Candace Robb
About me
As Candace Robb I’m author of the Owen Archer mysteries and the Margaret Kerr trilogy, and I sometimes dabble in contemporary crime. As Emma Campion I’m currently writing historical novels about medieval women whose reputations intrigue me. The first of these is The King’s Mistress, a novel of Alice Perrers, available now in the US, UK, Germany and Italy–though in Italy it’s attributed to Candace Robb. I’m currently working on the life of Joan of Kent, such a fascinating woman that I’ve decided to write two books about her, working titles The Rebel Pawn and The Hero’s Wife.
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“One forges one’s style on the terrible anvil of daily deadlines….The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.” Émile Zola This quote from today’s Writer’s Almanac struck a chord as I dash toward the end of this revision. I felt guilty taking time out…
14th Century Burial Beneath Pavings Behind Betty’s in St Helen’s Square, York
The skull of a man who had suffered a life-threatening wound that blinded him in early adulthood has been unearthed behind Betty’s Tearooms. Archaeologists from YAT have dated the remains to the late 14th century and have now closed the alleyway to excavate the shallow grave. Some believe it might…
Some Quotes About the Writing Life
In an interview with A. L. Kennedy in the NYT (13 Mar 13), John Williams asks: “Have you ever learned anything specific about your craft from reading a critic’s reaction to your work?” She replies: “From a professional critic, no. I’ve never expected to. In the U.K., the critical culture…