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A Variation to Jane Austen's Emma - an Editorial Review of "The Jews of Donwell Abbey"
Book Blurb:Prior to beginning a new year at Mrs. Goddard’s School for Girls, Miss Harriet Smith spends the summer months with the Martin family at Abbey-Mill Farm—a house of Israelites, or is it Hebrews? Would it be impolitic to call them Jews? It matters not, for Harriet finds contentment there. And, if her heart betrays her with stronger feelings for Mr. Martin than she ought to have, they are hers alone.Alone… a common enough phrase for the natural daughter of nobody knows whom. But when Miss
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The Midnight of Eights"
Book Title: The Midnight of EightsSeries: The Island of Angels (This is book 2 of 2. The first book is called The Mark of the Salamander. Book 2 is written as a stand-alone, or can be read after reading book 1.)Author: Justin NewlandPublication Date: 28th October 2024Publisher: The Book GuildPage Length: 288Genre: Historical FictionThe Midnight of Eightsby Justin NewlandBlurb:1580.Nelan Michaels docks at Plymouth after sailing around the world aboard the Golden Hind. He seeks only to master his
The Ties That Bind and the Secrets That Haunt - an Editorial Review of "Water Thicker Than Blood"
Book Blurb:In Water Thicker Than Blood, family secrets and lifelong bonds collide in a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a tight-knit community, the novel follows Pearl, a resilient young woman navigating the complex dynamics of her fractured family. As she revisits her past, Pearl uncovers hidden truths that challenge her understanding of loyalty and kinship.Through a series of interwoven stories, the book takes you on a journey alongside Pearl as she
A Murder in Elizabethan England - an Editorial Review of "From the Ground Up"
Book Blurb:Stonemason Robert Smythson is hired by the tyrannical Sir John Thynne to rebuild the great house of Longleat after a fire. When a gruesome body is discovered, Robert must find the courage to vanquish secrets from his past to bring a killer to justice, save his loved ones, and claim his own destiny.In Elizabethan England, where power and prestige are measured in stone, Sir John’s desire for perfection matches Robert’s own. But Sir John’s dark past drives him to control every aspect of
A Sham Marriage and Murder in a Locked Room - an Editorial Review of "A Murder of Convenience"
Book Blurb:Ellen Cuthbert’s husband, Randolph, is now the Earl of Keswick’s heir. Their marriage is a sham, and Randolph’s mistress, Lydia, is present at the house party. When she is found murdered in a locked room, all the evidence seems to point to Ellen. And how could the murderer have escaped the locked room except by witchcraft?Sir Hugh accompanies his cousin, a magistrate, to the scene of the murder. They investigate, appalled to find their childhood friend Ellen appears to be the chief su
The Continuing Romance of the Princess Royal Victoria and Frederick III - an Editorial Review of "Under a Cloud"
Book Blurb:From acclaimed Victorian historical author, Luv Lubker, the author of "Under His Spell" comes the continuing romance of the Princess Royal Victoria and Frederick III of Prussia.Vicky's father, Albert, the Prince Consort, has just died, leaving her and her family under a heavy cloud of grief, without their dearest friend and advisor, at a most critical time: The political horizon grows dark with storm clouds at the entry of Bismarck to Germany's political stage in 1862.Will Fritz's cou
How to Write Historical Dialogue
BY REBECCA PICKENSThe historical fiction writers I’m fortunate to coach often tell me that writing dialogue is the task they worry most about. I get it! Historical dialogue done well can immerse readers in the time period and amplify the voices of characters in a way that feels authentic and faithful to the period. But it’s a delicate balancing act. Just as historical fiction writers must avoid dialogue that sounds too modern, it’s also important to avoid language that feels too archaic. Histori
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Strait Lace"
Book Title: Strait LaceSeries: Loxley Hall BooksAuthor: Rosemary HaywardPublication Date: March 8th, 2025Publisher: Rosemary HaywardPages: 400Genre: Historical FictionStrait Laceby Rosemary HaywardBlurb:It is 1905. Edwardian England. Harriet Loxley, the daughter of a vicar and niece to a prominent Nottingham lace manufacturer, spends her days playing cricket with her brother, scouring the countryside for botanical specimens, and never missing an opportunity to argue the case for political power
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Viva Violetta & Verdi"
Book Title: Viva Violetta & VerdiSeries: N/AAuthor: Howard Jay SmithPublication Date: January 28th, 2025Publisher: Historium PressPages: 256Genre: Historical FictionViva Violetta & Verdiby Howard Jay SmithBlurb:A Love Affair Inspiring the World's Most Unforgettable Operas:Experience the intense, lifelong love affair between Giuseppe Verdi and Giuseppina Strepponi, the brilliant and seductive soprano who shaped his legacy. As his muse, lover, and wife, Strepponi was the inspiration behind Verdi's
Cover Reveal for Mike Weedall's Deep South Historical "Escape to the Maroons"
Congratulations to Mike Weedall from Historium Press for his upcoming historical set in the Deep South "Escape to the Maroons"! Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:In 1792, an escaped slave, raised and living as white, is discovered and forced to flee into the Great Dismal Swamp. Barely escaping a bounty hunter, a Maroons community of fugitive slaves rescues him. Over time, Nathanial comes to accept his true identity while fighting to overcome the suspicions
Now offering at HFC - The Regency Experience at Birkhill Castle in Scotland
Birkhill CastleTHE REGENCY EXPERIENCE at BIRKHILL CASTLE, SCOTLANDJUNE 27-30, 2025Sponsored by The Historical Fiction Company & the Jane Austen BookshopSPECIAL OFFER FOR HFC COMMUNITY Members of The Historical Fiction Company community receive a 10% discount with code: HFCREGENCY HOW TO BOOK Limited spaces are available for this exclusive event. To secure your place among the nobility, visit https://www.stirlingregencyball.com/event-details/regency-extravaganza "For the devoted historical fic
Cover Reveal for "The Will of God" by Julian de la Motte
Congratulations to Julian de la Motte from Historium Press for his upcoming historical medieval novel "The Will of God"! Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:''The Will of God'' is the literal translation of the Latin phrase ''Deus Lo Volt''; a ubiquitous war cry and a common offered explanation of all the horrors and iniquities unleashed by the First Crusade of 1096 to 1099, when thousands of Europeans made the dangerous and terrifying journey to the Holy L
Cover Reveal for "Cobblestones: a New Orleans Tragedy"
Congratulations to S. R. Perricone from Historium Press for his upcoming historical novel set in the early days of New Orleans! Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:In Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy, the turbulent history of Post-Reconstruction New Orleans collides with the plight of Sicilian immigrants seeking refuge in America. Antonio, a young man fleeing Sicily after avenging his father's murder, embarks on a harrowing journey to New Orleans with the
Cover Reveal for "The Winding Dirt Road" by Jiu Da
Congratulations to Jiu Da from Historium Press for his upcoming historical literary novel "The Winding Dirt Road"! Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:Written as an antithesis to all first-hand and second-hand propaganda written by both Chinese and foreign writers for China in the good part of 20th century in a fictional form, this collection, through different times and lands, gives insights into how human docile nature and characteristics are manipulated an
Release Day and Book Launch for "Tangled in Water" by Pam Records
Get your copy today!! Now available on Amazon and other online retailers worldwide!!1932. Natalia is 16 and a bootlegger's daughter, playing the mermaid mascot on a rundown paddlewheel used to entertain brewers and distributors.A sequined costume hides her scarred and misshaped legs, but it can't cover up the painful memories and suspicions that haunt her. An eccentric healer who treats patients with Old Country tonics, tries to patch wounds, but only adds to the heartache. A fierce storm threat
Blog Tour for "The Rune Stone"
Book Title: The Rune StoneSeries: Dr DuLac series, book #3Author: Julia IbbotsonPublication Date: December 8th, 2021Publisher: Archbury BooksPages: 294 (ebook) / 376 (paperback)Genre: historical romance (timeslip mystery)The Rune Stoneby Julia IbbotsonBlurb:A haunting time-slip mystery of runes and romanceWhen Dr Viv DuLac, medievalist and academic, finds a mysterious runic inscription on a Rune Stone in the graveyard of her husband’s village church, she unwittingly sets off a chain of circumsta
The Deception That Divides a Volatile World - an Editorial Review of "The Compass Point"
Book Blurb:Truth, a gossamer thread sways over the sword of stolen history...It’s the 1980s, and countries are falling away from the Soviet Union like dominoes. Archie, an orphaned young Israeli man, shows promise under his mentor, a powerhouse international banker from Vienna. Archie’s financial acumen makes him a successful, wealthy consultant and philanthropist known throughout Europe. Yet all the money Archie gives away won’t assuage his guilt for a broken promise. When a beautiful Palestini
The Mysterious and Tragic Death of Lady Sapphire - an Editorial Review of "The Bizarre Case of Dr Grindle"
Book Blurb: In the bustling town of Columbus, Ohio, in January 1927, Nathan Bolton grapples with societal expectations while navigating his career and personal relationships. When the strange behavior of his childhood friend, Dr. Henry Grindle, begins raising alarms, Nathan's life spirals into chaos after a series of murders linked to their circle of friends, including the mysterious Jacob Jagger and the tragic death of fellow student and performer, Lady Sapphire. As Nathan uncovers dark secrets
An Unsanctioned Love and a Nation Divided - an Editorial Review of "Red Clay Running Waters"
Book Blurb:2024 WINNER of the NAIWE Award for Genre (Historical Fiction)In one of history's great untold stories Red Clay Running Waters weaves a tapestry of the turbulent Antebellum era and the fate of Native Americans through the little-known life of John Ridge, a Cherokee man dedicated to his people, and his white wife, Sarah Northrop, a woman forfeiting everything to join him in defending his homeland.In 1818, John Ridge, promising son of a Cherokee chief, leaves his native land in the south
Cover Reveal and Ebook Pre-order for "Ping" by Lisa Lucas and Steven Landsberg
Congratulations to Steve Landsberg and Lisa Lucas for their upcoming US release of "Ping" - already a top UK release and Barnes & Noble bestseller!Published by Historium PressCover by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyPre-order your ebook today for .99 !!!!Buy Link: https://geni.us/2JhQ7A Barnes & Noble Top eBook &NOOK Indie FavoriteAlternating between the pivotal 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy - where a simple game of table tennis thawed the icy relations between the U.S. and China d
Blog Tour for "Muldoon's Misfortunes"
Book Title: Muldoon’s MisfortunesSeries: Those Resilient MuldoonsAuthor: E.V. SparrowPublication Date: 7/16/24Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing GroupPages: 351Genre: Historical Fiction / Christian Historical FictionAny Triggers: Alcoholism, grief from deaths of infant, children, spouse, emotional health, relationship issues.Muldoon’s Misfortunesby E.V. SparrowBlurb:A cursed widower forsakes his faith to ensure his hope.On a verdant island beset by poverty and death, Mick Muldoon dares to escap
Digging for Details: A Historical Fiction Writer's Guide to Research
Digging for Details: A Historical Fiction Writer's Guide to Research by Rebecca PickensYou've got a brilliant idea for a historical novel. The characters are taking shape in your mind, the plot has potential, and you're itching to dive into the world you’re recreating. But wait—how did people address each other in 1840s Boston? What would a medieval midwife have in her toolkit? What music played in Paris cafés during the 1920s? Finding the kinds of details that will make your story feel authenti
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "Sword Brethren"
Book Title: Sword BrethrenSeries: The Northern Crusader ChroniclesAuthor: Jon ByrnePublication Date: 28th November 2024Publisher: The Book GuildPages: 416Genre: Historical Fiction (Action/Adventure)Any Triggers: There are several mild profanities, a non-graphic rape scene and several descriptions of battle and death.Sword Brethrenby Jon ByrneBlurb:1242. After being wounded in the Battle on the Ice, Richard Fitz Simon becomes a prisoner of Prince Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod. Alexander, intrigued
The Subterfuge of an Undetectable Mask - an Editorial Review of "Artimon"
Book Blurb:In late 15th century Venice, only four people are aware and accepting of the subterfuge of his undetectable mask, and Rade's true scarred face behind it. His father-in-law urges him to leave Venice and immerse himself in the French invasion of the states of Italy. Create a story. Get rid of the mask. Come back as who you really are - so the rest of the world will accept your scars. He presents Rade with an unruly cavalry horse named Artimon. A gift Rade doesn't want. Rade departs, acc
The First Woman Poetess in France - an Editorial Review of "I, Christine"
Book Blurb:“Sprightly and sparkling…dramatic incidents abound…a lively rendering of a life and mind that inspires.” In the year of grace 1396, Christine de Pizan is a young Parisian woman living in a tower overlooking the Seine, but hers is no fairy story. Since her beloved husband’s death, she struggles daily to support her aged mother and two small children. Seeking to ease her broken heart, Christine begins to write poetry in a delicate blend of form and emotion that provides a much-needed ou
Casting a Shadow of Darkness and Death Over Singapore - an Editorial Review of "Agony in Amethyst"
Book Blurb:An important visitor casts a shadow of darkness and death over Singapore.Harriet Gordon, newly settled in her new role as a teacher at a girls' school in Singapore, faces uncertainty in her budding relationship with Robert Curran, who has just returned from months in Kuala Lumpur. Curran's expected promotion turns sour when the position is given to an old adversary from his Scotland Yard days.The arrival of the Colonial foreign secretary, Sir Henry Cunningham, revives memories of one
Featured Spotlight for "The Welsh Warrior's Inheritance"
Book Title: The Welsh Warrior’s InheritanceSeries: The Welsh Warrior SeriesAuthor: Arianwen NunnPublication Date: November 21st, 2023Publisher: Historium PressPages: 554Genre: Historical FictionAny Triggers: Some fighting but not overly graphicThe Welsh Warrior’s Inheritanceby Arianwen NunnBlurb:It is 1109 and the Welsh warrior and firebrand, Owain ap Cadwgan abducts Princess Nest from the castle she shares with her children and her husband, Gerald of Windsor. King Henry of England, furious that
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Cover Reveal for New Release - "Shipmate: A Royal Regard Prequel Novella" (The Sailing Home Series Book 3) by Mari A. Christie
Congratulations to Mari A. Christie for her new Regency release "Shipmate: A Royal Regard Prequel Novella (The Sailing Home Series Book 3)"!Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:Previously published as Shipmate by Mariana Gabrielle.The heavy hands and sharp tongues of Bella Smithson’s family have left her almost too timid to converse with a gentleman, much less conduct a husband hunt. Unfortunately, her overbearing aunt and managing cousin are determined to hel
Cover Reveal for New Release "Tis Her Season: A Royal Regard Prequel Novella" by Mari A. Christie
Congratulations to Mari A. Christie for her new Regency release "’Tis Her Season: A Royal Regard Prequel Novella (The Sailing Home Series Book 2)"!Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:Previously published as ’Tis Her Season by Mariana Gabrielle.Charlotte Amberly would rather eat a lump of coal for Christmas dinner than marry the Marquess of Firthley, so when her parents cancel her London Season in favor of a rush to the altar, the feisty debutante takes husban
Cover Reveal for New Release "Royal Regard" by Mari A. Christie
Congratulations to Mari A. Christie for her new Regency release "Royal Regard (Book One in the Sailing Home Series)"!Cover design by White Rabbit Arts at The Historical Fiction CompanyBlurb:Previously published as Royal Regard by Mariana Gabrielle.When Bella Holsworthy returns to England after fifteen years roaming the globe with her husband, an elderly diplomat, she quickly finds herself in a locale more perilous than any in her travels—the Court of King George IV. As the newly elevated Earl an
Conspiracy and Catastrophe in Ancient Middle East - an Editorial Review of "The Flood"
Book Blurb:'Mystery, conspiracy and catastrophe combine in this tense evocation of the ancient Middle East.' Steven Veerapen2700 B.C.Sumer.Uruk’s growing supremacy over Sumer is threatened when its main levee collapses and a flood destroys the Ziggurat of Inanna and its intricate system of canals. Uruk’s priest-king, The En, is forced to call on the city’s army to help rebuild the structures before the Euphrates River rises again.Zag, the chief scribe of Uruk’s military leader, is tasked with or
A Mystery Behind the Painting of a Famous Couple - an Editorial Review of "Pursuing a Masterpiece"
Book Blurb:ZARA ROSSI quietly closes the door behind her and tiptoes into the Ancient Manuscripts Room in the Papal Archives in Rome. The young American Ph.D. candidate seeks information for her dissertation and surveys the scene, yearning to join the world’s elite scholars. Disheartened after a seemingly unsuccessful day hunting for little-known information about Henry VIII’s abdication from the Roman Church, she prepares to depart. But in the final moments before closing, Zara stumbles upon a
Standing Up for Rights in the New York City - an Editorial Review of "Choosing Herself"
Book Blurb:The day hinted of spring long overdue. It was March 25, 1911. In Greenwich Village, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was on fire. Nell Walker witnesses young girls jumping to their deaths to flee the flames blocking their escape. The raging inferno kills 146 and sparks an ember in Nell that burns. She vows that the world she lives in must change-a world divided by class, color, and the desires of the heart.A brave, charming, yet fiercely independent woman, Nell leaves the comfort of he
New Release Book Blast for "Ghost Encounters" by Helen Hollick
Book Title: Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North DevonAuthor: Helen Hollick with Kathy HollickPublication Date: 27th February 2025Publisher: Taw River PressPages: 201Genre: Non-Fiction (with a bonus of two short stories)Ghost Encounters: The Lingering Spirits of North DevonHelen Hollick with Kathy HollickBlurb:Everyone assumes that ghosts are hostile. Actually, most of them are not.You either believe in ghosts or you don’t. It depends on whether you’ve encountered something supernatu
Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "A Woman's Lot"
Book Title: A Woman’s LotSeries: The Meonbridge Chronicles, Book #2Author: Carolyn HughesPublication Date: February 5th, 2025 (audiobook publication)Publisher: Carolyn HughesListening Length: 12 hours and 15 minutesGenre: Historical FictionA Woman’s LotThe Second Meonbridge ChronicleCarolyn HughesNarrator Alex Lee @alexleeaudioBlurb:How can mere women resist the misogyny of men?1352. In Meonbridge, a resentful peasant rages against Eleanor Titherige’s efforts to build up her flock of sheep. Susa
Book Launch for Historium Press New Release "Tangled in Water" by Pam Records
Congratulations to Pam Records for her new release "Tangled in Water" from Historium Press!1932. Natalia is 16 anda bootlegger's daughter, playing the mermaidmascot on a rundown paddlewheel used to entertainbrewers and distributors. A sequined costume hides herscarred and misshaped legs, but it can't cover up the painfulmemories and suspicions that haunt her. An eccentric healerwho treats patients with Old Country tonics, tries to patch wounds,but only adds to the heartache. A fierce storm threa
A Young Adult Historical Fantasy - an Editorial Review of "The GCP: The First Resurrection"
Book Blurb:Parallel universes are at play in a not-so-distant-future in THE GCP: THE FIRST RESURRECTION. Planet Earth is being attacked by a set of gods, led by the mighty goddess Vera. A pitched battle for the future of the Universe commences and three teenagers are instrumental in defending humanity from gods hell-bent on destroying them. Angela Lopez, a 17-year-old, fights depression along with alien forces and discovers her superpowers. Cade Walker, a 16-year-old has conflicting alliances as
Love and Loyalty in 15th Century Scotland - an Editorial Review of "Born to Trouble"
Book Blurb:“Historical fiction at its very finest!” ~ Readers’ FavoriteIn the turbulent landscape of 15th-century Scotland, Alexander of Islay, Lord of the Isles and heir to the earldom of Ross, welcomes King James home after a long captivity in England. Yet behind the façade of royal approval lies a web of treachery. Alexander’s father triumphed at the Battle of Harlaw, securing for his son the title Earl of Ross, but Alexander must navigate a perilous court where loyalty is a fleeting shadow i