"In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed." —from Invictus by William Ernest Henley

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

Please show this map of Russian "advances" on the front line to your foreign acquaintances. Share it on social media in English. Write under posts by American thought leaders.

Did you know that there was an Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan in the 13th century? Read my fictionalised version of an extraordinary true story here: www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Trai... #booksky

Damn! Just realised my blog passed 2 million views - in May! 😁😁😁😁😁😁 HistorytheInterestingBits.com

The Formidable Women who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court, by Susan Abernethy tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... @susanabernethy2.bsky.social #History #BookLaunch

Why were the Mongols such an effective military force? angusdonaldbooks.com/mongol/what-...

Fabulous 5* review of Scotland's Medieval Queens: "...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence" #womeninhistory

I've just typed "The End" on my latest novel Templar Assassin (Book 2 of the Mongol Knight series). Loads more work still to do, editing, polishing, etc, but another one book of mine exists in the world. That's a good feeling! www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Assa... #booksky

Looking for that special Christmas gift? How about a signed novel by your loved one's favourite historical author? angusdonaldbooks.com/christmas/gi...

Just a little bit tired on the way home from daycare.

Today's the day that SWORDS IN THE SNOW, the new Forest Lord novella co-written with Steven A. McKay, is unleashed! A stolen relic. A dying child. A desperate chase. Buy it now! https://mybook.to/SwordsInTheSnow Signed paperbacks available from matthewharffy.com.

The latest episode of A Slice of Medieval is out now! @derekbirks.bsky.social and I have a fascinating chat with @historylauren.bsky.social about the subject of her latest book, the much-maligned and misunderstood - and remarkable, Margaret Beaufort! #medievalsky soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

Blood of the Bear, the fifth and final novel in my acclaimed Fire Born Viking saga, is now just 99p! angusdonaldbooks.com/uncategorize... #booksky

The Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfS...

To celebrate #InternationalRobinHoodDay , why not check out my ripping yarn about Robin and Co in the South of France in AD1209 at the beginning of the brutal Albigensian Crusade: www.amazon.co.uk/Robin-Hereti...

I was honoured to be written about in a Hong Kong magazine a few weeks ago. This is the transcript of the full SCMP PostMag interview: angusdonaldbooks.com/musings/abso...

New out today! The latest episode of the Slice of Medieval #podcast in which @thehistorybits.bsky.social and I talk to Sara Cockerill about Edward I's queen, Eleanor of Castile. #History #medieval bit.ly/47nr4kt

I've just had an email from a butcher telling me 'it's not too late to celebrate Porktober'. Is Porktober a thing? It definitely shouldn't be a thing. Stop saying Porktober.

New episode! In the latest edition of A Slice of Medieval, @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat with Sara Cockerill about the life, times, loves and challenges of Eleanor of Castile, queen of Edward I @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky #podcastsky bit.ly/47nr4kt

What would happen if you thought you were a Viking berserker and found out, actually, that you weren't? angusdonaldbooks.com/uncategorize...

Making a list of all the types of readers who enjoy my novels www.simonandschuster.com/books/Metall...

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I married My 1st cousin Cuz we’re both Insanely rich It’s really Just a money move Don’t care for her One bit She’s knows I’m gormless #libertine Who’d never Make her list Our union Will shift markets, so… Our soulless clans Insist #vss365

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Armed only with his faith, Robert strode into the ger, his head held high. He was determined to face Death like a true Christian knight, should that be his fate this day. He would not show these heathens his fear – he would show them how an Englishman dies . . . From my #WIP

Mornin’ Norman #Normie

Did you know Bugs Bunny Did audition For “Pulp Fiction?” Bugs lost part To Samuel L. They didn’t like His diction He filed An anti-wabbit suit Causing star Some “fwiction” Number of His acting gigs Has suffered Sharp constriction… #vss365

I've made a new video (about 9 mins) about Robert of Hadlow, an Englishman who fought for the Mongols in the 13th century: youtu.be/PGfSwnmrPNY #booksky

A love story, a spy story, a war story – a true story! The tale of an English Templar knight on the battlefields of Central Asia and the unhappily married Mongol beauty who loves him. Templar Traitor is available from Amazon in paperback, eBook and audio! www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Trai... #booksky

I was honoured to be invited on to the excellent podcast A Slice of Medieval to discuss my new Mongol novel, Templar Traitor – a love story, a war story, a spy story . . . a true story (sort of): Check it out here: bit.ly/3IhzPnQ #booksky

Here is me talking about my new Mongol novel Templar Traitor on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfS...

Jeffrey Archer quoted in the Daily Express yesterday talking about his new book about Churchill and Hitler. "When I told my publishers the idea six years ago, they begged me to stop writing . . ."

Ever wondered what the life of a Viking berserker was actually like? Me, too – so I wrote a novel, about it: www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Berserk... #booksky

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

Ever wondered what the life of a Viking berserker was actually like? Me, too – so I wrote a novel, about it: www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Berserk... #booksky

Jeffrey Archer quoted in the Daily Express yesterday talking about his new book about Churchill and Hitler. "When I told my publishers the idea six years ago, they begged me to stop writing . . ."

On this day in History: 1066 Death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Having two wives at the same time seems to have been fashionable in the 11th century. Here's a look at Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife

Here is me talking about my new Mongol novel Templar Traitor on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfS...

In the latest fabulous episode of A Slice of Medieval, Derek Birks and I get to chat with Angus Donald about his new hero, The Templar Traitor #medievalsky bit.ly/3IhzPnQ

I was honoured to be invited on to the excellent podcast A Slice of Medieval to discuss my new Mongol novel, Templar Traitor – a love story, a war story, a spy story . . . a true story (sort of): Check it out here: bit.ly/3IhzPnQ #booksky

A love story, a spy story, a war story – a true story! The tale of an English Templar knight on the battlefields of Central Asia and the unhappily married Mongol beauty who loves him. Templar Traitor is available from Amazon in paperback, eBook and audio! www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Trai... #booksky

People say that if you want to get the chef’s actual intention for a recipe you should resist the urge to put in more garlic than they say, because it’s been carefully worked out to balance the flavours properly. But I say leave me alone I will eat my cereal however I like.

I've made a new video (about 9 mins) about Robert of Hadlow, an Englishman who fought for the Mongols in the 13th century: youtu.be/PGfSwnmrPNY #booksky

Hosted by the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall, my next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall. £4 on the door 7 October 2025, 7.30pm

Ooh, my new treat! 😍😍😍 Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘 I'm going to enjoy this!

Letter from Lyndon Johnson to the Smothers Brothers, 1968