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The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick

Today I’m delighted to be taking part in the blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the publication of Helen Hollick’s Arthurian novel, The Kingmaking, as well as Helen’s 70th birthday. The Kingmaking is the first book in The Pendragon’s Banner trilogy.

Congratulations and best wishes, Helen.

The Boy Who became a Man:
Who became a King:
Who became a Legend… KING ARTHUR
There is no Merlin, no sword in the stone, and no Lancelot.
Ins...

My Reading – March 2023

Sea of Shadows by Amy Maroney
Anica Foscolo hurried through a crowd gathering in the marketplace, under the blazing sun, trailed by her slave, Maria.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
‘Someone is out there.’
I’m standing a the kitchen sink, my hands plunged in warm soapy water.

Close Your Eyes: A Fairy Tale by Chris Tomasini

Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Chris Tomasini’s novel set in early fifteenth century Europe, Close Your Eyes, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club.

Bishop Tonnelli
February 1431 letter to Odo Colonna (Pope Martin V)

Colonna:
In Gora, when people gossip about the city’s luminaries, they discuss Pawel’s despair, the ring which is NOT on Princess Alexandra’s finger, and Prince Krysztoff’s glowing potential as a King. Beyond the Royal Family there a...

Betsey by Marcia Clayton

Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Marcia Clayton’s novel Betsey as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Betsey is the prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series.

Back at the gypsy camp, Betsey was happily tucking into a hearty bowl of rabbit stew. It was too hot to eat, and the little girl could barely wait for it to cool; so hungry was she. In the meantime, she contented herself with dipping the thick crust of bread into the delicious gravy and ...

The Scots of Dalriada by Rowena Kinread

Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Rowena Kinread’s newly released novel, The Scots of Dalriada, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Scots of Dalriada is set in fifth century Scotland and Ireland.

Beth ties her cloak securely round her neck, picks up a basket and exits the fortress.

Immediately, a gale force wind engulfs her, ripping at her garments with an icy grip. Beneath her the sea froths and waves crash against the rocks shooting spray...

The Last Great Saxon Earls series by Mercedes Rochelle

Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Mercedes Rochelle’s novel Godwine Kingmaker as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Godwine Kingmaker is the first book in The Last Great Saxon Earls series.

Canute deals with Eadric Streona

It was nearing dark, and the servants were lighting the torches while Godwine played chess with the king. They sat in Canute’s favorite room—perfect for entertaining the early arrivals of the Yuletide celebration. Already, Earl...

Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound by Paul M. Duffy

Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Paul M Duffy’s novel set in 12th century Ireland, Run with the Hare, Hunt with the Hound, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club.

Milesius

‘I am a refugee, a sinner, a simple country person, near sixteen when I was taken prisoner from Britannia. At that time, I did not know the true God. It was among foreigners that it was seen how little I was. I tended sheep on the mountainside everyday and it was there that I tu...

My Reading – February 2023

Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham
The day broke grey and dull. the clouds hung heavily, and there was a rawness in the air that suggested snow.

The Unquiet Spirit by Penny Hampson
Eyes squeezed shut, Kate held her breath and strained her ears for the sound of pursuit.

Cold Blows the Wind – Author Talk

In September 2022, I gave a talk at my local library about the research behind my novel Cold Blows the Wind and the reason I decided to tell Ellen Thompson and Harry Woods’s story as fiction rather than non-fiction. Several people who were unable to attend have enquired about the talk so I am sharing the PowerPoint I used for the talk with narration added. I have included answers to several questions I was asked at the end of the talk. The talk takes about 40 minutes and should be viewed mor...

A Mistake of Murder by Helen Hollick

Today I’m delighted to be introducing Helen Hollicks newly released novel, A Mistake of Murder, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Mistake of Murder is the third book in Helen’s Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery series.

The third Jan Christopher Cosy Mystery

Was murder deliberate – or a tragic mistake?

January 1972. The Christmas and New Year holiday is over and it is time to go back to work. Newly engaged to Detective Sergeant Laurence Walker, library...