Originally posted on Hilarymackelden's Blog:
I was given an advanced copy of this book and, since I’ve enjoyed Elisabeth Hobbes’ work before, I sat down with my cocoa, looking forward to the first couple of chapters before bed. At 2.30am, I turned the last page, satisfied with the way the book ended and assured…
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Medieval Monday- Meet Cathy MacRae
Monday comes round fast doesn’t it! Today I’d like to introduce Cathy MacRae to tell us why she loves writing Medieval Romance. Romance in a Kilt Welcome to my world of Medieval Romance! I have always been drawn to historical romance, and love re-reading some of the first books that welcomed me to that specialContinue reading “Medieval Monday- Meet Cathy MacRae”
Meet Roger- cover reveal
I love getting covers through. There’s always a slight anxiety that the model or scene won’t resemble anything in the book but so far (Saxon’s black hair aside) I’ve been very pleased with mine. The cover for Redeeming the Rogue Knight was particularly important because it was my first book that was linked to aContinue reading “Meet Roger- cover reveal”
Medieval Monday- Meet Ruth A. Casie
Welcome back to another Medieval Monday. It’s time to discover why Ruth A. Casie Writes Historicals Years ago when I worked for a large bank I did a lot of international business travel. I can remember my first overseas assignment very clearly. It was a two week trip to five European cities. I broughtContinue reading “Medieval Monday- Meet Ruth A. Casie”
Sherry Ewing on Medieval Monday
Welcome to another ‘meet the author’ on Medieval Monday. Today I’m welcoming Sherry Ewing to tell us why she loves Medieval romance. My love for everything Medieval began with the very first historical romance novel I ever picked up as a teenager. For many of us, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss paved the way for the type ofContinue reading “Sherry Ewing on Medieval Monday”
Judith Sterling on Medieval Monday
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”
Meet Bambi Lynn
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”
Medieval Monday- Meet the Author
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”
SPaG Balls: a slight rant
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”
May Day Merriment
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”