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Caroline Wilson Writes: January 2015

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Musings on historical fiction and all things in between. Saturday, January 31, 2015. Author Spotlight: E.M. Powell and "The Blood of the Fifth Knight". Publication Date: January 1, 2015. Thomas and Mercer Formats: eBook, Paperback. Praise for The Fifth Knight. Powell does a masterful job. Highly recommended." Historical Novels Review. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads. The Blood of the Fifth Knight Blog Tour Schedule. Thursday, January 1. Review at Flashlight Commentary.

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Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile: January 2015

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Saturday, January 31, 2015. 2015 January Wrap Up. And so, the first month of 2015 has already come and gone. I'm not certain how time flies so fast, but it definitely does. I measure my months in books :). It's the best way. C) = Children / (YA) = Young Adult / (NA) = New Adult. A) = Adult / (MG) = Middle Grade. GN (Graphic Novel) *AB (Audio Book). Books read and reviewed in January:. A Discovery of Witches (All Souls #1). By Deborah Harkness - Review. By Diana Keuilian - Review. By Maryrose Wood - Review.

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E.M.Powell: The Medieval Origins of Popular Games

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Wednesday, April 1. The Medieval Origins of Popular Games. Hildebert and Everwin with Mouse (and Lion). Here we see Hildebert merely cursing the mouse and has his lectern balanced on a lion. That is a different game, and has fallen out of favour, especially in Las Vegas. These days an easy game that can be played anywhere. Its medieval origins were more demanding. Players had to each collect a " Ticke, a Tacke and a Toe". Not-so-welcome visitor- the Tick. It is interesting that this game was first popula...

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E.M.Powell: February 2015

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Saturday, February 14. Medieval Saints and Lovers. I write historical thrillers and have long had a fascination for all things medieval. One of the aspects of medieval life that has always intrigued me has been people’s devotion to saints. I’ve touched on other blog posts, where I looked at saints' relics. Hang on a minute, I hear you say. This blog is for Valentine’s Day, for lovers. Should I be looking at preserved body parts here? This can be explained when we fast forward to medieval times. The c...

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E.M.Powell: June 2014

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Thursday, June 19. Guest Post and Audio Giveaway: Steven A. McKay- Author of The Forest Lord Series. Today I’m welcoming a great guest to my blog. It’s another medieval writer, Steven A. McKay, author of Wolf’s Head and The Wolf and The Raven. Steven A, McKay. Can you tell us a bit about your take on the Robin Hood legend in your novels? Wolf's Head on Audio. Enter a comment- you might win! Century and was based in Barnsdale Forest in Yorkshire. Also, most modern versions of the legend have Robin as ...

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Manchester Irish Writers: June 2016

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A blog to share the work of the MIW writing group. Thursday, 30 June 2016. Who were the Irish at the Somme? Much of that grievous loss and harm took place at the Battle of the Somme, in Northern France, in which Irishmen from both sides of the political divide fought. Neither was it just Irish men who were at the Somme. Irish women were there, too. Professional nurses and volunteers in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) and the Red Cross tended to the dying and wounded, and drove ambulances. ...It is eas...

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E.M.Powell: November 2014

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Monday, November 3. At this time of year, there is much talk of witches, with large numbers of people happy to don a pointy black hat and party hard. Medieval people would have been unlikely to join in. The matter of anyone who practised magic was complex and they would have recognised the concept of a sorcerer rather than a witch. 169; E.M. Powell. The Practice of Sorcery. The Prince of Devils sends out his ministers. Far more useful evidence to those making accusations of demonic magic were physical ob...

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Jenny Wren and Bella Wilfer: November 2012

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Jenny Wren and Bella Wilfer. Sunday, 18 November 2012. How to write a novel despite everything. Just how did my neighbour score a five figure advance on her first novel, and find herself at the forefront of the digital publishing revolution? Those were the questions on my mind as I walked down the road to interview Elaine Powell – pen name EM Powell. 8211; at her home in Prestwich, north Manchester this week. Setting aside all questions of personal envy ( jealous, moi? Coming out, anyway?

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Contemporary Thrillers | THE BIG THRILL

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Members’ Book Videos. ITW Members’ News. Specials to the Big Thrill. ITW Members’ News. Members’ Book Videos. You are here: Home. Raquo; Latest Books. Raquo; Contemporary Thrillers. The Breastplate of Faith and Love by Paul McGoran. Paul McGoran’s chronicle of the elegant but toxic Chitworth clan continues in THE BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND LOVE (New Pulp Press) his follow-up to the 2015 noir thriller,. Stymied at first by a job that has him chasing down a promiscuous reality-show winner and a missing fianc...

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E.M.Powell: Everyday Medieval Women

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Friday, April 24. So much of the fascination of history is accounts of kings and queens, mighty battles and events that helped shape the modern world. Medieval history is no exception. The murder of Thomas Becket, The Wars of the Roses, Magna Carta, Richard the Lionheart, the Crusades: all indeed showstoppers. But what of the everyday day life that millions of people had to lead? 169; York Museums Trust used with permission. A wife has to agree to her husband’s sexual demands, cannot borrow money w...