Candace Robb's Blog

A Lion’s Ransom has been out for a month and has garnered wonderful reader reviews (“a cracking read and totally engaging,” “another fast-paced and compelling tale,” “paints a vivid picture of 14th century York and the political tensions of the time,” “outstanding,” “A complex...

It is the eve of the Epiphany, Twelfth Night, I am anticipating/celebrating the publication of A Lion’s Ransom, Owen Archer 16! Perhaps authors should not admit to favorites, but I am ever one to ignore such warnings, so I will share with you that...

It’s a busy season for the Owen Archer series. Most importantly, we’re just 2 weeks away from the publication of Owen Archer #16, A Lion’s Ransom–preorder here, or at your preferred bookshop. I’m excited for you to read it! Booklist says: “…a story about...

I’m delighted to announce that the publication date for A Lion’s Ransom has been advanced from early February to 6 January 2025–less than two months away! You can preorder at this link. I will be talking to Barbara Peters at Poisoned Pen Press about...

I am excited to share with you the atmospheric cover art for A Lion’s Ransom, Owen Archer 16, to be published by Severn House in early February 2026. Isn’t it stunning? [For the vision impaired, a description of the cover: A cloaked man stands...

I’ve been away from this blog for a long stretch, so before I dive into musings about life in medieval York in my next post I am here to bring you up to date on what is happening on my publishing front. Good things!...

In stressful times, with so many suffering immense loss and or steeling themselves for imminent chaos, I wonder whether I’m being selfish sitting in my office spending a chunk of my day writing fiction. I do other things, volunteering, gardening, but a good part...

It’s been a busy month with the launch of the 15th Owen Archer mystery, A Snake in the Barley. I’ve been delighted with critics’ and readers’ reviews. “A story of love, danger, and political intrigue sure to please history buffs.” (Kirkus Reviews) “…the rich,...

Firstly… The 15th entry in my Owen Archer series, A Snake in the Barley, is out in the world this week. I am looking forward to a launch at a local bookstore on Wednesday evening (4 December), a place close enough that I’m there...

Your wait is almost over! The 15th Owen Archer mystery, A Snake in the Barley, will be out on 3 December. I am excited to share with you the cover and my publisher’s description, plus a bit of background on the story. Where is...