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Author of: ☆Educating the Tudors - January 2023. ☆Women's Lives in the Tudor Era - Feb 2024. ☆Mary Tudor, Queen of France - Feb 2025. Now working on Desiderius Erasmus. All published by Pen & Sword HWA Crown Awards Judge
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We're looking at pairings that came together against all odds. @thehistorybits.bsky.social tells us about Isabella of France & Roger Mortimer, as well as Joan of Kent & Thomas Holland. @amymcelroy.bsky.social joins us to explain how did Charles Brandon get Mary Tudor open.spotify.com/episode/1gVk...

Today we welcome the incredible @mjporterauthor.bsky.social to the Tudor Notebook for a Q&A. open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

My little assistant doesn't find Erasmus as interesting as I do, it seems.... 🐶💤📚✒️

Am thrilled to have interviewed Amy McElroy about her new book, 'Mary Tudor: Queen of France.' @amymcelroy.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?page_id=18800

Today's post by the wonderful @bec1926.bsky.social is out now over on The Tudor Notebook open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

Thank you @janegreyinfo.bsky.social it was a pleasure!

Books 2025 – on sale now – Mary Tudor: Queen of France by Amy McElroy. @amymcelroy.bsky.social @penandswordbooks.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?p=18778

The Tudor Notebook Guest Post - Q&A With Jess Faulkner aka Unholy Tudor amymcelroy.substack.com/p/guest-post... @amymcelroy.bsky.social #Tudors #Podcasts

I'll soon be writing and signing dedications for copies of Mary Tudor, Queen of France. It's not too late to order your copy with a signed and dedicated bookplate and support a wonderful indi bookstore!

Mary Tudor – Queen of France by @amymcelroy.bsky.social '⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A fascinating biographical account of the life of Mary, Henry VIII's sister, and not to be confused with his daughter.' ~NetGalley 🔗 buff.ly/3Ew0ICg #Tudors

Rebecca Larson talks to Amy McElroy, author of Mary Tudor: Queen of France www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Pu... @amymcelroy.bsky.social @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social #Tudors #Podcast

I had so much fun once again chatting to Rebecca!

Today, The Tudor Notebook welcomes author @tonyriches.bsky.social to talk about his writing, research, and latest book open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

Thank you to @ifitaintbaroquepod.bsky.social for having me on the podcast again!

On this day in 1554 Thomas Wyatt entered London. You can read more about the event and why it happened on The Tudor Notebook amymcelroy.substack.com/p/wyatts-reb...

Oh hello February. Long time no see.

The Tudor Notebook have our FIRST EVER video post today! Our guest is the incredible @onthetudortrail.bsky.social Thank you for joining us Natalie, always enjoy chatting with you! open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

If you were waiting until 28th February for the publication day of Mary Tudor, then I have good news! Copies are back from the printer and available directly from the publisher. Other stores may still take a few days to get their stock. www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Mary-Tudor-H...

What a fun interview this was! Huge thanks to The Tudor Notebook! #ASliceofMedieval #podcast

How exciting! A wonderful collection there, but seeing Mary there makes me very happy indeed!

To celebrate the publication day of Scotland's Medieval Queens, Sharon Bennett Connolly joined us on The Tudor Notebook to talk about her experience as a podcaster! Congratulations @thehistorybits.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

I had another really fun chat with Rebecca for @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social This time, we spoke about Women's Lives in the Tudor Era. The book has been out almost a year so perfect timing! You can enjoy wherever you get your podcasts!

So many thanks to @amymcelroy.bsky.social for inviting me!! Please check it out and do let me know what you think.😀

To mark the death of Henry VIII on this day in 1547, @bec1926.bsky.social has written a post over on The Tudor Notebook. If you're more interested in the birth of his father, Henry VII, on this day in 1457, then I recommend @nathenamin.bsky.social post! open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

I'm not really sure what's happened in the last 24 hours, but I appear to have gained quite a few followers, so hello, everyone! Hope you enjoy my history ramblings! If you like Tudor history, there's a bunch of great accounts in the below starter pack to follow!

Today we are launching Q&A guest posts on The Tudor Notebook. Our first guest is @shakeuphistory.bsky.social so if you'd like to hear about Carol Ann's experience with her podcast, Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, head over to Substack and have a read. open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

As we near the publication of Mary Tudor, Queen of France, I'm grateful to those sharing their thoughts. Here is an excerpt of the review by the lovely @hmalagisi.bsky.social The full review is on Heidi's blog & with plenty of other book reviews! Mary is available for preorder in the usual places.

What a fabulous start to the week. I'm over the moon with this review from @hmalagisi.bsky.social thank you!

I really enjoyed chatting to Natalie about Educating the Tudors, hope everyone enjoys it!

I really enjoyed taking part in this interview!

I am absolutely thrilled with this review of Mary Tudor, Queen of France. Whitney, if you see this, thank you so much! Mary is available for preorder in the usual places, but if you'd like to order a copy with a signed and dedicated bookplate, please have a look at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social 🦊📚

Two years ago today, my first book, Educating the Tudors, was published! If you'd like to have a read of a little post about education during the Tudor era, specifically, about two men who held the title 'laureate' then head over to The Tudor Notebook on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/amymcelr...

@tudorsdynasty.bsky.social is here!

I had such a fun time recording an episode with Rebecca from Tudor Dynasty. Hope everyone enjoys! Listen wherever you get your podcasts from! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tud open.spotify.com/episode/2mnVlN youtu.be/-ticCKfSzts

‘Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era’ by Amy McElroy added to the website. @amymcelroy.bsky.social ladyjanegrey.info?p=18384

First time here on BlueSky. Just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm a historian, history blogger and heritage worker. I specialise in little-known stories from history from roughly the 15th century-early 20th century. My debut book, Anthony Woodville Sophisticate or Schemer came out last year.