I am so excited to interview a good friend of mine, fellow Tudor enthusiast, Ashley Risk. Ashley is the very talented creator of the Tudor portrait edits (and Tudor memes!) on Instagram at @faketudorhistory as well as the administrator of The Anne Boleyn Obsessed group on Facebook. I feel so lucky to have met Ashley…
Inkblot Comedy: Short, funny, historical scripts
What is Inkblot Comedy? Inkblot Comedy is what I’m calling my fictional comedic writings based on historical characters and/or events written in a script format. These short scenes have been written purely for entertainment and comedic purposes and historical accuracy is not the focus. Though based on historical people, the personalities I develop for them…
The stage is set for a Christmas pantomime
I received news this week that the local theatre group I am co-writing a Christmas pantomime with, has voted to go ahead with a 2022 play as long as the theatres are open. I have been working on several Tudor-themed projects behind the screens, so the shift back into panto mode is a bit of…
New historical musing: Does the Holy Maid of Kent’s downfall provide evidence of Anne Boleyn’s innocence?
Have you heard this story before? The one where a woman captures the attention of King Henry VIII and finds herself raised high into a life she never expected. Turning more than a few heads, she continues to rise until she is put down on the king’s orders. Arrested, she is publicly humiliated and has…
New Interview: On the Mug of…Kathryn Holeman
I am so excited to interview my friend Kathryn Holeman. Kathryn is a fantastic artist and a Tudor enthusiast, but has many interests which can be seen in her beautiful fan art. She often paints in watercolour, but is skilled in many mediums and also creates amazing digital illustrations. We are currently working on an…
New Article: The Rainbow in Elizabeth I’s Rainbow Portrait
While Elizabeth looks like she is holding clear plastic tubing, possibly to water the garden of flowers on her gown, it is widely acknowledged this item would have been painted with all the colours of the rainbow. So she is holding a rainbow in her hand, which I believe is actually quite a powerful statement….
Flash Fiction Friday – new ghost story
The Forgotten Spirit By: Laura Loney Deep within the cellar of the ancient, moss-chilled walls, lives the spirit. To most, it is nothing. A whisper of water trickling in a dry room, easily ignored. Creaking footsteps on the worn wood floors, probably only from the unpredictable mist. It brings a chill even on the warmest…
Spring has sprung! New Tudor bookmarks available.
If you follow me on my Instagram account @laurelleavesandlaundry, you’ll know I love to make graphics inspired by Tudor portraits. Two popular edits I have done recently were floral versions of Anne Boleyn and her daughter Elizabeth I. They are now available as bookmarks that can be downloaded and printed here. Please let me know…
What’s on the mug of Tonya Ulynn Brown?
The first in my interview series On The Mug Of… is now available. Find out what’s on the mug of Tonya Ulynn Brown, the historical fiction author of The Queen’s Almoner. Why a mug? I feel like mugs are personal snapshots not only depicting what we love or make us laugh, but can also highlight our…
On the Mug of…
I am so excited to introduce a light-hearted interview series I’m calling “On the Mug of…” Coming this week! Every person featured will answer a series of unique questions and share what design is on their favourite mug by completing the sentence: On the mug of _________ is ____________. The overall effect will, I hope,…