Today I was making a display of J. D. Salinger’s books and a few other authors who recently passed away, and I learned that Kathleen Givens died unexpectedly last month. I’ve had her book Rivals for the Crown on my wishlist for quite some time and I was just shocked. She was in the midst [...]
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Valentine’s Day giveaways!
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I thought it would be fun if you all would share your best Valentine’s Day, or if you’re one of those Vday haters, tell us why!
My very best Valentine’s was my first with my husband, way back in the year 2000! I was working that day and in the a.m. [...]
Versions of Romeo and Juliet Throughout History
When you think of Romeo and Juliet, what first comes to mind: Shakespeare’s play, the 1968 film adaptation or one of the many beautiful paintings featuring the lovers? Or, perhaps, you recall sitting in high school English, Drama or Literature trying to decipher the archaic language while pretending to find the hidden meaning of it [...]
NRM’s Couples in Fiction
This is my final post about Notorious Royal Marriages, though I will be posting a giveaway soon! Below you will find my ‘creative post’ inspiration, and it is very detailed! I present to you: The couples included in NRM, as found in fiction!
Once you devour Leslie Carroll’s book, you’ll want to read more about the [...]
Goodbye 2009, Welcome 2010!
2009 has been a wonderful year in the publishing industry for historical fiction! Some unforgettable books have entered our realm and many of them I have not had the chance to read, though they grace my bookshelves quite nicely. The purpose of this year-end post it to highlight the books I did get the chance [...]
TBR piles
This is a little daunting! I have so, so many to read and here is a visual (kinda blurry:camera phone):
ARCs to start the New Year off!
New books I have purchased* in 2009 and not had the chance to read (*except Sacred Hearts, which was given to me by Lucy & Marie).
You know I can’t [...]
Guest Post & Giveaway: Shades of Gray by Jessica James
I’m pleased to welcome Jessica James to my blog today and she has a fabulous giveaway, but hurry! The winner will be picked tomorrow, December 15, 2009! Leave your name and email here to be entered (US shipping only)! For more details visit www.jessicajamesbooks.com!
When I started writing my historical fiction novel Shades [...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like…
This is not my yearly ‘wrap-up’ but I thought I’d sort out my goals for the year past and the year to come! 2009 marks the year I met an amazing group of ladies who love historical fiction as much as I do, yet we have differing tastes and styles. It’s such a joy to have someone [...]
Mailbox Monday & Updates
So, I’ve been MIA for a while. Around, but too busy to update here or at Royal Intrigue. As for reading I started The Heart of the Lion by Jean Plaidy, but put it down to re-read Twilight and New Moon before the movie comes out. I read them a year ago, but it’s amazing [...]
Happy 1st Birthday Lorelei!
Lorelei Eden was born October 17th, 2008…
Happy birthday to my little one!
Hello, my name is Arleigh... welcome to my book review site! Here you will find author guest posts, book news, reviews and various articles on the genre. My favorite author is Jean Plaidy, of whom I have built a 
