I’m giving away a free copy of Velva Jean Learns to Fly by Jennifer Niven, compliments of Plume. If you’re interested in entering your name in the drawing, just leave a comment on this post. Wednesday, August 24, will be the last day for new entries. I will select the… Read More »Book Giveaway
*Times are Eastern Time National Geographic Channel 8/17/2011 Knights Templar (9:00am – 10:00am) Some say this medieval order still exists — and still protects a mysterious treasure. The Holy Grail? Discover the true story behind these legendary warriors. Secrets of the Dark Arts (10:00am – 11:00am) Legend describes the Philosopher’s Stone as… Read More »This week TV shows & schedule – Medieval History
Below is a list of resources I’ve compiled for writing good query letters: How to write a query letter – writing.com How to write a query letter – Nathan Bransford Basic information on query letters – Folio Literary Management Guide to Literary Agents – Successful queries How to write a… Read More »Query Letter Resources
Rachelle Gardner of the Wordserve Literary Group has an interesting post relating to self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Her answer to the question above is basically “no,” self-publishing will not necessarily hurt your chances of getting published traditionally. I have to agree with her. Self-publishing used to have a negative stigma to it, but… Read More »Will self-publishing hurt my chances of getting published traditionally?
The site, Renaissance Spell, was brought to my attention by someone who emailed me. It’s a new informational site about the history of the times and culture of the Renaissance society. The site covers Renaissance society, culture, art, architecture, rulers, food, fashion, life, etc. Just thought I would pass this resource… Read More »Renaissance Spell
It’s been a while since I’ve provided an update on my novel. Unfortunately, I’ve had lots of other things going on, so I’m not as far along as I’d like to be. I’m still on track to start sending out queries before the end of the year, I just have… Read More »Novel Update
The Burning Land is the fifth installment in Cornwell’s Saxon Stories. Set in late 9th century Britain, King Alfred the Great is close to death, and Uhtred breaks his oath to Alfred to ride north to Northumbria in order to reclaim his ancestral home of Bebbanburg from his uncle. To reclaim… Read More »Review of The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell
I’ve had the chance to catch the first two episodes of A Game of Thrones on HBO the past two Sundays. Having read the series, my perspective might be different from someone who hasn’t read any of the books before. I could definitely see how someone who hasn’t read the… Read More »Game of Thrones on HBO
*Times are Eastern Time History Channel: 3/17/2011 The Saxons (12-1pm, and 6-7pm) Travel with the Saxon pirates as they ravage the British coast. In an orgy of pagan worship, the early Saxon leaders sweep across Britain, facing the Christians and their barbarian brothers in a bloody rivalry for power and… Read More »This week’s TV shows & schedule – Medieval History