caitlyncallery.bsky.social
@caitlyncallery.bsky.social
Romance writer
Shortlisted for Historical Romantic Novel of the Year 2025 for "The Earl Pretender."
Winner of the Heart Award for a sensual novel 2024, for "Viscount In Hiding."
Cover reveal for my newest book. Lightning Strikes Again is out soon from The Wild Rose Press
June 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Chasing his dream may mean destroying hers, because he made...
June 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
My neighbour planted this in my garden last year. It's like a burst of sunshine right outside my door.
June 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An update on my blog on the saying, "Break a leg." Thanks to David Barry for the information.

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Breaking legs, an update
After my last post was published, I heard again from David Barry, re: the theories as to where the saying, "Break a leg" comes from. His knowledge of the theatre well and truly outstrips mine, and if ...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This seems like a good mantra for us all:
June 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
These net huts are, as far as I know, unique to Hastings - unless you know differently? The fishermen hung their nets to dry in them. Now Grade II listed buildings. What cultural landmarks are unique to your area?
June 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We get a lot of sayings from the world of theatre. Here are the stories behind a couple of them:
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Stealing thunder and breaking legs, sayings we get from the theatre.
The English language is peppered with phrases that come from the world of theatre. I'm not talking about the sayings that have been lifted from Shakespeare's plays; these are idioms that came about be...
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June 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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June 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Time for a tea break, methinks.
June 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
June 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Researching at the shipwreck museum in Hastings and found this. Beautiful and majestic.
June 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The theatre in Regency London is the subject of today's blog post. Why not have a quick read? www.caitlyncallery.com/post/from-op...
From Opera Dancer to Nabob's wife...
In Regency times, the theatre was a popular pastime for people from all walks of life. In London, on any given night, as many as 20,000 people might be attending a show.It wasn’t always so. When the E...
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May 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thrilled to say my book, "The Earl Pretender" is shortlisted for Historical Romantic Novel of the Year Award.
April 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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April 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Theft is theft, Mark Zuckerberg. Do not steal our work without permission or payment, respect the law and do not destroy British creative industries. Be honourable, be honest, be fair. It’s easy.
April 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Official! Housework is bad for you. I hoovered the stairs and I have now damaged 6 - SIX! discs in my spine. I see physio and painkillers in my future. Won't stop me writing, though. Might slow me down a little...
February 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It's always a thrill to see a new book go up on Amazon. This one is officially out in March.
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A Deal with Her Father
A Deal with Her Father eBook : Callery, Caitlyn : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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January 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What do you do when your niece is stolen?
Seek Her Like Gold.
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Seek Her Like Gold
Seek Her Like Gold eBook : Callery, Caitlyn : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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January 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Had a wonderful evening at St Richard's Church, Crowborough, when we painted candles for Christmas. It's very therapeutic, and satisfying.
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Busy day. Finished editing my new novel for TWRP. "A Deal With Her Father" is set in England in 1926. Then on to editing a pantomime, "The Musicians of Bremen," which has just been accepted by Lazy Bee Scripts. The 11th one I've written under the name Hilary Mackelden. Now to work on new wip...
November 16, 2024 at 3:36 PM