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Guest Post: First Impressions and their Consequences by Anna Belfrage

3 days ago

There is a Swedish poem that starts "Han kom som en vind…" (He came like a breeze) And once he was there, he just wouldn’t leave–which is a bit the case with my characters. They pop up in my head and once there, they stay. Like forever. When I was given the opportunity to visit Sharon Bennett Connolly ‘s blog, I decide to write about the first time I "met" Robert FitzStephan, protagonist of my recent release, Her Castilian Heart. Enjoy!historytheinterestingbits.com/2022/09/30/guest-post-first-impressions-and-their-consequences-by-a… … See MoreSee Less

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It is always a pleasure to welcome my good friend and fellow author, Anna Belfrage, to History…the Interesting Bits. Anna’s fabulous new Castilian Saga is a pleasure to read – and…

3 days ago

I am quite delighted by this lovely FIVE STAR review for Reader’s Favorite. Thank you, Grant Leishman“I have been fortunate enough to have read the first two books in this series, so I was waiting for its continuation with excitement. Her Castilian Heart surpassed all my expectations for this series. Anna Belfrage has become a master at the historical romance genre and I can recommend all she has written. When reviewing a continuing series I always ask if this book can still be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. The answer is an emphatic yes! The author does an exceptional job of dropping in the salient points from previous episodes so the reader is never left wondering about what went before. Her mix of fascinating real events and characters from history combines perfectly with the fictional experiences of her main protagonists in the story. The romance is real and you can feel the love and passion between Robert and Noor pouring from every page. The love scenes are sweet, romantic, and intensely passionate. What I particularly love about Noor is her strength of character and her unwavering courage to speak against those in power who make decisions, when she vehemently disagrees with them, despite the possible consequences. She was a woman not afraid to speak her mind at a time when women were very much decorative collectibles or tools for men to form alliances. For those who love medieval battles and fighting, they will slake their thirst well in this story but for me, it was the tender, beautiful, sweet moments between Robert, Noor, and their expanded circle that I will remember the most. I am so looking forward to the next iteration in this journey that is promised with the next book. This is a fantastic read and one I can highly recommend.” … See MoreSee Less

4 days ago

Wow. Liz St.John has written a review for Her Castilian Heart so beautiful it makes me want to wipe away a tear or two! *sniff*Thank you! And thank you also for the opportunity of visiting your blog with a little post about Edward I and his (futile) peace-making efforts! www.elizabethjstjohn.com/updates/her-castilian-heart-beautiful-and-lyrical-historical-fiction-by-… … See MoreSee Less

5 days ago

I am visiting with Tony Riches today, talking about the unruly Welsh – well, from Edward I’s perspective. Personally, I keep on cheering for the historical underdog.tonyriches.blogspot.com/2022/09/special-guest-post-by-anna-belfrage.html … See MoreSee Less

6 days ago

RELEASE DAY IS HERE! And, coincidentally (not so much ) it is also my Birthday! www.annabelfrage.com/2022/09/27/a-new-book-and-a-birthday-a-celebratory-combo/ … See MoreSee Less