DREAMLAND Is Ready for Pre-Order
My fifth novel of suspense, set in Coney Island of 1911, can be ordered today! The publication date is January … More DREAMLAND Is Ready for Pre-Order
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The Mob, Little Italy, and Me…
I’m pleased to join the contributors roster for the website CrimeReads, which is part of lithub and does a tremendous … More The Mob, Little Italy, and Me…
Guest Post By Tudor Novelist Tony Riches
Charles Brandon’s Marriage to Katherine Willoughby By Tony Riches Charles Brandon, Tudor knight and best friend of King Henry VIII, … More Guest Post By Tudor Novelist Tony Riches
A ‘Quantum’ Leap with Patricia Cornwell
I have enormous respect for Patricia Cornwell, who has sold about 100 million Kay Scarpetta mysteries–not bad, right?–plus devoted herself … More A ‘Quantum’ Leap with Patricia Cornwell
‘Dreamland’ Giveaway on Goodreads
‘Dreamland’ is four months away, but the advance copies are ready…and it’s time to give them to readers 🙂 My … More ‘Dreamland’ Giveaway on Goodreads
The Journey to Writing My Novel ‘Dreamland’
Today, August 19th, is the day I unveil the cover of my next novel, ‘Dreamland.’ I think you’ll agree with … More The Journey to Writing My Novel ‘Dreamland’
Emma of Normandy’s Remains ID’d Over 900 Years Later
Researchers investigating the remains held in six mortuary chests in Winchester Cathedral, one of the most important religious establishments in … More Emma of Normandy’s Remains ID’d Over 900 Years Later
Lovely Sketch of Madame de Pompadour
There were few women more careful of their image than Madame de Pompadour, one of the characters in my novel … More Lovely Sketch of Madame de Pompadour
Review of The Blue in NB Magazine!
I’m very happy to share a review of THE BLUE published in the UK literary magazine NB. It is a … More Review of The Blue in NB Magazine!
‘The Blue’ No. 1 Best-selling Historical Thriller for One Week
I’m very excited to tell you that ‘The Blue’ became the No. 1 Best-Selling Historical Thriller on Amazon U.S. on … More ‘The Blue’ No. 1 Best-selling Historical Thriller for One Week
‘The Blue’ Discounted to .99 on Boookbub Day
It’s a big day. My novel THE BLUE has been chosen as the Bookbub offering for all the newsletter subscribers … More ‘The Blue’ Discounted to .99 on Boookbub Day
Thank you, Ian Rankin!
I’m an admirer of the novels of Ian Rankin. I think I’ve read every Rebus book, and I’ve seen both … More Thank you, Ian Rankin!
What Links ‘The Blue’ to ‘Last of the Mohicans’
By Nancy Bilyeau It’s exciting to set a historical novel in a time period that’s rarely chosen by other writers. … More What Links ‘The Blue’ to ‘Last of the Mohicans’
Thank You, Alison Weir!
I am pretty sure I’ve read all of Alison Weir’s books, not just those bestsellers set in the Tudor era … More Thank You, Alison Weir!
The Unbearable Beauty of a Sevres Porcelain Ship
My novel The Blue sends the main character, Huguenot artist Genevieve Planche, into the heart of the porcelain business that … More The Unbearable Beauty of a Sevres Porcelain Ship
Historical Novelist Tony Riches on Finding the ‘Real’ Mary Tudor
I’ve been impressed with the fiction of Tony Riches for quite some time. Tony writes about the early Tudors, bringing … More Historical Novelist Tony Riches on Finding the ‘Real’ Mary Tudor
The Secrets of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack the Ripper’s Last Victim
by Nancy Bilyeau A mournful funeral procession made its way to St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Leytonstone on Nov. 19th, … More The Secrets of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack the Ripper’s Last Victim
Read My New Novel Serialized & For Free
I’m excited to share that my publisher, Endeavour Quill, has joined forces with The Pigeonhole, a global, interactive, online book … More Read My New Novel Serialized & For Free
‘The Blue’ on Pre-Order for Special Discount
Some great things are happening 🙂The Blue, my fourth novel, goes on sale on December 3, 2018. But it can … More ‘The Blue’ on Pre-Order for Special Discount
Evidence Found of a Centuries’ Old Scottish Feud
There are feuds, and then there are feuds. The conflicts between clans in 16th and 17th century Scotland are famous, … More Evidence Found of a Centuries’ Old Scottish Feud
DNA Evidence and the Princes in the Tower
The fate of the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared in the late 15th century, has become not only an … More DNA Evidence and the Princes in the Tower
The Unhappiest Royal Marriage of all: George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
The wedding of Prince Harry to American actress Meghan Markle and the upcoming nuptials of another of Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren, … More The Unhappiest Royal Marriage of all: George IV and Caroline of Brunswick
Cover Reveal for ‘The Lost History of Dreams’
Ta da! Here’s the cover reveal for Kris Waldherr’s THE LOST HISTORY OF DREAMS, which Touchstone Books will publish on … More Cover Reveal for ‘The Lost History of Dreams’
My Conversation with Ruth Ware
I was delighted to have the chance to profile Ruth Ware for the cover of The Big Thrill. Her new … More My Conversation with Ruth Ware
Earl of Sussex: “Right trustie and right well beloved cousin”
With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taking the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it made me think of … More Earl of Sussex: “Right trustie and right well beloved cousin”