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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...]
Stitches in Tudor Time: A three-part series
I am delighted to welcome back JoAnn Spears to On the Tudor Trail. To celebrate the release of her new book, Seven Will Out: A Renaissance Revel, which is a sequel to Six of One: A Tudor Riff, Joann has written a fascinating three-part blog series on needlework and the Tudors. Over to you JoAnn! Stitches in Tudor Time: A three-part series Part One Elizabeth of York kicks things off There’s no getting away from the Tudors I embroider reproductions of historic samplers as a hobby. … [Read More...]
The Embrace of Eternity
Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2015 – Highly Commended The Embrace of Eternity By Katherine Stinson Of all the things Henry VIII expected to see on his deathbed, hearing his father harangue him about his bedsheets was the last thing he would have surmised. The founder of the Tudor dynasty glided around as he had in life, miserly and without empathy for his dying son. “What sort of example are you setting with such a horrid excuse for a bedchamber?” Henry replied with what little strength he … [Read More...]
The Past Haunts
Tudor Ghost Story Contest 2015 - Highly Commended The Past Haunts By Ambrea Rodriguez As chill seeped into the dimly lit room through each minute crevice and the gaps in the worn glass window, the fire in the hearth dwindled, as did Henry Tudor’s aspiration for life. Perhaps, in all my misery, I’ll join her this very night. Yet that declaration felt awry, near impossible; there was still much to do for the kingdom, but the thought left a pang in his chest. His life was long lived and … [Read More...]
Tudor London
I am delighted to welcome Barbara Gaskell Denvil to On the Tudor Trail! Born in England, Barbara grew up amongst artists and authors and started writing at a young age. She published numerous short stories and articles, and worked as an editor, book critic and reader for publishers and television companies. With a delight in medieval history dating back to her youth, Barbara began to research the wicked King Richard III, but quickly discovered the fascination of looking past Tudor propaganda … [Read More...]
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