Christy English

C.W.Gortner & Ball Caught

Friday, May 21st, 2010 | C.W. Gortner, Guest Posts | No Comments

Well, I caught the ball today before I dropped it completely…I remembered to post! The reason is not my own memory, but news much more exciting than anything in my fevered brain…C.W. Gortner’s new book, THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI is coming out May 25. Not only will my copy be here next week, but Mr. Gortner has agreed to do a guest post here on my humble site. I am thrilled…I am not sure cyberspace can communicate my joy and pleasure, but trust me, I am grinning.

Books Clubs, Booking Mama and The Queen’s Pawn

Friday, April 30th, 2010 | Guest Posts, Reviews, The Queen's Pawn, The Writing Life | 2 Comments

I have had the privilege of going to book clubs, raising a glass of wine, and listening as the members ask me questions about THE QUEEN’S PAWN, and then as they have the graciousness to listen to my answers. It is so amazing to see that my characters have come alive for other people besides myself. Sitting over wine and food, and speculating on Eleanor as a mother, and Alais as a princess, thrills me. 

If any book clubs are interested in hosting me in the future, just leave a comment here (I will not publish it) and I will get in touch.

Enchanted by Josephine & Hist-Fic Chick

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 | Guest Posts, Reviews, The Queen's Pawn | 2 Comments

I am absolutely enjoying everyone’s take on my novel…people are discussing the book and the ideas it raises.

Here is a guest post on Enchanted by Josephine in which I compare Hilary Rodham Clinton to Eleanor of Aquitaine.

http://enchantedbyjosephine.blogspot.com/2010/04/guest-post-by-christy-english-giveaway.html

And here is another lovely review on Hist-Fic Chick that keeps the ideas flowing…thanks Allie!

http://histficchick.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-queens-pawn.html

The Queen’s Pawn on Medieval Woman

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 | Guest Posts, Princess Alais, The Queen's Pawn | No Comments

Thank you Susan Higganbotham for hosting me on your beautiful site! Here is a little about royal marriage treaties from Alais’ POV: Married to the Enemy: Medieval Marriage and Political Alliance

http://susandhigginbotham.blogspot.com/

The Queen’s Pawn and Historical Boys

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 | Guest Posts, The Queen's Pawn | No Comments

I dropped the ball yesterday and missed my post…I can still hear it bouncing…:) But the book signing on Saturday was a raging success…over 100 people showed up to say hi and we all had a great time. I was not the only one who wanted to hear a little Alais and Eleanor. It was fabulous. Thank you again to all who came out, on a beautiful sunny Saturday.

I am thrilled to say that The Queen’s Pawn is featured today on C.W. Gortner’s site, Historical Boys. Hit this link and come and take a look… thank you so much Christopher! We can’t wait for your book, The Confessions of Catherine De Medici coming out next month…