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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 2d

I’m starting @tonyriches.bsky.social’s Tudor trilogy for the first time!

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Claire Ridgway @claireridgway.bsky.social · 6d

New interview! I talk with historian Elizabeth Norton about her book Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. From Empress Matilda to modern leaders—power, language & legacy across 5 millennia. #TudorHistory #WomenInHistory
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Women Who Ruled the World - Interview with Elizabeth Norton - The Tudor Society

n my latest historian/author interview for my youtube channel, I'm joined by historian Elizabeth Norton to talk about her new book Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. We cover ho...

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 5d

This weekend I gave a talk at #Tudorcon2025 — Love, Language, & Lyric in #Tudor England. I covered the value of #poetry at Court, the style and form of #sonnets, and some techniques for #poets. Enjoy! Thanks to @booksmusictravel.bsky.social for this opportunity!
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Love, Language, & Lyric in Tudor England E Michael, Tudorcon 2025

YouTube video by History and Coffee (also Books, Pens & Music)

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 13d

I love when my favorite authors converse! Here's @claireridgway.bsky.social and @tudorblogger.bsky.social on portrayals of #AnneBoleyn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd0_... #TudorQueen #Tudors #newrelease #history

Helene Harrison on The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn

YouTube video by The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 16d

Still catching up on videos from @nathenamin.bsky.social and @nicolatallis.bsky.social's virtual course, The #Tudors: The Creation of a Dynasty. This is such a lovely experience. Nathen and Nicola are expert and engaging #historians. I can't wait for their #WarsoftheRoses course! #history #England

Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 17d

I hear women and girls doing these two things regularly, and I want them to stop:
1. Bragging about how little food they've eaten
2 Describing what they hate about their bodies

Stop rehearsing the war on your body. Decide to be your own best friend: love yourself. #selflove #acceptance #selfcare

Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 19d

I've thoroughly enjoyed @claireridgway.bsky.social's week-long virtual course, MARY & ANNE BOLEYN: TWO SISTERS, ONE KING. The lectures are detailed, modern, and engaging. And the live Zoom calls are dynamic and fun!
claireridgway.com/events/ #Tudors #AnneBoleyn #MaryBoleyn #history

Events - Claire Ridgway

Relive the magic of history! Many of my exclusive collection of past history events is now available for you to access at your convenience. If you missed out when these…Continue readingEvents

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 26d

“When a woman chose her gown…she was making a statement about her place in the world.” - @serenadyer.bsky.social #18thcentury #gowns #fashion #clothing #history
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What did 18th-Century Women *REALLY* Wear?

YouTube video by Serena Dyer

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 27d

I am so excited for it! I have loved all of your podcast interviews about it.

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 27d

Author and historian @claireridgway.bsky.social's video profile of #AnneBoleyn is clear, concise, detailed, and nuanced. A lovely introduction to this vibrant #Tudor queen and Renaissance woman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfLT... #history #TudorQueens #queens #Tudors

Who was Anne Boleyn REALLY? - A detailed analysis

YouTube video by The Anne Boleyn Files and Tudor Society

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 27d

Just pre-ordered @tudorblogger.bsky.social's The Many Faces of #AnneBoleyn! Can't waiit for its release on Sep 30!!!
www.amazon.com/Many-Faces-A... #Tudors #TudorQueens #history

The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception

The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception [Harrison, Helene] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Many Faces of Anne Boleyn: Interpreting Image and Perception

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · 27d

Love this video about 17th-century clothing from @serenadyer.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/shorts/uG3uL... #fashion #history #clothing #17thcentury #women

Did pregnant women really wear corsets in the past?

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Sep 10

This is an insightful commentary on organizing a poetry collection. #Poetry #Manuscript #Publication.

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There's a Process for That

Beyond random shuffling: A proven method for poetry book organization

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Sep 4

@devoney.bsky.social, I’m taking a break from Tudor England to read #WildforAusten!!!

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Sep 3

There is a lot to be said for starting the day with classical music. My favorite is #Baroque chamber music!

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Sep 1

@wordgathering.bsky.social also features my poem “Backyard by Ear.” #Poetry #Birds #Poem

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Emily K. Michael – Wordgathering

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Sep 1

Excited to have my essay “Too Close to Text: How Writing Revives a Blind Poet”
published in the latest issue of
@wordgathering.bsky.social

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Emily K. Michael – Wordgathering

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 31

My poem "Cello" has gone farther into the world than any other, and I wanted to share its journey: emilykmichael.com/2025/08/30/c... @finishinglinepress.bsky.social @wordgathering.bsky.social #poetry #poems #poetchry

“Cello”: A poem’s life continues

Last year I had the privilege of teachinng a creative writing class with an extrarordinary group of high schoolers. Many of these students had taken previous classes with me and were interested in …

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today two of my #poems went into the world in a new way! "Cello" and "Backyard by Ear" were unveiled as part of #Poetchry, an accessible #poetry exhibit in Cobourg's Ecology Garden, Ontario. The work of disabled poets was carved into picnic tables by a master woodworker.

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 30

To everyone on #Substack who makes their audio posts free for all, you are my heroes. Having that #audio option makes it so much easier for me to read your work as a #blind woman. #ADA #accessibility #universaldesign

Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 26

@johnleeclark.bsky.social's "A DeafBlind Poet" is one of my favorite poems. It is shocking, sweet, wise, and revolutionary. www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi... #poets #poetry #crippeotry #literature #deafblind

A DeafBlind Poet

A Deaf Blind poet doesn’t like to read sitting up. A Deaf Blind poet likes to read Braille magazines on the john.

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 24

Where my #Tudor #music nerds at? I love this conversation with @booksmusictravel.bsky.social: #lute #renaissance #classical #Tudorcon www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWO1...

Lutes, Spies, and Rock ’n’ Roll: Ronn McFarlane & Andrew McEvoy talking Tudorcon and music

YouTube video by History and Coffee (also Books, Pens & Music)

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 24

Tomorrow starts THE TUDORS: THE CREATION OF A DYNASTY with @nathenamin.bsky.social and @nicolatallis.bsky.social! I am so excited for this virtual course! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-tudors... #history #courses #Tudors

The Tudors: The Creation of a Dynasty

Brought to you by Nathen Amin and Dr Nicola Tallis, this is the story of history's most famous dynasty as you've never seen it before!

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 23

@dialectcoacherik.bsky.social contemplates the question, "Does a language need to have standards?" Yes, a language has standards, but they are derived from community usage, not top-down regulation. Descriptive grammar for the win! #linguistics #language #dialects
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Does a language need standards? Who makes sure we don’t descend into incoherent barbarism?

YouTube video by Dialect Coach Erik Singer

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Emily K Michael, Writer @emilythepoet.bsky.social · Aug 20

Amazing analysis of #HenryVIII & his queens on film from @drjoannepaul.bsky.social & History Hit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5d... #Tudors #history #movies

Tudor Expert Reacts To Henry VIII On Screen

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