I have long enjoyed reading Charlotte Betts’ novels. They are all beautifully written and quite magical historical stories, deftly plotted and peopled with heroines you’ll love. Once you start reading one, you will not want to put the book down. Her latest book, published yesterday is, of course, no exception. The Italian Garden is simply exquisite. It tells the story … Read More
Meet Jane Johnson and Pillars of Light
Today I welcome Jane Johnson to The Writer’s Hub. Jane is a fabulous writer and her book set during the Crusades is well worth reading. It was published in PB this week so do take a look. First, a little about Jane. She is one of the most interesting and experienced writers I know. Jane Johnson is from Cornwall and … Read More
Toni Mount and The Colour of Rubies
I am honoured to participate in the Promotion Tour for The Colour Of Rubies by Toni Mount. Toni is a superb medievalist writing both fiction and non fiction. Toni Mount is the author of several successful non-fiction books including How to Survive in Medieval England and the number one best-seller, Everyday Life in Medieval London. Her speciality is the lives … Read More
Keeping Fiction Real
Today I welcome Anna Legat to The Writers’ Hub. I say this with great pleasure because I love Anna’s novels. She has a fabulous forthcoming publication which I cannot wait to read. I am also honoured to be included in the blog tour for Cause of Death, a fabulous contemporary crime series set in a fictional English village. … Read More
ARTS AND CRAFTS GARDENS
Today I welcome Charlotte Betts to The Writers’ Hub. Her new book The Fading of the Light was published on Friday. It is the second in a Trilogy set in Edwardian Port Isaac and a few other locations. The Artists’ Community are trying to be self-sufficient and several characters amidst family and friendship dramas create a fascinating garden. Clearly Charlotte … Read More
Five Things I Have Learned as a Professional Writer
Today I welcome Colette McCormick to the Writers’ Hub. She has just published a heart warming and emotional woman’s fiction novel , Things I should Have Said and Done. I have read a few of Colette’s novels as in the past we have written for the same publisher. I can highly recommend them all. This one is waiting my read … Read More
The Poison Keeper by Deborah Swift
Today I welcome writer, Deborah Swift to The Writers’ Hub. Her new book, The Poison Keeper, has just been published. It has dropped onto my kindle. The story is based on a real poisoner who lived in 17th century Venice. Deborah is a superb author. I have read every one of her books and can’t wait to dive into this … Read More
Meet my Guest Author and Something Wicked by Tom Williams
May I introduce the novelist Tom Williams who has a superb new book out called Something Wicked. It’s a crime novel, a fantasy crime novel, a work of magic realism that is thrillingly influenced by his love for Buenos Aires and Tango. It cannot get better for this reader because I absolutely love Buenos Aires and I have watched Tango … Read More
Meet Judith Arnopp and read her Historical Fiction Writing Tips
I have, for many years, enjoyed Judith Arnopp’s Historical Fiction. I first read her eleventh century novels eight years ago and I am currently reading her Tudor novels. Judith is pure gold as a writer. Her novels flow and the writing is vivid, so when I was asked if I would host her tips for writing Historical Fiction on the … Read More
Five Interesting Aspects of the Lives of Anglo-Saxon Women of Power – by Annie Whitehead
Five Interesting Aspects of the Lives of Anglo-Saxon Women of Power – by Annie Whitehead I’m delighted to be Carol’s guest today. My new book, Women of Power in Anglo-Saxon England, discusses the lives and careers of many powerful and influential women. Carol has invited me to share five interesting facts about the women of this period. Equally, I am … Read More