A number of people have asked the following question at my appearances or via email. I therefore decided to make a quick post to give everyone the answer, since it seems to be on people’s minds.
The question: is the history contained in Witch In the Wind accurate?
The quick answer: Yes. Absolutely.
While we’re at it, go ahead and buy a copy to learn this history for yourself! Witch In the Wind Buy Link!!!
As many of you know, I have a Ph.D. in history. When I set novels in the past, I am meticulous about being as accurate as possible. Yes, I am aware that vampires, witches, and magic did not exist in history. I want the context, however, to accurately reflect the history. The French Revolution in The Vampire’s Angel, the Old South in The Vampire’s Quest, even the burning of Notre Dame Cathedral in The Vampire’s War include accurate descriptions of the era.
To prepare for Witch In the Wind, for example, I read at least ten books on pirate history. Therefore, the pirate governance, punishment, daily life, and warfare are rendered as close to the real history as possible, given that I wove magic into the mix.
As my mother once accused me: “you’re sneaky and made me learn some history in reading your novels.” Guilty as charged.