Talking with C.W.Gortner, Tudor Fiction Author of The Secret Lion

I tend to not categorize; but if I had to, for me literary fiction is a classic, which has withstood the test of time. Popular is just that: books intended for a wide audience. I believe both can be called a "novel". Again, a novel is just a label. I use it generically, to denote a work of fiction.

When do you hope to see your next novel published?

In the early spring of 2005. It's called "Queen of Shadows", about Juana of Castile.

Christopher (C.W.) Gortner holds a MA in History and a MFA in Writing, with an emphasis on Renaissance History. A life-long historian, he has taught seminars on the 16th century at various educational institutions, including the New College of California. He resides in San Francisco, California. To learn more about him and his books, please visit Leonibus - Discover the Renaissance.

Published September, 2004, The Secret Lion will be officially released on October 1-3, 2004, at the annual Northern California Independent Bookseller's Association tradeshow. Look for C.W. on October 15, at 7:00 at Valencia Street Books in San Francisco (569 Valencia Street). He will speak to the California Writer's Club in April, 2005. Please, check his website for details and event updates.