Robin Farella asked Anne Easter Smith:

Anne, I loved Queen by Right. I came across it the day after I found out that I am a descendent of John of Gaunt. I look forward to reading "This Son of York." Thank you for all your wonderful stories. Will you write any more from this period?

Anne Easter Smith I love it when people discover Cecily! I know there is a new novel about her out there, but I like to think mine was first (at least in this century!). I love all my protagonists, but Cecily and Margaret really spoke to and with me throughout the writing process. I felt I really knew them. Funny thing is that I was so terrified of Cecily during the writing of A Rose for the Crown (my first book) that I never put her in any scene except when she was talked about!! I am so glad you enjoyed the book, Robin. Yes, This Son of York is probably my "passion project" being that Richard was my muse when I started out writing my books at age 60. Sadly for a reader like you, I am done with the Yorks and the Wars of the Roses and other than a third of a book about a 14th century Portuguese prince that no editor wanted ("Where's Portugal" and "who cares"), I have hung up my pen! Maybe a memoir, but that's it. Sorry!!

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