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
'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
Today is the final #BlogTour stop #TheCoffeePotBookClub for #Ravenscourt:
https://themysteriousuniverseofbooks.blogspot.com/
https://deborahswift.com/blog/
Thank you to all the wonderful hosts who have shone a light on my #Gothic #book these past two weeks! What fun it has been!
#HistoricalFiction
https://themysteriousuniverseofbooks.blogspot.com/
https://deborahswift.com/blog/
Thank you to all the wonderful hosts who have shone a light on my #Gothic #book these past two weeks! What fun it has been!
#HistoricalFiction
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today is the final #BlogTour stop #TheCoffeePotBookClub for #Ravenscourt:
https://themysteriousuniverseofbooks.blogspot.com/
https://deborahswift.com/blog/
Thank you to all the wonderful hosts who have shone a light on my #Gothic #book these past two weeks! What fun it has been!
#HistoricalFiction
https://themysteriousuniverseofbooks.blogspot.com/
https://deborahswift.com/blog/
Thank you to all the wonderful hosts who have shone a light on my #Gothic #book these past two weeks! What fun it has been!
#HistoricalFiction
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour for #Ravenscourt are:
https://historicalfictionblog.com/
https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/
Thank you for hosting me!
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://historicalfictionblog.com/
https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/
Thank you for hosting me!
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour for #Ravenscourt are:
https://historicalfictionblog.com/
https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/
Thank you for hosting me!
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://historicalfictionblog.com/
https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/
Thank you for hosting me!
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour for #Ravenscourt are:
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
https://www.rachelelwissjoyce.com/rachels-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
https://www.rachelelwissjoyce.com/rachels-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour for #Ravenscourt are:
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
https://www.rachelelwissjoyce.com/rachels-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
https://www.rachelelwissjoyce.com/rachels-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
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 19, 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
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #blogtour for #Ravencourt are:
https://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/hist-fic-chickie-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/hist-fic-chickie-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today's stops on #TheCoffeePotBookClub #blogtour for #Ravencourt are:
https://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/hist-fic-chickie-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
https://ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/hist-fic-chickie-blog
Many thanks to both for hosting me.
#HistoricalFiction #Gothic #Books #Blogs
My 2nd week on tour with #thecoffeepotbookclub - today's stops :
https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/
https://mythslegendsbooks.blogspot.com/ - guest post
https://thewhisperingbookworm.blogspot.com/ - I have done an interview for this blog!
https://marysbookcase.blogspot.com/
#Ravenscourt #Gothic
https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/
https://mythslegendsbooks.blogspot.com/ - guest post
https://thewhisperingbookworm.blogspot.com/ - I have done an interview for this blog!
https://marysbookcase.blogspot.com/
#Ravenscourt #Gothic
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My 2nd week on tour with #thecoffeepotbookclub - today's stops :
https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/
https://mythslegendsbooks.blogspot.com/ - guest post
https://thewhisperingbookworm.blogspot.com/ - I have done an interview for this blog!
https://marysbookcase.blogspot.com/
#Ravenscourt #Gothic
https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/
https://mythslegendsbooks.blogspot.com/ - guest post
https://thewhisperingbookworm.blogspot.com/ - I have done an interview for this blog!
https://marysbookcase.blogspot.com/
#Ravenscourt #Gothic
If you are looking for a mystery that lingers long after the final page then #Ravenscourt is waiting for you. A haunting tale of secrets and redemption, a house that won't stay silent and a woman who won't let go. #GothicFiction #HistoricalFiction #ghosts #hauntedhouse
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you are looking for a mystery that lingers long after the final page then #Ravenscourt is waiting for you. A haunting tale of secrets and redemption, a house that won't stay silent and a woman who won't let go. #GothicFiction #HistoricalFiction #ghosts #hauntedhouse
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 15, 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
Next stop for #Ravenscourt on #CoffeePotBookClubBlogTour:
https://www.wendyjdunn.com/blog/
https://www.brookallenauthor.com/blog
Well that was a fun week - more stops next week! Do let me know if you are enjoying it too!
#HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
https://www.wendyjdunn.com/blog/
https://www.brookallenauthor.com/blog
Well that was a fun week - more stops next week! Do let me know if you are enjoying it too!
#HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Next stop for #Ravenscourt on #CoffeePotBookClubBlogTour:
https://www.wendyjdunn.com/blog/
https://www.brookallenauthor.com/blog
Well that was a fun week - more stops next week! Do let me know if you are enjoying it too!
#HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
https://www.wendyjdunn.com/blog/
https://www.brookallenauthor.com/blog
Well that was a fun week - more stops next week! Do let me know if you are enjoying it too!
#HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
Today's stops on #Ravenscourt the #blogtour are:
https://crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/ - my guest post is all about the Victorian Gothic Tradition
https://mjporterauthor.blog/
Thanks once again to my hosts on #CoffeePotBookClub #HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
https://crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/ - my guest post is all about the Victorian Gothic Tradition
https://mjporterauthor.blog/
Thanks once again to my hosts on #CoffeePotBookClub #HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today's stops on #Ravenscourt the #blogtour are:
https://crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/ - my guest post is all about the Victorian Gothic Tradition
https://mjporterauthor.blog/
Thanks once again to my hosts on #CoffeePotBookClub #HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
https://crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/ - my guest post is all about the Victorian Gothic Tradition
https://mjporterauthor.blog/
Thanks once again to my hosts on #CoffeePotBookClub #HistoricalFiction #GothicMystery
I am doing an #authortalk on Friday at Shoe Lane Library, London, EC4A 3JR - tickets are free for in person or online just book via the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madwomen-moors-and-masks-a-talk-tickets-1710737163909?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#historicalfiction #Ravenscourt #Gothic
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madwomen-moors-and-masks-a-talk-tickets-1710737163909?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#historicalfiction #Ravenscourt #Gothic
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I am doing an #authortalk on Friday at Shoe Lane Library, London, EC4A 3JR - tickets are free for in person or online just book via the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madwomen-moors-and-masks-a-talk-tickets-1710737163909?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#historicalfiction #Ravenscourt #Gothic
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/madwomen-moors-and-masks-a-talk-tickets-1710737163909?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
#historicalfiction #Ravenscourt #Gothic