Sophie Masson is an icon of Australian literature. I’m delighted she has spared time to chat to me about her sources of inspiration in celebration of the launch of her latest adult thriller set in Russia, Trinity: The False Prince, which is the sequel to Trinity: The Koldun Code, which are both published by Momentum Books. Sophie is the award-winning… read more
I am a courtesan: Ancient Greek hetairai
Through the female characters in my ‘A Tale of Ancient Rome’ series, I explore the lives of women in the ancient world. One of my favourite characters in The Wedding Shroud is Erene, the Cretan courtesan who teaches the naïve Roman protagonist, Caecilia, to enjoy the freedoms afforded to Etruscan women rather than cling to the ‘virtues’ taught to her… read more
Historical Novel Society Australasia Conference 2015
In 2012, James Vella Bardon and I set up a small Facebook group called HNS Sydney as a chapter of the Historical Novel Society in the UK. Our plan was to hold a biennial conference in Australia as the third arm of the international organisation. Not only this, we hoped that the event would become a fixture on the Australasian… read more
On Inspiration: Patricia Bracewell
I’m delighted that Patricia Bracewell has agreed to share her sources of inspiration with me. And I’m doubly pleased to say that her new book, The Price of Blood, has reached Australian shores! In celebration of the launch, Patricia has kindly offered giveaway copies of Shadow on the Crown and The Price of Blood. Be sure to comment to go… read more
On Inspiration: Ned Hayes
Ned Hayes has just released his new novel, Sinful Folk and has embarked on a blog tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. I’m delighted that Ned has agreed to be interviewed on Triclinium on his sources of inspiration. Ned is a candidate for an MFA from the Rainier Writers Workshop, and holds graduate degrees in English and Theology from… read more
On Inspiration: Linda Lee Graham
Linda Lee Graham has just released her new book Voices Echo in her Voices series. I’m delighted that she has agreed to share her sources of inspiration with me. History and real-life narratives had always blended in Linda Lee Graham’s imagination, particularly when she delved into the stories of her family’s ancestors. Eventually the engaging voices of characters who might… read more
On Inspiration: Mirella Sichirollo Patzer
On Inspiration: Interview and Giveaway with Mirella Sichirollo Patzer The wonderful Mirella Sichirollo Patzer has just released her new novel, The Novice and has embarked on a blog tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. I’m delighted that Mirella has agreed to be interviewed on Triclinium on her sources of inspiration. Leave a comment and go into the draw to… read more
Welcome to Triclinium: Join my banquet
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
On Inspiration: Interview with Helen Hollick
My guest today is the wonderful Helen Hollick. Helen started writing pony stories as a young teenager. She moved onto science fiction and fantasy and then discovered the delight of writing historical fiction. Helen is published in the UK and the US with her books about King Arthur and the 1066 Battle of Hastings, officially making the USA Today best… read more
My Main Character Blog Hop: Aemilia Caeciliana in the Tales of Ancient Rome
Alison Morton has tagged me in this blog hop where I’ll answer questions about my main character in the Tales of Ancient Rome series. Alison writes a series of alternative history “what if” thrillers set in Roma Nova, a survival of the Roman Republic which is located in Central Europe and which by the 21st Century women have not just… read more
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