Happy St Patrick's Day!

The Invincible Miss Cust celebrates the real life of Aleen Isabel Cust, who defied everyone to become Britain and Ireland's first woman veterinary surgeon.

My historical fiction. The latest, The Woman and Her Stars is inspired by the extraordinary life of 18th Century astronomer Caroline Herschel. All are published by Sourcebooks Landmark.

Happy International Women’s Day!

I celebrate four inspiring women from history in my books. My research opened my eyes to the many other women who did amazing things, but whose names and achievements we’ll never know because they weren’t written alongside the history of the men in their lives.

Her Life as a Novel - Women Writers, Women's Books by Penny Haw Readers are fascinated by where authors get their ideas. With several events planned to celebrate publication of my fourth work of biographical historical fiction, The Woman and Her Stars...

Wonderful piece by @pennyhaw.bsky.social , on how she selects the subjects for her historical fiction novels. Her latest, The Woman and Her Stars, inspired by the true story of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to discover a comet, is out now! booksbywomen.org/her-life-as-...

Thank you Bookbub for including THE WOMAN AND HER STARS on your list of best historical fiction of 2026.

See the full list here www.bookbub.com/blog/the-bes...

The ebook of THE WOMAN AT THE WHEEL* is on sale for just $1.99. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time!

The link to the offer is in my bio.

* Biographical historical fiction based on the life of Bertha Benz, the overlooked visionary who helped ignite the modern automotive age.

Amazon.com. The Woman at the Wheel: Based on the True Story of the Woman Behind Mercedes-Benz Before Mercedes-Benz became a legend, one woman embarked on a secret journey that changed everything.

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CELEBRATE NEW YEAR WITH 25% OFF!

Pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS online from Barnes & Noble from December 30 to January 1 and get 25% off!

Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout.

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Pre-order and stand a chance of naming or being a character in a novel!

The Woman and Her Stars releases on Mar 3. It's now up for pre-oder. If you pre-order a copy and DM me proof before Jan 30, you’ll go into a lucky draw to win the right to name a character in the manuscript I’m working on.

A Christmas gift for you?

The eBook of The Invincible Miss Cust is on sale for today only for just $1.99 wherever you buy eBooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time!

Happy holidays and happy reading!

A Christmas gift for you?

The eBook of The Invincible Miss Cust is on sale for today only for just $1.99 wherever you buy eBooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time!

Happy holidays and happy reading!

Casting announcement!

‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.

Happy International Cheetah Day!

Learn more about cheetahs and how to save the species at www.internationalcheetahday.com.

Coming to a book retailer near you in four months!

Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕

Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.

Cyber Monday Book Deal!

If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.

Thank you for the wonderful review Tracey Enerson Wood! I am thrilled you enjoyed my story about Caroline Herschel. The Woman and Her Stars will be published on March 3, 2026 and is available on pre-order now wherever you buy your books. See the link in my bio.

The Woman and Her Stars I just reviewed The Woman and Her Stars by Penny Haw

Great novel and history of science. www.netgalley.com/book/688668/...
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50% OFF The Woman at the Wheel 'Unfortunately, only a girl again.' From a young age, Cäcilie Bertha Ringer is fascinated by her father’s work as a master builder in Pforzheim, Germany. But those five words, wh...

Publisher of the audio version of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is celebrating Thanksgiving with a special 50% off discount. www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

If you’re interested in evolution, paleoanthropology, and/or read Follow Me to Africa, my book about Mary Leakey, you’ll be fascinated by this study—co-authored by Mary’s granddaughter, Louise Leakey—about the hands of Paranthropus boisei unearthed recently.

www.newscientist.com/article/2500...

It's just five months to publication of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS, which is historical fiction about 18th century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. See the link to pre-order or add to your wish list in my bio.

Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Goodreads giveaway alert!

10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.

Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Particularly when they end their message with "I’d love to ask, what first inspired you to..."

Your Monday mote The superpower of community

Read this, read that; the choices are overwhelming, but @lisamarks.bsky.social 's 'Your Monday Mote' is one you shouldn't miss. open.substack.com/pub/lisamark...

Goodreads giveaway alert!

10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs.
The offer ends on October 31.

Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Happiness is ... Liberty Books with Christy, @pennyhaw.bsky.social & @gailgil.bsky.social! ❤️

Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.