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Christina Boyd
Jun 9, 20236 min read
INTERVIEW: Kes Trester, Film Development Executive to Romantasy Novelist
A native of Los Angeles, Kes Trester is a veteran of the film and TV commercial business. Her well-reviewed debut novel, A DANGEROUS YEAR...
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Christina Boyd
Jun 6, 20234 min read
INTERVIEW: Syrie James is a Plotter
Syrie James is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels of historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction ...
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Christina Boyd
May 30, 20234 min read
INTERVIEW: Patience, Persistence, and a Little Luck with Katie Oliver
I have been a fan of Katie Oliver's since first reading Prada and Prejudice.
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Christina Boyd
May 23, 20233 min read
INTERVIEW: Bryn Donovan Plots First
Bryn Donovan first became known to me when I bought her Master Lists for Writers: Thesaurus, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More.
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Christina Boyd
May 16, 20234 min read
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll, Zeal of a True Obsessive
INTERVIEW: Linda Berdoll’s debut book, her continuation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice, was initially self-published in 1999.
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Christina Boyd
May 9, 20235 min read
INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?
International bestselling author Natalie Jenner penned my favorite book of 2022, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, so it's no surprise I'd have questions.
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Christina Boyd
May 2, 20234 min read
INTERVIEW: A Few Beats with Screenwriter Jamie Nash
I’m honored to have as my inaugural guest Jamie Nash, a working screenwriter and author for more than a decade.
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Christina Boyd
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Review: RETURN TO SATTERTHWAITE COURT by Mimi Matthews
About the book: A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of...
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Christina Boyd
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Review: ENDURING CONNEXIONS by J. Marie Croft
Part of the appeal of J. Marie Croft's "Enduring Connexions" is the clever use of language...
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Christina Boyd
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Review: JANE & ME: MY AUSTEN HERITAGE by Caroline Jane Knight
"I have spent most of my adult life trying to forget Chawton and avoiding all reminders of my heritage..."
And that is the opening line of
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Christina Boyd
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Review: SNOWBOUND by Joana Starnes
SNOWBOUND is is the great Joana Starnes at the top of her game. When a snowstorm and carriage accident require Elizabeth and Jane Bennet…
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Christina Boyd
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Review: REBEL WITH A CLAUSE by Ellen Jovin
ABOUT THE BOOK: An unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian. When...
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Christina Boyd
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Review: UNDER A VEILED MOON by Karen Odden
Impeccably composed and outstanding world-building, this spectacular historical mystery had me cheering for Michael Corravan from the first.
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Christina Boyd
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Review: DEATH ON A WINTER STROLL by Francine Mathews
Francine Mathews’ latest in “The Merry Folger Nantucket Mystery Series,” DEATH ON A WINTER STROLL is a multi-layered intrigue.
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Christina Boyd
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Review: PRIDE AND PROTEST by Nikki Payne
I daresay, regardless of race, creed, or sex, readers will connect to this astute, sexy Austen reimagining like never before. Payne delivers
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Christina Boyd
Oct 4, 20225 min read
Review: THE BELLE OF BELGRAVE SQUARE by Mimi Matthews
Review: Mimi Matthews’s masterful storytelling draws us in with her subtle parallels to the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast.
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Christina Boyd
Sep 16, 20221 min read
To Celebrate RATIONAL CREATURES 4th Book Birthday
To celebrate the upcoming fourth book birthday of RATIONAL CREATURES anthology, I am giving away a $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD and all 5...
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Christina Boyd
Aug 28, 20222 min read
Review: THE NINE: ORIGINS by Kes Trester
Review: A fast-paced contemporary paranormal intrigue that is as much about confidence and self-worth as it is about falling in love.
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Christina Boyd
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Review: THAT CHURCHILL WOMAN by Stephanie Barron
Jennie Spencer-Churchill, American heiress and mother of Winston Churchill, THAT CHURCHILL WOMAN is a scintillating historical fiction.
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Christina Boyd
Jun 12, 20223 min read
Review: I COULD WRITE A BOOK by Karen M Cox
Austen said she was going to write Emma as a character that only she might like. But I think you will come to adore Karen M Cox’s modern...
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