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Why I Wrote About Elfrida: England's First Crowned Queen
A brief introduction to Lady Elfrida, Saxon England's first acknowledged and recorded queen(contains spoilers)
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Aug 222 min read


The Earl of Mercia's Father and its (very long) book journey
The Earl of Mercia's Father and its (very long) book journey
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Aug 114 min read


On this day in history, 2nd August 924: the 1101st anniversary of the death of Ælfweard, the short-reigned king of Wessex
On this day in history, 2nd August 924: the 1101st anniversary of the death of Ælfweard, the short-reigned king of Wessex
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Aug 22 min read


On this day in history, the death of King Edward (the Elder), 17th July 924
On this day in history, the death of King Edward (the Elder), 17th July 924
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Jul 172 min read


With the upcoming release of Warriors of Iron, here are some of the sources I used while writing the trilogy
With the upcoming release of Warriors of Iron, here are some of the sources I used while writing the trilogy
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Jul 114 min read


A visit to Malmesbury and the Athelstan 1100 Celebrations
A visit to Malmesbury and the Athelstan 1100 Celebrations
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Jul 71 min read


Crime and Punishment in Saxon England AKA yes, you can stage a courtroom drama in an action and adventure series
Crime and Punishment in Saxon England AKA yes, you can stage a courtroom drama in an action and adventure series
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Jul 14 min read


Read about The Royal Women Who Made England - The Tenth Century in Saxon England by MJ Porter
Read the details about The Royal Women Who Made England by author MJ Porter
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Jun 282 min read


The pitfalls and perils of writing about Saxon England by MJ Porter
The pitfalls and perils of writing about Saxon England by MJ Porter
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Jun 276 min read
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