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October 24, 2016

The Wedding Shroud is now an audio book!

Lake Union has released The Wedding Shroud as an audio book. It’s free with a trial of Audible or you can buy the CD or MP3 version. Many thanks to talented narrator, Christina Traister. So delighted to finally hear my words spoken aloud for readers!… Read more

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Published on October 24, 2016 17:14

On Inspiration: Interview with Martin Lake

My guest today on Triclinium is Martin Lake, author of A Dance of Pride and Peril, his wonderful new novel set in ancient Crete. Martin was born and raised in England. After graduating from the University of East Anglia, he worked as a teacher, trainer and lecturer before focusing on writing. In the past five years, he’s written … Read more

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Published on October 24, 2016 16:34

September 26, 2016

On Inspiration: Interview with Stephanie Dray

I am absolutely delighted to welcome Stephanie Dray as my guest today on Triclinium. Stephanie is a bestselling, award-winning, two-time RITA  award nominated author of historical women’s fiction. Her critically acclaimed series about Cleopatra’s daughter has been translated into eight different languages and won NJRW’s Golden Leaf.


Stephanie Dray Author


As Stephanie Draven, she’s a national bestselling author of genre fiction and … Read more

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Published on September 26, 2016 04:24

August 30, 2016

Call to Juno Review and Interview by Elizabeth Jane Corbett

“Call to Juno is an impeccably researched, page-turner that richly imagines the ancient world, weaving the actions of the gods and the multiple viewpoints of its characters into a seamless narrative.”


Elizabeth Jane Corbett has kindly given Call to Juno a wonderful review. It’s especially important to me because she reviewed The Wedding Shroud for the Historical Novels Review back … Read more

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Published on August 30, 2016 05:19

August 16, 2016

Review of The Golden Dice by Chanticleer Book Reviews

“Set in the 4th century BCE, this gorgeously-written, masterful blend of fact and fiction exposes the raw passions, betrayals and victories of three strong women as they navigate politics and corruption in an ancient world at war.”


Leona Rinaldi from Chanticleer Book Reviews has given The Golden Dice a stellar review in a follow up to the book’s success as … Read more

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Published on August 16, 2016 23:47

August 15, 2016

Time and Regret: ‘Why I used a first person narrator’ by MK Tod

My guest today on Triclinium is MK Tod, Canadian author of the newly released Time and Regret.


Mary began writing while living as an expat in Hong Kong. What started as an interest in her grandparents’ lives turned into a full-time occupation writing historical fiction.


MK Tod, author of Time and Regret


Her novel Unravelled was awarded Indie Editor’s Choice by the Historical Novel Society. In … Read more

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Published on August 15, 2016 08:00

August 11, 2016

Review of Call to Juno by Sarah Johnson from Reading the Past

“The history and culture of these ancient peoples are presented in exquisite detail, from the finer aspects of religious belief to politics, art, and the mechanisms of warfare.”


Sarah Johnson from Reading the Past lit blog has given Call to Juno a terrific review. It’s wonderful that she has reviewed all three books in the saga as she has followed … Read more

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Published on August 11, 2016 19:59

August 8, 2016

Review of Call to Juno by Mary Anne Yarde

“I cannot recommend this book enough. It was just incredible and it is certainly a strong contender for a place in the top 5 books that I have read this year so far.”


Mary Anne Yarde from Myths, Legends, Books and Coffee Pots blog has written a wonderful review of Call to Juno. Many thanks!


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Published on August 08, 2016 21:08

July 20, 2016

$100 Gift Card & Book Giveaway: A Summer of History

Summer of History (1)


I love introducing my readers to great historical novels. So what’s better than having a chance at winning books and a $100 gift card from 18 top writers of historical fiction today? Best of all, it’s just in time for you to kick back, put your feet up, and enjoy the warm weather with a great book -or for those … Read more

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Published on July 20, 2016 00:20

June 21, 2016

Article for HISTORIA Magazine: The Prostitutes of Rome

I was delighted to provide an article for HISTORIA, the magazine of the Historical Writers’ Association, about Roman She Wolves, Night Moths and Tomb Whores.


You can read the article here.


Many thanks to Katherine Clements!… Read more

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Published on June 21, 2016 20:26