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historical authors who plot in the present, write about the past... and improvise all the rest!
On the @WordWenches today we are sharing what we've been reading this month - a very eclectic selection! Come and share your recommendations too!

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November 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose is buzzing on the historical connection between bees and Napoleon! (What symbol would you pick if you were an emperor?) wordwenches.com/the-buzz-on-...
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On the @WordWenches blog today, @NicolaCornick looks at the surprising similarities between Regency and modern-day celebrity culture and asks for nominations for your favourite Regency celebrity!,_._,
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November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Today, @WordWenches @Patricia_Rice is musing on Perfect Heroes. How do you like your heroes? Besides hot, I mean. Do you want them perfect? Wounded? Flawed? Do they have to be beautiful? How about nerdy?

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November 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
On the blog today Mary Jo interviews contemporary romance author Nancy Herkness about her Royal Caleva series, which features contemporary characters but rings historical romance reader chimes! Take look to learn more. wordwenches.com/royal-caleva...
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On the blog today Christina is excited about the upcoming #release of her #dualtime story RIPPLES THROUGH TIME! It features #Vikings, #buriedtreasure, and a very special crystal pendant. Are you a fan of crystals and do you believe in their healing properties?

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November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today on the @WordWenches8 blog, we're answering a question about how we come up with #names for our #characters. Some answers might surprise you. :)
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November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Today on the Word Wenches blog, Susan talks about fossils, smugglers, rogues - and her new book!
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November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose explores the historical reasons of why men’s and women’s clothing button in different directions. wordwenches.com/buttoned-up/
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On the Word Wenches today, Anne is talking about daylight saving, how it came to be, and how it is still controversial. What about you — do you like or loathe Daylight Saving?
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November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
On the blog today Mary Jo admits to her fondness for dragons and introduces some of the ones that live at her house. Are you a fan of dragons? Come flying with us! wordwenches.com/dragons-2/
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
On the @WordWenches blog today Christina is talking about wash basins and chamber pots! Yes, really - they can have other uses :-) Are you a fan?

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November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Today on @wordwenches.bsky.social Wenches, we’re sharing what #books we’ve loved reading lately. Come check it out—and share your recent favorites! wordwenches.com/what-we-are-...
What We Are Reading—October – The Word Wenches
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October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today on the Word Wenches, we’re sharing what books we’ve loved reading lately. Come check it out—and share your recent favorites! wordwenches.com/what-we-are-...
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@WordWenches today @Patricia_Rice is pondering riots and murder and how #history can predict the future. Any and all #murder suggestions welcome--come join us!

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October 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today on @WordWenches @AnneGracie is talking about her tendency to write about #orphans and #, foundlings, and giving a little of the history of the Foundling Hospital in London, which she visited some years ago. Do you have any favorite orphan stories? wordwenches.com/foundlings-a...
October 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
On the blog today Mary Jo blogs again about her Puget Sound cruise showing colorful sights around the sound!
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October 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
On the @WordWenches blog today Susan is talking about #witches and #witchcraft with some gorgeous paintings as illustrations! Are you a fan of witchiness in fiction, nonfiction or movies? Any recommendations?

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October 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
On the Word Wenches today Christina visits the site of Birka, a former Viking town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lots of pieces from board games have been found there, among other things. Are you a fan of board games?
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October 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today on the blog Anne Gracie is talking about other people’s bookshelves, what treasures you find and what you might learn about the owners. And how hard it is to cull books. wordwenches.com/other-people...
October 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
@WordWenches8 today, we've been asked What question would we NOT want to be asked by a reader? You'd be amazed... #writing #reading

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October 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today on the Word Wenches, Andrea Penrose explores the Oracle of Delphi and muses on the feeling of cosmic connection with magical places around the world. wordwenches.com/the-magic-of...
October 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
On the @wordwenches.bsky.social blog today Mary Jo has just returned from a Puget Sound cruise, riffs about the cruise and the lovely city of Seattle. Enjoy!
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October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On the @WordWenches today Christina is using #powerballads as inspiration for writing emotional scenes. Do you have a favourite? Which song best conveys deep #emotion for you?

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October 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
On the @WordWenches blog today, @AnneGracie is talking about the fascination of inscriptions that can be found inside books and the delights of book plates.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM