Alison Morton Author
@alisonmorton
Writer of #histfic, #althist and contemporary #thrillers and any combination thereof. Also language nerd, historian, 'what if' explorer, Roman nut, wine drinker
INCEPTIO, part of the #SummerBookDive is currently at 99pence/cents. books2read.com/INCEPTIO Step into a 21st century alternative world with Carina. Danger stalks her, even in Roma Nova. #thriller #althist
Summer is here – Dive into a book! Who was the queen who brought theatre to the Stuart court and refused to be broken...? @tonyriches.bsky.social tells all. mybook.to/QueenAnna More fabulous reads here! alisonmortonauthor.com/2026/08/01/s... #Kindle #Books #SummerBookDive ##BookstoRead
So... How often do you think of the #RomanEmpire? Pick up this fabulous story of Mark Anthony by @alexgoughauthor.bsky.social from the #SummerBookDive alisonmortonauthor.com/2026/08/01/s... #Kindle #Romanfiction
Why do I insist on clambering over old stones and paving slabs dating back 2,000 years? Or wondering at remnants of ancient wall paintings, bits of mosaic and pottery, metalwork and beautiful glass? jane-davis.co.uk/2026/05/18/i... #AncientRome @janedavisauthor.bsky.social
Summer is here – Dive into a book! alisonmortonauthor.com/2026/08/01/s... In medieval Kronstadt, a 'quiet woman' uses her intelligence and connections and refuses to let truth disappear. mybook.to/wifek @patfurstenberg.bsky.social #Kindle #Books #SummerBookDive
It’s coming…It’s bouncing on the springboard. Watch out tomorrow #SummerBookDive
I'm often asked about my writing process. I usually collapse in laughter. Here's why: alisonmortonauthor.com/.../whats-my...
Were (and are) the Praetorian Guard our friends? www.alison-morton.com/2026/07/17/t... #RomanEmpire #RomaNovaSeries
Preparing my talk "Alternative history: The stuff of legend or made-up twaddle?" for the @histnovsoc.bsky.social conference next month, I'm struck by how much potential there is for althist stories in ancient legends. Hope you can join me on Saturday 22 August at 14.10 (Room 109). hns2026.com
Virunum became the capital of the important province of Roman Noricum. But its early origins on the Magdalensberg were fascinating. Traders will be traders! www.alison-morton.com/2023/05/28/m... #RomanEmpire #Noricum #AncientRome
Such a relief to see the 40C+ #heatwave receding here in western France. Woke up to 22C outside. Threw open shutters and windows to air the house which was at 28C after days of intense heat. Forecast 29C max today. I can cope with that!
Known for his 19th century Royal Navy stories, #AntoineVanner tells us about his story in the #CourageAnthology set in 1944 Netherlands – a place of starvation, double-dealing and desperation ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2026/06/out-... #historicalfiction #shortstories
At the gate of desperation, a mother gathers her courage to make a heart-wrenching decision. @elizabethstjohn.bsky.social tells us her story in the #CourageAnthology. ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2026/06/out-... #historicalfiction #shortstories
Young pirate Jeremiah Acorne owes his life to a mermaid, but who is this mysterious young man? @helenhollick.bsky.social 's story in the #CourageAnthology lets us in some of his secrets... ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2026/06/out-... #shortstories
Fifteen writers, fifteen stories of Courage: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope. 'Stepping Between' by @abelfrageauthor.bsky.social set in 1308 Ludlow Castle, shows that courage+endurance = resilience. ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2026/06/comi... #CourageAnthology #ShortStories #historicalfiction
"Resistance is futile" Well, yes and no. @jarnopp.bsky.social shows us how even small acts of resistance count in 11th century England when the Normans invade. Read an excerpt from her story: ofhistoryandkings.blogspot.com/2026/06/comi... #CourageAnthology #historicalfiction #shortstories
The late 12th century set Midwinter Dragon series from @writerjeangill.bsky.social mirroring the Orkneyinga saga, is a true epic of its own. Discover the climax to the series as I welcome Jean to my writing blog. alisonmortonauthor.com/2026/06/11/j... #vikings #Orkney #Byzantium #newrelease
"A thoroughly engaging, perfect summer read, combining strong storytelling with genuinely fascinating history that makes each era feel vivid and accessible." What a fantastic review of HEROICA! Thank you so much @elizabethstjohn.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
If you enjoyed HEROICA, you might like the 4-book box set Carina Omnibus. Prepare for empowerment, betrayal, loyalty, heartache and 21st century Praetorians! Amazon: mybook.to/RomaNovaBoxSet Other retailers: books2read.com/CARINAOMNIBUS #thrillers #RomanEmpire #RomaNovaSeries
Follow the journey of Freyja Bremer, a 1930s Berlin museum assistant, as she discovers the rot beneath the Nazi Regime’s lies. An evocative, powerful tale of history, archaeology, and survival! @elisabethstorrs alisonmortonauthor.com/2026/04/30/e... #historicalfiction
You may think that when writing stories in an alternative world and time you can make everything up. Um, no – alternate history isn't that simple. Not if you want to give readers a plausible and consistent reading experience. www.fictionfire.co.uk/blog/2026/5/... #writingtips #althistory
What a fab review! "Alison Morton’s latest book HEROICA is a masterclass in alternative history and grounded world-building, a sweeping epic that serves as an entry point for new readers and a welcome return for long-time fans of her Roma Nova series." tonyriches.blogspot.com/2026/05/book...
Lovely friends have been posting about my new #RomaNovaSeries book, HEROICA. But what and where is Roma Nova? www.alison-morton.com/2023/09/20/s... #historicalfiction #althist #thecoffeepotbookclub @cathiedunn.bsky.social
The valley where Virunum, the model for Roma Nova, used to be in the second century AD.