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The Setting for the Schellberg Cycle
It is my privilege to introduce Gill James this week, renowned author and accomplished historical novelist, who will tell you about the backdrop to her historical novels. We’re in for a treat. *** The stories told in this cycle of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1929 Wall Street crash, 1940s Europe, Bund Deutsche Madel, Nazi Germany, Nuremberg, the Holocaust
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A Lively Place with a Long History
I’m delighted to introduce another friend from Authonomy days – Polly Johnson. Her book, Stones, sticks in my mind as an unforgettable story, beautifully and sensitively written. You really must read it. Over to you, Polly to talk about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brighton, Brighton Pavilion, Brighton Rock, The Palace Pier
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Punished for it’s Beauty
We’re back to my favourite part of the world today, meeting Alex MacBeth in Mozambique, off the coast of Africa. Welcome, Alex! “I like to spend some time in Mozambique/ The Sunny sky is aqua blue” sang Bob … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Dylan, Festival Fim do Caminho, Mossuril, Mozambique, Portugal
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Hopping on the Virtual Vespa
We’re in for another treat today. This series on settings for books is becoming more and more interesting, as I welcome back my friend and fellow “Cat”, Katherine Johnson. Sit back and enjoy! *** I’ve written two books set in … Continue reading
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Tagged Carra marble, Lucca, Michelangelo, Puccini, Santa Zita's Day, Travel tips, Tuscany
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A Visit to Mende
Welcome back, Angela Wren, this time to talk about the settings for her books. I am looking forward to my first visit to France later this year. In the meantime, it is interesting to have a preview from such an … Continue reading
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Tagged France, Hugenots, Mende, Merle, Montbel, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pope Urbain V, the Resistance, Vichy government
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Publication Day!
June 1st is Publication Day for “The Secret” by my fellow Crooked Cat author, Katharine Johnson! We have shared tables for many an hour at book festivals. She’s a lovely person, and I thoroughly enjoy reading her books. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Katharine Johnson, publication day, Tuscan village, wartime Italy
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It’s a Mucky Job…
It’s great to meet Jan Harvey today, and experience the sights of Paris with her. I am like you, Jan, the way I don’t plot my books. Recently I learned that made me a “panster” in writers’ jargon. But I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged Champs-Elysees, Delacroix, French Resistance, Le Chabanais, murder, Nazi, Normandy, Paris, River Seine, Rue de Rivoli, The Cotswolds
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Setting Makes the Gem
Today, Lela Markham shares a valuable message about settings for a book. A very warm welcome to my long-standing friend from Authonomy days; we are privileged to have you with us, Lela – over to you. *** Some years ago, … Continue reading
The Most Fabulous of Cities
I am delighted to welcome fellow Crooked Cat author, Carol Maginn back to my blog with her new book, Daniel Taylor, an intriguing thriller set in Rome. And there is another exciting thriller gestating in the background, too. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Liverpool, Rome, The Adelphi, thriller
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