Happy Medieval Monday. My Medieval Monday friends are eager to tell you why they love this era. Today I’m hosting Mary Morgan. She’ll tell you where her heart belongs!
I’ve often been asked this question, “Why Medieval
romance? Why not Regency, Victorian, or Western?” In truth, I love them all,
but my heart belongs to one. It started when my fingers opened a book about the
great Irish King, Brian Boru (941-1014A.D.). His story is legendary, especially
with the people of Ireland. King Brian led the Irish to the peak of their
Golden Age—from poetry, arts, saints, and scholars. A spark ignited within my
soul for more.
romance? Why not Regency, Victorian, or Western?” In truth, I love them all,
but my heart belongs to one. It started when my fingers opened a book about the
great Irish King, Brian Boru (941-1014A.D.). His story is legendary, especially
with the people of Ireland. King Brian led the Irish to the peak of their
Golden Age—from poetry, arts, saints, and scholars. A spark ignited within my
soul for more.
I sought out tales of knights in shining armor and
folk heroes, delving into a life teeming with richness, though at times harsh
and violent. Yet, it wasn’t until I devoured the history of Brian Boru that I
became immersed in medieval life. From there, I treasured tales of life in
castles, traveling on horseback, studying foods and herbs. My list is endless
and always growing on medieval ways. Yes, there are even days when I long to travel
back in time and explore the history, lore, and beliefs.
folk heroes, delving into a life teeming with richness, though at times harsh
and violent. Yet, it wasn’t until I devoured the history of Brian Boru that I
became immersed in medieval life. From there, I treasured tales of life in
castles, traveling on horseback, studying foods and herbs. My list is endless
and always growing on medieval ways. Yes, there are even days when I long to travel
back in time and explore the history, lore, and beliefs.
Therefore, when it came time to pen my own stories, it
only made sense for me to place them all in a medieval setting. One might say I
live vicariously through my characters. It’s a love affair with all things
medieval.
only made sense for me to place them all in a medieval setting. One might say I
live vicariously through my characters. It’s a love affair with all things
medieval.
For more about my stories, please visit my book page: http://www.marymorganauthor.com/books
Author Bio:
Award-winning
Scottish paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan, resides in Northern
California, with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels
to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these
countries and vows to return.
Scottish paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan, resides in Northern
California, with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels
to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these
countries and vows to return.
Mary’s passion for books started at an
early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time
daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It
wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her
true calling—writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are
coming to life within her stories.
early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time
daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It
wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her
true calling—writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are
coming to life within her stories.
Thanks so much for hosting me on Medieval Monday, Ruth! 🙂
It's my pleasure, Mary!
Mary, you're a true lover of history, thus your calling to write Medievals. It's wonderful that you've followed your passion. Off to check out your books. I adore Ireland and Scotland. Best success to you!
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