Over the last several months I’ve been reading historical novels about the English court, by British author, Philippa Gregory. Beginning with The Other Boleyn Girl about Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne, and now The Virgin’s Lover about Elizabeth I before she became the virgin queen. If you have not read these and have any interest in historical fiction (or historical smut, as R calls it), I highly recommend these books. Next on my list are The Constant Princess, The Queen’s Fool and The Boleyn Inheritance.

Last month, I saw a great, big billboard advertising a new tv program on Showtime called The Tudors, which is about Henry VIII just before he becomes infatuated with Anne Boleyn. I was so excited, but so disappointed that nobody I know has Showtime. But right here in Texas, in my little hotel room, there is Showtime and The Tudors premiered tonight! Needless to say, I was so excited. I camped out on my bed, waiting for it to begin. It stars [URL=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001667/]Johnathan Rhys Meyers[/url] as Henry VIII. He and the show are yummy…

Here’s to historical soap operas!