Elisabeth Storrs Historical Novels
Ancient Roman Historical Fiction
In Ancient Rome banquets were held in tricliniums where philosophy, literature and art were discussed along with intrigue and scandal. On my blog you can enjoy interviews, reviews, guests posts from historical novelists and art. And also history – both trivia and the serious stuff! So come and join my banquet! The attached image is from a wall painting in… read more
The highlight of my visit to Italy has been both thrilling and humbling due to the thoughtfulness and support of my Italian publisher, Marco Paganini from AltreVoci Edizioni, and Iefke Van Kampen, esteemed director of the Museo dell’Agro Veientano at Formello. The presentation of Il Velo Nuziale – the Italian edition of The Wedding Shroud. I think the cover is… read more
My last guest for 2022 is Loren Stephens. As you will read, Loren is an immensely talented lady. She is a widely published essayist and fiction and nonfiction storyteller. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, MacGuffin, the Jewish Women’s Literary Annual, The Forge Literary Magazine, Crack the Spine, Lunch Ticket’s Amuse Bouche series, The… read more
My latest post on the History Girls is about the legend of Queen Tanaquil, an Etruscan prophetess, who was the power behind the throne of two of the early kings of Rome. Tanaquil’s first prophecy was based on observing the flight of an eagle which is an example of the art of auspication ie divining the future from the flight… read more
I’m delighted to welcome Alison Morton as my guest today. She’s a fellow Romaphile who’s has written alternate history for years. Now she’s has decided to switch to ‘straight historical’ fiction with her new release, Julia Prima. Alison is writes award-winning thrillers featuring tough but compassionate heroines. Her nine-book Roma Nova series is set in an imaginary European country where a… read more
It’s my great pleasure to welcome Rebecca Lochlann today. Rebecca likes to say that deities will sometimes speak to us through dreams and visions, gently prompting us to tell their lost stories. That is how The Child of the Erinyes series began. Her goal was to create a new myth—one with a similar flavor to the Greek classics, yet designed… read more
I’m delighted to welcome M.K. (Mary) Tod to my blog again to talk about the inspiration and some background research for her fifth novel, The Admiral’s Wife. In addition to writing fiction, Mary runs the award-winning blog A Writer of History. She can be contacted on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads or on her website www.mktod.com. You can find all Mary’s books on her Amazon page…. read more
My guest this month is Maureen Morrissey. Maureen is a writer, retired educator, wife/mother/grandmother/ daughter/auntie/dog mommy, avid reader, photographer, traveler, blogger, and most recently, half-marathon runner. In her spare time, she volunteers at animal shelters and investigates the quality of rooftop bars in New York City, her hometown. Oh, and she loves concerts, museums and Broadway shows, too. Maureen began… read more
My guest this month is acclaimed number 1 bestselling author, Fiona Valpy, whose books have been translated into more than twenty-five different languages worldwide. She draws inspiration from the stories of strong women, especially during the years of World War II. Her meticulous historical research enriches her writing with an evocative sense of time and place. She spent seven years… read more
My guest this month is Kathryn Gauci, a critically acclaimed international, historical fiction author who produces strong, colourful, characters and riveting storylines. She is the recipient of numerous major international awards for her works of historical fiction. Kathryn was born in Leicestershire, England, and studied textile design at Loughborough College of Art and later at Kidderminster College of Art and… read more
My guest this month is Eliza Graham, author of nine books including The One I Was, The Truth in Our Lies and The Lines We Leave Behind. Eliza’s novels have been long-listed for the UK’s Richard & Judy Summer Book Club in the UK, and short-listed for World Book Day’s ‘Hidden Gem’ competition. She has also been nominated for the… read more
