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February 16, 2016

Historic Places: Liverpool

Home of the largest cathedral in Britain and once visited by Adolf Hitler, Liverpool has a much deeper history than the Beatles.

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Published on February 16, 2016 08:31 Tags: england, historic-places, liverpool

February 8, 2016

Breathing Life into Medieval Characters

Annie Whitehead is a guest on my blog, discussing bringing medieval characters to life in fiction and announcing her latest book release. She is the author of To Be A Queen and newly released Alvar the Kingmaker.

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To Be A Queen by Annie Whitehead Alvar the Kingmaker by Annie Whitehead
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Published on February 08, 2016 07:49 Tags: book-release, historical-fiction, medieval

January 28, 2016

Historic Places: Stratford-upon-Avon

The birthplace of William Shakespeare is the next stop on the historic places blog tour. Enjoy!

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Also, I have another giveaway for a copy of Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York up and running. Enter to win a fabulous paperback copy. :-D
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Published on January 28, 2016 08:02 Tags: england, historic-places, shakespeare, stratford

January 19, 2016

Historic Places: Cotswolds

I hope everyone is enjoying this historic places blog series as much as I am!

The Cotswolds is a beautiful region of southwest England that embodies the vision that most people have when they think of the English countryside. Read more about my visit here: http://samanthawilcoxson.blogspot.com...
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Published on January 19, 2016 08:12 Tags: cotswolds, england, historic-places

January 13, 2016

So you think you know Margaret of Anjou...

Catherine Hokin is on my blog challenging our ideas about Margaret of Anjou and celebrating the release of her new novel, Blood and Roses.

Blood and Roses by Catherine Hokin

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Published on January 13, 2016 06:02 Tags: book-release, historical-fiction, margaret-of-anjou, wars-of-the-roses

January 12, 2016

Historic Places: City of Bath

Next stop on the Historic Places Blog Series: beautiful Bath!

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Published on January 12, 2016 05:56 Tags: bath-abbey, england, historic-places, roman-baths

January 5, 2016

Unmasking the Villain: Richard III or Henry VII

I am happy to be a guest at the Henry Tudor Society today, discussing the possibility that neither Richard III nor Henry VII was evil incarnate.

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Published on January 05, 2016 06:37 Tags: henry-vii, history, richard-iii, tudor, wars-of-the-roses

January 1, 2016

Celebrate 2016 with a Kindle Sale

The promotion of Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York as an Amazon UK Kindle Monthly Deal went so well that I decided my US readers deserve a sale as well! Let's ring in the new year with bestselling historical fiction for only $1.99. One week only - get it before it's gone!

Thanks to all who read and review, and happy new year!

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Published on January 01, 2016 06:46 Tags: best-seller, elizabeth-of-york, henry-vii, historical-fiction, kindle-sale

December 31, 2015

Last Day of UK Kindle Sale

If you use Amazon UK, don't miss your last chance to get Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York for only 99p!

My Elizabeth has enjoyed a wonderful December as an Amazon Monthly Kindle Deal. She is currently at #1 for biographical historical fiction and rose as high as #66 in the Kindle store OVERALL! I couldn't be happier that so many people are enjoying the story of Elizabeth of York.

Thank you to all who have read and reviewed!
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Published on December 31, 2015 05:02 Tags: best-seller, elizabeth-of-york, henry-vii, historical-fiction, kindle-sale

December 26, 2015

End of Year Bits & Pieces

My latest blog is first and foremost a Thank You to everyone who has made Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York an Amazon UK Best Seller! Read more for Kindle sale info and a new interview on BookGoodies.
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Published on December 26, 2015 04:48 Tags: author-interview, bestseller, elizabeth-of-york, historical-fiction, kindle