Cindy Vallar

Author, Editor, & Workshop Presenter
P. O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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WelcomeThistles & 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 I invite you to explore my writing and research, historical fiction, e-books, and Scotland. You will also find information about the workshops I offer, my editing service, and the best books I've reviewed for Historical Novels Review and Pirates and Privateers.

Once again, welcome to Thistles & Pirates. Enjoy your visit!

Warmest regards,
Cindy


(updated 14 May 2012)
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Cover Art: The Scottish ThistleCover Art: Pirates Sail the Seven Seas
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Anyone who orders The Scottish Thistle will receive a FREE CD. Virtual Lochaber, an interactive mapping and points of interest program,  lets you explore Lochaber, Scotland where Clan Cameron lives.

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Recent Articles & Interviews Recent Book Reviews

 
Rachel Wall
Pirates and Privateers
, May 2012

For young children
When You're a Pirate Dog and Other Pirate Poems
by Eric Ode and illustrated by Jim Harris
Poetry

The Pirate, Pink
by Jan Day and illustrated by Janeen I. Mason
Picture Book

Pirate Pink and Treasures of the Reef
by Jan Day and illustrated by Janeen I. Mason
Picture Book


For older children and young adults


For adults
Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble
Historical Romance

A River to Cross by Yvonne Harris
Historical Romance

The Sun and the Moon by Patricia Ryan
Historical Romance


True Highland Spirit by Amanda Forester
Historical Romance

Island of Wings by Karin Altenberg
Historical Fiction

Vasa by Fred Hocker
Naval History

Coping with Capture
Modern Piracy

Utmost Gallantry by Kevin D. McCrainie
Naval History, War of 1812

The War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey
History, War of 1812

Perilous Fight by Stephen Budiansky
Naval History, War of 1812


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Cover Flat: The Scottish Thistle
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...
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The Scottish Jacobite Uprising

Listen to my discussion of the Rising of 1745 with The History Czar
(Aired on 16 April 2010)
Listen to my interview about The Scottish Thistle and writing historical fiction on The Chanta Rand Show (Aired on 5 April 2011)


Selected as a Recommended Book to Read for Winter 2011 by the Military Writers Society of America
Military Writers Society of America


Odin's Stone
A medieval historical romance short story

Setting: Isle of Skye

Clans: Gillean & Fingon (present-day Clans MacLean & MacKinnon)


Pirates and Privateers

The history of maritime piracy throughout the world from Ancient times to Modern Day


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Home
About Me
Appearances & Book Signings
Editing Services
E-Books Historical Fiction vs. History My Excerpts: Novels My Excerpts: Short Stories
My Other Writings My Reviews Pirates & Privateers Recommended Books to Read
Research: Favorite Links Research: My Resources Scotland: Clan Cameron Scotland: Highlands Workshop Photos
Scotland: Thistle's Scotland 1 Scotland: Thistle's Scotland 2 Web Rings & Memberships Website Awards
Workshops Contact Me Sign My Guestbook Subscribe to my T&P Newsletter