Phillipa Vincent-Connolly

Phillipa Vincent-Connolly is an historian, writer, and published author of historical fiction and nonfiction. She is a consultant on many exciting projects across a broad spectrum with a special interest in disability and is becoming the ‘go-to’ broadcaster on this subject, especially recently with the publication of her book, ‘Disability and the Tudors’. Published by Pen and Sword history imprint, currently, this is the first book in a series on disabilities in specific eras and benefits from Phillipa’s own experience of living with Cerebral Palsy. She achieved her degree in History and Humanities in 2011 and her PGCE, QTS, in 2014, and NQT 2019, in teaching (secondary), and part of her MA Graduate Diploma in History in 2020, and is currently working towards her PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University specialising in Tudor disability history. She has spoken at the National Archives and the British library to great acclaim. Her experience in teaching makes her an authoritative and engaging public speaker. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Phillipa has written for History Today, Blitzed Magazine, has been interviewed regularly for BBC radio, and has appeared in mini-TV documentaries. Among her many interests, she has a deep and abiding love for all things historical, archives, artefacts, architecture, fashion, and royalty. Phillipa is also a keen activist, giving a contemporary voice to disabled people of the past, and those who currently feel disenfranchised. Her own disability has allowed her to identify and empathise with those who have not been heard and she is passionate about equality for the disabled. She lives in Poole, Dorset, but is not solely UK centric, as she has a broad spectrum of knowledge and research on which to draw. A rising star in historical fiction too, with her eagerly awaited ‘Timeless Falcon’ historical fiction series of books, Phillipa has both the research and writing abilities to adapt to any project and is the future of the past. https://phillipavincent-connolly.com/ Reviews... Professor Suzannah Lipscomb says Timeless Falcon Volume One The Anne Boleyn Cypher is, 'a delightful story' - Suzannah Lipscomb is a Professor Emerita. Historian. Broadcaster. Author & editor of 7 books. Host of NotJustTudors podcast. Dr Tracy Borman says of Timeless Falcon Volume Two, 'The Ring of Fate' This pacey and engaging novel offers a fresh perspective on a much-loved historical period. Fans of the Tudors and historical fiction will be enthralled - Tracy Borman, Historian, author. Dr Janina Ramirez says of Timeless Falcon Volume Three , "A Turbulent Crown' - 'Love history? Then lose yourself in time with this intelligent, witty and immersive story' - Janina Ramirez is an Oxford Academic HMC, BBC documentary maker (arts & History), writer (kids & factual); President Gloucester History Festival. You’re wasting time! You could be reading the book right now! – ‘I honestly can’t put how much I love this book into words. I’ve read tons and tons of books about the Tudor period, and Anne Boleyn is one of my favourite people. After reading for years though, I pretty much know her story front to back (similar to the book’s main character, Beth). This book zoomed to the top of my all-time favourites list before I even finished it. It has a new, refreshing, and such an imaginative angle about Anne that it’s easy to get lost in the book. I have lost count of the times I’ve read the book. I don’t want to really summarize the book as I think picking it up & diving in is the fun part. I’ll just let you know that I think anyone with an imagination who loves the Tudor period will want the Kindle version, physical version, AND audiobook of this story! So go buy it. Chop, chop! :D’ – TERRIE M, AMAZON REVIEW A Favourite of the year so far! – ‘Okay, okay. I think we have a new contender for my favourite book of the year?! If you don’t read the essay I’m about to produce (apologies in advance) and go further than the first few sentences, I’ll just say: read this book! You need to, and you won’t regret it. Now I love a historical fiction book. And I love a historical non-fiction book. I just love history. And this book hit every mark I could possibly want. The Tudors are such an interesting area of history and the whole premise for this book is outstanding. I love the plot and the set up as a whole and will send out my plea now for the author to never stop writing these books (pretty please). I could read them ad infinitum. I’m also going to be staring into the void now waiting for the next book to come out. Wish I had a time travelling ring so I can go into the future and read it stat! I loved how this history was portrayed and how us as readers, could get an insight into what Anne Boleyn’s character may have been like, discovering the ‘living’ world of the Tudors right along with Beth. They may be names in history textbooks when it comes to Cardinal Wolsey, Cromwell, the famed Henry VIII and so on, but this book brought them to life. I also adored Beth’s character and she was very easy to like. This whole book was just so easy to slip into and lose yourself in. I never wanted to put it down and I both never wanted it to end, and wanted to read it as fast as I could to see what was going to happen! I tried to slow it down without much success and just devoured it. Certainly, need this addition to my physical shelf as it sure as hell will be a reread in the future as it was such a joy to read. I will force my essay to its conclusion now as I think I could wax lyrical about this book forever, so I’ll sum up: much enjoyed, 10/10 and it’s a great book you won’t regret getting stuck into.’ – NICOLA WILTON, Amazon Review. Outlander meets the Tudors - 'I bought two of these one for me and one for my sister in law. She's Anne Boleyn obsessed so figured she'll love the book and I thought it sounded interesting (despite me not being a huge fan of AB). However I can honestly say I'm hooked!! The first time I started reading it I got to chapter 4 before I put it down. The story is already captivating, it's like Outlander meets the Tudors and I look forward to reading on. I would thoroughly recommend it to all Tudor fans. Phillipa Vincent-Connolly has well and truly created something special here.' - KAREN EASTER Amazon - make this a Prime Original series! - Start reading this on a Friday after you are finished working and have no other plans for the weekend. You will not want to put this down until you reach the last page. When you have read the last word on the last page of this incredible book it will leave you begging for another volume; so you can continue to walk in this world where the beautiful writing made you feel like you were right there with the characters in the book. Timeless Falcon is a breath of fresh air in the line of Tudor historical fiction. I am eagerly looking forward to the release date of the next instalment of the series and actually would already love to see it as a TV series!! Maybe even an Amazon Prime Original!!!!! -AMAZON REVIEW Outlander meets the Tudors - I absolutely love these time travel books, being transported back and looking at history through the eyes of the modern traveller. This book does not fail to please. You can almost feel the historical characters, know what they are saying and what they look like. This might be a work of fiction but incredibly well researched. Who doesn't want to be transported back to their favourite era and this book helps you achieve that goal. I am so looking forward to book two. - AMAZON REVIEW MUST HAVE for any historical fiction reader - I’ve just read Timeless Falcon. It’s amazing, I love it so much I’m so gutted it’s over. It’s left me with so many wonderings about volume two it will be a MUST HAVE! Congratulations on such a wonderful read.Can’t wait for volume two!!! - ASHLIE NEWCOMB, Greenwich University Literary Student Superb storyline.. a must for any Tudor addict - What a great read.. if your addicted to reading anything Tudor fact or fiction.. this is a must. I could not put it down.. ready and waiting for volume 2 - JESS FOXWORTHY A must read - Ever since I received an audible version of the Timeless Falcon, it has been like opening a box of luxurious chocolates. I dip in and find another unexpected luscious adventure of Beth, the history student time traveller, to unwrap and see where her friend Anne Boleyn's journey is headed. Guided by Philippa Vincent-Connolly's expert descriptions of the Tudor England, Hever Castle and the Royal Court, Timeless Falcon is a gripping novel for all history lovers - PHIL ROBERTS, Historian and writer. Phenomenal - I picked up this book because of my intense adoration of all things Tudor England and Anne Boleyn - and I was blown away. I first listened to the audible narration, which is absolutely fantastic and I highly recommend it, and then purchased a copy to read on my own. By the time I had finished, I was GUTTED to find out there’s not a release date for book two. I have my fingers crossed for soon though and I’ve followed all of the authors social medias and such to keep up. I’ll be the first in line for book two!! I need this series!!!! It’s everything I have ever dreamed of, and honestly it’s a joy watching Beth go back and forth and manage the difference between her two worlds. I need to know what happens!!! Please release the rest of the series and get the same audiobook narrator!! I’ll be getting hard copies and the audiobook copies as well. Hurrah! - AMAZON REVIEW Phenomenal and Original - Timeless Falcon is just as good, if not better, than anything Gregory or Weir has written. I was hesitant about the time travel aspect, as it is so often done badly, but Vincent-Connolly does this very well. I also loved that it was a refreshing, different way of telling Anne Boleyn's story. I started reading and couldn't stop. Can't wait for the next one! - JENNIFER DUNLO