Auckland-based writer Sue Copsey on her Tudor-inspired 'bonkbusters' and what's coming next 12 Mar, 2021 08:00 PM 5 minutes to read Sue Copsey, aka Olivia Hayfield By: Eleanor Black Auckland-based British writer Sue Copsey, aka Olivia Hayfield, has written two escapist romps based on the Tudors, moved to a contemporary media setting. Why the fascination with the Tudors? It's such a rich vein of history – those larger (much larger) than life characters with their complex personalities and motivations. My obsession began with a school trip to see Anne of the Thousand Days. I was outraged by Henry's treatment of Anne Boleyn. It stayed with me, and I read everything I could about Henry and his wives.