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On the 13th Day of Christmas…

On the thirteenth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘Queen Elizabeth's Daughter’ by Anne Clinard Barnhill. Open to US residents only. To be in the running to win ‘Queen Elizabeth's Daughter’, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of this book, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter … [Read More...]

On the 12th Day of Christmas!

Something a little different for the twelfth day of Christmas... Your chance to win a free subscription to Barbara Kyle's popular online video workshop series “Writing Fiction That Sells" — a $50 value! “A bestselling novelist, writing coach, and former actress, Kyle presents her material with clarity and humour, delivering solid information illustrated with examples from literature, film, and television.” - The Writers & Editors Network, Toronto "Writing Fiction That Sells" is an … [Read More...]

Day 11: George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier & Diplomat

On the eleventh day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of 'George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier & Diplomat' by Claire Ridgway and Clare Cherry. To be in the running to win ‘George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier & Diplomat’, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of this book, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free … [Read More...]

On the 10th Day of Christmas…

On the tenth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘The Creation of Anne Boleyn' by Susan Bordo. To be in the running to win ‘The Creation of Anne Boleyn’, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of this book, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’). Then simply leave a comment after this … [Read More...]

The King’s Daughter – A Novel of the First Tudor Queen

On the ninth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘The King's Daughter - A Novel of the First Tudor Queen' by Sandra Worth. To be in the running to win ‘The King's Daughter’, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of this book, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter Subscription’). Then simply leave a … [Read More...]

On the 8th Day of Christmas…

On the eighth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘The Six Wives & Many Mistresses of Henry VIII' by Amy Licence. To be in the running to win ‘The Six Wives & Many Mistresses of Henry VIII', leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of this book, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Enewsletter … [Read More...]

On the 7th day of Christmas…

On the seventh day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of 'Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn' volume II by Sarah Morris. To be in the running to win ‘Le Temps Viendra’ Volume 2, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of Le Temps Viendra Volume II, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says 'Free Enewsletter … [Read More...]

Medieval Inspiration on My Doorstep by Anne O’Brien

A guest post by Anne O'Brien, international writer of historical novels. What is it that inspires me to write medieval historical novels?  Apart from a love of researching the lives and loves of women whose voices have been lost to us in the mists of time, I have discovered all the inspiration I need in the Welsh Marches.  It is all here for me in the remote land where England meets Wales.  Whether I need some intricate detail of female fashion, a dramatic backdrop, the uncanny role of nature … [Read More...]

The Forbidden Queen – Guest Post & Giveaway!

On the sixth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a copy of ‘The Forbidden Queen’ by Anne O'Brien. To be in the running to win ‘The Forbidden Queen’, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win a copy of The Forbidden Queen, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage). Then simply leave a comment after this post between now and 26 December 2014. Don’t forget to … [Read More...]

On the 5th Day of Christmas…

On the Fifth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win a 3 book pack: ‘In a Treacherous Court’, ‘Keeper of the King’s Secrets’ & ‘In Defence of the Queen’. To be in the running to win this fabulous book pack, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says ‘Free Newsletter Subscription’). Then simply … [Read More...]

The Light in the Labyrinth Blog Tour

I am delighted to be the fourth stop on Wendy J. Dunn's virtual blog tour for her book 'The Light in the Labyrinth'. Today, Wendy joins us to talk about what she believes makes the Tudors so fascinating. (Go into the draw to win a copy of Wendy's wonderful novel here!) Publication Date: September 7, 2014 Metropolis Ink Paperback; 338p ISBN: 098072192X Genre: YA Historical Fiction A Queen fights for her life. A King denies his heart and soul. A girl faces her true … [Read More...]

On the Fourth Day of Christmas…

On the Fourth day of Christmas On the Tudor Trail gave to me… the chance to win an ebook version of ‘The Light in the Labyrinth' by Wendy J. Dunn. To be in the running to win this ebook, leave a comment after this post. Conditions of Entry For your chance to win an ebook version of  The Light in the Labyrinth, you must be subscribed to On the Tudor Trail’s newsletter (if you are not already, sign up on our homepage where it says 'Free Newsletter Subscription'). Then simply leave a … [Read More...]