by Gaye Mack | Sep 16, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Like a bad cough you can’t get rid of in the winter, discouragement and perseverance are part of the package for any aspiring writer who dreams of their work being valued by someone other than their mother. My guest for this post is the best-selling author of...
by Gaye Mack | Aug 31, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, mainly because I’ve been focused on my ‘ historical fiction work in progress,’ A Flight of Doves and my Evolutionary Astrology practice. However, a few weeks ago I was asked to write a...
by Gaye Mack | Jul 7, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
This post is a departure from what you might be expecting, as I’ve been I have been tagged by fellow English Historical Fiction author, Mark Patton, to take part in a “Main Characters” blog hop. The concept of ‘blog hops’ between authors...
by Gaye Mack | May 4, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
In my 12th & 13th century historical thrillers, Eleanor of Aquitaine is the queen of the hour. Certainly she was a fascinating woman– so much so that scholars, historical fiction authors and Hollywood, can’t seem to get enough of her; nor can I. If someone...
by Gaye Mack | Mar 23, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Even though it’s been nearly 800 years since the massive fire at Montsegur when over 200 Cathars were exterminated at the hands of the Catholic Church, legends surrounding the Cathar Treasure remain. Through the years treasure seekers and speculators have...
by Gaye Mack | Mar 12, 2014 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
The Great Fire of 1184, which all but destroyed Britain’s oldest site of Christianity,Glastonbury Abbey, is legendary. For 900 years, myth and speculation have flourished as to the cause of this catastrophic event. The majority speculation put forth by historians...
