Diane Haeger
http://www.dianehaeger.com
Writing is a career that found me when I had actually given
up looking for it. In the middle of a doctoral program in
Clinical Psychology 15 years ago, and quite by accident, I
came upon the true, breathtaking story, which spanned over
two decades and began when the legendary Diane de Poitiers
was 31 and her lifelong love was the scandalously young
second son of the King of France. That story, which unfolded
for me on several research trips to France—and which
became my first published novel Courtesan, really
changed the course of my life. I grew absolutely driven to
accurately tell to an American audience the true story of
Diane de Poitiers' strength, love and commitment to a man
she loved but could never marry.
Being willing to adapt my writing to changing times has also
been integral for me to staying published, and it is the
thing about which new writers seem to ask me most. My best
advice is to stay true to yourself and your goals, but be
willing, if necessary, as it was for me, to "pay your dues"
to get where you want to be. Every book, no matter how
different, is a learning experience and a chance for you to
grow as a writer.
The Perfect Royal Mistress, my ninth novel in this
historical odyssey I unknowingly began, is one that has
taken my readers and I from Renaissance France to Scotland,
to Regency England, to the Civil War South and now back to
England during the colorful Restoration. I very much hope
you will enjoy reading these stories as much as I have
enjoyed bringing them to you!
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Books
The Queen's Mistake
(In the Court of Henry VIII)
October 6, 2009
From the author of The Secret Bride, the tragic
tale of the fifth wife of Henry VIII...
When the young and beautiful Catherine Howard becomes the
fifth wife of the fifty-year-old King Henry Read more...
The Secret Bride
(In The Court of Henry VIII)
April 1, 2008
For fans of The Tudors comes a captivating drama about
the only woman who could defy Henry VIII —and keep her
life.
Mary Tudor, the headstrong younger sister of the ruthless
King Henry VII, Read more...
The Ruby Ring
April 5, 2005
From critically acclaimed historical novelist Diane Haeger
comes The Ruby Ring, an unforgettable story of love, loss,
and immortal genius . . .
Rome, 1520. The Eternal City is in mourning. Read more...
My Dearest Cecilia
March 9, 2003
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