Book Signings and Events
Events in 2020
Saturday, December 19th, 2pm PST - Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives
Linda C. McCabe will present “Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives” for the December meeting of the Tri-Valley Writers branch of the California Writers Club (CWC). 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 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP by Thursday, December 17. Meeting Cost: $5 CWC Members, $7 non-CWC members, and $3 students (ages 14-22 w/school ID)
Details for reservations can be found on their website.
Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP by Thursday, December 17. Meeting Cost: $5 CWC Members, $7 non-CWC members, and $3 students (ages 14-22 w/school ID)
Details for reservations can be found on their website.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - A Modern Retelling of the Chansons de Geste
Linda will be presenting her talk about Chansons de Geste for the Alliance Française Doylestown and Bucks County Chapter. This presentation will be performed over Zoom for the members of that Alliance Chapter in the 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 are 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 will be part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
A Zoom link will be sent 48 hours before the presentation.
Sponsored by
Silicon Valley Alliance Française
$10 Tickets are 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 will be part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales.
A Zoom link will be sent 48 hours before the presentation.
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 via Zoom. Visit their website for registration information.
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 via Zoom. Visit their website for registration information.
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 via Zoom.
Visit their website for registration information.
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 via Zoom.
Visit their website for registration information.
Events from 2019
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 will be reading from her latest novel, Fate of the Saracen Knight, along with several other local authors. There will be a short Question and Answer period after each reading.
For reservations to sit at a specific author's table, please send an email info@jeaneslone.com. This is a restaurant and to demonstrate gratitude for their support of the local literary community, a minimum $5 food purchase is required.
A flier for this event can be downloaded below. Books will be 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 will be reading from her latest novel, Fate of the Saracen Knight, along with several other local authors. There will be a short Question and Answer period after each reading.
For reservations to sit at a specific author's table, please send an email info@jeaneslone.com. This is a restaurant and to demonstrate gratitude for their support of the local literary community, a minimum $5 food purchase is required.
A flier for this event can be downloaded below. Books will be available for purchase after the event.
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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.
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, will return to the Fleschner Library and discuss her epic fantasy series set in the time of Charlemagne. There will be a slideshow about her research trips to France and Italy. The event is free and open to the public.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight will be 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, will return to the Fleschner Library and discuss her epic fantasy series set in the time of Charlemagne. There will be a slideshow about her research trips to France and Italy. The event is free and open to the public.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight will be available for purchase and signing after the talk.
May 9-12, 2019
54th International Congress on Medieval Studies, campus of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Linda will present 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 will also be selling 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 will present 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 will also be selling her novels in the Exhibits Hall at Table 51 in Goldsworth Valley III.
Sunday, May 19th 2-4 pm - Postponed - to reschedule in the future. Stay tuned.
North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation
64 Brookwood Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
"A Modern Retelling of Italian Epic Poetry"
For several centuries troubadours and jongleurs in the south of France and in Northern Italy created a cycle of legends regarding Charlemagne and his knights. These tales were popular with nobles and the masses. Later, these stories were compiled and expanded by poets in both French and Italian.
Local author, Linda C. McCabe, has undertaken the ambitious project of adapting two of these epic poems, Orlando innamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo and Orlando furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, into a series of novels for modern day readers. McCabe traveled to France, Italy, and Germany to perform research for her trilogy. Her presentation will be part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales that are still popular in Italy, especially in Sicily where Opera dei Pupi thrives to this day.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight, will be available for sale after the presentation.
The talk is limited to 30 guests and reservations are required. There is a small cost of $5 per guest and all proceeds support the SRJC Scholarship Fund and NBICF Cultural Activities.
North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation
64 Brookwood Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
"A Modern Retelling of Italian Epic Poetry"
For several centuries troubadours and jongleurs in the south of France and in Northern Italy created a cycle of legends regarding Charlemagne and his knights. These tales were popular with nobles and the masses. Later, these stories were compiled and expanded by poets in both French and Italian.
Local author, Linda C. McCabe, has undertaken the ambitious project of adapting two of these epic poems, Orlando innamorato by Matteo Maria Boiardo and Orlando furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, into a series of novels for modern day readers. McCabe traveled to France, Italy, and Germany to perform research for her trilogy. Her presentation will be part travelogue and part literary discussion about the legends of Charlemagne and the lasting cultural impact of these classic tales that are still popular in Italy, especially in Sicily where Opera dei Pupi thrives to this day.
Copies of her novels, Quest of the Warrior Maiden and Fate of the Saracen Knight, will be available for sale after the presentation.
The talk is limited to 30 guests and reservations are required. There is a small cost of $5 per guest and all proceeds support the SRJC Scholarship Fund and NBICF Cultural Activities.
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 will be on a panel of authors including Conrad Bishop, Robert Shafer, and William Haigwood. There will be a discussion about the craft of writing, short readings, Q&A, refreshments and books 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 will be on a panel of authors including Conrad Bishop, Robert Shafer, and William Haigwood. There will be a discussion about the craft of writing, short readings, Q&A, refreshments and books available for purchase.
Sonoma County Fair - August 1 and 8th
Linda C. McCabe will be at the Redwood Writers table and promoting her novels on Thursday, August 1st and Thursday, August 8th.
Booth hours are 10:30 am - 5:30 pm at the E.C. Kraft Building
Stop by and say hello.
Linda C. McCabe will be at the Redwood Writers table and promoting her novels on Thursday, August 1st and Thursday, August 8th.
Booth hours are 10:30 am - 5:30 pm at the E.C. Kraft Building
Stop by and say hello.
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.
Arrive at 2 p.m. to register and mingle before the general meeting runs from 2:30-4:30 p.m.There is a small fee of $5 from members and $10 from non-members to cover room rental costs.
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.
Arrive at 2 p.m. to register and mingle before the general meeting runs from 2:30-4:30 p.m.There is a small fee of $5 from members and $10 from non-members to cover room rental costs.