Alison Morton Author
@alisonmorton.bsky.social
Writer of #histfic, #althist and contemporary #thrillers and any combination thereof. Also language nerd, historian, 'what if' explorer, Roman nut, wine drinker
About to be terminated by a Berlin gangster working for her lifelong nemesis, ex-Praetorian Aurelia Mitela must draw on every ounce of courage, wit and resourcefulness inherited from her Roman ancestors to survive. books2read.com/AURELIARomaN... #althist #thrillers #histfic
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
About to be terminated by a Berlin gangster working for her lifelong nemesis, ex-Praetorian Aurelia Mitela must draw on every ounce of courage, wit and resourcefulness inherited from her Roman ancestors to survive. books2read.com/AURELIARomaN... #althist #thrillers #histfic
Aurelia Mitela struggles against a charismatic, amoral manipulator seizing power and destroying civil society through his nationalist movement. But is it already too late to save her country? www.alison-morton.com/books-2/insu... #bookstoread #politicalthriller #insurrection
October 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Aurelia Mitela struggles against a charismatic, amoral manipulator seizing power and destroying civil society through his nationalist movement. But is it already too late to save her country? www.alison-morton.com/books-2/insu... #bookstoread #politicalthriller #insurrection
Looking for an escape from the news? Or for a country where honour and integrity count, sacrifice is valued and putting the country first is automatic?
Roma Nova is imaginary, but oh, we'd love it to be real!
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#bookstoread #RomaNovaSeries #althist #whatif
Roma Nova is imaginary, but oh, we'd love it to be real!
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#bookstoread #RomaNovaSeries #althist #whatif
October 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Looking for an escape from the news? Or for a country where honour and integrity count, sacrifice is valued and putting the country first is automatic?
Roma Nova is imaginary, but oh, we'd love it to be real!
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#bookstoread #RomaNovaSeries #althist #whatif
Roma Nova is imaginary, but oh, we'd love it to be real!
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#bookstoread #RomaNovaSeries #althist #whatif
A café in Dresden - the cake was amazing
#DoubleStakes
#DoubleStakes
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A café in Dresden - the cake was amazing
#DoubleStakes
#DoubleStakes
Poitou, Mel's homeland – Celts, Romans, wars of religion and la Révolution française. How Poitou survived them all. www.alison-morton.com/2021/01/04/p... #Poitou #DoubleStakes
October 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Poitou, Mel's homeland – Celts, Romans, wars of religion and la Révolution française. How Poitou survived them all. www.alison-morton.com/2021/01/04/p... #Poitou #DoubleStakes
This was such a stunning sunset last night that I want to share it. Such beauty confirms we are mere ants.
October 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This was such a stunning sunset last night that I want to share it. Such beauty confirms we are mere ants.
Travel later in the late Roman Empire wasn’t quite as easy as in the 2nd century, and nothing like today, even discounting hold-up on trains and planes now. Read on...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/16/h... #RomanEmpire #research #transport
alison-morton.com/2018/10/16/h... #RomanEmpire #research #transport
September 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Travel later in the late Roman Empire wasn’t quite as easy as in the 2nd century, and nothing like today, even discounting hold-up on trains and planes now. Read on...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/16/h... #RomanEmpire #research #transport
alison-morton.com/2018/10/16/h... #RomanEmpire #research #transport
I confess a passion for #maps, so naturally, I mapped out 4th century Julia’s journey in JULIA PRIMA. Here’s how (plus I discovered the origins of Prosecco!) www.alison-morton.com/2022/11/18/a... #historicalfiction #RomanEmpire
September 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I confess a passion for #maps, so naturally, I mapped out 4th century Julia’s journey in JULIA PRIMA. Here’s how (plus I discovered the origins of Prosecco!) www.alison-morton.com/2022/11/18/a... #historicalfiction #RomanEmpire
Beautiful cars - Citroën DS and a gorgeous colour!
September 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Beautiful cars - Citroën DS and a gorgeous colour!
Short reads are very popular at present. The Roma Nova thriller series has two: CARINA, on her first mission abroad (What could go wrong?), and NEXUS, where Aurelia does a favour which has unforeseen lethal consequences.
CARINA: books2read.com/CARINA
NEXUS: books2read.com/NEXUSRomaNova #thrillers
CARINA: books2read.com/CARINA
NEXUS: books2read.com/NEXUSRomaNova #thrillers
September 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Short reads are very popular at present. The Roma Nova thriller series has two: CARINA, on her first mission abroad (What could go wrong?), and NEXUS, where Aurelia does a favour which has unforeseen lethal consequences.
CARINA: books2read.com/CARINA
NEXUS: books2read.com/NEXUSRomaNova #thrillers
CARINA: books2read.com/CARINA
NEXUS: books2read.com/NEXUSRomaNova #thrillers
We love the idea of a “what if” in history – #counterfactuals and #alternativehistory.
Writing these stories stretches the imagination and is fun. But how to write in this framework?
Robert Harris does it, JD Robb does it. Here are a few #writingtips www.alison-morton.com/2016/06/28/h...
Writing these stories stretches the imagination and is fun. But how to write in this framework?
Robert Harris does it, JD Robb does it. Here are a few #writingtips www.alison-morton.com/2016/06/28/h...
September 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We love the idea of a “what if” in history – #counterfactuals and #alternativehistory.
Writing these stories stretches the imagination and is fun. But how to write in this framework?
Robert Harris does it, JD Robb does it. Here are a few #writingtips www.alison-morton.com/2016/06/28/h...
Writing these stories stretches the imagination and is fun. But how to write in this framework?
Robert Harris does it, JD Robb does it. Here are a few #writingtips www.alison-morton.com/2016/06/28/h...
What *is* it about writing about the Romans? Whether historians or #historicalfiction writers, we can't seem to stop! www.alison-morton.com/2025/03/17/w... #romanhistory
September 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
What *is* it about writing about the Romans? Whether historians or #historicalfiction writers, we can't seem to stop! www.alison-morton.com/2025/03/17/w... #romanhistory
Roma Nova, a country where honour and integrity count, sacrifice is valued and putting the country first is automatic.
Pity it's fiction, but at least we can escape there in our minds...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#escapist #fiction #RomaNovaSeries
#althist #imagine #histfic
Pity it's fiction, but at least we can escape there in our minds...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#escapist #fiction #RomaNovaSeries
#althist #imagine #histfic
September 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Roma Nova, a country where honour and integrity count, sacrifice is valued and putting the country first is automatic.
Pity it's fiction, but at least we can escape there in our minds...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#escapist #fiction #RomaNovaSeries
#althist #imagine #histfic
Pity it's fiction, but at least we can escape there in our minds...
alison-morton.com/2018/10/11/s...
#escapist #fiction #RomaNovaSeries
#althist #imagine #histfic
Are 'what if' stories coming into fashion? www.alison-morton.com/2024/11/18/a...
September 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Are 'what if' stories coming into fashion? www.alison-morton.com/2024/11/18/a...
September brings in more reading fun. Here's a small selection of the goodies available – Romans to WWII: books.bookfunnel.com/historicalfi... #historicalfiction
@mjporterauthor.bsky.social @bookfunnel.bsky.social
@mjporterauthor.bsky.social @bookfunnel.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
September brings in more reading fun. Here's a small selection of the goodies available – Romans to WWII: books.bookfunnel.com/historicalfi... #historicalfiction
@mjporterauthor.bsky.social @bookfunnel.bsky.social
@mjporterauthor.bsky.social @bookfunnel.bsky.social
Catherine Kullmann is one of the few modern writers to portray verve and skill in Regency historical fiction. Here's how she cleverly integrates side characters into her well-established series. alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/28/c... @cathiedunn.bsky.social #HistoricalRomance #newrelease
August 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Catherine Kullmann is one of the few modern writers to portray verve and skill in Regency historical fiction. Here's how she cleverly integrates side characters into her well-established series. alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/28/c... @cathiedunn.bsky.social #HistoricalRomance #newrelease
If you know anything about the fiercely competitive nature of the fruit and veg show in an English village, you'll know passions run high. @helenhollick.bsky.social tells us about how murderous it can be in her latest #cozycrime novel alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/21/a...
August 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If you know anything about the fiercely competitive nature of the fruit and veg show in an English village, you'll know passions run high. @helenhollick.bsky.social tells us about how murderous it can be in her latest #cozycrime novel alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/08/21/a...
The joy of venturing into a new book world. You may discover previously hidden treasure... alisonmortonauthor.com/2023/12/08/v... #amreading #bookstoread
August 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The joy of venturing into a new book world. You may discover previously hidden treasure... alisonmortonauthor.com/2023/12/08/v... #amreading #bookstoread
Post-holiday catch-up. I spotted our anthology "Fate - Stories of History, Mystery & Magic" has been selected as Book of the Month by the Coffee Pot Book Club.
Yay! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... @cathiedunn.bsky.social @helenhollick.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #shortstories
Yay! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... @cathiedunn.bsky.social @helenhollick.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #shortstories
August 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Post-holiday catch-up. I spotted our anthology "Fate - Stories of History, Mystery & Magic" has been selected as Book of the Month by the Coffee Pot Book Club.
Yay! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... @cathiedunn.bsky.social @helenhollick.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #shortstories
Yay! thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/08/book... @cathiedunn.bsky.social @helenhollick.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #shortstories
Why does any author write any book?
Double Stakes is a fast-paced European thriller, but it isn't only about Mel and Jeff... #politicalthriller
www.alison-morton.com/2025/05/20/w...
Double Stakes is a fast-paced European thriller, but it isn't only about Mel and Jeff... #politicalthriller
www.alison-morton.com/2025/05/20/w...
August 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Why does any author write any book?
Double Stakes is a fast-paced European thriller, but it isn't only about Mel and Jeff... #politicalthriller
www.alison-morton.com/2025/05/20/w...
Double Stakes is a fast-paced European thriller, but it isn't only about Mel and Jeff... #politicalthriller
www.alison-morton.com/2025/05/20/w...
Who are the Roma Nova stories for?
– Espionage and thriller fans – covert missions, betrayals, and intelligence operations in a unique setting
– Readers fascinated by the idea of a 21st century Roman-style society.
– Fans of strong female leads
Discover more... www.alison-morton.com #thrillers
– Espionage and thriller fans – covert missions, betrayals, and intelligence operations in a unique setting
– Readers fascinated by the idea of a 21st century Roman-style society.
– Fans of strong female leads
Discover more... www.alison-morton.com #thrillers
August 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Who are the Roma Nova stories for?
– Espionage and thriller fans – covert missions, betrayals, and intelligence operations in a unique setting
– Readers fascinated by the idea of a 21st century Roman-style society.
– Fans of strong female leads
Discover more... www.alison-morton.com #thrillers
– Espionage and thriller fans – covert missions, betrayals, and intelligence operations in a unique setting
– Readers fascinated by the idea of a 21st century Roman-style society.
– Fans of strong female leads
Discover more... www.alison-morton.com #thrillers
The thing I love about being a guest on @debbieyoung.bsky.social's blog is that we have a proper conversation! authordebbieyoung.com/2025/07/28/i... It's not just be chattering away about Double Stakes or Debbie talking about her cozy crime – we talk about writing and the writing life.
July 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The thing I love about being a guest on @debbieyoung.bsky.social's blog is that we have a proper conversation! authordebbieyoung.com/2025/07/28/i... It's not just be chattering away about Double Stakes or Debbie talking about her cozy crime – we talk about writing and the writing life.
Welcome to my writing blog @juliaibbotson.bsky.social to share about A Shape on the Air. I very much enjoyed reading about Viv/Viviane. alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/07/24/a...
#Medieval #HistoricalFiction #AngloSaxon #TimeSlip #Mystery #Romance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
#Medieval #HistoricalFiction #AngloSaxon #TimeSlip #Mystery #Romance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Welcome to my writing blog @juliaibbotson.bsky.social to share about A Shape on the Air. I very much enjoyed reading about Viv/Viviane. alisonmortonauthor.com/2025/07/24/a...
#Medieval #HistoricalFiction #AngloSaxon #TimeSlip #Mystery #Romance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
#Medieval #HistoricalFiction #AngloSaxon #TimeSlip #Mystery #Romance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
Aurelia – Soldier, spy, mother, daughter, diplomat, fixer. Can she prevent her nemesis Caius destroying both her and Roma Nova?
AURELIA – first in series – is drastically discounted in all Amazon stores but only until Thursday 24 July midnight!
mybook.to/AURELIA_Kindle #deal
AURELIA – first in series – is drastically discounted in all Amazon stores but only until Thursday 24 July midnight!
mybook.to/AURELIA_Kindle #deal
July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Aurelia – Soldier, spy, mother, daughter, diplomat, fixer. Can she prevent her nemesis Caius destroying both her and Roma Nova?
AURELIA – first in series – is drastically discounted in all Amazon stores but only until Thursday 24 July midnight!
mybook.to/AURELIA_Kindle #deal
AURELIA – first in series – is drastically discounted in all Amazon stores but only until Thursday 24 July midnight!
mybook.to/AURELIA_Kindle #deal