Dear Diary,

This week, we got to speak with a very exciting guest, Amanda Matta! Known on social media as Matta_of_Fact, Amanda has made a niche for herself as TikTok's number 1 royal commentator. Amanda shared with us her extensive knowledge of Tudor history: the court life, art, and family drama.

If you want to hear more of Amanda's takes on royal history, check out her podcast, Off With Their Headlines, which she co-hosts with Meredith Constant, or her substack, The Fascinator.

Tune in!

Cate and Jen

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Dear Diary,

This week, we are recapping the second half of Red Rose of the House of Tudor: Elizabeth I, and it is JAM PACKED! We've got intrigue, marriage plots, and confirmation that Kat's fear of poison is justified! All this drama has our princess wondering if she'd rather trade the money and privilege for the "simple" life of a peasant.

Tune in to hear all about it!

Yours Truly,

Cate and Jen

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Edited by Danny Heck

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Cover art by Chelsea Tanis @TheTrumpetClub

Research help by Callie Cherry @_likethefruit

Dearest Diary!

In the classic way of youthful diaries, we will start with an apology for being away so long! The fall really got away from us, but we are back with a new book and a NEW SERIES.

Join us as we recap the first half of the first Royal Diaries book (a sister series of the Dear America books), all about Elizabeth I. We meet the future queen as a precocious eleven-year-old, desperate for her father's love and attention.

We cover the dizzying array of step-mothers, dip our toes into Tudor court politics, and explore the complicated familial relationships of the English royals.

Yours truly,

Cate and Jen

P.S. We started a Discord community! Come say hi!

RibbonBookClubPod.com

@RibbonBookPod on Facebook and Instagram

Edited by Danny Heck

Theme music by Ericka Page @theerickapage

Cover art by Chelsea Tanis @TheTrumpetClub

Research help by Callie Cherry @_likethefruit