A spy or not a spy
See Jonathan Hopkins interesting article on spies and spying during the Peninsular War http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/spy-why-sir-i-am-no-spy.html?spref=fb
The ABC of Historical Fiction
Interesting results of a survey of Historical Fiction fans carried out in 2012. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-abcs-of-historical-fiction.html
Border Reivers and the Rescue of Kinmont Willie – The story of the Smailholm Panel
The Reivers and the Rescue of Kinmont Willie… The story behind the Smailholm panel. Last summer (rather foolishly as I am NOT an embroiderer) I agreed to take part in…
For all you tea lovers…
Tea is often thought of as a British institution - but it's history in Britain is not quite as you may think! Enjoy this interesting article on the scams surrounding…
Summer Banquet Blog Hop – Attempt 3!!
When I signed up for the Summer Banquet Blog Hop some time ago, I had no idea what I might write about. But like most of my musings this post…
Women’s rights – go back much further than you think!
Fascinating article about the history of women's rights - in the UK at least. You will be surprised at how far back and how extensive they are. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/womens-rights-in-anglo-saxon-england.html?spref=fb
Self-publishing – not a new phenomenon
Interesting take on the(long and illustrious) history of Self- publishing http://marandarussell.com/2012/07/03/some-of-the-best-books-ever-written-were-self-published/
Mind your manners regency-style
And I despair of getting current small visitor to keep a bottom on his seat at the table - never mind trying to achieve this... http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/mind-your-manners.html?spref=fb
Latest issue of the Historian Magazine – by kind permission
Great intro to this magazine - several really interesting articles - well worth a look (and not just for my honourable mention... http://historicalnovelsociety.org/the-historian-issue-117-historical-fiction-edition/
Mayflower replica for the UK
Having visited the Mayflower replica at Plymouth in US - so little space for so many people - it will be great for UK folk to get a chance to…