The countdown to Pirate King continues–twelve days now–with our book tour’s theme tune of the Major General’s song. If the words of the earlier versions I’ve posted fly by too fast for you to catch, try this one with subtitles: To pre-order a signed copy of Pirate King, just pop over here.
Read MoreSince not all of us have survived a proper Victorian public school education, here is the quick explanation of the Major General’s song. It helps to have had several cups of coffee before watching it:
Read MoreTwo weeks until Pirate King sets sail! And to help you get ready for the singalong that starts all the events, (The Major-Criminal’s Song, which is on the Laurie ARrrgh! King page, here) I’m posting an assortment of Variations on a Theme of the Major-General’s Song. The first is Major General Grievous, the very model…
Read MoreIf you’re not familiar with the Major-General’s tongue-twister of a song, you can watch a snippet of the song (with a most Jack Sparrowish Pirate King) from Australia: Or the entire song in the 1983 performance—which has Kevin Kline, Linda Rondstadt, and Angela Lansbury, with George Rose as the Major-General—here: After you’ve watched how it’s…
Read MoreYou say your Royal Wedding invite got lost in the mail? The White House staff seems to be ignoring you this summer? Well, fret no longer, your invitation to the social event of the season–nay, the year, is here. If you’re feeling social, drop in and chat with Mary Russell and friends (Will that husband…
Read MoreThe Pirate Crossword awaits, and if you send it to us in the next week, your name goes into the drawing as well, isn’t that fun? The puzzle and instructions are here.
Read MoreAs I mentioned last week, after two relatively solemn outings for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, I wanted this novel to be funny. Or at least, light-hearted, since an overtly comic novel might be beyond my particular skill set. Personally, I find the Russell stories funny, whenever I’ve had reason to re-read them, although they…
Read MoreMonday’s Mutterings are hosted today by my friends at the Lipstick Chronicles. Join the party, here–virtual Cosmos (or, pints of bitters) are on me!
Read MoreWatch the Pirate King book trailer, courtesy of the talented and lovely folks at Two Rock Media:
Read MoreI’m over at Booking Mama today talking about themes. And pirates, naturally. Visit me here.
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