It's Friday - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
A weekly catch-up from Jodi Taylor
This week, we have:
Jodi’s week - a video with news and updates
An author interview with R.R. Haywood - one of Jodi’s favourite authors
This week’s History Briefing is about The Loss of King John's Crown Jewels
Details about the upcoming Freshers Week at The Multiverse of St Mary’s
A joke from the Silly Sunday thread in the Fans & Readers Facebook group
Events: Two launch events 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.
Author interview with R.R. Haywood
Meet one of Jodi's favourite authors
RR Haywood is a Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Audible bestselling author with over 4 million books sold and nearly 40 Kindle Bestsellers. As one of the top ten most downloaded indie authors in the UK, Haywood has captivated readers worldwide with his diverse storytelling.
The Loss of King John's Crown Jewels: A Fateful Episode in English History
The loss of his treasure on the road to war in October 1216 was said to have brought about King John’s demise. This event occurred during a period of intense conflict and crisis for the English monarchy, at the height of the First Barons' War. The story of how King John lost his crown jewels in the treacherous marshes of East Anglia is a blend of historical fact and legend, reflecting the broader misfortunes of his reign.
History and Happenings - click here to view more posts
Thalia Raphus, PA to the Director, here with an exciting update:
The good folks over at Thirsk University have graciously extended their umbrella of knowledge to ALL members of the Multiverse of St Mary’s! Yes, you heard that right—if you’ve ever been a student of anything (and I do mean anything), congratulations!
You’re now officially part of Thirsk University’s brand-new student outreach programme!
Mark your calendars, because term kicks off on 16th September!
But wait, there’s more—Freshers’ events will be running from 16th to 30th September, so prepare yourself for two weeks of chaos fun you’ll probably only half remember!
So, whether you’re a time-traveling historian, a quantum physics enthusiast, or just someone who can’t resist the allure of a good Freshers’ party, it’s time to dust off those textbooks (or just pretend to) and dive into this academic adventure!
See you there—well, some version of you, anyway!
#ThirskUniversity #FreshersMadness #MultiverseMayhem #StMarysChaos #WelcomeToTheMadness
Enjoy a joke from the Silly Sunday thread from the Facebook Fans and Readers group.
Thanks to Joe Tetsab for this one…
'The punchline comes before the question'
'What's the worst thing about time travel jokes?'
Events - Join Jodi for launch events for The Ballad of Smallhope and PennyRoyal
Thursday 5th September: In Conversation with Jodi Taylor
Waterstones Cheltenham - CLICK HERE for details and tickets
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.