Lyrical, Gothic and Historical: Kate’s Letter Receives Praise from the Historical Novel Society #TueNews

Courage HNS Historical Novel Society review, Kate's letter a tour-de-force

J Lynn Else, reviewing for the Historical Novel Society (HNS), wrote a wonderul critique for our anthology COURAGE: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope, highlighting Kate’s Letter, my contribution: “Woven with magic and folklore, this beguiling tale unfolds with haunting grace.”

05/08/202631/10/2026

The Book That Should Have Been Lost – It’s Publication Day!

Celebrate with me the publication day of The Book That Should Have Been Lost !

1450: Walk beside the young Vlad Dracula and Kate Webber (When Secrets Bloom) from Roman Fortress to Kronstadt before history became legend.

01/02/202631/08/2026

When Secrets Bloom Reviewed by the Historical Novel Society

HNR Historical Novel Society review When Secrets Bloom Feb 2026

This week brought news I have been quietly hoping for since my latest novel When Secrets Bloom first found its readers: a review from the Historical Novel Society. Penned by Williamaye Jones, the review is available on their website and is published in their print magazine Historical Novel Review HNR Issue 115 (February 2026).