It's Friday - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
A weekly catch-up from Jodi Taylor
This week we have:
An exclusive audio extract from The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal read by Zara Ramm
This week’s History Briefing is about Stonehenge: A Prehistoric Marvel of Ancient Britain
Part Three of the Jodi Taylor Writing Masterclass - Creating and Developing Your Characters
A joke from the Silly Sunday thread in the Fans & Readers Facebook group
Events: The Battersea Book Shop launch event for The Ballad of Smallhope and PennyRoyal
Guest posts: Do you want to share something on Jodi's Substack blog?
There’s plenty to read this week and you can see everything new on the blog too. CLICK HERE for the blog.
Exclusive audio extract from The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal read by Zara Ramm
History and Happenings - click here to view more posts
Stonehenge: A Prehistoric Marvel of Ancient Britain featured in Lies, Damned Lies and History
Stonehenge, one of the most iconic and enigmatic monuments in the world, stands on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. This prehistoric stone circle has fascinated people for centuries, inspiring numerous theories about its purpose, construction, and the people who built it. Dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, Stonehenge is a remarkable testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ancient peoples. This History Briefing explores the history, construction, and significance of Stonehenge, offering insights into its enduring mystery.
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Creating and Developing Your Characters - Part 3 of Jodi Taylor’s Writing Masterclass
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(Please note that this content is for paid subscribers but a one-time free access is available to free subscribers.)
Enjoy a joke from the Silly Sunday thread from the Facebook Fans and Readers group.
Thanks to Kate Evans for this one…
Why does Lenin only drink herbal tea?
Because proper tea is theft
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Events - Join Jodi for launch events for The Ballad of Smallhope and PennyRoyal
Tuesday 10th September - The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal launch event
The Battersea Book Shop, Battersea Power Station CLICK HERE for more information and tickets
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.