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Writing a series of novels is tough work. 10 Jul 2019 1:42 PM (5 years ago)

These novels are driven by romance within history, the history aspect of prime importance. This isn't about major battles or memorable skirmishes, the series is about families in time of war, rebellion, and how they live, survive, and where love and devotion is tested not only by family loyalties but loyalties to king and county. Although the English Civil Wars entailed several major battles,

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Indie publishing Vs Conventional publishing and Author Vanity. 11 Apr 2017 2:32 AM (8 years ago)

OK, so you’re an Indie Author and you’ve made the decision to tell the world you’re not interested in getting a publishing deal with one of those biggies with offices in NY, London, Tokyo, et al. But of course, there are those who have quit the mainstream of conventional publishing and gone Indie. The majority of these are mid-list authors who were dropped with the coming of mass mergers

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Historical Novel Blog Hop - Add Your Blog Url! 25 Nov 2016 7:51 AM (8 years ago)

Instructions at bottom of page. No matter your chosen genre, the time for advertising books for the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere, is upon us. 'Tis a time of chill, of frozen ground, windswept drifts of snow, fires in the hearth, and mulled wine on the trivet. What better then, than a good book to hand!  Not so for our Southern Hemisphere chums who bask in glorious

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The Interview! 18 Apr 2016 12:07 PM (9 years ago)

Today in the hot seat is Juli D. Revezzo, revealing aspects about her self and her novel "Watchmaker's Heart".  So a big thank you goes to Juli, for taking time out from her busy schedule to  enlighten and delight us with news of her career as an author and what inspires her writing!  ~ Juli D. Revezzo writes fantasy and romantic stories filled in with elements

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Opting for Exclusivity at Amazon! 3 Aug 2015 1:07 AM (9 years ago)

The advantage of exclusivity at Amazon!  The advantage of exclusivity at Amazon. And yes this may sound a bit like a Promo for Amazon. But that said, I do think Jeff Bezos deserves a pat on the back for giving the great unpublished a worldwide platform that never quite existed before Amazon opened its virtual doors.   Indeed there were small on-line presses and a lot

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Ride the TITLE WAVE into the 17th century 21 Nov 2014 12:33 PM (10 years ago)

     There’s a vast crowd of enthusiasts reading and discussing everything medieval and renaissance. But time didn’t stop with Elizabeth Tudor’s death in 1603. Are you looking for the rest of the story?   King James, his son King Charles I, and grandsons Charles II and James II kept the drama level high and dangerous in the seventeenth century. Their marriages

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Avoidance of plagiarism! 31 Aug 2014 6:36 AM (10 years ago)

Avoidance of plagiarism - Literary snobbery aside - the conscious Vs the subconscious when penning historical novels.   I dare any author of historical novels to deny they have read books and historical accounts of their chosen period before they began painting pictures with words and thus conveying a story intended to delight readers. No matter what we read, whether it's a

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The Interview - David W. Wilkin. 24 Aug 2014 10:02 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the inimitable D. W. Wilkin, talking about his latest novel: "Caution's Heir".          Award winning author, Mr. Wilkin is a graduate in history. He has been writing in various genres for thirty years. Extensive study of premodern civilizations, including years as a re-enactor of medieval, renaissance and regency times has given Mr. Wilkin an

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The Interview - Anne Stenhouse. 10 Aug 2014 4:38 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Anne Stenhouse  talking about her novel:  "Bella’s Betrothal".  Anne Stenhouse writes Regency era historical romance which is dialogue rich and humorous. She spent many years writing drama and loves to carry the skills learned from theatre work into her novels. Married to her own hero and dancing partner for over thirty years, Anne has acquired an

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The Interview - Lindsay Downs. 3 Aug 2014 11:54 AM (10 years ago)

          Today I have Lindsay Downs in the Interview Chair, talking about a recently released novel: "The Guilty Countess"    Lindsay prefers to remain anonymous!         Brief bio: What does it take to be a bestselling author?   Determination, skill, talent, luck or taking a risk with a

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The Interview - Renée Reynolds 27 Jul 2014 11:40 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Renée Reynolds in The Interview chair talking about her aristocratic heroes from The Lords of Oxford series!    Author Renée Reynolds grew up all over the world as the daughter of a globe-trotting Marine father and spirited and supportive mother. Their family motto: you can never learn too much, travel too much, or talk too much.  She majored in

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The Interview - Nancy Jardine - Celtic/Roman Series. 20 Jul 2014 4:06 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Nancy Jardine in the interview chair, talking about her wonderful Celtic Fervour Series:  Bk1 The Beltane Choice; Bk2 After Whorl: Bran Reborn; Bk3 After Whorl: Donning Double Cloaks.   At the foot of the Interview you will encounter my reviews of these wonderful Celtic/Roman themed novels.           Nancy Jardine

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The Interview - Judith Arnopp. 14 Jul 2014 1:11 AM (10 years ago)

Today, in the Interview chair, I have the lovely author Judith Arnopp, talking about her latest novel "Intractable Heart" : the story of Katheryn Parr.   In 2007 Judith Arnopp graduated from the University of Wales, Lampeter with a BA in English Literature and a Masters in Medieval Studies; she now combines those skills to write historical novels. Her early books;

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The Interview - Louise Turner. 6 Jul 2014 11:22 PM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Louise Turner sitting in the Interview chair talking about her novel  "Fire and Sword".     Born in Glasgow, Louise Turner spent her early years in the west of Scotland where she attended the University of Glasgow. After graduating with an MA in Archaeology, she went on to complete a PhD on the Bronze Age metalwork hoards of Essex and Kent. 

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"The Interview" - Andrea Zuvich. 29 Jun 2014 3:03 PM (10 years ago)

Today for “The Interview” I have the lovely Andrea Zuvich talking about her novel The Stuart Vampire.  Andrea Zuvich is a historian specialising in the Late Stuarts of the 17th-century and is the creator and writer of the popular Early Modern history website, The Seventeenth Century Lady. Andrea was born in Philadelphia to Chilean immigrant parents, and later educated in History and

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The Interview - Doug Boren 22 Jun 2014 3:51 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the author, Doug Boren, talking about his array of swashbuckling tomes: "The Alexander Family Chronicles"   Pirates Revenge, Patriot’s Point, Beyond the Horizons, and The Final Voyage of the Sea Explorer.        Douglas Boren has lived a full and exciting life. A retired Physician Assistant, he has lived from Alaska to Florida,

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Today I have Heather King revealing aspects to do with her historical romance novel,   “A Sense of the Ridiculous”.           Heather prefers to remain anonymous!   From the age of about seven, when I won a third prize from Cadbury’s for a short story I had written at school, I was hooked on writing and stories. I was a dreamer and could

"The Interview" - Angela Christina Archer. 9 Jun 2014 12:34 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Angela Christina Archer talking about her historical novel  "The Woman on the Painted Horse".  Living in a small town in Oklahoma with my husband and two daughters, I spend my days enjoying the outdoors with my family and chasing around two horses, four goats, six chickens, a dog, and two cats. I live life on a farm, milking goats, collecting eggs, and

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The Interview - C.W.Lovatt on his hero and The Siege of Louisburg. 1 Jun 2014 11:49 PM (10 years ago)

Today I have historical novelist C.W.Lovatt,  author of the best selling novel "The Adventures of Charlie Smithers", and co-author of the noir collection, "Wild Wolf's Twisted Tails". Josiah Stubb is his latest book, as revealed from within the interview chair. C.W. Lovatt lives in Canada, and is the self-appointed Writer-in-Residence of Carroll, Manitoba (population +/- 20.) “The

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The Interview! - with Time-Travelling Anna Belfrage 26 May 2014 12:32 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Time-Travelling author Anna Belfrage, who bravely stepped from the whirl of  her time-slip series "The Graham Saga" to answer my questionnaire.           A little about Anna... Born in Sweden, I was still a baby when my parents decided to move to South America – at the time as distant from Sweden as the moon. My childhood was

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The Interview - Marie Laval 19 May 2014 12:09 AM (10 years ago)

Today I have the lovely Marie Laval, talking about her historical romance  "THE LION'S EMBRACE".     Although THE LION'S EMBRACE is a stand alone novel, it follows on from ANGEL HEART, my debut historical romance. I have just completed the third and last part of the story. Originally from Lyon in France, I studied History and Law at university there before moving

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The Interview - Sandra Schwab... 11 May 2014 11:21 PM (10 years ago)

Please Welcome the lovely Sandra Schwab, my first guest on The Interview. Sandra is here to talk about her novel: THE BRIDE PRIZE: ALLAN'S MISCELLANY 1839           “The Interview”   Sandra Schwab Sandra Schwab started writing her first novel when she was seven years old. Thirty-odd years later, telling stories is still her greatest passion, even

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Weekly Author Interviews! 10 May 2014 5:42 AM (10 years ago)

Are there any Authors of Historical Fiction/Biographies or Historical Romance Novelists who are interested in being featured as Author of the Week - The Interview?   Each post will be advertised on Facebook/Twitter et al.     email me for the questionnaire! May is now booked! June filling up... This feature is associated with the 17th-18th century

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Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers - know the difference!? 2 Feb 2014 3:31 AM (11 years ago)

      I'm guesting and talking about 17th century pirates. Come and support me and have your say!   Dare to step aboard the Hoydens and Firebrands lady Pirate ship.http://hoydensandfirebrands.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/guest-post-francine-howarth-on-17th.html

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Hallowe'en Book Give-away Blog Hop 28 Oct 2013 1:05 PM (11 years ago)

 If you've popped over from Denise' Blog Hop don't run away: I'm sharing my post!. Denise' linky is bottom of page.     My contribution is a double-up jobby       I first published this in 2011 - It's a time-slip flash fiction piece.      I give you: Haunting!         “Don’t be silly, it can’t possibly

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