Category: Books

Castles, Christmas, and Books

We are past Halloween and Bonfire Night, and thoughts and the season are turning towards Christmas. Christmas was the longest holiday of the year in the medieval period described in my novels and the winter is a great time to cosy up with a book. If you have a historical fiction fan on your Christmas…

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Christmas Presents for History Fiction Fans

Got someone on your Christmas list who is into history and historical fiction, medieval murders, medieval ladies in Wales, France, Spain? Look no further. My Christmas Bookshop makes those Christmas presents easy. You can order a beautiful hardback or an unputdownable paperback and get it sent anywhere in the UK or the US direct from…

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Talking Self-Publishing

If you happen to live anywhere near St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK, I’m giving a talk on my self-publishing on Wednesday 19 November 8pm I reissued my backlist of five historical novels in 2023 and published a new sixth novel in 2024. It’s been a steep learning curve and a rewarding undertaking. £5 guest entry for…

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The Elizabethans

I talked with historical fiction author Tony Riches about his latest book, Bess – Tudor Gentlewoman. Forced to choose between loyalty and love, duty and desire, this is the story of Bess Raleigh, one of the last true Elizabethans. What attracted you to writing about this period of history, Tony, and why Bess? After the…

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New Book Review – Women in History

A new review of Love’s Knife just published on Amazon emphasises the focus on women in history in my novel: ‘Warr skillfully immerses readers in the vibrant yet unforgiving world of a female troubadour, shedding light on a chapter of history where women’s stories are often overlooked. Through rich detail and keen historical awareness, she…

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