17th century author spotlight: Elizabeth St. John

Today I welcome fellow 17th century enthusiast, Elizabeth St. John, author of The Lady of the Tower. In her debut historical novel, Elizabeth tells the story of Lucy St. John, a woman who carves out her own path through the early Stuart decadent court. Most intriguingly, there is a close connection between the author and heroine. In this interview, Elizabeth shares with us the nature of this connection and her passion for uncovering the past. What drew you to the 17th Century in the first place? Having grown up in England surrounded by history, I think of it as one long continuum rather than specific periods,…

5 Tips for Writing a Series by Barbara Kyle

September 19, 2015August 19, 2019 Categories: Author Spotlights · WritingTags: Barbara Kyle · page-turners · Thornleigh Saga · writing tips · writing workshops10 Comments

It is with great pleasure that I welcome guest, Barbara Kyle, author of the Thornleigh Saga series. (Above is a detail from the cover of her latest release, The Traitor’s Daughter). I’ve had the privilege of knowing Barbara for the last few years. Not only is she a bestselling historical fiction author who crafts thrilling page-turners, but she is also an excellent creative writing instructor who is a generous mentor to new writers. The advice I received through working with her has elevated my story to a new level. Writing a series has become a growing trend, expanding beyond science fiction and…

17th Century Author Spotlight: M. J Logue – Uncivil Wars

September 14, 2015August 19, 2019 Categories: Author SpotlightsTags: 17th century · Edgehill · English Civil War · Levellers · M J Logue · Rainsborough · Uncivil WarsLeave a comment

The 17th century in historical fiction is starting to come into its own, and one of the authors on the front line of that battle is M.J. Logue, author of the Uncivil War series. This is a series that has been described as the 17th century equivalent of the Sharpe and for good reason. Logue’s character, Captain Hollie Babbitt, is a hard-bitten professional soldier trying to survive a bloody civil war. It has everything you could want in historical fiction: action, rich characterization and historical accuracy. It is my pleasure to welcome M.J Logue to my blog… In historical fiction, there is…

17th Century Author Spotlight with Sheila Dalton

August 3, 2015August 17, 2019 Categories: Author SpotlightsTags: 17th century · author spotlight · historical fiction survey · pirates · privateers · Sheila Dalton · slavery · Stolen6 Comments

The 17th Century is the new frontier in historical fiction, and I’m delighted to spotlight a fellow adventurer. Please welcome Sheila Dalton, author of Stolen, who will share with us her thoughts and inspiration about her work. But before we meet Sheila, here is a video clip of her novel Stolen. Enjoy! Sheila, you’re an eclectic writer, with your books ranging from literary fiction, poetry, YA and children’s books. Stolen is your first historical with action/adventure and romance set in the 17th Century. What inspired this story? The story was inspired by trips to both Devon, England and Morocco. In Morocco, I…

Author Spotlight: Rachael Stapleton

June 15, 2015August 19, 2019 Categories: Author SpotlightsLeave a comment

If you ask any lover of historical fiction what appeals to them about the genre and one of their top 10 reasons will likely include the fantasy of slipping back in time. For most, that means spending time with characters whose world is in the past, but timeslip stories can take it one step further. It’s my pleasure to introduce Rachael Stapleton’s second novel in the Temple of Indra Mystery Series, Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire. There’s mystery, romance, and time travel. Best of all, for this week only, it’s free on Kindle. Read on to learn more… Looking…