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Religious Upheaval of the Elizabethan Era
I'm happy to welcome author Janet Wertman to the blog today. She has written thoughtful Tudor era historical fiction including her...
10 hours ago
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Celebrating 5 years of Luminous!
Happy birthday, Luminous ! If you have been with me for long enough, you might remember that I was starting to write a new medieval...
5 days ago
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James A Hamilton, Secretary of State
James A Hamilton was not a supporter of Andrew Jackson during the elections of 1824 and 1828, but it is this president who called upon...
May 24
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The Mystery of the Papal Banner
Hello, dear readers! You've met today's guest before. Paula Lofting is a good friend and fellow Pen & Sword author, so I'm pleased to...
May 12
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James A Hamilton and Washington's Farewell Address
Today, nobody questions the fact that Alexander Hamilton assisted George Washington with writing his Farewell Address. The correspondence...
May 10
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Researching the Life of Bess Raleigh
Congratulations to my friend Tony Riches on his newly released novel, Bess: Tudor Gentlewoman ! I asked Tony to share his experience...
May 4
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The Enduring Enigma of Mrs Humphry Ward
My guest today shares some of the real life inspiration for her historical novel, White Feathers , which takes place during World War I....
May 2
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Author Talk at Nevis
I had the fantastic opportunity to talk about James Alexander Hamilton at his former estate, now Columbia University's Nevis...
Apr 16
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Women's History Month Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined me to celebrate Women's History Month! I've had so many great guests help us explore some fascinating...
Mar 31
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Forgotten Baroness: Frances Basset
Another fantastic Sapere author is joining me today with a story of one of history's many forgotten women. Jane shares my passion for...
Mar 29
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Woman in Uniform: Deborah Sampson
An excerpt from Women of the American Revolution : A soldier’s life was dangerous. If one was not injured or killed in combat, they still...
Mar 26
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Her Name Was Eadgifu
Today's guest is Paula Lofting, a fellow Pen & Sword author and Historical Writers Forum admin. She has recently released Searching for...
Mar 25
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Scotland's First Queen Regnant: Margaret Maid of Norway
My good friend, Sharon Bennett Connolly, is my guest today. Sharon and I are on the admin team for Historical Writers Forum and both...
Mar 23
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Why We Should All Be Reading Mary Shelley
I recently realized that fellow Sapere author Donna Gowland had written a novel about Mary Shelley. Naturally, I immediately preordered...
Mar 22
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton: More than a Musical
Elizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton in the midst of the Revolutionary War on 14 December 1780. Despite Hamilton’s obscure...
Mar 18
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Adélaïde de Maurienne: The Forgotten yet Formidable Queen of the Franks
Our Women's History Month celebration continues in France this weekend! Author Jules Larimore is here to shine a spotlight on Adélaïde de...
Mar 16
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Margaret of Austria: Renaissance Woman
Today, I am handing over the reins to fellow Sapere Books author, Rozsa Gaston. She has been honored with several awards for her...
Mar 15
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Inspirational Women: Ada Lovelace & Amy Johnson
My guest today is fellow Sapere author, Suzanne Parsons. She has taken inspiration from real historical women, Ada Lovelace and Amy...
Mar 12
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Everyone Loves Mrs Madison
When Senator Henry Clay announced that "Everyone loves Mrs Madison," Dolley responded, "Because Mrs Madison loves everybody." This was...
Mar 9
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Luminous Women: America's Radium Girls
Throughout history, women have often been treated like second class citizens. Women have had to fight for the right to be legally...
Mar 8
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