On this day in 1941, a group of RAF men, all patients at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, founded The Guinea Pig Club. Bored, frustrated by their hospitalisation and numerous surgeries, the club was initially to be a drinking club, a way of passing time. The men named the ward at the hospital,… Continue reading The Guinea Pig Club – An RAF Club Like No Other
Tag: historical fiction
Nancy Wake’s True Love
When I first decided to write about SOE heroine, Nancy Wake, I read the tiniest snippet about her beloved husband, Henri Fiocca. It wasn't much to go on, but it gave me an insight. Having watched and re-watched Nancy in interviews she gave over the years, I gained more insight whenever she was asked or… Continue reading Nancy Wake’s True Love
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: https://viviana-mackade.blog/2020/03/09/on-tour-with-madame-fiocca-by-suzy-henderson-and-meet-the-author/comment-page-1/?unapproved=32162&moderation-hash=684d3ec31090c1487941ac2f9acc95e1#comment-32162 Finding Nancy Wake by… Continue reading On Tour with Madame Fiocca
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
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
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
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