8 October 2024
Author Interview with Susan Gray, Author of Blossoming of Truth
4 October 2024
Blog Tour Spotlight: The Dragon Tree (Dr DuLac series #2) by Julia Ibbotson
For fans of Barbara Erskine, Pamela Hartshorne, Susanna Kearsley, Christina Courtenay.
“The idea of being able to ‘feel’ what happened in the past is enticing … The sense of the island is really wonderful … Julia brings it to life evocatively.” ~ Joanna Barnden
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About the Author
Dr Julia Ibbotson is fascinated by the medieval world and the concept of time. She is the author of historical mysteries with a frisson of romance. Her books are evocative of time and place, well-researched and uplifting page-turners. Her current series focuses on early medieval time-slip/dual-time mysteries. Julia read English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language / literature / history, and has a PhD in socio-linguistics. After a turbulent time in Ghana, West Africa, she became a school teacher, then a university academic and researcher. Her break as an author came soon after she joined the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme in 2015. Find out more from Julia's website https://juliaibbotsonauthor.com and find her on Facebook and Twitter @JuliaIbbotson2 October 2024
Spotlight: The Pirate’s Physician, by Amy Maroney
Faced with an unwanted marriage to a ruthless merchant, Giuliana enlists the help of a Basque pirate and flees home for the dangers of the open sea.
Will she make it to Genoa, where her only remaining relative awaits? Or will this impulsive decision seal her own doom?
Amy Maroney studied English Literature at Boston University and worked for many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction. She lives in Oregon, U.S.A. with her family. When she’s not diving down research rabbit holes, she enjoys hiking, dancing, traveling, and reading. Amy is the author of The Miramonde Series, an award-winning historical fiction trilogy about a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day scholar on her trail. Her new historical suspense series, Sea and Stone Chronicles, is set in medieval Rhodes and Cyprus. Find out more from Amy's website: https://www.amymaroney.com/ and find her on Facebook and Twitter @wilaroney
1 October 2024
Book Launch Spotlight: Republic: Britain's Revolutionary Decade, 1649–1660, by Alice Hunt
Alice Hunt brilliantly reanimates this most extraordinary decade. It is a gripping tale of political and cultural crisis but also one of joy and hopeful innovation, told with eloquence and passion.' MALCOLM GASKILL'A magisterial, compelling and eye-opening biography of Britain's great and extraordinary experiment.' SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB
Blog Tour Book Review: Sisters of the Resistance, Book Two of The Wartime Paris Sisters, by Jina Bacarr
This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. The sisters' involvement in the French Resistance is both thrilling and heart-wrenching, as they risk their lives to aid the Allied cause. The author's vivid descriptions of the city, its people, and the dangers they faced transport readers to a time of great turmoil and uncertainty.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its portrayal of the complexities of human nature. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with authentic motivations and fears. The bond between the sisters is particularly complex, as they support and protect each other in the face of adversity.
Jina Bacarr takes the time to delve into the emotional toll of war on the characters. The novel doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the time, including the often harrowing brutality of the Nazi occupation and the devastating consequences of resistance.
I recommend Sisters of the Resistance as an authentic historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who made extraordinary sacrifices.
30 September 2024
Book Launch: How to Survive in Anglo-Saxon England, by Toni Mount
About the Author
Toni Mount is the author of several successful non-fiction books including How to Survive in Medieval England and the number one best-seller, Everyday Life in Medieval England. Her speciality is the lives of ordinary people in the Middle Ages and her enthusiastic understanding of the period allows her to create accurate, atmospheric settings and realistic characters for her medieval mysteries. Her main character, Sebastian Foxley is a humble but talented medieval artist and was created as a project as part of her university diploma in creative writing. Toni earned her history BA from The Open University and her Master’s Degree from the University of Kent by completing original research into a unique 15th century medical manuscript. Toni writes regularly for both The Richard III Society and The Tudor Society and is a major contributor to MedievalCourses.com. As well as writing, Toni teaches history to adults, and is a popular speaker to groups and societies. Find out more at Toni's website and find her on Facebook and Twitter @tonihistorian
26 September 2024
Blog Tour Spotlight: Apollo’s Raven (Curse of Clansmen and Kings, Book 1) by Linnea Tanner
Will Catrin overcome and eradicate the ancient curse? Will she be able to embrace her forbidden love for Marcellus? Will she cease the war between Blood Wolf and King Amren and save her kingdom?