Following Ophelia is out on 9th March, and there’s a lot to talk about. What’s so special about the seven Pattle sisters from Calcutta? Which Pre-Raphaelite paintings are the most inspiring? What’s the story behind the cover process? Why do I owe my career to JK Rowling? Which Victorian women broke the rules and set the bar?
This is a book about art, feminism before the Suffragettes, and the grime and glory of Victorian London. I had to do loads of research, which I dreaded at first and adored once I got going. If you want to find out more, check out my blog tour, with posts from me and an assortment of other people! Starting on 4th March.
Day 1: The History Girls – Seven Pattle Sisters, a Woolf and a Bell
Day 2: Tea Party Princess – Book review and Q&A
Day 3: Writing From the Tub – An Artist’s Journey Through Cover Design
Day 4: Chouett – My Top 5 Historical Novels
Day 5: YaYeahYeah – Artists’ Models and Role Models
Day 6: MuggleNet – Author Takeover: Magic of Art
Day 7: Bookish Brits – Julianne Reviews Following Ophelia (in costume!)
Day 8: Heart Full of Books – My Top 5 Historical Couples
Day 9: The Bookish Outsider – Book review by Fi