Queens are some of the most easily recognisable, most famed female figures in history. The lives and experiences of royal women are the most frequently documented due to their status at the top of society. As well as being documented historically, through letters and portraits, the stories of such women have been frequently adapted intoContinue reading “The Role of Queenship in Modern Historical Media”
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Ranking the Best Books on My Shelf
Since I started this blog, I’ve been posting about my favourite books from across a variety of authors and genres, and talking about what makes them examples of fabulous writing, and why they are each so very special to me. Now this theme is drawing to a close (for now), I’ve decided to attempt toContinue reading “Ranking the Best Books on My Shelf”
8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book
Themes are one of those beautiful parts of writing that often evolve with the story. Either your characters will reveal unexpected facets of themselves that open up a new dimension to your book, or you’ll suddenly notice a factor that connects every conflict in your story together. It’s a very satisfying moment indeed, but sometimes,Continue reading “8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book”
Aphra Behn (1640 – 1689)
Aphra Behn was not only one of the most influential dramatic writers of the 17th Century, but the first Englishwoman to make a living out of her writing. A poet, a translator, a playwright and a novelist, Behn’s work was heavily criticised for its supposed scandalous nature, to an extent which that of no male writerContinue reading “Aphra Behn (1640 – 1689)”
Rowan Speakman Books 