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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Books are the perfect getaway— and one of my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries is on special sale for a limited time! www.andreapenrose.com/books/the-wr...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

My publisher has a fun mini Q & A with me posted on Instagram—come check it out! www.instagram.com/p/DQpj_SdicP...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

On the Word Wenches today Christina visits the site of Birka, a former Viking town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lots of pieces from board games have been found there, among other things. Are you a fan of board games? wordwenches.com/birka-a-viki...

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Birka – A Viking Trading Town – The Word Wenches

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Anne Gracie is talking about other people’s bookshelves, what treasures you find and what you might learn about the owners. And how hard it is to cull books. wordwenches.com/other-people...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm exploring the Oracle of Delphi and musing on the feeling of cosmic connection with magical places around the world. wordwenches.com/the-magic-of...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Mary Jo Putney has just returned from a Puget Sound cruise, riffs about the cruise and the lovely city of Seattle. Enjoy@ wordwenches.com/sailing-into...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

It's here! Murder at Somerset House is now out in the world! You can read an excerpt and purchase it at your favorite book retailer—just click the link! www.andreapenrose.com/books/the-wr...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm musing about the challenges of keeping a long-running series engaging—and hint at some big surprises in my new Wrexford & Sloane release, heh-heh! wordwenches.com/the-long-and...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Anne Gracie asks, "Who wears the pants?” With a brief history of the wearing of pants by women and the wearing of dresses by young boys. wordwenches.com/who-wears-th...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Do you believe in fairies? Today on the Word Wenches, Susan King talks about blending fairy lore into her latest Scottish Regency novel. wordwenches.com/a-regency-fa... ‎

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay visits a reconstructed Viking Age farm whose name is based on a runestone. Have you ever seen a runestone in real life? Truly impressive! wordwenches.com/a-late-vikin...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

A lovely "One Minute Book Review" video posted on my Amazon page for my new Wrexford & Sloane mystery, which releases on September 30! www.amazon.com/vdp/0dbea190...

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Watch Do Wrexford & Sloane Face Their Most Dangerous Case? on Amazon Live

Shop with expert advice from Deby in their latest video Do Wrexford & Sloane Face Their Most Dangerous Case?.

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Nicola Cornick is talking about The Thursday Murder Club and ageism. Do you agree that age is just a number? wordwenches.com/the-thursday...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay is wondering how dark the Dark Ages really were and admiring the amazing artifacts unearthed from that period. What do you think? wordwenches.com/how-dark-wer...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Today on the Word Wenches we are talking about favorite summertime treats - perfect for the hot season! What are yours? Suggestions please! wordwenches.com/ask-a-wench-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Nicola Cornick attends the graduation day of her latest guide dog trainee and reflects on the experience of raising guide dog puppies. (With cute pictures!) wordwenches.com/guide-dog-pu...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm musing on the luminous allure of fireflies—and what makes them light up the night! wordwenches.com/the-elementa...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Hot romances, heartfelt contemporaries, clever twists on Shakespeare, WWII mysteries—the Word Wenches are dishing on their favorite reads this month—come share yours! wordwenches.com/what-we-are-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay admires the amazing works of Japanese print artist Hiroshige - a true master of this art form! Do you like East Asian art? wordwenches.com/hiroshige-ja...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I'm so excited to announce that my spiffy new website is now LIVE! Along with excerpts and buy links, I have a special "BEHIND THE PLOTS" section where readers learn all about the people, scientific innovations and fascinating twists of history that have inspired my stories. www.andreapenrose.com

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Pat Rice is bringing you an oldie but goodie from 2016 (after all, history does not change!) that is far more entertaining than her current rock research—the insanity of noble titles as brought to you by the lowest rung—the baronet wordwenches.com/baronets/

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Today the Word Wenches talk about writing series. Do you love series or would you rather go back to single title stand-alone books? Do you have a favorite series? And what about long series? Can a series be too long? Come join us for the discussion. wordwenches.com/ask-a-wench-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay attempts to learn how to use a drop spindle - not easy! Have you ever tried? wordwenches.com/drop-spindle...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Anne is talking about festivals and fire and reminiscing about the bonfires of her childhood. wordwenches.com/festivals-an...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, we're dishing on what we've been reading. There's history, mystery, and of course, romance! wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The hardcover edition of my current Wrexford & Sloane mystery is now part of a special Amazon Prime Promo! Snag a copy for the special discounted price of $14.06. The deal ends 7/11/25! www.amazon.com/dp/1496739965/

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm exploring the backstory of the decadent sweet-salty chocolate bar that is taking the world of confection-lovers by storm! wordwenches.com/a-sweet-sens...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It's the food season for the Word Wenches! Join Mary Jo Putney as she revisits a proper British cream tea: wordwenches.com/a-proper-cre...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Anne Gracie is talking about the development of restaurants, beginning with one man selling soup that “restored” people, and how the 1956 Olympic Games revolutionized Melbourne’s dining scene. wordwenches.com/eating-out/

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, we are discussing food likes and dislikes - what's the strangest thing you've ever eaten and what would you absolutely never touch? wordwenches.com/ask-a-wench-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Random thought for the day: I love seeing bees at work, buzz, buzz, buzz!

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches blog, join Susan King on her recent sojourn in Scotland! wordwenches.com/a-sojourn-in...

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A Sojourn in Scotland – The Word Wenches

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm talking about matching wits with Artificial Intelligence . . . and the results were rather interesting! wordwenches.com/matching-wit...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Mary Jo Putney invokes glorious memories of fish and chips: wordwenches.com/fish-and-chi...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

On the Word Wenches today, Anne is talking about house plants and the pleasure they can give us. wordwenches.com/plants/

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Plants – The Word Wenches

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, we're dishing on what we've been reading lately—contemporary romance, timeslips, Regencies, women's fiction, we have it all! Come find a new favorite and tell us about yours! wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

FREEBIE ALERT! My publisher is doing a Goodreads Giveaway of 100 free ARC paper copies of MURDER AT SOMERSET HOUSE, my upcoming Wrexford & Sloane mystery, which releases September 30th. The offer ends June 10, so act quickly! Just click on the link to enter! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Book giveaway for Murder at Somerset House (Wrexford & Sloane, #9) by Andrea Penrose May 27-Jun 10, 2025

Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from May 27-Jun 10, 2025. “[Penrose] mixes mysteries, details of the era, and a slow burnin...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay continues her adventures in Japan in Hakone, Odawara and Kyoto - join her for some armchair travelling! wordwenches.com/travels-in-j...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

My editorial assistants were delighted to open the box that just arrived and find a bunch of shiny new ARCs for my latest Wrexford & Sloane mystery, which releases on September 30th! It's up for pre-order now! www.amazon.com/Murder-Somer...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm musing on what elemental joys in Life help keep me happy and grounded in these fraught times. wordwenches.com/what-makes-m...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The Word Wenches are celebrating our 19th anniversary by looking back at 2006 and what we were doing. It’s a bit of a snapshot of publishing and how things have changed. Come over to the blog and join us for some cyber champagne! wordwenches.com/happy-19th-a...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

oday on the Word Wenches, we talking about our current favorite TV shows. What are you watching lately? wordwenches.com/ask-a-wench-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Nicola Cornick takes a twirl around some Georgian assembly rooms, sharing stories of balls, dodgy chandeliers and a fight over the dessert buffet at Bath! wordwenches.com/lets-get-tog...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I miss my amazing, artistic and adventurous Mother, who never stopped exploring! (She was flying airplanes in her 80s) Thank you for always encouraging me to let my imagination soar—and for setting an wonderful example that there are no limits on what a girl can do!

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, I'm sharing the thrill of "hands-on history" as I actually got to handle a "Baby Egg" Regency pistol made by the famous London gunmaker Joseph Egg. wordwenches.com/hands-on-his...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Pat Rice digs up vegetables and ponders pickling in the Regency. How does a Regency mother feed her kids? wordwenches.com/how-do-your-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, we have a roundup of What We’re Reading this month – a very eclectic collection! How about you? Recommendations please! wordwenches.com/what-were-re...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Christina Courtenay is celebrating the release of her latest dual time story SHADOWS IN THE SPRING set in Roman era Britannia and present day Bath! There's an excerpt and a chance to win a giveaway! wordwenches.com/new-release-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Don't miss the special three-day pre-order sale at Barnes & Noble. It's 25% off, but you have to act fast! Just click on the link below and use the code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-at-... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-at-...

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Andrea Penrose @andreapenrose.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today on the Word Wenches, Mary Jo Putney considers the recent release on the audio of her Golden Lord, then dives into the history of audiobooks. wordwenches.com/audiobooks-2/

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