In ’Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas I share many ideas on how to bring a touch of Tudor to a modern Christmas for the enjoyment of all guests, not only history buffs. Playing the role of the Lord of Misrule, I have turned that idea on its head. Let me present you with 10…
10 corny Tudor Christmas movies (best left unmade) + 1 bonus one
I hope you have been enjoying these fictional, comedic movie plots and posters! Here is the final one…plus a bonus one (because they are way too fun to make!). Click here to read the full article.
7,8,9 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here’s 7, 8, and 9. Upside Down Christmas starring Harry Tooter and Anna O’Clever. Most people know what they…
4,5,6 of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (best left unmade)
I hope you’re enjoying this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here are 4, 5, and 6: The Most Happy Time of the Year starring Henry Rexy, Anne Boulin, and…
1,2,3, of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (best left unmade)
I hope you’ll enjoy this comedic mini series of 10 corny Tudor Christmas movie plots (better left unmade). Each day, I’ll release three more titles and on the fourth day, I will release the full article. Here are the first three: Dancing in the Snow starring Henry Pricetobepaid Tudor, Kate Howardton, and Tom Cullenpepper. A…
New article: 10 simple ways to teleport into history
My imagination often takes me on a trip into the past. Sometimes the journey is planned and many times I happen upon a time because it cannot be avoided. Here are 10 ways I teleport back in time*. *Metaphorically. I’m a writer not a magician or scientist. A gravel path. Nothing transports me into the…
A Very Tudor Christmas: An online event with historian and author Claire Ridgway
I am pleased to announce that all participants of historian and author Claire Ridgway’s event, A Very Merry Tudor Christmas, will receive a free e-book copy of ‘Twas the Night Before Tudor Christmas! As a bonus, I had a lot of fun creating a cooking video featuring two recipes from the book which will be…
Christmas in July
Do you celebrate Christmas in July? I didn’t, but having written a Christmas-themed book I now see the benefits… Whether you celebrate or not, I created a Tudor-themed word search that can be printed for your enjoyment and personal use. Please see my free printable page here to download the PDF and print yourself a…
Hunting for hag stones and more…
Hag stones or holey stones (sometimes also called witch stones, adder stones, fairy stones, or serpent eggs) are stones with a naturally occurring hole that goes all the way through. They are often created by burrowing creatures and worn straight through by water over time. A string or chain might be threaded through the hole…
What’s to love about independent bookstores?
Today, April 29, is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day so I thought I’d share a list of 10 reasons why I love them! Supporting local If I can buy something local that’s what I prefer to do. It’s a good feeling supporting not only local entrepreneurs, but also the authors and artists with items stocked in…