| 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 also include information for readers and writers about the workshops I offer, my editing service, 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 3 February 2010)
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Haltom City Public Library Wednesday, 24 February 2010 7:00 PM Topic: A Night of Romance -- Local authors, including me, read from their novels 4809 Haltom Road Haltom City, Texas The History Czar Friday, 16 April 2010 Topic: The Rising of 1745 I'll apppear on this weekly history radio program to talk about the history behind The Scottish Thistle.Maryland Writers' Association 22nd Annual Conference Saturday, 22 April 2010 Topic: Opening Doors into the Past: Researching and Writing Historical Fiction Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn Baltimore, Maryland If you'd like me to speak to your group or teach a workshop, please contact me.
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Workshops Schedule for 2010
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Things You Didn’t Know about The
Scottish Thistle
Queen of Happy Endings, 2 December 2009 As the Pages Turn, 2 December 2009 Medieval Pirates Pirates and Privateers, February 2010 Recently Published Book Reviews For young children
The Pirate Vortex by Deborah Cannon Science Fiction Scratch Kitten on the Pirate's Shoulder by Jessica Green and Illustrated by Mitch Vane Chapter Book Fiction For adults Master of the Sweet Trade by Elizabeth Moisan Historical Fiction
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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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