European civilization is built on ham and cheese, which allowed protein to be stored throughout the icy winters. Without this, urban societies in most of central Europe would simply not have been possible. This is also why we have hardback books. Here's why. 1/

Books are wonderful, but how about enjoying them aloud with others as people have enjoyed stories for thousands of years? Blog post on just that: julierowbory.com/sagas #WritingCommunity

Bit of a different blog post this time. Charlotte Yoder, the cover artist for 'Kith' has written a guest post on the process of producing it and why she wanted to. Check it out here: julierowbory.com/cover-art #WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction #novel

Check out this blog post on how I created an Old English style for 'Kith' (set in 9thC England during the Viking invasion). How can a writer evoke the past while still keeping their work easy to read? julierowbory.com/sweaty-swords #WritingCommunity #medieval #HistoricalFiction #writing

So excited to receive this today! Perhaps the first copy in Nigeria? Can’t wait to read it! Eleanor Parker #medieval

Layover in Egypt on our way back to the UK. Dominic Sandbrook’s latest 10yo fan wanted her new best book to come too, and her long-suffering parents had to cart it round the sites! She wants the whole series now and fields trips for all of them.

Look what the postman just brought! Excited about getting into this at last, Christopher Watkin.

Excited to get this in the post today. Ælfric of Eynsham’s writings formed the basis of much of what Brother Wilfred says in ‘Kith’. Find out more about ‘Kith’ at julierowbory.com/about-kith #writingcommunity #historicalfiction #medieval #medievaltheology #novel #amwriting

Next books in the pile, both of which I’ve been wanting to read for a while. What are you reading at the moment? #WritingCommunity #medieval #history

Finally stopped procrastinating and got this book. Have you started reading it yet, さすらいの荒野豆腐@プロセカ一歌推し? #medieval #medievalhistory

Fabricated Land, my new body of work featuring photo weaves and aerial photography of Scottish landscapes, is now show Browns Gallery, Inverness. All are welcome to visit. Open Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm. browns-gallery.com/exhibitions/

Who is visiting Inverness this weekend? Two weeks left to see this new show in a beautiful gallery space beside the castle. Open Sat and Sun, 11-6pm. browns-gallery.com/exhibitions/ SCAN Inverness Courier Press And Journal Herald Mag & Arts Scotsman Arts

You can now buy ‘Kith’ (cheaper than online) at Edinburgh Books! This shop will not disappoint with its amazing range, lovely staff & quirky atmosphere. Edinburgh Books #writingcommunity #edinburghbookshops #historicalfiction #independentbookshop #history #independentpublishing

This is true - at least the bit about 'Kith' You might even get a free toffee

'Kin' (sequel to 'Kith) is coming soon. Just checking the proof copy. Want to read the first few chapters? You can here: julierowbory.com/wp-content/upl… And there's still time to read 'Kith' first. #historicalfiction #writingcommunity #medieval #novel #writerscommunity

Didn't make the Nigerian launch of 'Kith' back in November? You can watch a video of it here: youtu.be/5ZJNTu3nOaU And check out the sequel 'Kin' now available on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/dp/1739914538 #writingcommunity #historicalfiction