remember a feeling of excitement, of sudden inspiration, when I was visiting Giovanni Boccaccio's home in the walled village of Certaldo, outside of Florence. (Boccaccio was the medieval author of The Decameron.) It was as though I had met my… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
While I was drawn to the Renaissance, my first (unpublished) novels took place in modern times. When the subject of alchemy started creeping into my stories, an astute mentor observed that the bits about alchemy might fit better in another… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“They came across more ragged men resting in the shade of an oak tree. These soldiers all wore blue uniforms. Again,” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“I do love it. But I want you two to have it. Today, you taught me- no, you taught all of us- an important lesson. It is a dark day in the deep sea when we cause innocent creatures to suffer. The professor said we can conquer our fears through knowledge. But you taught us that our fears can best… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share
“Her face was red and beaded with sweat. Her eyes looked terribly tired.” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“We’re tenting tonight on the old camp ground; Give us a song to cheer Our weary hearts, a song of home, And friends we… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
As far as benefits to reading historical novels, there are several! For one thing, you learn about life in another era. Secondly, these novels… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Reading is the basic springboard for learning. And books provide the liftoff. They are the great equalizer, opening up new worlds to everyone. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Renaissance man, woman, either way it's a worthy pursuit! Like the painters of Emilia's day, I was raised in an environment that encouraged creative… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
hough I was creative, I also liked math and science. At Knox College, I studied creative writing and earned a degree in chemistry, thinking I would attend medical school. Ultimately, I decided that a career in nursing would allow more time for pursuing other creative interests. While I worked as an RN, I wrote stories inspired by my patients, designed… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share
I believe we're entering a new era, where dynamic female leaders will have an opportunity to bring greater harmony and peace to the planet. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
