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Anne Easter Smith
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Rather than me blathering on about Jane Shore, I thought she ought to speak for herself on this 7th day of May when the world will read her story in "Royal Mistress" perhaps for the first time. We chatted recently and here is some of that conversation.
AES: How would you describe yourself?
JANE: Much too short, unfortunately. I wish I had some of your inches! I’m told I am pretty, and I know my s... read more »
AES: How would you describe yourself?
JANE: Much too short, unfortunately. I wish I had some of your inches! I’m told I am pretty, and I know my s... read more »
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A Rose for the Crown
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Daughter of York
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The King's Grace
— published 2009 — 10 editions |
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Queen By Right
— published 2011 — 3 editions |
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Royal Mistress
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Over the past couple of months, I have read some terrific historical fiction centering around real historical female figures who are often mentioned as a mere footnote in textbooks. The lack of historical details provides a huge opportunity for a...
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Ms. Smith is a wonderful researcher. She really did her homework on York history for this novel, and she accomplished an interesting piece of fiction to accompany an already compelling story in history. I enjoyed this so much that I have already c...
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I loved this book! I have read all three books by this author and they are all great (this book and Rose for the Crown are my two favorites). The story covers so much of late 1400's English history and the characters (some real and some fictional)...
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I really am thoroughly enjoying Anne Easter Smith's series... this being the 3rd book! I am fascinated that she can take a small detail & develop a 3 dimensional character & weave such a wonderful read.
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| HISTORICAL FICTION: Meeting historical novelist, Anne Easter Smith | 1 | 14 | Apr 22, 2009 09:38pm | |
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| Our History: Historical Fiction Advice | 15 | 82 | Apr 23, 2009 08:51am | |
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“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works
― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works
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Sep 07, 2009 06:50am
Thanks so much for your lovely compliments, RuthAnn, I am truly touched you chose to express your thoughts like this. It is always important for a writer to get feedback from readers (of course nice feedback is better to get than negative!), and I find it inspires me to keep writing. I am glad you found Sharon's book on Richard and Edward--it has been the gold standard for those of us passionate about Richard for about 20 years now! I love this period of history, and my fourth book is coming along and will tell Cecily Neville's story (Richard's mother, not the Cecily in King's Grace). I am going to be interested to see how Philippa Gregory's new book on Elizabeth Woodville will affect those of us who have been writing about the Wars of the Roses -- at first I was p-o'ed that she was poaching in my period "stick to your Tudor guns, Philippa" I cried. But my editor (same as Philippa's in US) told me it would only boost the readership of those of us who have known the period was far more interesting all this time! BTW Anya Seton is my benchmark for a great historical, and "Green Darkness" was where I got fascinated with Ightham Mote back in my 20s and was thrilled to be able to set some of Rose for the Crown there.
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I have just finished The King's Grace. As always with Anne's books I am in awe. I just didn't want it to end. The detail of the travels and various scenes in the book made me feel as though I was there with Grace. The happiness and the sorrow I felt with joy and tears. I love Anne's books and will wait anxiously for the next book.
I'm currently reading The King's Grace. WOW, I love it just as I loved A Rose for The Crown and Daughter of York. Your books are the reason I love the Plantagenet era. I am a firm believer that Richard III was not the ogre that Shakespeare has made him out to be in his rendition of Richard. I’m also of the opinion that he had nothing to do with the disappearance of the sons of Edward IV. After reading A Rose for The Crown I read The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman and that heighten my interest in the era even further.I’m also enjoy books on reincarnation i.e. Green Darkness, science fiction/fantasy about magic and wizards with adult themes. I loved the Study books by Maria Snyder and the Dark Queen series by Susan Caroll. Kathleen McGowen is the author of The Expected One and The Book of Love both of which I simply adore.
I keep my books on Library Thing; I'm a lifetime member there. I don't really keep up much on Goodreads so what is here is not complete.
I am in hopes there is a new book in the works by you!!!!!!
