Anne Boleyn Forces Legal Reform By Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Anne Boleyn is famously seen as the reason for Henry VIII breaking from the Catholic church. Her interest in at least reforming religion in England, if not going more toward the way of Martin Luther, made her a figurehead in some ways for…

New book review on my blog - ''If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause': The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn' by @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/book-revie... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2026/02/15/b... #anneboleyn #tudors #heatherrdarsie #bookreview

Book Review – ‘‘If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause’: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn’ by Heather R. Darsie tudorblogger.com/2026/02/15/b... @tudorblogger.bsky.social @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #History #BookReview

A 19th century copy, this portrait is traditionally held to be Anna of Cleves’ elder sister Sybylla w her eldest son. It is more likely of Sybylla’s mother-in-law Sophie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin w Sybylla’s husband Johann Friedrich. #anneofcleves #annaofcleves #lutheran

The Power of Anne Boleyn by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. When Henry VIII elevated Anne Boleyn to the position of Lady Marquess of Pembroke on 1 September 1532, he was making Anne the most powerful person in England second only to him. She attained a status that not even Katharine of Aragon had. Not…

A beautiful 18th century court portrait of Anna von der Mark/Anne of Cleves, held for sale by Surrey Fine Arts, Ltd. #annaofcleves #anneofcleves

Book Launch Guest Post by Heather R. Darsie, Author of 'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause': The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/01/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch

In celebration of my book release for, “If Any Person will Meddle of My Cause: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn”, please enjoy this post as my first stop! maidensandmanuscripts.com/2026/01/12/s... #anneboleyn #BookRelease #HenryVII

Maidens and Manuscripts: Taking a fresh look at people and events from 1347 to 1625, with a focus on women and illuminated manuscripts - Saint Erkenwald’s Day: An Inauspicious Tudor Wedding Day By Heather R. Darsie maidensandmanuscripts.com/2026/01/12/s... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors

Saint Erkenwald’s Day: An Inauspicious Tudor Wedding Day By Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Please enjoy this post in celebration of the release of, If Any Person will Meddle of My Cause: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn, with free shipping to the UK and US from Blackwell's. Two future Tudor queens wed…

My first blog and Substack post of 2026 is a guest post Q&A with the wonderful @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social - thanks for answering my questions about your new book on Anne Boleyn! Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/guest-post... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2026/01/04/g... #tudors #anneboleyn

Apparently my old headset was causing clicking/tapping sounds during recording. I’ve picked up a new one. Sorry about that! Here’s to clearer recordings in the new year!

Adventures of a Tudor Nerd Book Review: “‘If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause’: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn” by Heather R. Darsie adventuresofatudornerd.com/2025/12/28/b... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social @hmalagisi.bsky.social #Tudors #BookReview

Happy holidays!

Look what's just arrived - new from @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social - A fresh look at Anne Boleyn (Hope it works out well for Anne....) #Tudors #History

'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause': The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn - new from Heather R. Darsie tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/12/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #History

Book Launch Spotlight: 'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause': The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn, by Heather R. Darsie tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/12/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch

Books 2025 – on sale today – 'If Any Person Will Meddle of My Cause’: The Judicial Murder of Anne Boleyn by Heather R Darsie. @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?p=19038

Released today! #anneboleyn

Why did Henry VIII kill Anne Boleyn? How did her own behavior, however innocent, make her a threat to stability within and without England? Check out this podcast, and consider pre-ordering my latest book: m.youtube.com/watch?v=0ob-... #anneboleyn

Hello, everyone! Today is the US release of my biography about Katharine of Aragon, which covers the founding of her family dynasty and how it impacted her time in England. #bookrelease #catherineofaragon #katharineofaragon #henryviii tinyurl.com/3ykhabdt

Breaking News… we now know what book Elizabeth I was reading under an oak tree in Hatfield Park when informed that she had become Queen. #womenwhoruledtheworld #elizabethi #tudor #tudora #reigningqueen #femaleking

I have meddled with Anne Boleyn’s cause. Why did this poor woman have to be killed? What made her become such a danger in Henry VIII’s mind? Pre-order now for the December release date. tinyurl.com/4srcumv3 #anneboleyn

I am 100% done with all the things related to my Anne Boleyn book. I really hope it is well-received; definitely took some risks with this one. Going to purge my mind with some fiction reading and resuming long-form poetry writing. I have no chill, friends.

Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The…

Set for release 15 December 2025, this 📖 explores Anne’s actions that led to her downfall, including why Henry likely felt he had no choice but to kill her. Available from your favorite bookseller, & I’ve placed the Blackwell’s link below. shorturl.at/GeAW9

Any want to see the new cover for my latest book on Anne Boleyn? In it, I review the dangerous political and legal changes that made her own behavior dangerous, leading to Anne’s downfall. #anneboleyn

Writing, writing, writing… #AnneBoleyn #WIP

I am delighted to say that I was readmitted to graduate school! After dropping out in Spring 2020 for obvious reasons to those who know me well, this is a wonderful turn of events. I am one class away after I correct a couple of things. I should complete my MA next year. Image: Christine de Pizan!

It looks like I am on track to be readmitted to grad school to complete my MA in History. I abandoned it in 2020 due to the pandemic. I should find out soon. Fingers crossed. In the meantime, please enjoy this image of Sybylla of Cleves!

New book review on my blog -'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am Not as Simple as I May Seem'' by @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social - such a fascinating look at Katharine from the Spanish point of view! Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/book-revie... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2025/06/02/b...

Katharine of Aragon’ and the Castilian Grain Crisis by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon spent an agonizing seven years in England waiting for her future to find her. Although it was surely a depressing, demoralizing time, going back to Spain might have been more dangerous for…

New speaker intro! I’m thrilled to share that Dr Peter Stiffell is one of the speakers for ‘365 Days with Katherine of Aragon’. Dr Stiffell’s presentation will explore Katherine’s relationship with her daughter Mary. Head to the link below for details! onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04...

Join host Natalie Grueninger in an enthralling episode of Talking Tudors as she talks to Author Heather R Darsie and delves into the early life and heritage of Katherine of Aragon talkingtudors.podbean.com/e/unearthing... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social @onthetudortrail.bsky.social #Tudors #Podcast

Katharine of Aragon’s Spanish Legacy in England by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Katharine of Aragon left an indelible mark on Tudor England that remains to present time. We are still talking about her. Katharine's life and the struggle she faced impacted her tremendously, and left a huge impression on…

I am thrilled to take part in the 'Katherine of Aragon, Spanish Princess' blog tour with this interview with Heather R Darsie. @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?p=18914

historytheinterestingbits.com/2025/05/16/w... #katharineofaragon

Excerpt from Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, by Heather R. Darsie tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #BookLaunch

My biography about #katharineofaragon is published! Get yours today! tinyurl.com/Katharine-of... #katherineofaragon #catherineofaragon

I'm delighted today to welcome @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social to my blog and Substack as part of her blog tour for her new book 'Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I Am Not as Simple as I May Seem''! Substack: tudorblogger.substack.com/p/guest-post... Blog: tudorblogger.com/2025/05/14/g...

It's out 150th episode! and it's #TrastamaraTuesday Please tune in and join @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social as we discuss KATHARINE OF ARAGON and her Spanish heritage in our Queenquel episode, complimenting our blog tour #amberleybooks open.spotify.com/episode/3qas... #shelfie #tudors

Stop 2 on the tour is live now on If it Ain’t Baroque website! Did you know that Katharine of Aragon staying in England during her widowhood protected her from the Castilian grain crisis? #KatharineOfAragon #KatherineOfAragon #CatherineOfAragon

It's never NOT time to talk about Katharine of Aragon and her Spanish roots - let's indulge ourselves and talk to @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social about her original new research and the factors behind some major #Tudor decisions, rarely previously discussed. #Amberley open.spotify.com/episode/2EBJ...

Urraca the Reckless: Katharine of Aragon’s Ancestress by Heather R. Darsie, J. D. Thank you for joining me on the first stop of my blog tour celebrating the release of Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess: 'I am not as Simple as I may Seem'! When thinking of from whom Katharine of Aragon…

Book Review: Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, by Heather R. Darsie "recommended for anyone interested in Tudor history and the lives of royal women.' tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #BookReview

Book Review: Katharine of Aragon, Spanish Princess, by Heather R. Darsie "recommended for anyone interested in Tudor history and the lives of royal women." tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/05/book... @hrdarsiehistory.bsky.social #Tudors #BookReview #Booksky 💙📚