Christy English's Blog, page 69

The Queen's Pawn on the Radio

Jemila Ericson was so sweet to put me on her radio show..here is the link to that interview. I had such a great time…Thanks, Jemila!
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/whq...

Books Clubs, Booking Mama and The Queen's Pawn

I have had the privilege of going to book clubs, raising a glass of wine, and listening as the members ask me questions about THE QUEEN'S PAWN, and then as they have the graciousness to listen to my answers. It is so amazing to see that my characters have come alive for other people besides [...:]

Enchanted by Josephine & Hist-Fic Chick

I am absolutely enjoying everyone's take on my novel…people are discussing the book and the ideas it raises.
Here is a guest post on Enchanted by Josephine in which I compare Hilary Rodham Clinton to Eleanor of Aquitaine.
http://enchantedbyjosephine.blogspot....
And here is another lovely review on Hist-Fic Chick that keeps the ideas flowing…thanks Allie!
http://histficchick.blogspot.com/2010...

Weddings and the Burton Review

I had the pleasure of attending my agent and friend, Margaret O'Connor's, wedding to a wonderful man this weekend, and I thought the whole time, as writers do, of my own characters' weddings and lack thereof. Eleanor's wedding the Louis VII, while hopeful for her, was business. Her wedding to Henry II was hasty and [...:]

The Queen's Pawn on Historically Obsessed

There is a lovely review of THE QUEEN'S PAWN on Historically Obsessed…thanks Lizzy!
http://historicallyobsessed.blogspot....

The Queen's Pawn on Medieval Woman

Thank you Susan Higganbotham for hosting me on your beautiful site! Here is a little about royal marriage treaties from Alais' POV: Married to the Enemy: Medieval Marriage and Political Alliance
http://susandhigginbotham.blogspot.com/

The Queen's Pawn and Historical Boys

I dropped the ball yesterday and missed my post…I can still hear it bouncing…:) But the book signing on Saturday was a raging success…over 100 people showed up to say hi and we all had a great time. I was not the only one who wanted to hear a little Alais and Eleanor. It was [...:]

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Wilmington

I can not believe it…the date has finally arrived. Tomorrow I will do my first EVER book signing. They are even going to let me read a little from the novel first.
I know, I sound giddy, but that's because I am. And not just from non-stop work on the next Eleanor book…I am giddy from [...:]

Muse in the Fog & The Queen's Pawn

There is a great review of THE QUEEN'S PAWN on Muse in the Fog,  as well as an interview  and a give away. Thanks, Svea!
http://muse-in-the-fog.blogspot.com/2...

Christy at the Met, Part II

I ramble a bit in this video, what but a beautiful place…