Melissa Addey
My historical novel The Fragrant Concubine: I read a book called China Road which briefly mentioned the legend of the fragrant concubine, which is partly based on a real person but with so many different versions of the story that I found myself wondering whether it was possible to draw all the versions together - The Fragrant Concubine is the result!
My 100 Things to do while Breastfeeding book: I was breastfeeding my baby daughter and doing other stuff (to-do lists, reading books, watching telly) and then I started scribbling down what else you might do in that situation… turned into a book!
My 100 Things to do while Breastfeeding book: I was breastfeeding my baby daughter and doing other stuff (to-do lists, reading books, watching telly) and then I started scribbling down what else you might do in that situation… turned into a book!
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Pat Robinson
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Melissa Addey:
Just finished “A Lady for a Season” and have to say as hard as it was to read, it was worth the myriad of emotions to get through. Have to say, I got a “hangover” after reading this and felt I needed a bath (after reading what Edward endured )to wash the Dr. out of my life! How on earth were you able to come out sane after researching and writing this story?
Clare O'Beara
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Melissa Addey:
Hi Melissa, I have an ARC copy of The Garden of Perfect Brightness. Now I check your page I can see you have an interest in organic gardening. Did this inspire your writing? You may like to check out the Green Group through the Community tab at the top of the page; we have an Organic Chat section and we're always pleased to welcome authors and readers.
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