Bøger af Barbara Kyle

ACCLAIM FOR PAGE-TURNER"Brings alive almost every tough issue a writer of fiction must confront . . . friendly and fun to read." - Albert Zuckerman, founder of Writers House literary agency"Kyle knows her stuff. She breaks down both the art and the craft of writing in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley ArmstrongABOUT THE BOOKWhat makes a page-turner? What mysterious literary essence holds a reader so hard they feel they must keep reading? And then tell friends, "I couldn't put it down!" And what do literary agents and publishers really look for in a manuscript? Internationally acclaimed author and story coach Barbara Kyle reveals the answers in Page-Turner with insights into: - the essentials of story structure- how to create a "storyline"- harnessing the power of "deep character"- the art of crafting dialogue- mastering point of view- maximizing settings- practical advice on how to query agents and get published . . . and morePage-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers. For emerging writers who want to break in, and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide.ACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S STORY COACHING"Barbara Kyle's evaluation was a game changer for me. I received advice and suggestions that vastly improved my manuscript's clarity and vision. Working with Barbara is like having a secret weapon in your writing arsenal." - Nancy Raven Smith, author of Land Sharks"Barbara Kyle is a master storyteller, and she's especially gifted at helping writers see what's still missing in their work." - Mary Ann McGuigan, author of Crossing Into Brooklyn"I took Barbara Kyle's excellent Master Class when I was stuck with my first novel. Those two great days were a turning point. I recently finished my fourth book and Barbara's wise words about plot, dialogue, voice - and most of all character - constantly guide my way." - Robert Rotenberg, author of Stray Bullets"Barbara Kyle enlightened me how to mend my wayward chapters and knock my plot into a compelling story. Few can do what she has: taking a good amateur writer to the elite few of a top New York agent." - Rico Provasoli, author of Please Don't Tell My Guru"I learned more from Barbara Kyle in a half-hour than I have in countless workshops and books. A riveting, energetic, and positive experience." - Trish Kerr, Toronto Writers & Editors NetworkACCLAIM FOR BARBARA KYLE'S NOVELS"A complex and fast-paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters" - Publisher's Weekly on The King's Daughter"An all-action thriller, bringing to life the passion and perils of the Tudor period." - Lancashire Evening Post on The King's Daughter"Kyle is a master at her craft." - RT Book Reviews on The Queen's Exiles"Riveting Tudor drama in the bestselling vein of Philippa Gregory" - USA Today on The Queen's Exiles"Kyle knows what historical fiction readers crave" - RT Book Reviews on Blood Between Queens "Riveting, heady, glorious, inspired." - Susan Wiggs on The Queen's Lady"Kyle creates a taut thriller where family loyalty and patriotism collide." - RT Book Reviews on The Traitor's Daughter"Riveting, adventurous . . . superb!" - Historical Novel Society on The Queen's Gamble"A haunting thriller . . . Kyle keeps the cinematic action scenes and nail-biting suspense rolling throughout." - Publishers Weekly on The Experiment

Natalie Sinclair has dedicated her life to animal rescue. From lost dogs and cats to lab rabbits and pigs, Nat and her team of volunteers at All Creatures Great and Small will do almost anything to keep animals out of harm's way. When a freak accident results in the death of her beloved horse, and the man responsible ends up murdered, Nat is a natural suspect. Worse, she has caught the attention of the dead man's brother, whose wealth and unsavory connections run deep, including a link to a dangerous ring of criminals trafficking in wild animals. Suddenly, Nat's problems are much greater than breaking up lab tests on animals or finding her own missing dog. To clear her name, she's going to have to take risks she's never taken before and confront people she'd much rather avoid - including those closest to her. As her professional and personal life crumbles around her, and the stakes surrounding the murder become more and more dangerous, Nat will have to act with extreme daring or else she, not the animals, will be the one in need of rescue.

1572. Europe is in turmoil. A vengeful faction of exiled English Catholics is scattered about the continent, plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth and install her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne. And in the Netherlands, the streets are red with the blood of those who dare to oppose the brutal Spanish occupation. But amid the unrest, one resourceful young woman has made a lucrative enterprise...Scottish-born Fenella Doorn salvages crippled vessels. It is on one of these ships that she meets wealthy Baron Adam Thornleigh. Secretly drawn to him, Fenella can't refuse when Adam enlists her to join him in war-torn Brussels to help find his traitorous wife, Frances-and the children she's taken from him. But Adam and Fenella will put their lives in peril as they attempt to rescue his young ones, defend the crown, and restore the peace that few can remember.With eloquent and enthralling finesse, Barbara Kyle illuminates one of history's grimmest chapters. The Queen's Exiles breathes new life into an extraordinary age where love and freedom could only be won with unmitigated courage."Barbara Kyle owes me two nights of sleep for writing such an enthralling book."--Christine Trent, author of Lady of Ashes"Fenella Doorn, savvy and brave, is an unforgettable heroine." --Antoni Cimolino, Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival"A brilliant book-a page-turner of a thriller with a backbone of love and loyalty in treacherous Tudor times."--Deborah Swift, author of The Gilded Lily

A vengeful, bloody queen imprisons her own half-sister...England 1554, and twenty year old Princess Elizabeth is a captive of Queen Mary. She longs for liberty - and in Honor and Richard Thornleigh and their seafaring son Adam, the young princess has loyal allies. When Mary releases her from the Tower, hoping she will make a false move and condemn herself, the Thornleighs return from exile to help Elizabeth in the fight of her life.But Honor is playing a dangerous game as double agent, aware that a false move of her own could uncover her past as a condemned heretic. To save her family and Elizabeth, Honor must turn a headstrong princess into a queen before Bloody Mary destroys them all...

Your son or your queen - what price can Elizabeth demand for loyalty? Young Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army and Elizabeth fears that once entrenched on the border, they will invade England. Isabel Thornleigh, recently returned from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son, is recruited by the queen to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far - Isabel's son will be the queen's pampered hostage until she completes her mission. But matters grow worse when Isabel's husband is engaged as military advisor to the French, putting the couple on opposite sides in a deadly spying war...Praise for Barbara Kyle:'Unfurls a complex and fast paced plot, mixing history with vibrant characters.' Publishers Weekly 'Kyle is adept at layering her tale with colourful descriptions, accurate details and exciting twists with a fast-paced plot designed to keep readers' attention.' Romantic Times

A battle royal between two warring sisters...Upon the death of King Henry VIII, Queen Mary assumes the Tudor throne.Her first order of business is to wed the Catholic King Philip of Spain, creating a powerful alliance that will transform Mary's fanatical dream of ridding England of Protestantism into terrifying reality.And so begins her bloody reign...Even as she plans for her own nuptials, Isabel Thornleigh is working on various plots to overthrow Mary and bring her sister Elizabeth to power.But none of the secrets Isabel has discovered compares to the truths hidden in her own family.With her beloved father imprisoned by Queen Mary, only Carlos Valverde - a Spanish mercenary - can help her.And now with England's future at stake, Isabel is prepared to risk all to change the course of history...

London 1527. Marry or serve: for Honor Larke, the choice is clear. Unwilling to perish of boredom as an obedient wife, she leaves the home of her guardian to attend Her Majesty Queen Catherine of Aragon. Angered by the humiliation heaped upon her mistress as Henry VIII cavorts with Anne Boleyn and presses Rome for a divorce, Honor volunteers to carry letters to the Queen's allies abroad. It's a risky game, and swept into a tide of intrigue and danger that stretches across Europe, the Queen's lady is about learn everything about passion, pride, greed - and the capricious nature of the King.