Cindy Vallar

Author, Editor, & Pirate Chronicler
P. O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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Articles & Blog Posts

Something Wicked This Way Comes
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers, 15 September 2022

Pirates!
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers, 21 July 2022

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers, 25 November 2019

Here Be Dragons
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers, 29 August 2019

Swashbucklers Are Dead . . . or are they?
Historical Novels Review, August 2015


The Scottish Thistle -- Inspiration and Passion
My Story, My Way, 16 April 2014


Jean Laffite - Enigma, Legend. American hero?
History Is Now Magazine, 20 November 2013

The Obscure War: Historical Fiction & the War of 1812, part 2
Historical Novel Society, 15 November 2013

Excerpt from The Scottish Thistle
Celtic Guide, September 2013 (35-39)

The Obscure War: Historical Fiction & the War of 1812, part 1
Historical Novels Review, August 2013


The Two Sights
Celtic Guide, December 2012 (14-15)

The Cameron Men and Me
Celtic Guide, November 2012 (39-44)

The Lives of Scottish Pirates
Celtic Guide, June 2012 (5-8)

í víking: Norse Who Went Plundering

Celtic Guide, June 2012 (16-19)


Oh To Be A Pirate
NJ Shore Life, August 2011 (26-27)

The Case for Authors' Notes in Historical Fiction
Solander, May 2011 (12-5)

Immerse Yourself in Scotland's Otherworld
Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal, 22 February 2011

Never Refuse a Gift
As the Pages Turn, 2 December 2009

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Getting Published
Drey’s Library, 4 December 2009

Who's Who Aboard Ship
Pirates! Fact and Legend, 25 September 2009

The Pirate's Life at Sea
Pirates! Fact and Legend, 25 September 2009

Pirate Code of Conduct vs. Naval Discipline
Pirates! Fact and Legend, 25 September 2009

Beware! Banned Books!
Solander, November 2006 (17-21)

The Evolution of the Pirate: Romanticism vs. Reality
The Historical Novels Reviews, August 2005 (4-6)

Scotland: History & Clans
GWN Literary Magazine, October 2001

The 1930s: Dust Bowl & the Great Depression
GWN Literary Magazine, September 2001

Here Be Dragons

Savvy Authors, 13 August 2018

'To be, or not to be, that is the question'
Savvy Authors, 31 May 2018

Opening Doors into the Past
Savvy Authors, 1 May 2018

Scottish Pirates
The Pipings, March 2017 (4)

The Importance of Doing Research When Writing a Novel
A Slice of Orange, 8 May 2016

Journey Back to the Scottish Highlands of Yore
Savvy Authors Learning Centre, 21 April 2014

What!! No Highland Clans?
Savvy Authors Learning Centre, 4 March 2014

Dragons, Vikings, and Misfits
Savvy Authors Learning Centre, 20 January 2014

How to Open Doors to the Past
Savvy Authors, 6 June 2012

Dominique Youx, Intrepid Warrior
The Laffite Society Chronicles, February 2012 (10-25)

Those Men in Kilts
Savvy Authors, 11 July 2011

Opening Doors into the Past: Writing Historical Fiction
Mare's Place, 6 July 2011

10 Things You Didn’t Know about The Scottish Thistle
Queen of Happy Endings, 2 December 2009

How to Research Your Story before Writing Your Book
The Book Faery Reviews, 9 December 2009

What Inspired Me to Write The Scottish Thistle
Simply Stacie, 10 December 2009

Jean Laffite, Gentleman Pirate
The Pyrates Way, Spring 2008 (55-57 & 49)

Discipline at Sea
The Pyrates Way, Autumn 2007 (23-27 & 46)


Remembrances
Solander, November 2007 (19-21)
contributor & editor

Discipline at Sea
The Pyrates Way, Autumn 2007 (23-27)

Historical Tidbit . . . Moira Cameron, Beefeater
The Piper, October 2007 (7)

Historical Note . . . Alexander Cameron
The Piper, September 2006 (6)

Modern Piracy: Part Two
No Quarter Given, November 2005 (4-7)

Modern Piracy: Part One
No Quarter Given, September 2005 (6-8)

The Past is Unforgiving . . . and so are Readers
Longridge Writers Group, August 2002

History of Scotland
Romance Designs' Historical Novel Writers Newsletter, August 2002

A Journey of Writing
Reststop Writers' Newsletter, November 2001

International Gathering of Clan Cameron
Dalriada, November 2001

Scotland
GWN Literary Magazine, October 2001

The 1930s: The Dust Bowl & the Great Depression
GWN Literary Magazine, September 2001

Searching for Information
GWN Literary Magazine, August 2001

Don't Shun the Internet
American Libraries, August 2001

Researching and Writing
GWN Literary Magazine, July 2001

Pirate's Life
Pirate's Life Blog, July/August 2001

Excerpt of The Scottish Thistle
The Copperfield Review, June 2001


The Past Is Unforgiving . . . and So Are Your Readers
Carolina Romance Writers Newsletter, May 2001

Why I Write
Author of the Day Calendar project, 8 January 2001

Chasing a Dream
 Bright Ink News, 19 October  2000

That is wonderful, Cindy! I guess it really can happen if you keep your heart
in it and keep plugging away. -- Rachel O'Neill
That was a great article! It was very inspiring to me. -- Kelly Brittain
You can hear your enthusiasm in your words. -- Jennifer Young
Cindy, loved your story. Like 'a move to destiny.' -- Diana Cosby
Congratulations, Cindy! It's great! -- Eva Kende

Who Is Leopold Sedar Senghor?
Noahsays.com, April 2000


What Was the Marais des Cygnes Massacre?
Noahsays.com, January 2000


 
It is very well written. Better in fact than a previous account that I had read
in
Pioneer Women by Stratton . . . I think yours is more accurate. -- Annie
Great resource. -- Joycelee
Congrations, Cindy Lee! It looks great to see your name in lights! -- Tom Vallar, my most supportive husband
You should get a column. The article was extremely well done. -- Michael Muscedere

Achieving the Dream
Simahoyo's World, November 2000


Empowering Teachers Through Telecommunications
Kidtalk News, 1995


Internet: Fad or Important Resource?
Kidtalk News, May 1995

Keepsake Memories
Chalk Talk, Spring 1993

Keepsake Memories
Memorandum, 1991

Kidsnet
Memorandum, 1991


Thomas Wilson Sanitarium Gives the HMCS Library $21,000 Grant
Chalk Talk, 1990


Teddy, book, sunrise


Book Reviews
Reviews not found on Recommended Reads or The Bonnie Bookaneer

1812: The Land between Flowing Waters by Ken Leland
Alexandra's Secret by Annie Laura Smith
Bellringer by J. Robert Janes
The Book of Love by Kathleen McGowan
Consuming Fire by Kathleen Morgan
Death at Nuremburg by W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV
A Heart for Home by Lauraine Snelling
The Highlander's Sword by Amanda Forester
Hitler's War by Harry Turtledove
Kansas Bleeds by Melody Groves
The Madonna List by Max Foran
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Must the Maiden Die: A Seneca Falls Historical Mystery by Miriam Grace Monfredo
The Pirate's Daughter by Margaret Cezair-Thompson
Rivers of Gold by Tracie Peterson
The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen
The Soldier's Daughter by Roby James
The Spithead Nymph by Jan Needle
A Time for Treason by Anne Newton Walther



Teddy,
                                          book, sunrise
 

Publications

The Spanish Pirates
The Panda Fact by Carlos Laster
Independently Published, 2008


Pirate Lingo

Book of Pirates by Miller Pope
Winoca Press, 2007



Pirates and Privateers
Independently Published, 2005


Seton Keough Bookery

The Seton Keough High School Library, 1998-1999


MANSEF Field Trip Directory
Independently Published, 1993

Booknotes
Hannah More School Library, 1989-1998


Footnotes
The Brynes School Library, 1988-1989


Library Notes
Our Lady of Pompei Schools Library, 1978-1987

 

Teddy, book, sunrise


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Home About Me Appearances & Book Signings Editing Services
Excerpts of My Stories Gallery: Clan Cameron Gallery: Rebel & Spy Gallery: Scottish Highlands Workshops
Gallery: Thistle's Scotland 1 Gallery: Thistle's Scotland 2 Historical Fiction vs. History My Interviews & Other Writings
My Research Resources My Reviews & Website Awards Pirates & Privateers Recommended Books to Read
Recommended Research Links Workshop Offerings & Schedule





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