Join Ned Elder and his sisters as they struggle to survive the Wars of the Roses in Feud, the first book of an epic series, set in fifteenth century England. For the last few days, it's only #99p. #histfic #kindleseries #KindleMonthlydeals

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

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

There's a new A Slice of Medieval episode today. In Episode 77, @derekbirks.bsky.social and I discuss the short life of Edward V - from his education and upbringing to the events of 1483 @penandsword.bsky.social #podcast #warsoftheroses soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

#KindleMonthlydeals Feud, book 1 of the epic Wars of the Roses saga, is now only #99p. Join the Elder family in their quest for survival in fifteenth century England. #historicalfiction #histfic #kindleseries bit.ly/46MyEVk

Join us today for a brand new Slice of Medieval #podcast featuring Angus Donald talking about his new book, Templar Traitor. And it's one of his best. #historicalfiction #MongolEmpire #Templars bit.ly/3IhzPnQ

If you are studying the Wars of the Roses for #History #Alevel or at uni, check out A Guide to the Wars of the Roses. “Anyone who wants a thorough understanding on The Wars of the Roses needs to read this book!” Christine Cazeneuve on NetGalley. amzn.to/3YRGqJQ

Ever wondered what was the role of a medieval sheriff? @derekbirks.bsky.social and I have a chat with the not-so-dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham #SoundCloud #medievalsky @penandswordbooks.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/OagmhCM2pKmm...

Wondering about the history behind #KingAndConqueror? A Slice of #Medieval #Podcasts can help you out. Check out our podcasts: #7 Before 1066 bit.ly/4p6dV7l and #74 A Triumvirate of Earls bit.ly/47jJowy #asliceofmedieval

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

New! A Triumvirate of English Earls @derekbirks.bsky.social and I discuss the 3 great Anglo-Saxons earls of 11th century England: Godwin, Leofric and Siward. How influential were they? #podcast #kingandconqueror @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @historia-hwa.bsky.social soundcloud.com/user-1425259...

The latest episode of A Slice of Medieval is now live. @derekbirks.bsky.social and I have a fascinating chat with @robeh1979.bsky.social about the Royal House of Wales of Llywelyn ap Iorweth, better known as Llewelyn Fawr, or Llywelyn the Great #medieval @penandswordbooks.bsky.social bit.ly/4lTLisf

Sunday, 27th July Did a Craft Fair at Lyndhurst yesterday - as I sometimes do. Sold some books, signed some and met some great people, including tourists from Belgium Denmark and Germany - among others probably. Even had my picture taken by Robin from Germany who bought a copy of Feud. Robin, if…

Friday, 25th July Well, I feel vindicated at last this morning because, apparently, I am definitely a grown-up. Many have questioned that in the past but not any more. Yes, Bluesky has verified that I am an adult. Which is good to know. They took a picture of my ancient, craggy face and it took…

We have a treat today! New on A Slice of Medieval @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat with bestselling author ScottMariani about his new character, Will Bowman and his journey to the Third Crusade in The Pilgrim's Revenge @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social bit.ly/3GLOCGq

Friday, 11th July It's been a busy few weeks. My alter ego, Tom Hadley has been finalising the sequel to the thriller, Eyes Like Blades which went out to some beta readers last week. I've been editing podcasts, including one with best selling novelist, Scott Mariani. The podcasts available on…

We have a fabulous treat for listeners today. In our 70th episode, the wonderful historian, Helen Castor chats with @derekbirks.bsky.social and myself about Henry IV. And, although Richard II encroaches, this is Henry's fascinating story... #medieval #HenryIV #podcast bit.ly/4l6bqQf

The latest Slice of Medieval #podcast is out. And it's a corker. Historian, @hrcastor.bsky.social shares her in-depth knowledge of Henry IV with @thehistorybits.bsky.social and me. Turns out, Shakespeare got it wrong. Who knew? #medieval #history bit.ly/4l6bqQf

New episode! @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat with the wonderful Patricia Bracewell about all-things Emma of Normandy, the only woman to be England's queen to 2 different - very different - kings! #podcast #ASliceofMedieval bit.ly/3TrDUrk

Want to hear the thoughts of Bernard Cornwell, Elizabeth Chadwick, Ian Mortimer, Ben Kane, Matthew Lewis and many many more? You might like to tune in to the Slice of Medieval podcast on Youtube. bit.ly/4gXIaZL

Wednesday, 11th June Crikey! Almost a month since I posted here. Where did all that time go? Well, to be fair, I have had back trouble. No, that's sounds pathetic... Anyway, I've just been watching Department Q on Netflix and it's the most impressive series I've seen for a while. Once you get past…

This week's new #SliceofMedieval #podcast is a bit different. Along with some of our guests, we've put together some summer #book recommendations #booksky bit.ly/445vmwg

The new Slice of Medieval #podcast is out today. @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat to Kathryn Warner about the giant of 14th century politics, John of Gaunt. bit.ly/43nX6L3 #history #medievalhistory @royalhistsoc.org @historicalwriters.bsky.social

ICYMI catch my chat with @derekbirks.bsky.social & @thehistorybits.bsky.social as we talk about medieval murder most foul... bit.ly/3RTjeI2

Friday, 16th May Busy week! Recorded two podcasts and edited another one. Did some decorating... Did some writing - contrived to lose said writing... never to be seen again. Did some editing of Tom Hadley's next book. Did some more decorating... Deep joy... This morning I got my first look at the…

I was invited back to the podcast of @derekbirks.bsky.social & @thehistorybits.bsky.social to chat about medieval murder most foul: bit.ly/3RTjeI2

ICYMI catch my chat with @derekbirks.bsky.social & @thehistorybits.bsky.social as we talk about medieval murder most foul... bit.ly/3RTjeI2

In today's new Slice of #Medieval #podcast @anniehistory.bsky.social joins @thehistorybits.bsky.social and me to talk about Medieval Murders! bit.ly/3RTjeI2 #history

Monday, 5th May Busy week ahead... Later this week, if I manage to escape from planet decorating, I'll be recording the final part of a three part podcast on the Wars of the Roses with Aspects of History editor, Oliver Webb-Carter and fellow author, David Pilling. You can find our earlier podcasts…

Thursday, 1st May i've been a bit AWOL of late because I've been immersed in a somewhat daunting blend of writing, decorating, recording and decorating. Work has started on a new project: the continuation of the Last of the Romans series, following the exploits of Ambrosius Aurelianus in…

A Slice of Medieval #64 ~ Edward IV, with Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks soundcloud.com/user-1425259... @thehistorybits.bsky.social @derekbirks.bsky.social #medieval #podcast

On this day in History: 1483. Death of Edward IV. The latest Slice of Medieval #podcast features @derekbirks.bsky.social and myself discussing Edward IV. Was he a hero or a villain? bit.ly/4co6e6N

@thehistorybits.bsky.social @derekbirks.bsky.social Really loved the Edward IV episode and it prompted me to go looking for E IV films, just watched the 1915 'Jane Shore' staring Blanche Forsythe, which I didn't know, it was excellent and time very well spent 👍 (BFI restoration)

New #podcast! Episode no. 65 looks into ‘Medieval Policing' as @derekbirks.bsky.social and I chat with Tom Andrews from University of Derby | A Slice of Medieval #65’ by @Feud_writer is on #SoundCloud #medieval #medievalpolicing on.soundcloud.com/oS5Lm9oQnZ9Y...

#ReadingCatchup if you love history as much as I do then I have got your attention the following where utterly brilliant #TheWarsOfTheRoses #HenryIII #LadyJaneGrey @derekbirks.bsky.social @writerbeverleya.bsky.social

Tuesday, 15th April Last week, I was in Shaftesbury talking about Rebel Sword which is set in the town during the Anarchy period. I was also interviewed by local radio Alfred 107.3FM. Here is the interview: You can get Rebel Sword on Amazon UK or Amazon US as well as bookstores. Why not request it…

Friday, 11th April Yesterday I gave a talk at Shaftesbury Abbey Museum - which, by the way, if you're ever in Shaftesbury, is well worth a visit. I was talking to an invited audience about my most recent historical fiction thriller, Rebel Sword, most of which is set in medieval Shaftesbury. The…

Out today! The latest Slice of Medieval #podcast which features @thehistorybits.bsky.social and I talking about Edward IV. Was he a hero or a villain? bit.ly/4co6e6N

A Guide to the Wars of the Roses is now out in the UK on #kindle and in the US in #hardback @penandswordbooks.bsky.social "Anyone who wants a thorough understanding on The War of the Roses needs to read this book!" Christine C Netgalley. #NewBook #medieval #History bit.ly/3WEXAdu

New in the US: A Guide to the Wars of the Roses Hardcover by Derek Birks tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/01/book... @derekbirks.bsky.social #BookLaunch

Thursday, 27th March Amazing how the days fly by... because I've been quite busy of late though somewhat hampered by a strained knee ligament. It turns out that knees are quite important... This week has been a bit of a podcast week. Sharon and I recorded another Slice of Medieval podcast - this…

The #kindle version of A Guide to the Wars of the Roses is imminent. "Anyone who wants a thorough understanding on The War of the Roses needs to read this book!" Net Galley @penandswordbooks.bsky.social amzn.to/4hx9CgK #medieval #History

#WarsoftheRoses? What would you prefer: #historicalfictionbooks or #nonfictionhistory? I can offer both: bit.ly/41T9Zfr

Friday, 14th March Well, another wintry week has flown by, another new podcast has been recorded and one recorded earlier went live on Wednesday. Sharon and I have been recording like mad things for a few months and we have some great guests lined up for this summer's podcasts. This week's new…

The latest Slice of Medieval #podcast is up and about. @mattlewishistory.bsky.social talks to @thehistorybits.bsky.social and me about the Peasants' Revolt. #medieval #History bit.ly/43Iwu9k

Out now, Part Two of the Aspects of History discussion on the causes of the #WarsoftheRoses with @robeh1979.bsky.social, Oliver Webb Carter and me. @AspectsHistory bit.ly/4bDcgzL #podcasts #history #medieval

Friday, 7th March Crikey! It's March already and the year is over two months old. Still, at least it's World Book Day! In honour of this auspicious occasion, I'm publishing a book review. And you read it here first. Review of Scotland’s Medieval Queens – from St Margaret to Margaret of Denmark by…

World Book Day? Oh, go on then... Many thanks to this reviewer on Netgalley... "Anyone who wants a thorough understanding on The War of the Roses needs to read this book!" @penswordbooks #booksky #warsoftheroses #history #medieval

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The Tarnished Crown > A Slice of Medieval #61 C.F.Dunn, Sharon Bennett Connolly, Derek Birks soundcloud.com/user-1425259... @thehistorybits.bsky.social @derekbirks.bsky.social #Medieval #Podcast