If you’ve ever been swept away by a story where love fights to survive, where a heroine refuses to give in, and where the past feels achingly close to your heart — then this space is for you. Join 600+ readers who believe that courage isn’t just in grand gestures but in the quiet choices we make every day. Every week, I send you a letter — a moment of connection between us. Inside, you’ll find glimpses behind my stories, the real-life history that sparks them, and sometimes little pieces of my own journey as a writer and a woman. I’ll share updates on my books, sneak peeks, special promotions, and the occasional short story — just for you. Some weeks, it’s a recipe or a reflection — a little something I’d love to share with you, just as I would with a friend. These letters aren’t just updates — they’re a place where we can meet across the miles and share a love of stories, of courage, of passion, of truth. If you’re here for the history, stay for the heart. I’d be so honoured to have you join me.
This historical heartthrob could make (and break) kings
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Dear Reader, It’s been a couple of weeks since I last wrote (sorry about that!). Before I dive in, a quick note: there won’t be a newsletter next week, because I’ll be in Belgium and Luxembourg visiting family, and I’m sure a castle or two will sneak onto the itinerary. I’ll report back with stories when I return. But in the meantime… 🍷⚔️ Would you swipe right on Richard Neville, the Kingmaker? Tall, powerful, and dangerous, he charmed courts and toppled thrones. Behind the smile was a man who could make kings — and unmake them just as quickly. I’ve reimagined Warwick himself as a modern “swipe-right” contender, complete with betrayal warnings and a questionable sense of loyalty. 👉 Read Richard Neville’s Tinder Profile here Still tempted to swipe right? 📚 From Blog to Book If that taste of scheming ambition intrigued you, imagine stepping into a world where every move could mean ruin. That’s exactly what Court of Lies delivers: a Tudor court filled with betrayal, whispered alliances, and a heroine who must decide whether to betray - or be betrayed. 👉 Discover Court of Lies on Amazon Thank you, as ever, for reading along with my historical mischief. I’ll see you in two weeks. Hopefully with a new castle tale in hand! With love (and endless tea), Augusta x P.S. Who should get the next historical Tinder profile? Vote below
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Whispers: Come for the history, stay for the love that dares and the secrets that burn.
If you’ve ever been swept away by a story where love fights to survive, where a heroine refuses to give in, and where the past feels achingly close to your heart — then this space is for you. Join 600+ readers who believe that courage isn’t just in grand gestures but in the quiet choices we make every day. Every week, I send you a letter — a moment of connection between us. Inside, you’ll find glimpses behind my stories, the real-life history that sparks them, and sometimes little pieces of my own journey as a writer and a woman. I’ll share updates on my books, sneak peeks, special promotions, and the occasional short story — just for you. Some weeks, it’s a recipe or a reflection — a little something I’d love to share with you, just as I would with a friend. These letters aren’t just updates — they’re a place where we can meet across the miles and share a love of stories, of courage, of passion, of truth. If you’re here for the history, stay for the heart. I’d be so honoured to have you join me.
Dear Reader, The book is finished now and has gone out to my advance readers. I always find this part a little frightening. I have lived with this story for months. It was never meant to be more than a single book, and now it has become something much larger. Letting it go, even in stages, is not as easy as I pretend it is. The Kingmaker’s Spy launches in three weeks. And before that happens, there is something I want to tell you: I keep coming back to a detail most people forget. Not the...
Dear Reader, December has arrived. And in medieval England, this month wasn't festive. It was fatal. If you survived December, Christmas wasn't simply a celebration, it was relief, gratitude, and survival wrapped in evergreen boughs. This month, I'm taking you back there. Free Historical Fiction for Your December Evenings I've joined a collection of fellow historical fiction authors offering free reads this month: ancient worlds, medieval courts, Regency romance, Wild West adventures, and...
Dear Reader, Thank you again for voting! The next Historical Tinder Profile will feature Richard III, England’s last Plantagenet king. His profile is ready, and I’ll be sharing it later this week. But before we get to the swiping, let’s explore a few fascinating details about Richard himself. 📜 His motto: “Loyaulte me lie” Translated as “Loyalty binds me,” this was Richard’s personal motto. It suggests a man who valued faithfulness above all else. Yet history has painted him as one of...