JL Oakley~Historical fiction author
Historian, writer of historical fiction. Retired museum educator. Garden, books, and bird lover. Skills: can churn and wash butter, write in 19th century cursive & wield beater and froe. https://www.jloakleyauthor.com/
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The Wonderful Worlds of Historical, etc. Museums
I grew up going to the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, interned at the Smithsonian. This is the place for museums around the world.
Historical Fiction Starter Pack
A place for those who love historical fiction and those who write it.
@faithljustice.bsky.social
A Janus-like creature who likes to peer into both the past and the future. I write #HistoricalFiction and rescue #cats. For fun, I dig in the dirt--my garden and #Roman #archaeology sites. https://faithljustice.com #amwriting
@kaitlinfelix.bsky.social
Author, ringbearer, nerd in the Swiss Alps. ADHD/Chronic Illness. She/her 🏳️🌈 RÁN’S DAUGHTERS out MARCH 4, 2025 from Outland Entertainment I like Vikings, crochet, and cats. https://linktr.ee/KaitlinFelix
@davidsandum.bsky.social
Swedish painter & printmaker in Norway • Nature lover • Personal photography • Memoir author • Mental health speaker • Founder of the art charity fundraiser @paeartforacause.bsky.social • No politics acct. davidsandum.com postcardartexhibit.com
@lulleseit.bsky.social
Author of historical fiction, avid reader, gardener, cross-stitcher, grandmother
@thealexiad.bsky.social
I am Anna Komnene. I'm the first known Female Historian. If we want to be historically correct, I'm super dead, but just for fun, I came back and am the author of "From the Ashes of St. Domingue" a historical fiction about the Black French Revolution
@firebobbc.bsky.social
Wildland fire ecologist working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in western North America to build a healthy, resilient environment for future generations.
@arielsclaws.bsky.social
‘At a time like this, it's positively indecent that you don't need a glass of port.’ - My Fair Lady. Libraries. Shetland. Pessimistic.
@carmunist.bsky.social
Learning and teaching my language—Nishnaabemwin. Jijaak ndoodem. Consultant at Oodenaw.com. Award-winning short fiction author and poet. Developmental editor at DarlingAxe.com. Kidlit, YA, hist fic, women's lit. She/they
@ricksteveseurope.bsky.social
Guided by the vision of Rick Steves, we see travel as a powerful way to understand our world. European travel tips, inspiration, and information. #KeepOnTravelin
@victoriamillerston.bsky.social
#Writer Querying a work of #historicalfiction that takes place in 18th century coastal colonial North Carolina. Visit my website: www.victoriamillerston.com Member Sisters-in-Crime, James River Writers #BookSky 💙📚 Historical Fiction ⏳📚💙
@katywalls.bsky.social
❤️travel, books, writing, & cats Don't💔prejudice, racism, & animal cruelty. Travel site, AmericanRoads.net & books site KatyWalls.com. Blue dot in FL. From New Orleans. 😼owner, Travel Writer, Publisher, Author & member of IFWTWA and SistersinCrime 🚫DMs
@jopriestleynovels.bsky.social
Historical tales of real, imperfect love in Brontë Country. Every woman is the flawed hero of her own story. Link below ⏳📚 https://linktr.ee/women_of_old_yorkshire_novels
@profgabriele.com
Professor, medievalist, author THE BRIGHT AGES (2021), BETWEEN PROPHECY & APOCALYPSE (2024), & now OATHBREAKERS (Dec 2024) nostalgia/apocalypse. religion/violence. medieval/modern. Neutral Good. He/ him. profgabriele.com buttondown.com/modernmedieval
@christinacourtenay.bsky.social
Aka Pia Fenton. Author - timeslip/time travel, historical romance - Vikings! 1/2 Swede, chocoholic, history buff. Repped by Lina Langlee, The North Lit Agency.
@deborahsorensen.bsky.social
Curator of Exhibitions, Nantucket Historical Association. Telling stories, sharing cool stuff about island history, global connections. Film location nerd, mama bear, Park Ranger at heart. She/her.
@louisehung1.bsky.social
Author of HUNGRY BONES (Scholastic). Ghosts, death, Asians. Of xoCreepyCorner. Ask a Mortician. Workin’ for the cats of Good Home Pet Adoptions in Brooklyn! “Overly sincere” she/her For contact, reviews, fave works, cats visit https://linktr.ee/louisehung1
@jennifer-mueller.bsky.social
Writer, Traveler, wanting to see the world in real life or while sitting in my chair. www.jennifermuellerbooks.com
@valmcdermid.bsky.social
Writer, broadcaster, civil(sometimes) partner, mother, lesbian feminist, lover of libraries, vocalist with the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Once described as the ‘gobby shop steward of crime fiction’. Www.valmcdermid.com @quineofcrime on Insta
@lucykpick.bsky.social
Medieval historian by day, historical novelist by night. My historical novel #Pilgrimage is now out from Cuidono Press. Jackal. Princess. She/her. Banner is Muhammed Sami.
@nicoleevelina.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction, biography and nonfiction. Speaker, feminist, history nerd.
@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social
Author of #historicalthriller The Byzantine Cross, a Sarah Kraft #WWII novel, ReleaseNov'24 Next: The Argentinian Affair (Sarah Kraft) Traveler, writer, artist
@heavycrownpress.bsky.social
👩🏫MLIS, armchair philosopher, undergrad history minor, Eta Sigma Phi, Childless cat-dog lady, INTJ, dyslexic, neurodivergent ⚓️Navy veteran 👩💻Substack Writer: https://www.heavycrownpress.com About me: see pinned thread
@dvbishop.com
Writes Cesare Aldo historical thrillers, set in Renaissance Italy • CARNIVAL OF LIES out 26.05.25 • Buy my books: https://linktr.ee/D.V.Bishop • Free newsletter: https://dvbishop.substack.com • Rep: @jennybrownagency.bsky.social • Ex-Tharg
@bexbookaholic.bsky.social
Book-obsessed, theatre-loving feminist with a liberal outlook on life. Mental health champion. Award winning book blogger. https://bookaholicbex.wordpress.com/
@noveldeelights.bsky.social
European book blogger/reviewer at noveldeelights.com. Mostly crime fiction, thrillers and historical (crime) fiction. Not accepting requests. 💙📚 Likes books, dogs 🦮, wine, Italy, tennis and Lego. Also on Goodreads, StoryGraph and Instagram
@hns-nyc-chapter.bsky.social
We are the New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society. Our current chair is Loretta Goldberg. Visit our website at hnsnyc.org.
@lisajyarde.bsky.social
@gaepol.bsky.social
Author, artist, swimmer, mama, wife, lawyer, human, maker of wishes for our broken world.
@rustyallenauthor.bsky.social
New novelist. Vine Leaves Press author of ELLA'S WAR, award-winning debut historical fiction. http://linktr.ee/rusty_allen_author Next up from VLP: my new thriller QUEEN OF THE BAY - release date Feb. 2027.
@bluepit.bsky.social
A BlueSky exclusive storytelling hype/pitch event designed for storytellers to uplift and encourage one another and connect with industry professionals. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage they are in. (https://bluepit.carrd.co/)
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands. www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
@swlawrence.bsky.social
Writer of climate fiction or cli-fi. But my work is preapocalyptic and optimistic, unlike most works in this space.
@nielanell.bsky.social
Shetland knitwear, but not as you know it. Visit us in Hoswick or browse our boutique online. https://nielanell.com/
@shetlandlibrary.bsky.social
Free, fun, informative and educational - public and school library services for Shetland. Further north than Orkney. 01595 743868 shetlandlibrary@shetland.gov.uk
@bbcworldbookclub.bsky.social
Follow for sneak peaks, which authors are coming up, and share your questions to be part of our global book club! New podcast episodes 1st Sat every month https://tinyurl.com/BBC-World-Book-Club Send questions via DM or to worldbookclub@bbc.co.uk
@abelfrageauthor.bsky.social
History nut, avid reader & writer. Author of acclaimed time travel series The Graham Saga, medieval series The King's Greatest Enemy & The Castilian Saga. Guzzles tea, loves chocolate and HEA . . . https://www.annabelfrage.com
@alisonmorton.bsky.social
Writer of #histfic, #althist and contemporary #thrillers and any combination thereof. Also language nerd, historian, 'what if' explorer, Roman nut, wine drinker
@jconmartin.bsky.social
Longtime teacher and author of The Poland Trilogy, The Theodora Duology, and The Boy Who Wanted Wings
@davidgaffen.bsky.social
Reuters editor, journo since the 1990s, New York, loves travel, dogs, fried food. Jewish. Writer of fiction. Undefeated against my television in arguments.
@helenparusel.bsky.social
Author of Historical Fiction: The Last Bookshop in Prague, The Austrian Bride, A Mother's War. Love to meet bookish people.
@sincnational.bsky.social
Sisters in Crime has been supporting crime writers since 1986. We offer education, advocacy, support and community for all writers. We're where writers belong.
@authorjennylang.bsky.social
Author | Historical Fiction | Editor/Assistant Publisher Cicada Song Press | Cat Lover | Gardener www.jennylangauthor.com
@annelamott.bsky.social
Mother, wife, Nana, activist, Sunday School teacher, sister. Bird by Bird, Somehow: Thoughts on Love. Old quotes compiled by Dean Dauphinais.