tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post2538352516352919113..comments2023-12-14T01:27:09.163-06:00Comments on Historical Fiction Connection: (Giveaway) Was Elizabeth I a Woman Hater? by Sandra ByrdMichelle Stockard Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-7238754490021381622013-04-17T12:18:48.361-05:002013-04-17T12:18:48.361-05:00Elizabeth I is one of my two favorite Tudor women,...Elizabeth I is one of my two favorite Tudor women, Anne Boleyn being the other. I really don't think she hated women, I think she hated men more. I so admire her for strength especially in a time when women literally had no place in a man's world, except to have sons. <br /><br />I also want to ask Sandra how and why she decided to write about the Tudor women for this series...Great article Sandra...as always...a fan. <br /><br />momkelly2003@yahoo.comCelticlady's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979628903168581945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-52301343486186926292013-04-16T11:20:24.550-05:002013-04-16T11:20:24.550-05:00opps! I meant kohlert(at)mail(dot)gvsu(dot)eduopps! I meant kohlert(at)mail(dot)gvsu(dot)eduTiffalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680680864863584076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-52946833924246291832013-04-16T11:19:49.881-05:002013-04-16T11:19:49.881-05:00This book looks wonderful! I love anything written...This book looks wonderful! I love anything written about the Tudors, and your previous two novels were fantastic!!<br />Thanks for having the giveaway!<br />Tiff<br />kohlert(at)mail(dot)gvsu(dot)edyTiffalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680680864863584076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-24398055085062877842013-04-15T13:10:27.924-05:002013-04-15T13:10:27.924-05:00I agree with you, Denise. The trouble is that I t...I agree with you, Denise. The trouble is that I think Elizabeth was "docked" for coming out strongly against political rivals, whereas a man may have looked at as merely being strong. Elizabeth did treat Mary Grey particularly poorly, but Katherine Grey made some choices that, in light of her sister's death for treason, might not have been very wise. And Mary Q of S was definitely plotting for Elizabeth's throne.<br /><br />One of my small conjectures, in the book, is that Elizabeth and Lettice were not only rivals for Dudley's affections, but earlier, for the affections of Lettice's mother, Katherine Carey Knollys. Elizabeth loved Lady Knollys, and kept her with her constantly, to the detriment of the Knollys family. While this was part and parcel of the time, it was a hardship for the Knollys family and I think may have added to the animosity. Anyway, let me know what you think after reading, and it's delightful to chat about this!Sandra Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507129006313762319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-80331466598888778652013-04-15T12:00:15.423-05:002013-04-15T12:00:15.423-05:00Sandra, While I agree that Elizabeth was probably ...Sandra, While I agree that Elizabeth was probably not a woman-hater in general, I think that she reserved her malice for those woman she regarded as her "rivals," not only for the throne (Grey sisters, Mary Stewart) but also for the men she considered as hers (Lettice Knollys, Bess Walsingham, etc.) I am looking forward to reading "Roses have Thorns" to see why Helena von Snakenborg apparently was a huge favorite!<br /><br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664822276303146192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-37359458981644702402013-04-14T20:26:31.505-05:002013-04-14T20:26:31.505-05:00Carol, Elizabeth just has it all for a novel subje...Carol, Elizabeth just has it all for a novel subject. Smart, lots of personal drama, underdog, loyal, romance, high stakes, and personal sacrifice. She packed an amazing amount of life and accomplishment into her life!<br /><br />Carl, I agree with you. The loads of research I did indicate that she was not a woman hater at all, this is a myth, sadly, that persisted.<br /><br />Thank you, all, and especially you, Marie, for considering the book as a read. I hope you enjoy!Sandra Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507129006313762319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-32119697157545448032013-04-14T20:24:03.497-05:002013-04-14T20:24:03.497-05:00I agree with you, dhhanni. History then was writte...I agree with you, dhhanni. History then was written mostly by men, and even Cecil, who loved her, said she was more than a man and less of a woman. I don't think they knew what to do with a powerful woman. But she clearly had female friends, as much as she could have had. In her position, there was no way to have a peer friend. <br /><br />Mamabunny, I love how smart and relational Elizabeth was, and how truly loyal. I admire how she pushed England into being a world power from the pieces left to her by her family. What I liked least was that, when stressed, she could have a very sharp temper and tongue. I'm glad I wasn't on the receiving end of that!Sandra Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507129006313762319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-53305768356306572282013-04-14T20:20:49.500-05:002013-04-14T20:20:49.500-05:00Hi guys,
Sorry it's taken me a day to get bac...Hi guys,<br /><br />Sorry it's taken me a day to get back here. Hubs was doing yard work and I thought I'd better help rather than hide behind the computer. :)<br /><br />Jasmine, for some reason, I have always loved Elizabeth I. Maybe because I've liked Anne Boleyn so much, or maybe because she just made the best of a tough childhood to become a great leader. And her personal life had drama and romance, so what a package deal!<br /><br />Lady Shalott, I think the drama, danger, high stakes and deep personal relationships drew me to the period originally. If anything, after the research I've done, I admire the women of the period even more. They had very little power ascribed them by society, but were able to accomplish so much.<br />Sandra Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507129006313762319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-43549682680242043292013-04-14T17:33:33.191-05:002013-04-14T17:33:33.191-05:00Thank you for the interesting post on Elizabeth I....Thank you for the interesting post on Elizabeth I. she is definitely an intriguing person with many facets to her character.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349545945632140320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-9062690415002754592013-04-14T11:20:37.064-05:002013-04-14T11:20:37.064-05:00Certainly an interesting hypothesis and you are mu...Certainly an interesting hypothesis and you are much more knowledgeable on the subject than I am. Still I think the idea of Elizabeth as a woman hater is unlikely and probably just an enduring myth. Thanks for the thoughtful post and the giveaway.Carl Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11887990491392099928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-2479866960441021302013-04-14T09:47:24.326-05:002013-04-14T09:47:24.326-05:00What was the key factor that encouraged you to wri...What was the key factor that encouraged you to write about Elizabeth I?<br /><br />CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)comCarol N Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873206816286352639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-12611236220070899602013-04-14T06:14:23.999-05:002013-04-14T06:14:23.999-05:00What is the most favorite thing you know about Eli...What is the most favorite thing you know about Elizabeth I and the least favorite?mamabunny13https://www.blogger.com/profile/03812634171027857183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-79120878226006608392013-04-13T19:56:34.287-05:002013-04-13T19:56:34.287-05:00a definite add to my WishList!!
thank you for the ...a definite add to my WishList!!<br />thank you for the giveaway!!!cyn209https://www.blogger.com/profile/15389416408969526333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-40978837898357937262013-04-13T18:53:21.516-05:002013-04-13T18:53:21.516-05:00This was a very interesting post. I enjoyed it. Th...This was a very interesting post. I enjoyed it. Thank you. <br /><br />Sandra who is your favorite person in history?Angela - Bookaunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700701599985883408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-76363298567811778172013-04-13T17:47:40.487-05:002013-04-13T17:47:40.487-05:00Very interesting post on Elizabeth!! I learned qui...Very interesting post on Elizabeth!! I learned quite a bit and always thought it was interesting that she preferred her ladies not marry. Thanks for the great post!Lara Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542875373796816658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-45961233426727450312013-04-13T17:38:31.982-05:002013-04-13T17:38:31.982-05:00Ahhh, more complexity to my favorite person in his...Ahhh, more complexity to my favorite person in history, Queen Elizabeth I. It is rather unfair to claim she didn't like women but I think it is something many women in power, not just in the past but now, have to endure. It does raise the question if this perception comes from men or from women?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-72905093255531223202013-04-13T13:15:57.832-05:002013-04-13T13:15:57.832-05:00Thank you for the interesting post on Queen Elizab...Thank you for the interesting post on Queen Elizabeth I, Sandra~ I love UK History and I look forward to reading your Lady in Waiting Series ~ Happy Reading and Writing~ Cheers~ Elizabeth Elizabeth MacGregor-Kirkcaldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381114203010791080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-46389042852247640762013-04-13T13:13:18.790-05:002013-04-13T13:13:18.790-05:00I love reading about the Tudors they've always...I love reading about the Tudors they've always been a fascination to me and as a history major I always like to read on different points of views regarding the characters and the period and the primary sources. I would love to take this copy home just because Elizabeth I happens to be one of my favorite Queens in European history. My question is what first drew you to this period and has your view of the characters changed through time?<br />LadyShalotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849705425366116901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-42545123411296401082013-04-13T13:09:34.677-05:002013-04-13T13:09:34.677-05:00Thanks for the history lesson - it is always so gr...Thanks for the history lesson - it is always so great to learn more. One of the reasons why I enjoy historical fiction so much :)<br />God bless<br />Betti<br />bettimace(at)gmail(dot)comBettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645337615635154815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-58355257045683364852013-04-13T12:24:25.107-05:002013-04-13T12:24:25.107-05:00Thanks for the wonderful historical info, Sandra! ...Thanks for the wonderful historical info, Sandra! I really enjoyed it! I have loved history, including those dry boring dates, since I was very small and love to soak up any new historical tidbits I can. <br />What made you choose Queen Elizabeth I for this book?<br />Jasmine A.Jasmine A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01541779625996757030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534969239819752925.post-20502992736524459232013-04-13T12:16:15.125-05:002013-04-13T12:16:15.125-05:00Very interesting. I've never read much on her,...Very interesting. I've never read much on her, but her story sounds quite intriguing. Thank you for sharing and God bless.chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.com