I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: I am not necessarily a Tudor era fan. But there are some writers who do a great job stepping out of teh stereotyping of the era (and in particular I am pretty sick of stories featuring Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn) and instead breathe life into some […]
Yet another Tudor lady – Tony Riches has a new book out! Read More »
Today, I am happy to welcome Kinley Bryan to my blog, as part of her Coffee Pot Book Club blog tour. I am also happy to have signed up for a review, as The Lost Women of Mill Street was a very enjoyable read. Find my review further down! Blurb: 1864: As Sherman’s army marches
The Lost Women of Mill Street – welcoming Kinley Bryan and her latest release! Read More »
The first time I met Helen Hollick was fourteen years ago. She was sitting at a table promoting her historical books at a conference, and I was the bright-eyed newbie, there to tote my as yet unpublished book, A Rip in the Veil. At the time, this my first ever opus for publication was on
Today, I am hosting Eric Schumacher and his latest release, Riddle of the Gods, as part of his Coffee Pot Book Club tour. Seeing as I am Swedish and had a mother who would happily read to me from the Edda when I was a child, I have something of a soft spot for the
Riddle of the Gods – dive into the VERY exciting life of Olaf Tryggvason Read More »
Today, I release my twenty-third book. Their Castilian Orphan is finally live, thereby concluding the Castilian Saga. Or not, seeing as Robert goes all grouchy when I tell him this was the last book. “You know what’s going to happen next,” he protests. “The king is sending us . . .” No, no no! I cover
Their Castilian Orphan – my latest release is HERE! Read More »
Some weeks ago, I was more than happy to have Alison visit this blog with a guest post related to her latest release, Exsilium. Today, I am delighted to welcome her back as part of her Coffee Pot Book Club blog tour with an excerpt. Exsilium is a foundation story for Alison’s fab Roma Nova
When exile looms – showcasing Alison Morton’s latest Read More »
I am no fan of the Tudors. I am deffo no fan of Henry VIII or Anne Boleyn, and have a tendency to avoid all novels set in this period. But there are exceptions: Judith Arnopp is a writer whom I greatly admire for giving us such relatable (yes, even Henry is relatable, although not
A Matter of Time – in which Henry VIII faces approaching death Read More »
Since years back, I have been a Roma Nova fan, somewhat addicted to Alison Morton’s books set in an alternate history world, where a small remnant of “true Rome” has survived through the centuries. In the first few books, the story is set in contemporary times, a delicious mix of fast-paced action and great world-building.
When exile was the only option – Alison Morton paints the background to EXSILIUM Read More »
Today, I am rather chuffed to be part of Heidi Eljarbo’s blog tour featuring her new book, The Warmth of Snow. Why? Well, the book is set in Sweden, and now and then i succumb to bouts of patriotism. Plus, Heidi lives in Norway, and I love Norway! (Well, not always: not when they beat
The Warmth of Snow – welcome to romantic Sweden! Read More »
Today’s guest and I share a common fascination with Spanish history. She, of course, lives in Spain. Me, I grew up with Spanish and Spanish history. If you haven’t read Joan Fallon’s books about Moorish Spain yet, you are in for a treat – check them out on Amazon (links to Joan’s Amazon page further
Welcome to Joan Fallon and her latest release – The Winds of Change Read More »