| Cindy Vallar
Author, Columnist,
& Editor
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| Cindy Vallar
Author, Columnist,
& Editor
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Thistles & Pirates may seem a strange name for my home page, but thistles and pirates are the foundation of my writing career. The Scottish Thistle, a historical novel about Scotland's Rising of 1745, is my first novel. Pirates and Privateers is my monthly maritime history column. Within these pages you will find excerpts and reviews of my novel, pictures and links on Scotland, articles about pirates, and the research resources I consult when writing. I've also included information for readers and writers about e-books and e-publishing, and historical fiction versus history, as well as links to my other writings and the best books I've reviewed for Historical Novels Review and Pirates and Privateers.
Once again, welcome to Thistles & Pirates. I'd love to know what you think, but most of all Enjoy!
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Payments accepted: Check, Money Order, PayPal, Credit CardAnyone who orders The Scottish Thistle will receive a FREE. Virtual Lochaber, an interactive mapping and points of interest program, lets you explore Lochaber, Scotland where Clan Cameron lives.
Read the latest review of The Scottish Thistle
Warmest regards,
Cindy(updated 4 June 2009)
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Monday, 21 September 2009
Topic: Researching and Writing Historical Fiction & Booksigning Location: Richardson
Public Library
Recent Booksigning at Denton Writers League Picture If you'd like me to speak to your group or teach a workshop, please contact me.
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Blood: The History behind the Novel (part 4)
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Cover art by Trace Edward Zaber
Loyalty and honor. A Highland warrior prizes both more than life, and when he swears his oath on the dirk, he must obey or die. Duncan Cameron heeds his chief's order without question, but discovers his wife-to-be is no fair maiden. Although women are no longer trained in the art of fighting, Rory MacGregor follows in the footsteps of her Celtic ancestors. Secrets from the past and superstitious folk endanger Rory and Duncan as much as Bonnie Prince Charlie and his uprising to win back the British throne for his father. Rory and Duncan must make difficult choices that pit honor and duty against trust and love...
Pirates
and Privateers
The history of maritime piracy throughout
the world from Ancient times to Modern Day
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