Lindsay Townsend's Blog, page 29

DABWAHA 2010

Having been away for a while, I only discovered this morning that Blue Gold was chosen to participate in DABWAHA 2010, run by Dear Author and Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.

Whatever happens, I'm delighted to be nominated in some very strong company. If you want to take part in the voting, here's the link.

DA BWAHA 2010

Having been away for a while, I only discovered this morning that Blue Gold was chosen to participate in DA BWAHA 2010, run by Dear Author and Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.

Whatever happens, I'm delighted to be nominated in some very strong company. If you want to take part in the voting, here's the link.

Here's the latest

Time rushes by! A Knight's Enchantment will be in the bookstores in late May/early June, which is not so far away now spring has sprung. To introduce the hero and heroine, I've posted a chunk from chapter one as an excerpt and you can read it here. I've also now sent off my fourth knight novel to Kensington, called A Knight's Prize.

In that connection, I'm working on a short blog about medieval dancing that will appear at the end of this month on Unusual Historicals.

There's an All Romance...

Moments in time: those magic moments

We all have 'magic moments' in our lives - those times when time itself seems to stand still and we are truly overwhelmed with joy: when we find our soul mate and recognise each other, when a child is born, when our love returns safely from a long journey. The happy exchange of flowers and other gifts, chosen with care and thought. Or that first loving kiss - and then others, and more.

Life is made complete by such moments.

Story and myth also has magic moments. Here are some of my favourites ...

Historical Novel Society review of 'Blue Gold'

I've recieved an excellent new review of Blue Gold from Steve Donoghue at the Historical Novel Society:

'Early on in Blue Gold, Lindsay Townsend's fast-paced novel of ancient Egypt in 1560 B.C., the charismatic (and acrobatic) Pharaoh Aweserre shouts in battle: "I'm the best there is! You're looking at a man who can drive between your wind and your ass — watch!" You can't really resist that kind of invitation, but you know one thing for sure: Cecil B. DeMille this isn't.

Townsend's story cent...

Busy, busy, busy

I've been proof-reading my forthcoming A Knight's Enchantment. I've been finishing and editing my fourth Kensington 'knight' novel. I've been proof-reading Asphodel, a futuristic short story that is to appear in the forthcoming Cupid Diaries, out for Valentine's at Classic Romance Revival.

Now the proofs are done and I'm allowing my fourth 'knight' to rest before a final read through, after which I will send it to Kensington. So I have some time to unwind a little....

Here are ten things I do ...

The Romance of far-away places

Many writers I know write about their own local areas and places. I love to write about far-away places. The pull and lure of the unknown always intrigues me. So I either write about the past - a different kind of far-off place where manners, customs, fashions are all different, like my medieval and ancient world books - or I write about distant lands.

I love Yorkshire as a place to live. It's where most of my family are. I love the landscape and the people. Yet, in my writing, I find I am mo...

'Bronze Lightning' wins award

A bit more good news to end the year!

My Bronze Lightning has won the main prize in Red Roses for Authors Christmas Awards.

Merry Christmas one and all...

Solstice: a ghost story for Christmas

Last year I ran a ghost story at about this time, so I thought I'd do it again this Christmas. Since the inspiration came from one of Joseph Farquharson's dramatic snow scenes, I've accompanied it with one here. Prepare to be scared....


SOLSTICE

Ann pressed her chapped knuckles deeper into her old duffel coat. She was muddle-headed tonight, her head full of nonsense. Of course she was worried: who would not be? She must endure her hopes and - yes - her fears, endure this blistering cold. Brough...