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On the @Wordwenches blog today we’re talking about the books we have enjoyed in February including novels by @eloisa_james @zibbyowens @SarahMorgan_ and @csharris2. Drop in to share your own recommendations! wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

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Today on @Wordwenches @AnneGracie is visiting the beautiful historic city of #Bendigo, founded on the mining of #gold in the 1850’s. wordwenches.com/an-old-gold-...

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Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose is musing on the color blue and the possible reasons we are said to feel blue-deviled! wordwenches.com/singing-the-...

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On the @WordWenches8 today Christina is celebrating the upcoming re-release of her #historicalromance MONSOON MISTS and also admires the beauty of precious stones as the hero is a lapidary. Do you have a favourite type of gemstone? wordwenches.com/monsoon-mist...

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On the blog today Mary Jo completes her reminisces about her Mississippi cruise with a visit to Hannibal, Missouri--the home town of the most American of writers, Mark Twain! wordwenches.com/mark-twain-t...

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On the Word Wenches blog, visit a theatre in Regency Scotland with Susan today! wordwenches.com/the-plays-th...

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On the Word Wenches blog today, we discuss what Valentine's Day means to us and as a whole. Is it for love and romance or just a gimmick to sell cards and roses? Let us know what you think! wordwenches.com/aaw-happy-va...

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Today on @WordWenches @AnneGracie is talking about cold cream. Did you know it was first invented by classical Greek physician Galen in the 2nd century, and for a long time was regarded as a medical treatment. wordwenches.com/cold-cream/

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Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose is musing on an author's delight on discovering unexpected connections in history, which add even more fun to the storytelling within a book-in-progress. wordwenches.com/striking-it-...

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Today on the @WordWenches blog, @NicolaCornick celebrates the publication of her new timeslip, The Secrets of the Rose! #giveaway wordwenches.com/the-secrets-...

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On the @WordWenches8 today Christina gives some background details for her reissued story HIGHLAND STORMS. Who doesn't love the #ScottishHighlands? wordwenches.com/highland-sto...

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On the @WordWenches blog today, Mary Jo visits Jamaica to loll, and accidentally discovers a fascinating bit of American-Caribbean history! wordwenches.com/the-first-sa...

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Today on @WordWenches we present some of the books we’ve enjoyed reading lately — a lovely range from heartwarming Christmas reads, to hilarious romps, romantic medievals and fascinating dives into history. What books have you read and loved recently? wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

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On the @WordWenches8 today Susan is having a snow day! wordwenches.com/snow-day-2/

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Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose is talking about how the little details in the buildings that surround us really matter. Come have a read if you want to smile! wordwenches.com/carved-in-st...

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Today on @WordWenches @AnneGracie is talking about the power of names. wordwenches.com/whats-in-a-n...

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On the @WordWenches today @ChristinaCourtenay sets sail with the trade winds to the Far East - a dangerous but exhilarating journey! wordwenches.com/trade-winds/...

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On the blog today Mary Jo celebrates the joys of soup, especially in winter! wordwenches.com/soup-gloriou...

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On the @WordWenches blog today @NicolaCornick looks at the history of the mighty Bamburgh Castle, the setting for her soon-to-be-released timeslip The Secrets of the Rose! wordwenches.com/bamburgh-cas...

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Henry – Book Three of the Tudor Trilogy: "A fascinating look at the life of Henry VII, the first Tudor king. Highly recommended." (Amazon review) mybook.to/HENRY-Book-T... #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #KindleUnlimited #audiobook

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First she must fight for her inheritance. Then she must fight for her life. Epic historical fiction. Settle back and take the armchair journey of a lifetime. #BookTwitter #HistoricalFiction mybook.to/ADivided

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I'm celebrating the book birthday of the next book in my romantic #Regency Gravesyde Priory #mystery series, The Dilemma of the Dead Scholar! wordwenches.com/happy-book-b... Do you like series? Come talk to me! @wordwenches.bsky.social

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Today on the Word Wenches, we’re dishing on snow and epic snow-ins, both real and in our novels. Have you ever been snowed in? wordwenches.com/ask-a-wench-...

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On the blog today @PatriciaRice celebrates the book birthday of the next book in her romantic #Regency Gravesyde Priory #mystery series, The Dilemma of the Dead Scholar! wordwenches.com/happy-book-b...

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Today on the Word Wenches, @AndreaPenrose is musing on the challenges—and the unexpected pleasures—of giving new life to the first books she ever wrote! wordwenches.com/new-life-for...

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On the @wordwenches.bsky.social blog today, @annegracie.bsky.social tells us a little of the #history of “Ragged Schools” and how they were inspired by the activities of one man, a poor, crippled cobbler in Portsmouth. And from his example, a world wide movement grew. wordwenches.com/ragged-schoo...

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On the @WordWenches blog today, @AnneGracie tells us a little of the history of “Ragged Schools” and how they were inspired by the activities of one man, a poor, crippled cobbler in Portsmouth. And from his example, a world wide movement grew. wordwenches.com/ragged-schoo...

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On @WordWenches8 today Christina discovers an ancient Swedish New Year's tradition - "årsgång" - that involves taking a walk at midnight. Would you dare? And do you have any strange traditions or rituals of your own? Please do tell! wordwenches.com/strange-new-...

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On the @wordwenches.bsky.social @patriceauthor.bsky.social tells us about Flower Basket Day! wordwenches.com/wp-content/u...

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Mary Jo concludes this year's Word Wench Christmastide celebration with some random facts about Twelfth Night! wordwenches.com/twelfth-nigh...

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Over the moon to see the Word Wenches are here!

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Today on the @WordWenches blog @NicolaCornick is chatting about historical hangover cures and celebrating the fact that today is the Festival of Sleep! wordwenches.com/the-festival...

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On the @WordWenches8 today @AndreaPenrose is thinking about the coming year and how to balance all the Necessary-To-Dos with the Really-Want-To-Dos. How about you? wordwenches.com/where-to-go-...

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It’s New Year’s Eve and on the WordWenches, Anne Gracie is reflecting back on the old year and looking forward to the new one. What are you hoping for in 2025? wordwenches.com/new-years-ev...

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On the @WordWenches8 blog today Christina continues the "Twelve Days of Christmas" mini-blogs talking about Christmas gift wrapping. Do you love creating beautiful presents or would you rather leave it to someone else to do? wordwenches.com/christmas-gi...

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In this new Christmastide post on @wordwenches Mary Jo celebrates the seasonal lights of the winter solstice: wordwenches.com/season-of-li...

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Today on @WordWenches8 @Patricia_Rice is celebrating National Chocolate Candy Day–finish all your Christmas candy! wordwenches.com/merry-chocol...

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Today on the Word Wenches blog, we're celebrating National Snowflake Day! wordwenches.com/snowflake-day/

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Our second @wordwenches yuletide post is all about garlands and wreaths! Come and join us to chat seasonal door furniture! wordwenches.com/welcome-in/

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On the @WordWenches8 today @AndreaPenrose begins our annual Wenchly “Twelve Days of Christmas” mini-blogs - come and join us! wordwenches.com/on-the-first...

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The @WordWenches wish you all a very happy Christmas! 🌲

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On @WordWenches today, Mary Jo Putney interviews @AnneGracie about Anne’s new book, THE SECRET DAUGHTER, which goes on sale on Christmas Eve and there’s a #giveaway! wordwenches.com/secret-daugh...

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I can't believe this didn't get more responses! We readers like to indulge in sinful foods, don't we? #histrom #romancelandia

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On the @WordWenches blog today Christina goes Christmas carolling - what's your favourite? wordwenches.com/christmas-ca...

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On the blog today Mary Jo muses on characters she created along the way who are still waiting for their happy endings! wordwenches.com/leave-no-one...

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