author life – Tracy Cooper-Posey

Ancient History vs. Medieval History: Why I’ll Take a Toga Over a Tabard Any Day

Why do I prefer ancient history over medieval? Because when it comes to science, culture—and especially women’s rights—the ancients had it going on. Celtic women owned property, led armies (hi, Boudicca), and could even shame their husbands for underperforming in bed. Compare that to medieval Europe, where married women basically vanished from the legal record. This post dives into why I’ll always pick a toga over a tabard, and why history, like fiction, is better when women get to speak.

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What Readers Have Whispered, Cheered, and Yelled at Me Over the Years

Fantasy Romance, Historical Romance, My Books, New Release, Upcoming Books, Upcoming Events / December 12, 2025 / Arthurian legend, Arthurian romance, author life, behind the scenes, book community, book series, Camelot, Camlann, Canadian author, epic fantasy, fan favourites, fantasy romance, Guenivere, historical fantasy, Indie Author, Kickstarter books, King Arthur retelling, Lancelot, limited edition hardcovers, long series, Once and Future Hearts, reader memories, story worlds, Tracy Cooper-Posey, women in fantasy / 2 minutes of reading

One of my favourite parts of writing a thirteen-book series—especially this one—has been hearing what readers have carried with them, argued about, loved fiercely, or sent me passionate emails over. I’ve kept a little folder of reader notes and reviews that reminded me why I kept going, especially on the days Arthurian Britain refused to behave. As we head toward the Kickstarter launch and the final book, Camlann, I’d love to hear your favourite moments and memories from the journey.

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What’s on Tracy’s Desk? (2025 Edition)

My Life / September 28, 2025 / author life, author workspace, behind the scenes, cancer recovery, Cerridwen, creativity, fantasy author, fantasy writing, Han Solo, home office, indie author life, inspiration, Lord of the Rings references, Multiple Myeloma, sentimental keepsakes, story inspiration, tarot, Tracy Cooper-Posey, writing desk, writing habits, writing routine / 5 minutes of reading

Fourteen years ago, I shared a snapshot of my writing desk—and a surprising number of you still remember it! That desk is still with me, but the world around it has changed: the landline is gone, the monitors have multiplied, and only Strider remains of the original furry trio. This year, I revisited that 2011 post with a photo tour of my current workspace, the oddball trinkets that inspire me, and a glimpse into how I really write now—recliner and all. Spoiler: dusty fantasy author chaos is alive and well.

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Water, Arches, and Ancient Brilliance: The Underrated Fascination of Aqueducts

Historical Stuff, Interesting Settings / August 3, 2025 / ancient technology, aqueducts, archaeology, author life, Eagle Aqueduct, France travel, Historical Fiction, history, infrastructure, Nerja, Pont du Gard, Roman architecture, Roman Empire, Roman engineering, Spain travel, The Triumph of Felix, Tracy Cooper-Posey, Türkiye, writing inspiration / 4 minutes of reading

“Aqueducts are the perfect intersection of beauty and practicality. They’re not just pretty ruins—they were the arteries of ancient cities, still standing, still defying time.”

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