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| A Cool Retreat by John William Godward, 1910 |
I have a writing retreat quickly approaching, and I am getting a little giddier at the thought with each passing day. =) But of course, I then have to pause and consider the word, because I’m just that kind of nerd, LOL.
I wasn’t surprised to learn that the typical definition of retreat is very old. The noun, meaning “act or retiring from action,” dates to the 13th century. The verb, oddly, took another 200 years to join English. But what I found really interesting is that my kind–“a place of seclusion”–dates from the 15th century! I had no idea it was that old. It had gained religious connotation by the 1750s.
To change the subject, I spent my weekend in VA Beach, celebrating with my critique partner, Dina Sleiman, her 3-book deal with Bethany House. And when hubby and I got home (after driving through a blizzard), I found these waiting for me!
The Dutch version of Ring of Secrets! This is my first Dutch-translated book, though many, many of my friends’ books have been translated, so it’s pretty cool. =) The title in Dutch translates as Mask of Innocence. I was hoping for a “mask” title in the series, so that’s awesome!!
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
Hi, Sascha! Apparently Christian fiction is a very big seller there; and many of their titles are American books they translate. I had no clue it was happening until they showed up. =)
Hi, Roseanna. Why Dutch?
That's because you know when you need to ask a nerd a question, I'm here for ya, LOL.
Yes, you're very nerdy. But I will still happily retreat with you 🙂
Isn't it?? Pretty darn exciting. =) Thanks!
Good to know I'm not alone, LOL.
Congratulations, Roseanna! Having your book translated into Dutch is so neat!
Blessings,
Andrea
Proofreader/Writer
writingtoinspire.blogspot.com
That is a very interesting word. And don't worry! You're not the only one who wonders these kinds of things. 🙂