‘Far Away Bird’: Six Questions for Douglas A. Burton [INTERVIEW]

Douglas A. Burton
Douglas A. Burton is a man fascinated by the role heroes and heroines play in our culture. Now he’s written a book about one of his favorites.

We don’t always advertise it as such, but we love a good hero story. Whether we’re watching the latest incarnation of Superman or Spider-Man or reading about more mortal heroes like Atticus Finch or Jack Reacher (although let’s face it, they kind of have their own brand of super powers), we love to have someone to cheer for. That’s one of the reasons we recently chatted with Douglas A. Burton, author of Far Away Bird, a novel based on one woman who made a big splash in history quite a long time ago. We hope you enjoy our interview as much as we did! —J&H Continue reading “‘Far Away Bird’: Six Questions for Douglas A. Burton [INTERVIEW]”

Paul Walker’s ‘State of Treason’ [EXCERPT]

A Wedding Feast, c. 1569
Spy games play out in the midst of Elizabethan England in Paul Walker’s new historical thriller, State of Treason. (“A Wedding Feast, c. 1569” by Marcus Gheeraerts the Elder/Public Domain)

More than four centuries have passed since Queen Elizabeth I died, and yet we still seem as captivated as ever by the rich history of Elizabethan England during the 16th century. And why not? After all, it was a time when treachery and betrayal were rampant in both the government and the church, the bubonic plague claimed countless lives across multiple outbreaks, and both William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe competed to write the best plays London had ever seen. Now author Paul Walker uses this vibrant setting to create a new series of spy thrillers centered around a doctor who embraces both lore and science. We hope you enjoy this exclusive excerpt from State of Treason.J&H Continue reading “Paul Walker’s ‘State of Treason’ [EXCERPT]”

‘The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen, Vol. III’ [EXCERPT]

Jane Austen
Watercolour of Jane Austen by her sister, Cassandra, 1804. (Public Domain)

You may think that you know everything about the author of classic novels like Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and Pride and Prejudice. But think again. In Collins Hemingway’s The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen, Vol. III, you’ll discover how history affected the author’s personal life, including her roles as wife and mother. We hope you enjoy reading this sneak peak into this new book. —J&H
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‘The Spirit of Fire’: Six Questions for Susanne Dunlap [INTERVIEW]

Susanne Dunlap
Susanne Dunlap is the prolific author of the Orphans of Tolosa trilogy.
(Photo by Sigrid Estrada)

Looking back at all those history classes I took during college, I recall being fascinated by the time period surrounding the Crusades. It was a bleak era filled with much bloodshed, and yet the stories of the Templar knights always seemed mysterious and adventurous despite it all. Now Susanne Dunlap brings those same qualities to her own work with her engrossing Orphans of Tolosa trilogy, and its latest installment, The Spirit of Fire. We were delighted she stopped by to chat about the new volume. We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview. —J&H Continue reading “‘The Spirit of Fire’: Six Questions for Susanne Dunlap [INTERVIEW]”

‘Beyond the Moon’: Six Questions for Catherine Taylor [INTERVIEW]

Couple at sunset
The only thing that separates lovers First Lieutenant Robert Lovett and medical student Louisa Casson is a century of time. (Photo courtesy Canva)

From the moment I started reading Beyond the Moon, I could not put it down! This is the kind of novel that combines romance, drama, and fantasy seamlessly, and as a result it keeps readers like me suspending disbelief and buying the time-travel plot hook, line, and sinker. Now enjoy this exclusive interview with the author, Catherine Taylor! —J&H Continue reading “‘Beyond the Moon’: Six Questions for Catherine Taylor [INTERVIEW]”