UPDATE: The winner is…Editha Thompson!
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©Diana Cosby 2019
While attending a writing retreat several years ago, Sir Stephan MacQuistan woke me up, told me that he was a Knights Templar, and demanded that I write his story. I wasn’t surprised to be awoken by a strong character, Alexander MacGruder, the hero of, His Captive, book #1 in the bestselling MacGruder brothers woke me up ordering that I write his story as well.
Stephan’s story turned out to be, Forbidden Legacy, the first of five books in The Forbidden Series. As I began my research, incredible events began to happen, the first discovering that it was the 700th Anniversary of the Scottish victory of the Battle of Bannockburn, which was rumored to be aided by the Knights Templar. In addition, information about Knights Templars appeared in numerous articles as well television programs.
Regardless if hundreds of years have passed, questions remain of where the Knights Templar fled, what treasure they took, and how so many valiant knights were able to disappear without a trace. As a major plotter, I enjoyed weaving in my character’s journey, where they face challenges and in the end fall in love, around these mysteries and more along with my speculation as to where their fleet and many of the Brotherhood could have escaped to prior to the arrests beginning in France on the 13th of October, 1307.
While creating The Forbidden Series, the most incredible thing happened. Whenever I struggled with writing one of the Templar stories, I’d see a “sign” of a cross in nature that I interpreted as encouragement.
And, while writing the final book, Forbidden Realm, release date April 2020, I was honored to learn that Red Hot Adventures wanted to design a tour in Scotland taking readers to story settings along with where the characters in the Forbidden Series may have traveled. My deepest thanks to Konnie Oviatt Stykel and everyone at Red Hot Adventures for creating the “Diana Cosby’s Forbidden Scotland Tour.” To readers who chose to go, I sincerely hope that you enjoy!
What sign of inspiration have you received?
About the Author
A retired Navy Chief, Diana Cosby is an international bestselling author of Scottish medieval romantic suspense. Books in her award-winning MacGruder Brothers series have been translated in five languages. Diana has spoken at the Library of Congress, Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC, and appeared in Woman’s Day, on USA Today’s romance blog, “Happy Ever After,” MSN.com, Atlantic County Women Magazine, and Texoma Living Magazine.
After her career in the Navy, Diana dove into her passion – writing romance novels. With 34 moves behind her, she was anxious to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met throughout the world. After the release of the bestselling MacGruder Brothers series, The Oath Trilogy, and the first two book of The Forbidden Series, she’s now working on book #5, Forbidden Realm, of the five-book series, which will be released April 2020.
Diana looks forward to the years of writing ahead and meeting the amazing people who will share this journey.
Contest
***ONE winner will be drawn from everyone who posts on my guest blog post about, ‘When A Knights Templar Wakes You,’ on Delilah’s blog between 27 June 2019 – 4th July 2019. The winner will receive one of Diana’s mugs and a tote.
Diana Cosby, International Best-Selling Author
www.dianacosby.com
The Oath Trilogy
MacGruder Brother Series
Forbidden Series: Forbidden Legacy/Forbidden Knight/Forbidden Vow/Forbidden Alliance‒Aug. 6th 2019/Forbidden Realm April 2020
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I certainly wouldn’t say no.
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I’ve always been fascinated with the story of the Templars ever since I did a report on them in school. I love reading stories about them, especially one’s set in the present and how despite time, they have persisted and evolved.
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Donel Gerrard wrote: I certainly wouldn’t say no.
~Hi Donel, thank you so much for stopping by. 🙂 ^5 Yes, when a Knights Templar talks, I listen. Take care, and I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Tamara Kasyan wrote: I’ve always been fascinated with the story of the Templars ever since I did a report on them in school. I love reading stories about them, especially one’s set in the present and how despite time, they have persisted and evolved.
~Hi Tamara, I appreciate your stopping by. I agree, the history of the Knights Templars and how their legacy affects us today is fascinating, not to mention the mystery surrounding where they went as well as where they hid their treasure. Take care, and I hope you have a terrific summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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I studied in Malta while in college. The Templars have a connection to that country. They are fascinating.
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What a fascinating series! The Knights Templar are so intriguing. Thanks for sharing.
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I would love to carry that bag at work. I’m a nurse😊.
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Debra K Guyette wrote: I studied in Malta while in college. The Templars have a connection to that country. They are fascinating.
~Hi Debra, thank you very much for stopping by. How wonderful to have studied in Malta, it’s a gorgeous country steeped in history. Yes, the Templars have a deep connection throughout the Mediterranean. Take care, and I hope you have a fantastic summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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BookLady wrote: What a fascinating series! The Knights Templar are so intriguing. Thanks for sharing.
~Hi BookLady, I appreciate your stopping by and your kind words. Researching the Knights Templar for the Forbidden Series was fascinating. I wonder if we’ll ever learn the truth behind where the Templars went. Take care and I hope your summer wonderful!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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This series is so amazing! The bag & coffee cup are perfect as well. I have really enjoyed mine! 😍
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I’ve added your Templar series to my TBR list. It sounds amazing!
My Mom passed in 2004 & I miss her terribly. Whenever I need her the most I seem to always see a cardinal, her favorite bird. It’s as though she sent that beautiful little bird to inspire me to keep on going.
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Kathryn Green wrote: This series is so amazing! The bag & coffee cup are perfect as well. I have really enjoyed mine! 😍
~:) Hi Kathryn, thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words. I had an amazing time writing The Forbidden Series, and I’m humbled that you’re enjoying their stories. Never has creating a series been such a unique journey.
So glad you like the mug and bag. I love the size of the mug as it holds a ‘nice’ cup of coffee. ^5
Take care, and I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
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Sheryl Stark wrote: I’ve added your Templar series to my TBR list. It sounds amazing!
~Hi Sheryl, I appreciate your stopping by, and thank you so much for adding The Forbidden Series to your TBR list. I hope you enjoy!
My Mom passed in 2004 & I miss her terribly. Whenever I need her the most I seem to always see a cardinal, her favorite bird. It’s as though she sent that beautiful little bird to inspire me to keep on going.
~*Hugs* I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. My deepest sympathy. I’m a firm believer in ‘signs,’ and what a blessing that you find inspiration through the sightings of cardinals. They’re gorgeous birds, and easy to see why they were your mom’s favorites.
Take care, and I wish you a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.