It's Friday - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
A weekly catch-up from Jodi Taylor
This week, we have:
Congratulations to Jodi on publishing her 25th book
The full launch video of Killing Time at Battersea Bookshop, Battersea Power Station
Part One in the Jodi Taylor Writing Masterclass
This week’s History Briefing is about Remembering the Battle of Thermopylae: Courage Against Overwhelming Odds
A guest post from Gloria Horton-Young about the Roman Baths in Bath
A joke from the Silly Sunday thread in the Fans & Readers Facebook group
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There’s plenty to read this week and you can see everything new on the blog too. CLICK HERE for the blog.
It’s incredible to think that Jodi didn’t publish her first book until she was 60. She says “I've been writing now for ten years and can't believe how quickly the time has flown. Proof - should anyone require it - that life begins at 60 - and you're never too old to move your life in a completely different direction. Best wishes to everyone out there and enjoy the book!”
Please leave a comment and show her how much you appreciate her books
There was lots of fun and laughter at the sell-out event at Battersea Bookshop for the launch of Killing Time. Jodi Taylor answered lots of questions and avoided answering others! CLICK HERE to enjoy the full video.
Signed copies are now available for order and we ship worldwide.
Part One of the Jodi Taylor’s monthly Writing Masterclass - Getting Started
The writing masterclass is for paid subscribers. You can subscribe for £5 a month
Remembering the Battle of Thermopylae: Courage Against Overwhelming Odds
In "No Time Like the Past" by Jodi Taylor Max and the team from St Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, jump back to Thermopylae, Greece. This History Briefing covers the battle and its consequences.
History and Happenings - click here to view more posts
Guest Post: Discover the Roman Baths in Bath by Gloria Horton-Young
Enjoy a joke from the Silly Sunday thread from the Facebook Fans and Readers group.
Thank you Lisa Smith for this one…
I've started telling everyone about the benefits of eating dried grapes. It’s all about raisin awareness.
Guest posts: Do you want to share something on Jodi's Substack blog?
It could be about historical costumes, places or something for Controversy Corner. Those are just a few ideas but others are welcome. The articles are usually about 500 words and need at least one picture.
If your article is published you'll get a free annual subscription worth £50. This entitles you to the writing masterclass, chat room, and free eBook of the Reading Companion and History Briefing for Just One Damned Thing After Another.
Please email Hazel at hazel@rushford.ltd with your ideas. The article will appear on the blog and in the Friday digest email.
The Reading Companion and History Briefings eBook for Just One Damned Thing After Another. The eBook is 99p or FREE for subscribers.
It contains:
A foreword by Jodi Taylor
Background information on the characters
History Briefings giving information on the four main jumps in the book
Floor plans of St Mary’s Institute for Historical Research
A list of British idioms and expressions
How to make tea like a Brit
A recipe for Toad in the Hole
A full series guide and reading order for The Chronicles of St Mary’s series
Available in both epub and PDF formats. You can also download full-size images of the floor plans.
In an alternate universe, Jodi never wrote that first book. The rest of us are sad, with empty hearts and lives that seem hollow, but we're not sure why.
So happy Jodi Taylor is in our universe! Thank you for every single fabulous book, Jodi! 💖
Thank you for so much!