Celebrating Storytellers: Helen Hollick Features When Secrets Bloom

book series Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows by Patricia Furstenberg set in medieval Transylvania

I’m thrilled to say that wonderful Helen Hollick – bestselling author, historian, and tireless supporter of fellow writers – featured my new book series Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows with When Secrets Bloom as volume one, on her blog! Helen’s wevsite has long been a gathering place for readers and authors who love stories rooted in history, mystery, and imagination. Her generosity in championing new and established voices alike makes this feature especially meaningful.

You can read the full post on Helen’s blog here: Serious about a Series Spotlight: Today Patricia Furstenberg

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Shoes, Status, and Survival, Historical Footprints from Medieval Transylvania

In medieval Transylvania shoes were more than mere protection… Yes, like almost everywhere in the world by that time. In medieval Transylvania shoes were markers of identity, status, and survival.

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On the Night of Saint Andrew, on Wolves’ Night #Im4Ro

On the Night of Saint Andrew, on wolves’ night, in Romanian folklore it is believed that the boundary between the living world and the realm of the dead becomes blurred. Troublesome spirits, known as strigoii, moroii, or vampires, are said to roam the villages, especially the crossroads, tormenting the living and even inflict harm.