Some weeks ago, I posted my review (and her interesting guest post) of Char Newcomb’s latest, Rogues and Kings. Today, she visits as part of her Coffee Pot Book Club – this time with a snippet. And yes, I do believe this book deserves a lot of shout-outs, predominantly because I think it is an […]
I am more than happy to have Charlene Newcomb as my guest today. Not only is she, like me, something of a medieval history gal, she is also an author I admire and respect – even if at present I’m a bit peeved about the fact that she’s planning NOT to write another book. Hello!!!
Rogues and Kings – Char Newcomb’s take on King John’s last days Read More »
In five days, it is Christmas Eve. And yes, I know most of the world is focussed on Christmas Day, but up here in Sweden, it’s Christmas Eve that is the BIG day. The 25th is a day spent mooching about in pyjamas while eating leftovers… When I was a child, my Christmases were spent
Several years ago, I read Men of the Cross by Char Newcomb and just loved it. Not only did she bring the times of the crusades to vivid life – I love her depiction of Richard Lionheart – but she created characters that remained with me long after I finished the book. Obviously, tons of
Marching through history – Char Newcomb introduces us to Joanna of Sicily Read More »
Today’s guest is not a newcomer to my blog. Char and I collaborated several years ago on a post about Sodomy and Sex in the Middle Ages – as one does—and more recently she visited in connection with the release of her sci-fi novel, Echoes in the Storm. Yes, dear peeps, a sci-fi novel. Char
Much Medieval Mayhem – from star-crossed sci-fi fan to medieval crusaders Read More »
Ha! I bet that headline had your eyebrows travelling upwards. Seriously: a lightsabre in a medieval setting? Well, no, of course not: Char may excel at writing taut action scenes in her medieval novels, but she steers clear from anachronisms, and a lightsabre in the hand of Prince John would be…ludicrous (and scarily intriguing)
Gripping a lightsabre in a medieval world – Meet Char Newcomb Read More »
Today I welcome yet another fellow writer to my blog. Char Newcomb is a Star Wars fan who writes excellent books set in medieval times – maybe not so much of a contradiction as one might think, seeing as swords play a major part in both these settings. Anyway, having recently read Char’s latest release For
Of writing, Star Wars and home-coming Crusader knights Read More »