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Janet Wertman
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Grantwriter by day, historical fiction author by night. Always happy to talk Tudors, books, and writing!

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Nov 14
Hello Bluesky! I write historical fiction (my Seymour Saga is complete, and my Regina Series is coming soon!) and am always happy to talk #Tudors, #books, and #writing!
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Thrilled to have my review of Borman's The Stolen Crown published in Open Letters Review!
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The Stolen Crown by Tracy Borman — Open Letters Review
The story behind the legendary change of dynasties
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November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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New post on the blog - a fascinating guest article about jewelry at the Tudor court!
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What Henry’s Wives’ Jewellery Tells us About the Tudor Court - Janet Wertman
Today, I am delighted to welcome Sam Mee to the blog. Sam is founder of the Antique Ring Boutique (https://antiqueringboutique.com/), based in London (hence the…
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November 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Thrilled & honored to announce the audiobook release of NOTHING PROVED: Regina Series Book 1, by the brilliant @janetwertman.bsky.social
An exceptional book about the life & times of Tudor Queen Elizabeth 1st of England.
Sample: bit.ly/48hJVzw
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Nothing Proved
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. “A compelling period piece which brings to life the early days of one of history’s greatest monarchs”–Kirkus Reviews Danger lined her path, but destiny led ...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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August 25, 1554 – Death of the Duke of Norfolk

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August 25, 1554 – Death of the Duke of Norfolk - Janet Wertman
Talk about nine lives!! The third Duke of Norfolk was the highest peer in the land after the king (or queen), and managed to cheat…
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August 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Great review in Open Letters of Joanne Paul's new book
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Thomas More by Joanne Paul — Open Letters Review
Joanne Paul’s wonderful new biography of Thomas More
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August 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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For those of you who never got around to asking me for a copy! ;)
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Robert Dudley's Brush-Off Letter to Douglas Howard - Janet Wertman
Earlier this week, I uploaded a post about the birth of Robert Dudley, Jr. that mentioned a letter that Leicester sent to a lady who…
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August 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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New post on the blog!
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August 7, 1574 – Douglas Sheffield Gives Birth to a Son - Janet Wertman
Douglas Howard was the most famous woman you likely never heard of. As the daughter of William Howard, Baron Effingham, the fifteen-year-old Douglas was given…
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August 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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#OnThisDay July 8, 1553 – Mary Tudor Proclaims Herself Queen janetwertman.com/2025/07/08/j... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Tudors
July 8, 1553 – Mary Tudor Proclaims Herself Queen - Janet Wertman
This month truly assembled Mary Tudor’s finest hours. Let’s set the stage for a bit of context. Mary’s younger brother, Edward VI, had been King…
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July 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Author Interview: Martha Jean Johnson discusses The Queen’s Musician (and lots more!) janetwertman.com/2025/06/24/a... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Tudors #HistoricalFiction
Author Interview: Martha Jean Johnson discusses The Queen's Musician (and lots more!) - Janet Wertman
We have a wonderful new addition to the Tudorverse – Martha Jean Johnson has just released The Queen’s Musician, the story of Mark Smeaton (!).…
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June 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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When @janetwertman.bsky.social spoke to our #historicalfiction group in WFWA, we were mesmerized by her approach, decisions, and character detail in writing Nothing Proved.

Which proved her novel to be a delicious read! #booksky#writers #bookclubs #amreading
June 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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A fresh take on a familiar story - a fascinating new book by @janetwertman.bsky.social on Elizabeth Tudor. Enjoy an excerpt and details on my website.
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Nothing Proved | An Extraordinary New Novel of Elizabeth Tudor by Janet Wertman - Elizabeth St.John
Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman Danger lined her path, but destiny led her to glory… Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young. Declared illegitimate after the execution of her mother Anne Boleyn, she ...
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June 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Welcome to the final day of our Blog Tour for

༻*·Nothing Proved·*༺
by Janet Wertman!

Check out our last stops, sharing an excerpt, fascinating articles & fabulous reviews!

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#TudorFiction #HistoricalFiction #Elizabethan
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June 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Book Launch Blog Tour: Nothing Proved, by Janet Wertman tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/06/book... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #Booksky 💙📚
Book Launch Blog Tour: Nothing Proved, by Janet Wertman
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US Danger lined her path, but destiny led her to glory…  Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young. Decl...
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June 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Welcome to Day 1 of our 🏵️fabulous new Blog Tour🏵️ for

༻*·Nothing Proved·*༺
by Janet Wertman!

Check out today's first stops, with tempting excerpts & fascinating guest posts!

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#TudorFiction #HistoricalFiction #Elizabethan
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May 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Congratulations to Janet Wertman on the publication of her new book, 'Nothing Proved' ~ “A compelling period piece which brings to life the early days of one of history’s greatest monarchs” janetwertman.com/2025/05/19/p... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Elizabethan #Tudors
Publication Day for Nothing Proved! - Janet Wertman
I am thrilled to announce the first book in my Regina Trilogy, Nothing Proved, is out today, and available through all the usual suspects (sorry,…
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May 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Thrilled to see my review of The Queen's Musician published by Open Letters Review!
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The Queen's Musician by Martha Jean Johnson — Open Letters Review
A novel about the doomed musician caught up in the downfall of Anne Boleyn
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May 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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New book review on my blog and Substack - thanks to @janetwertman.bsky.social for a copy of her upcoming novel 'Nothing Proved' to read and review - I really enjoyed it! #JanetWertman #BookReview #Tudors

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Book Review - 'Nothing Proved'
By Janet Wertman
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May 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I sat down with Tony Riches to discuss his latest release, Bess: Tudor Gentlewoman. Watch the interview on my YouTube channel (Too Much Tudor) or read the transcript on my blog!
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Author Interview: Tony Riches Discusses Bess, Tudor Gentlewoman (and Lots More!) - Janet Wertman
The wonderful Tony Riches has just released the final installment in his Elizabethan Series. He came onto my YouTube channel, Too Much Tudor, to talk…
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May 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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"For those drawn to Tudor history, Nothing Proved offers a gripping, unvarnished look at the making of a queen, one who must first endure captivity before she can claim a throne. Highly recommended."
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Nothing Proved - Historical Novel Society
After King Henry VIII’s death, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Tudor is left in a world where every decision could mean her downfall. Once the cherished daughter of a king, she is now a political liabilit...
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May 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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LitFest in the Dena is back and I am thrilled to be moderating a panel! Though we lost our traditional venue (it was spared from the fires but the Army Corps is using it), the organizers found another place to hold this wonderful community literary festival. Hope to see you there!
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April 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Book Review: “Nothing Proved” by Janet Wertman
A princess born to a king and his second wife lost her title and legitimacy when her father decided that her mother, Anne Boleyn, needed to die. Elizabeth Tudor knows the meaning of resilience as s…
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April 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Chuffed to see Nothing Proved in such great company!
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Are you missing the Tudor era? Check out these ten recent and upcoming novels
Are you a historical fiction fan looking back fondly on the years of Tudormania, when novels set in 16th-century England (especially about t...
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April 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Coming soon on #BlogTour with The Coffee Pot Book Club:

🌟Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman🌟

Discover the first intriguing novel in a fascinating new series about Elizabeth I of England!

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April 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Tudor Tidbit: Friar Peto's Dangerous Easter Sermon
William Peto, detail from Fabrizio Boschi's 1642 Franciscan Personalities (public domain via Wikimedia Commons) First, I have neglected the blog for some time, and I
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April 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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RIP Gloriana
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March 24, 1603 –Death of Elizabeth I
Death of Elizabeth I, by Paul Deroche (Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) After a reign that lasted more than 44 years, Elizabeth's death at the
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March 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM