Jen: Will you please share a short bio with us?
Diana: After 31 moves and a career in the Navy as a meteorologist/oceanographer, Diana Cosby decided to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met over the years. After watching the movie Braveheart, and with Diana’s passion for writing complex plots, she knew she had to write in this volatile medieval time frame, hence the MacGruder brothers were born. Diana is working on the third novel in the MacGruder Brothers’ series. For more information, please check out her website: http://www.dianacosby.com/index.html
Jen: Tell us about His Woman and where it's available.
Diana: His Woman is the story of the youngest MacGruder brother, Duncan. Lady Isabel Adair is the last woman Sir Duncan MacGruder wants to see again, much less be obliged to save. Three years ago, Isabel broke their engagement to become the Earl of Frasyer’s mistress, shattering Duncan’s heart and hopes in one painful blow. But Duncan’s promise to Isabel’s dying brother compels him to rescue her from those determined to bring down Scottish rebel Sir William Wallace.
Jen: At what age did you discover writing and when were you first published? Tell us your call story.
Diana: I’ve been a voracious reader all of my life. While I served in the Navy, I always said, when I retire, I’m going to write romance novels. When I retired, I started writing and discovered that I truly loved the craft. After nine years of writing, in the summer of 2006, I received ‘The Call.’
Jen: Are there any other writers, published or not, in your family?
Diana: No.
Jen: Describe your writing in three words.
Diana: Romance. Suspense. Complex.
Jen: Do you have a writing routine?
Diana: When I’m writing new pages, I write a minimum of five pages a day five days a week.
Jen: What kind of research did you do for this book?
Diana: I belong to several on-line medieval research loops, and when I find an on-line college course that fits into my time frame, I’ll take that. In addition, I have a personal library at hand:
http://www.dianacosby.com/bioliography.html
Jen: How do you pick the character’s names?
Diana: I find historical records in the local and time period I’m writing for, and I choose names there. I try to be as accurate as possible with my historical details.
Jen: What did you do to celebrate the sale of your first book?
Diana: Ed my husband who was serving in Iraq; he called me. Then, when the kids came home from school, we had a special dinner.
Jen: Who has inspired you as an author?
Diana: There are so many authors over the years. Nora Roberts, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Virginia Kantra, Loreth Anne White, Shirley Rogerson, Michelle Hancock, Rebecca Sinclair, Julie Garwood, Hannah Howell and many many more. I sincerely thank each and every one.
Jen: What five authors or people, from the past or present, have been important to you as an author? What question or comment have you always wanted to say to them?
Diana:
1. My parents – thanks for teaching me to hang in there, overcome the challenges of life and to persevere.
2. Rebecca Sinclair – I appreciate you receiving an out-of-the-blue e-mail from a new writer, but taking the time to not only reply, but to encourage my dream of writing.
3. Grandma Gendron – I wish to thank her for being my every inspiration; she truly was a heroine.
4. My teachers – I want to thank them for their hard work and for never giving up on me.
5. My family in Texas – I appreciate them teaching me daily what family is truly about.
Jen: If you could travel back in time for one year, what time and place would you choose? And if you could only take 3 things with you, what would they be?
Diana: I would go back to 1297 to experience the people, the trauma of this time of political unrest, and to feel what it truly was like during medieval times. I’d take antibiotics, a rosary and a photo of my kids.
Jen: What's next for you?
Diana: I’m currently working on the 3rd book in the MacGruder brothers’ series, which is Seathan’s story. Once that’s done, I’ll begin Patrik’s story, which is going to be amazing to write.
Jen: Where can you be found on the web?
Diana: http://www.dianacosby.com/index.html
To find where I’m blogging or appearing: http://www.dianacosby.com/authorevents.html
I’m on Facebook. :)
Jen: Is there anything you’d like to ask our readers?
Diana: In the stories you love most, what about the novel touched or moved you deeply? My sincere thanks for dropping by!
Jen: Diana, thanks for stopping by this week. Readers, Diana is giving away autographed copy of His Captive, book 1 in series, to a random commenter. To enter the contest, answer Diana's question or ask one of her. To complete the entry, please include your email address in your comment or send an email to admin.bookblog@gmail.com (with Diana Cosby in the subject). Only entries with an email address will be considered in the contest. The winner will be chosen on Thursday, June 11 around 5 pm PST.
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I can't wait to read this!
Terry Dubbs said...
I can't wait to read this!
~Hi Terry, thank you so much for dropping by. I hope you enjoy His Captive. I had a blast writing it. As of today, I'm beginning historical research to make a micro-historical time-line to use as I write my 4th book in the MacGruder Brothers series.
Take care and I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana. :) To answer your question, I have always enjoyed a surprise...a turn I never expected in a novel. (Without giving anything away, you certainly did that in His Woman. lol!) The romance is always what moves me and keeps me turning the pages. When a character has reached the end of their rope, and all their hopes are smashed into a million pieces...the author has me. Especially if the hero shows true emotion. There's a scene in Lover Awakened, by J.R. Ward, where she has her hero (one of the toughest heroes I've read to date) completely break down and cry. I cried right with him. :)
I can't wait to read the next book in your series! :)
Hi, Diana! What I love most in stories is having an ordinary person have an extraordinary experience. One of my favorite romances is Julie Garwood's Ransom. I love the character Gillian and all she goes through to have her happy ending. I read many genres of romance novels, but Medievals will always be my favorite. I'm looking forward to reading your newest release!
Diana in Olathe, KS
E-mail: bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com
Diana (Book-of-Secrets) ~ Ransom is one of my fav's as well. The scene with the liquid 'mother's fire' was amazing. I can remember it to this day, and I read that book years ago. *Brodick...sigh*
If you like Julie Garwood you'll love Diana's novels. :)
Dawn McClure said...
Hi Diana. :) To answer your question, I have always enjoyed a surprise...a turn I never expected in a novel.
~Aren't they the best! Have you ever read Annie Solomon's, "Blackout?" Killer book!
(Without giving anything away, you certainly did that in His Woman. lol!)
~:) Thanks.
The romance is always what moves me and keeps me turning the pages. When a character has reached the end of their rope, and all their hopes are smashed into a million pieces...the author has me. Especially if the hero shows true emotion.
~Oh yeah, I'm the same.
There's a scene in Lover Awakened, by J.R. Ward, where she has her hero (one of the toughest heroes I've read to date) completely break down and cry. I cried right with him. :)
~I have Z's book on my TBR pile. I can't wait! I'm assuming that's who you're talking about.
I can't wait to read the next book in your series! :)
~Thank you so much, Dawn, I hope you enjoy Seathan's story as much as I did writing it. He was indeed a challenging character, but his heroine, Linet, is up to the task. :) I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. *Hugs to my RomVet sister!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
book-of-secrets said...
Hi, Diana! What I love most in stories is having an ordinary person have an extraordinary experience.
~Same here. For me, it makes the story more real or feasible.
One of my favorite romances is Julie Garwood's Ransom. I love the character Gillian and all she goes through to have her happy ending.
~That's one of my all time favorites as well. Sigh. I still have it in my keeper file and reread it at times. It's amazing!
I read many genres of romance novels, but Medievals will always be my favorite. I'm looking forward to reading your newest release!
~I love medievals as well. I write Scottish medieval romantic suspense set in the Braveheart era. I thoroughly enjoy the history as the political unrest of the times. Intriguing. My sincere thanks, Diana, for taking the time to stop by and say hi. I hope you have a fabulous day. If you try the MacGruder Brothers, I'd love to hear what you think. If you'd like to read excerpts from the first two books, here's the link:
http://www.dianacosby.com/books.html
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Dawn McClure said...Diana (Book-of-Secrets) ~ Ransom is one of my fav's as well. The scene with the liquid 'mother's fire' was amazing. I can remember it to this day, and I read that book years ago. *Brodick...sigh*
~See, you guys are going to make me pull out Ransome and reread it. I feel it coming!
If you like Julie Garwood you'll love Diana's novels. :)
~*Blush* Thank you so much, Dawn, I'm humbled. *Hugs*
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana. Great interview. His Captive sounds good. Love the cover.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
CrystalGB said...
Hi Diana. Great interview.
~Thank you very much, Crystal. Jen's fabulous questions made the interview fun.
His Captive sounds good.
~Thank you very much, I thoroughly enjoyed writing Alexander and Nichola's story. In short, it's an abduction story gone wrong. :)
Love the cover.
~I've been blessed with amazing covers for the MacGruder Brothers. I can't wait to see the next one! My sincere thanks for stopping by to post. I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana!
I totally enjoyed reading His Captive. Historical romances have always been my fav, but as a writer, I've been daunted by the thought of research and accuracy. Have you got any advice about how much enough and how YOU know when you've gotten enough. While you've have mentioned the fact that you're constantly accumulating a reference library and take courses. But as a beginner looking to get into the genre, how much would you suggest?
Denise said...
Hi Diana!
~Hi Denise, thank you very much for coming by to say hello!
I totally enjoyed reading His Captive.
~Thank you very much, you've made my day. :) It was a fun book to write. I loved the sparks that flew between Alexander and Nichola.
Historical romances have always been my fav, but as a writer, I've been daunted by the thought of research and accuracy. Have you got any advice about how much enough and how YOU know when you've gotten enough. While you've have mentioned the fact that you're constantly accumulating a reference library and take courses. But as a beginner looking to get into the genre, how much would you suggest?
~I've heard that you only use 20% of what you research, I believe that. To accurately weave in real historical facts, for me, I need to understand not only the occurrence of historical events, but the mindset of the people as well as their beliefs. In addition, I triple check historical facts to ensure they're correct. How much is enough? I would say once you feel fairly comfortable understanding the era of story interest. I far from know everything when I begin to write, but I have a fair to solid understanding. If I become stumped as I'm writing, if I can make a note to myself to check something, I put that in brackets within my manuscript. If the historical fact question is something that will impact the story flow or decisions my characters will make, then I have to stop and research until I find the answer. I refuse to compromise historical validity for story. For me, the realistic facts from the era give my story another layer of depth. Does this help?
Again, my sincere thanks for stopping by and for your question. Have a great day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana,
Scottish history is fascinating. One of my ancestors lived in Glasgow in the late 1400's. He was a Presbyterian minister. I have written a magazine article about him. He was hanged and his body decapitated for treason because he would not celebrate the King's birthday and recognize Church of England for its popery.
I look forward to reading about the MacGruders. My novel, The Cry of the Cuckoos, has Scotsman mystery hanging all around it. Even the main character is a Drummond, one of the famous clans in Scotland. There's also Drummond Castle. Do you live in Scotland or visited the beautiful country? My next visit will be to Perth, Scotland, which I am describing in my sequel, As He Lay Dying. I have some scenes of the Drummond Castle in it. It is a contemporary novel, however. I would be afraid of tackling a medieval novel. Although, it is a thought.
Thanks,
John
Good luck, and I hope I win a chance to read your book. It's on my summer reading list.
John Wayne has left a new comment on the post "Interview with Diana Cosby":
Hi Diana,
~Hi John, thank you very much for stopping by and posting.
Scottish history is fascinating.
~It's absolutely amazing. I've been researching the Robert The Bruce/William Wallace era several years now, and I know I've only scratched the surface.
One of my ancestors lived in Glasgow in the late 1400's. He was a Presbyterian minister. I have written a magazine article about him. He was hanged and his body decapitated for treason because he would not celebrate the King's birthday and recognize Church of England for its popery.
~Is that on the web? I'd love to read your article.
I look forward to reading about the MacGruders.
~I hope you enjoy meeting the MacGruder Brothers. I'd love to hear what you think.
My novel, The Cry of the Cuckoos, has Scotsman mystery hanging all around it. Even the main character is a Drummond, one of the famous clans in Scotland. There's also Drummond Castle.
~:) Sounds intriguing. Yes, I'm familiar with Drummond Castle.
Do you live in Scotland or visited the beautiful country?
~Not as yet. When I was younger, I lived in England. I lived in Spain for four years and was able to visit Western Europe, but Scotland is in my future radar. :)
My next visit will be to Perth, Scotland, which I am describing in my sequel, As He Lay Dying. I have some scenes of the Drummond Castle in it. It is a contemporary novel, however. I would be afraid of tackling a medieval novel. Although, it is a thought.
~I'm jealous in all good ways about your upcoming visit to Perth. Enjoy! I read across the board, and there's some lines that though I love reading, I highly question my ability to write them. Like futuristic novels, or other words like the amazing Catherine Asaro - Catch The Lightning is amazing!. But, I'm thrilled to be with the MacGruder Brothers in the 1290's in Scotland.
Good luck, and I hope I win a chance to read your book. It's on my summer reading list.
~Jen's drawing after the last day of this interview. :) Enjoy your day and thanks again for stopping by!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Thanks, Diana! And yes, that helps a lot. As I'm understanding you, I don't have to become an expert in that period, but I need to be very well grounded. At least, I don't have to be an expert FIRST, but should continue to build my knowledge base as I go along. Of course, specific actual events need to be thoroughly researched and understood! That's all very reassuring. Thank you for your thoughtful answer.
I just read the rules to win the book. My email address is jwcargile@charter.net
The story about Donald Cargill is at a website titled Clan Cargill, Cargile, Cargal website that I own. Google it and it should come up. His story is near the bottom of the page. I am the former VP of the Clan Drummond Society of North America. There's a lot of historical information there also. I did all the research for both sites.
Denise said...
Thanks, Diana! And yes, that helps a lot. As I'm understanding you, I don't have to become an expert in that period, but I need to be very well grounded. At least, I don't have to be an expert FIRST, but should continue to build my knowledge base as I go along.
~Exactly. Well, that's how I work. I've met some very nice and amazing people along the way. I've connected with SCA groups and various medieval groups on listserves who are kind enough to answer questions or to guide me to where I can do further research.
Of course, specific actual events need to be thoroughly researched and understood!
~Yes, which is why I triple check facts before they go into my novels.
That's all very reassuring. Thank you for your thoughtful answer.
~My pleasure. If something helps, that's what it's all about. I wish you every success.
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
John Wayne said...
The story about Donald Cargill is at a website titled Clan Cargill, Cargile, Cargal website that I own. Google it and it should come up. His story is near the bottom of the page. I am the former VP of the Clan Drummond Society of North America. There's a lot of historical information there also. I did all the research for both sites.
~Neat, I can't wait to check out your website. Thank you very much for sharing!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
HI DIANA! HONESTLY? I HAVE NOT READ YOUR BOOKS. I WOULD LOVE TO GET THE CHANCE. I'M AN AVID READER AND JUST HAVEN'T COME ACROSS YOURS YET. THEY LOOK WONDERFUL!!
Nice interview!
I think Simply Love by Mary Balogh is the novel that has touched me the most.
chayanna82(at)hotmail(dot)com
hi Diana, I love trilogies and medieval setting! I know I'm gonna love this.
Hi Diana -
Great interview. I think non-romance readers are always surprised by how deeply we research our characters and out stories.
My problem is I always get so caught up in the history and the research that I hate to stop and write the darned book!
Hi Diana,
thanks for your great books, I love romances and your books are on my keeper shelf! I can't wait for the next books in this series! Will there be more of them or are you planning something new?
I'd love a signed copy ....
eva.silkka at gmail.com
tamara holbert said...
HI DIANA! HONESTLY? I HAVE NOT READ YOUR BOOKS. I WOULD LOVE TO GET THE CHANCE. I'M AN AVID READER AND JUST HAVEN'T COME ACROSS YOURS YET. THEY LOOK WONDERFUL!!
Hi Tamara, thank you very much for stopping by and reading my interview. They're normally carried at Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Million and so on, but if you're interested and along with ease, I have on-line links to buy the MacGruder brothers' books on my books page:
http://www.dianacosby.com/books.html
*This link also has excerpts of the first two books in the series. If you decide to try them, I'd love to hear what you think.
Thank you again for stopping by. I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Maija P. said...
Nice interview!
~Thank you very much, Maija, Jen made it fun. :)
I think Simply Love by Mary Balogh is the novel that has touched me the most.
~She's an amazing writer. I appreciate your stopping by. Have a great day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Tanya Hanson said...
hi Diana, I love trilogies and medieval setting! I know I'm gonna love this.
~:) Thank you very much, Tanya, for checking out the MacGruder Brothers. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did writing them. I'd love to hear what you think. If you're interested, I have excerpts on my books page:
http://www.dianacosby.com/books.html
Take care and thank you so much for stopping in and commenting. Have a great day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Merline Lovelace said...
Hi Diana -
Great interview.
~Thank you very much, Merline. I sincerely thank you for taking the time out of your hectic writing schedule to drop by!
I think non-romance readers are always surprised by how deeply we research our characters and out stories.
~I agree, or the depths we go for accuracy. One of the neatest things I've done is that members of a local Society for Creative Anachronism [http://www.sca.org/] invited me to the crowning of a new king and queen. They dressed me in garb that my heroine would have worn. It was wild being called 'my lady' throughout the day. :) But, very cool for research. I loved watching the knights spar after.
My problem is I always get so caught up in the history and the research that I hate to stop and write the darned book!
~*G* Isn't that the truth. I'm so psyched to be researching the Battle of Sterling Bridge for my next book. It's going to be big time touch to pull my nose out of the history books. Again, my sincere thanks for your stopping by. I wish you continued success in your writing, which is amazing! [http://www.merlinelovelace.com/] Have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Eva S said...
Hi Diana,
thanks for your great books, I love romances and your books are on my keeper shelf!
~Hi Eva, thank you so much for stopping by. I'm humbled by your kind words. On your keeper shelf - wow!
I can't wait for the next books in this series!
~I hope you enjoy Seathan and Linet's story as well. Seathan being the stubborn mega Alpha male, he was intriguing to write. Thank goodness Linet is more than a match for him. Yes, sparks flew . . . often. *G*
Will there be more of them or are you planning something new?
~After Seathan's book, Patrik's will come out. I have written a synopsis, which is totally funny!, for Griffin. Please keep your fingers crossed that my editor picks that up as well. I've had quite a few requests to write the grandmother's story. And from His Woman, Isabel had a brother named Symon who . . . I won't give it away. But, I'd love to write Symon's son's story. Bottom line, I'll keep writing the MacGruder Brothers books as long as I can.
I'd love a signed copy ....
~A signed copy of His Captive will be given away at the end of this week. If you'd like the books you have autographed, you can send them to me with a SASE, and I'll sign them to whoever you want and mail them back.
Diana Cosby
P.O. Box 397
Pottsboro, TX 75076
My sincere thanks to you for dropping by and your kind words. I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
You are a wonderful historical writer (we have the proof on that!), but I was wondering if you ever considered writing a contemporary using your experience as an oceanographer and meteorologist, or just your military time? With your style of writing, I think that would be fascinating.
Debra Key Newhouse, writing as Debra McGill
Debra McGill said...
You are a wonderful historical writer (we have the proof on that!),
~*Blush* Thank you very much, Debra.
but I was wondering if you ever considered writing a contemporary using your experience as an oceanographer and meteorologist, or just your military time? With your style of writing, I think that would be fascinating.
~When I sold my first novel, His Captive, which was the 8th book I'd written, I was working on my 11th novel. The rough draft of my 10th book, a thriller romantic suspense is written, which is a serial killer who dunnit story. I was 3/4th through my 11th book when I received 'The Call.' It's a contemporary targeted for Love Inspired, and the hero is a Hurricane Hunter. :) So, yes, I really want to do more and utilize my background. :) Thanks for the great question and for stopping by. I sincerely appreciate everything!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Great interview, my friend! I particularly like how you describe your books as complex. That's so true and makes them so enjoyable.
I'm in awe of the depth of your research. And it's nice that you thought to thank your family and teachers. I recently interviewed some kids at school and let me tell you, teachers do not get paid nearly enough money!!!
Have a great week here at Book Talk.
Maggie Toussaint said...
Great interview, my friend!
~Hi Maggie, thank you for stopping by! Thank you for your kind words. Hey, I just saw you here over the weekend talking about your latest release, and I thoroughly enjoyed your interview as well as your stories! ^5 http://www.maggietoussaint.com/
I particularly like how you describe your books as complex. That's so true and makes them so enjoyable.
~*Blush* Thank you very much.
I'm in awe of the depth of your research.
~Research is justifiable procrastination. *G* Seriously, it's amazing and easy to become lost in.
And it's nice that you thought to thank your family and teachers. I recently interviewed some kids at school and let me tell you, teachers do not get paid nearly enough money!!!
~Teachers are often unsung heroes. They raise our children, guide their lives. I had the pleasure of spending the day at our middle school last fall for a day of talking about writing to each class. Wow, the kids were amazing! The teachers are kept on their toes daily. They deserve the praise they receive and more.
Have a great week here at Book Talk.
~Thank you so much, I'm having a blast. Again, I appreciate you stopping by. I wish you every success my friend! *Hugs*
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Me again, Diana. You comment 'bout dressing up in the costume of your heroine struck a chord!!! While I was writing The Protector, the last book in the Time Raiders series, I had props all around me!
BTW, hope it's okay to plug Time Raiders here. For those of you who don't know, Diana is former military and a member of RomVets, who conceived and sold a series of fantastic Time Travels to Silhouette Nocturne. To celebrate the launch of these books, the authors are giving away over $1000 in contest prizes!!!
Check my website or boogie on over to the Time Raiders website at http://www.timeraidersseries.com for details!!!
Arrrgh! Sorry for all the exclamation points in the last post. I tend to get carried away when talking about my sisters-in-arms and the Time Raiders project.
The Time Raiders sound wonderful, too! What a neat way to utilize historical research & still have modern heroes & heroines!
Fabulous interview and I've loved all the comments, as well! I'm really looking forward to reading your work, Diana! If I don't win His Captive, I'm going to look for it when Mom & I head to the bookstore (hopefully soon). Thanks for entering me in the drawing!
Marion AKA Hope
hope_chastain at yahoo dot com
Merline Lovelace said...
Me again, Diana. You comment 'bout dressing up in the costume of your heroine struck a chord!!! While I was writing The Protector, the last book in the Time Raiders series, I had props all around me!
~Props really help as well. My office looks like a medieval chamber, swords and all *G*
BTW, hope it's okay to plug Time Raiders here.
~Absolutely!
For those of you who don't know, Diana is former military and a member of RomVets, who conceived and sold a series of fantastic Time Travels to Silhouette Nocturne. To celebrate the launch of these books, the authors are giving away over $1000 in contest prizes!!!
Check my website or boogie on over to the Time Raiders website at http://www.timeraidersseries.com for details!!!
~I'm proud to be part of the RomVets and the Time Raiders Series is totally kick butt!!! I see a tremendous future, which totally rocks!!! ^5 Thanks again for stopping by and posting the info about the Time Raiders website!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Marion aka Hope Chastain said...
The Time Raiders sound wonderful, too! What a neat way to utilize historical research & still have modern heroes & heroines!
~The series is amazing. Check out their website! http://www.timeraidersseries.com
Fabulous interview
~Thank you so much. The great questions made it easy and enjoyable. :)
and I've loved all the comments, as well!
~I've been blessed with wonderful reader questions.
I'm really looking forward to reading your work, Diana! If I don't win His Captive, I'm going to look for it when Mom & I head to the bookstore (hopefully soon). Thanks for entering me in the drawing!
~My pleasure. If for some reason you don't find a copy, in addition to excerpts on my website, I have links to order the MacGruder Brother books as well:
http://www.dianacosby.com/books.html
My sincere thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your time and comments. Have a fabulous evening!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana! Reading here about HIS WOMAN is exciting! As I love reading historicals, I love how you have all the brother's books! I bet you're bugged for more stories! Diane, when doing research for your books for this series, was there anything that really stood out in your research that you didn't know/fascinated about, etc? Do you have favorite sites that you use for research?
Huge congrats on the new release!
cathiecaffey(at)gmail(dot)com
Caffey said...
Hi Diana!
~Hi Caffey, thank you very much for stopping by!
Reading here about HIS WOMAN is exciting!
~Thanks, I'm thrilled you're enjoying Duncan and Isabel's story. :) Theirs was an amazing story to write.
As I love reading historicals, I love how you have all the brother's books! I bet you're bugged for more stories!
~:) And very thankful for it.
Diane, when doing research for your books for this series, was there anything that really stood out in your research that you didn't know/fascinated about, etc?
~As I research for each story, for the most part, a historical fact unveils that blows me away. The major historical fact in His Woman is absolutely true. How cool is that!
Do you have favorite sites that you use for research?
~I belong to a private medieval group of wonderful writers who are wonderfully historically exact, and I'm on an SCA group focused on medieval Scotland, and another tremendous Yahoo group is 75 Years. They focus on the 75 years within my time frame. Majorly awesome. :) I took one on-line class from a college in Scotland on Wallace and The Bruce. Other than that, most of my research is from my personal library:
http://www.dianacosby.com/bioliography.html
Huge congrats on the new release!
~Thank you so much! Again, my sincere thanks for stopping by. Have a super evening!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana, great interview and excerpt! Your book sounds like a fantastic read.
To answer your question, about what touches me the most is when something unexpected happens, a quick change of events that turns the story line to a different path.
I have a question for you. Do you enjoy the research of your books?
Sounds like an awesome book to read. I wish I could write three pages five days a week. :)
Virginia said...
Hi Diana, great interview and excerpt! Your book sounds like a fantastic read.
~Thank you very much for your kind comments, Virginia, and again for stopping by to say hi.
To answer your question, about what touches me the most is when something unexpected happens, a quick change of events that turns the story line to a different path.
~I love that as well. :)
I have a question for you. Do you enjoy the research of your books?
~Absolutely. It's very therapeutically for me. I'm taking care of a few errors, but the next big thing on my list is to make a micro time-line for my next story. I'm totally psyched. Thank you for the question. I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Tierney O'Malley said...
Sounds like an awesome book to read. I wish I could write three pages five days a week. :)
~Hi Tierney, thank you very much for stopping by. A key to writing is to realize that each word, page is one step closer to 'The End.' Also, work with a timer. Set it for 15 minutes, half an hour or an hour, then, that's you're writing time. It might not seem like much, but it all adds up. Take care and follow your dreams. I wish you every success!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Diana, I just stopped by to say I enjoyed the interview! No need to enter me as I've bought and read both books and am eager for the next one!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
www.nancyhaddock.com
Nancy said...
Diana, I just stopped by to say I enjoyed the interview!
~Thank you so much for stopping by, Nancy. I'm loving Last Vampire Standing! www.nancyhaddock.com
No need to enter me as I've bought and read both books and am eager for the next one!
~:) I hope you enjoy Seathan and Linet's story as well. Have a great day and I wish you every success! *Hugs*
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
What touches me most is when characters deal with tough situations and find the strength to get through them and live a happy life.
Maureen said...
What touches me most is when characters deal with tough situations and find the strength to get through them and live a happy life.
~I agree. Susan Elizabeth Phillips is a master at doing this. She takes her characters, normally the heroine, and totally annihilates life as she knows it and leaves her completely shattered to the core. Then, the heroine rebuilds herself, but this time better, stronger and into a heroine we adore.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a terrific evening!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Your book sounds great!!
I have never read any of your books but this one sound great..and your interview was also great..thanks ..Patty at wolfie53 at sbcglobal.net
Debby said...
Your book sounds great!!
~Thank you very much, Debby. I appreciate you stopping by. Hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Anonymous said...
I have never read any of your books but this one sound great..
~Patty, my sincere thanks for stopping by. If you check out the MacGruder Brothers, I'd love to hear what you think.
and your interview was also great..thanks..
~Thank you. Jen's questions made the interview easy and fun. :) Take care and I hope you have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Hi Diana, your a friend on FB so I keep track of your numerous edits! Very busy lady. Can't wait to read the series!
what is it about the medieval period that interests you?
Thanks flip
flip at tetonvalley dot net
lbmii said...
Hi Diana, your a friend on FB so I keep track of your numerous edits! Very busy lady.
~Hi and thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. :)
Can't wait to read the series!
~Thank you, I hope you enjoy meeting the MacGruder Brothers! I'd love to hear what you think. Have a great day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
flip said...
what is it about the medieval period that interests you?
~A great question, and one I'd love to know the answer to myself. When I saw Braveheart, I was fascinated by the political upheaval. As I began researching the era more so. One thing that continually intrigues me is that when I'm writing in the 1290's, I can instantaneously mentally slide into the timeframe. No focusing, working to 'be' there, nada - I'm there. It feels so comfortable as if I've walked on the Scottish soil. I know, it sounds wild, but it's how writing in the Robert The Bruce/Wallace time frame feels to me.
I sincerely appreciate you stopping by. Have a fabulous day!
Diana
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Jen,
My sincere thanks for having me on Book Talk with J&J. I've had a blast! I also wish to thank everyone who took time out to stop by and say hi. I will reply to any future posts. Take care and I wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby
His Woman - 2009 Booksellers Best Finalist
www.dianacosby.com
Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I got busy last night and completely forgot to pick the contest winner... Since I'm at my day job, I'll leave the contest open until tonight and will announce the winner when I get home.
Jen
admin.bookblog AT gmail.com
Thanks for hanging in there with me. I threw names in a bowl and picked a winner. Maija, watch your inbox for a message from admin.bookblog@gmail.com since you are our winner. I do need to hear from you by next Friday, June 19 with your mailing address or a new winner will be chosen.
Thank you so much! I sent you an e-mail :)
Hey Diana,
I'm not sure if you'll see this comment, but I'm posting it anyhow. :) Thank you for your advice. I got my self a little timer. Tried writing with it turned on. I love it.
Tierney O'Malley
Tierney O'Malley said...
Hey Diana,
I'm not sure if you'll see this comment, but I'm posting it anyhow. :) Thank you for your advice. I got my self a little timer. Tried writing with it turned on. I love it.
~Hi Tierney, glad it helped! I LOVE my timer. Take care and my sincere thanks for stopping by!
Sincerely,
Diana
www.dianacosby.com
His Woman/Duncan MacGruder - 4 star Romantic Times review - 2009 Maggie Awards Finalist