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Charlene Newcomb

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Charlene Newcomb, aka Char, writes historical fiction and science fiction. Her award-winning Battle Scars trilogy is set in the 12th century during the reign of Richard the Lionheart. Her writing roots are in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (aka Legends) where she published 10 short stories in the Star Wars Adventure Journal. She published the scifi/space opera Echoes of the Storm in 2020, and returns to medieval times with her latest novel ROGUE in 2023.

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Charlene Newcomb Hi Jaimes - Thank you! I have just started research on another book that will be related to Battle Scars, but won't be part of the series. It will foc…moreHi Jaimes - Thank you! I have just started research on another book that will be related to Battle Scars, but won't be part of the series. It will focus on the Robin Hood tale. I'll be publishing a short story prequel to Men of the Cross, featuring Sir Stephan, in Fall 2018. And I hope to write a couple more short stories. (less)
Charlene Newcomb I read! At times I'll turn to my non-fiction stash of research materials. Other times, I'll dig into fiction, sometimes of the medieval period, someti…moreI read! At times I'll turn to my non-fiction stash of research materials. Other times, I'll dig into fiction, sometimes of the medieval period, sometimes SciFi or fantasy. My Kindle is overflowing and I have "real" books on my nightstand, the coffee table, the kitchen table, and on the piano. Books, books, everywhere.(less)
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The Queen’s Sister by Carol McGrath

The Queen’s Sister

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Publication Date: 4th June 2026

A mother, a wife, a woman of substance…

At nineteen, Elizabeth Seymour is already a mother, has been recently widowed, and seen her Queen, Anne Boleyn, lose her life. Against the wishes of her father, she heads North, away from Wulf Hall and the court in London to Yorkshire, determined to establish a new beginning as a landown

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Charlene Misty wrote: "Bonnes Fêtes de Noël"

Beautiful & thank you! And Joyeux Noël to you. :)


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Misty

Bonnes Fêtes de Noël


Charlene Misty wrote: "Hope you have an amazing Summer!

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Thank you! You, too!


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Misty Hope you have an amazing Summer!




message 1: by Misty (last edited Apr 13, 2014 07:41AM)

Misty French Bonjour Charlene and Sweet Thank You for accepting my friend invite!


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