The Confessions of
Catherine de Medici

The Tudor Secret

Welcome to my official home on the web. Whether I’m recreating the passions of a legendary woman from the Renaissance or delving into the fictional drama of a spy in Tudor England, for me writing historical fiction is an exciting journey into the unknown. 

There is always a secret to uncover behind the portrait, a mystery to explore within the legend, a hidden motivation under the fact. I write historical fiction for the same reason that I read it: because I crave the emotion of the past.

I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Thank you for visiting!

C.W.'s gripping new novel follows young Isabella of Castile's dramatic ascent to power, as she transforms from the defiant passionate daughter of an exiled widow into the famed warrior-queen who irrevocably changed the future of Spain and the world. Coming on June 12, 2012  from Ballantine Books! To schedule a chat with C.W., please visit his contact page. Learn More