✨"Kindred Spirits: Tower of London by Jennifer C. Wilson offers an engaging perspective on the lives and afterlives of some of history’s most famous figures, presenting a story that is both entertaining and truly captivating."✨ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D7MX75J6 #histfic @maryanneyarde.bsky.social

Having just completed a great workshop from the London Writers' Salon, I've got a goal for the final 100 days of 2025: I'm going to complete an 'enhanced synopsis' of Kindred Spirits: Old Haunts. Wish me luck! #goals #histfic #ghoststory #amwriting #writingcommunity

Tracking down Bonnie Prince Charlie in Rome... jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/finding-bo... #history #historicalfiction #Rome #ScottishHistory

✨ "Jennifer C Wilson’s The Warriors’ Prize is an exciting, engrossing and emotional Medieval historical romance." ✨ www.amazon.co.uk/Warriors-Pri... #historicalromance #historicalfiction #romancereads #booksky #kindleunlimited #histfic

Adventure, danger, and snowballs... Just your typical range of border ballads then! My latest Substack post is now live: jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/the-legend... #history #historicalfiction #northumberland #scottishborders #borderreivers #booksky #inspiration #amwriting

What's that? The nicest, most well-run, most comics-centric, mid-sized UK comics event is BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR? GET IT IN YER DIARIES!

No photo, but in an effort to get back on a healthy-living track, I went for a walk before logging on this morning. Wow. It really is the mornings that you least WANT to leave a warm bed that you probably NEED to the most! It definitely woke me up... #morningwalk #seaview #WhitleyBay

All set up and ready to go at Whitley Bay Fiesta today!

At the fabulous Laing Art Gallery yesterday, for the #WithTheseHands exhibition, showing examples of craft (for leisure and work) in art. Really worth a visit! #LaingArtGallery #art #Newcastle

Happy #ReadAnEbookDay! If you're after something new for your #TBRPile then I'm sure I can help... www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jenni... #historicalfiction #historicalromance #histfic #romance #booksky

Oh... This was so much fun. A random decision with an old uni pal to go 'all out' for a weekend in Edinburgh - cocktails at The Ivy, then afternoon tea at The Balmoral Hotel. It was madness, but worth it 🍰🥪🥂

As somebody with a LOT of decluttering to get through (annoying, given that I live in a relatively small flat!), this has got some excellent kick-starter strategies... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I am NOT good at spontaneity and unplanned-adventures, but perhaps sometimes I should be... jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/on-being-b...

WRITERS! Happening this Saturday, in Whitley Bay Library (we're having a mini holiday, away from our usual home...): www.facebook.com/events/78374... Come along for a special session, hosted by Whitley Bay Poetry Trail (writing poetry not essential...) #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife

Excited about the weekend - 15th century, Bodleian Library MS. Douce 62, f. 24r

Exploring Dryburgh Abbey today, including finding Sir Walter Scott's grave. (And trying arty silhouette photos!)

The Flodden Field memorial looking particularly dramatic against a moody sky earlier today. It was throwing it down when we left the car... So glad to have made it here, and only a couple of days after the anniversary too.

Suffering from major desk envy at the wonderful Thirlestane Castle earlier; just think of the high-quality procrastination I could get done here... #amwriting #writerslife #wishfulthinking

My new Substack post... Bringing a little positivity into things! open.substack.com/pub/jennifer... #positivity #marineecology #wellbeing

Some lovely new reading / research... #historicalfiction #ghosts #paranormal

"You're late." "You're dead." And so it begins... maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... #historicalfiction #histfic #booksky #bookreview @maryanneyarde.bsky.social

Looking out along the beautiful River Till today, and the Heatherslaw Light Railway. Crafty gifts have been purchased! #Northumberland #DayTrips

Two more absolutely cracking Disney films this evening, both brand new to me... Kronk is adorable. Would watch a third in the series. Basil (Mouse Detective) was very funny, very clever, and in places, very tense! I am having a great time with classic #Disney of old 🥰 #nostalgia

✨ What if your day out at Nottingham Castle turned into a journey to 1485? Kate never expected the fireplace to be a time portal (or to catch the eye of Richard III himself...) www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Plantag... #TimeTravelRomance #RichardIII #HistoricalFiction #BookRecommendation

Calling writers! This competition from Jesmond Library is a fabulous opportunity, AND supports a lovely community library... jesmondlibrary.org/creative-wri... Deadline: 16th September! #amwriting #creativewriting #writingcompetition #writerslife

It was our team's first night at a brand-new quiz venue last night. Same fab quizmaster, but new venue. And... We won a car!! (Our specialist round on Richard III helped - I'm so relieved 🥳) V happy bunny this morning...

I keep 'vanishing' whilst on Teams and Zoom calls, blurring into the background - might be time to start using heavier makeup!

Since I had a very odd (but lovely) dream last night that Ronan Keating had invited me to his wedding anniversary party, finding out that he hosted Sounds of the Nineties this week is an excellent bonus! (PS: The party was gorgeous, obviously. As was [is] Ronan) 🥰 #BoyzoneForever #Nostalgia

Well, I started a new notebook last night. I should really have started it on the 1st, but I was out, so never mind! Since I'm heading north soon, this seems a good choice... #amwriting #writerslife #creativewriting #notebooknerd #writingcommunity

Whatever your expectations are of the poetry genre of 'dead cats', I predict you will be a) wrong and b) pleasantly surprised.

I had a really lovely time at Cooking Pot last night, reading a couple of poems. One was intended to be a comedy poem, and happily, people were laughing in the right places - that's gone straight off to the competition it was intended for! #poetry #writerslife #writingcommunity

New Substack post - are you having a 'new term' for your #creativewriting? jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/a-writing-... #amwriting #writingprompt #inspiration #writerslife

One for you and your Gull Gathering, @alexiconman.bsky.social 🤣

Finally, a bath! Two, even. I mean, an entirely ludicrous, "never happened" scene, but hey, at least they were temporarily clean...

Well, I caught up with the start of #KingAndConqueror... It isn't my era, but even some basic Wiki searches show how bad some is. My main issue though; everyone was far too filthy! And the coronation looked like it was in a shed! No glory, no pomp? And still no baths or combs, clearly... Grumble.

The end of a (notebook) era... I just attended an excellent talk on the Woodvilles, arranged by the @richardiiisociety.bsky.social and have officially finished this gorgeous notebook that I bought to take to Leicester in 2015. This was in my bag during the funeral!! #history #histfic #amwriting

Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy: "A fascinating look at the life of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. Highly recommended." (Amazon review) mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T... #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook

I flipping love these postcards. Also, I have stroked many a stingray. They are gorgeous.

Oh, what we could do with this castle... I'm seeing creative retreats, wellbeing getaways, just general "having a nice time on a Scottish island" breaks. Pure heaven 😊 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#ICYMI - Kindred Spirits: Tower of London got a wonderful review from @maryanneyarde.bsky.social last week! maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... #historicalfiction #bookreview #ghosts #ghoststory #paranormal #historicalfantasy

🏰 From castle ruins to romantic plots… My first attempt at historical romance was bold, exciting, and written in Excel. It was... A challenge! jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/the-royal-... #HistoricalRomance #WritingFails #HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity #Booksky

This is a gorgeous description of the new trail / sculptures at and around Bosworth, by @nathenamin.bsky.social - I really, really must get there at some point... nathenamin.substack.com/p/a-new-batt...

💔 Married to a monster. 💡 Taught by a Queen. 🔪 Hiding a deadly truth. Read Lizzie's story over on my Substack page now: jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/short-stor... #crimefiction #historicalfiction #shortstory

Just got myself a copy! This sounds a fascinating read...

Well, I think we've all been guilty of this at some point or other...

One furious bride. One groom with a secret. With such a start to an arranged marriage, what could go wrong? www.amazon.co.uk/Warriors-Pri... #historicalromance #historicalfiction #booksky #amreading #romancereads #KindleUnlimited

Posted about my last TWO one-page RPGs (on my neglected blog) Have I done nowt else in last 18 months? Well, not loads & mostly not comic-scripting/game-design so not 'Alexi Conman' Was nice to go back being that guy though, like slipping on an old coat. alexiconman.blogspot.com/2025/08/dubi...

Ah... The #EdinburghTattoo - one of my favourite things. One year, one year (as I say every single year!)... It would be incredible though!

#ICYMI - Which of the Kindred Spirits ghosts is your favourite? Here's my top five (no prizes for guessing who takes first place): jennifercwilsonwriter.substack.com/p/kinship-wi... #historicalfiction #ghoststory #ghosts #paranormal

This is a great article about the history of water being used for wellness in Scotland, from Historic Environment Scotland. It also includes a gorgeous sentence: "Listening to Water: Stories in Stone, Sound, and Silence"... blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/07/plun...