Ms. Riley was one of my favorite authors. I enjoyed all of her novels immensely--so much so that I wrote her my first and only fan letter. I never expected to hear back from her, but she sent a warm response, thanking me for my praise and encouraging me in my own writing endeavors. I believe she was the guest of honor at the first North American Historical Novel Society Conference, the only HNS Conference I was unable to attend. I always regretted missing the opportunity of meeting her in person and hearing her speak about her craft.
I highly recommend her books, historical fiction with a fantastical bent. I have only the final book of the trilogy left to read. Now I will read it slowly and savor it, knowing that, unfortunately, it is truly the last.
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Great minds blog alike. I'm glad I still have a few of hers still to read.
I'd wondered why she hadn't published any more books in recent years. She must have been battling the cancer.
Her Margaret of Ashbury was such a delightful character!
Oh I am SO sorry to hear this. RIP, Judith and thank you for all your wonderful books.
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