This week we have:
Part Four of the Jodi Taylor Writing Masterclass - Plotting Your Novel (paid subscription required)
This week’s History Briefing is about King Alfred and the Legend of the Burning Cakes
Celebrating a Milestone: Over 1000 Members in the Multiverse of St. Mary's
A joke from the Silly Sunday thread in the Fans & Readers Facebook group
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.
Part Four of the Jodi Taylor Writing Masterclass
In this class we’ll talk about plotting your novel. CLICK HERE to read more (paid subscription required)
History and Happenings - click here to view more posts
One of the most enduring legends about King Alfred the Great is the story of him burning cakes. In My Name Is Markham he, along with fellow disaster-magnets Peterson and Maxwell, is despatched to Anglo-Saxon England to discover the truth about Alfred and the cakes.
King Alfred the Great (849–899) was the king of Wessex and ruled from 871 to 899. He is celebrated for his military victories against the Vikings, his efforts to unify Anglo-Saxon England, and his contributions to education, law, and culture. However, the early years of his reign were fraught with difficulty. In 878, Alfred faced the most significant challenge of his life when the Vikings launched a surprise attack on Wessex, forcing Alfred into hiding.
During this period, Alfred and a small band of followers took refuge in the marshes of Somerset, particularly in an area around Athelney, an island-like retreat surrounded by water and swamp. It was during this time of struggle and uncertainty that the famous story of the burning cakes is said to have taken place.
Celebrating a Milestone: Over 1000 Members in the Multiverse of St. Mary's!
It is with immense pride and excitement that I share with you a truly remarkable achievement — our Multiverse of St. Mary's has officially welcomed over 1,000 members in just under three months since its inception! This milestone is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and vision of Dr. Edward Wells and the entire team who have made this possible. The rapid growth of our community reflects not only the fascination with the Multiverse of St Mary's but also the enthusiasm people have for the combined works of the wonderful Jodi Taylor, the Chronicler of St Mary's and The Time Police. We've been to the 70's and the Olympics, we've laughed and supported each other, we're currently having an "Oktoberfest" to celebrate our 1k membership. As we continue to expand and explore new dimensions, let us take a moment to celebrate this success and look forward to the incredible journey that lies ahead. Here's to many more milestones!
Warm regards,
Thalia Raphus
PA to Dr. Edward Wells
The Multiverse of St Mary's a Facebook group and a place to play, laugh, and have fun, within the realms of the Chronicles of St Mary's and Time Police Series. Let your imagination run wild and be part of a community of like-minded souls and spirits having fun within the ethos that is St Mary's.
Enjoy a joke from the Silly Sunday thread from the Facebook Fans and Readers group.
Thanks to Marti King Young for this one…
Did you know deer can jump higher than the average house? It’s because of their powerful hind legs and the fact that the average house can’t jump.
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.