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Kerry Chaput is an award-winning historical fiction author who writes about daring women with loads of adventure and a splash of magic. Kerry’s writing has been an Historical Novel Society editor’s choice, with Midwest Book Review calling her a “Master of the genre.” She’s also been a finalist for Sarton Women’s Book Award and the Chaucer Book Award for early historical fiction. Born in California, she now calls the Pacific Northwest home. Kerry frequents hiking trails, coffee shops, and independent bookstores near her home in Bend, Oregon.

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Kerry Chaput I always hit the trail when I get writers block. There are so many amazing hiking trails in Central Oregon, and being out amongst the trees and along …moreI always hit the trail when I get writers block. There are so many amazing hiking trails in Central Oregon, and being out amongst the trees and along the river always clears up my mind and I find stories and characters feel that they are speaking to me when I am out there. It works every time!(less)
Kerry Chaput Write freely and write often. I always write for myself. I write what feels good to me and what I need to feel. When you write towards what you think …moreWrite freely and write often. I always write for myself. I write what feels good to me and what I need to feel. When you write towards what you think people want to read, it is hard to get an authenticity to it. Be real and raw and honest, and the rest will happen naturally. (less)
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This book is the first in the Defying the Crown series which tells the story of Isabelle Colette, a fierce Protestant living in 1661 La Rochelle, France. Isabelle can finally live free of harassment and torture if she converts to Catholicism, the relig Read more of this blog post »
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“I always saw my life like a sparkler on Fourth of July - better in theory than delivery.”
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“Why do you not see your strength? We’re all born to this earth, not to the people around us. Everything you need is already in you.”
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“You aren’t afraid?” James asks. “No. We are all placed here for a certain time. There’s no use in fighting for a different outcome.”
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“It was because of them that I started writing stories in the first place. Or maybe, they began writing me.”
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“In between those heartaches are moments of such joy that they change you forever. The magical kisses and first loves and the moment your art shines. Those heartaches are growing pains that let in space for the really good stuff. The stuff you think about when you’re an old lady living with a Mexican bird.”
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“We are eccentric. And we’re in love. So, that’s how it goes. You take what the world says you can’t have, and you hold it tighter.”
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