“Courageous” ~ Book Review...

Aug 29, 2016 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing Dina Sleiman’s book, Courageous.   As is my custom, if I could ask Dina one question about Courageous it would be — “What made you want to write about the crusades?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, onto Rachel’s Back Talk!                                                                     From the Back Cover: Inspired by the vision of the Young Lady Sapphira, Rosalind of Ipsworth joins a group...

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Dina Sleiman ~ Author Interview...

Oct 9, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! Another Friday interview! Today’s interview is with Dina Sleiman. This past Monday, I had the opportunity to review her book Chivalrous. So without further ado, on to Rachel’s Back Talk – Special Edition! Interview: RR: Hi Dina! Thank you so much for joining me here today. Your first book in the Valiant Hearts Series , Dauntless, had a Robin Hood inspiration. What legend inspired Chivalrous? DS: Chivalrous relates in many ways with Arthurian legends, particularly Sir Lancelot.  It takes place in a fictional dukedom in Northern England which strives to live by Arthurian ideals, including a round table type of government. It is a story of tournaments, chivalry, and courtly love with a surprising twist on the Lancelot and Guinevere story. RR: Yes, I loved the setting and it sounds like you’ve taken...

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“Chivalrous” Book Review...

Oct 5, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing Dina Sleiman’s book, Chivalrous, the second book in her Valiant Hearts series.   As is my custom, if I could ask Dina one question about Chivalrous it would be — “What made you want to write about a King Arthur legend?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, onto Rachel’s Back Talk!                                                                      From the Back Cover: Strong and adventurous Gwendolyn Barnes longs...

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“Dauntless” Book Review...

Apr 20, 2015 by

Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing Dina Sleiman’s newest novel, Dauntless. I had the wonderful privilege of meeting Dina at a writer’s conference last summer and I absolutely love reading her books! She is a wonderful writer and an even more wonderful person!   As is my custom, if I could ask Dina one question about Dauntless, it would be — “What intrigued you to create a ‘Robin Hood’ type of story?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!   And without further ado, on to Rachel’s Back Talk!                                  ...

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