Angus Donald

This is my blood I marvel at the design of our weapons. So sophisticated that they can transform any man woman or child into a terrorist. Writing in their flight between launch and concussion an entire alternate history of a life. Just as the cop’s bullet convicts you of a crime. Its presence in your body evidence enough that it always belonged there. A violent transubstantiation.

This is my blood

Armed only with his faith, Robert strode into the ger, his head held high. He was determined to face Death like a true Christian knight, should that be his fate this day. He would not show these heathens his fear – he would show them how an Englishman dies . . . From my #WIP

My pleasure! More power to your elbow, sir

Thank you, sir!

Mornin’ Norman
#Normie

I don't think I've ever read a poem about Bugs Bunny before. Bravo, sir!

Bugs Bunny dressed as a gangster holding a gun with a carrot sticking out of it

Did you know
Bugs Bunny
Did audition
For “Pulp Fiction?”

Bugs lost part
To Samuel L.
They didn’t like
His diction

He filed
An anti-wabbit suit
Causing star
Some “fwiction”

Number of
His acting gigs
Has suffered
Sharp constriction…
#vss365

YouTube video by Angus Donald Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan

I've made a new video (about 9 mins) about Robert of Hadlow, an Englishman who fought for the Mongols in the 13th century: youtu.be/PGfSwnmrPNY #booksky

Templar Traitor: The Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan (The Mongol Knight, 1) Buy Templar Traitor: The Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan (The Mongol Knight, 1) by Donald, Angus (ISBN: 9781835980903) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

A love story, a spy story, a war story – a true story! The tale of an English Templar knight on the battlefields of Central Asia and the unhappily married Mongol beauty who loves him. Templar Traitor is available from Amazon in paperback, eBook and audio! www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Trai... #booksky

Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fa

I was honoured to be invited on to the excellent podcast A Slice of Medieval to discuss my new Mongol novel, Templar Traitor – a love story, a war story, a spy story . . . a true story (sort of): Check it out here: bit.ly/3IhzPnQ #booksky

YouTube video by Angus Donald Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan

Here is me talking about my new Mongol novel Templar Traitor on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfS...

Jeffrey Archer quoted in the Daily Express yesterday talking about his new book about Churchill and Hitler. "When I told my publishers the idea six years ago, they begged me to stop writing . . ."

Ever wondered what the life of a Viking berserker was actually like? Me, too – so I wrote a novel, about it: www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Berserk... #booksky

Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

Ever wondered what the life of a Viking berserker was actually like? Me, too – so I wrote a novel, about it: www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Berserk... #booksky

Hoglet

Jeffrey Archer quoted in the Daily Express yesterday talking about his new book about Churchill and Hitler. "When I told my publishers the idea six years ago, they begged me to stop writing . . ."

On this day in History: 1066
Death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Having two wives at the same time seems to have been fashionable in the 11th century. Here's a look at Thora, Harald Hardrada’s Other Wife

YouTube video by Angus Donald Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan

Here is me talking about my new Mongol novel Templar Traitor on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGfS...

Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fa

In the latest fabulous episode of A Slice of Medieval, Derek Birks and I get to chat with Angus Donald about his new hero, The Templar Traitor
#medievalsky
bit.ly/3IhzPnQ

Templar Traitor | A Slice of Medieval #76 Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical author, Derek Birks are joined by author, Angus Donald, to discuss the story behind his latest historical novel, Templar Traitor. Music by Adriel Fa

I was honoured to be invited on to the excellent podcast A Slice of Medieval to discuss my new Mongol novel, Templar Traitor – a love story, a war story, a spy story . . . a true story (sort of): Check it out here: bit.ly/3IhzPnQ #booksky

Templar Traitor: The Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan (The Mongol Knight, 1) Buy Templar Traitor: The Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan (The Mongol Knight, 1) by Donald, Angus (ISBN: 9781835980903) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

A love story, a spy story, a war story – a true story! The tale of an English Templar knight on the battlefields of Central Asia and the unhappily married Mongol beauty who loves him. Templar Traitor is available from Amazon in paperback, eBook and audio! www.amazon.co.uk/Templar-Trai... #booksky

People say that if you want to get the chef’s actual intention for a recipe you should resist the urge to put in more garlic than they say, because it’s been carefully worked out to balance the flavours properly. But I say leave me alone I will eat my cereal however I like.

YouTube video by Angus Donald Englishman who fought for Genghis Khan

I've made a new video (about 9 mins) about Robert of Hadlow, an Englishman who fought for the Mongols in the 13th century: youtu.be/PGfSwnmrPNY #booksky

Hosted by the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall, my next talk will be on Lincolnshire's Tudor Heroines. Renaissance women from writers and mistresses to martyrs, duchesses and queens. Including some with close links to Gainsborough Old Hall.
£4 on the door
7 October 2025, 7.30pm

Ooh, my new treat! 😍😍😍
Thank you @oldstpublishing.bsky.social and @ianmortimer.bsky.social 😘
I'm going to enjoy this!

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 9, 1968 Dear Messrs. Smothers: I am very grateful for your kind and thoughtful letter. To be genuinely furiny at a time when the world is in crisis is a task that would tax the talents of a genius; to be consistently fair when stand-ards of fair play are constantly questioned de-mands the wisdom of a saint. It is part of the price of leadership of this great and free nation to be the target of clever satirists. You have given the gift of laughter to our people. May we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives. If ever an Emmy is awarded for graciousness, I will cast my vote for you. THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS Sincerely, Lyndon B. Johnson

Letter from Lyndon Johnson to the Smothers Brothers, 1968