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Author News & Interviews

Author Talk: C. W. Gortner, author of The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile

Jun 15, 2012

C. W. Gortner’s newest novel, THE QUEEN’S VOW, follows Isabella of Castile through her complex tumultuous rise to power and her subsequent reign. In this interview, Gortner talks about his extensive research process and the surprising and unexpected things he learned. He also discusses how he approaches writing historical fiction and reveals what he’s working on next.

Interview: Lisa T. Bergren, author of Glamorous Illusions: The Grand Tour Series, Book 1

Jun 15, 2012

Lisa T. Bergren’s latest novel, GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, tells the story of Cora Kensington, whose life is permanently altered when she finds out that she, is the illegitimate daughter of a copper king. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Melanie Smith, Bergren discusses her and her family’s passion for travel. She also touches on some of the book’s quirks, talks about her research process, and gives a glimpse into what the rest of the series will bring.

Author Talk: Francesca Segal, author of The Innocents

Jun 8, 2012

Francesca Segal’s debut novel, THE INNOCENTS, follows Adam, who has been dating his fiancé Rachel for 13 years and has become tightly integrated into her close-knit Jewish family and their London community. But when Rachel’s alluring cousin, a model, reappears in his life, he begins to question everything. In  this interview, Segal shares how the idea for the book came to her and talks about Edith Wharton’s THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, on which the novel is based.

Author Talk: Laura Moriarty, author of The Chaperone

Jun 8, 2012

In her new novel, THE CHAPERONE, Laura Moriarty reimagines silent film star Louise Brooks as a 15-year-old girl coming to New York for the first time with her chaperone, Cora Carlisle. At first, Louise is annoyed by Cora’s presence, but the five weeks they spend together ultimately will transform them. In this interview, conducted by bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld, Moriarty discusses the extensive research she did into the actress’s life. She also talks about being a writer in Kansas and shares a juicy story about Louise that didn’t make it into the book.

Author Talk: Luanne Rice, author of Little Night

Jun 8, 2012

Luanne Rice’s new novel, LITTLE NIGHT, centers on Claire Burke, who has been estranged from her sister Anne for 20 years, but is forced to face the past when her niece appears on her doorstep. In this interview, Rice discusses her own experience in a dangerous marriage, which parallels that of Anne. She also talks about her nature blog and gives a glimpse into her next book.