Christy English

The Day the Book Comes Out

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 | Eleanor of Aquitaine, The Queen's Pawn, The Writing Life, To Be Queen | 6 Comments

Well, as you no doubt know, if you have been reading my blog, my first novel, THE QUEEN’S PAWN,   was officially released yesterday. The response of lovely reviews and generous readers is almost overwhelming, but in a wonderful way. The people who read and write historical fiction are among the best people I have been privileged to meet.

Of course, even as THE QUEEN’S PAWN rolls into the homes of those who have pre-ordered it, and as people begin to pick up copies at their local stores, I sit at my computer, just as I have done for the last 12 years, and I work.  I am still spending time with Eleanor on the next novel, delving into her experiences as Queen of France. I find myself completely drawn into her world …or at least, as her world exists in my mind.

I am grateful this week not just for my book hitting the shelves, but for working with Eleanor and Claire on the next one. I am a fortunate woman.

The Queen’s Pawn and Great Reviews

Monday, April 5th, 2010 | Reviews, The Queen's Pawn | 5 Comments

Scandalous Women gave THE QUEEN’S PAWN a great review…check it out…they’re also doing a giveaway…

http://scandalouswoman.blogspot.com/2010/04/scandalous-book-review-and-giveaway.html

Historical Fiction Online gave Eleanor and Alais four and 1/2 stars and a fabulous review…

http://historical-fiction.com/

And last but far from least, Ben Steelman gave us a great review in yesterday’s Wilmington Morning Star. Thank you all for reading and reviewing my ladies…

http://dailyme.com/story/2010040300003187/book-review-debut-the-queens.html

Books at Barnes and Noble

Friday, April 2nd, 2010 | Once It Is Sold, The Queen's Pawn | 3 Comments

I am thrilled…I just got word that THE QUEEN’S PAWN has arrived at Barnes and Noble in Wilmington. I must go and have a look at them…it is exciting to finally see the novel in print…