May 21, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Good news on the book front… novel SINFUL FOLK reviewed in 100-year-old BOOKLIST — the magazine the New York Times calls “an acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide.” From Booklist *Starred Review* “In...
May 16, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Great Review of Sinful Folk from the Historical Novel Reviews . Print edition #68 HNR (Historical Novel Society) “Riveting, poetic story… a rich medieval tapestry… medieval fans will like this.” England, 1377. Mear has been disguising herself...
Mar 6, 2014 | News and Media, On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
Good news — my novel SINFUL FOLK just received a STARRED review in BOOKLIST — the acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide. BOOKLIST *Starred Review* “In December of 1377, five children are burned in a suspicious house fire....
Feb 1, 2014 | On Books, Past Notes, Reviews
A lovely endorsement from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque. “Sinful Folk is a work of art. I found the story fascinating, approachable, and powerful. Miriam’s story is a raw and brutal and passionate tale, but her story touches the reader because it’s a...
Jan 18, 2014 | On Writing, Past Notes, Reviews
Yesterday, I was at my daughter’s school. One of her teachers nicely asked about my forthcoming book. Here’s what I said: “The book is set in the 14th century – the Middle Ages – it’s about a former nun who has lived in secret for 10 years. Then her son is...
