Sharon Bennett Connolly
@thehistorybits.bsky.social
Historian of Medieval & Women's History. FRHistS. Mum. Yorkshire lass.
New book Jan 2025: Scotland's Medieval Queens
Blog: Historytheinterestingbits.com
Podcast: A Slice of Medieval
https://viewauthor.at/SharonBennettConnolly
New book Jan 2025: Scotland's Medieval Queens
Blog: Historytheinterestingbits.com
Podcast: A Slice of Medieval
https://viewauthor.at/SharonBennettConnolly
Fabulous 5* review of Scotland's Medieval Queens:
"...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence"
#womeninhistory
"...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence"
#womeninhistory
November 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Fabulous 5* review of Scotland's Medieval Queens:
"...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence"
#womeninhistory
"...It not only restores visibility to neglected historical figures but also elevates the study of monarchy beyond battles and bloodlines. For readers of medieval history and gendered power, Connolly offers both clarity and reverence"
#womeninhistory
Received this lovely message on my blog this morning. Getting such feedback makes all the work worthwhile :D :D :D
October 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Received this lovely message on my blog this morning. Getting such feedback makes all the work worthwhile :D :D :D
There are 2 deals on my books at the moment on Amazon.
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
www.amazon.com/Scotlands-Me...
Opportunities not to be missed!
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
www.amazon.com/Scotlands-Me...
Opportunities not to be missed!
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
There are 2 deals on my books at the moment on Amazon.
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
www.amazon.com/Scotlands-Me...
Opportunities not to be missed!
In the UK, Ladies of Magna Carta is on a special Kindle deal of just 99p
www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Magna...
And in the US, the hardback of Scotland's Medieval Queens is just $5!
www.amazon.com/Scotlands-Me...
Opportunities not to be missed!
I'll be speaking about some of the most fascinating women of Tudor Lincolnshire on behalf of the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm
October 5, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I'll be speaking about some of the most fascinating women of Tudor Lincolnshire on behalf of the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm
Just received the edits for Princesses of the Early Middle Ages. Exciting!
Now to go through and see what needs tightening and what silly mistakes I have made - I know there will be some! What's guessing there's a 20** (instead of 11** or 12**) date in there somewhere? It seems to be my 'thing'.
Now to go through and see what needs tightening and what silly mistakes I have made - I know there will be some! What's guessing there's a 20** (instead of 11** or 12**) date in there somewhere? It seems to be my 'thing'.
October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just received the edits for Princesses of the Early Middle Ages. Exciting!
Now to go through and see what needs tightening and what silly mistakes I have made - I know there will be some! What's guessing there's a 20** (instead of 11** or 12**) date in there somewhere? It seems to be my 'thing'.
Now to go through and see what needs tightening and what silly mistakes I have made - I know there will be some! What's guessing there's a 20** (instead of 11** or 12**) date in there somewhere? It seems to be my 'thing'.
***COVER REVEAL***
I just got the cover art for Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets the other day. And its gorgeous.
Here's the cover and a pic of the two covers together.
Can't wait to hold them both in my hands.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky
I just got the cover art for Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets the other day. And its gorgeous.
Here's the cover and a pic of the two covers together.
Can't wait to hold them both in my hands.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky
October 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
***COVER REVEAL***
I just got the cover art for Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets the other day. And its gorgeous.
Here's the cover and a pic of the two covers together.
Can't wait to hold them both in my hands.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky
I just got the cover art for Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Plantagenets the other day. And its gorgeous.
Here's the cover and a pic of the two covers together.
Can't wait to hold them both in my hands.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medievalsky
Hosted by the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall, my next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall.
£4 on the door
7 October 2025, 7.30pm
£4 on the door
7 October 2025, 7.30pm
September 20, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Hosted by the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall, my next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall.
£4 on the door
7 October 2025, 7.30pm
£4 on the door
7 October 2025, 7.30pm
Ooh, my new treat! 😍😍😍
Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘
I'm going to enjoy this!
Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘
I'm going to enjoy this!
September 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Ooh, my new treat! 😍😍😍
Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘
I'm going to enjoy this!
Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘
I'm going to enjoy this!
8 years ago today I realised a lifelong dream when my 1st book, Heroines of the Medieval World was published. Finally holding my own book in my hands was one of the best feelings ever.
I owe huge thanks to Amberley Books, my family, friends and readers for the incredible support they've shown me
I owe huge thanks to Amberley Books, my family, friends and readers for the incredible support they've shown me
September 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
8 years ago today I realised a lifelong dream when my 1st book, Heroines of the Medieval World was published. Finally holding my own book in my hands was one of the best feelings ever.
I owe huge thanks to Amberley Books, my family, friends and readers for the incredible support they've shown me
I owe huge thanks to Amberley Books, my family, friends and readers for the incredible support they've shown me
It's done!
Book no. 10 is finished.
Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughter of the Plantagenets is now with my editor.
Now the nervous wait for feedback begins...
Book no. 10 is finished.
Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughter of the Plantagenets is now with my editor.
Now the nervous wait for feedback begins...
September 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's done!
Book no. 10 is finished.
Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughter of the Plantagenets is now with my editor.
Now the nervous wait for feedback begins...
Book no. 10 is finished.
Princesses of the Later Middle Ages: Royal Daughter of the Plantagenets is now with my editor.
Now the nervous wait for feedback begins...
My next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall.
7 October 2025 at 7.30pm
Venue: Gainsborough House, Parnell Street , Gainsborough (opposite the Old Hall)
7 October 2025 at 7.30pm
Venue: Gainsborough House, Parnell Street , Gainsborough (opposite the Old Hall)
September 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall.
7 October 2025 at 7.30pm
Venue: Gainsborough House, Parnell Street , Gainsborough (opposite the Old Hall)
7 October 2025 at 7.30pm
Venue: Gainsborough House, Parnell Street , Gainsborough (opposite the Old Hall)
Off down "the local" - castle, that is - this morning to chat about the Warenne family and some amazing medievall women.
August 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Off down "the local" - castle, that is - this morning to chat about the Warenne family and some amazing medievall women.
I'm off back to my 'local' this Bank Holiday weekend.
On Saturday, I will be giving 2 free talks in the Visitor Centre.
11am The Women of Conisbrough Castle
and
1pm The Warennes of Conisbrough Castle
Both talks are child friendly and I will hang around to chat and answer questions afterwards.
On Saturday, I will be giving 2 free talks in the Visitor Centre.
11am The Women of Conisbrough Castle
and
1pm The Warennes of Conisbrough Castle
Both talks are child friendly and I will hang around to chat and answer questions afterwards.
August 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'm off back to my 'local' this Bank Holiday weekend.
On Saturday, I will be giving 2 free talks in the Visitor Centre.
11am The Women of Conisbrough Castle
and
1pm The Warennes of Conisbrough Castle
Both talks are child friendly and I will hang around to chat and answer questions afterwards.
On Saturday, I will be giving 2 free talks in the Visitor Centre.
11am The Women of Conisbrough Castle
and
1pm The Warennes of Conisbrough Castle
Both talks are child friendly and I will hang around to chat and answer questions afterwards.
Can't believe I've never thought to do this, but here's the Top 10 most popular articles on my blog over the last 3 years
historytheinterestingbits.com
historytheinterestingbits.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Can't believe I've never thought to do this, but here's the Top 10 most popular articles on my blog over the last 3 years
historytheinterestingbits.com
historytheinterestingbits.com
Oooh!
Available for #preorder on Amazon UK!
And has a release date: 30 March 2026
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest.
Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medieval
mybook.to/EarlyPrincess
Available for #preorder on Amazon UK!
And has a release date: 30 March 2026
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest.
Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medieval
mybook.to/EarlyPrincess
June 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Oooh!
Available for #preorder on Amazon UK!
And has a release date: 30 March 2026
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest.
Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medieval
mybook.to/EarlyPrincess
Available for #preorder on Amazon UK!
And has a release date: 30 March 2026
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters from the Conquest.
Their stories are touching, inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking.
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social #medieval
mybook.to/EarlyPrincess
Book no. 9 is finished! The 1st of my medieval princess books is complete and with my editor.
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest
Look out for the big cover reveal next week! 😁
Now to get Book 2 finished and polished...
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest
Look out for the big cover reveal next week! 😁
Now to get Book 2 finished and polished...
May 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Book no. 9 is finished! The 1st of my medieval princess books is complete and with my editor.
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest
Look out for the big cover reveal next week! 😁
Now to get Book 2 finished and polished...
Princesses of the Early Middle Ages: Royal Daughters of the Conquest
Look out for the big cover reveal next week! 😁
Now to get Book 2 finished and polished...
Day one of the new project!
Medieval Rebel Women: Not Mad, Sometimes Bad, and Dangerous to Know
#womeninhistory #medieval
Medieval Rebel Women: Not Mad, Sometimes Bad, and Dangerous to Know
#womeninhistory #medieval
May 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Day one of the new project!
Medieval Rebel Women: Not Mad, Sometimes Bad, and Dangerous to Know
#womeninhistory #medieval
Medieval Rebel Women: Not Mad, Sometimes Bad, and Dangerous to Know
#womeninhistory #medieval
Spotted 2 wonderful new reviews for Scotland's Medieval Queens today. It's made my day!
#ScottishQueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
#ScottishQueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
April 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Spotted 2 wonderful new reviews for Scotland's Medieval Queens today. It's made my day!
#ScottishQueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
#ScottishQueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
Ooh, just noticed the Kindle edition of Ladies of Magna Carta is just 99p on Amazon UK at the moment.
If you haven't read it yet, its an opportunity not to be missed...
#womeninhistory
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CWG59C
If you haven't read it yet, its an opportunity not to be missed...
#womeninhistory
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CWG59C
April 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Ooh, just noticed the Kindle edition of Ladies of Magna Carta is just 99p on Amazon UK at the moment.
If you haven't read it yet, its an opportunity not to be missed...
#womeninhistory
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CWG59C
If you haven't read it yet, its an opportunity not to be missed...
#womeninhistory
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089CWG59C
The Kindle edition of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK. Read about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book! #womeninHistory
@PSHistory @penswordbooks
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
@PSHistory @penswordbooks
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
April 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The Kindle edition of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK. Read about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book! #womeninHistory
@PSHistory @penswordbooks
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
@PSHistory @penswordbooks
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
Have you noticed, reviews are just like Barnsley buses?
You wait forever for one to turn up and then two come along at the same time. And they are 2 fabulous reviews! 😁😁😁😁😁
#womenihhistory #scottishqueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
You wait forever for one to turn up and then two come along at the same time. And they are 2 fabulous reviews! 😁😁😁😁😁
#womenihhistory #scottishqueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
April 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Have you noticed, reviews are just like Barnsley buses?
You wait forever for one to turn up and then two come along at the same time. And they are 2 fabulous reviews! 😁😁😁😁😁
#womenihhistory #scottishqueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
You wait forever for one to turn up and then two come along at the same time. And they are 2 fabulous reviews! 😁😁😁😁😁
#womenihhistory #scottishqueens
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
The Kindle edition of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK. If you fancy reading more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book! #womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
April 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Kindle edition of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK. If you fancy reading more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book! #womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
Scotland's Medieval Queens is now out in the US and Canada - and everywhere!
Get a copy wherever you buy your books and discover some truly amazing women.
#ScottishQueens #womenshistorymonth
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
Get a copy wherever you buy your books and discover some truly amazing women.
#ScottishQueens #womenshistorymonth
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
March 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Scotland's Medieval Queens is now out in the US and Canada - and everywhere!
Get a copy wherever you buy your books and discover some truly amazing women.
#ScottishQueens #womenshistorymonth
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
Get a copy wherever you buy your books and discover some truly amazing women.
#ScottishQueens #womenshistorymonth
mybook.to/ScottishQueens
Ooh, just noticed that the Kindle version of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK.
If you fancy hearing more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book!
#womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
If you fancy hearing more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book!
#womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
March 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Ooh, just noticed that the Kindle version of King John's Right Hand Lady: The Story of Nicholaa de la Haye is on sale at £2.99 in the UK.
If you fancy hearing more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book!
#womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
If you fancy hearing more about this incredible women - now is the time to get your hands on my book!
#womeninHistory
www.amazon.co.uk/King-Johns-R...
Not long until my next talk, Women of Medieval Lincolnshire (yay! I get to talk about Nicholaa de la Haye!), at Grantham Museum on 29 March, 2pm.
Do come along if you are in the area!
#womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory
Do come along if you are in the area!
#womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory
March 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Not long until my next talk, Women of Medieval Lincolnshire (yay! I get to talk about Nicholaa de la Haye!), at Grantham Museum on 29 March, 2pm.
Do come along if you are in the area!
#womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory
Do come along if you are in the area!
#womenshistorymonth #womeninhistory