My favourite authors
These are my favourite authors - a mixture of historical and mystery and if it's historical mystery, all the better.
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@mjporterauthor.bsky.social
@downham.bsky.social
Medievalist, Liverpool. She/Her. Author of ‘Medieval Ireland’ (Cambridge University Press) ‘Viking Kings of Britain and Ireland’ (Liverpool University Press) currently commissioned for a Penguin Classics volume on the Viking Age
@donovancook.bsky.social
Medieval Fiction writer. Author of the Ormstunga Saga and The Charlemagne's Cross Series. Woden's Spear, book one of The First Kingdom series, is out now!
@jcduncanauthor.bsky.social
Author, engineer and bladesmith. Writing historical fantasy and fiction, author of 'A Song of Steel' https://getbook.at/a_song_of_Steel
@anneobrienauthor.bsky.social
Writer of historical novels celebrating often invisible and silent medieval women who deserve a face and a voice. Sunday Times Best Seller New Novel for February 2025: The Queen and the Countess
@lisahobmanauthor.bsky.social
Author of 24 contemporary romance novels set in Scotland. Signed to Lorella Belli Literary Agency and Boldwood Books. Partner in bookshop Slightly Foxed, Berwick Upon Tweed.
@michellesalter.bsky.social
Historical crime fiction writer. Author of the Iris Woodmore Mysteries and Murder at Merewood Hospital. Hampshire UK. https://www.michellesalter.com
@janedunnauthor.bsky.social
Once a happy biographer, now a happy fiction writer, but who knows what's next? N.Y.Times & Sunday Times bestseller with 'Elizabeth & Mary' Elected Fellow of RSL Loves whippets, ancient houses, trees & Avebury Agent:Jim Gill at Felicity Bryan Associates
@debbieyoung.bsky.social
📚Author of hilarious, heartwarming fiction 🔍Cosy mystery & romcom, mostly set in the Cotswolds 🐑 🖋️Published by Boldwood Books ⇩ Visit my website to download a free village mystery ebook www.authordebbieyoung.com
@authormaryg.bsky.social
I live and write on the Isle of Wight. classic whodunnit, murder mysteries.No.1 Bestselling author. I love cats and dogs, new gym member(!) pub. by Boldwood Books. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Castle-Cove-murder-mystery-ebook/dp/B0BKFQZMBC/?
@simonwhaley.bsky.social
Bestselling Author | Writer | Photographer Editorial Consultant, Proofreader, and Author Mentor. Business of Writing and Ask The Agent columnist at Writing Magazine. Mortiforde Mysteries cosy crime series author www.simonwhaley.co.uk
@kellyevans.bsky.social
Historical Fiction Author, I bring strong women out of the footnotes and tell their stories. Described Video script writer, medievalist, art historian. Can be found hiding behind stacks of history books. I also play oboe. https://kellyaevans.com/
@katepoels.bsky.social
#Booklover #Author #CrimeFiction as Kate Wells #ChildrensBooks as Kate Poels Rep'd by Amanda at LBA Published by Boldwood and Maverick
@elizabethrandersen.bsky.social
Author. History nerd. Lover of hiking. Hater of pears. Find my medieval historical fiction novels at www.elizabethrandersen.com
@helenhollick.bsky.social
#PartialSighted #USATodayBestseller Author from #DevonUK writing #HistoricalFiction #1700sNauticalAdventure #1970sCosyMysteries #Arthurian #RomanBritain #1066KingHaroldII #BlogPosts & other readable stuff :-) sorry No DMs contact via www.helenhollick.net
@robin-f.bsky.social
Historian of Roman and early medieval Britain @ Boston College. Writes history from archaeology/material culture. Recently finished a book on Roman dogs. Distracting myself from thinking about the US political Hellscape by thinking about 5th c Britain.
@pennyhampson.bsky.social
Regency mystery romance and contemporary mysteries with a hint of paranormal. History nerd
@melissaaddey.bsky.social
✍️ Author of historical fiction/romance set in Ancient Rome, medieval Morocco, 18th century China and Regency England. PhD in Creative Writing. Run workshops for authors. www.MelissaAddey.com
@claireheywood.bsky.social
Historical Fiction Author | DAUGHTERS OF SPARTA and THE SHADOW OF PERSEUS | Only Connect alumna and quiz enthusiast | Interested in classics, archaeology, mythology, writing, books, films, games Website: claireheywood.info
@chadwickwriter.bsky.social
Best selling author of historical fiction set in the Middle Ages. William Marshal super-fan. Recovering chocaholic.
@anniehistory.bsky.social
Author, Historian, FRHistS, HWA, SoA. Winner HWA/Dorothy Dunnett Soc. Comp, Judge HWA Nonfiction Crowns & HNS story Comp http://anniewhiteheadauthor.co.uk anniewhitehead2.blogspot.co.uk
@cathiedunn.bsky.social
Writer. Medievalist. Blogger. 🇩🇪🏴🇫🇷 Author of #historicalfiction, mystery & romance at https://linktr.ee/cathiedunnwrites Organiser of #BookPromotion at the #CoffeePotBookClub 🥰📚 https://linktr.ee/thecoffeepotbookclub
@amymcelroy.bsky.social
Author of: ☆Educating the Tudors - January 2023. ☆Women's Lives in the Tudor Era - Feb 2024. ☆Mary Tudor, Queen of France - Feb 2025. Now working on Desiderius Erasmus. All published by Pen & Sword HWA Crown Awards Judge
@marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social
Fantasy author. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/marklawrenceauthor
@annamazz.bsky.social
Writer. Very small. Books normal size. THE CLOCKWORK GIRL, BOOK OF SECRETS etc. Writes thrillers as Anna Sharpe. Also a criminal justice lawyer and a dark history geek.
@mjporterauthor.bsky.social
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. Formula 1, 2, 3, E, Academy & Extreme E/H fan.