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Today I’m delighted to welcome Judith Sterling to the blog.  She’s here to share why she loves Medieval romance. Some of the first romances I read as a teen were set in medieval England.  I loved the passion of the period—the High Middle Ages (11th – 13th centuries) in particular—and the lure of the BritishContinue reading “Judith Sterling on Medieval Monday”

Welcome to another Medieval Monday ‘meet the author’.  Here is Bambi Lynn to tell us a little about why she loves Medieval romance. My first introduction to Romance novels came from Rosemary Rogers’ Sweet Savage Love. I devoured that book again and again and any other book I could find that was like it. ImagineContinue reading “Meet Bambi Lynn”

We’ve finished the Villains theme for Medieval Monday so until the next round of excerpts starts I thought it would be nice to introduce you to the authors whose books you’ve been reading. Today I have Lane McFarland with me to explain why she loves Medieval romance. Why I love writing stories set in medieval times…Continue reading “Medieval Monday- Meet the Author”

I’ve been thinking a lot about writing recently and specifically about how we go from being readers, to storytellers, to fully-fledged writers.  Part of the reason is that now I have four books published, another one lined up for release in September (the sequel to The Blacksmith’s Wife telling Roger’s story) and am in the throes of writingContinue reading “SPaG Balls: a slight rant”

Today is May Day, a time to celebrate the end of winter.  It has its origins among other sources in the Roman festival of Floralia and the Celtic Beltane, and in Medieval Europe was a time of holiday for the workers. According to custom girls are supposed to go out washing their faces in the dawn dew becauseContinue reading “May Day Merriment”

This is the penultimate excerpt I’ll be sharing in the Villains theme.  I hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them.  I’m leaving you with Jenna Jaxon’s Beleaguered. Aye,” Geoffrey said as he backed out of the room, pushing Alyse behind him, “although I little thought you so eager for your grave.” “IContinue reading “Medieval Monday with Jenna Jaxon”

It’s Bank Holiday so why not relax with a spot of Medieval romance.  Here with me today is Sherry Ewing and an excerpt from A Knight to Call My Own. When your heart is broken, is love still worth the risk? Lynet of clan MacLaren knows how it feels to love someone and not haveContinue reading “Medieval Monday Sherry Ewing’s villain”

We’re nearing the end of our Villains theme.  I do hope you’re enjoying them. Today I’m hosting Rue Allyn with an excerpt from Knight Errant. Blurb: If Sir Robert Clarwyn can’t find a way to compel Lady Juliana Verault to return to England, he’ll lose any chance of regaining his family lands and redeeming hisContinue reading “Medieval Monday Rue Allyn”