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Some authors use music, others draw on films and TV series, still others turn to paintings for inspiration for their … More “The Beach Scene”: An Edwardian Holiday →

Death of an American Beauty is the third in Mariah Fredericks’ excellent series featuring ladies’ maid Jane Prescott, set in … More Interview With Mystery Author Mariah Fredericks →

I‘m pleased to share news of an excellent savings–my new novel DREAMLAND is priced at 99 cents for the ebook … More ‘Dreamland’ on Discount: 99 Cents for Ebook →

I’m pleased to share the link to my story on Town & Country on the last full meeting between the … More My Story on the Romanovs and the Windsors →

One of the most challenging aspects of the coronavirus crisis is our feeling of helplessness. I live in New York … More ‘The Ghost of Madison Avenue’: Free for 2 Days →

I’m thrilled to report that the venerable Good Housekeeping magazine included DREAMLAND on its list of “The 20 Best Books … More Loving the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval! →

The Oriental Hotel, Brooklyn, opened to the public in 1880. More than 100 years after Coney Island earned the nickname … More Brooklyn’s Gilded Age: The Grand Hotels on the Atlantic Ocean →

I’m terribly excited! My fifth historical novel, Dreamland, is available in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, in paperback … More My Historical Mystery ‘Dreamland’ Now on Sale →

In the UK, the ebook is discounted to £2.99 I’m pleased to share the news that ‘The Crown’ has received … More ‘The Crown’ is a Chirp Deal →

If anyone is coming up a book or two short on their Goodreads Challenge, my novella, The Ghost of Madison … More Goodreads Challenge 2019, Anyone? →

Marley appears to Scrooge, original illustration from A Christmas Carol. The winter solstice, falling on December 22nd this year, is … More Why This is the Best Time for a Ghost Story →

I’m pleased that the paperback of The Ghost of Madison Avenue is up for sale on Amazon. This is a … More Now in Paperback: ‘The Ghost of Madison Avenue’ →

By Nancy BilyeauI’m excited to share the news with you that I’ve written a novella titled The Ghost of Madison … More I Wrote a Christmas Ghost Story →

Amazon selected my historical thriller THE BLUE to be the Kindle Daily Deal for subscribers to its newsletter for Saturday, … More ‘The Blue’ Is the Kindle Daily Deal Today →

By Nancy Bilyeau Sometimes an idea for a new novel is part of a carefully worked out strategic plan, and … More Tudor to Georgian: When a Novelist Jumps Centuries →

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 →

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… →

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 →

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’ 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 →

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’ →

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 →

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 →

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! →

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 →