Power rarely announces itself with noise. More often poser moves in silence: through lineage, allegiance, and the dangerous secrets of what must remain hidden. But history and human nature also suggest otherwise. I’ve been exploring a remarkable group of historical voices lately and discovered what lies beneath quiet surfaces. Is it blood that defines us… or the secrets kept to protect it?
Continue reading “Their Castilian Orphan by Anna Belfrage: Keeping Secrets”To Be A Queen by Annie Whitehead: Forged in Duty
History does not crown its queens gently. It tempers them: through loss, through expectation, through demands of survival. But history and human nature also suggest otherwise… I’ve been exploring a remarkable group of historical voices lately and discovered what lies beneath quiet appearances. Is resilience something we possess… or something we are forced to become?
Continue reading “To Be A Queen by Annie Whitehead: Forged in Duty”A Mischief of Murder by Helen Hollick: Which Truth We Seek?
History rarely buries its secrets cleanly. We often mistake quiet for innocence. But history and human nature also suggest otherwise. I’ve been exploring a remarkable group of historical voices lately and discovered what lies beneath quiet surfaces. When confronted with the past, is it the truth we seek… or the version we can live with?
Continue reading “A Mischief of Murder by Helen Hollick: Which Truth We Seek?”Celebrating Storytellers: Helen Hollick Features When Secrets Bloom
I’m thrilled to say that wonderful Helen Hollick – bestselling author, historian, and tireless supporter of fellow writers – featured my new book series Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows with When Secrets Bloom as volume one, on her blog! Helen’s wevsite has long been a gathering place for readers and authors who love stories rooted in history, mystery, and imagination. Her generosity in championing new and established voices alike makes this feature especially meaningful.
You can read the full post on Helen’s blog here: Serious about a Series Spotlight: Today Patricia Furstenberg
Continue reading “Celebrating Storytellers: Helen Hollick Features When Secrets Bloom”10 Historical Fiction Doorstoppers by Women Writers You’ll Love Getting Lost In
Enjoy your pick at 10 historical fiction doorstoppers written by women writers as part of the Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, Jana, and created by The Broke and the Bookish.
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