![]() I remember marvelling at how invested Americans felt in the fairy tale of it all, even though we don’t have royals of our own. I was living in New York at the time and actually watched the live broadcast with friends at a bar, even though it aired at 6 AM (the things you do at age 23…!) The moment the newlyweds kissed, it felt like all of New York broke out in cheers. ![]() It was the Cambridges’ wedding in 2011 that planted the seeds of this book in my mind. (Which, of course, all exist in American Royals…) I’d always dreamed of writing my own historical fiction, something with forbidden love and political intrigue and villainous characters scheming for the throne. I’ve been an avid reader of historical fiction ever since! Royalty is such a compelling plot device-it’s all about power, and those who were born with it versus those who have to fight for it. ![]() ![]() Katharine McGee: When I was younger, I used to steal my mom’s Philippa Gregory novels and read them in secret. Kristin Contino: How did you get the idea for a novel about an American royal family? ![]()
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