I was lucky enough to have some wonderful colleagues attending this weekend's American Library Association in Anaheim, CA and today, via Blog Talk Radio, Nicole interviewed Yxta Maya Murray, author of The Queen Jade and The King's Gold, books one and two, respectively, in the Red Lion series. In her wonderful series of books, Murray tells the stories of Lola Sanchez, brilliant bibliophile and owner of the Red Lion Bookshop, whose exploration of ancient mysteries leads her to adventures of a lifetime. The King's Gold was first mentioned on BCG here, as the July selection of the Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club so for anyone participating in those discussions next month, this interview is right on time!
Click on the player below to hear about the bacchanals that Yxta has held, what inspires her career as a lawyer and an author of historical fiction, and her love of libraries! Thank you Yxta for taking the time to talk to us and thanks so much Nicole for bringing us this up close and personal portrait of the author.
Browse inside The Queen Jade and The King's Gold. The first five commenters on this post will receive a copy of each book!
I tried the two 'book' links and they brought up blank pages. Only when I went to the author page, then entered Yxta Murray was I able to get to the two books. The work was worth it! The two books look very interesting and I would love to read them. Thanks! Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | June 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM
My gosh those books look sooooo interesting! I'd love to read them :) Thanks!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | June 28, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Thanks Michelle, I just checked and the links seem to be working now. I think you just have to wait a minute for them to load. But I'm glad you persevered! I'll get in touch via email for your address.
Posted by: Book Club Girl | June 28, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I would love to read and review those for my website if you still have copies Thanks so much:)
Posted by: Tracy | June 29, 2008 at 02:16 AM
I wasn't familiar with these books, but they look wonderful. I love the idea of a main character being a bookseller!
Posted by: Julie P. | June 29, 2008 at 08:16 AM
I love the idea of the bookseller, too and when you combine that with ancient mysteries I'm ready to read!
Posted by: Heidi | June 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM
These books are so captivating. Love the cover design too~
Posted by: Katie | June 30, 2008 at 12:19 AM
These books are definitely unique and enthralling. Lovely.
Posted by: ellie | July 01, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I'm sorry I missed this giveaway, because these books look really good. I'll have to look for them when I go to the bookstore tomorrow! :)
Posted by: Julie E. | July 02, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I read th Queen Jade and it is sooooo cool!!!!The main character is really strong and she does what she wants.
Posted by: Olive | October 02, 2009 at 10:55 PM