Writing is a solitary profession and even when you’re enjoying what you’re doing, there are times you need to stick your head over the trenches and see what the rest of the world is doing.
After writing solidly for 8 weeks solidly – Moonstone Conspiracy and the Three Ships short story – I needed to take a break. I felt I was getting stale and going from an in-depth full length novel to a light short story I found my muse trying to escape out the window.
To be a good writer, you have to read good books, said CS Lewis, so that’s what I’ve done and thoroughly enjoyed Alison Stuart’s Claiming The Rebel’s Heart.
Here’s my review:
It’s no secret that I’ve been a fan of Alison Stuart’s English Revolution books and Claiming The Rebel’s Heart is now another favourite.
I won’t go into the plot suffice to say that she brings the period to life, creating a taut drama where the hero and heroine’s relationship develops authentically against the claustrophobic backdrop of a castle under siege.
Another review has described reading the book as like seeing a movie and that is a very apt description. The sights, sounds and yes, even smells are vividly depicted.
A great read.