Unusual Historicals (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The covers of two of our regular contributors, Blythe Gifford and Margaret Mallory , have been named as finalists in The Seasons' Best Historical Covers of 2009 poll. Blythe's entry is IN THE MASTER'S BED , while Margaret has two entries: KNIGHT OF DESIRE and KNIGHT OF PLEASURE . Voting will open November 30 to determine the best, but for now we'll just offer our congratulations...
Unusual Historicals (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Blythe Gifford has a title and a date for her next Harlequin Historical. HIS BORDER BRIDE will be released in May of 2010. Set in the 14th century Scottish Lowlands, it continues her "royal bastard" series. The hero, son of an English royal and a Scotswoman, is hated on both sides of the Border. The heroine, daughter of a Scots Border lord, takes him in before she discovers...
Unusual Historicals (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
By Blythe Gifford For most writers of historical romance, the "mother of all dynasties" is the English royal family. Many of us have a vague notion of the medieval segment of the story: the Plantagenets, Lancaster, York, and the War of the Roses, the Tudors, and finally, the Stuarts/Stewarts from Scotland after Queen Elizabeth died childless. The official family tree is hard...
Unusual Historicals (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
Carrie Lofty has lovely new bookmarks available to celebrate the upcoming release of SCOUNDREL'S KISS , which hits shelves on January 5. Take a look and request your free bookmarks today! *** Blythe Gifford 's IN THE MASTER'S BED came in a strong second as Favorite Historical of September at The Season . Thanks to all who voted! That's a great showing for an unusual historical! *** Zoe...
