by Kate Quinn | May 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
There’s a bit in “The Avengers” where Cobie Smulders/Agent Maria Hill asks Robert Downey Jr./Tony Stark “When did you become an expert in thermonuclear dynamics?” and he deadpans, “Last night.” That’s pretty much what it’s like to be a historical...
by Kate Quinn | Apr 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m preparing for this year’s Historical Novel Society Conference, and I’m going as a seasoned veteran, with three previous cons under my belt. Each one was fantastic and memorable in its own right. But as I pack my semi-famous red stilettos for this...
by Kate Quinn | Dec 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Nothing fits better in a Christmas stocking than a book. Here are my recommendations for your next shopping trip, ten of the best books I read in 2016 (though not all were published this year) and just who you should buy them for . . . 1. “Fingersmith” by...
by Kate Quinn | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’re a fan of “Outlander” or a fan of food, this post is for you. A few years ago when my Borgia duology was coming out, I had the idea of putting together a virtual potluck with several food bloggers who would cook Renaissance dishes out of my...
by Kate Quinn | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Every day, rain or shine, I throw on a pair of sneakers, leash up the dogs, and go for at least an hour-long ramble in the local park. Even when I’m on deadline and scrambling to give my WIP every possible minute, I carve that hour out. Why? Because it’s...