I NEED YOUR HELP! But first, go get your free book: mybook.to/insolitudess... Yes, In Solitude's Shadow is free! And the rest of the series is on sale. It's super cheap 🙌 But the help, you say? Please share this far and wide! Neurodivergent, queer, middle-aged characters. Sweeping scope. Go!!!

Favorite places. #Lincoln UK

Join us this Thursday, 18 September, for our monthly #WomenWritersNet chat, which, for the first time, will be on Bluesky! #WritingCommunity #writing #writers

#1066 why did Earl Harold go to Normandy? Forget the rubbish (totally inaccurate) #TVDrama #KingAndConqueror version of events - read my article instead! helenhollickauthor.blogspot.com/2025/09/week...

I just LOVED this well-written #Regency by @catherinekullmann.bsky.social - so very pleased to host her today as part of her #CoffeePotBookClub tour! @cathiedunn.bsky.social www.annabelfrage.com/2025/08/29/l...

Cannot wait to read @noellesalazar.bsky.social's upcoming #romcom. Love her historical fiction, and from early reviews I know this will be a winner. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

Wow this review from Macabre Daily! “A work of fiction we’re confident will find its place amongst the best cult horror novels of all time. A slice of Texas mayhem that would make the Coen Brothers smile, Sam Raimi cackle, and Ray Bradbury beam with pride.” www.macabredaily.com/articles/pap...

Characters in my #WIP spend a lot of time at Lincoln Castle. #historicalfiction #RobinHood #KingJohn

We love the idea of a “what if” in history – #counterfactuals and #alternativehistory. Writing these stories stretches the imagination and is fun. But how to write in this framework? Robert Harris does it, JD Robb does it. Here are a few #writingtips www.alison-morton.com/2016/06/28/h...

Check out The Coffee Pot Book Club #BookOfTheWeek: 😎Blood, Steel and Reputation by James Gault😎 Discover a fast-paced medieval adventure, based on real events, that has you reading all night! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/09/book... #Medieval #HistoricalFiction #RecommendedReading

As the 119th Congress reconvenes it can continue to play junior partner while presidential power grows unchecked. Or it can rediscover its role as a coequal branch of government, capable of saying not just “we object” but “we decide.” The hour is late. The tools exist. What’s missing is the will.

States with Republican Governors tend to have higher homicide rates than Democrat-led states. In fact, cities with 13 of the top 20 homicide rates in the U.S. are in Republican-led states, including 8 of the top 10. These states also tend to have lax gun laws and high rates of gun ownership.

Final review of the #WIP before it gets shipped for a developmental edit. Almost there... #writerslife #historicalfiction #RobinHood #KingJohn

Join The Coffee Pot Book Club on #WriterWednesday as we look at author promo scammers!😈 Have you had unsolicited DMs or emails praising your book? Do ’well-known authors’ contact you out of the blue? Then have a read! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/08/join... #AuthorsLife #WritingCommunity

It's the first day of the blog tour for Warriors of Iron, the second book in the Dark Age Chronicles Trilogy. I'm sharing a recording of me 'trying' to say the character names correctly #newrelease #MenOfIron #WarriorsOfIron #histfic

The Write Stuff, interviews with amazing authors! This week featuring historical fiction author Judith Arnopp who chats with us about the joys and challenges of writing, as well as the possible perils of getting into the heads of historical characters... #Booksky open.substack.com/pub/lawrence...

My next nonfiction book examines the life of a King who made the lives of the early Plantagenet kings miserable: King Philip II of France. Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy by Catherine Hanley. I would like to thank Osprey Publishing and #NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book.

Book Review: Daughter of the Stones: An enchanting new timeslip novel from Alexandra Walsh tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/08/new-... @purplemermaid25.bsky.social #BookLaunch #BookReview

Writing historical fiction from family stories is one of those things I don't think I'll ever stop doing. Even when I resolve after the latest novel that I'll never write again. It's in my blood. What's your writing passion? #Amresearching #Amwriting #HistoricalFiction www.elizabethjstjohn.com

Historical Fiction Spotlight: Outlaw Knight (Book One): Crusade, NEW from David Pilling tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/09/hist... @robeh1979.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #BookLaunch

Death of Edward the Confessor, Jan. 5 1066: We think of King Edward as an old man by 1066, and I suppose by 11th century standards, 63 years of age was getting on there. buff.ly/3vo7Uvo

An Avebury stone meets its lawn mower 🪨🐑 #StandingStoneSunday 📸 Mine #archaeology #ancientbluesky #photooftheday 🏺

1st of the month, which means my monthly Thoughts From A Devonshire Farmhouse post... the theme for #September? #Time #Devon #UK thoughtsfromadevonshirefarmhouse.blogspot.com

If you are in or near Baltimore you should know that the Walters Art Museum (which is free!) has a small but wonderful exhibit about cats in medieval manuscripts

Catherine Kullmann is one of the few modern writers to portray verve and skill in Regency historical fiction. Here's how she cleverly integrates side characters into her well-established series. alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/28/c... @cathiedunn.bsky.social #HistoricalRomance #newrelease

Fun Facts: Men's Given Names from Early 13th Century England: "The five most common names accounted for almost 45% of the men. Not quite two-thirds of the men bore one of the ten most frequent names..." www.s-gabriel.org/names/talan/...

Our review of BBC TV's King & Conqueror by historian Annie Whitehead: How unhistorical was it? And does that matter? In this case, she says, it was "a wasted opportunity". Read Annie's review at historiamag.com/review-king-conqueror @anniehistory.bsky.social

The #BattleOfHastings1066 #MyNovel 100%better than #KingAndConqueror better #written more (much more!) #Accurate more coherent #Plot accurate #Characters ignore the #TV rubbish read the book! Amazon Author Page: viewauthor.at/HelenHollick

Revisions done! Manuscript sent to beta. While I wait for her feedback, I'm working on the #historical note. #historicalfiction #writingcommunity #RobinHood #KingJohn

Happy Book Pub Day, @sarahjdaley.bsky.social!

"This critically timely and engaging work effectively demonstrates the toll of book bans on communities. A compelling take on tackling censorship that elevates the authentic voices of youths and their allies." Congrats to @bybirthright.bsky.social! A must read! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

I revised a chapter of the #WIP today, which takes place at #LincolnCastle and includes the indomitable Lady Nichola de la Haye. #writingcommunity #historicalfiction 📚💙

My self-published debut novel has been added to the Indie BRAG Award honorees list. In addition to certifying it is of market quality, only 20-25% of submissions receive this reward. #fiction #writing #MustReads #book #author #Kindle #self-publish #indiebook www.bragmedallion.com/award-winnin...

This was so much fun!

Twilight is a magical time. It is neither night nor day but somehow a time apart, a time when the spirits roam and the gods creep closer to the earth. It is a time of magic. http://mybook.to/thesongofheledd ##HistoricalFiction ##medieval ##Kindle ##KU

The Tower of London recently restored "Sir Walter Raleigh's Garden" outside the Bloody Tower. What they didn't say was that it belonged to the Lady of the Tower, and he practised alchemy in her henhouse. #Historicalfiction #Skystorians www.elizabethjstjohn.com/books/lady-a...

My turn as book blog guest today thanks to @alisonmorton.bsky.social Love her comment about A MISCHIEF OF MURDER made me laugh! 'The definite identity of the murderer is still up in the air but the identity of the cucumber and onion saboteur is more important!' alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/21/a...

Just saw all your comments from last night’s post and someone shared a pic, Orlando showed up and used chalk to bring the rainbow crosswalk back! We love this so much!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

The last chapters of my #WIP take place at Newark Castle. #amwriting #KingJohn It was great to visit Newark a couple of years ago & catch up with author friend @thehistorybits.bsky.social.

If you know anything about the fiercely competitive nature of the fruit and veg show in an English village, you'll know passions run high. @helenhollick.bsky.social tells us about how murderous it can be in her latest #cozycrime novel alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/21/a...

Such a cool place to visit: Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem from my 2016 trip to Nottingham

Favorite places - Medieval Bishop's Palace, Lincoln, UK #research #historicalfiction

#authorsky #LiteraryArt #writerscommunity #writerslife #amwritingfantasy

Join these great indie historical fiction authors at the Historical Fiction Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #writingcommunity #historicalfiction #authorsky go.bsky.app/C22Jf3K

On this day in History: 1355 Birth of Philippa, only child of Edward III's second surviving son, Lionel Duke of Clarence. It is through its descent from Philippa her the House of York claimed seniority over that of Lancaster #medievalsky #houseofyork historytheinterestingbits.com/2015/10/03/t...

Look, it’s another blurb for SHITSHOW! This time from @joshrountree.bsky.social, the author of THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING! Preorder: sobelobooks.com/shop/p/shits...

Can't believe I've never thought to do this, but here's the Top 10 most popular articles on my blog over the last 3 years historytheinterestingbits.com

Episode 73 of A Slice of Medieval In this fabulous episode, @derekbirks.bsky.social and Sharon chat with Catherine Hanley, author of Lionessheart, about Richard I's baby sister, Joanna Plantagenet, Queen of Sicily and Countess of Toulouse #medieval #podcast #womeninhistory bit.ly/4loVVSA

📚 Just recorded a chat with @wellthatagedwell.bsky.social We dived deep into the world of historical reading habits. We explored how historical dramas spark curiosity and lead to fact-checking rabbit holes. And all because we played 'Never have I ever...' Full episode coming soon!

My #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour Guest via @cathiedunn.bsky.social ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2025/08/my-c...