Sue Copsey / Olivia Hayfield
@suecopsey.bsky.social
Editor, history nerd, nature lover.
Author of modern retellings of historical tales & spooky stories for kids.
Writer for Royals Monthly.
New novel QUEEN, KING, ACE out now.
Rep’d by High Spot Literary
Author of modern retellings of historical tales & spooky stories for kids.
Writer for Royals Monthly.
New novel QUEEN, KING, ACE out now.
Rep’d by High Spot Literary
Pinned
The extremely happy face of an author whose latest book has just been described on Radio New Zealand as: "The perfect combination of intelligence, wit and high entertainment – it's absolutely cracking." Thanks so much to @cjrauthor.bsky.social for the review!
Steps up to the Poet’s Seat at Allen Bank, where Wordsworth composed an ode or two. All by myself; a cuckoo calling. Sign said ‘you might catch a glimpse of a red squirrel’. I did not. Did it matter? Only a little.
May 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Steps up to the Poet’s Seat at Allen Bank, where Wordsworth composed an ode or two. All by myself; a cuckoo calling. Sign said ‘you might catch a glimpse of a red squirrel’. I did not. Did it matter? Only a little.
Was Jane Boleyn really Tudor history's mean girl, or a scapegoat for the real (male) plotters and schemers behind the beheadings of two of Henry VIII's queens?
#janeboleyn #tudors
www.oliviahayfield.com/jane-boleyn-...
#janeboleyn #tudors
www.oliviahayfield.com/jane-boleyn-...
Jane Boleyn: Mean Girl or Scapegoat? | Olivia Hayfield
www.oliviahayfield.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Was Jane Boleyn really Tudor history's mean girl, or a scapegoat for the real (male) plotters and schemers behind the beheadings of two of Henry VIII's queens?
#janeboleyn #tudors
www.oliviahayfield.com/jane-boleyn-...
#janeboleyn #tudors
www.oliviahayfield.com/jane-boleyn-...
Watching #Serena on Netflix and I love the mountains and the eagle and the vibe of doom, but Mr Bates from the Post Office is the sheriff and Spike from Notting Hill is a mountain man so … Also I have no idea what's going on
April 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Watching #Serena on Netflix and I love the mountains and the eagle and the vibe of doom, but Mr Bates from the Post Office is the sheriff and Spike from Notting Hill is a mountain man so … Also I have no idea what's going on
This is gonna hurt! Bracing myself. #anneboleyn
Exciting news! My book, ‘The Final Year of Anne Boleyn’, is now available in paperback in the UK! You can also pre-order a copy via Blackwell’s, which offers free delivery to many countries around the world. Fellow Aussies can also pre-order on Amazon AU.
April 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is gonna hurt! Bracing myself. #anneboleyn
Happy book birthday to this little belter! 🎉
#2 in our series of romcom novellas, Miss Lovelock's Agency for Broken Hearts. Pure escapism, lots of fun, plus some pass-me-my-fan spice, but beware of some groan-out-loud puns. You've been warned.
@cjrauthor.bsky.social
#2 in our series of romcom novellas, Miss Lovelock's Agency for Broken Hearts. Pure escapism, lots of fun, plus some pass-me-my-fan spice, but beware of some groan-out-loud puns. You've been warned.
@cjrauthor.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Happy book birthday to this little belter! 🎉
#2 in our series of romcom novellas, Miss Lovelock's Agency for Broken Hearts. Pure escapism, lots of fun, plus some pass-me-my-fan spice, but beware of some groan-out-loud puns. You've been warned.
@cjrauthor.bsky.social
#2 in our series of romcom novellas, Miss Lovelock's Agency for Broken Hearts. Pure escapism, lots of fun, plus some pass-me-my-fan spice, but beware of some groan-out-loud puns. You've been warned.
@cjrauthor.bsky.social
Now on my blog, Edward IV. Gluttony? Womanising? His grandson, Henry VIII, didn't come close!
www.oliviahayfield.com/edward-iv-th...
www.oliviahayfield.com/edward-iv-th...
Edward IV – The Most Magnificent English King You’ve Probably Never Heard Of | Olivia Hayfield
www.oliviahayfield.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Now on my blog, Edward IV. Gluttony? Womanising? His grandson, Henry VIII, didn't come close!
www.oliviahayfield.com/edward-iv-th...
www.oliviahayfield.com/edward-iv-th...
Just got the nice little annual Authors' Licensing payment for copying/use of my work in the UK. Wouldn't it be nice if NZ did this? Authors - if your work is published in the UK make sure you register, every little helps, right? www.alcs.co.uk
ALCS
www.alcs.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Just got the nice little annual Authors' Licensing payment for copying/use of my work in the UK. Wouldn't it be nice if NZ did this? Authors - if your work is published in the UK make sure you register, every little helps, right? www.alcs.co.uk
"But … but …"
Today, a lesson from @cjrauthor.bsky.social in how romance book titles work
Today, a lesson from @cjrauthor.bsky.social in how romance book titles work
a man hugging a woman with the words i know it hurts but you 'll be okay
ALT: a man hugging a woman with the words i know it hurts but you 'll be okay
media.tenor.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"But … but …"
Today, a lesson from @cjrauthor.bsky.social in how romance book titles work
Today, a lesson from @cjrauthor.bsky.social in how romance book titles work
That’s me sitting there looking across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook thinking, 30 years since we moved to NZ and I reckon that was a good thing to do 💙
March 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
That’s me sitting there looking across Lake Pukaki to Aoraki Mount Cook thinking, 30 years since we moved to NZ and I reckon that was a good thing to do 💙
Spooking NZ school kids via Zoom for #NZReadAloud this morning 👻
March 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Spooking NZ school kids via Zoom for #NZReadAloud this morning 👻
Slightly belated thoughts for International Women's Day.
Imagine if …
Kamala was in charge, not Trump
women were in charge, not the Taliban
women were given the chance sort out Gaza
a woman was in charge of Israel
a woman was Russian president
women ruled Iran.
#InternationalWomensDay
Imagine if …
Kamala was in charge, not Trump
women were in charge, not the Taliban
women were given the chance sort out Gaza
a woman was in charge of Israel
a woman was Russian president
women ruled Iran.
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Slightly belated thoughts for International Women's Day.
Imagine if …
Kamala was in charge, not Trump
women were in charge, not the Taliban
women were given the chance sort out Gaza
a woman was in charge of Israel
a woman was Russian president
women ruled Iran.
#InternationalWomensDay
Imagine if …
Kamala was in charge, not Trump
women were in charge, not the Taliban
women were given the chance sort out Gaza
a woman was in charge of Israel
a woman was Russian president
women ruled Iran.
#InternationalWomensDay
New Zealand: sacks its UK High Commissioner for questioning Trump's grasp of history
France:
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France:
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French politician takes aim at President Trump
YouTube video by CNN
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March 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
New Zealand: sacks its UK High Commissioner for questioning Trump's grasp of history
France:
youtu.be/TEjKctHQvn8?...
France:
youtu.be/TEjKctHQvn8?...
Tonight I'm hosting a Zoom chat for the NZSA on 'The art of editing'. If you're a member, hop on and smile encouragingly at me, I get nervous on Zoom. 7.30pm, check your emails for the link.
March 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tonight I'm hosting a Zoom chat for the NZSA on 'The art of editing'. If you're a member, hop on and smile encouragingly at me, I get nervous on Zoom. 7.30pm, check your emails for the link.
Saturday nights don't get better than this! On the purple carpet for the launch of Six the Musical last night. Don't miss!
March 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Saturday nights don't get better than this! On the purple carpet for the launch of Six the Musical last night. Don't miss!
Reposted by Sue Copsey / Olivia Hayfield
Do people not realise what a sanctuary libraries are? They're vital to communities. This is so shortsighted. Close a sports stadium for a change or a bloody conference centre.
February 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Do people not realise what a sanctuary libraries are? They're vital to communities. This is so shortsighted. Close a sports stadium for a change or a bloody conference centre.
Ghost earrings ✅
Copy of book I wrote a loooong time ago and reread last night to remind myself what happens - even spooked myself ✅
Great fun Zoom-chatting with the #NZReadAloud schools this morning. Told them all about the eruption of Mt Tarawera and the phantom waka. What a (true) story that is!
Copy of book I wrote a loooong time ago and reread last night to remind myself what happens - even spooked myself ✅
Great fun Zoom-chatting with the #NZReadAloud schools this morning. Told them all about the eruption of Mt Tarawera and the phantom waka. What a (true) story that is!
February 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Ghost earrings ✅
Copy of book I wrote a loooong time ago and reread last night to remind myself what happens - even spooked myself ✅
Great fun Zoom-chatting with the #NZReadAloud schools this morning. Told them all about the eruption of Mt Tarawera and the phantom waka. What a (true) story that is!
Copy of book I wrote a loooong time ago and reread last night to remind myself what happens - even spooked myself ✅
Great fun Zoom-chatting with the #NZReadAloud schools this morning. Told them all about the eruption of Mt Tarawera and the phantom waka. What a (true) story that is!
"Everyone must go."
a man in a purple shirt and tie is sitting at a desk with his arms crossed .
ALT: a man in a purple shirt and tie is sitting at a desk with his arms crossed .
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"Everyone must go."
Train of thought re woman coming towards me on morning walk.
Cool leggings, brave colour.
Mind you she’s got the legs for it
And the fa-
Oh. It’s Rachel Hunter.
Cool leggings, brave colour.
Mind you she’s got the legs for it
And the fa-
Oh. It’s Rachel Hunter.
February 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Train of thought re woman coming towards me on morning walk.
Cool leggings, brave colour.
Mind you she’s got the legs for it
And the fa-
Oh. It’s Rachel Hunter.
Cool leggings, brave colour.
Mind you she’s got the legs for it
And the fa-
Oh. It’s Rachel Hunter.
My foray into writing romance going well so far - message from a Booksprout reviewer in the US who gave me 5⭐️ 😃 (more ‘sexy times’ on the cards then) 😂
February 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My foray into writing romance going well so far - message from a Booksprout reviewer in the US who gave me 5⭐️ 😃 (more ‘sexy times’ on the cards then) 😂
Anyone else in Auckland having problems with the whole Ongas to Elgas thing? Can't log into my account. Can't change password. Can't do anything much!
February 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Anyone else in Auckland having problems with the whole Ongas to Elgas thing? Can't log into my account. Can't change password. Can't do anything much!
At Auckland harbour just now I met a fisherman who'd caught a ray & was trying to pick it up from where it lay on the pavement. He was afraid it'd sting him. The curses! Funniest thing I've seen in ages 😂 Happy to report he got there in the end, threw it back and it swam away.
a stingray is swimming in the ocean with the words viralhog in the corner
ALT: a stingray is swimming in the ocean with the words viralhog in the corner
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
At Auckland harbour just now I met a fisherman who'd caught a ray & was trying to pick it up from where it lay on the pavement. He was afraid it'd sting him. The curses! Funniest thing I've seen in ages 😂 Happy to report he got there in the end, threw it back and it swam away.
This demonstrates how difficult it is to forge a career as a children's writer in NZ but how, if you stay true to yourself, persevere (and have real talent) there can be a happy ending. Elena is one of the nicest writers in NZ but doesn't blow her own trumpet so I will instead. Go read her stuff!
@babybookdel.bsky.social speaks with Elena de Roo about being ‘a bit of a Peter Pan’, the children’s lit community and her new book WIZARDRY TO WĒTĀ VERSE:
www.thesapling.co.nz/clapping-and...
www.thesapling.co.nz/clapping-and...
Clapping and believing: an interview with Elena de Roo - The Sapling
Annelies Judson speaks with Elena de Roo about children’s poetry, getting published and the camaraderie of the children’s literature community In my mind, Elena de Roo is almost a mythical mother figu...
www.thesapling.co.nz
February 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This demonstrates how difficult it is to forge a career as a children's writer in NZ but how, if you stay true to yourself, persevere (and have real talent) there can be a happy ending. Elena is one of the nicest writers in NZ but doesn't blow her own trumpet so I will instead. Go read her stuff!
Email to authors from CEO of Penguin RH in the US.
Well said that CEO.
Well said that CEO.
February 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Email to authors from CEO of Penguin RH in the US.
Well said that CEO.
Well said that CEO.