| Cindy
Vallar
Author,
Editor, & Workshop
Presenter |
 |
| Cindy
Vallar
Author,
Editor, & Workshop
Presenter |
|
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 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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Payments accepted: Check, Money Order, PayPal, Credit CardAnyone 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 |
| 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 |
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...Read an excerpt
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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
Pirates
and Privateers
The history of maritime piracy throughout
the world from Ancient times to Modern Day
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