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THE MIGHTY KINGMAKER—Traitor or Misunderstood?
Guest Post by J.P. Reedman Richard Neville, popularly known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was one of the movers and shakers of the 15th century. During the earlier part of the Wars of the Roses, he went from initial support of Henry VI to a staunch Yorkist supporting Richard Duke of York. After York and Warwick’s own father, the Earl of Salisbury, were killed by Lancastrian forces at Wakefield, he went on to assist York’s son Edward, his cousin, in his bid for the throne—but turned his coat when his relationship with Edward soured. Eventually he would ally himself with Henry VI’s Queen, Margaret of Anjou, marrying his daughter Anne (later…
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Interview My Character: Casmir
Originally published July 3, 2019 I’m excited to announce that my own Casmir has been interviewed by the wonderful Paula Lofting on her blog. You can read it here. Here’s the very opening of the interview: Well, my Lord Casmir, please do sit down I hope you have had a pleasant journey here and the roads were not too full of brigands? Casmir: Agrius is quite safe for travel, I assure you. Then please, come into my parlour and take some refreshment with me. I have wine, tea, and water for your pleasure, plus cake of course. [Casmir nods then selects from refreshment for himself. He refuses my offer to pour…
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“Interview my Character” Blog Hop: Marie-Thérèse Vernhes – archive
Originally posted June 29, 2019 Have a seat, Marie-Thérèse, and thank you for agreeing to this interview. I know you have a busy schedule, and I am humbled that you have taken the time to talk. For the rest of you joining us, I am talking today to Marie-Thérèse Vernhes, a famous opera singer from early 20th century France. There is a new book out now about her life called Overture (L’Alouette trilogy Book 1). Can you tell us a little bit about your author and why she chose to write your story? Thank you for inviting me today, Stephanie. I do indeed have a busy schedule, and in fact, you have…
