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
Biographical fiction
Sisters of Castle Leod by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard’s newly released novel, Sisters of Castle Leod, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The count and Mama, their eyes glued to each other like long-lost lovers, began making their way through the crowd, no doubt assuming … Continue reading Sisters of Castle Leod by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard
The Founding by Michael L Ross
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Michael L. Ross’s latest released novel, The Founding, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Founding is the third and final book in Michael’s series Across the Great Divide. Will and Robert had never done a drive before. Charlie … Continue reading The Founding by Michael L Ross
The Godmother’s Secret by Elizabeth St.John
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Elizabeth St.John’s newly released novel, The Godmother’s Secret, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. King Edward died suddenly, and Lady Elysabeth Scrope was commanded by his brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to escort Prince Edward to the Palace of … Continue reading The Godmother’s Secret by Elizabeth St.John
The Eisenhower Chronicles by M. B. Zucker
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from M. B. Zuckers’ recently released novel The Eisenhower Chronicles as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. “Gentlemen, the President!” Cutler’s Boston Brahmin accent cut through the air. The entire National Security Council stood as Ike entered the Cabinet Room. “Be … Continue reading The Eisenhower Chronicles by M. B. Zucker
Cold Blows the Wind
Release date: 28 April 2022. Cold Blows the Wind Hobart Town 1878 – a vibrant town drawing people from every corner of the earth where, with confidence and a flair for storytelling, a person can be whoever he or she wants. Almost.Ellen Thompson is young, vivacious and unmarried, with a six-month-old baby. Despite her fierce … Continue reading Cold Blows the Wind
Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Gail Ward Olmsted ’s newly released novel Landscape of a Marriage as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Summer 1859 “Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on,” I whispered, smoothing the full skirt of my new gown. It … Continue reading Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted
Book Review- Soldier of Fate by Brook Allen
Brook Allen’s Antonius trilogy follows the life of Marcus Antonius from his beginnings as the son of a man disgraced by failure through to the military commander and lover of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, tracing his exploits as a military leader and his family relationships. The first, Son of Rome, concentrates on the period from the death … Continue reading Book Review- Soldier of Fate by Brook Allen
Book Review – The Lady of the Tower by Elizabeth St John
The Lady of the Tower imagines the life of Lucy St John, a descendant of Margaret Beauchamp (maternal grandmother of Henry VII), from 1603 as she emerges from girlhood to 1630 when she was wife of the Keeper of the Tower of London. With the death of Lucy’s mother five years earlier, the family has been … Continue reading Book Review – The Lady of the Tower by Elizabeth St John
Book Review – The Beaufort Bride by Judith Arnopp
Lady Margaret Beaufort, an heiress of the house of Lancaster, was the mother of Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England. She is now generally seen in the popular imagination as an austere scheming woman, politically ruthless and a religious fanatic. Margaret was the daughter and sole heiress of John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset. … Continue reading Book Review – The Beaufort Bride by Judith Arnopp
Catherine Meyrick 