It’s probably not well-known, but there’s a real sisterhood among writers of historical fiction. We cheer each other’s triumphs and commiserate about the inevitable disappointments that are part of the business, give and receive advice on thorny publishing issues and become fans of each other’s work. I’m very fortunate to have received wonderful endorsements from Natasha Lester, Kelly Rimmer… Read more »
Today, I’m continuing the series I began earlier this month, with a look at Jane Archer, who inspired the character of Eve in THE TRAITOR’S GIRL.
I’ve always been fascinated by the story of the Cambridge Spies, a group of students who were recruited as intelligence agents by the Soviet Union while these men were still at Cambridge … Read more »
Besides the moving and tragic story of Caroline Norton, another case that inspired the scandal in THE WIFE’S TALE was the case of the infamous Lady Worsley, who was the subject of a scandalous criminal conversation suit by her husband in the late eighteenth century.
In those days, a husband could sue his wife’s lover for damages because she … Read more »
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March is Women’s History Month, so I thought I’d write a little about the fascinating women from history who have inspired my novels.
Caroline Norton is famous for her tireless struggle to change the child custody laws in early 19th century England. Her campaigning led to the Custody of Infants Act 1839, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1857 and the … Read more »
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I am thrilled to announce that my new historical novel, SISTERS OF THE RESISTANCE, will be released on June 8, 2021. And here is its beautiful cover!
New York Times bestselling author, Natasha Lester had this to say about the book:
… Read more »“Sisters of the Resistance tells the fascinating story of two sisters working with
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In Janie Chang’s The Library of Legends, history and mysticism are perfectly entwined. When a group of Chinese students flee their university in advance of the Japanese invasion in 1937, they carry with them the priceless 500 year old collection of myths and folklore called “The Library of Legends”.
Running through this gripping tale like silver thread through a … Read more »
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Clearly, Stephanie Marie Thornton is not afraid of a challenge–I can’t imagine how intimidating it must have been to assume the voice of America’s First Lady, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis in Thornton’s novel AND THEY CALLED IT CAMELOT.
Tracing the history of Jacqueline’s relationship with Jack Kennedy and (to a lesser extent) Aristotle Onassis, through to her later years as … Read more »
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Love WWII female spies? Listen to my interview with Jenny Wheeler on The Joys of Binge Reading Podcast.… Read more »
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THE WOMAN BEFORE WALLIS is based on the life of Thelma Morgan Furness, the American woman who lost Edward, Prince of Wales, to Wallis Simpson in 1934 and Thelma’s involvement in The Matter of Vanderbilt, a trial which saw Thelma’s twin sister, Gloria Vanderbilt, sued for custody of her daughter on charges of negligence, unfit parenting and homosexuality. As her … Read more »
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One of the things about being a professional writer that brings me the most joy is the opportunity to share my love of the craft and my experience in the publishing business with aspiring authors.
Recently, I led a retreat in the beautiful Bunya Mountains, about 3 hours west of Brisbane, Australia.
Having suffered terrible drought, the area had just … Read more »
