Anne here, and today I'm delighted to introduce you to our newest wench — Christina Courtenay. 
Christina is an award-winning, bestselling author of sweeping historical romances, regencies, time slip/time travel novels, and young adult novels, among others. She has won several awards, twice winning the RoNA for Best Historical Romantic Novel with Highland Storms (2012) and The Gilded Fan (2014), and won the Big Red Reads Historical Fiction Award with The Scarlet Kimono.
She also chaired the RNA (Romantic Novelists Association) in the UK from 2013-2015. (Read an interview here.) Naturally she is friends with wench Nicola, but she's also very good friends with our departing wench, Susanna. Here's a photo of the two of them together at an RNA event some years ago.
I first came across Christina's books five years ago, when Nicola mentioned one of her books, saying that it was set partly in Asia, something that always interests me. I bought Trade Winds, read it, and immediately glommed the rest of her backlist. I loved her big sweeping stories where Scottish and Swedish people found love and adventure in Japan and other parts of Asia.
Christina: Thank you Anne, so glad you enjoyed them, and I’m hugely honoured to have been asked to join the Word Wenches! I have been a fan ever since Susanna first told me to seek out this blog many years ago (thank you, Susanna, great advice!) so to actually be a part of it is just amazing.
Anne: Christina, you had something of an adventurous youth yourself; born in England, raised in Sweden and then, when you were sixteen, your family moved to Japan. What was that like?
Christina: Yes, I guess you could say I was a bit of a “mixed-up kid” in that I had a British father and a Swedish mother (I grew up completely bilingual), and then had to move halfway across the world. Living in Tokyo was wonderful, although quite a shock to the system. I came from a small Swedish town of about 30,000 inhabitants to a city with nearly 10 million! But once I got used to it, I had so much fun. I attended an American high school there for three years (totally messing up my British accent which I’ve had to relearn later <g>) and as it was a relatively safe city with little crime, it was a great place for teenagers. I completely fell in love with Japan and all things Japanese, and I go back as often as I can ― it’s an amazing country! 
After high school, I decided to return to Sweden to study at the University of Lund. I read English as a foreign language, which was sort of cheating as it wasn’t foreign to me 😉, and also French and Spanish. (I like languages.) But I didn’t want to work as a teacher or translator, so I took a secretarial course which was based in Lausanne, Switzerland, for a year. Fully trained (ish?) I moved to London in order to connect with my father’s roots a bit more, and promptly met my husband. I’ve been in the UK ever since.
Anne: (You can read more about Christina's travels here.) And now you live a relatively settled existence, with a husband and two daughters (and pets?) — though living "between London and Herefordshire" (as I read somewhere) doesn't exactly sound settled. <g> Tell us about where you live.
Christina: Well, these days I spend most of my time in Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border (although I visit my daughters in London a lot). My husband and I live in a small village, in beautiful countryside and surrounded on all sides by fields that are usually full of sheep (the local farmer’s, not ours). I love old houses with high ceilings and quirky details, and ours was apparently remodeled in 1901 in the Arts & Crafts tradition, although we think there was a much older house here before. I adored it on first sight, even though it’s a bit OTT with lots of mock-medieval stuff (see photo of fireplace ― and BTW that’s not a real cat). There are only the two of us here, together with one very elderly dog (he’s 18 ½) ― up until a year ago we had three, all Tibetan Spaniels, but sadly lost two to old age. (This photo shows me with two of them last summer). 
Anne: What made you decide to become a writer?
Christina: When my older daughter was born, I wanted a job I could do from home so I wouldn’t have to leave her, and I foolishly thought it would be easy to write a Mills & Boon novel. My dad, who was always very supportive, bought me my first laptop and I wrote two stories in quick succession. I sent both off, thinking I’d give the editor a choice ― yes, I really was that naïve! <g> ― but when they came back rather promptly with a rejection letter, I realised how deluded I’d been. By then the writing bug had bitten me and I carried on writing because it was fun. I didn’t get published until said daughter had just left home, aged 21 ― perseverance does pay off! ― but I enjoyed the journey.
Anne: You're creative in other ways, aren't you?
Christina: Yes, I have recently become a weaving addict after taking a beginner’s course, and I was lucky enough to be given a loom for my last birthday. No doubt family members will soon become very bored with receiving table runners and scarves in various colours as presents, but they’ll have to put up with it. Another course taught me band-weaving, which is done with just a small heddle and not a loom. As this ties in with my current books on Vikings (who practised a type of tablet weaving that was similar to this in order to make decorative bands for their clothes), I’ve been doing a lot of that too. I also love crochet and cross-stitch. One of my daughters gave me a book on how to make little crocheted amigurumi creatures (see photo), which is great fun. Anyone else make those? 
Anne: And what do you love to read?
Christina: Basically anything romantic with a happy ending! Historical romance (favourite eras ― the Regency, the Jacobite rebellion, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and the English Civil War), historical thrillers (preferably involving ancient treasure and mysteries), YA romance, fairy-tale retellings and feel-good contemporary novels. My greatest love is for timeslip/dual time or time travel stories ― I just adore those! Having said that, for comfort reading I always turn to Georgette Heyer, especially Cotillion ― her best one IMO.
Anne: Now you're writing time-slip, dual timeline, and delving into Viking history. What inspired that?
Christina: As I mentioned to Nicola in this interview, I have this lovely reproduction Viking ring and when I saw the original in a museum (see photo), I was struck with the idea for the first story in this series. I didn’t write it immediately, but it seemed as though fate wanted me to because the Vikings kept being brought to my attention in various ways. There was a huge exhibition at London’s British Museum, two different tv series, several non-fiction books, as well as the Thor movies which I loved. (Confession ― the Thor movies may have had rather a lot to do with the decision to write these books <G>). Everything was nudging me towards exploring my Scandinavian heritage so I thought ― why not?
BTW, my stories always have a HEA ending as I absolutely hate books that don’t!
Anne: I think you have that in common with all the wenches, too. <g> I think another area you're interested in is genealogy. Do I have that right?
Christina: Yes, like Susanna and Nicola (and perhaps some of the other Wenches?), I’m an amateur genealogist and have been researching my British ancestors for many years. However, unlike them, I haven’t found any illustrious ones ― they were all fairly ordinary people. The most exciting ones were actually the felons, for example the one who was sent to Australia as a convict because he’d stolen lead off a church roof. Maybe that’s where my love of ‘bad boy’ heroes comes from? It’s clearly in my blood.
Anne: Any other character traits of interest?
Christina: I wouldn’t say I’m lazy exactly, as I can be very energetic when doing things I love, but I’m not a fan of exercise. Actually, that’s an understatement ― I can’t stand exercise! Other than possibly swimming as I’m a real water baby. Give me a good book, a sofa and some chocolate any day and I’m happy! Did I mention I’m a chocoholic?
I have been told I’m a bit bossy ― my excuse is I’m a Leo, plus I’m born in the Chinese Year of the Dog, but not everyone buys that, especially not my family. I firmly maintain I just like to get things done. If that means having to order people around a little … well, too bad!
I do get obsessive about things and often work in cycles ― write for six weeks while the muse is upon me, then totally ignore writing for several weeks in favour of some other pursuit etc ― but the one thing I always return to is reading. I can’t imagine life without books and if you saw my house, you’d also know I can never get rid of them. (Some people say I’m a hoarder but I can still move around every room so I vigorously dispute that).
Anne: I totally agree with you there! It's lovely to have you join the Word Wenches, Christina. It's obvious from this interview that you're going to fit right in.
Christina: A huge thank you again to the Word Wenches for inviting me to be a part of this blog ― I am truly honoured! I’m very much looking forward to chatting with you all and if there’s anything else you’d like to know, please feel free to ask!
Anne: Please welcome Christina to Word Wenchery (yes that's a word) and feel free to chat, comment, share your own crafts or hobbies, or ask her any questions.
Hi Christina, welcome. I look forward to reading your books
Hi Christina, welcome. I look forward to reading your books
Hi Christina, welcome. I look forward to reading your books
Hi Christina, welcome. I look forward to reading your books
Hi Christina, welcome. I look forward to reading your books
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so looking forward to being part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so looking forward to being part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so looking forward to being part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so looking forward to being part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you so much, Laura, I’m so looking forward to being part of the Word Wenches!
A wonderful addition to the Wenches! After reading about Christina’s books in a previous blog entry here, I promptly purchased The Silent Touch of Shadows, which I am currently reading, and Echo of the Runes. I love historical fiction and romance, time-travel and dual timelines, and as a Canadian of Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, your books definitely appeal to me, Christina!
A wonderful addition to the Wenches! After reading about Christina’s books in a previous blog entry here, I promptly purchased The Silent Touch of Shadows, which I am currently reading, and Echo of the Runes. I love historical fiction and romance, time-travel and dual timelines, and as a Canadian of Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, your books definitely appeal to me, Christina!
A wonderful addition to the Wenches! After reading about Christina’s books in a previous blog entry here, I promptly purchased The Silent Touch of Shadows, which I am currently reading, and Echo of the Runes. I love historical fiction and romance, time-travel and dual timelines, and as a Canadian of Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, your books definitely appeal to me, Christina!
A wonderful addition to the Wenches! After reading about Christina’s books in a previous blog entry here, I promptly purchased The Silent Touch of Shadows, which I am currently reading, and Echo of the Runes. I love historical fiction and romance, time-travel and dual timelines, and as a Canadian of Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, your books definitely appeal to me, Christina!
A wonderful addition to the Wenches! After reading about Christina’s books in a previous blog entry here, I promptly purchased The Silent Touch of Shadows, which I am currently reading, and Echo of the Runes. I love historical fiction and romance, time-travel and dual timelines, and as a Canadian of Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, your books definitely appeal to me, Christina!
Herefordshire is in my neck of the woods. Welcome Christina!
Do you follow Elgar’s example and walk on the Malvern Hills for inspiration?
I have already listened to three of your audio books. Now that you are a Word Wench I will definitely be listening to more.
I was interested to see that you have three short stories in audio published in 2013/2014 and currently in the Audible sale.I imagine a different technique is required for shorts. Is it easy to switch from writing full length novels?
Great interview and looking forward to your blogs 😊
Herefordshire is in my neck of the woods. Welcome Christina!
Do you follow Elgar’s example and walk on the Malvern Hills for inspiration?
I have already listened to three of your audio books. Now that you are a Word Wench I will definitely be listening to more.
I was interested to see that you have three short stories in audio published in 2013/2014 and currently in the Audible sale.I imagine a different technique is required for shorts. Is it easy to switch from writing full length novels?
Great interview and looking forward to your blogs 😊
Herefordshire is in my neck of the woods. Welcome Christina!
Do you follow Elgar’s example and walk on the Malvern Hills for inspiration?
I have already listened to three of your audio books. Now that you are a Word Wench I will definitely be listening to more.
I was interested to see that you have three short stories in audio published in 2013/2014 and currently in the Audible sale.I imagine a different technique is required for shorts. Is it easy to switch from writing full length novels?
Great interview and looking forward to your blogs 😊
Herefordshire is in my neck of the woods. Welcome Christina!
Do you follow Elgar’s example and walk on the Malvern Hills for inspiration?
I have already listened to three of your audio books. Now that you are a Word Wench I will definitely be listening to more.
I was interested to see that you have three short stories in audio published in 2013/2014 and currently in the Audible sale.I imagine a different technique is required for shorts. Is it easy to switch from writing full length novels?
Great interview and looking forward to your blogs 😊
Herefordshire is in my neck of the woods. Welcome Christina!
Do you follow Elgar’s example and walk on the Malvern Hills for inspiration?
I have already listened to three of your audio books. Now that you are a Word Wench I will definitely be listening to more.
I was interested to see that you have three short stories in audio published in 2013/2014 and currently in the Audible sale.I imagine a different technique is required for shorts. Is it easy to switch from writing full length novels?
Great interview and looking forward to your blogs 😊
Welcome Christina! I admit I’m not familiar with your books, but you won me over when you mentioned how you love HEA endings. Being the romance junkie that I am, I look forward to checking out your work.
Welcome Christina! I admit I’m not familiar with your books, but you won me over when you mentioned how you love HEA endings. Being the romance junkie that I am, I look forward to checking out your work.
Welcome Christina! I admit I’m not familiar with your books, but you won me over when you mentioned how you love HEA endings. Being the romance junkie that I am, I look forward to checking out your work.
Welcome Christina! I admit I’m not familiar with your books, but you won me over when you mentioned how you love HEA endings. Being the romance junkie that I am, I look forward to checking out your work.
Welcome Christina! I admit I’m not familiar with your books, but you won me over when you mentioned how you love HEA endings. Being the romance junkie that I am, I look forward to checking out your work.
Thank you, that’s wonderful Vicki – I hope you’ll enjoy them! There must be quite a few Canadians with Scandinavian heritage and I would love to find out more.
Thank you, that’s wonderful Vicki – I hope you’ll enjoy them! There must be quite a few Canadians with Scandinavian heritage and I would love to find out more.
Thank you, that’s wonderful Vicki – I hope you’ll enjoy them! There must be quite a few Canadians with Scandinavian heritage and I would love to find out more.
Thank you, that’s wonderful Vicki – I hope you’ll enjoy them! There must be quite a few Canadians with Scandinavian heritage and I would love to find out more.
Thank you, that’s wonderful Vicki – I hope you’ll enjoy them! There must be quite a few Canadians with Scandinavian heritage and I would love to find out more.
WONDERFUL interview, Christina and Anne! Christina, we are SO excited to have you join our merry (and as you’re learning on our private e-mail loop, very chatty!)band of Wenches.
WONDERFUL interview, Christina and Anne! Christina, we are SO excited to have you join our merry (and as you’re learning on our private e-mail loop, very chatty!)band of Wenches.
WONDERFUL interview, Christina and Anne! Christina, we are SO excited to have you join our merry (and as you’re learning on our private e-mail loop, very chatty!)band of Wenches.
WONDERFUL interview, Christina and Anne! Christina, we are SO excited to have you join our merry (and as you’re learning on our private e-mail loop, very chatty!)band of Wenches.
WONDERFUL interview, Christina and Anne! Christina, we are SO excited to have you join our merry (and as you’re learning on our private e-mail loop, very chatty!)band of Wenches.
Many thanks for the welcome and lovely to hear from a fellow Herefordshire-dweller! I’m closer to the Brecon Beacons than the Malvern Hills, but love the landscape all around me. Regarding the shorter novellas, I found it easier to write Regencies that way, but definitely prefer the longer novels for my timeslips. And whenever I try to write a short story for a magazine, I find it hard to stop after just 1,000 words 🙂 It’s an artform in itself!
Many thanks for the welcome and lovely to hear from a fellow Herefordshire-dweller! I’m closer to the Brecon Beacons than the Malvern Hills, but love the landscape all around me. Regarding the shorter novellas, I found it easier to write Regencies that way, but definitely prefer the longer novels for my timeslips. And whenever I try to write a short story for a magazine, I find it hard to stop after just 1,000 words 🙂 It’s an artform in itself!
Many thanks for the welcome and lovely to hear from a fellow Herefordshire-dweller! I’m closer to the Brecon Beacons than the Malvern Hills, but love the landscape all around me. Regarding the shorter novellas, I found it easier to write Regencies that way, but definitely prefer the longer novels for my timeslips. And whenever I try to write a short story for a magazine, I find it hard to stop after just 1,000 words 🙂 It’s an artform in itself!
Many thanks for the welcome and lovely to hear from a fellow Herefordshire-dweller! I’m closer to the Brecon Beacons than the Malvern Hills, but love the landscape all around me. Regarding the shorter novellas, I found it easier to write Regencies that way, but definitely prefer the longer novels for my timeslips. And whenever I try to write a short story for a magazine, I find it hard to stop after just 1,000 words 🙂 It’s an artform in itself!
Many thanks for the welcome and lovely to hear from a fellow Herefordshire-dweller! I’m closer to the Brecon Beacons than the Malvern Hills, but love the landscape all around me. Regarding the shorter novellas, I found it easier to write Regencies that way, but definitely prefer the longer novels for my timeslips. And whenever I try to write a short story for a magazine, I find it hard to stop after just 1,000 words 🙂 It’s an artform in itself!
Oh good, thank you so much! Yes, romance junkie perfectly describes me as well 😀
Oh good, thank you so much! Yes, romance junkie perfectly describes me as well 😀
Oh good, thank you so much! Yes, romance junkie perfectly describes me as well 😀
Oh good, thank you so much! Yes, romance junkie perfectly describes me as well 😀
Oh good, thank you so much! Yes, romance junkie perfectly describes me as well 😀
Huge thanks, Andrea, I’m so thrilled to be here and I love your chattiness!!
Huge thanks, Andrea, I’m so thrilled to be here and I love your chattiness!!
Huge thanks, Andrea, I’m so thrilled to be here and I love your chattiness!!
Huge thanks, Andrea, I’m so thrilled to be here and I love your chattiness!!
Huge thanks, Andrea, I’m so thrilled to be here and I love your chattiness!!
Welcome to the blog, Christina! Someone else with hair like mine 😉
Looking forward to your posts and while I haven’t tried your books, I’m a proud Scot (with a little Welsh/English tossed in) so I’m looking forward to it.
Welcome to the blog, Christina! Someone else with hair like mine 😉
Looking forward to your posts and while I haven’t tried your books, I’m a proud Scot (with a little Welsh/English tossed in) so I’m looking forward to it.
Welcome to the blog, Christina! Someone else with hair like mine 😉
Looking forward to your posts and while I haven’t tried your books, I’m a proud Scot (with a little Welsh/English tossed in) so I’m looking forward to it.
Welcome to the blog, Christina! Someone else with hair like mine 😉
Looking forward to your posts and while I haven’t tried your books, I’m a proud Scot (with a little Welsh/English tossed in) so I’m looking forward to it.
Welcome to the blog, Christina! Someone else with hair like mine 😉
Looking forward to your posts and while I haven’t tried your books, I’m a proud Scot (with a little Welsh/English tossed in) so I’m looking forward to it.
Thank you Theo – do you consider yours a curse or a blessing? I used to hate my curls but I’ve come to terms with them now 🙂 I love Scotland and long to visit again, such a beautiful place!
Thank you Theo – do you consider yours a curse or a blessing? I used to hate my curls but I’ve come to terms with them now 🙂 I love Scotland and long to visit again, such a beautiful place!
Thank you Theo – do you consider yours a curse or a blessing? I used to hate my curls but I’ve come to terms with them now 🙂 I love Scotland and long to visit again, such a beautiful place!
Thank you Theo – do you consider yours a curse or a blessing? I used to hate my curls but I’ve come to terms with them now 🙂 I love Scotland and long to visit again, such a beautiful place!
Thank you Theo – do you consider yours a curse or a blessing? I used to hate my curls but I’ve come to terms with them now 🙂 I love Scotland and long to visit again, such a beautiful place!
Great interview, Anne, and Christina, I’m so glad you’re joined the Wenches! Last September we did a Baltic cruise that included several days in Sweden and Norway, and they’re such glorious countries! I look forward to you adding a Viking/Japanese twist to our blog. *G*
Great interview, Anne, and Christina, I’m so glad you’re joined the Wenches! Last September we did a Baltic cruise that included several days in Sweden and Norway, and they’re such glorious countries! I look forward to you adding a Viking/Japanese twist to our blog. *G*
Great interview, Anne, and Christina, I’m so glad you’re joined the Wenches! Last September we did a Baltic cruise that included several days in Sweden and Norway, and they’re such glorious countries! I look forward to you adding a Viking/Japanese twist to our blog. *G*
Great interview, Anne, and Christina, I’m so glad you’re joined the Wenches! Last September we did a Baltic cruise that included several days in Sweden and Norway, and they’re such glorious countries! I look forward to you adding a Viking/Japanese twist to our blog. *G*
Great interview, Anne, and Christina, I’m so glad you’re joined the Wenches! Last September we did a Baltic cruise that included several days in Sweden and Norway, and they’re such glorious countries! I look forward to you adding a Viking/Japanese twist to our blog. *G*
Welcome! I just purchased Echoes of the Runes on Kindle. It seems to be exactly what I’m looking for right now. I too an a book hoarder, although in my last three moves I have probably been forced to divest myself of 3,000 books. I’m down to 3-4,000 I suppose. Still way too many to keep moving. (If only my husband could settle in one place. I took the military brat upbringing the other way – I would never have moved after our first house.) I am now building my collection of e-books to make up for it. I look forward to hearing more from you, and about your interests, in Word Wenches posts. I agree HEA is the only way to go.
Welcome! I just purchased Echoes of the Runes on Kindle. It seems to be exactly what I’m looking for right now. I too an a book hoarder, although in my last three moves I have probably been forced to divest myself of 3,000 books. I’m down to 3-4,000 I suppose. Still way too many to keep moving. (If only my husband could settle in one place. I took the military brat upbringing the other way – I would never have moved after our first house.) I am now building my collection of e-books to make up for it. I look forward to hearing more from you, and about your interests, in Word Wenches posts. I agree HEA is the only way to go.
Welcome! I just purchased Echoes of the Runes on Kindle. It seems to be exactly what I’m looking for right now. I too an a book hoarder, although in my last three moves I have probably been forced to divest myself of 3,000 books. I’m down to 3-4,000 I suppose. Still way too many to keep moving. (If only my husband could settle in one place. I took the military brat upbringing the other way – I would never have moved after our first house.) I am now building my collection of e-books to make up for it. I look forward to hearing more from you, and about your interests, in Word Wenches posts. I agree HEA is the only way to go.
Welcome! I just purchased Echoes of the Runes on Kindle. It seems to be exactly what I’m looking for right now. I too an a book hoarder, although in my last three moves I have probably been forced to divest myself of 3,000 books. I’m down to 3-4,000 I suppose. Still way too many to keep moving. (If only my husband could settle in one place. I took the military brat upbringing the other way – I would never have moved after our first house.) I am now building my collection of e-books to make up for it. I look forward to hearing more from you, and about your interests, in Word Wenches posts. I agree HEA is the only way to go.
Welcome! I just purchased Echoes of the Runes on Kindle. It seems to be exactly what I’m looking for right now. I too an a book hoarder, although in my last three moves I have probably been forced to divest myself of 3,000 books. I’m down to 3-4,000 I suppose. Still way too many to keep moving. (If only my husband could settle in one place. I took the military brat upbringing the other way – I would never have moved after our first house.) I am now building my collection of e-books to make up for it. I look forward to hearing more from you, and about your interests, in Word Wenches posts. I agree HEA is the only way to go.
Thank you Mary Jo, it’s lovely to be here! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Scandinavian countries! I haven’t yet been to Norway but hope to go soon and of course I visit Sweden as often as possible to see my relatives.
Thank you Mary Jo, it’s lovely to be here! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Scandinavian countries! I haven’t yet been to Norway but hope to go soon and of course I visit Sweden as often as possible to see my relatives.
Thank you Mary Jo, it’s lovely to be here! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Scandinavian countries! I haven’t yet been to Norway but hope to go soon and of course I visit Sweden as often as possible to see my relatives.
Thank you Mary Jo, it’s lovely to be here! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Scandinavian countries! I haven’t yet been to Norway but hope to go soon and of course I visit Sweden as often as possible to see my relatives.
Thank you Mary Jo, it’s lovely to be here! And I’m so glad you enjoyed the Scandinavian countries! I haven’t yet been to Norway but hope to go soon and of course I visit Sweden as often as possible to see my relatives.
Many thanks Cynthia, I do hope you enjoy it! Eeeek, getting rid of 3,000 books? You must have much more willpower than I do 🙂 Respect!
Many thanks Cynthia, I do hope you enjoy it! Eeeek, getting rid of 3,000 books? You must have much more willpower than I do 🙂 Respect!
Many thanks Cynthia, I do hope you enjoy it! Eeeek, getting rid of 3,000 books? You must have much more willpower than I do 🙂 Respect!
Many thanks Cynthia, I do hope you enjoy it! Eeeek, getting rid of 3,000 books? You must have much more willpower than I do 🙂 Respect!
Many thanks Cynthia, I do hope you enjoy it! Eeeek, getting rid of 3,000 books? You must have much more willpower than I do 🙂 Respect!
Welcome! (You’ll pardon “Oh! Dear! Another author to buy!” won’t you, please.) Truly I AM kidding, but I’m in the midst of making our colllection of physical books smaller, and when I find a book that becomes a frequent re-read, I MUST have a physical copy, which is counter productive to the big plan.
Judging from the type of books you write, the type of books, you read, your interest in hand crafts, and I too am an ameteur genealogist, I predict I will soon be adding some of your books to the physicall book storage.
Welcome aboard, Christina.
Welcome! (You’ll pardon “Oh! Dear! Another author to buy!” won’t you, please.) Truly I AM kidding, but I’m in the midst of making our colllection of physical books smaller, and when I find a book that becomes a frequent re-read, I MUST have a physical copy, which is counter productive to the big plan.
Judging from the type of books you write, the type of books, you read, your interest in hand crafts, and I too am an ameteur genealogist, I predict I will soon be adding some of your books to the physicall book storage.
Welcome aboard, Christina.
Welcome! (You’ll pardon “Oh! Dear! Another author to buy!” won’t you, please.) Truly I AM kidding, but I’m in the midst of making our colllection of physical books smaller, and when I find a book that becomes a frequent re-read, I MUST have a physical copy, which is counter productive to the big plan.
Judging from the type of books you write, the type of books, you read, your interest in hand crafts, and I too am an ameteur genealogist, I predict I will soon be adding some of your books to the physicall book storage.
Welcome aboard, Christina.
Welcome! (You’ll pardon “Oh! Dear! Another author to buy!” won’t you, please.) Truly I AM kidding, but I’m in the midst of making our colllection of physical books smaller, and when I find a book that becomes a frequent re-read, I MUST have a physical copy, which is counter productive to the big plan.
Judging from the type of books you write, the type of books, you read, your interest in hand crafts, and I too am an ameteur genealogist, I predict I will soon be adding some of your books to the physicall book storage.
Welcome aboard, Christina.
Welcome! (You’ll pardon “Oh! Dear! Another author to buy!” won’t you, please.) Truly I AM kidding, but I’m in the midst of making our colllection of physical books smaller, and when I find a book that becomes a frequent re-read, I MUST have a physical copy, which is counter productive to the big plan.
Judging from the type of books you write, the type of books, you read, your interest in hand crafts, and I too am an ameteur genealogist, I predict I will soon be adding some of your books to the physicall book storage.
Welcome aboard, Christina.
Thank you Sue, we definitely have a lot in common! I’m afraid I do the same thing – if I read a book I like, it needs to go on my shelf. I just can’t make myself believe it won’t disappear from my Kindle one day 🙂
Thank you Sue, we definitely have a lot in common! I’m afraid I do the same thing – if I read a book I like, it needs to go on my shelf. I just can’t make myself believe it won’t disappear from my Kindle one day 🙂
Thank you Sue, we definitely have a lot in common! I’m afraid I do the same thing – if I read a book I like, it needs to go on my shelf. I just can’t make myself believe it won’t disappear from my Kindle one day 🙂
Thank you Sue, we definitely have a lot in common! I’m afraid I do the same thing – if I read a book I like, it needs to go on my shelf. I just can’t make myself believe it won’t disappear from my Kindle one day 🙂
Thank you Sue, we definitely have a lot in common! I’m afraid I do the same thing – if I read a book I like, it needs to go on my shelf. I just can’t make myself believe it won’t disappear from my Kindle one day 🙂
Welcome Christina. The name is familiar, but I am not sure I have ever read a book. with the libraries closed, I will have to check with Amazon. what title would you suggest I start with? I read all the wenches, even the ones who have died, as I am 87 and have been reading romance a long time. I began with Heyer and signet Regiencies long long ago.
Best wishes,
Beverly Abney
Welcome Christina. The name is familiar, but I am not sure I have ever read a book. with the libraries closed, I will have to check with Amazon. what title would you suggest I start with? I read all the wenches, even the ones who have died, as I am 87 and have been reading romance a long time. I began with Heyer and signet Regiencies long long ago.
Best wishes,
Beverly Abney
Welcome Christina. The name is familiar, but I am not sure I have ever read a book. with the libraries closed, I will have to check with Amazon. what title would you suggest I start with? I read all the wenches, even the ones who have died, as I am 87 and have been reading romance a long time. I began with Heyer and signet Regiencies long long ago.
Best wishes,
Beverly Abney
Welcome Christina. The name is familiar, but I am not sure I have ever read a book. with the libraries closed, I will have to check with Amazon. what title would you suggest I start with? I read all the wenches, even the ones who have died, as I am 87 and have been reading romance a long time. I began with Heyer and signet Regiencies long long ago.
Best wishes,
Beverly Abney
Welcome Christina. The name is familiar, but I am not sure I have ever read a book. with the libraries closed, I will have to check with Amazon. what title would you suggest I start with? I read all the wenches, even the ones who have died, as I am 87 and have been reading romance a long time. I began with Heyer and signet Regiencies long long ago.
Best wishes,
Beverly Abney
Thank you Beverly! I too began with Heyer – I found her books in my high school library and they were much more fun than homework 😉 If you like pure historical romance, you might like to try my first series which starts with Trade Winds, but if you prefer timeslip then I would suggest my latest, Echoes of the Runes. Many thanks again and do please let me know what you think!
Thank you Beverly! I too began with Heyer – I found her books in my high school library and they were much more fun than homework 😉 If you like pure historical romance, you might like to try my first series which starts with Trade Winds, but if you prefer timeslip then I would suggest my latest, Echoes of the Runes. Many thanks again and do please let me know what you think!
Thank you Beverly! I too began with Heyer – I found her books in my high school library and they were much more fun than homework 😉 If you like pure historical romance, you might like to try my first series which starts with Trade Winds, but if you prefer timeslip then I would suggest my latest, Echoes of the Runes. Many thanks again and do please let me know what you think!
Thank you Beverly! I too began with Heyer – I found her books in my high school library and they were much more fun than homework 😉 If you like pure historical romance, you might like to try my first series which starts with Trade Winds, but if you prefer timeslip then I would suggest my latest, Echoes of the Runes. Many thanks again and do please let me know what you think!
Thank you Beverly! I too began with Heyer – I found her books in my high school library and they were much more fun than homework 😉 If you like pure historical romance, you might like to try my first series which starts with Trade Winds, but if you prefer timeslip then I would suggest my latest, Echoes of the Runes. Many thanks again and do please let me know what you think!
I have ordered Trade Winds. I prefer print, and many of the older titles aren’t available.
I am sure I will enjoy it.
I have ordered Trade Winds. I prefer print, and many of the older titles aren’t available.
I am sure I will enjoy it.
I have ordered Trade Winds. I prefer print, and many of the older titles aren’t available.
I am sure I will enjoy it.
I have ordered Trade Winds. I prefer print, and many of the older titles aren’t available.
I am sure I will enjoy it.
I have ordered Trade Winds. I prefer print, and many of the older titles aren’t available.
I am sure I will enjoy it.
Many thanks again Beverly, that’s great!
Many thanks again Beverly, that’s great!
Many thanks again Beverly, that’s great!
Many thanks again Beverly, that’s great!
Many thanks again Beverly, that’s great!
Welcome Christina! I look forward to getting to know you.
Welcome Christina! I look forward to getting to know you.
Welcome Christina! I look forward to getting to know you.
Welcome Christina! I look forward to getting to know you.
Welcome Christina! I look forward to getting to know you.
Welcome, Christina. I’m glad to see you are now a Word Wench. I look forward to reading your books. I love a good HEA, too.
Welcome, Christina. I’m glad to see you are now a Word Wench. I look forward to reading your books. I love a good HEA, too.
Welcome, Christina. I’m glad to see you are now a Word Wench. I look forward to reading your books. I love a good HEA, too.
Welcome, Christina. I’m glad to see you are now a Word Wench. I look forward to reading your books. I love a good HEA, too.
Welcome, Christina. I’m glad to see you are now a Word Wench. I look forward to reading your books. I love a good HEA, too.
Welcome, Christina. I look forward to reading your books. I started with Heyer at the library as well. I love Cotillion! I re-read that one, The Reluctant Widow, The Quiet Gentleman, and April Lady at least once a year. Plus the audiobooks for those four are awesome!
Welcome, Christina. I look forward to reading your books. I started with Heyer at the library as well. I love Cotillion! I re-read that one, The Reluctant Widow, The Quiet Gentleman, and April Lady at least once a year. Plus the audiobooks for those four are awesome!
Welcome, Christina. I look forward to reading your books. I started with Heyer at the library as well. I love Cotillion! I re-read that one, The Reluctant Widow, The Quiet Gentleman, and April Lady at least once a year. Plus the audiobooks for those four are awesome!
Welcome, Christina. I look forward to reading your books. I started with Heyer at the library as well. I love Cotillion! I re-read that one, The Reluctant Widow, The Quiet Gentleman, and April Lady at least once a year. Plus the audiobooks for those four are awesome!
Welcome, Christina. I look forward to reading your books. I started with Heyer at the library as well. I love Cotillion! I re-read that one, The Reluctant Widow, The Quiet Gentleman, and April Lady at least once a year. Plus the audiobooks for those four are awesome!
I join all the others in welcoming you to this Wenches blog. I loved the interview. You have an interesting history so far, all your travels and the various countries that have become part of you.
I look forward to exploring your books as I do not think I have read any yet.
I join all the others in welcoming you to this Wenches blog. I loved the interview. You have an interesting history so far, all your travels and the various countries that have become part of you.
I look forward to exploring your books as I do not think I have read any yet.
I join all the others in welcoming you to this Wenches blog. I loved the interview. You have an interesting history so far, all your travels and the various countries that have become part of you.
I look forward to exploring your books as I do not think I have read any yet.
I join all the others in welcoming you to this Wenches blog. I loved the interview. You have an interesting history so far, all your travels and the various countries that have become part of you.
I look forward to exploring your books as I do not think I have read any yet.
I join all the others in welcoming you to this Wenches blog. I loved the interview. You have an interesting history so far, all your travels and the various countries that have become part of you.
I look forward to exploring your books as I do not think I have read any yet.
Welcome Christina – Looking forward to reading your future Blogs!!
Welcome Christina – Looking forward to reading your future Blogs!!
Welcome Christina – Looking forward to reading your future Blogs!!
Welcome Christina – Looking forward to reading your future Blogs!!
Welcome Christina – Looking forward to reading your future Blogs!!
Welcome Christina. I know you will love being a part of this group of authors and readers. The Women Who Write are all talented and interesting and well read. It sounds as though you will fit in seamlessly.
I look forward to learning more about you. And reading your books sounds like it will be fun.
Take care – stay safe and enjoy your new home away from home here.
Welcome Christina. I know you will love being a part of this group of authors and readers. The Women Who Write are all talented and interesting and well read. It sounds as though you will fit in seamlessly.
I look forward to learning more about you. And reading your books sounds like it will be fun.
Take care – stay safe and enjoy your new home away from home here.
Welcome Christina. I know you will love being a part of this group of authors and readers. The Women Who Write are all talented and interesting and well read. It sounds as though you will fit in seamlessly.
I look forward to learning more about you. And reading your books sounds like it will be fun.
Take care – stay safe and enjoy your new home away from home here.
Welcome Christina. I know you will love being a part of this group of authors and readers. The Women Who Write are all talented and interesting and well read. It sounds as though you will fit in seamlessly.
I look forward to learning more about you. And reading your books sounds like it will be fun.
Take care – stay safe and enjoy your new home away from home here.
Welcome Christina. I know you will love being a part of this group of authors and readers. The Women Who Write are all talented and interesting and well read. It sounds as though you will fit in seamlessly.
I look forward to learning more about you. And reading your books sounds like it will be fun.
Take care – stay safe and enjoy your new home away from home here.
I hope you enjoy your time with the Wenches. I love this blog and will enjoy reading your posts!! Getting rid of books!!!! In our house that’s called a sin 🙂
I hope you enjoy your time with the Wenches. I love this blog and will enjoy reading your posts!! Getting rid of books!!!! In our house that’s called a sin 🙂
I hope you enjoy your time with the Wenches. I love this blog and will enjoy reading your posts!! Getting rid of books!!!! In our house that’s called a sin 🙂
I hope you enjoy your time with the Wenches. I love this blog and will enjoy reading your posts!! Getting rid of books!!!! In our house that’s called a sin 🙂
I hope you enjoy your time with the Wenches. I love this blog and will enjoy reading your posts!! Getting rid of books!!!! In our house that’s called a sin 🙂
Thank you Kareni, likewise! (And apologies for the late reply!)
Thank you Kareni, likewise! (And apologies for the late reply!)
Thank you Kareni, likewise! (And apologies for the late reply!)
Thank you Kareni, likewise! (And apologies for the late reply!)
Thank you Kareni, likewise! (And apologies for the late reply!)
Thank you Patricia – you really can’t beat a good HEA can you! 😀
Thank you Patricia – you really can’t beat a good HEA can you! 😀
Thank you Patricia – you really can’t beat a good HEA can you! 😀
Thank you Patricia – you really can’t beat a good HEA can you! 😀
Thank you Patricia – you really can’t beat a good HEA can you! 😀
Many thanks Dar – you’ve mentioned my second favourite Heyer as well, The Reluctant Widow – love that story! I’ve never listened to them on audio, must try that 🙂
Many thanks Dar – you’ve mentioned my second favourite Heyer as well, The Reluctant Widow – love that story! I’ve never listened to them on audio, must try that 🙂
Many thanks Dar – you’ve mentioned my second favourite Heyer as well, The Reluctant Widow – love that story! I’ve never listened to them on audio, must try that 🙂
Many thanks Dar – you’ve mentioned my second favourite Heyer as well, The Reluctant Widow – love that story! I’ve never listened to them on audio, must try that 🙂
Many thanks Dar – you’ve mentioned my second favourite Heyer as well, The Reluctant Widow – love that story! I’ve never listened to them on audio, must try that 🙂
Thank you Margot, I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! I look forward to getting to know you all too!
Thank you Margot, I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! I look forward to getting to know you all too!
Thank you Margot, I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! I look forward to getting to know you all too!
Thank you Margot, I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! I look forward to getting to know you all too!
Thank you Margot, I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview! I look forward to getting to know you all too!
Thank you very much Jeanne! I’m so pleased to be part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you very much Jeanne! I’m so pleased to be part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you very much Jeanne! I’m so pleased to be part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you very much Jeanne! I’m so pleased to be part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you very much Jeanne! I’m so pleased to be part of the Word Wenches!
Thank you Annette, that’s a great way of putting it! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming!
Thank you Annette, that’s a great way of putting it! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming!
Thank you Annette, that’s a great way of putting it! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming!
Thank you Annette, that’s a great way of putting it! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming!
Thank you Annette, that’s a great way of putting it! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming!
Thank you Teresa – yes I’m afraid I can never get rid of books, it would be a terrible wrench!
Thank you Teresa – yes I’m afraid I can never get rid of books, it would be a terrible wrench!
Thank you Teresa – yes I’m afraid I can never get rid of books, it would be a terrible wrench!
Thank you Teresa – yes I’m afraid I can never get rid of books, it would be a terrible wrench!
Thank you Teresa – yes I’m afraid I can never get rid of books, it would be a terrible wrench!
Welcome Christina! I’ve never read your books, but I’ll be checking them out now.
Welcome Christina! I’ve never read your books, but I’ll be checking them out now.
Welcome Christina! I’ve never read your books, but I’ll be checking them out now.
Welcome Christina! I’ve never read your books, but I’ll be checking them out now.
Welcome Christina! I’ve never read your books, but I’ll be checking them out now.
Thank you so much Karin and apologies for the late reply!
Thank you so much Karin and apologies for the late reply!
Thank you so much Karin and apologies for the late reply!
Thank you so much Karin and apologies for the late reply!
Thank you so much Karin and apologies for the late reply!