Welcome to my blog

Here I give some insights into my writing process and provide some extra details about characters, locations and events that don't make it into the books.

If you have comments or photos of locations, I'd love you to get in touch.

Julian

TRADING PLACES: An Interview with the Mierjewski Brothers

February 01, 2022

The intrepid reporter from Renaissance Weekly catches up with the dynamic Hanseatic merchant duo who've been making waves in both Baltic and English waters

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10 Surprisingly out-of-character decisions by Tudor monarchs

August 08, 2025

The monarchs of the Tudor dynasty were anything but consistent. Here are ten of their strangest decisions.

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England's Greatest Rebellions: When the People Said "Enough!"

August 22, 2025

Let's face it, if there's one thing the English have excelled at over the centuries, it's standing up to authority when pushed too far. From outraged peasants to ambitious nobles, England's history is punctuated by dramatic uprisings that remind us: people have limits.

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10 interesting facts about Henry VIII

August 04, 2025

Is there anyone on the planet who hasn’t heard of this Tudor monarch? From “hero to zero” is one way of looking at him!

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Who wants to be a Tudor (points) Millionaire?

October 22, 2025

Learn about the Tudors with this free fun quiz

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WARRIOR-STATESMAN: An Interview with Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke

August 01, 2025

Our reporter interviews the Tudor giant, Sir William Herbert

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Tudor Timeline Game released

July 18, 2025

I'm happy to announce the release of a new game on the website: Tudor Timeline Simply put 4 Tudor events in chronological order before the time runs out. Three levels of difficulty. I dare you to beat all the levels!

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Our intrepid reporter tracks down the rusticated Lady Mary FitzRoy

October 13, 2025

Is Mary FitzRoy bitter with her lot, as well as reduced and rusticated?

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MATHEMATICAL MARVEL: An Interview with Dottore Gerolamo Cardano

October 05, 2025

Our intrepid reporter interviews the Italian polymath, Gerolamo Cardano

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Nicholas Whitely: In the footsteps of a giant

July 18, 2025

Renaissance Weekly talks to Nicholas Whitely, John Dee's student-assistance in the 1548-1550 period.

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The Spanish Ghost: An Interview with the Empire's Most Conflicted Agent

July 19, 2025

Our intrepid reporter discusses the perils of serving the Spanish Emperor with one of his leading spies in England - Cristóbal Navarro

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The Last Gambit

September 27, 2025

We interview the arch-villain Thomas Seymour. Does he have any regrets for his despicable actions?

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From the Mediterranean to the Thames: Jack Delauris

September 29, 2025

Our reporter catches up with Dr John Dee's most trusted operative

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The Duchess of Dangerous Liaisons

October 04, 2025

Catherine Brandon talks with our reporter in the regular interview slot of Renaissance Weekly

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We sit down with Kat Arden

July 27, 2025

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Renaissance Weekly: An interview with John Dee

May 20, 2024

Our intrepid reporter catches up with the twenty-year-old prodigy after his return from Paris

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Discovering Great Reads: FreeBookTips Featured Divination!

October 23, 2025

FreeBookTips just listed Divination: A conspiracy of blood

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Divination is Ranked #1 in Amazon.com

March 03, 2024

Amazing! A big thank you to everyone getting 'Divination'. We're #1

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Tudor Detective game in the iPhone app

August 07, 2025

The BookCompanion iPhone/iPad app now contains the 'Tudor Detective' game- no WIFI needed!

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