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Philippa Gregory
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Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the internationally bestselling novel The Other Boleyn Girl. Now she is looking at the family that preceded the Tudors: the... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Walk Home.
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    1. Philippa Gregory reads from THE RED QUEEN (part 1)
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    2. Philippa Gregory: Jasper's future -- from THE RED QUEEN
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    3. Philippa Gregory reads from The Red Queen (part 2)
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    4. Philippa Gregory reads from THE RED QUEEN (part 4)
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    5. Tips on Writing from Philippa Gregory
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    6. The Princes in the Tower of London
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    7. Author Philippa Gregory on Women in Historical Records
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    8. Author Philippa Gregory Discusses The Plantagenet Court
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    9. Author Phillipa Gregory's Future Books After THE WHITE QUEEN
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    10. Author Philippa Gregory discusses Elizabeth and Edward
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    11. Christopher Cook Interviews Author PhilIippa Gregory: Writing on Witchcraft
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    12. Philippa Gregory reads an passage from Richard III from
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    13. Philippa Gregory reads from her novel The Kingmaker's Daughter (part one)
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    14. Why was Warwick Called The Kingmaker?
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    15. How was Anne Neville's story?
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Philippa Gregory Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Walk Home. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I should love to sing. I would quite like to cook. I would like to want to cook. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. How I think. Q. What do you regret most? A. Regret is really a complete waste of time unless you use it to change. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Without a doubt-- ranger on a big game preserve, re-wilding Africa. Learn more about Philippa Gregory

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LEO Weekly, May 22, 2013
...saint and victim; and examining contemporary depictions of her, including the classic film “Anne of the Thousand Days,” Philippa Gregory’s wildly inaccurate novel “The Other Boleyn Girl,” and the popular Showtime series “The Tudors” — all...
Telegraph, May 17, 2013
...Novel of the Year Award was also launched in 1960. Previous winners include Jojo Moyes, Freya North and Philippa Gregory...
Examiner.com, May 11, 2013
...author's relationship with her mother. Location: Mostly Books 32.236029 ; -110.859939 7. Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory - This is a historical fiction novel about the daughters of Richard Neville, who was known as the Kingmaker. 8....
The Bubble, May 1, 2013
...not to be missed. The 2013 programme is yet to be released but in 2012 speaking authors included Philippa Gregory and Nicole Krauss, with films such as ‘War Horse’ also being screened, in addition to writing workshops with themes as diverse as ‘How...
This is Devon, April 30, 2013
...away at the college's libraries as part of World Book Night. Historical novel The White Queen by Philippa Gregory and German story The Reader by Bernhard Schlink were voted the eventual winners. Libraries at the college will now be giving away copies...
Eastlondonlines, April 29, 2013
...of others in the UK who had been selected as “book givers”. They provided 80 free copies of Philippa Gregory’s novel The White Queen — one of 20 books shortlisted for free giveaway. About 25,000 copies of each title were gifted across the UK and...
The Independent, April 27, 2013
...a re-examination of Henry VIII's doomed second wife, which takes a swipe at English historical writers, including Philippa Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl, for turning, as she puts it, Anne into a shrill caricature. Dr Bordo, professor of...
Guardian.co.uk, May 23, 2013
...silent background atmospherics, while a distinguished cast of historians and authors – Hilary Mantel, David Starkey, Suzannah Lipscomb, Philippa Gregory – relate Anne's enthralling story. Andrew Mueller The Hunt for Britain's Sex Gangs 9pm, Channel...
LEO Weekly, May 22, 2013
...saint and victim; and examining contemporary depictions of her, including the classic film “Anne of the Thousand Days,” Philippa Gregory’s wildly inaccurate novel “The Other Boleyn Girl,” and the popular Showtime series “The Tudors” — all...
MyScience, May 22, 2013
...the passion at Sussex for the benefits of interdisciplinary study. One of his undergraduates, the best-selling historical novelist Philippa Gregory, has said that Maurice’s course was such a powerful experience, inspiring her with his “élan and...
1883 Magazine, May 20, 2013
...your teeth into? Well look no further.  The White Queen, the BBC’s hotly anticipated adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s acclaimed novel, hits our screens this summer and looks set to have enough bodice ripping and swordplay to keep us happy till...
Fabulous Magazine, May 19, 2013
...controversy around the beheading of Henry VIIIâs second wife, this drama documentary features history boffins Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory, and lots of gorgeous period costumes. Thursday, 9pm, BBC2 10) Daft Punk: Random Access Memories After...
Huffington Post, May 17, 2013
...have warned Henry: no fertility goddess here!! Was Anne the sister from hell? Blame that one on novelist Philippa Gregory, whose spiteful, ruthless Anne poaches Henry from her tender-hearted sister Mary (and performs a lot of other loathsome acts as...
Inside Media Track, May 17, 2013
...the iconic backdrop of the War of the Roses, The White Queen is a major new adaptation of Philippa Gregory‘s vivid bestselling historical novel series The Cousin’s War. The White Queen is the thrilling story of the women caught up in the ongoing...