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Day 6 Virtual Book Tour – A Royal Procession and the Frozen Thames

Day 6 of our book tour was hosted by Charlie Fenton on her blog, Through the Eyes of Anne Boleyn. For this stop, I wrote an article entitled, 'A Royal Procession and the Frozen Thames'. I do hope you enjoy it! … [Read More...]

Day 5 Virtual Book Tour – Q&A with Natalie Grueninger

Day 5 of our virtual book tour was hosted by the lovely folk at Tudor Times. Click here to read my interview with Melita Thomas. … [Read More...]

Day 4 Virtual Book Tour – The Making of an English Queen

Day 4 of our virtual book tour was hosted by Olga at nerdalicious.com.au. For this stop, Sarah wrote about her reflections on 'The Making of an English Queen'. It's a wonderful article, so do pop over! … [Read More...]

Day 3 Virtual Book Tour – Book Extract

It is day 3 of our book tour, hosted by Sarah Bryson at Queen to History. We have shared an extract from In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII; the introduction to the section on Katherine of Aragon. We do hope you enjoy it! … [Read More...]

Day 2 Virtual Book Tour – The Anne of Cleves Panels

A big thank you to Claire from The Anne Boleyn Files, for hosting day 2 of our virtual book tour. Click here to read about the rediscovery of the Anne of Cleves heraldic panels. In this guest article, Sarah Morris, co-author of In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII, shares some of the amazing synchronistic events that occurred during the investigation. There's also another chance to win a copy of our new book! … [Read More...]

Day 1 Virtual Book Tour – The Power of Places

Yesterday was an exciting day. It was publication day for In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII and Day 1 of our Virtual Book Tour! I spoke to the lovely folk over at Queen Anne Boleyn Historical Writers about the power of places. I also donated a copy of our new book to giveaway, so be sure to pop over and enter the draw. A heartfelt thank you for sharing news of our book’s release on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I am so very grateful for all the messages of congratulations … [Read More...]

In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII – Virtual Book Tour

I am so excited to share that my new book, In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII, co-authored with Sarah Morris, will be released in the UK on 15 March 2016! To mark and celebrate the occasion, we've organised a virtual book tour that will run from 15-22 March inclusive. Over the 8 days, Sarah and I will be visiting many wonderful Tudor websites/blogs and sharing extracts from the book, interviews and guest articles. There may also be a chance (or two...) to win a copy of our new book, … [Read More...]

Henry VIII’s Health – Guest Post & Giveaway!

I am delighted to be hosting the first day of Kyra Kramer's book tour, for her new book Henry VIII's Health in a Nutshell. Kyra has written a fascinating guest post for us about Henry VIII but before I share it with you, some more good news, I have a copy of Kyra's new book to give away. Here’s how to enter! Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Henry VIII's Health in a Nutshell, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up … [Read More...]

This Other Eden

I am delighted to be hosting a stop on Margaret M. Williams' book tour, for her debut novel This Other Eden. To celebrate the release, I have an excerpt from the book to share with you. Happy reading! Book Blurb The Pilgrimage of Grace. A bloody stain on the reign of Henry VIII. These were years of deeply held and conflicting beliefs, the adherence to which cost many, of whatever status in life, a terrible price. The destruction of religious houses across the country has plunged … [Read More...]

Stitches in Tudor Time: A three-part series

Stitches in Tudor Time: A three-part series by JoAnn Spears Part Three We, Hermia ‘We, Hermia, like two artificial gods, Have with our needles created both one flower, Both on one sampler, sitting on one cushion, Both warbling of one song, both in one key, As if our hands, our sides, voices and minds, Had been incorporate.’ From A Midsummer Night’s Dream To bee or not to bee A bee, or gathering together of people for a purpose or project, is famously associated with quilting … [Read More...]

My Favourite Quirky Tudor Places – A Guest Post & Giveaway!

I am delighted to be hosting day four of Claire Ridgway's book tour, for her new book Tudor Places of Great Britain. Claire has written a wonderful guest post for us about her favourite quirky Tudor places but before I share with you this entertaining and informative read, some more good news, I have a copy of Claire's new book to give away. Here's how to enter! Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Tudor Places of Great Britain, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor … [Read More...]

Stitches in Tudor Time: Part Two

Stitches in Tudor Time: A three-part series by JoAnn Spears Part Two The Tudors do hoops–embroidery hoops, that is The hoop-la begins with Katherine of Aragon Katherine of Aragon arrived in England to marry Prince Arthur in 1501. After his premature death, she married his brother, Henry VIII. Then as now, royal brides were fascinating, and people wanted to emulate them. Young Katherine, the daughter of Isabella of Spain, brought what became known as Spanish work into fashion among … [Read More...]