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August 25, 1554 – Death of the Duke of Norfolk - Janet Wertman

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Susan Abernethy @susanabernethy2.bsky.social · Aug 25

August 25, 1554 – Death of the Duke of Norfolk

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Talk about nine lives!! The third Duke of Norfolk was the highest peer in the land after the king (or queen), and managed to cheat…

Thomas More by Joanne Paul — Open Letters Review

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Aug 22

Great review in Open Letters of Joanne Paul's new book
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Joanne Paul’s wonderful new biography of Thomas More

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Aug 10

For those of you who never got around to asking me for a copy! ;)
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Robert Dudley's Brush-Off Letter to Douglas Howard - Janet Wertman

Earlier this week, I uploaded a post about the birth of Robert Dudley, Jr. that mentioned a letter that Leicester sent to a lady who…

August 7, 1574 – Douglas Sheffield Gives Birth to a Son - Janet Wertman

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Aug 8

New post on the blog!
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Douglas Howard was the most famous woman you likely never heard of. As the daughter of William Howard, Baron Effingham, the fifteen-year-old Douglas was given…

July 8, 1553 – Mary Tudor Proclaims Herself Queen - Janet Wertman

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · Jul 8

#OnThisDay July 8, 1553 – Mary Tudor Proclaims Herself Queen janetwertman.com/2025/07/08/j... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Tudors

This month truly assembled Mary Tudor’s finest hours. Let’s set the stage for a bit of context. Mary’s younger brother, Edward VI, had been King…

Author Interview: Martha Jean Johnson discusses The Queen's Musician (and lots more!) - Janet Wertman

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · Jun 25

Author Interview: Martha Jean Johnson discusses The Queen’s Musician (and lots more!) janetwertman.com/2025/06/24/a... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Tudors #HistoricalFiction

We have a wonderful new addition to the Tudorverse – Martha Jean Johnson has just released The Queen’s Musician, the story of Mark Smeaton (!).…

The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour presents: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman

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Jann Alexander @jannalextx.bsky.social · Jun 11

When @janetwertman.bsky.social spoke to our #historicalfiction group in WFWA, we were mesmerized by her approach, decisions, and character detail in writing Nothing Proved.

Which proved her novel to be a delicious read! #booksky#writers #bookclubs #amreading

Judith Arnopp @jarnopp.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour presents: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman

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#HistoricalFiction #TudorFiction #ElizabethTudor #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

Book Title: Nothing Proved Series: Regina Author: Janet Wertman Publication Date: May 19, 2025 Publisher: Janet Wertman Pages: ...

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you for hosting me!

Nothing Proved | An Extraordinary New Novel of Elizabeth Tudor by Janet Wertman - Elizabeth St.John

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Elizabeth St.John 📚💙📜Author and Historian @elizabethstjohn.bsky.social · Jun 10

A fresh take on a familiar story - a fascinating new book by @janetwertman.bsky.social on Elizabeth Tudor. Enjoy an excerpt and details on my website.
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Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman Danger lined her path, but destiny led her to glory… Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young. Declared illegitimate after the execution of her mother Anne Boleyn, she ...

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Cathie Dunn – Historical Fiction & History 🥰📚 @cathiedunn.bsky.social · Jun 10

Welcome to the final day of our Blog Tour for

༻*·Nothing Proved·*༺
by Janet Wertman!

Check out our last stops, sharing an excerpt, fascinating articles & fabulous reviews!

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#TudorFiction #HistoricalFiction #Elizabethan
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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Jun 10

Yes, thank you all so much!

Book Launch Blog Tour: Nothing Proved, by Janet Wertman

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · Jun 3

Book Launch Blog Tour: Nothing Proved, by Janet Wertman tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/06/book... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Elizabethan #Tudors #HistoricalFiction #Booksky 💙📚

Available from Amazon UK and Amazon US Danger lined her path, but destiny led her to glory… Elizabeth Tudor learned resilience young. Decl...

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Cathie Dunn – Historical Fiction & History 🥰📚 @cathiedunn.bsky.social · May 20

Welcome to Day 1 of our 🏵️fabulous new Blog Tour🏵️ for

༻*·Nothing Proved·*༺
by Janet Wertman!

Check out today's first stops, with tempting excerpts & fascinating guest posts!

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#TudorFiction #HistoricalFiction #Elizabethan
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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · May 19

Congratulations to Janet Wertman on the publication of her new book, 'Nothing Proved' ~ “A compelling period piece which brings to life the early days of one of history’s greatest monarchs” janetwertman.com/2025/05/19/p... @janetwertman.bsky.social #Elizabethan #Tudors

Publication Day for Nothing Proved! - Janet Wertman

I am thrilled to announce the first book in my Regina Trilogy, Nothing Proved, is out today, and available through all the usual suspects (sorry,…

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 13

I thought you were talking about paying for a review copy. I have never tried to reach out to Spark Press

Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 13

I assure you, there was none of that in this case

The Queen's Musician by Martha Jean Johnson — Open Letters Review

Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 12

Thrilled to see my review of The Queen's Musician published by Open Letters Review!
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A novel about the doomed musician caught up in the downfall of Anne Boleyn

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Book Review - 'Nothing Proved'

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Helene Harrison MA MSc @tudorblogger.bsky.social · May 11

New book review on my blog and Substack - thanks to @janetwertman.bsky.social for a copy of her upcoming novel 'Nothing Proved' to read and review - I really enjoyed it! #JanetWertman #BookReview #Tudors

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By Janet Wertman

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 10

I sat down with Tony Riches to discuss his latest release, Bess: Tudor Gentlewoman. Watch the interview on my YouTube channel (Too Much Tudor) or read the transcript on my blog!
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Author Interview: Tony Riches Discusses Bess, Tudor Gentlewoman (and Lots More!) - Janet Wertman

The wonderful Tony Riches has just released the final installment in his Elizabethan Series. He came onto my YouTube channel, Too Much Tudor, to talk…

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 2

I like this even better. "Wertman’s prose is sharp and deliberate, capturing the unease of a girl who must measure every word, every glance, knowing one misstep could cost her life."

Nothing Proved - Historical Novel Society

Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · May 1

"For those drawn to Tudor history, Nothing Proved offers a gripping, unvarnished look at the making of a queen, one who must first endure captivity before she can claim a throne. Highly recommended."
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After King Henry VIII’s death, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Tudor is left in a world where every decision could mean her downfall. Once the cherished daughter of a king, she is now a political liabilit...

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Apr 27

LitFest in the Dena is back and I am thrilled to be moderating a panel! Though we lost our traditional venue (it was spared from the fires but the Army Corps is using it), the organizers found another place to hold this wonderful community literary festival. Hope to see you there!
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Heidi Malagisi💙📚📜📖 @hmalagisi.bsky.social · Apr 16

Book Review: “Nothing Proved” by Janet Wertman adventuresofatudornerd.com/2025/04/16/b...

Book Review: “Nothing Proved” by Janet Wertman

A princess born to a king and his second wife lost her title and legitimacy when her father decided that her mother, Anne Boleyn, needed to die. Elizabeth Tudor knows the meaning of resilience as s…

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Janet Wertman @janetwertman.bsky.social · Apr 11

Chuffed to see Nothing Proved in such great company!
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Are you missing the Tudor era? Check out these ten recent and upcoming novels

Are you a historical fiction fan looking back fondly on the years of Tudormania, when novels set in 16th-century England (especially about t...

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