Tag: Emma of Normandy

"A Medieval Woman’s Companion" as Inspiration for Novelists

It is my great pleasure to welcome Susan Signe Morrison to A Writers Retreat. Her new book, A Medieval Woman’s Companion: Women’s Lives in the European Middle Ages, just out from Oxbow Books, is a snappy, engaging exploration of remarkable individuals as well as… Continue Reading “"A Medieval Woman’s Companion" as Inspiration for Novelists”

“A Medieval Woman’s Companion” as Inspiration for Novelists

It is my great pleasure to welcome Susan Signe Morrison to A Writers Retreat. Her new book, A Medieval Woman’s Companion: Women’s Lives in the European Middle Ages, just out from Oxbow Books, is a snappy, engaging exploration of remarkable individuals as well as… Continue Reading ““A Medieval Woman’s Companion” as Inspiration for Novelists”

Shop Talk with Patricia Bracewell, author of The Price of Blood

On the occasion of the UK (HarperCollins) release of the second novel in Patricia Bracewell’s trilogy about Emma of Normandy, The Price of Blood, I’m delighted to welcome Pat back to A Writer’s Retreat for another Q&A [see the link to her previous visit… Continue Reading “Shop Talk with Patricia Bracewell, author of The Price of Blood”

Q&A with Patricia Bracewell, author of Shadow on the Crown

Several years ago Patricia Bracewell introduced herself to me at the medieval congress at Western Michigan University. I’d just presented a humorous paper about the perils and pitfalls of writing a novel as my publishers on both sides of the pond were struggling to… Continue Reading “Q&A with Patricia Bracewell, author of Shadow on the Crown”

Q&A with Patricia Bracewell, author of Shadow on the Crown

Several years ago Patricia Bracewell introduced herself to me at the medieval congress at Western Michigan University. I’d just presented a humorous paper about the perils and pitfalls of writing a novel as my publishers on both sides of the pond were struggling to… Continue Reading “Q&A with Patricia Bracewell, author of Shadow on the Crown”