For a long time now, I’ve maintained a Squidoo Lens on Reading Historical Fiction, where I list sites and blogs devoted to historical fiction (reading it, not writing it). I updated it tonight, but I suspect I’ve left some deserving blogs and sites out, so if you know of any that should be listed, please […]
Squidoo Lens and Some Nonfiction Reading Read More »
I saw in the news today that President Obama is proposing an expansion of his stimulus plan, which includes a program called “Cash for Caulkers” for homeowners who weatherize their residence. (This follows upon the “Cash for Clunkers” program from a while back.) I think these are excellent programs, but they ignore an important segment
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It’s November, and that means county public library sale time! As I have been for the past couple of years, I volunteered to help and as a perk got first pick of the books I was unloading. I had a nice haul: Charles II by Ronald HuttonIsabel of Burgundy by Aline TaylorEleanor of Aquitaine by
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Having finished reading my page proofs, I’m returning to blogdom to let you know that I have a guest post up on Holly Tucker’s excellent Wonders and Marvels site. It’s about the wooden town Edward III built to house his troops during the long siege of Calais. Stop by–there’s plenty on that site to look
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Following are some reviews I did for the August issue of the Historical Novels Reviews. First, though, I’d like to mention that there are some nonfiction books I’m chomping at the bit to read! First is Arlene Okerlund’s biography of Elizabeth of York, who to my knowledge has been the subject of only one previous
What I Read This Summer, and a Couple of Things I’m Looking Forward To Read More »
Having stopped by Alianore’s blog this morning and enjoyed her post “Misinformation about Edward II,” it’s occurred to me that while there’s been plenty of advice on how to strive for accuracy in historical fiction, no one’s offered any advice on how to throw reality to the winds and distort facts with abandon. So without
Twelve Ways to Liven Up History for Historical Novelists and Historical Revisionists Read More »
First, we have a winner for Brandy Purdy’s novel! I’ve notified Terry, who won. Thanks to all who stopped by and entered. Second, last night, I was trying to find some more information about Reculee, where the widowed Margaret of Anjou settled following her return to France. In doing so, I came across this 1912
A Giveaway Winner, and Some Splendidly Purple Prose Read More »
As I promised myself, last week I got a copy of Philippa Gregory’s The White Queen. I did worse than that, actually: I bought a copy. About halfway through, however, I began to realize that I had done my bank account a great disservice. I didn’t finish the book, so I won’t review it per
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Yesterday being a beautiful, sunny August day, I went to my library of choice. To my delight, a book I wasn’t expecting to be there (it was supposed to be at another branch, which was closed) was on the shelf! I consider this to be a harbinger of the week to come, which promises to
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First, the lovely Anne Whitfield has nominated me for the One Lovely Blog Award! Thanks, Anne! I’ll soon be nominating some blogs myself (if I don’t soon, give me a virtual conk on the head). This leads me naturally to: Second, for a while I’ve had a Squidoo Lens on Reading Historical Fiction, which I’ve
Blog Award, Squidoo Lens, and a Question About Characters Read More »