Inspirational Quote Monday! – 2
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” – W. Somerset Maugham
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” – W. Somerset Maugham
The quote for the week is “”The task of a writer consists of being able to make something out of an idea.” – Thomas Mann
Chivalry – The notion of chivalry comes directly from the medieval ages. Knights lived by a code and conducted themselves with superiority. Not only were they strong and skilled, but they also conducted themselves honorably with bravery, courtesy and gallantry toward woman. What a notion! It’s so romantic to think of the strongest, bravest men […]
Swords — Swords are so adventurous and dangerous that I couldn’t resist adding them in my blog! Swords were a symbol of power in medieval times. It was illegal for anyone outside the medieval nobility to own a sword. Swords were very expensive and many of the lower classes couldn’t afford them anyway. Knights were […]
Jousts – Knights on horseback thundering down the field with lances poised to knock down their opponent. Tournaments to host such brilliant spectacles were found throughout Europe. I use jousts in my novels to show my hero’s strength, his prowess. Imagine the training the knights must have gone through to be ready for a joust! […]
Knights – Is there anything more romantic than a knight in shining armor? Handsome and intimidating on his warhorse, full plate armor or chain mail protecting his body, holding a lance or a sword. Glorious. Magnificent. Strong. The medieval knight embodies chivalry. In my novels, my hero is almost always a knight. I enjoy writing […]