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Elizabeth St.John πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ“œAuthor and Historian

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.social

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Story writer. Memory curator. #EarlyModern women's history. Lucy Hutchinson got me started.
#17thC #HistoricalFiction. New book, The Queen's Tears, publishes 15 Oct.

https://elizabethstjohn.substack.com/
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 15, 2026, 8:17 PM

The Queen's Tears is out today! I'm so grateful to the readers and writers who cheered me on for this new book. It's available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited - I hope you enjoy meeting some old friends and making new ones! geni.us/TheQueensTears #HistoricalFiction

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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 12, 2026, 4:44 PM

A heartfelt novel on friendships and struggles during depression-era Florida is featured with an excerpt on my blog today. #CoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 11:08 PM

"Any author can gather facts, and a good biographer can arrange them. It takes a truly gifted novelist to make the stitching disappear. Wertman does exactly that.”
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#CoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social @janetwertman.bsky.social

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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 3:55 PM

Nothing like holding your new book for the first time...along with a wriggly ginger tom! Full credit to Mo, he was on my desk every single day I wrote this. 🐱 #Caturday

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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:49 AM

Excited to share the spotlight with some fabulous time-travelling historical fiction authors - check out Helen Hollick's VIP Books promotion!
#HistoricalFiction #Timeslip #DualTimeline @abelfrageauthor.bsky.social @cathiedunn.bsky.social
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:44 AM

The joys of demolishing the guardrails and choosing to include your dog. #HistoricalFiction #TheQueensTears
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 12:42 AM

When a fellow author you respect and admire takes the time to do this, it warms your heart. Thanks tonyriches.bsky.social
for all your support. #HistoricalFiction

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 4:33 PM

Pierre Hugon was simply an interesting footnote, until I discovered his role in stealing Queen Anna’s jewels and links to the Marquess of Buckingham. THAT inspired my new novel, The Queen’s Tears. More, and an excerpt. #HistoricalFiction #Stuarts
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 6:05 PM

Thanks Rod! It may be harder to sell books, but the joy of being part of this amazing community of authors and readers far outweighs the lost revenue. Let's all keep talking and connecting and sharing stories!

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 4:30 PM

My new book, The Queen's Tears, is on pre-order for just 0.99 worldwide.
πŸ“–πŸ’ŽA stolen crown jewel. An enigmatic portrait. And the cost of love across the centuries.πŸ“–πŸ’Ž
#HistoricalFiction #FamilyHistory #EarlyModern
geni.us/TheQueensTears

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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 8:19 PM

Thanks Cathie - so excited to hit the road with the #CoffeePotBookClub - my favourite book bloggers!

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:39 PM

Come and join the conversation about book launches, and where I find joy.
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 11:08 PM

Libbie Grant writes beautiful, strong, memorable fiction. And in her new book, The Ended World, released today, we can add prescient to the list. Start reading it now, and we'll meet back and discuss in a few days.
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 8:14 PM

A heartwarming Victorian family saga set in Scotland. #CoffeePotBookClub feature, written by @nansjar23.bsky.social
#HistoricalFiction
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 3:50 PM

Have a wander through 2000 years of London's extraordinary history with @timwalker1666.bsky.social - there's a story for everyone here. #London #History #CoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social www.elizabethjstjohn.com/guest-author...

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 1:45 PM

An intriguing look at the Irish settlers in America on my website today. @cathiedunn.bsky.social @mjhop.bsky.social
#Ireland #FamilyHistory #GreatReads
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 8:18 PM

I know the feeling, Peggy. Writing about our ancestors is an extraordinary journey - and privilege.

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 7:12 PM

Allen Apsley was just two years old when his parents moved into the Tower - and the next thirteen years would turn into the most formative time of his life. #FamilyHistory #HistoricalFiction #EarlyModern
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 4:31 PM

A fascinating Coffee Pot Book Club feature on my website today. We rarely get to read novels about New France, and this one's beautifully researched and written.
#HistoricalFiction #17thC
@peggyjoquewilliams.bsky.social @cathiedunn.bsky.social
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@elizabethstjohn.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 9:58 PM

Thank you, Rod, very much appreciated!

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