Kate Quinn
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born
November 30, 1981
in Long Beach, CA, The United States
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female
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Bernard Cornwell, Judith Merkle Riley, C.S. Forester, Eva Ibbotson
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Back to On Fiction Writing today, having volunteered to subject myself to the ruthless Q&A they affectionately call "The Rack." No tepid questions here; "How did you get your ideas?" was replaced by such beauties as "Which literary character would you like to sleep with?" My answer:
"Bernard Cornwell's Uhtred from the Saxon Stories. A strapping Viki... read more »
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Mistress of Rome  4.05 avg rating — 1,844 ratings
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2010
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Daughters of Rome  3.91 avg rating — 689 ratings
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2011
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Empress of the Seven Hills 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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2012
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Ménage à 20, Tales with a hook by Carlos J. Cortes (Goodreads Author) , Andy Love (Goodreads Author), Minnie Estelle Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 32 ratings
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Daughters of Rome (Literature & Fiction)
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Prologue to "Daughters of Rome," prequel to "Mistress of Rome," published April 2011 by Berkley Books
Mistress of Rome (Literature & Fiction)
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Prologue to "Mistress of Rome," my novel of ancient Rome, published April 2010 by Berkley Books
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Reminded my of Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion Series. Mistress in Rome really is a page turner. Tons of drama. Great cast of characters. Highly recommend!
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"Alena wrote: "I just started re-reading The Eagle and The Raven by Pauline Gedge."
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This book came as a recommendation after a request for gladiator fiction. At the beginning, I was somewhat disappointed. It would state a character prior to a new paragraph but then throughout the paragraphs it wouldn't always be the same character...
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Set in Rome in A.D. 81 to 96, Mistress of Rome is about gaining power and influence and how love can get you through anything. Thea, a Jewish slave, is put through hell many times over. Her mistress (owner), Lepida Pollia, is such a conniving evil bi...
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"@ Amanda - I can't imagine any book of mine ending up in a classroom! But thank you; how wonderful!
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"Thanks for the messages, everybody! And Erin, I'm flattered to be one of your four. If you have any questions, I'll happily answer them. :D"
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“I love you. I love the way you rub the scar on the back of your hand when you're nervous. I love the way you make a sword into a living part of your body. I love the way you burn your eyes into me, as if you're seeing me fresh every time. I love the black streak in you that wants to kill the world, and the soft streak that is sorry afterward. I love the way you laugh, as if you're surprised that you can laugh at all. I love the way you kiss my breath away. I love the way you breathe and speak and smile. I love the way you take the air out of my lungs when you hold me. I love the way you make a dance out of death. I love the confusion I see in your eyes when you realize you are happy. I love every muscle and bone in your body, every twist and bend in your soul.”
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
“Have you ever been - well, i mean, have you ever - really wanted someone ? Wanted them like water in the desert - even when you knew all their faults, every single one - and it didnt matter ?”
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
“Paulinus, everyone knows. Say the word, and I'll run the bitch over with my chariot”
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
― Kate Quinn, Mistress of Rome
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“Open the hurt locker and see what there is of knives and teeth.
Open the hurt locker and learn how rough men come hunting for souls. ”
― Brian Turner
Open the hurt locker and learn how rough men come hunting for souls. ”
― Brian Turner
“It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.”
― Abraham Lincoln
― Abraham Lincoln
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein
― Albert Einstein
“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.”
― Robert Maynard Hutchins
― Robert Maynard Hutchins
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Judith wrote: "Kate, I noticed you went on a "blog tour" recently. From the blogger point of view, how does one go about putting together a blog tour for an author or group of authors? I'd love any quick pointers..."
Sorry, Judith, I didn't see your comment earlier. :) As for getting authors onto your blog - all I can say is, ask! I've had plenty of bloggers contact me through my website, and I've blogged for all of them. And if you get into the blogger community - posting comments on other blogs, entering giveaways, getting to know the other bloggers - you'll find it's a small world, and a remarkably supportive one. Many book bloggers are good friends, and they'll spread the love when you get to know them. Good luck!
Kate, I noticed you went on a "blog tour" recently. From the blogger point of view, how does one go about putting together a blog tour for an author or group of authors? I'd love any quick pointers you have. Thanks, Judith Starkston
Janell wrote: "Are we going to get a preview of Daughters of Rome? Go ahead, make my day:)"Not yet! I'm afraid I'm still working on it. I'll post the first chapter on my website and here under "Writings" when I've got a more-or-less final version.
