Elizabeth Chadwick
@chadwickwriter.bsky.social
Best selling author of historical fiction set in the Middle Ages. William Marshal super-fan. Recovering chocaholic.
Yay, my 2nd novel about Joan of Kent has a title!
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN: Coming April 2026.
Available for pre-order. #histfic #history #JoanOfKent #reading geni.us/TheCrownless...
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN: Coming April 2026.
Available for pre-order. #histfic #history #JoanOfKent #reading geni.us/TheCrownless...
June 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Yay, my 2nd novel about Joan of Kent has a title!
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN: Coming April 2026.
Available for pre-order. #histfic #history #JoanOfKent #reading geni.us/TheCrownless...
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN: Coming April 2026.
Available for pre-order. #histfic #history #JoanOfKent #reading geni.us/TheCrownless...
DAUGHTERS OF THE GRAIL is on Kindle US for 99c!
A TV producer commissioned me to write the novel from a treatment, hoping to sell the work as a series, but it didn't happen.
Despite that, the book did very well internationally. It's a bit different to my usual having mystical elements.
A TV producer commissioned me to write the novel from a treatment, hoping to sell the work as a series, but it didn't happen.
Despite that, the book did very well internationally. It's a bit different to my usual having mystical elements.
May 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
DAUGHTERS OF THE GRAIL is on Kindle US for 99c!
A TV producer commissioned me to write the novel from a treatment, hoping to sell the work as a series, but it didn't happen.
Despite that, the book did very well internationally. It's a bit different to my usual having mystical elements.
A TV producer commissioned me to write the novel from a treatment, hoping to sell the work as a series, but it didn't happen.
Despite that, the book did very well internationally. It's a bit different to my usual having mystical elements.
From Halliwell's Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial words, obsolete phrases, proverbs and ancient customs 1855.
KOUSLOPPES - Cowslips.
Old English cu-slyppe, apparently from cu "cow" slyppe "slop, slobber, dung" the plant's customary habitat.
My photo of some I came across in a meadow.
KOUSLOPPES - Cowslips.
Old English cu-slyppe, apparently from cu "cow" slyppe "slop, slobber, dung" the plant's customary habitat.
My photo of some I came across in a meadow.
April 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
From Halliwell's Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial words, obsolete phrases, proverbs and ancient customs 1855.
KOUSLOPPES - Cowslips.
Old English cu-slyppe, apparently from cu "cow" slyppe "slop, slobber, dung" the plant's customary habitat.
My photo of some I came across in a meadow.
KOUSLOPPES - Cowslips.
Old English cu-slyppe, apparently from cu "cow" slyppe "slop, slobber, dung" the plant's customary habitat.
My photo of some I came across in a meadow.
Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial words, obsolete phrases, proverbs and ancient customs by James Orchard Halliwell Esq. F.R.S. 1855
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ADDER-BOLT - Another word for a dragonfly.
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ADDER-BOLT - Another word for a dragonfly.
April 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial words, obsolete phrases, proverbs and ancient customs by James Orchard Halliwell Esq. F.R.S. 1855
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ADDER-BOLT - Another word for a dragonfly.
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ADDER-BOLT - Another word for a dragonfly.
When you suddenly acquire a dog in your novel that you didn't know existed until you began writing.
This is Ruffe - a champion ratter with a penchant for attacking all manner of fur and fringing on people's garments.
Original illustration from The Life of St Edward 13thc Cambridge University
This is Ruffe - a champion ratter with a penchant for attacking all manner of fur and fringing on people's garments.
Original illustration from The Life of St Edward 13thc Cambridge University
April 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
When you suddenly acquire a dog in your novel that you didn't know existed until you began writing.
This is Ruffe - a champion ratter with a penchant for attacking all manner of fur and fringing on people's garments.
Original illustration from The Life of St Edward 13thc Cambridge University
This is Ruffe - a champion ratter with a penchant for attacking all manner of fur and fringing on people's garments.
Original illustration from The Life of St Edward 13thc Cambridge University
One week only. The Conquest is 99 cents on the Kindle in the US. England: 1066 and its aftermath.
April 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
One week only. The Conquest is 99 cents on the Kindle in the US. England: 1066 and its aftermath.
ONE DAY ONLY
THE ROYAL REBEL is on the Kindle for 99p just for today. Joan of Kent: #historicalfiction #14thcentury
THE ROYAL REBEL is on the Kindle for 99p just for today. Joan of Kent: #historicalfiction #14thcentury
March 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
ONE DAY ONLY
THE ROYAL REBEL is on the Kindle for 99p just for today. Joan of Kent: #historicalfiction #14thcentury
THE ROYAL REBEL is on the Kindle for 99p just for today. Joan of Kent: #historicalfiction #14thcentury
This came up on my memory page on another forum and always makes me smile.
Evidence of canines doing the pre-wash since 1308, (Giotto) and of cats displaying their disdain for such goings on.
Evidence of canines doing the pre-wash since 1308, (Giotto) and of cats displaying their disdain for such goings on.
February 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This came up on my memory page on another forum and always makes me smile.
Evidence of canines doing the pre-wash since 1308, (Giotto) and of cats displaying their disdain for such goings on.
Evidence of canines doing the pre-wash since 1308, (Giotto) and of cats displaying their disdain for such goings on.
My Research shelf.
Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme. In 1509 children are learning to translate the below phrases from English to Latin:
'Thou stinkest', 'Thou art a false knave', 'Thou art worthy to be hanged', 'Thou art a blab', 'Turd in thy teeth.' 'He is the veriest coward that ever pissed.'
Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme. In 1509 children are learning to translate the below phrases from English to Latin:
'Thou stinkest', 'Thou art a false knave', 'Thou art worthy to be hanged', 'Thou art a blab', 'Turd in thy teeth.' 'He is the veriest coward that ever pissed.'
January 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
My Research shelf.
Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme. In 1509 children are learning to translate the below phrases from English to Latin:
'Thou stinkest', 'Thou art a false knave', 'Thou art worthy to be hanged', 'Thou art a blab', 'Turd in thy teeth.' 'He is the veriest coward that ever pissed.'
Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme. In 1509 children are learning to translate the below phrases from English to Latin:
'Thou stinkest', 'Thou art a false knave', 'Thou art worthy to be hanged', 'Thou art a blab', 'Turd in thy teeth.' 'He is the veriest coward that ever pissed.'
Apologies for absence. I have my head down over my edits as my deadline of March 1st looms up from the horizon. I'm on the last push now on my second book about Joan of Kent, begun in The Royal Rebel.
January 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Apologies for absence. I have my head down over my edits as my deadline of March 1st looms up from the horizon. I'm on the last push now on my second book about Joan of Kent, begun in The Royal Rebel.
My great grandmother Martha Sykes as a child, some time in the 1860's or early 1870's Lancashire. Later on she married and had two daughters and ran a corner shop selling home made pies, bakes, and biscuits (the latter commercial). The daughters went to work in the cotton mills.
January 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My great grandmother Martha Sykes as a child, some time in the 1860's or early 1870's Lancashire. Later on she married and had two daughters and ran a corner shop selling home made pies, bakes, and biscuits (the latter commercial). The daughters went to work in the cotton mills.
After a bit of a gap occasioned by Christmas and New Year and two accidental Day 6's, I'm continuing on my wobbly path!
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8
January 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
After a bit of a gap occasioned by Christmas and New Year and two accidental Day 6's, I'm continuing on my wobbly path!
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8
FROM MY RESEARCH SHELF
In which excellent cookery reference book we learn that a pie made from Cock's combs, liver and stag testicles, was an acclaimed delicacy for men of high esteem.
In which excellent cookery reference book we learn that a pie made from Cock's combs, liver and stag testicles, was an acclaimed delicacy for men of high esteem.
January 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
FROM MY RESEARCH SHELF
In which excellent cookery reference book we learn that a pie made from Cock's combs, liver and stag testicles, was an acclaimed delicacy for men of high esteem.
In which excellent cookery reference book we learn that a pie made from Cock's combs, liver and stag testicles, was an acclaimed delicacy for men of high esteem.
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 (I managed to do 2 day sixes!). Now day 8.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 (I managed to do 2 day sixes!). Now day 8.
December 24, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 (I managed to do 2 day sixes!). Now day 8.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 (I managed to do 2 day sixes!). Now day 8.
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
December 21, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
Christmas sweater. I discovered when preparing it for washing that it looked great turned inside out. Clipped off the label and washing instructions and voila. Two for the price of one!
December 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Christmas sweater. I discovered when preparing it for washing that it looked great turned inside out. Clipped off the label and washing instructions and voila. Two for the price of one!
After a slight gap because of party business.
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
December 20, 2024 at 11:19 PM
After a slight gap because of party business.
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6
Been out and about in town today. Got the bus home on the Santa shift!
December 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Been out and about in town today. Got the bus home on the Santa shift!
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5
December 16, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4
December 15, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4
An early 1920's Christmas card sent to my great Aunt Elizabeth.
December 15, 2024 at 10:12 AM
An early 1920's Christmas card sent to my great Aunt Elizabeth.
That's a much better cover than the one I have!
December 14, 2024 at 1:36 PM
That's a much better cover than the one I have!
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3
December 14, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 3
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 2
December 13, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 2
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1
#MusicSky
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1
#MusicSky
December 12, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1
#MusicSky
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1
#MusicSky