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# THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT CRYSTAL
Books, Food and Everything In Between
#### **ABOUT CRYSTAL**
#### **February 2019**
Historical Novel Society - [Review](https://historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-chefs-secret-a-novel/)
**“King twists in romance, mystery, cultural richness, and some zesty research. Scappi’s secrets are unveiled at a pace that simmers with intrigue…Mixed together with decadent banquets and sweeping historical detail, King has a recipe that entices the senses…Giovanni’s world is vibrant in both visual and flavorful detail.”**
It’s All About the Book- [Author Spotlight](https://itsallaboutthebook.org/2019/02/15/author-spotlight-crystal-king/)
Brooklyn Digest - [Review ](http://www.brooklyndigest.org/2019/02/books-take-trip-to-renaissance-italy.html)
***The Chef’s Secret* is a trip back to one of the most compelling times in history, complete with a story wrapped in a mystery.**
Write On Cindy - [Review](https://writeoncindy.com/2019/02/11/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king-giveaway/)
**"THE CHEF’S SECRET has been compared in scope and complexity to Dan Brown’s bestsellers. I for one, think it’s much better, certainly more delicious."**
Library of Clean Reads - [Review](http://www.libraryofcleanreads.com/2019/02/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king-review.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+LibraryOfCleanReads+(Library+of+Clean+Reads)&m=1)
Women Writers, Women’s Books - [Recommended Reads](http://booksbywomen.org/recommended-reads/)
Historical Novel Society -[Exploring Food as the “Great Connector” in The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King](https://historicalnovelsociety.org/exploring-food-as-the-great-connector-in-the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
Book Ramblings - [Review](http://bookramblings.net/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
Historical Novels.info - [Review](http://www.historicalnovels.info/Chefs-Secret.html)
Culinary Adventures with Camilla - [Butternut Squash Tourte (The Chef's Secret)](http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2019/02/butternut-squash-tourte-chefssecret.html)
Long and Short Reviews - [Guest Blog Post ](http://www.longandshortreviews.com/guest-blogs/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-renaissance-italy-by-crystal-king-guest-blog/)
Liz & Lisa - [Best Books of the Month: February ](https://www.lizandlisa.com/blog/2019/2/best-books-of-the-month-february?fbclid=IwAR1w_BRa_6Zj3xfI8gZqBDY6PjWafkBUahydrGCOToS-j_vytGOb3YYvt00)
Book Riot - [All the Books](https://bookriot.com/listen/new-releases-and-more-for-february-12-2019/)
Blog Talk Radio - [Conversations Live Radio with Cyrus Webb](https://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2019/02/12/author-crystal-king-returns-to-conversationslive-with-thechefssecret)
Beth Fish Reads - [Today's Read ](https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/02/todays-read-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king.html)
**"ripe with period details, individuals from history, and lots of social and political intrigue."**
Jorie Loves a Story - [Review ](https://jorielovesastory.com/2019/02/12/book-review-the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
Jean Book Nerd
Luca’s Italy Blog - [Review ](https://lucasitaly.com/2019/02/13/the-chefs-secret/)
Book Fan - [Review](https://bookfanmary.wordpress.com/2019/02/14/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
Novel Meals - [Review](https://novelmeals.wordpress.com/2019/02/14/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
Writer’s Bone - [17 Books That Should Be On Your Radar: February 2019](http://www.writersbone.com/book-recommendations/2019/2/13/17-books-that-should-be-on-your-radar-february-2019)
Chocolate Lady’s Book Reviews - [Review](https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/02/15/seasoned-for-stealth/)
**"This novel is going to be a huge hit with historical fiction lovers, especially those who like culinary and
****biographical fiction thrown into the recipe."**
Linda’s Book Obsession - [Review](https://lindasbookobsession.blog/2019/02/03/lindas-book-obsession-reviews-the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king-atria-books-february-12-2019/)
Weird History Podcast -[ Interview ](https://www.weirdhistorypodcast.com/2019/02/04/186-crystal-king-on-the-chefs-secret/)
Fiction Addiction Blog - [Review ](https://www.thefictionaddiction.com/the-chefs-secret/)
**"You’ll need a snack, or five, while you read this" and "a solid page-turner, with warm and believable characters."**
Hasty Book List - [Five Books Coming Out in February](https://www.hastybooklist.com/home/5-books-coming-out-in-february)
#### **January 2019**
BookBub - [30 of the Best Historical Fiction Novels Coming in 2019](https://www.bookbub.com/blog/2019/01/07/best-historical-fiction-books-novels-2019-editorial-blurbs)
**"King's newest has been called "a delight for the senses" and we're in full agreement with that high praise!"**
Booklist - Review (print only...[see copy here](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M6LnI7mpd5k/XBkzWc-kXyI/AAAAAAAAAa0/jMza0m2HGAwizVZm61BtP_5qKixaZY9MwCLcBGAs/s1600/Adult-Atria-King_Crystal.jpg))**
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**“With adventure, engaging characters, and an absorbing mystery, King expertly blends fact with fiction, intrigue, and a powerful love story. Well written and perfectly paced, *The Chef's Secret *is a fascinating immersion into sixteenth-century Italian life, an introduction to the world's first celebrity chef, and a reminder of the power of food to influence a civilization.”**
#### **December 2018**
Authorlink Readers & Writers Magazine - [Review](https://authorlink.com/bookreview/the-chefs-secret-by-crystal-king/)
**"Read it for the fiction and intrigue, but stay for the food."**
#### **May 2018**
La Historia En Mis Libros - [Entrevista a Crystal King, Autora de «EL BANQUETE DE LOS PLACERES»](https://www.lahistoriaenmislibros.com/entrevista-a-crystal-king-autora-de-el-banquete-de-los-placeres/) (Spain)
The Nibble - [FOOD FUN: 400 Food Histories](https://www.thenibble.com/blog/2018/05/02/food-fun-400-food-histories/)
#### **April 2018 **
Tavola Mediterranea[ - Pear Patina (recipe)](http://tavolamediterranea.com/2018/04/06/roman-sweet-tooth-pear-patina/)
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**Tavola Mediterranea - [Vatia's Fig-Stuffed Piglets (recipe)](http://tavolamediterranea.com/2018/04/07/vatias-pastry-wrapped-ham/)
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#### **February 2018**
Cook the Books Book Club Recipe [round up](https://cookthebooksclub.blogspot.com/2018/02/feast-of-sorrow-round-up.html) including feasts by:
- [Novel Meals](https://novelmeals.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king-the-featured-selection-of-cook-the-books/)
- [A Day in the Life on the Farm](https://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2017/12/pork-wellington-cookthebooks.html)
- [Culinary Adventures with Camilla](https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2017/12/parthian-game-hens-cookthebooks.html)
- [Delaware Girl Eats](http://delawaregirleats.typepad.com/blog/2018/01/persian-lamb-shank-with-spices-and-couscous.html)
- [Reviews, Chews and How-Tos](http://rchreviews.blogspot.com/2018/01/feast-of-sorrow-whole30-chicken-apicius.html)
- [Briciole](http://www.pulcetta.com/2018/01/recipe-braised-celery-leeks.html)
- [Our Good Life](http://www.terristeffes.com/2018/01/feast-of-sorrow-cook-books-club.html)
#### **January 2018**
CBC Books - [95 must-read books from 2017](http://www.cbc.ca/books/95-must-read-books-from-2017-as-recommended-by-you-1.4467986)
#### **December 2017**
Food 52 - [Excerpt from my article Let Them Eat (Honey) Cake in Eaten magazine](https://food52.com/blog/21281-eaten-food-magazine-is-all-about-history)
#### **September 2017**
The Green Man Review - [Review](http://thegreenmanreview.com/wordpress1/books/crystal-kings-feast-of-sorrow)
***"Feast of Sorrow *has a level of intrigue worthy of George R. R. Martin’s *Song of Ice and Fire*...it’s spellbinding."**
Cindy Rosel - Thoughts on This 'n That - [Review](https://writeoncindy.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king-giveaways/)
**"The historical characters are written with such detail, you get to know them intimately. The elaborate descriptions of food, including the historical significance can not be highlighted enough."**
#### **August 2017**
Sante Magazine - [A Taste of Ancient Rome at Benedetto](http://sante.isantemagazine.com/santemagazine/august_2017/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=1&folio=7#pg7)
Milk Street Radio - [Interview](https://www.177milkstreet.com/radio/the-new-york-times-kim-severson-on-paula-deen-alton-brown-and-thomas-keller)
> This [#MilkStreetRadio](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MilkStreetRadio?src=hash): [@kimseverson](https://twitter.com/kimseverson), [@crystallyn](https://twitter.com/crystallyn), [@AaronECarroll](https://twitter.com/aaronecarroll), [@cpkimball](https://twitter.com/cpkimball)'s top 5 food books, and margaritas. [https://t.co/qLbaN7dtBp](https://t.co/qLbaN7dtBp) [pic.twitter.com/hIPXRTx5km](https://t.co/hIPXRTx5km)
>
> — 177 Milk Street (@177MilkStreet) [August 11, 2017](https://twitter.com/177MilkStreet/status/896076662550417408)
The Protagonist Speaks - [Thrasius in Feast of Sorrow](https://theprotagonistspeaks.com/2017/08/18/thrasius-of-feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king)
Food in Books -** **[Review](https://foodinbooks.com/2017/07/31/feast-of-sorrow-a-novel-of-ancient-rome-by-crystal-king/)
**"Foodie nerd porn literature!"**
#### **July 2017**
The Food Poet - [Interview](https://thefoodpoet.com/2017/07/09/feast-of-sorrow-book-review/)
The Reading Lists - [Denise Landis/Cook's Cook Reads FEAST OF SORROW](http://www.thereadinglists.com/denise-landis-reading-list/)
The History Author Show on iHeartRadio - [Interview](http://historyauthor.com/2017/07/crystal-king-feast-of-sorrow/)
Barnes & Noble Blog - [8 Fictional Beach Reads for Foodies](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/8-fictional-beach-reads-foodies)
***"Feast of Sorrow* makes for a great summer read, particularly if one’s summer trip is to Rome."**
Boston Sunday Morning Review 98.5 Sports Hub - [Interview](https://soundcloud.com/crystallyn-1/crystal-king-on-the-mat-schaffer-boston-sunday-morning-review-985-sports-hub)
**Center for Fiction -[ Long-listed for First Novel Prize](http://centerforfiction.org/awards/the-first-novel-prize/2017-first-novel-prize-long-list)**
Cook the Books Club: [Feast of Sorrow chosen for Dec/Jan Book to read](http://cookthebooksclub.blogspot.com/2017/06/announcement-our-next-four-selections.html)
BookBrowse Q&A -[ Interview](https://www.bookbrowse.com/author_interviews/full/index.cfm/author_number/2940/crystal-king)
#### **June 2017**
Elisabeth Storrs [interviews Crystal King](https://www.elisabethstorrs.com/on-inspiration-crystal-king/)
Night Owl Reviews - [Review](https://www.nightowlreviews.com/V5/Reviews/Pamela-Robinson-reviews-Feast-Of-Sorrow-by-Crystal-King)
** "Ancient Rome came alive in this book and I loved every minute of it from visiting the marketplace to imagining the togas. Highly encourage readers to buy this one."**
ScoutCambridge - [Interview](http://scoutcambridge.com/feast-of-sorrow/)
New England Cable News - Television Interview
Weird History Podcast - [Interview](http://www.interestingtimespodcast.com/2017/132-crystal-king-on-feast-of-sorrow/)
Boston Globe - [New England Literary News](https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2017/06/15/part-history-part-memoir-look-golden-age-boston/R1Fav2ckvECQHQ0pdV1PIN/story.html)
DigBoston - [Feast of Sorrow In The Flesh](https://digboston.com/feast-of-sorrow-in-the-flesh/)
Authorlink - [Review](https://authorlink.com/2017/05/19/feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king-2017/)
"In *Feast of Sorrow*, Crystal King brings the dangerous world of Ancient Rome to life with all its pleasures, pitfalls, flavors and fickleness. Sprinkled throughout with genuine recipes from the works of Apicius, **this book is a treat for lovers of history – and cooking."**
Novel Knight - [Review](http://novelknight.com/2017/04/mini-review-feast-sorrow-crystal-king/)
**"King knows how to create a story meant to intrigue and delight."**
Romance Reviews Today - [Review](http://romrevtoday.com/Author%20Pages/King,%20Crystal/Feast%20of%20Sorrows.htm)
**"FEAST OF SORROW is an amazingly detailed, beautifully written tale of Caesar's Rome...****Do not miss this excellent novel."**
The Readable Feast Awards - [Finalist for Culinary Writing](http://www.thereadablefeast.com/vote2017.html)
#### **May 2017**
Boston Globe - [A novelist and a chef team up. The result: an Ancient Roman feast](https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2017/05/29/novelist-and-chef-team-the-result-ancient-roman-feast/SqAQGBrMidj8dFKUOXekdO/story.html)
Boston Magazine - [Can't Miss Food Events in June](http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2017/05/30/june-2017-food-drink-events-boston/) - Scroll to the event: A Taste of Ancient Rome at Benedetto
> epicurious - [One of These Food Books Could Be the Next Sweetbitter](http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/summer-food-book-beach-reads-if-you-like-sweetbitter-article)
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> "It's **an upstairs/downstairs drama meets food porn meets historical fiction**" and "It’s the perfect book to tuck in your suitcase if you’re planning a trip to Italy this summer, or to inspire you to take your entertaining to the next level."
Book Browse, [review](https://www.bookbrowse.com/reviews/index.cfm/book_number/3575/feast-of-sorrow)
**"If this debut work is a taste of what King can serve up, I am hungrily looking forward to the feasts she'll cook up with next."**
Blogtalk Radio, Conversations with Cyrus Webb - [Radio Interview](http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2017/05/10/author-crystal-king-talks-feastofsorrow-on-conversationslive)
> Associated Press (this link via ABC Go) - [Review: Food is the true main course in ‘Feast of Sorrow’](http://abcnews.go.com/amp/Entertainment/wireStory/review-food-true-main-feast-sorrow-47138641)
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> "If true gastronomy resides at the intersection of food, art and culture, then Crystal King’s debut novel can only be described as** a gastronomical delight.**"
Historical Novel Society - [Interview: New Voices: Marc Graham, Linnea Hartsuyker, Jess Kidd & Crystal King](https://historicalnovelsociety.org/new-voices-marc-graham-linnea-hartsuyker-jess-kidd-crystal-king/) (membership required)
History Geek in Town - [Review](http://historygeekintown.com/book-review-feast-sorrow-crystal-king/)
"If you are looking for a **dark, brilliant and carefully researched** historical novel, look no further than the Feast of Sorrow."
Historical Novel Society - [Review](https://historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/feast-of-sorrow)
"**King shines as a food writer **and guarantees that the reader will finish this book with a new knowledge of ancient cooking—and perhaps a persistent craving for roast dormice and flamingo tongue."
#### **April 2017**
HuffPost BookFilter - [Review](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/5903ade0e4b084f59b49f8e7)
**"...a big, fat, juicy read...We think we’ve just discovered the Food Channel’s first miniseries...."**
Wonders & Marvels [Five for Friday - Interview](http://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2017/04/five-friday-crystal-king.html)
> NPR Food - The Salt -[What Did Ancient Romans Eat? New Novel Serves Up Meals And Intrigue](http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/04/28/525892896/what-did-ancient-romans-eat-new-novel-serves-up-meals-and-intrigue)
The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews - [Review](http://drchazan.blogspot.co.il/2017/04/sins-and-secrets-of-ancient-epicure.html)
"**If this, King's debut work, is an appetizer of King's talent, we should all hungrily await the courses she has on her forthcoming menus.**"
Unabridged Chick - [Review ](http://www.unabridgedchick.net/2017/04/book-review-feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal.html)
"Everything about this book captivated me...
This was just **a fabulous read** -- a top ten for 2017."
The Irregular Reader - [Review](https://theirregularreaderblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/book-review-feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king/)
"**King has a wonderful (and rare) talent for blending the historical and fictional aspects of the book together, providing needed background without sacrificing pace**."
Paperback Radio - [Interview](http://www.paperbackradio.com/interview-crystal-king/)
What Cathy Read Next - [Review](http://crystalking.com/news/Book%20Review:%20Feast%20of%20Sorrow%20by%20Crystal%20King)
"Political rivalries and the jockeying for position, power and influence are played out through the medium of food at elaborate banquets featuring the choicest and most expensive ingredients. It’s a **game of gastronomic one-upmanship but one with dangerous consequences.**"
17 Scribes - [Interview](http://17scribes.com/2017/04/25/interview-with-crystal-king-author-of-feast-of-sorrows/)
Megahan Masterson's blog - [Interview](http://meghanmastersonauthor.com/book-addiction-feast-of-sorrow/)
Reviewed by Mom - [Review](https://whatcathyreadnext.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/book-review-feast-of-sorrow-by-crystal-king/)
**"Truly remarkable.** In addition to the outstanding setting she creates, King has woven a fantastic story of a phenomenal cast of characters who provide lots of drama over the span of the book."
The Gilmore Guide to Books - [Review](http://gilmoreguidetobooks.com/2017/04/feast-of-sorrow-a-novel-of-ancient-rome/)
**"...a banquet of dishy reading that satisfies."**
Boston Herald Radio - [Status Report](http://crystalking.com/crystal-king/2017/4/18/video-did-not-kill-this-radio-star) (Interview)
BookBub - [10 Great Historical Fiction Books Coming This April](https://media.bookbub.com/blog/2017/04/03/historical-fiction-books-coming-april-2017/)
#### **March 2017**
[RT Book Reviews](https://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/feast-sorrow) says "**The Food Network meets HBO’s Rome** in this exciting debut where King stirs up a tale of the first cookbook author, whose ambition led to his destruction. In this page-turning debut, King illuminates the past with vivid descriptions and colorful accounts of everyday Roman life, intrigue, politics and food. Truly a feast for readers, since every aspect of the characters and the background is viewed through food, the essence that pushes the plot forward. You don’t need to be a foodie to savor this tale of drama and betrayal."
#### **February 2017**
[Kirkus Reviews](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/crystal-king/feast-of-sorrow/) calls Feast of Sorrow "**addictively readable**" and "the food lore is fascinating and the time period is inherently dramatic," and "aficionados of all things SPQR will eat this up."
#### **January 2017**
BookRiot - [100 Must Read Books: Food in Fiction](http://bookriot.com/2017/01/23/100-must-read-books-food-in-fiction)
Booklist Feast of Sorrow Review [Access here, subscription required to view.](https://www.booklistonline.com/Feast-of-Sorrow-Crystal-King/pid=8534962)
"Set against the political backdrop of Augustus and Tiberius Caesar’s reigns, the novel combines exotic menus with the melodrama of a Greek tragedy. **King’s debut is a compelling historical drama with an appetizing center.**"
That's Normal - [Unf! Amy Reads Harder in 2017](http://thats-normal.com/2017/01/unf-amy-reads-harder-2017/)
Library Journal Starred Review of Feast of Sorrow - Print Only
#### **BY CRYSTAL**
#### **February 2019**
LA Review of Books - [Longing for Italy, La Bella Paese: A Conversation Between Crystal King and Stephanie Storey](https://blog.lareviewofbooks.org/interviews/longing-italy-la-bella-paese-conversation-crystal-king-stephanie-storey/)
Literary Hub - [Why We Hunger for Novels About Food: Eleven Writers of 'Food Fiction' Weigh In](https://lithub.com/why-we-hunger-for-novels-about-food/)
Frolic Media - [Top 10 Aphrodisiacs in Renaissance Italy](https://frolic.media/top-ten-aphrodisiacs-in-renaissance-italy/)
Off the Shelf - [The Lure of the Infamous Borgias](https://offtheshelf.com/2019/02/the-borgias-novels-by-kate-quinn/)
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots - [The Chef’s Secret and The Life of Bartolomeo Scappi, Renaissance Celebrity Chef](https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-chefs-secret-and-life-of-bartolomeo.html)
#### **January 2019**
Career Authors - [Instagram 101 for Authors](https://careerauthors.com/instagram-101-for-authors/)
#### **December 2018**
Frolic - [And Unto Us, Christmas Tradition Was Born (Thanks Ancient Rome!)](https://frolic.media/and-unto-us-christmas-tradition-was-born-thanks-ancient-rome/)
Grub Street Blog - [Thinking About Social Media in 2019](https://grubstreet.org/blog/thinking-about-social-media-2019/)
#### **November 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Ten Holiday Gifts for the Writer In Your Life](https://grubstreet.org/blog/10-holiday-gifts-for-the-writer-in-your-life/)
#### **October 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Writers Can Stay Organized and Motivated with these Online Tools](https://grubstreet.org/blog/writers-can-stay-organized-and-motivated-with-these-online-tools-1/)
#### **September 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Seven DON'Ts for Socially Savvy Authors](https://grubstreet.org/blog/social-media-seven-donts/)
#### **August 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Five Things Socially Savvy Authors Should Do Every Day](https://grubstreet.org/blog/five-things-socially-savvy-authors-should-do-every-day/)
#### **July 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Social Media Advice for Authors with Limited Time](https://grubstreet.org/blog/social-media-advice-for-authors-with-limited-time/)
#### **June 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Best Social Media Book Sites for Authors and Readers](https://grubstreet.org/blog/best-social-media-book-sites-for-authors-and-readers/)
#### **April 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [The Power of One to One Engagement](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-power-of-one-to-one-engagement/)
#### **March 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Think In Terms of Guidelines, Not Rules](https://grubstreet.org/blog/think-in-terms-of-guidelines-not-rules/)
#### **February 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [Facebook's Recent Changes -- What it Means for Authors](https://grubstreet.org/blog/facebooks-recent-changes-what-it-means-for-authors/)
#### **January 2018**
Grub Street Blog - [How Authors Can Rock 2018 Using Social Media For Book Marketing](https://grubstreet.org/blog/18-social-media-tips-for-authors-in-2018/)
#### **December 2017**
Grub Street Blog - [Gifts for the Socially Savvy Author ](https://grubstreet.org/blog/gifts-for-the-socially-savvy-author-or-those-who-want-to-be/)
#### **November 2017**
Eaten Magazine - [Let Them Eat (Honey) Cake](https://www.eatenmagazine.com/store/takwpvr18d1wzab8t9ufi3w5uom8jd)
#### **October 2017**
Grub Street Blog - [DIY Social Media and Blog Content for Authors](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-best-online-content-tools-to-take-your-book-promo-to-the-next-level/)
#### **September 2017**
Grub Street Blog - [Understanding Social Media Motivation to Sell More Books](https://grubstreet.org/blog/understanding-social-media-motivation-to-sell-more-books/)
The Cook's Cook - [Flamingo Tongues and Frittatas, The Foods of Ancient Rome](http://thecookscook.com/features/flamingo-tongues-frittatas-foods-ancient-rome)
#### **August 2017**
Grub Street Blog - [How Authors Can Rock Instagram](http://how%20authors%20can%20rock%20instagram/?hsLang=en-us)
Debutante Ball - [All Good Things](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/all-good-things/)
Debutante Ball - [Wow, What a Whirlwind Year!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/wow-what-a-whirlwind-debut-year/)
Debutante Ball - [My 2017 in Books – What I’ve Read, What I’ve Loved](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/my-2017-in-books-what-ive-read-what-ive-loved/)
The Page 69 Test - [Feast of Sorrow](http://page69test.blogspot.com/2017/08/feast-of-sorrow.html)
Debutante Ball - [The Second Time Around](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/the-second-time-around-2/) (repost from Grub Writes)
#### **July 2017**
Debutante Ball - [Can You Guess How To Pronounce Apicius?](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/can-you-guess-how-to-pronounce-apicius/)
Grub Writes - [The Second Time Around](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-second-time-around/)
Debutante Ball - [In the Summer](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/in-the-summer/)
Debutante Ball - [75 Crazy Things](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/75-crazy-things/)
Debutante Ball - [If Only I Had Known](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/if-only-i-had-known/)
Debutante Ball - [Interview with Lindsey Davis + #DebBallGiveaway of THE THIRD NERO](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/interview-with-lindsey-davis-debballgiveaway-of-the-third-nero/)
Debutante Ball - [New Year’s Resolution Check-in – ROCKING IT](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/new-years-resolution-check-in-rocking-it/)
Debutante Ball - [Interview with Emily Hauser + #DebBallGiveaway of FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/interview-with-emily-hauser-debballgiveaway-of-for-the-most-beautiful/)
#### **June 2017**
Grub Writes - [The Importance of Being Kind & Creative](https://grubstreet.org/blog/be-kind-and-creative/)
Debutante Ball - [Preparing for the Best Book Launch Ever](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/preparing-for-the-best-book-launch-ever/)
Debutante Ball - [The Soundtrack for My Writing Life](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/the-soundtrack-for-my-writing-life/)
Debutante Ball - [Someone is Going to Read This](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/someone-is-going-to-read-this/)
Debutante Ball - [No Woman is an Island](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/no-woman-is-an-island/)
#### **May 2017**
Grub Writes - [The Month After the Book Launch](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-month-after/)
Debutante Ball - [I Love Boston!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/i-love-boston/)
Debutante Ball - [Gender Bias In the World of Writing](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/gender-bias-in-the-world-of-writing/)
Debutante Ball - [Vice: A Catalog](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/vice-a-catalog/)
Off The Shelf - [11 Food Novels That Will Leave You Hungry](http://offtheshelf.com/2017/05/11-food-novels-that-will-leave-you-hungry/)
Debutante Ball - [Making Money, the Author-ly Way](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/making-money-the-author-ly-way/)
#### **April 2017**
Grub Writes - [I'm a Published Author!](https://grubstreet.org/blog/im-a-published-author/)
Dead Darlings -[Publishing and Marketing a Book In the Time of Trump](http://deaddarlings.com/publishing-marketing-book-time-trump/)
LitHub - [Historical Fiction is More Important Than Ever - 10 Writers Weigh In ](http://lithub.com/historical-fiction-is-more-important-than-ever-10-writers-weigh-in/)
Debutante Ball - [How Did I Get Here? My God!…What Have I Done?!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/how-did-i-get-here-my-god-what-have-i-done/)
Debutante Ball - [How Testing (and Tasting!) Recipes Shaped My Novel](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/how-testing-and-tasting-recipes-shaped-my-novel/)
Debutante Ball - [The Best Kind of Editing](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/the-best-kind-of-editing/)
Off The Shelf - [A Delicious Classic That Still Satisfies After 63 Years - The Art of Eating by M.F.K. Fisher](http://offtheshelf.com/2017/04/the-art-of-eating-by-m-f-k-fisher/)
Debutante Ball - [Talking to the World’s First Gourmand](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/talking-to-the-worlds-first-gourmand/)
#### **March 2017**
Debutante Ball - [An Old Knives Tale](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/an-old-knives-tale/)
Grub Writes - [The Month Before the Book Launch](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-month-before-the-book-launch/)
Debutante Ball - [These Are A Few of My Favorite Things](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things-2/)
Debutante Ball - [A Little Bit of Luck!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/a-little-bit-of-luck/)
Debutante Ball -[ Interview with Margaret George + #DebBallGiveaway of CONFESSIONS OF YOUNG NERO](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/interview-with-margaret-george-debballgiveaway-of-confessions-of-young-nero/)
Debutante Ball - [Writing Historical Fiction – My Process](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/writing-historical-fiction-my-process/)
Debutante Ball - [I Liked My Life (And Still Do)](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/i-liked-my-life-and-still-do/)
#### **February 2017**
Grub Writes - [The Biggest Surprises About the Traditional Publishing Process](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-biggest-surprises-about-the-publishing-process/)
Debutante Ball - [Writing Historical Fiction – My Process](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/writing-historical-fiction-my-process/)
Debutante Ball - [I, Sejanus](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/i-sejanus/)
Debutante Ball - [Five Fictional Couples That Will Tumble Your Heart](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/five-fictional-couples-that-will-tumble-your-heart/)
Debutante Ball - [Books That Change The World – Like CAGED EYES](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/books-that-change-the-world-like-caged-eyes/)
#### **January 2017**
Grub Writes - [Preparing for the Best Book Launch Ever](https://grubstreet.org/blog/preparing-for-the-best-book-launch-ever/)
Debutante Ball - [Go Placidly Amid the Noise and Haste](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/go-placidly-amid-the-noise-and-haste/)
Debutante Ball - [That Green-Eyed Witch, Invidia](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/that-green-eyed-witch-invidia/)
Debutante Ball - [2017 is the Year of the Crystal](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/2017-is-the-year-of-the-crystal/)
#### **December 2016**
Grub Writes - [On the Path to Publication: Preparing for the Book Launch - Promotion & Publicity](https://grubstreet.org/blog/preparing-for-the-book-launch-promotion-publicity/)
Debutante Ball - [Crystal King’s Top 10 Reads for 2016](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/crystal-kings-top-10-reads-for-2016/)
Debutante Ball - [A Happy Accident of Writing – Sto Imparando L’Italiano](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/a-happy-accident-of-writing-sto-imparando-litaliano/)
We Heart Writing - [The Class of 2017](http://weheartwriting.com/2016/12/the-class-of-2017/)
Women Writers, Women['s] Books - [Walk a Mile In Your Characters' Shoes](https://t.co/vQqObYJs18)
Debutante Ball - [On Focusing. Or What’s That Shiny Thing?](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/on-focusing-or-whats-that-shiny-thing/)
#### **November 2016**
Debutante Ball - [The Secret to Writing is Simple](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/the-secret-to-writing-is-simple/)
Grub Writes - [On the Path to Publication: Killing All Those Darlings, or Edit, Edit, Edit](https://grubstreet.org/blog/killing-all-those-darlings-or-edit-edit-edit/)
Debutante Ball - [“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” ~ Cicero](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/gratitude-is-not-only-the-greatest-of-virtues-but-the-parent-of-all-others-cicero/)
Debutante Ball - [The Name Game – What On Earth Should I Title This Book?](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/the-name-game-what-on-earth-should-i-title-this-book/)
Debutante Ball - [Writing is the Hardest Thing You Could Ever Choose To Do](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/writing-is-the-hardest-thing-you-could-ever-choose-to-do/)
Debutante Ball - [I’m Cheating on NANOWRIMO + Writing Resources To Help You Pants or Plot](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/im-cheating-on-nanowrimo-writing-resources-to-help-you-pants-or-plot/)
#### **October 2016**
Grub Writes - On the Path to Publication: [Signing the Deal - The Steps in Traditional Publishing](https://grubstreet.org/blog/signing-the-deal-the-steps-in-traditional-publishing/)
Debutante Ball - [Interview with Kathy Sherbrooke, author of FILL THE SKY](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/interview-with-kathy-sherbrooke-giveaway-of-fill-the-sky/)
Debutante Ball - [Fear is the Mother of Foresight, or OMG I’m Going to Be Published!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/fear-is-the-mother-of-foresight-or-omg-im-going-to-be-published/)
Debutante Ball - [Invoking the Muse](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/invokingthemuse/)
Debutante Ball - [I Must Confess – True Stories of a Writer](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/i-must-confess-true-stories-of-a-writer/)
Debutante Ball - [Yes, I’m a Bookaholic, and These Are My Five Favorite Books](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/yes-im-a-bookaholic-and-these-are-my-five-favorite-books/)
#### **September 2016**
Grub Writes - On the Path to Publication: [Signing the Deal - The Steps in Traditional Publishing](https://grubstreet.org/blog/signing-the-deal-the-steps-in-traditional-publishing/)
Debutante Ball - [What Makes a Literary Agent Tick?](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/what-makes-an-agent-tick/)
Debutante Ball - [Interview with Anjali Mitter Duva, Author of FAINT PROMISE OF RAIN](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/interview-with-anjali-mitter-duva-author-of-faint-promise-of-rain/)
Debutante Ball - [Write Here, Write Now, Write Anywhere I Want!](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/write-here-write-now-write-anywhere-i-want/)
Debutante Ball - [I Did It My Way or The Importance of the Liberal Arts](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/i-did-it-my-way-or-the-importance-of-liberal-arts/)
Debutante Ball - [Celebrity Chefs, an Ancient Gourmand and a Set of Immortal Knives](http://www.thedebutanteball.com/celebrity-chefs-an-ancient-gourmand-and-a-set-of-immortal-knives/)
#### **August 2016**
Grub Writes - [Calling Oneself a Writer](https://grubstreet.org/blog/on-the-path-to-publication-calling-oneself-a-writer/)
#### **July 2016**
Grub Writes - [Five Videos To Transform Your Writing](https://grubstreet.org/blog/five-videos-to-transform-your-writing/)
#### **June 2016**
Grub Writes - [Don't Wait! The Importance of Building Your Audience Early](https://grubstreet.org/blog/the-importance-of-building-your-platform-early/)
#### **May 2016**
Grub Writes - [Self-Editing Made Easy: AutoCrit Review](https://grubstreet.org/blog/self-editing-made-easy-autocrit-review/)
#### **March 2016**
Grub Writes - [What Authors Rock the Social Media World?](https://grubstreet.org/blog/what-authors-rock-the-social-media-world/)
#### **February 2016**
Grub Writes - [Five Social Networking Tips for Authors](https://grubstreet.org/blog/five-social-networking-tips-for-authors/)
#### **January 2016**
Grub Writes - [Podcasts for Writers, Word Nerds and Book Lovers](https://grubstreet.org/blog/podcasts-for-writers-word-nerds-and-book-lovers/)
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