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Kristin Callender

Kristin Callender

About

I am a mom of four, wife, author, writer, reader, reviewer, friend, sister, aunt, daughter...well, you get the picture. I am many things to many people. Just like most people I am trying to find a balance with it all and keep some of my sanity : ) 

The Accursed King

The Accursed King

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">What happens when a king loses his prowess? The day Henry IV could finally declare he had vanquished his enemies, he threw it all away with an infamous deed. No English king had executed an archbishop before. And divine judgment was quick to follow. Many thought he was struck with leprosy—God's greatest punishment for sinners. From that point on, Henry's health was cursed and he fought doggedly on as his body continued to betray him—reducing this once great warrior to an invalid. Fortunately for England, his heir was ready and eager to take over. But Henry wasn't willing to relinquish what he had worked so hard to preserve. No one was going to take away his royal prerogative—not even Prince Hal. But Henry didn't count on Hal's dauntless nature, which threatened to tear the royal family apart.</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I was so excited and honored to see my story published, but what makes it even more special is my teenage son painted the picture that was used for my book cover. He is a talented artist and I am so proud to share this accomplishment with him. And yes, he does get a percentage of my earnings :) Then I take it back for room and board. Not really, but I should.

Media Links

Feature in Reminder Press

🔗 http://www.remindernews.com/node/7/&url=ENF-2008-12-09-6-Ar00600

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Recommended Read by Gothic Journal

🔗 http://gothicjournal.com/gothlis8.html

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Reviews

Here are a few notable reviews: <br /><br />The truth is sometimes silenced for simplicity, but sometimes you simply must find it out. &quot;The Truth Lies in the Dark&quot; tells of orphaned Amanda. Raised by her grandparents, her family history is told to her in ways she doesn't quite believe. Her recurring nightmares are her only clue as she begins to dig into her family's history and starts to find things that her family would rather she didn't. &quot;The Truth Lies in the Dark&quot; is a novel of deeply hidden skeletons in the closet, making for riveting reading. ~Midwest Book Review<br /><br /><br />&quot;This freshman author has offered up an account of what happens when life is not what it seems. Readers are quickly pulled into the tale, which moves at a good pace.&quot; ~Hartford Magazine (Feb. 2009, Vol. VII, No.2, Pg. 27)<br /><br />&quot;...it was a great read, really kept me turning the pages, well written, good character development and nice twist at the end. Overall.... yes, I would recommend the book especially for a weekend out of town/vacation or beach read.&quot; ~radio personality Joan Dylan, WRCH 100.5 (Jan. 2009)<br /><br />&quot;The truth truly lies in the dark in Callender's well-written page-turner, guaranteed to keep the reader on the edge of the seat and guessing to the last page. Well done, Ms Callender, more books please.&quot; ~Pat Elliott from BookLoons (Dec.2008)<br /><br />More review cans be found on author's website:<br /><a href="http://sites.google.com/site/kristincallenderbooks/">http://sites.google.com/site/kristincallenderbooks/</a><br /><br />and on author's Amazon home page:<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Dark-Kristin-Callender/dp/1604520140">http://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Dark-Kristin-Callender/dp/1604520140</a>