Samantha Ward-Smith Writer
@samwardsmithwriter.bsky.social
Bestselling Author. Historian. Raven lover.
PhD in early modern letters.
Debut novel 'Tower of Vengeance' out now on Amazon. 13th Century historical fiction set in The Tower of London.
WIP 'Ravenscourt' Victorian Gothic.
Www.samanthawardsmithwriter.com
PhD in early modern letters.
Debut novel 'Tower of Vengeance' out now on Amazon. 13th Century historical fiction set in The Tower of London.
WIP 'Ravenscourt' Victorian Gothic.
Www.samanthawardsmithwriter.com
Happy 2026! Your last chance to get Tower of Vengeance on #offer. Why not make it your first read of 2026?
Betrayal, power and a ghost who won't let go 👻🏰👀
#ReadIfYouDare #LastChanceOffer #HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon
Betrayal, power and a ghost who won't let go 👻🏰👀
#ReadIfYouDare #LastChanceOffer #HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon
January 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Happy 2026! Your last chance to get Tower of Vengeance on #offer. Why not make it your first read of 2026?
Betrayal, power and a ghost who won't let go 👻🏰👀
#ReadIfYouDare #LastChanceOffer #HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon
Betrayal, power and a ghost who won't let go 👻🏰👀
#ReadIfYouDare #LastChanceOffer #HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon
Make Tower of Vengeance your last read of 2025! What more could you want - a poisoned mother, a handsome devil, a lost son, an arrogant princess and a beautiful raven? All set in the atmospheric #TowerofLondon. No wonder vengeance never looked so good. #histfic #gothic #offer
December 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Make Tower of Vengeance your last read of 2025! What more could you want - a poisoned mother, a handsome devil, a lost son, an arrogant princess and a beautiful raven? All set in the atmospheric #TowerofLondon. No wonder vengeance never looked so good. #histfic #gothic #offer
Have you dared to enter the Medieval Tower of London yet? The gates are open. The dead are waiting. And vengeance never felt so good.
#LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted #TowerofLondon #GothicChills #HolidayReads
#LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted #TowerofLondon #GothicChills #HolidayReads
December 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Have you dared to enter the Medieval Tower of London yet? The gates are open. The dead are waiting. And vengeance never felt so good.
#LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted #TowerofLondon #GothicChills #HolidayReads
#LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted #TowerofLondon #GothicChills #HolidayReads
Combining the lived-in realism of Elizabeth Chadwick with the psychological intensity of Elizabeth Fremantle, 'Tower of Vengeance' reclaims medieval power from the shadows.
#LimitedOffer #BargainReads #HistoricalFiction #GothicChills #HolidayReads
#LimitedOffer #BargainReads #HistoricalFiction #GothicChills #HolidayReads
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Combining the lived-in realism of Elizabeth Chadwick with the psychological intensity of Elizabeth Fremantle, 'Tower of Vengeance' reclaims medieval power from the shadows.
#LimitedOffer #BargainReads #HistoricalFiction #GothicChills #HolidayReads
#LimitedOffer #BargainReads #HistoricalFiction #GothicChills #HolidayReads
'Tower of Vengeance' on offer now!
Imagine your birthright stolen by a king...and your mother's ghost fighting to get it back? History's grit meets Gothic chills. 👻🕯️👀🏰 #GothicReads #TowerDrama #TowerofLondon #LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted
Imagine your birthright stolen by a king...and your mother's ghost fighting to get it back? History's grit meets Gothic chills. 👻🕯️👀🏰 #GothicReads #TowerDrama #TowerofLondon #LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted
December 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
'Tower of Vengeance' on offer now!
Imagine your birthright stolen by a king...and your mother's ghost fighting to get it back? History's grit meets Gothic chills. 👻🕯️👀🏰 #GothicReads #TowerDrama #TowerofLondon #LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted
Imagine your birthright stolen by a king...and your mother's ghost fighting to get it back? History's grit meets Gothic chills. 👻🕯️👀🏰 #GothicReads #TowerDrama #TowerofLondon #LimitedOffer #HistoricalFiction #Haunted
A poisoned egg. A deal with the Devil. A ghost who won't rest. Vengeance never looked so good.
Get 'Tower of Vengeance' while you dare on a limited offer this holiday season as even ghosts celebrate Christmas. 👻🏰
#HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon #Book #Haunted #GothicReads
Get 'Tower of Vengeance' while you dare on a limited offer this holiday season as even ghosts celebrate Christmas. 👻🏰
#HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon #Book #Haunted #GothicReads
December 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A poisoned egg. A deal with the Devil. A ghost who won't rest. Vengeance never looked so good.
Get 'Tower of Vengeance' while you dare on a limited offer this holiday season as even ghosts celebrate Christmas. 👻🏰
#HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon #Book #Haunted #GothicReads
Get 'Tower of Vengeance' while you dare on a limited offer this holiday season as even ghosts celebrate Christmas. 👻🏰
#HistoricalFiction #TowerofLondon #Book #Haunted #GothicReads
For a limited time my debut novel 'Tower of Vengeance' is on offer on Kindle - get it if you dare!
Enter the Tower of London where vengeance is carved into its stone heart. 🕯️🏰 #MedievalGothic #HistoricalFiction #HolidayReads
Enter the Tower of London where vengeance is carved into its stone heart. 🕯️🏰 #MedievalGothic #HistoricalFiction #HolidayReads
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
For a limited time my debut novel 'Tower of Vengeance' is on offer on Kindle - get it if you dare!
Enter the Tower of London where vengeance is carved into its stone heart. 🕯️🏰 #MedievalGothic #HistoricalFiction #HolidayReads
Enter the Tower of London where vengeance is carved into its stone heart. 🕯️🏰 #MedievalGothic #HistoricalFiction #HolidayReads
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! May all your wishes come true. #MerryChristmas #Christmas #Wishes
December 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! May all your wishes come true. #MerryChristmas #Christmas #Wishes
Thank you to all the readers of my #newsletter for following this debut author's journey this past year and for all your lovely comments. Enjoy! #HistoricalFiction #Christmas #Medieval #VictorianGothic #Book
December 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thank you to all the readers of my #newsletter for following this debut author's journey this past year and for all your lovely comments. Enjoy! #HistoricalFiction #Christmas #Medieval #VictorianGothic #Book
Some houses sing at Christmas. Ravenscourt....whispers....
#ReadIfYouDare #Haunted #GothicFiction #Books #Christmas
#ReadIfYouDare #Haunted #GothicFiction #Books #Christmas
December 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Some houses sing at Christmas. Ravenscourt....whispers....
#ReadIfYouDare #Haunted #GothicFiction #Books #Christmas
#ReadIfYouDare #Haunted #GothicFiction #Books #Christmas
Let me know which setting would be your favourite! Find out more about the #Medieval and #Victorian #Christmas in my newsletter out on 24th December - which famous Xmas food do they have in common? Sign up via my website to find out! #HistoricalFiction #Newletter #Book
December 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Let me know which setting would be your favourite! Find out more about the #Medieval and #Victorian #Christmas in my newsletter out on 24th December - which famous Xmas food do they have in common? Sign up via my website to find out! #HistoricalFiction #Newletter #Book
'This is a book in the best tradition of Victorian Gothic Romance, recommended for those who like romance with added chills'. Deborah Swift, author of The Cameo Keeper.
#hauntedhouse #gothic #VictorianGothicRomance #historicalfiction
#hauntedhouse #gothic #VictorianGothicRomance #historicalfiction
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
'This is a book in the best tradition of Victorian Gothic Romance, recommended for those who like romance with added chills'. Deborah Swift, author of The Cameo Keeper.
#hauntedhouse #gothic #VictorianGothicRomance #historicalfiction
#hauntedhouse #gothic #VictorianGothicRomance #historicalfiction
An isolated house on a windswept, snowbound moor with nowhere to run to - would you dare to spend #Christmas within its decaying walls? #Haunted #ReadIfYouDare #Book #Gothic #RebeccaVibes #Ravenscourt
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
An isolated house on a windswept, snowbound moor with nowhere to run to - would you dare to spend #Christmas within its decaying walls? #Haunted #ReadIfYouDare #Book #Gothic #RebeccaVibes #Ravenscourt
Dare you enter #Ravenscourt? In the ruins of the past, something waits to be found - or to be feared. #GothicFiction #Books #ReadIfYouDare #RebeccaVibes
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Dare you enter #Ravenscourt? In the ruins of the past, something waits to be found - or to be feared. #GothicFiction #Books #ReadIfYouDare #RebeccaVibes
There are signed copies of #Ravenscourt to buy in #Whitstabubble, Whitstable, Kent. Thursdays are not only late night shopping this December but also free parking in two car parks. No excuse not to #ShopLocal this Xmas. #Whitsabubble has lots of gorgeous gifts to go with your next #Gothic #book.
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
There are signed copies of #Ravenscourt to buy in #Whitstabubble, Whitstable, Kent. Thursdays are not only late night shopping this December but also free parking in two car parks. No excuse not to #ShopLocal this Xmas. #Whitsabubble has lots of gorgeous gifts to go with your next #Gothic #book.
Just added some blog posts on my website https://www.samanthawardsmithwriter.com/blog re #Ravenscourt- on my settings, my research, my main male character and my inspiration behind Ravenscourt. #blogs #author #book #gothicfiction
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Just added some blog posts on my website https://www.samanthawardsmithwriter.com/blog re #Ravenscourt- on my settings, my research, my main male character and my inspiration behind Ravenscourt. #blogs #author #book #gothicfiction
Anyone else? Easily distracted by castles, cathedrals, ravens, cats and cake.....
#Rochestercathedral #Writer #HistoricalFiction
#Rochestercathedral #Writer #HistoricalFiction
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Anyone else? Easily distracted by castles, cathedrals, ravens, cats and cake.....
#Rochestercathedral #Writer #HistoricalFiction
#Rochestercathedral #Writer #HistoricalFiction
This Saturday I will be at #MedwayRiverLit #AuthorFair #Chatham #NucleusArtsCentre from 11am to 14.30pm selling both #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengeance. Perfect Xmas gifts for #HistoricalFiction lovers.
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This Saturday I will be at #MedwayRiverLit #AuthorFair #Chatham #NucleusArtsCentre from 11am to 14.30pm selling both #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengeance. Perfect Xmas gifts for #HistoricalFiction lovers.
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
This year I’m thankful for the stories that linger at the edge of the lamplight—especially those who followed me into the halls of #Ravenscourt. #HappyThanksgiving #HistoricalFiction #Grateful #Thankful
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This year I’m thankful for the stories that linger at the edge of the lamplight—especially those who followed me into the halls of #Ravenscourt. #HappyThanksgiving #HistoricalFiction #Grateful #Thankful
Who doesn't love a ruined castle to explore? This is #RochesterCastle in Kent one of my favourites. I drew a lot of inspiration from this one when I wrote #TowerofVengeance and it was the perfect setting for my author photoshoot with @buildthebuzz.bsky.social #historicalfiction
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Who doesn't love a ruined castle to explore? This is #RochesterCastle in Kent one of my favourites. I drew a lot of inspiration from this one when I wrote #TowerofVengeance and it was the perfect setting for my author photoshoot with @buildthebuzz.bsky.social #historicalfiction
My #newsletter goes out tomorrow with my latest news, a lovely #Ravenscourt review, and plenty of raven content—including this glorious 2016 photo of my favourite raven, Erin who features in Tower of Vengeance. Sign up for more behind-the-scenes goodies! Link in bio/website.
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
My #newsletter goes out tomorrow with my latest news, a lovely #Ravenscourt review, and plenty of raven content—including this glorious 2016 photo of my favourite raven, Erin who features in Tower of Vengeance. Sign up for more behind-the-scenes goodies! Link in bio/website.
#Ravenscourt is 'in the best tradition of Victorian Gothic Romance, recommended for those who like romance with added chills' - for the full review see https://deborahswift.com/ravenscourt-by-samantha-ward-smith-gothicromance-coffeepotbookclub-histfic/ #GothicFiction #DarkRomance #BookswithChills
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#Ravenscourt is 'in the best tradition of Victorian Gothic Romance, recommended for those who like romance with added chills' - for the full review see https://deborahswift.com/ravenscourt-by-samantha-ward-smith-gothicromance-coffeepotbookclub-histfic/ #GothicFiction #DarkRomance #BookswithChills
I will be at the #MedwayRiverLit Author Fair on 29th November selling both #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengeance - perfect Xmas presents for the book lovers in your life! Click on the link to find out more:
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I will be at the #MedwayRiverLit Author Fair on 29th November selling both #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengeance - perfect Xmas presents for the book lovers in your life! Click on the link to find out more:
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
If you have read #Ravenscourt please don't forget to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads - reviews really help authors and if you don't the House will remember....it never forgets! #Reviews #Book #HistoricalFiction #GothicVibes #ThankYou
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you have read #Ravenscourt please don't forget to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads - reviews really help authors and if you don't the House will remember....it never forgets! #Reviews #Book #HistoricalFiction #GothicVibes #ThankYou
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
If you are local why not come and say hello at the Author Fair 29/11/2025. I will be selling both books #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengenace #AuthorFair #LocalAuthor #MedwayRiverLit
If you are local why not come and say hello at the Author Fair 29/11/2025. I will be selling both books #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengenace #AuthorFair #LocalAuthor #MedwayRiverLit
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
https://www.medwayriverlit.co.uk/post/authors-you-can-meet-at-our-author-fair-on-29-november
If you are local why not come and say hello at the Author Fair 29/11/2025. I will be selling both books #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengenace #AuthorFair #LocalAuthor #MedwayRiverLit
If you are local why not come and say hello at the Author Fair 29/11/2025. I will be selling both books #Ravenscourt and #TowerofVengenace #AuthorFair #LocalAuthor #MedwayRiverLit