by Christine Trent | Jul 17, 2019 | Christine Shares
I don’t know about you, but for me, summer is a time of movies…and usually the animated kind. I have a dear friend with whom I have a very special pact: when animated movies come out, we go together to see them. I confess I’ve developed some favorites over the years...
by Christine Trent | Jun 19, 2019 | Christine Shares
Now that we are headlong into the steamy days of summer (at least, here in Maryland it’s pretty hot and humid; I hope it’s breezier where you are!), it got me to thinking about summer vacations. I imagine we all have our favorite places to go to get away from it all,...
by Christine Trent | May 22, 2019 | Christine In-Person
I recently had the pleasure of attending Malice Domestic, a mystery fan convention held yearly in Bethesda, Maryland. It was my sixth year in a row to attend Malice, and I love it more each year. The convention brings together both readers and authors of traditional...
by Christine Trent | Apr 17, 2019 | Christine Shares
I’ve mentioned before that I am currently working on a book that is totally different from my Florence Nightingale and Lady of Ashes series. It is what I would term “Women’s Fiction,” and takes place in my home state of Maryland, a state really rich in history, water...
by Christine Trent | Mar 18, 2019 | Christine Shares
I am pleased to announce that I have another short story being published, this time as part of Malice Domestic’s annual anthology. This year’s volume is entitled “Mystery Most Edible,” and features food-themed stories. Violet is on another adventure in “Mrs. Beeton’s...
by Christine Trent | Mar 18, 2019 | Christine Shares
I really love writing. Seriously. So much so that it almost feels a hobby because it doesn’t feel like work (shh, don’t tell my agent I said that!). I know how blessed I am to feel that way because so many people are in careers or situations they don’t enjoy....
by Christine Trent | Jan 24, 2019 | Historical Trivia
I recently had the great joy of seeing They Shall Not Grow Old in the movie theatre. Have you seen it? Director Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) took old World War I footage from the Imperial War Museum and worked some magic with it—slowing down and smoothing out the...
by Christine Trent | Nov 14, 2018 | Cat Tales
Longtime readers and Facebook followers know that I have great affection for my cats. Unfortunately, this year I have had to put down two of them. Caesar was 17 when his kidneys began failing him, resulting in his death in March. He was a great cuddler and I miss...
by Christine Trent | Nov 1, 2018 | Christine Shares
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Lisa M. of Hampden, MA JudyAnn L. of Mansfield, MO LuAnn S. of Orion, MI Warm congratulations to each for winning an eBook copy of A Grave Celebration, undertaker Violet Harper’s suspenseful adventure at the Suez Canal’s grand opening ceremonies. I...
by Christine Trent | Oct 23, 2018 | Christine In-Person
Photo: The Historical Novel Society Board food tasting at the Gaylord National Harbor. See the hard work this is? I’ve always believed in volunteering for conferences and other events that I know run on volunteer power. It’s not only a duty in my mind, but...
