Today I’m delighted to be taking part in the blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the publication of Helen Hollick’s Arthurian novel, The Kingmaking, as well as Helen’s 70th birthday. The Kingmaking is the first book in The Pendragon’s Banner trilogy. Congratulations and best wishes, … Continue reading The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick
My Reading – March 2023
Sea of Shadows by Amy Maroney Anica Foscolo hurried through a crowd gathering in the marketplace, under the blazing sun, trailed by her slave, Maria. The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth ‘Someone is out there.’I’m standing a the kitchen sink, my hands plunged in warm soapy water.
Close Your Eyes: A Fairy Tale by Chris Tomasini
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Chris Tomasini’s novel set in early fifteenth century Europe, Close Your Eyes, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Bishop TonnelliFebruary 1431 letter to Odo Colonna (Pope Martin V) Colonna:In Gora, when people gossip about the city’s luminaries, they discuss … Continue reading Close Your Eyes: A Fairy Tale by Chris Tomasini
Betsey by Marcia Clayton
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Marcia Clayton’s novel Betsey as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Betsey is the prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series. Back at the gypsy camp, Betsey was happily tucking into a hearty bowl of rabbit stew. It was too … Continue reading Betsey by Marcia Clayton
The Scots of Dalriada by Rowena Kinread
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Rowena Kinread’s newly released novel, The Scots of Dalriada, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Scots of Dalriada is set in fifth century Scotland and Ireland. Beth ties her cloak securely round her neck, picks up a basket … Continue reading The Scots of Dalriada by Rowena Kinread
The Last Great Saxon Earls series by Mercedes Rochelle
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Mercedes Rochelle’s novel Godwine Kingmaker as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Godwine Kingmaker is the first book in The Last Great Saxon Earls series. Canute deals with Eadric Streona It was nearing dark, and the servants were lighting the … Continue reading The Last Great Saxon Earls series by Mercedes Rochelle
Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Paul M Duffy’s novel set in 12th century Ireland, Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Milesius ‘I am a refugee, a sinner, a simple country person, near sixteen when I was … Continue reading Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy
My Reading – February 2023
Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham The day broke grey and dull. the clouds hung heavily, and there was a rawness in the air that suggested snow. The Unquiet Spirit by Penny Hampson Eyes squeezed shut, Kate held her breath and strained her ears for the sound of pursuit.
Cold Blows the Wind – Author Talk
In September 2022, I gave a talk at my local library about the research behind my novel Cold Blows the Wind and the reason I decided to tell Ellen Thompson and Harry Woods’s story as fiction rather than non-fiction. I am sharing the PowerPoint I used for the talk with narration added so those who … Continue reading Cold Blows the Wind – Author Talk
A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick
Today I’m delighted to be introducing Helen Hollicks newly released novel, A Mistake of Murder, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Mistake of Murder is the third book in Helen’s Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery series. The third Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery Was murder deliberate - or a … Continue reading A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick
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