Latest Release: SPITFIRE by Suzy Henderson
My latest release, SPITFIRE, is a short story set during WW2, and features a male protagonist, Sam, a fighter pilot flying sorties over Dunkirk during Operation Dynamo. I have no idea where he came from except to say that one morning he simply materialised, and in good time too. As the 80th anniversary of the… Continue reading Latest Release: SPITFIRE by Suzy Henderson
Feature: Historical Fiction Author Samantha Wilcoxson
The Forgotten History of the Radium Girls By Samantha Wilcoxson June 7, 2020 – Luminous Blog Tour I have loved reading about history for as long as I can remember. On more than one occasion, I was asked what class I was reading a book for and I had to admit that it was something… Continue reading Feature: Historical Fiction Author Samantha Wilcoxson
On Tour with Madame Fiocca
This week I’m on tour with my latest release, Madame Fiocca. For those who don’t know, it’s about Nancy Wake, the infamous SOE heroine, journalist and French Resistance courier. Here’s a piece I wrote for Viviana Mackade’s fabulous book blog today. To read the entire piece click the link below: Finding Nancy by Suzy Henderson,… Continue reading On Tour with Madame Fiocca
On Tour with Madame Fiocca by Suzy Henderson and Meet the Author
Originally posted on Viviana MacKade:
This is so interesting! Madame Fiocca by Suzy Henderson released in December last year in the Adult, Historical, Young Adult genre. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZBKQGJ6?tag=xpresso06-20 February 1933: Nancy Wake is a gregarious twenty-year-old looking for adventure. Having fled her unhappy family home in Sydney, she becomes a journalist and is thrilled when she is posted…
Free Book Alert
This weekend only: Grab a copy of Madame Fiocca FREE e-book until January 26th. Universal Link: http://mybook.to/MadameFiocca Latest Review 5 Stars: From the first paragraph of this enthralling biography that reads like a memoir, my attention was firmly grabbed and it never once flagged, even when it looked like Nancy’s life would be all love and… Continue reading Free Book Alert
Author Spotlight: Marianne Sciucco
What is your latest book about? My most recent release is a novella, Christmas at Blue Hydrangeas, a prequel to my novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. So many readers told me they wanted to return to Blue Hydrangeas, a Cape Cod bed and breakfast, after reading BH that I had to revisit the… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Marianne Sciucco
New Year New Books Fete & Prize & Giveaway
N.N. Light’s Book Heaven New Year New Books Fete running throughout January. Open internationally. Runs January 1 – 31 2020. Draw to be held on February 1, 2020. Calling all readers! It’s a brand new year and I’m ringing in 2020 with N. N Light’s Book Heaven New Year New Books Fete. 39 books from… Continue reading New Year New Books Fete & Prize & Giveaway
The Moments that Define Us
People often ask me when I began to write and why. Well, the answer is, it crept up on me. My first desire to write cropped up during my English lit degree with the Open University. For those of you familiar with the OU, one chooses which module they wish to study from a selection… Continue reading The Moments that Define Us
Penny Dreadfuls – Only a Bit of Fun?
Today I welcome fellow author, Pam Lecky, who’s here to tell us about her latest novel, No stone Unturned, book one in a new crime series. If you enjoyed a good old execution in the 18th or early 19th century, it was possible to buy a crime broadside at the hanging which was produced by… Continue reading Penny Dreadfuls – Only a Bit of Fun?
Cover Reveal
Madame Fiocca By Suzy Henderson Marseille, September 1939. War is coming. Nancy Wake is a gregarious twenty-seven-year-old about to marry wealthy French industrialist, Henri Fiocca. When Henri is called to the Front to fight, Nancy, determined to help the war effort, travels to Paris to join the Red Cross as an ambulance driver. Every day she… Continue reading Cover Reveal
Serenade To Lost Voices
My love of military history has led me to the most fascinating discoveries – of people and their stories. Of those, one, in particular, stands out from the crowd. Serenade To The Big Bird was written by 1st Lt. Bert Stiles, of the United States Air Force. Before this, Bert flew bomber missions as a… Continue reading Serenade To Lost Voices
New Release: War Girl Anna
Today please welcome fantastic author Marion Kummerow whose latest novel, War Girl Anna (War Girls Book 3) is now available to buy (released on November 28th, 2017). Blurb Does the Greater Good justify all Sacrifices? Nurse Anna knows from her own experience that war is an ugly affair. Working in a Nazi concentration camp, she faces… Continue reading New Release: War Girl Anna
Historical Fiction Cover Winner November 2017
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New Release: The Betrayal by Award-Winning Author, Anne Allen.
Today I’m so pleased to welcome historical fiction author, Anne Allen, whose latest book, The Betrayal, will be released tomorrow, October 20th. Hello Anne and welcome! Congratulations on the new release! This is a very exciting time for you as you’re launching the sixth book in The Guernsey Novels series and I’m sure you have… Continue reading New Release: The Betrayal by Award-Winning Author, Anne Allen.
New Release: The Du Lac Princess
Today I’m thrilled to announce The Du Lac Princess – a fantastic new release by award-winning author, Mary Anne Yarde, available to buy now. For fans of her series, The Du Lac Chronicles, this latest release is certain to be a hit with new and existing fans alike. Blurb War is coming… The ink has… Continue reading New Release: The Du Lac Princess
Rebuilding Bodies & Souls
Source: Rebuilding Bodies & Souls My interview at Books by Women.
New Release & Guest Post by Author Jennifer Young
Today I’m honoured to host my friend and fellow author, Jennifer Young. Her latest novel, After Eden, (book 2 in the Dangerous Friends Series) is released today and she has generously agreed to tell us a little about writing a series, something I’ve never done. Welcome, Jennifer. Congratulations on the latest release. Over to you: I… Continue reading New Release & Guest Post by Author Jennifer Young
Interview with Author Samantha Wilcoxson
Today it’s a pleasure to have historical fiction author, Samantha Wilcoxson with us to chat about her writing life. Her latest novel, Queen Of Martyrs was released on April 12th, 2017, and is the third book in the Plantagenet Embers series. Welcome, Samantha. How have you found the publishing process so far? Now that I’ve… Continue reading Interview with Author Samantha Wilcoxson
Book Review: The Beauty Shop
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Waltzing to the Tune of the Past: A Guest Post by Author Pam Lecky
This week I have the pleasure of author Pam Lecky, who has written a beautiful piece about the story and the inspiration behind her latest release, In Three-Quarter Time, a historical WW1 romance. If you have ever spent time digging around in your family history, you will know how addictive it can be. Like… Continue reading Waltzing to the Tune of the Past: A Guest Post by Author Pam Lecky
The whole world in His hands
Brilliant article by author Anna Belfrage.
Spotlight on M.C.V. Egan & New Release Death of a Sculptor.
It’s a pleasure to host you here today, M.C.V. Egan. Welcome. To get warmed up, can you please tell us about the premise of Death of a Sculptor. Thank you very much for inviting me. Death of a Sculptor is a murder mystery in which the reader sees the story from a variety of points of… Continue reading Spotlight on M.C.V. Egan & New Release Death of a Sculptor.
New Release & Interview With Author Jennifer Young
Today I’m honoured to have my friend and fellow author Jennifer Young here to talk about writing and her latest release. Welcome, Jennifer. It’s a pleasure to have you here today and congratulations on the release of your latest novel, Blank Space. Can you tell us which book has influenced you the most? I’m not conscious… Continue reading New Release & Interview With Author Jennifer Young
Book Promotion: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson
Book Blurb: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson England, 1942. After three years of WWII, Britain is showing the scars. But in this darkest of days, three lives intertwine, changing their dest… Source: Book Promotion: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson
A Conversation With Author Mary Anne Yarde
Today I’m delighted to welcome my friend and best-selling author of the Du Lac Chronicle Series, Mary Anne Yarde, who has dropped by to share her views of her life as an author. Welcome, Mary Anne. It’s a pleasure to have you here with us today. Can you tell us which book has influenced you the… Continue reading A Conversation With Author Mary Anne Yarde
We’re Thrilled to Introduce @Suzy_Henderson and her #historicalfiction novel #ASMSG
We’re so excited to have historical novelist, Suzy Henderson, here on the POTL Blog today. Her debut novel, The Beauty Shop, sounds fantastic and we’re deciding which of us gets to read it first. S… Source: We’re Thrilled to Introduce @Suzy_Henderson and her #historicalfiction novel #ASMSG
A Conversation with Author Suzy Henderson
This evening in the Library I am delighted to have my friend and fellow historical fiction author, Suzy Henderson, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an aut… Source: A Conversation with Author Suzy Henderson
Welcome to . . . Author Suzy Henderson
Originally posted on 🦉Pizzazz Book Promotions:
Suzy Henderson is the author of The Beauty Shop Suzy, it is so good to meet you! Tell us a little about the path you have traveled to arrive at the destination we call ‘successful author’! Don’t hold back! Well, I was born and raised in Sunderland, a north-east…
Book Promotion: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson
Book Blurb: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson England, 1942. After three years of WWII, Britain is showing the scars. But in this darkest of days, three lives intertwine, changing their dest… Source: Book Promotion: The Beauty Shop by Suzy Henderson
Welcome to . . . Author Suzy Henderson
Suzy Henderson is the author of The Beauty Shop Suzy, it is so good to meet you! Tell us a little about the path you have traveled to arrive at the destination we call ‘successful author’! Don’t … Source: Welcome to . . . Author Suzy Henderson
Author Spotlight: Nicky Clifford
Today I’m delighted to welcome author Nicky Clifford into the spotlight. Welcome, Nicky! Tell us a little about yourself. Hello and thanks for inviting me. I’m married with two children and I work part-time for a local charity. Writing has always been my passion, but I never felt confident enough to pursue my dream so… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Nicky Clifford
Hilary Custance Green & Surviving The Death Railway
Today I’m so thrilled to welcome author Hilary Custance Green, who recently released her latest book, Surviving the Death Railway. Welcome, Hilary and please tell us a little about you… I’m a Jack of all Trades. I spent twenty years as a sculptor, then went back to university and became a Research Psychologist. To balance… Continue reading Hilary Custance Green & Surviving The Death Railway
Mike Reynolds review of Morium — AuthorSJHermann
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WELSH WEDNESDAYS REVIEW: THE BEAUFORT BRIDE by Judith Arnopp
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
It’s taken me far too long to get round to this amazing piece of historical fiction. Why am I publishing this on Welsh Wednesdays? Not only is the book partly set in Wales, in Caldecot Castle, I’ve actually met Judith in Wales in the run up to the Llandeilo Book Fair…
How To Work Twitter
Just lately a few people have asked me how I managed to grow my Twitter followers from around the 2000 mark to 8000, over the last six months. I’m quite sure that others can do so much better, but I thought there might be some people interested to know what I do, so here goes.… Continue reading How To Work Twitter
A Plain Russet-Coated Author
Originally posted on A Sweet Disorder:
For reasons which are not mine to speculate on, the Historical Novel Society is no longer undertaking indie book reviews at the current time And a very dear friend of mine has suddenly become a Kindle bestseller. It’s rather given me food for thought – because, you know, I’ve…
A Conversation with Author Kate Braithwaite via Pam Lecky at Vintage Treasures
Today in the Library we have Kate Braithwaite who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into her life as an author. You are very welcome, Kate, please in… Source: A Conversation with Author Kate Braithwaite
The Unpredictable Writing Journey
I read a book several years ago, an autobiographical account written by an American B-17 pilot. He was some writer and poet, and he would have gone on to write great stories had he not been killed in the Second World War. My heart ached when I read that. I didn’t want that for him.… Continue reading The Unpredictable Writing Journey
A Conversation with Author Tom Williams via Pam Lecky
Today in the Library we have Tom Williams, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into his life as an author. Tom used to write about boring things for money… Source: A Conversation with Author Tom Williams
August Book Reviews 2016
August 2016 is: Write an Amazon review month! This post is courtesy of the author, Terry Tyler. On Monday 25th July, book blogger Rosie Amber wrote this post encouraging readers and writers alike to post a short review on Amazon for any book they’ve read and enjoyed ~ following this up, Terry Tyler is starting… Continue reading August Book Reviews 2016
The Man Behind The Writer: Ernest Hemingway
The Old Man and the Sea, For Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to Arms – these are but a small selection of novels written by Ernest Hemingway during his lifetime. They drew much acclaim and helped to establish his position as one of the twentieth-century literary greats. But have you read any of his… Continue reading The Man Behind The Writer: Ernest Hemingway
Sense of Place
When you’re writing, how do you know if you’ve successfully created a sense of place? Crafting a story involves a multitude of ingredients and once you’ve settled on the period and the place where your story takes place, how do you create this world? The first obvious solution is to visit the place… Continue reading Sense of Place
Writing Forged from War
Writing is a serious affair and, like an affair, it is intense, fraught with frustration along the way and at times, a battle. Equally, it is bursting with passion and all manner of life experiences. Where and how are our best-loved stories born? Arguably experience is an essential element for many writers. The imagination is… Continue reading Writing Forged from War
A Conversation with Author Ellie Grey
Today in the Library we have Ellie Gray, who has dropped in to say hello and to share some insights into their life as an author. You are very welcome, Ellie, please introduce y… Source: A Conversation with Author Ellie Grey via author Pam Lecky at Victorian Treasures website.
My Journey to Publication
Well, it has been a long time coming but this year there is an anniversary that is specific to my story and as such I have decided to take the plunge and self-publish. It may sound rather mad to anyone else, but to me, I saw it as a sign to get a move on.… Continue reading My Journey to Publication
91-year-old WWII veteran breaks his silence about the Dachau massacre
Originally posted on Scrapbookpages Blog:
Most news articles, about the American soldiers who liberated the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945, mention that these veterans have never talked to their families about the horror of Dachau. Now one of the Dachau liberators, Don Ritzenthaler, has broken his silence and has told his grandson about…
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Beware Your Written Sources by Emma Darwin
Well folks, you’re in for a treat today! Emma Darwin, author of The Mathematics of Love and A Secret Alchemy gives us a few pointers from her latest work – Get Started in Writing Histor… Source: Beware Your Written Sources by Emma Darwin
ARE CREATIVE WRITING COURSES WORTHWHILE?
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STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
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EVER TRIED NANOWRIMO?
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GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS QUEEN…
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The Inflectionist – The First Hardcopy Edition of this Insightful Online Magazine
The Inflectionist is a magazine which offers a fresh perspective on many things – the arts, politics, fashion, music, lifestyle and culture, education and history. Articles are published daily online, and recently the very first hardcopy edition was launched. For details of how to secure your copy, please visit the link below. The cover art is… Continue reading The Inflectionist – The First Hardcopy Edition of this Insightful Online Magazine
My Year in Writing, USAAF and Limping Home on a Wing and a Prayer.
As we slip into autumn, the end of 2015 is nigh. This year I was determined to have my debut novel completed and ready for publication, whichever route I decided to take. Well, I was fortunate to become a member of the Romantic Novelists Association in January, joining the new writers scheme. I’m now awaiting… Continue reading My Year in Writing, USAAF and Limping Home on a Wing and a Prayer.
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