June 13, 2007
There've been a few people who've read the Gardella Vampire Chronicles and have commented that they thought Victoria acted too…well, modern…for her time period. I think their thinking was that how did a woman raised in an era where females were expected to marry and bear an heir and let everything be done for them–how did a woman like her actually learn how to extend herself and be bold enough to fight vampires. To take charge and lead the battle against them, and not step back and let decisions be made for her.
I've always stood by the fact that there have been women in every time period who've pushed the boundaries, broken the rules, and expected something more than what life was supposed to give them. The suffragettes are only one example. Eleanor of Aquitaine is another example–my word, the woman led a group of female soldiers on Crusade! Not to mention ruled her own lands that were as large as England at one point.
Anyway, I'm pleased to say that for those of you who are interested in learning more about these "uppity women" of historic times, there's a whole series of books written by Vicky León about just that subject. My dear friend Esri Rose wrote a fabulous article about Ms. León and her books at this month's Wet Noodle Posse ezine. So check it out. (Let me know if you think Victoria should be included in Uppity Women Who Carried Stakes in Their Reticules.)
And as for the España reference…I just got word that Spanish rights to The Rest Falls Away sold this week, so the book will be released in Spain sometime in the next year or two! Yay!
Oh…and I just got the cover for The Bleeding Dusk, and although I can't show it to you yet, let me just say that it is amazing. Absolutely stunning. Breathtaking. The best cover I have ever seen. I'm not kidding.
All I'll tell you is that Victoria is on it. And she really looks like Victoria!
Okay, that's all I got. You?
June 13th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Now I can’t wait to see the cover! You’ve had some beautiful ones so far. And congratulations on the Spanish rights!! That is exciting.
June 13th, 2007 at 7:59 am
I agree that there have always been strong women who stood above the rest. I had no problem believing Victoria’s ability to do so.
Oh and I blogged about Rises the NIght last week on my blog. Fabulous book!
Congrats on selling Spanish rights!
And I wanna see the new cover!!!!
June 13th, 2007 at 8:27 am
I have no doubt that there are examples of strong, determined women in every era that did their own thing and either shunned or manipulated social mores to their own ends, refused to be placed neatly into some societal box, etc.
Great news about the translation in Spain. Hooray for you.
Glad to know you’re thrilled with the Bleeding Dusk cover. Looking forward to see it. Word on the street is that it is a reanactment of the Rises cover featuring Victoria.
Just kidding.
BTW, Mary posted interesting news regarding Rises in the contest pictures post if you’re interested.
June 13th, 2007 at 9:21 am
I look forward to seeing the cover for Bleeding Dusk, too.
Congrats on selling the Spanish rights!
June 13th, 2007 at 10:09 am
Ay pero que fabulosas noticias, chica! Congratulations on getting your book in Spanish.
June 13th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I got a curly perm last night
And I can’t WAIT to see the new cover!
June 13th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
All your covers are fabulous, especially the first one! I can’t wait until we get to see it!
June 14th, 2007 at 1:39 am
Colleen, you know how to keep us in suspense, don’t you? We’re all dying to get our hands on the third book and you dangle the hit of a dazzling cover in front of us. No fair!
Congratulations on the Spanish translations. Very cool news.
June 14th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Ooh new cover….for new book..can’t wait!!! I just finished reading Rises of the Night and it was soooo good!!! Can’t wait for the third.
June 15th, 2007 at 8:33 am
when the book is released in spain, i hope you’ll be forced to do a book tour there. it’s one of my favorite places.