I’m delighted to welcome Mercedes Rochelle to this blog for a chat. Mercedes writes fabulous fiction (or faction) about medieval history. As Elizabeth St.John says, “Mercedes’ novels have shone a light on the conflict and personalities that made this time so extraordinary”. THE USURPER KING by Mercedes Rochelle, 2021, 305 pagesBook 4 of The Plantagenet LegacyContinue reading “THE USURPER KING and THE ACCURSED KING”
Category Archives: Interview
The Fortune Keeper
The Fortune Keeper (Italian Renaissance Series) An interview with author Deborah Swift Published November 2022 / 412 pages@swiftstory @cathiedunn #FortuneKeeper #HistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Count your nights by stars, not shadows ~ Italian ProverbWinter in Renaissance Venice Mia Caiozzi is determined to discover her destiny by studying the science of astronomy. But her stepmother Giulia forbidsContinue reading “The Fortune Keeper”
The Traitor Beside Her
Author: Mary Anna Evans Published June 6, 2023 / 346 pages A WWII Mystery The Justine Byrne Historical Mysteries series @maryannaevans @thecoffeepotbookclub #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalMystery “Evans’s characters are vividly drawn, elevating this story and its revelations about women’s little-celebrated contributions to the war effort.”— Washington Post “An exciting read with historical tidbits, a hint of danger, andContinue reading “The Traitor Beside Her”
The London Forgery
The London Forgery (A Fabiola Bennett Mystery) by Heidi Eljarbo Published: August 2023 / 252 pages Buy Links: This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited / Universal Link / Amazon UK / Amazon US / Amazon CA / Amazon AU @HeidiEljarbo @cathiedunn @authorheidieljarbo @thecoffeepotbookclub #TheLondonForgery #fabiolabennett #DualTimelineMystery #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub 1973. Art historian Fabiola Bennett seesContinue reading “The London Forgery”
The Queen’s Scribe
A warm welcome to Amy Maroney with a spotlight on her new book, The Queen’s Scribe. As a bonus, an interview with Amy follows the spotlight. Book 3 of Sea and Stone Chronicles. Published: 25 April 2023 / 388 Pages @wilaroney @amymaroneywrites #HistoricalFiction #TheQueensScribe #RoyalHistory #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Praise for the Sea and Stone Chronicles: “IslandContinue reading “The Queen’s Scribe”
INCEPTIO
Welcome to Alison Morton and a celebration of the 10th Anniversary Harback release of Inceptio, Book 1 in the Roma Nova series. Published: 28 March 2023 (original ebook and paperback 1 March 2013) / 390 pages @alison_morton @cathiedunn @AlisonMortonAuthor @thecoffeepotbookclub #10YearsINCEPTIO #RomaNovaSeries #AlternativeHistory #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Buy links: INCEPTIO 10th Anniversary special edition hardback: International BuyContinue reading “INCEPTIO”
Pagan Warrior
On today’s blog, read an interview with historical fiction author MJ Porter, plus a spotlight on her book, Pagan Warrior Published 2015 / 294 pages @coloursofunison @cathiedunn @m_j_porterauthor @thecoffeepotbookclub #PaganWarrior #TalesOfMercia #TheSeventhCentury From bestselling author, MJ Porter comes the tale of the mighty pagan king, Penda of Mercia.Britain. AD632.Penda, a warrior of immense renown, hasContinue reading “Pagan Warrior”
Her Castilian Heart
Welcome to an interview with historical fiction author, Anna Belfrage. Her latest release, Her Castilian Heart, was published in September this year. Blood is not always thicker than water… At times a common bloodline is something of a curse—or so Robert FitzStephan discovers when he realises his half-brother, Eustace de Lamont, wants to kill him. Continue reading “Her Castilian Heart”
Squire’s Hazard
Welcome to Carolyn Hughes for an interview and focus on her new book Squire’s Hazard, The Fifth Meonbridge Chronicle. Published October 2022 / 360 pages @writingcalliope @cathiedunn #Medieval #HistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub How do you overcome the loathing, lust and bitterness threatening you and your family’s honour? It’s 1363, and in Steyning Castle, Sussex, Dickon deContinue reading “Squire’s Hazard”
The Girl from Bologna
Welcome to an interview with Siobhan Daiko and spotlight on her new book The Girl from Bologna (Girls from the Italian Resistance series) Publication Date: 29th June 2022 / 300 Pages An evocative, compelling read, “The Girl from Bologna” is a story of love lost, daring exploits, and heart wrenching redemption. Bologna, Italy, 1944, andContinue reading “The Girl from Bologna”