Blog Posts for Jacqueline Winspear

Among The Mad, Maisie Dobbs's Newest Mystery, Is Now Available!

Jacqueline Winspear — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:23:31 -0800

By the time I sit down to start a new novel, the story I am about to commit to the page has been rolling around in my mind for some time. Of course, there are always surprises - the destitute young girl who turns up on the first page, an unplanned character out of the blue [PARDONABLE LIES]; or a denouement I never expected [MAISIE DOBBS ]. I look forward to those surprises, though the ...

The Liar's Diary

Jacqueline Winspear — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:51:29 -0800

Today, over 300 bloggers, including bestsellers, Emmy winners, movie makers, and publishing houses have come together to talk about THE LIAR'S DIARY by Patry Francis. Why? To give the book the attention it deserves on its release day while Patry takes the time she needs to heal from cancer. First, you need to know something about Patry Francis. What if you worked for years as a waitress and ...

No Writer Is Ordinary

Jacqueline Winspear — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:06:44 -0800

"I've written...about the rhythm of life, be it in the course of our days, or in the events throughout the years which bring us together, for better or for worse. As writers we draw upon these events, those milestones in the rhythm, and we develop character through the lens of passing time."From Jacqueline's Naked Authors blog, August 10th, 2007. to read Jacqueline's archived posts ...