MJ Porter
Author of historical fiction set in Saxon England & 20th century historical mysteries. A bit obsessed with the Saxon kingdom of Mercia. Pub by Boldwood Books, Pen & Sword and Indie. Infuriatingly prolific.
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My favourite authors
These are my favourite authors - a mixture of historical and mystery and if it's historical mystery, all the better.
Fellow Boldwood Authors
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@alcs.co.uk
We're the Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society. Nobody else in the world does exactly what we do. We've been championing authors and making sure they get paid for secondary uses of their work since 1977 www.alcs.co.uk
@joymutter.bsky.social
Multi-genre indie author of 24 Kindles and paperbacks on Amazon. 9 also have audiobook editions on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. http://joymutter.com
@johnfleonard.bsky.social
Freelance writer and #author of #darkfiction & #apocalypse stories - basically, I mess with words and like scary stuff : ) Books available on Kindle Unlimited - linktr.ee/johnfleonard
@lizanashtaylor.bsky.social
Historical Novelist. 𝔼𝕥𝕚𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℝ𝕦𝕟𝕒𝕨𝕒𝕪𝕤, 2020; and 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 2021. @blackstonepublishing. Writer, Miniaturist. Fox knitter @tinyfoxstory on Instagram and FB. http://lizanashtaylor.com.
@linneatanner.bsky.social
Award-Winning Author, Curse of Clansmen and Kings; Epic Celtic Tale of Love, Magical Adventure, Political Intrigue #HistoricalFantasy #CelticMyth #BookSeries
@gdpenman.bsky.social
Fantasy author. Gentleman scholar. Monster appreciator. https://www.gdpenman.com/
@chris-cave.bsky.social
Writer, blogger, and madman with a box. For proof, read my science fiction novel Transforming Heroes. For my book: https://books2read.com/u/496dGk
@hedyloewe.bsky.social
Autorin. Scifi. Fantasy. Phantastik. Author. Beekeeper. Catmom. Human. Independent.
@yorkliteraryreview.bsky.social
Submit to our creative writing review! 2025 Theme: Roots! More info below https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oRSaPzwGQDI4RzNuGCII1?si=5afbb308cf3f4edf https://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/creativewriting/2025/01/27/york-literary-review-2025-submission-guidelines/
@jrthorp.bsky.social
I write things: literary fiction (LEARWIFE 2021 Canongate), murder mysteries (DEATH ON ICE Faber 2025, the first in the Blanchard Twins Mysteries) and libretti, lyrics, bits of song. Agent: Claire Conrad at Janklow & Nesbit.
@lesleymmck.bsky.social
Retired lecturer in creative writing and miss it! I’m a writer of gothic horror, dark fantasy and weird fiction. Published prose poet. Seeking representation from agents. Proud mum and grandmother 😀 March born Piscean 🧜♀️🐠♓️
@sjkenyon.bsky.social
📚 sh, political, dog-lover. Proud mum to small publishing rising star @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social (Isabelle K) Expect book posts!
@alternativetara.bsky.social
She/Her. Queer. Fat and trying to be fabulous. Here for books, fitness and fun. Looking for a new home after BookTok Getting ready for my Feral Forties
@sflayzell.bsky.social
I write queer stories & edit books sometimes https://sflayzell.com/ Debut novel Cottonopolis out now, a sapphic middle-grade story set in 1840s Manchester https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/cottonopolis-paperback-pre-order Views my own
@lissyporterauthor.bsky.social
The fantasy worlds of author Lissy Porter. All are very different. The Throne of Ash, It Ends at The Wall & A Time of Nines are now available. Station 15 is coming soon. #fantasy author https://throneofash.com
@peasantmagazine.bsky.social
A fantasy & historical fiction literary magazine for lovers of short stories by indie authors. Learn more at: http://fiction.charlesmoffat.com/peasantmagazine/
@kevin-gallant.bsky.social
Canadian Author of Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero. 🗡🛡🔮✨️🧙♂️ https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beyond-the-mark https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9 Singer for Violet Outburst 🎸🎤 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Vf4w9Ze38rLniADBEGKSp?si=AcWduGX
@actuallyreading.bsky.social
Ex-blogger trying to get back to it ✨️ Fantasy, Grimdark, Romantasy ✨️
@michaeljecksauthor.bsky.social
Crime writer - 52 titles Smithsonian Expert speaker fountain pens watercolourist dogs and walking humanist For those hard of reading: 🚫illuminati 🚫book marketeers 🚫attractive young ladies seeking love 🚫religions. Agent: Joanna@hardman-swainson.co.uk
@robeh1979.bsky.social
Writer of historical fiction and nonfiction. As historians will tell you, I am more of a storyteller than a historian. Below are links to my stuff: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0086PTSCW https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0086PTSCW
@peggyjoquewilliams.bsky.social
BRW author of historical fiction and mysteries. Member Historical Novel Society and Historical Writers Association. Huge into genealogy. A progressive who loves our country; believes in our better angels.
@talkingabouthist.bsky.social
Currently undergoing a brand and name change from The Local History Blogger to Talking about History- all things English History including posts, podcasts, reviews, walks, talks and more. Author of Kateryn Parr- Henry VIIIs sixth Queen(Pen and Sword).
@charlottecross.bsky.social
Writer of historical Gothic fiction (she/her). Lover of tea and perpetrator of typos. Debut novel 🦇 THE BRIDES 🦇 published by Tor at Pan Macmillan, out April 2026. Agent: Francesca Riccardi at KNLA 🏴🏴
@traceywarr.bsky.social
Writer of medieval fiction, future fiction, eco fiction, nonfiction writing on contemporary art https://meandabooks.com
@exploringallgenres.bsky.social
Book blogger. Manga and Anime. Japanese snack enthusiast. Writer. Gardener. #booksky https://exploringallgenres.com/
@susancwilson.bsky.social
The House of Atreus trilogy | Clytemnestra’s Bind out now | Preorder Helen’s Judgement | Published by Neem Tree Press | Instagram @susancwilsonauthor https://unbound.com/books/helens-judgement www.susancwilson.co.uk
@stephaniewood.bsky.social
Author: ❤️ GREEK RETREAT #womensfiction ☀️ AEGEAN SUN series #holidayreads 🎄 CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE series #festivereads all available through Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B00JVTS0DK
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands. www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
@lenorehartauthor.bsky.social
Novelist, poet, ghostwriter, Night Bazaar series creator. Historical Novel Society grand prize winner; Shirley Jackson Award finalist. IWU, SoA, & AG member. Ossabaw Island Writers Retreat faculty. Serving 3 cat overlords. https://www.lenorehartbooks.com/
@matthefler.bsky.social
Historian. International History and Intelligence Studies. AJI Postdoctoral Fellow. Former Press Secretary to the Premier of Nova Scotia.
@crhipkins.bsky.social
Author of YA, Clement Series & Historical Fiction. Astronomy, UFO & Baseball lover. Twin of Jay. Avid long-distance runner. USMC Vet. www.hipkinstwins.com https://www.youtube.com/@CraigHipkins
@ellieyarde.bsky.social
I am a kind, thoughtful ball of sarcasm. I read, write, and blog. Author of The Choice Series. Pre 2000s music is the best. www.readingallnightuk.blogspot.com
@domforbes.bsky.social
Designs book covers, plays records etc Northerner near Bath. https://www.mixcloud.com/dominicforbes/ https://www.dominicforbes.co.uk
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social
We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology. https://www.archaeologyuk.org
@ria.ie
Fostering excellence and scholarship to enrich society, e. 1785. Home to the RIA Library, 8 research programmes & a publishing house. www.ria.ie Reg Charity No 20003524
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
The Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches to the history of health, welfare, medical science and practice https://sshm.org/ #histmed
@britishacademy.bsky.social
We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
@museumsassociation.org
Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
@ihr.bsky.social
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
@royalhistsoc.org
The Royal Historical Society is the UK's foremost society promoting the scholarly and professional study of the past. Our membership is an international community of historians: https://royalhistsoc.org/
@aubreywynne51.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling historical romance author Aubrey Wynne resides in the Midwest with her husband, dogs, horses, mule, and barn cats. Obsessions include history, travel, trail riding, and all things Christmas.
@kathleenshoop.bsky.social
Sometimes the past tells a mesmerizing tale! Inspired by family letters (THE LETTER SERIES), historic towns (DONORA & PITTSBURGH), love (ENDLESS LOVE SERIES, PUFF OF SILK) and the holidays ('TIS the SEASON). The perfect diversion awaits!
@alexandraweston.bsky.social
Historical fiction author for @boldwoodbooks. Fantasy author as Alys West. Creative writing tutor and mentor. Member of RNA and HNS. 'THE HOLLYWOOD GOVERNESS' available now from Amazon and bookshops.
@therealbenbruce.bsky.social
Author of The Regulators series. Work in TV. Interviews authors while quizzing at The UK Crime Book Club on FB. Linktr.ee/benbruce
@thecwa.bsky.social
The CWA welcomes writers of crime fiction and nonfiction. Check us out at www.thecwa.co.uk.
@susannahstapleton.bsky.social
Reader, writer, collector, maker. Author of That Dark Spring (2025) and The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective (2019).