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Getting Medieval in Middle America

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Patricia

I combined my fifth trip to the International Congress on Medieval Studies at Kalamazoo with a follow-up jaunt to the South Carolina Book Festival. Michigan, of course, is nowhere near So.Carolina, but my sister had recently moved to S.C. and … Read More →

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My Writing Process – A Writers’ Blog Hop

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Patricia

My colleague, naval historical fiction writer Antoine Vanner, has asked me to join a blog hop titled My Writing Process. Antoine’s Writing Process post appears at his Dawlish Chronicles website, and I urge you to hop over there and read … Read More →

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Portals to the Past

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Patricia

On March 18 I returned to my old high school in Downey, California, to speak at Career Day. My talk, given consecutively to three groups of bright-eyed students, was well received although, as I told my listeners, the publishing industry … Read More →

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Two Authors, One Queen

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Patricia

UPDATE: EVERYONE WHO POSTED A COMMENT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME ON MARCH 6, EITHER ON HELEN’S BLOG OR MINE, WAS PLACED IN THE DRAW FOR THE BOOK GIVEAWAYS. THE UK WINNER FOR SHADOW ON THE CROWN: Helen Hart THE US … Read More →

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Live Internet Event!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Patricia

March 6 will be the 962nd anniversary of the passing of Emma of Normandy, dowager queen of England. She had kings as sons and kings as husbands She shone forth in the glory of her progeny of kings She excelled … Read More →

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A Review: The Hobbit

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Patricia

I finally made it to the theater to see THE HOBBIT, PART 2. I did not see it in 3D, and I don’t think my enjoyment of the movie was any the less for that. And yes, I did enjoy … Read More →

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Downton Abbey’s Little Scots Sister

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Patricia

Ardkinglas House is perched on the edge of Loch Fyne in southwestern Scotland, about fifty miles from Glasgow near the village of Cairndow (pronounced cairndoo). It was built in 1907, a relatively new home compared to, say, Highclere Castle in … Read More →

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Whimsical Wanderings

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Patricia

I frequently take a brief break from my writing desk to walk around the block, having learned that getting away from my computer – and more importantly, getting my blood moving up to my brain – assists creative thinking. Recently, … Read More →

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Like Janus, Looking Forward & Back

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Patricia

It is nearing mid-November, a time of thanksgiving and reflection. I find myself looking back with gratitude to friends, colleagues and readers on a year that has been an enormously eventful one for me; and I’m looking forward with anticipation … Read More →

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Guest Post by Acclaimed Author Jeri Westerson

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Patricia

I met author Jeri Westerson when she swept into my hometown a few years back to talk about history, mystery and her Medieval Noir hero Crispin Guest. She’s a terrific speaker and a talented mystery writer, and today I’m delighted … Read More →

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