Imperatrix by S.P. Somtow | Fascinating Historical Fiction set in Ancient Rome

29 Jan 2024

The Low Road by Katharine Quarmby In 1828, two young women were torn apart as they were sentenced to transportation… Continue reading The Low Road by Katharine Quarmby | Gripping Historical Fiction

25 Jan 2024

Signatures in Stone: A Bomarzo Mystery by Linda Lappin Captivating critics and readers, SIGNATURES IN STONE, was the OVERALL WINNER… Continue reading Signatures in Stone | Award-Winning Historical Mystery by Linda Lappin

15 Jan 2024

THE BEAUTY DOCTOR: A NOVEL Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard Audiobook narrator: Lisa Bozek A Bone-Chilling Mystery-Suspense-Thriller Set in the Edwardian Era… Continue reading The Beauty Doctor | A Bone-Chilling Edwardian Mystery by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard

9 Jan 2024

The Dream Collector “Sabrine & Sigmund Freud” Book 1 by R.w. Meek The Dream Collector immerses the reader into the… Continue reading The Dream Collector | An Evocative Historical Fiction Novel of 19th Century Paris

17 Dec 2023

Beautiful Ghost by Milana Marsenich During the fall of 1918, the influenza pandemic crosses the nation and reaches the mining… Continue reading Beautiful Ghost | A Compelling American West Historical Mystery

24 Nov 2023

The Bastard Prince of Versailles: A Novel Inspired by True Events Will Bashor A historical novel inspired by real events, The… Continue reading The Bastard Prince of Versailles | “Must-Read” 17thC Historical Fiction by Will Bashor

17 Nov 2023

London Tales by Tim Walker This collection of eleven tales offers dramatic pinpricks in the rich tapestry of London’s timeline,… Continue reading Tim Walker’s London Tales | A delightful collection of historical stories

13 Nov 2023

Twelve Nights by Penny Ingham 1592. The Theatre, London. When a player is murdered, suspicion falls on the wardrobe mistress,… Continue reading Twelve Nights | Delicious Tudor Theatre Murder Mystery by Penny Ingham

9 Nov 2023

The Warmth of Snow by Heidi Eljarbo There must be a way to thaw a heart long frozen. Can she… Continue reading The Warmth of Snow | Heidi Alarjbo’s Heartwarming Winter Historical Romance

2 Nov 2023

Who She Left Behind Victoria Atamian Waterman “Who She Left Behind” is a captivating historical fiction novel that spans generations… Continue reading Who She Left Behind | Harrowing and Uplifting Family Historical Fiction | Victoria Atamian Waterman

27 Oct 2023

The Merchant’s Dilemma By Carolyn Hughes 1362. Winchester. Seven months ago, accused of bringing plague and death from Winchester, Bea… Continue reading The Merchant’s Dilemma | Romantic Medieval Historical Fiction from Carolyn Hughes

26 Oct 2023

How to Dress Like a Tudor by Judith Arnopp Have you ever hankered to dress like a Tudor lord or… Continue reading How to Dress Like a Tudor | From Codpieces to Coifs: A Fascinating Guide by Judith Arnopp

19 Oct 2023

War Sonnets By Susannah Willey 1942: In the war-torn jungles of Luzon, two soldiers scout the landscape. Under ordinary circumstances… Continue reading War Sonnets | Gripping WWII Historical Fiction by Susannah Willey

17 Oct 2023

Burning Secret by R J Lloyd Inspired by actual events, Burning Secret is a dramatic and compelling tale of ambition,… Continue reading Burning Secret | Enthralling Victorian Historical Adventure by R J Lloyd

12 Oct 2023

Drumbeats by Julia Ibbotson It’s 1965, and 18 year old Jess escapes her stifling English home for a gap year… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | Drumbeats by Julia Ibbotson

1 Oct 2023

Champagne Widows, the first woman of champagne by Rebecca Rosenberg EDITORS CHOICE HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY This engrossing historical novel by… Continue reading Champagne Widows | Award-winning Gilded Age Historical Fiction by Rebecca Rosenberg

28 Sep 2023

The King’s Command: For God or Country by Rosemary Hayes 16 year old Lidie Brunier has everything; looks, wealth, health… Continue reading Absorbing and Heartrending Women’s Historical Fiction by Rosemary Hayes

27 Sep 2023

The Sight of Heather by Ally Stirling For centuries, the fae folk and spae women of Scotland were feared –… Continue reading New Release | Fascinating Scottish Magical Realism by Ally Stirling

20 Sep 2023

The Traitor Beside Her Mary Anna Evans Audiobook narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell “Evans’s characters are vividly drawn, elevating this… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | An Intriguing WWII Espionage Novel by Mary Anna Evans

19 Sep 2023

The Husband Criteria Catherine Kullmann London 1817 The primary aim of every young lady embarking on the Spring frenzy that… Continue reading New Release | A Scintillating Georgian Historical Romance Novel by Catherine Kullman

12 Sep 2023

The London Forgery A Fabiola Bennett Mystery Heidi Eljarbo Art historian Fabiola Bennett sees herself as a prudently observant deer… Continue reading New Release | The London Forgery | A Cozy Historical Art Mystery by Heidi Eljarbo

23 Aug 2023

The Shadow Earl Stella Riley Audiobook narrated by Alex Wyndham At the end of his Grand Tour, somewhere between Athens… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | Regency Historical Romantic Mystery by Stella Riley

17 Aug 2023

Sarah Gillespie is back! The third gripping and emotional WWII historical fiction novel from Pam Lecky is available now! Her… Continue reading New Release | The Thrilling Third Sarah Gillespie WWII Novel by Pam Lecky

5 Aug 2023

A Meadow Murder by Helen Hollick Make hay while the sun shines? But what happens when a murder is discovered,… Continue reading As Delicious as a Devon Cream Tea | A Meadow Murder | New Cozy Mystery from Helen Hollick

1 Aug 2023

Buccaneer: The Early Life and Crimes of Philip Rake By Chris Thorndycroft Bristol, 1713. When Philip Rake, pickpocket, smuggler and… Continue reading RELEASE DAY | Buccaneer: Thrilling Historical Adventure by Chris Thorndycraft

26 Jul 2023

A knight sworn to keep a family secret. A king who seeks revenge. A daring plan to save one life…or… Continue reading Tales of Robin Hood | Rogue | Thrilling Historical Fiction by Charlene Newcomb

19 Jul 2023

Under the Emerald Sky: A tale of love and betrayal in 19th century Ireland The Irish Fortune Series Book 1… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight: Juliane Weber’s Award-Winning Irish Historical Fiction

6 Jul 2023

Turning the World to Stone – The Life of Caterina Sforza Part One: 1472 to 1488 by Kelly Evans Vilified… Continue reading Fascinating Renaissance Historical Fiction | Enjoy an Excerpt by Kelly Evans

5 Jul 2023

Under His Spell, The Rival Courts By Luv Lubker Audiobook (coming soon): Ella McNish, Jamie Collette, Max Mustache, Christian Stark,… Continue reading Escape with a beautiful Victorian Historical Romance by Luv Lubker

4 Jul 2023

Murder on Oak Street by I. M. Foster New York, 1904. After two years as a coroner’s physician for the… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | A Delightful Edwardian Cozy Mystery by I.M. Foster

28 Jun 2023

The Hussar’s Duty by Griffin Brady Poland’s most valiant winged hussar is called to fight in a campaign ripe for… Continue reading The Hussar’s Duty | Thrilling Historical Adventure by Griffin Brady

31 May 2023

The Devil’s Glove by Lucretia Grindle Northern New England, summer, 1688. Salem started here. A suspicious death. A rumor of… Continue reading The Devil’s Glove | Bewitching Historical Fiction from Lucretia Grindle

29 May 2023

Cold Blows the Wind by Catherine Meyrick Hobart Town 1878 – a vibrant town drawing people from every corner of… Continue reading Cold Blows the Wind | Inspiring Australian Historical Fiction by Catherine Meyrick

4 May 2023

The Queen’s Scribe Amy Maroney A broken promise. A bitter conflict. And a woman’s elusive chance to love or die.… Continue reading The Queen’s Scribe | Fabulous best-selling new historical adventure by Amy Maroney

28 Apr 2023

A Matter of Faith: Henry VIII, the Days of the Phoenix Judith Arnopp Finally free of Catherine of Aragon, Henry… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | A Matter of Faith | Dazzling Tudor Historical Fiction by Judith Arnopp

24 Apr 2023

INCEPTIO Alison Morton “It’s about Roman blood, survival and money. Mostly yours.” In an alternative New York, Karen Brown is… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Hardback Edition of Inceptio | Alison Morton’s Classic Roma Nova Thriller

19 Apr 2023

King Arthur and the Legend of the Loathly Lady by Helen Hollick In April 1993 – 30 years ago –… Continue reading Celebrating King Arthur, and What Women Want Most | Helen Hollick’s Best Selling Pendragon’s Banner Trilogy

17 Apr 2023

Blue Billy’s Rogue Lexicon by David Lawrence William Dempsey was a wonder among wonders. By 18, he had risen from… Continue reading Spotlight | Blue Billy’s Rogue Lexicon | An Historical Bawdyhouse Romance by David Lawrence

13 Apr 2023

NEW 2023 UK SPECIAL EDITIONS The Kingmaking: Book One Pendragon’s Banner: Book Two Shadow of the King: Book Three The… Continue reading Celebrating Helen Hollick | Superb Historical Fiction Author and a Very Special Edition.

3 Apr 2023

Pagan Warrior MJ Porter Audiobook narrated by Matt Coles From bestselling author, MJ Porter comes the tale of the mighty… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt | A Gripping Viking Historical Thriller by MJ Porter

29 Mar 2023

The Angel Maker The Hartford Manor Series Marcia Clayton 1884 North Devon, England When carpenter, Fred Carter, finds a young… Continue reading The Angel Maker | Atmospheric Historical Romance by Marcia Clayton

16 Mar 2023

Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound Paul M. Duffy On a remote Gaelic farmstead in medieval Ireland, word… Continue reading Fascinating Medieval Historical Irish Fiction | Paul Duffy

2 Mar 2023

A Mistake of Murder By Helen Hollick The third Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery Was murder deliberate – or a tragic… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick

28 Feb 2023

The Last Great Saxon Earls THE SONS OF GODWINE by Mercedes Rochelle They showed so much promise. What happened to… Continue reading Enjoy a Guest Post | Fascinating Medieval Historical “Faction” by Mercedes Rochelle

20 Feb 2023

The Yanks are Starving by Glen Craney Two armies. One flag. No honor. The most shocking day in American history.… Continue reading A Vivid American Military Historical Fiction Novel by Glen Craney | Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight

19 Feb 2023

The Black Madonna by Stella Riley (Audiobook narrated by Alex Wyndham) As England slides into Civil War, master-goldsmith and money-lender,… Continue reading The Black Madonna | A Coffee Pot Book Club Featured Excerpt | 17thC Historical Fiction by Stella Riley

16 Feb 2023

A MISTAKE OF MURDER by Helen Hollick – a brief excerpt to tickle your interest! The third Jan Christopher Cosy… Continue reading Enjoy an excerpt and a cuppa with Jan Christopher | Helen Hollick’s new cosy mystery: A Mistake of Murder

5 Feb 2023

A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage On a muggy August day in 2002 Alex Lind disappears. On an… Continue reading Classic Historical Scottish Timeslip | A Rip in the Veil by Anna Belfrage

3 Feb 2023

ROSALIND by Jessie Mills ‘A luminous, pin-sharp portrait of a true trailblazer. Mills’s writing simply glows.’ Zoë Howe, Author, Artist… Continue reading Rosalind by Jessie Mills | A Fascinating Scientific Historical Novel

1 Feb 2023

The White Sails Series Collector’s Edition By Emma Lombard Award-winner, The White Sails Series, where icy winter storms, opportunistic mercenaries,… Continue reading The White Sails Series Collector’s Edition | Exciting Kickstarter Campaign Info from Emma Lombard

24 Jan 2023

Pilot Who Knows the Waters A Lord Hani Mystery by N.L. Holmes Hani must secretly obtain a Hittite bridegroom for… Continue reading Fascinating Excerpt from Pilot Who Knows the Waters | Egyptian Historical Mystery | N.L. Holmes

23 Jan 2023

The Flame Tree by Siobhan Daiko In the spring of 1939, dashing young William Burton and the beautiful Constance Han… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | The Flame Tree by Siobhan Daiko

18 Jan 2023

His Castilian Hawk By Anna Belfrage Narrated by Greg Patmore For bastard-born Robert FitzStephan, being given Eleanor d’Outremer in marriage… Continue reading Anna Belfrage | His Castilian Hawk | Audio Book by Greg Patmore

3 Jan 2023

Sisters of Castle Leod: A Novel by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard **Finalist in the 2022 American Writing Awards** Millions are fans… Continue reading Publishing January 19, 2023: Sisters of Castle Leod | Scottish Historical Fiction by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard

13 Dec 2022

Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro The Minotaur stirs. Evan is drugged to forget the gods’ quest. Evan and his companions… Continue reading Minotaur’s Lair | Enchanting Historical Fantasy Fiction by Luciana Cavallaro

12 Dec 2022

The Fortune Keeper by Deborah Swift Count your nights by stars, not shadows ~ Italian Proverb Winter in Renaissance Venice… Continue reading The Fortune Keeper | Intriguing Italian Renaissance Historical Fiction by Deborah Swift

8 Dec 2022

Across the Great Divide Book III The Founding Michael L. Ross Two men, two dreams, two new towns on the… Continue reading Across the Great Divide: The Founding | Captivating Western Historical Fiction by Michael L. Ross

5 Dec 2022

Son of Anger (The Ormstunga Saga, Book 1) By Donovan Cook Ulf is like a storm, slowly building up its… Continue reading Rousing Norse Historical Adventure from Donovan Cook

29 Nov 2022

Her Castilian Heart by Anna Belfrage Blood is not always thicker than water… At times a common bloodline is something… Continue reading Enjoy an Excerpt from Her Castilian Heart | Brilliant Historical Fiction by Anna Belfrage

15 Nov 2022

A new Sea Witch Nautical Adventure has recently been launched!  GALLOWS WAKE The Sixth Voyage of Captain Jesamiah Acorne By… Continue reading Welcome Aboard to Gallows Wake | An Exciting New Swashbuckling Adventure from Helen Hollick

10 Nov 2022

Today I’m so delighted to shine a spotlight on Nicola Cornick’s new release, The Winter Garden. I’ve been waiting patiently… Continue reading Fabulous New Tudor Dual Timeline from Nicola Cornick

8 Nov 2022

Squire’s Hazard by Carolyn Hughes How do you overcome the loathing, lust and bitterness threatening you and your family’s honour?… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | New Medieval Historical Fiction

12 Oct 2022

The Conjuror’s Apprentice The Tudor Rose, Book 1 G.J. Williams Born with the ability to hear thoughts and feelings when… Continue reading Tudor Historical Murder Mystery | An Exciting New Release by G.J. Williams

10 Oct 2022

Small Eden by Jane Davis A boy with his head in the clouds. A man with a head full of… Continue reading Lyrical Historical Women’s Fiction | Small Eden by Jane Davis

30 Sep 2022

Brushstrokes from the Past The Soli Hansen Mysteries Heidi Eljarbo WWII and the mid-seventeenth century are entwined in this fourth… Continue reading Brushstrokes from the Past | A Thrilling WWII Historical Art Mystery from Heidi Eljarbo

28 Sep 2022

Her Castilian Heart Anna Belfrage Blood is not always thicker than water… At times a common bloodline is something of… Continue reading Fabulous New Release | Her Castilian Heart | Anna Belfrage

21 Sep 2022

A Turbulent Peace by Paul Walker January 1919. Following the armistice, Mary Kiten, a volunteer nurse in northern France, is… Continue reading A Turbulent Peace | A Thrilling WWI Mystery by Paul Walker

13 Sep 2022

The Muse of Freedom a Cévenoles Sagas novel by Jules Larimore First in the series from The Cévenoles Sagas is… Continue reading The Muse of Freedom | Mystical Historical Fiction from Jules Larimore

8 Sep 2022

God of Fire Helen Steadman ‘Love was surely the greatest punishment of all’ He’s a rejected immortal. But can this… Continue reading New Release | God of Fire | Fabulous Historical Fantasy by Helen Steadman

31 Aug 2022

Julia Prima by Alison Morton “You should have trusted me. You should have given me a choice.” AD 370, Roman… Continue reading NEW RELEASE | Julia Prima by Alison Morton | Thrilling Historical Fiction from Ancient Rome

2 Aug 2022

Blurred Fates by Anastasia Zadeik Kate Whittier has it all—a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids, and a beautiful home… Continue reading Hot New Release | Blurred Fates | A Stunning Debut Novel by Anastasia Zadeik

1 Aug 2022

The Du Lac Chronicles (Book 1 of The Du Lac Chronicles) By Mary Anne Yarde A generation after Arthur Pendragon… Continue reading Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight | The Du Lac Chronicles | A Saga of Arthurian Britain

25 Jul 2022

The Mallory Saga  Book Two: Paths to Freedom By Paul Bennett The French and Indian War is over, but the… Continue reading The Mallory Saga | A Compelling Historical Fiction Series from Paul Bennett

22 Jul 2022

Cragside: A 1930s murder mystery By M J Porter Lady Merryweather has had a shocking year. Apprehended for the murder… Continue reading Cragside | An Enthralling 1930s Murder Mystery from M J Porter

20 Jul 2022

The King’s Inquisitor By Tonya Ulynn Brown The queen of Scotland is dead. Her almoner’s son, William Broune, has fulfilled… Continue reading The King’s Inquisitor | A Wonderful Excerpt from Tonya Ulynn Brown

15 Jul 2022

The Girl from Bologna (Girls from the Italian Resistance) By Siobhan Daiko Bologna, Italy, 1944, and the streets are crawling… Continue reading The Girl from Bolgna by Siobhan Daiko | Book Spotlight

16 Jun 2022

Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer (The Elizabethan Series, Book 3) By Tony Riches Tudor adventurer, courtier, explorer and poet, Sir Walter… Continue reading Book Review | Raleigh – Tudor Adventurer | Fascinating Historical Fiction by Tony Riches

7 Jun 2022

The Accursed King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 4) By Mercedes Rochelle What happens when a king loses his prowess? The… Continue reading The Accursed King | Dramatic Medieval Historical Fiction by Mercedes Rochelle

31 May 2022

Angels and Bandits By Brodie Curtis The Battle of Britain rages and two young RAF pilots from very different stations… Continue reading WWII Historical Fiction | Excerpt from Angels and Bandits by Brodie Curtis

27 May 2022

Before Beltane (Celtic Fervour Series) By Nancy Jardine Two lives. Two stories. One future. AD 71 Northern Britannia At the… Continue reading An Excerpt from Before Beltane | Ancient World Historical Fiction by Nancy Jardine

25 May 2022

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries, Book 1) By N.L. Holmes Narrated by Thomas J. Fria When Hani,… Continue reading Excerpt | Fascinating Egyptian Historical Mystery by N.L. Holmes

10 May 2022

The Admiral’s Wife By M.K. Tod The lives of two women living in Hong Kong more than a century apart… Continue reading The Admiral’s Wife | New Release and Excerpt | Absorbing and Beautiful Historical Fiction by M.K. Tod

3 May 2022

Her Last Betrayal by Pam Lecky Spying on the enemy is a dangerous game… London, 1941 After losing her family… Continue reading Her Last Betrayal | Gripping WWII Irish Historical Fiction by Pam Lecky

27 Apr 2022

The Lake Pagoda By Ann Bennett Indochina 1945: Arielle, who is half-French, half-Vietnamese, is working as a secretary for the… Continue reading The Lake Pagoda | Enthralling Women’s Historical Fiction by Ann Bennett

26 Apr 2022

Sea of Shadows by Amy Maroney A gifted woman artist. A ruthless Scottish privateer. And an audacious plan that throws… Continue reading Fabulous Excerpt | Sea of Shadows | Enchanting Historical Adventure Romance from Amy Maroney

24 Apr 2022

The Douglas Bastard (A sequel to The Black Douglas Trilogy) By J R Tomlin The Black Douglas is dead. With… Continue reading Excerpt | The Douglas Bastard | Scottish Historical Adventure Fiction by J.R. Tomlin

18 Apr 2022

A Ha’penny Will Do By Alison Huntingford Love, dreams and destitution. Three members of one family are linked by their… Continue reading A Ha’penny Will Do | WWI Historical Fiction by Alison Huntingford

18 Apr 2022

Ascent by Cathie Dunn A brutal Viking raid heralds the dawn of a new, powerful dynasty – the House of… Continue reading New Release | Ascent | Viking and Medieval Fiction | Cathy Dunn

15 Apr 2022

Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor, Book 3) Andrea Matthews With Will and Maggie’s wedding just a week… Continue reading Excerpt | Shake Loose the Border | Rousing Scottish Romance by Andrea Matthews

15 Mar 2022

The Last King (The Ninth Century, Book 1) By M J Porter From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new… Continue reading Book Spotlight | The Last King | Thrilling Historical Adventure by MJ Porter

9 Mar 2022

A King Under Siege (The Plantagenet Legacy, Book 1) By Mercedes Rochelle Audio Narrated by Kevin E. Green Richard II… Continue reading A King Under Siege | An Excerpt from Mercedes Rochelle’s Exciting Historical Fiction Novel

28 Feb 2022

Daughter of the King (Defying the Crown, Book 1) By Kerry Chaput La Rochelle France, 1661. Fierce Protestant Isabelle is… Continue reading Daughter of the King | Fascinating Historical Fiction and an Author Chat with Kerry Chaput

23 Feb 2022

The Prisoner of Paradise (The Paradise Series, Book 1) By Rob Samborn The world’s largest oil painting. A 400-year-old murder.… Continue reading The Prisoner of Paradise | Riveting Historical Fiction by Rob Samborn | Author Chat

1 Feb 2022

John Brown’s Women: A Novel By Susan Higginbotham As the United States wrestles with its besetting sin—slavery—abolitionist John Brown is… Continue reading John Brown’s Women | Fascinating Biographical Historical Fiction by Susan Higginbotham

25 Jan 2022

The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series, Book 1) By Griffin Brady Poland is at war. He must… Continue reading The Heart of a Hussar | Thrilling Historical Fiction | Excerpt by Griffin Brady

17 Jan 2022

A Woman of Noble Wit By Rosemary Griggs Few women of her time lived to see their name in print.… Continue reading A Woman of Noble Wit | Tudor Historical Fiction by Rosemary Griggs | Excerpt

13 Jan 2022

Double Pursuit  Book 2,  Mélisende thriller series She’s hunting arms smugglers. But who is hunting her? One dead body, two… Continue reading An excerpt from Double Pursuit | Alison Morton’s exciting new contemporary thriller

11 Jan 2022

The Girl from Portofino (Girls of the Italian Resistance: A collection of standalone novels set in Italy during World War… Continue reading The Girl from Portofino | The dramatic tale of an Italian resistance-fighter

4 Jan 2022

Today we feature 1066 Turned Upside Down author Anna Belfrage with an excerpt from her alternative history story: The Danish… Continue reading 1066 Turned Upside Down | Anna Belfrage | Excerpt

21 Nov 2021

Nicola Cornick’s latest novel, The Last Daughter of York, absolutely swept me away, to the point that I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading The Last Daughter of York | Mesmerising Medieval Time Slip by Nicola Cornick

11 Nov 2021

Today, an Author Chat with Cryssa Bazos, a favourite author with a brilliant new best-selling 17thC historical fiction release set… Continue reading New Release | A heartwrenching story of love and courage | Cryssa Bazos

9 Nov 2021

I love discovering historical fiction set in locations and time periods I know little about, and after spending some time… Continue reading Hidden Masterpiece | Wonderful new dual timeline by Heidi Eljarbo

26 Oct 2021

I’m delighted to welcome acclaimed author C.J. Adrien to Author Chats today, to talk about his fascinating series set in… Continue reading The Lords of the Wind | Thrilling Viking Historical Fiction by C.J. Adrien

12 Oct 2021

Today we travel to colonial India in the 1930s, in Liz Harris’s fascinating new historical fiction novel, Darjeeling Inheritance. Firstly,… Continue reading New Release | Darjeeling Inheritance | Colonial Historical Fiction by Liz Harris

6 Oct 2021

I’m always delighted to welcome another 17th-century author to my blog – there aren’t too many of us around! Philip’s… Continue reading English Civil War Adventure | New Release | Redemption by Philip Yorke

4 Oct 2021

Today, an Author Chat with Tammy Pasterick, who draws on her own family history of Eastern European immigration and extraordinarily… Continue reading New Release | Beneath the Veil of Smoke and Ash | Tammy Pasterick

22 Sep 2021

Island of Gold (Sea and Stone Chronicles) By Amy Maroney 1454. A noble French falconer. A spirited merchant’s daughter. And… Continue reading Island of Gold | Dazzling New Release | Amy Maroney

22 Sep 2021

Today we’re chatting with Annie Whitehead, whose brilliant new novel The Sins of the Father takes us back into the misty… Continue reading Annie Whitehead | Anglo-Saxon Historical Adventure | The Sins of the Father

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

25 Jun 2020

I’m especially excited to invite Andrea Zuvich – The Seventeenth Century Lady – to tea today. Andrea’s passionate about all… Continue reading Andrea Zuvich | New Release | Sex and Sexuality in Stuart Britain

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