“Jolabokaflod” is an Icelandic tradition of giving books as gifts on Christmas Eve. The Historical Writers Forum is celebrating this tradition throughout December, with members…
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Janet Wertman Posts
I am thrilled to be welcoming Olivia Longueville back to the blog – with a wonderful article exploring the impact of Anne Boleyn’s early years…
In December 1546, Henry VIII had a little more than a month left to live. Although he likely didn’t see the time frame as being…
So first, Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating. This may seem like a strange day to launch a new book (when no one will be…
Jane’s reign spanned nine days in July 1553. When Mary acceded, a trial was quickly held for Jane’s father-in-law, the mastermind behind the attempted coup.…
Just a short recap – on November 2, Henry learned about Catherine’s past (you can read about that here). To his credit, he did not…
The last time I wrote about Jane Seymour’s death was back in 2014 – and I don’t really have a huge amount to add on…
Steve Donoghue is a book reviewer for the Christian Science Monitor, the Washington Post, and the National; he is also one of the (founding) editors…
I am thrilled to announce that the Seymour Saga, the story of the unlikely dynasty that shaped the Tudor era, is finally complete. The climax…
I love that Tony Riches and I have both ended up in the Elizabethan era at the same time! Well, he is a little ahead…
