Ask the Author: Judith Thomson
“My 'Designs of a Gentleman' books have been republished by Troubador. Available at Amazon or at www.troubador.co.uk They are no longer available through Sacristy Press.
” Judith Thomson
” Judith Thomson
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Judith Thomson
Hi Jane! I do some of my best writing early in the morning before the other aspects of the day gets started. I always did this, even when I had three kids to get to school! As for the rest of the day, I don't have regular writing hours like some, or set myself daily word targets. For me it works better to do it whenever the inspiration takes me so I always have paper or my iPad to hand to get those ideas down quickly!
Judith Thomson
Only just seen this, Mary! Hope you like the book. (Madame de Maintenon is in it, but, if you recall, my take on her is a little different from yours!)
Judith Thomson
Yes, Mary. The Kindle version is already available on Amazon, I believe. Thanks for asking!
Judith Thomson
I like the idea and am discussing it with my publisher.
Emma Newell
I have read your first book Judith and it is so engaging! I really feel like I am living in 17th century England and France! I do a lot of travelling
I have read your first book Judith and it is so engaging! I really feel like I am living in 17th century England and France! I do a lot of travelling with work so I support audio books too. I have your 2nd book (Part 2) ready to read and I can't wait!
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Nov 22, 2014 04:09AM · flag
Nov 22, 2014 04:09AM · flag
Judith Thomson
I research constantly and the ideas for my stories just come to me.
Emma Newell
Hi Judith, I must admit I was astonished at how historically accurate your book is, this sort of in depth knowledge has clearly come from extensive re
Hi Judith, I must admit I was astonished at how historically accurate your book is, this sort of in depth knowledge has clearly come from extensive research. This adds even more to the credibility of your fantastic lead charter, Philip (who I love)!
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Nov 22, 2014 04:15AM
Nov 22, 2014 04:15AM
Judith Thomson
Thank you Emma. I love him too! Yes, I do research a lot, and I have built up quite a collection of books over the years because you often need to gat
Thank you Emma. I love him too! Yes, I do research a lot, and I have built up quite a collection of books over the years because you often need to gather information from several sources since they can often vary. The internet is useful too, of course, to discover things quickly, but I always rely upon my reference books.
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Nov 23, 2014 05:06AM
Nov 23, 2014 05:06AM
Judith Thomson
A 'spin off' from my five Philip Devalle novels, dealing with the plight of the French Huguenots. It is set around some minor characters from the previous books, although some of my old favourites will be appearing in supporting roles!
Judith Thomson
Keep writing and never give up!
Judith Thomson
Bringing my characters to life.
Judith Thomson
I write a different part of the story and return later to the bit that won't come. Works for me!
Judith Thomson
As a writer of historical novels, visiting the Chateau of Versailles and other great places from the past.
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