Book Signings and Events
There are currently no planned book signings at this time. I am working on the third installment of this trilogy. Here are events that took place to promote the first two volumes.
Events in 2021
Radio interview, KGUA FM "Peggy's Place"
Friday, April 23rd, 9 am PDT
Linda was interviewed on KGUA Radio on Friday, April 23rd at 9 am on the show "Peggy's Place" by Leigh Anne Lindsey. They discussed her novel Quest of the Warrior Maiden, the legends of Charlemagne, and writing historical fiction.
It was simulcast on YouTube live. A recording of the interview is below. It can also be downloaded from SoundCloud.
It was simulcast on YouTube live. A recording of the interview is below. It can also be downloaded from SoundCloud.
Events in 2020
Saturday, December 19th, 2pm PST - Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives
Linda C. McCabe presented “Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives” for the December meeting of the Tri-Valley Writers branch of the California Writers Club (CWC) via Zoom.
The craft of writing a compelling narrative involves more than just plotting and pacing. Using symbolism and understanding archetypes will add complexity and resonance for your readers. Linda will show examples of archetypes and how they evoke unconscious emotional responses in your audience as well as how to use symbolism while avoiding continuity errors.
The craft of writing a compelling narrative involves more than just plotting and pacing. Using symbolism and understanding archetypes will add complexity and resonance for your readers. Linda will show examples of archetypes and how they evoke unconscious emotional responses in your audience as well as how to use symbolism while avoiding continuity errors.
Saturday, December 12th 4 pm PST - France, Italy and Fantasy Novels - a presentation for Four Eyed Frog Bookstore
A Zoom presentation done on behalf of Four Eyed Frog Books in Gualala, California by author Linda C. McCabe. It was part travelogue and part literary discussion about the Chansons de geste. McCabe had traveled to France and Italy while researching her historical fantasy series and shared photos from her trips. The presentation was followed by a lively question-and-answer session. The presentation was recorded and can be viewed on YouTube.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - A Modern Retelling of the Chansons de Geste
Linda presented a talk about Chansons de Geste for the Alliance Française Doylestown and Bucks County Chapter. This presentation was done over Zoom for members of that Alliance Chapter in their Table Ronde series.
A Modern Retelling of the Chansons de Geste
Friday, August 21st 6-7 pm Pacific Teleconference over Zoom
Sponsored by
Silicon Valley Alliance Française
$10 Tickets were available on Eventbrite open to the public.
Part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
For several centuries, troubadours and jongleurs in Southern France and Northern Italy created a cycle of legends regarding Charlemagne and his paladins. The most famous of these legends is the Chanson de Roland. The legends were written in both French and Italian, although ironically what is called the “Matters of France,” are more widely known today in Italy than they are in France.
Linda C. McCabe read the classic epic poem Orlando furioso and became captivated by a rich narrative tapestry involving chivalry, honor, pride, secret romances, magic and heroism. McCabe adapted these legends into a series of novels for modern day audiences. She performed extensive research into Charlemagne, the Medieval period’s customs and foods, as well as religious practices of the time for both Christians and Muslims. Her research included twice traveling to France.
Her presentation was part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
Sponsored by
Silicon Valley Alliance Française
$10 Tickets were available on Eventbrite open to the public.
Part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
For several centuries, troubadours and jongleurs in Southern France and Northern Italy created a cycle of legends regarding Charlemagne and his paladins. The most famous of these legends is the Chanson de Roland. The legends were written in both French and Italian, although ironically what is called the “Matters of France,” are more widely known today in Italy than they are in France.
Linda C. McCabe read the classic epic poem Orlando furioso and became captivated by a rich narrative tapestry involving chivalry, honor, pride, secret romances, magic and heroism. McCabe adapted these legends into a series of novels for modern day audiences. She performed extensive research into Charlemagne, the Medieval period’s customs and foods, as well as religious practices of the time for both Christians and Muslims. Her research included twice traveling to France.
Her presentation was part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
Saturday, June 20th 11am-noon
Monthly speaker for the San Francisco Peninsula branch of the California Writers Club
"Using Travel to Enhance Research for Your Writing."
Reading a well-crafted novel can transport you to another time and place. Getting those details correct takes effort and research. Sometimes the only way to get a true sense of place is to travel and experience it firsthand. Linda C. McCabe, author of the epic historic fantasy Quest of the Warrior Maiden will discuss how she researched her novel set in the time of Charlemagne and her trips to France. She will show slides from her trips that helped imbue her narrative with rich historical detail.
Remote meeting was held over Zoom.
Monthly speaker for the San Francisco Peninsula branch of the California Writers Club
"Using Travel to Enhance Research for Your Writing."
Reading a well-crafted novel can transport you to another time and place. Getting those details correct takes effort and research. Sometimes the only way to get a true sense of place is to travel and experience it firsthand. Linda C. McCabe, author of the epic historic fantasy Quest of the Warrior Maiden will discuss how she researched her novel set in the time of Charlemagne and her trips to France. She will show slides from her trips that helped imbue her narrative with rich historical detail.
Remote meeting was held over Zoom.
Saturday, May 16th 1-2 pm
Monthly speaker for the Sacramento branch of the California Writers Club
"Writing Historical Fantasy: Blending historical fiction with fantasy elements."
Writing historical fiction requires extensive research on historical figures, settings, customs, etc., and decisions regarding dramatic license vs. adhering strictly to the historical record, while fantasy has its own rules regarding logic and consistency. Author Linda C. McCabe will discuss the craft of balancing the needs of historical fiction with drama and fantasy.
Remote meeting held via Zoom.
Monthly speaker for the Sacramento branch of the California Writers Club
"Writing Historical Fantasy: Blending historical fiction with fantasy elements."
Writing historical fiction requires extensive research on historical figures, settings, customs, etc., and decisions regarding dramatic license vs. adhering strictly to the historical record, while fantasy has its own rules regarding logic and consistency. Author Linda C. McCabe will discuss the craft of balancing the needs of historical fiction with drama and fantasy.
Remote meeting held via Zoom.
Events from 2019
Using Travel to Enhance Research for Your Writing
Redwood Writers Membership Meeting
Sunday, December 8th,
2-4:30 pm
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Reading a well-crafted story can transport you to another time and place. Getting details correct takes effort and research. Sometimes the only way to get a true sense of place is to travel there and experience it firsthand. Linda C. McCabe, author of the epic historic fantasy series, Bradamante and Ruggiero, will discuss her process of preparing for travel, research during site-seeing, and inspirations by her trips to France so she better understood Europe in the time of Charlemagne. She will show slides from her trips that helped imbue her narrative with rich historical detail.
Sunday, December 8th,
2-4:30 pm
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Reading a well-crafted story can transport you to another time and place. Getting details correct takes effort and research. Sometimes the only way to get a true sense of place is to travel there and experience it firsthand. Linda C. McCabe, author of the epic historic fantasy series, Bradamante and Ruggiero, will discuss her process of preparing for travel, research during site-seeing, and inspirations by her trips to France so she better understood Europe in the time of Charlemagne. She will show slides from her trips that helped imbue her narrative with rich historical detail.
Hot Summer Nights - Tuesdays in July
Presented by Redwood Writers and Copperfield's Books
Tuesday, July 9th
7-8 pm
Copperfield's Books Montgomery Village
775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Linda was on a panel of authors including Conrad Bishop, Robert Shafer, and William Haigwood. There was a discussion about the craft of writing, short readings, Q&A, refreshments and books were available for purchase.
Presented by Redwood Writers and Copperfield's Books
Tuesday, July 9th
7-8 pm
Copperfield's Books Montgomery Village
775 Village Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Linda was on a panel of authors including Conrad Bishop, Robert Shafer, and William Haigwood. There was a discussion about the craft of writing, short readings, Q&A, refreshments and books were available for purchase.
May 9-12, 2019
54th International Congress on Medieval Studies, campus of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Linda presented the paper, “To Die For: Duels by knights in Orlando innamorato and Orlando furioso over swords, horses, heraldic symbols, and women” in the panel session "Loving Your Arms (before the NRA): Heroes and their Weapons" organized by the Société Rencesvals. That is in Session 78 in 1225 Schneider Hall on Thursday, May 9th at 1:30 - 3:00 pm.
McCabe also sold her novels in the Exhibits Hall at Table 51 in Goldsworth Valley III.
54th International Congress on Medieval Studies, campus of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Linda presented the paper, “To Die For: Duels by knights in Orlando innamorato and Orlando furioso over swords, horses, heraldic symbols, and women” in the panel session "Loving Your Arms (before the NRA): Heroes and their Weapons" organized by the Société Rencesvals. That is in Session 78 in 1225 Schneider Hall on Thursday, May 9th at 1:30 - 3:00 pm.
McCabe also sold her novels in the Exhibits Hall at Table 51 in Goldsworth Valley III.
Medieval Fantasy: Using travel to enhance research
Tuesday, May 7th 6:30-8 pm
Fleschner Memorial Library
11935 Silver Creek Drive
Birch Run, Michigan
Birch Run native, Linda C. McCabe, returned to the Fleschner Library and discussed her epic fantasy series set in the time of Charlemagne. There was a slideshow about her research trips to France and Italy. The event was free and open to the public.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight were available for purchase and signing after the talk.
Tuesday, May 7th 6:30-8 pm
Fleschner Memorial Library
11935 Silver Creek Drive
Birch Run, Michigan
Birch Run native, Linda C. McCabe, returned to the Fleschner Library and discussed her epic fantasy series set in the time of Charlemagne. There was a slideshow about her research trips to France and Italy. The event was free and open to the public.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight were available for purchase and signing after the talk.
Healdsburg Area Local Author Book Expo
Saturday, April 27th
2-5 pm
Healdsburg Regional Library
139 Piper Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Northern Sonoma County Authors
Meet and Greet
Book Talks and Readings
Sales and Signings
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Light Refreshments will be served.
2-5 pm
Healdsburg Regional Library
139 Piper Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Northern Sonoma County Authors
Meet and Greet
Book Talks and Readings
Sales and Signings
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Light Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6-8:30 pm
Gaia's Garden International Vegetarian Buffet
1899 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California
Dining with Local Authors
Linda C. McCabe read from her latest novel, Fate of the Saracen Knight, along with several other local authors. There was a short Question and Answer period after each reading.
Books were available for purchase after the event.
Gaia's Garden International Vegetarian Buffet
1899 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California
Dining with Local Authors
Linda C. McCabe read from her latest novel, Fate of the Saracen Knight, along with several other local authors. There was a short Question and Answer period after each reading.
Books were available for purchase after the event.