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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Welcome to Day #10 where I am visiting the blog of the lovely Carol McGrath author of the Daughters of Hastings series. Today's theme is the Death of Harold and his Last Resting Place. #HaroldGodwinson #Battle1066 #BattleHastings #penandswordbooks #history carolcmcgrath.co.uk/searching-fo...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Thank you to Anna for hosting me and allowing me to tell you about naughty boy Swegn, Harold's older brother!

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Day #8 read this fabulous book review by Lisl Madeleine! I'm so blown away by it. #bookblogtour #bookrelease #bookreview beforethesecondsleep.wordpress.com/2025/05/18/b...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Day #6 and I chat with Fellow author Lynn Bryant author of the Peninsula War Saga series who asked some amazing questions about my latest book, **Searching For The Last Anglo-Saxon King, r** and my thoughts on the man himself and the events of the period! www.lynnbryant.co.uk/englands-gol...

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England's Golden Warrior- an interview with Paula Lofting

England's Golden Warrior - an interview with Paula Lofting on Harold Godwinson. Lynn Bryant talks to Paula Lofting about her new biography.

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Thanks so much to Cathie for having me on her blog to talk about my favourite King of England!

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Stop #3 on my Harold Blog Tour! Today I am honoured to be the first guest to be hosted by the lovely Georgian historian and writer, Joanne Major. Here I am with an EXCERPT about Harold's illness, from *Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon king, Harold Godwinson * www.joannemajor.com/post/the-ill...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I was snagged by 17th Century historian and author Eleanor Swifthook for a chat about my new book on Harold Godwinson. We talked how Anglo-Saxon and early modern notions of kingship differed and how they faced similar challenges! 11th Century meets the 17th eleanorswifthook.com/2025/05/06/h...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Thank you for this awesome review Lynn

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today my Harold blog tour kicks off - thank you to Tony for hosting me!

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

"The author has managed to combine some impressive research with a well-told story about a somewhat neglected historical character." Thank you for this great review. www.lynnbryant.co.uk/searching-fo...

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Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King by Paula Lofting - Lynn Bryant’s Writing with Labradors

Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King: Harold Godwinson, England's Golden Warrior by Paula Lofting - a review by Lynn Bryant

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Welshman Owen Tudor joins the household of widowed Queen Catherine of Valois - and together they establish a new dynasty: the Tudors mybook.to/Owen #HistoricalFiction #Tudors #KindleUnlimited

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

My cousin found my book in the Sutton Hoo bookshop, So happy to see him there. Never thought I'd see the day! English Heritage, see what you're missing! Do you have Harold on your shelf? If so take a pic for me #Englishhistory #BattleAbbey #AngloSaxon #HaroldGodwinson mybook.to/Haroldpreorder

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Looking forward to a fun blog tour with my friends starting on the 3rd of May! Stay tuned for more information! #Bookblogtour #history #AngloSaxonhistory #Medieval

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Today Marching Through Time, @abelfrageauthor.bsky.social discusses the dark stain on our World History: slavery! Come join us as we travel back in time to a place that was not so enlightened as we are today!Marching through history - a dark, dark stain www.annabelfrage.com/2025/03/24/m...

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Marching through history - a dark, dark stain - Anna Belfrage

As long as human civilisation has existed, a dark stain has existed right alongside: slavery. Sophisticated cultures have arisen and functioned based on slavery. Ancient empires, the predecessors of m...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Today's post is about the maligning of innocent women who practiced innocent arts of healing. Some were old, some young, some lived on their own which made people suspicious Helen Hollick - Author's post on Anna Belfrage's blog is a fabulously informative read. www.annabelfrage.com/2025/03/22/m...

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Marching through history - the innocents: of the persecution of witches - Anna Belfrage

There’s a huge, huge blot on the history of Europe. It starts spreading in the late 15th century and stains the years all the way up to the early 18th century. Years and years of women being persecute...

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Yesterday was an amazing day at my first book signing and launch party for my book Searching for Harold! I couldn’t have done it without the guys. 21 books sold! I’m so proud of you @Haestingas! You made the day special! Thanks also to The Bookshop for hosting me!

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

you don't want to miss this post by awesome author Char Newcombe!

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Thank you Judith for sharing! Anglo-Saxon history is my favourite. Such a fascinating period of history and a far better existence than after the Conquest.

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

WorldBookDay2025 Hey everyone, Today I'm reading by one of my favourite authors, Annie Whitehead @anniehistory.bsky.social A thoroughly well researched work on a fascinating time in our history

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Are you in the South East of England and adore history, especially about kings of the Early Medieval era? You might enjoy an evening at John Pye's The Bookshop! I will also be there during the day signing my books, setails are on the Banner. To Reserve a space, call the number below

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I was so excited to read this today on Anna's blog. I love @anniehistory.bsky.social - her books are amazing. You won't want to miss this

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

1) Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King: Harold Godwinson, England's Golden Warrior If you're interested in history, come to my #Booksigning and #booklaunchevent in #EastGrinstead #TheBookshop Saturday 15th March, from 10am and 18:30 in the evening and hear me talk about King Harold II

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Today our Marching through History endeavour starts with Ancient Queen, Cartimandua who plays an important part in the books of early British history by Nancy Jardine A collaborator of Rome, Cartimandua was treacherous and self-seeking. #womenofhistory www.annabelfrage.com/.../marching...

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Marching through history - meet Cartimandua, Celtic queen - Anna Belfrage

We’re kicking off our march through female history with a post by Nancy Jardine. Nancy has written several engaging (and very educational, if you don’t know much about the period, like me) books about...

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Mercedes Rochelle @authorrochelle.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

G. Lawrence 📚💙📚💙📚‬ ‪@glawrence.bsky.social‬ Princess, Queen, Empress... The woman who challenged a King for the English throne The story of Matilda, Lady of the English, begins Child of Water Just 99p! or #Free #KindleUnlimited! #HistFic #NewYearBooks 📚💙📚💙📚💙 buff.ly/2Up4Mud

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G. Lawrence 📚💙📚💙📚 @glawrence.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#NewRelease! As rumours fly about the new Queen of England, Anna of Cleves faces peril as her supporters push her to resume her place as Queen If the King looks her way, will Anna escape danger a second time? A Cloak of Feathers £3.99 or #Free #KU! #BookSky #ChristmasGifts 📚💙📚 amzn.eu/d/3Kbg4iE

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A Cloak of Feathers: Book Three of The Surface and the Deep: Story of Anna of Cleves

A Cloak of Feathers: Book Three of The Surface and the Deep: Story of Anna of Cleves eBook : Lawrence, G. , Design Studio, Betibup33: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

mybook.to/Sonslive #histfict #greatreads #AngloSaxon #BRAGmedallionwinner Sons of the Wolf is a panoramic snapshot of medieval life and politics as the events that lead to the downfall of Anglo Saxon England play out, immersing the reader in the tapestry of life as it was before the Doomsday Book. .

Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

@blueskywhy.bsky.social why are people I don’t want to follow filling up my feed?

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Cryssa Bazos @cryssabazos.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Dive into a poignant #HistoricalRomance series, where the journey to a happy ending is fraught with challenges but deeply rewarding. Overflowing with passion, longing, and obstacles. #HistoricalFiction buff.ly/419BEu6

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Sir Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, is one of the most intriguing men of the Elizabethan Court. (Audiobook edition narrated by @nigelpeever.bsky.social) 🇺🇸 www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVBMQQ4K 🇬🇧 www.amazon.co.uk/Essex-Tudor-... #Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #Audiobook

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

@marciaclayton1.bsky.social hi Marcia I saw a notification that you were saying hello but longing in I can’t find it! Any way hi I’m well thanks. I agree it’s great to connect! Hope are you doing?

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Brook Allen @brookallenauthor.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

How far would you go for ambition, power, honor, and love? SON OF ROME: mybook.to/0HMl SECOND IN COMMAND: mybook.to/FQ9CeKf SOLDIER OF FATE: mybook.to/5bIc brookallenauthor.com #bookstagram #rome #Roman #ancienthistory #Classics

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Penny Hampson Author @pennyhampson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A marriage of convenience. The perfect solution ... or the start of a dangerous adventure? ‘I relished every minute of this delectable story.’ mybook.to/AnOfficersVow #kindleunlimited #histfic #booksworthreading #BookSky

Book cover of An Officer's Vow showing back view of lady in Regency dress

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Cathie Dunn – Historical Fiction & History 🥰📚 @cathiedunn.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Today, I'm featured on Helen Hollick's wonderful blog, together with several other fabulous historical fiction writers. Check out those highly-recommended reads! ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2024/11/say-... #HistoricalFiction #Thanksgiving #BooksWorthReading @helenhollick.bsky.social

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J.P. Reedman, Author @jpreedman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Today in history little Anne Mowbray, married to the younger of the Princes in the Tower, died aged not quite 9. My novel PRINCESS IN THE POLICE STATION is the story of the life, death and unexpected finding of Anne's remains in 1964. mybook.to/annemowbray #kindleunlimited

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Vivienne Brereton 💙📚📜 @viviennebrereton.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

1513 A secret wedding. 💘 Young love. ❤️ Ambition & intrigue. #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalRomance #KindleUnlimited #CoffeePotBookClub #medievalsky #BookSky mybook.to/aphoenixrising

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Cathie Dunn – Historical Fiction & History 🥰📚 @cathiedunn.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Welcome to Day 3 of our blog tour for ༻*·The Immigrant Queen·*༺ by Peter Taylor-Gooby! Check out our tour stops today, with an intriguing excerpt & a fascinating guest post on Ancient Athens! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/10/blog... #HistoricalFiction #WomenInHistory #BlogTour #TCPBC

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Nancy Jardine @nansjar23.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

AD/CE 71 Northern Britannia is under threat from Roman Legions! If you've read about Lorcan & Nara's [separate] lives and turmoil in Before Beltane -The Prequel, their tumultuous meeting is in Book 1 - The Beltane Choice! #HistoricalFiction #RomanBritain #KindleUnlimited getbook.at/findhere

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Carolyn Hughes - Author @carolynhughes.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Do you love reading #histfic? Especially when it's #medieval? Have you read THE MEONBRIDGE CHRONICLES? #Kindle #KindleUnlimited #Paperback Find them all at: UK amzn.to/2UGOkXm US amzn.to/2IqeeZ3

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Judith Arnopp @jarnopp.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

"Tudor Historical Fiction just as I like it!" #BookReview #HistoricalFiction #Tudors #MustRead #HenryVIII #AnneBoleyn #Audible #KU #SixWives author.to/juditharnopp...

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Brook Allen @brookallenauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The incredible story of Julia Hancock. A girl who loved two men--one as her husband, the other like a brother. And those men were Lewis & Clark. amzn.to/48KZn3N #historywriter #AmericanFiction #AmericanHistory #Lewis&Clark #Americana

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Heather Robinson @hevrob.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Last day at offer price. 99p 99c mybook.to/JunosPeacock First Century Rome comes alive in this compelling read. #ebookoffer #romanfiction #kindleunlimited #treatyourself #99p #99c #historicalfiction #booksworthreading #bookstagram

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Paula Lofting @paulaloftingauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

So I thought I better introduce myself properly, apart from my Harold Godwinson book, I also write historical fiction. My 11thc series Sons of the Wolf follows the fortunes of Sussex thegn, Wulfhere, and his often dysfunctional children. Books 1&2 can be found on Amazon, and 3 is a WIP.

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