Welsh Independence (part . . . 227?)
A reader of this blog, Joe, asked me a question the other day. He said: “I was recently listening to the audio version of “The Economist” and heard an article about the Welsh vote on devolution. One of the article’s lead sentences was (I’m paraphrasing) : “On a cold day in Cardiff, it’s hard to catch any talk of devolution, and even harder to find anyone who cares much about it”. Do you agree with this assessment? And if so, do you think there’s a historical or cultural aspect to why some people in Wales feel they way they do? (I’m curious because, if I lived in Wales, I think I would be very likely to have a strong opinion on the matter.) —————– I think that the perspective on Welsh devolution varies according to where an individual lives (including Read more…
Women In Ancient Rome–Guest Post by Suzanne Tyrpak
Today I have a guest post by author, Suzanne Tyrpak. Welcome, Suzanne! ________________ About seven years ago (before my divorce, when I had some expendable income) I traveled to Rome with a group of writers. I fell in love with Italy, Rome in particular. A travel book I read contained a short blurb about vestal virgins; it mentioned they were sworn to thirty years of chastity and, if that vow were broken, they would be entombed alive. That got me going! Plus, on a tour of the Coliseum, a guide pointed out the seats designated to the vestal virgins—the six priestess of Vesta were educated, and therefore powerful, at a time when most women weren’t even taught to read. Vestals were in charge of legal documents. They not only wrote these documents, in triplicate, but kept them secure within Read more…
Bonus post #3: Interview at Hylander Diner
Interviewing over at http://www.marypathyland.com/thehylander/2011/03/18/coffee-break-sarah-woodbury/ today about Footsteps in Time! Have a look 🙂
Scotland and Its War for Existence
Today I have a guest post on a parallel subject to my interest in Wales: JR Tomlin on the Scottish quest for independence. Her book, Freedom’s Sword, is available from Amazon or Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/46734. Welcome! ____________________ Because I write about Scotland, I felt it would be a good idea to briefly discuss Scotland’s history, and in particular, its invasion by England, as well as the eventual loss of its independence. I won’t do so with an emphasis on academics. For that, I suggest reading the work of G. W. S. Barrow, Professor Emeritus at the University of Edinburgh and probably the pre-eminent medievalist of the last century. In particular, I recommend reading both his Robert Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland and his Kingship and Unity: Scotland, 1000–1306, that is if you have a deep interest in the subject. Otherwise, just Read more…
Bonus post #2! Interview with me at Cozy Corner Reading Room
Interview with me today over at The Cozy Corner Reading Room! Check it out 🙂 http://thecozycornerreadingroom.blogspot.com/p/chair-to-chair-author-interviews.html
Bonus Post! Interview with me at Five Question Friday
Interviewing over at Five Question Friday today here: http://www.aaronpolson.net/ Go check it out!
Ebook Sale at Smashwords!
Between now and March 12th 2011, all my books are discounted at Smashwords! Footsteps in Time is free . . . http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/38722 Prince of Time is 25% off (coupon code RAE25 at checkout) . . . http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/38723 The Last Pendragon is 25% off (coupon code RAE25 at checkout) . . . http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/25340
Heroic Fantasy in Dark Age Wales
I was invited to guest post about my book, The Last Pendragon. at http://keithcblackmore.com/blog/ Come check it out 🙂
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