Feature: “Katherine – Tudor Duchess” by Tony Riches
Exciting news for historical fiction lovers, and especially those of Tudor times: the new book by the author of the best-selling Tudor Trilogy, Tony Riches, is out today! Tony is…
Interview my Character: Geoffrey de Mortagne, spy and reluctant hero
Today, it’s my turn in the Historical Writers’ Forum “Interview my Character” blog hop. If you fancy meeting some fascinating historical fiction characters, make sure to check them out! Our…
Our Future is Your Footnote
Leaders lack the guts to pick up the fire hose I’m 41 and lie awake at night with fear. Plain fear and much rage. My little daughter and my autistic…
Battling anxiety – like a shieldmaiden
How anxiety tries to tear down your armour Most of you know already that I have phases when I struggle with anxiety and panic attacks. And from your responses to…
When Viking research turns personal
From a safe distance to hands-on and real One question every author of historical fiction is asked is “How do you do your research?”, and then we most likely explain…
Feature: “Brandon – Tudor Knight” by Tony Riches
Today, I have exciting news for historical fiction lovers, and especially those of Tudor times: the new book by Tudor expert and author Tony Riches is out, who happens to…
A Viking goddess’ secret naughtiness: Freya
Why Freya is the perfect namegiver for my “Tales of Freya“ There are many reasons why my collection of sensual tales had to carry the name of the goddess Freya….
The Tales of Freya are complete: NOW out in paperback!
Today marks the release of THE paperback: all my sensual short stories finally in ONE lovely book, to actually hold and caress … and put under the Yule / Christmas…
The Viking war mentality
… and why it made them such feared fighters The wisdom of Odin Cattle die, Kindred die, We ourselves die just the same; But the good repute Never dies Of…
Creating a “new normal” for our daughters
Of wolves and deer – a simple image to set things straight In part 1 I talked about how today it is “normal” that women carry a high risk of…