Category: Author “Inner-Views”
What Do Jane Austen and Robert Munsch Have in Common?
I won’t keep you in suspense; quotes from these authors embody guiding principals of my life. I share them (along with several other favorite quotes) in an interview at Layered Pages today. I also discuss why I find Louis IX of France even less likeable than his harridan of a mother, Blanch of Castile. Please stop by, Stephanie asked some excellent questions!
A Cozy Chat with a Celtic Lady and a Little Luxury
Another double-dip day for me in blog-land my friends.
First, I discuss how The Sister Queen’s focus on how sisters shape each other makes it very personal in an interview with Kathleen at Celtic Lady’s Reviews. Kathleen and I also chat about how I got interested in writing historical fiction and what my typical writing day looks like.
Then, The Sister Queens is reviewed at Luxury Reading (“I found myself sucked into the story and could not put the book down”).
Banana-Fiction (My First Love)
Things get a little zany in my interview at Unabridged Chick today. Did you know, for example, that I was the first (and possibly remain the only) writer to attempt to make a career out of banana-fiction? Yes, I am a master of the genre, but *blushes* downright terrible at titles.
Stop by, learn more about my early attempts at fiction and what terrific books by fellow historical writers I’ve been reading lately!
Bet You Didn’t Know I was a Fair Queen
Today I am visiting fellow historical fiction writer Susan Spann’s blog. Turns out Susan and I have more than a passion for history in common—we share a disdain for socks. 
Stop by as I talk about my desire to “respect history but don’t be smothered by it” and point out that some of the most bizarre and dramatic moments in my novel are truth not fiction.
What If You Don’t Like It?
One day after release of The Sister Queens I am offering absolution to those who don’t find it their cup of tea. Come on over to A Bookish Affair and receive official permission to love me but not my book. 
And speaking of loving me . . . pop over to Between the Sheets for your daily dose of Sophie facts. I share with Heather my advice for aspiring authors, and explain why I am a character junkie.
It’s Launch Day Mes Amis!!!!
It is launch day at last! I am off to celebrate at a luncheon including two of my favorite historical authors—Kate Quinn and Stephanie Dray. But don’t hate me.
The truth is, launching a book involves more work (and sheer terror) than it does champagne. And what launching a debut novel entails in this age of social media is one of the topics I discuss today at The Paperback Swap. Other subjects on the table—why I chose to focus The Sister Queens on only two of the four daughters of Raymond Berenger, Count of Provence; a family controversy about whether I am more like Marguerite or Eleanor; and the book I am working on next. 
Oh and you just might win a copy of The Sister Queens in the Paperback Swap giveaway.
Fairytale Pre-Release Day — Bippity Boppity Book and a Visit to Tanzanite’s Castle
Today Holly at Bippity Boppity Book shares her thoughts on The Sister Queens in a marvelous and very favorable review. Holly says:
In Marguerite and Eleanor Sophie Perinot manages to create two characters who are polar opposites but equally interesting and believable.
And she will be:
recommending this to everyone I know who loves historical fiction and putting this author on my “buy immediately” list for her future releases.
Thank you Holly!
And while The Sister Queens is enjoying the star treatment at Bippity Boppity, I am paying a visit to a castle—Tanzanite’s Castle Full of Books—where my hostess Daphne (besides excellent tea and crumpets) has some very insightful questions for me. Stop by for a crumpet and find out how I became a writer and what drew me to the 13th century.
Finally, if you haven’t ordered your copy yet, both Holly and Daphne have copies to giveaway.
Never on a Sunday – Well, Hardly Ever
Generally I take a blogging break on weekends, but I just had to make an exception for a visit with Lisa Yarde at Unusual Historicals. Lisa and I met several years ago at a Historical Novel Society Conference and have been friends since.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Savoyards (Marguerite and Eleanor’s powerful relations on their mother’s side), or you’re curious about the creative passion I pursue when I am not writing, put down your Sunday paper, pour yourself a mug of coffee and stop by.
A Birthday Interview with Yours Truly at Passages to the Past
Today is my birthday and I can’t think of a better way to spend it than with Amy Bruno at her marvelous blog Passages to the Past. In the first big interview of my official HFVB Tour I share the inspiration behind The Sister Queens and discuss some common misconceptions about 13th century women.
Come on over and get to know me better. They’ll even be virtual cake in the form of a giveaway 🙂 Just don’t expect me to tell you my age.
The Shit Hits The Fan – What a Way to Start a Blog Tour
Two weeks until The Sister Queens’ publication date!!!
Today I officially dip my toe into the blogosphere in support of the launch of my debut. Over the next weeks it will be hard to avoid me in the virtual world, as many gracious bloggers open up their personal space to me.
First up, a visit with my dear friend and fellow book-preggo Mindy McGinnis at her blog Writer, Writer, Pants on Fire. And right out of the starting gate (as anyone who knows Mindy would expect) the SHIT has hit the fan. To wit, Mindy subjects me to one of her “SHIT (Submission Hell – It’s True)” interviews. Please drop by and find out about my personal journey on the way to securing my book deal. My advice for those going out submission – never say yes (to an agent or a publisher) just to say yes, and keep lots of chocolate handy.