Chamomile & Clove

Mike Gorrell

On Day Seven, it’s time to talk about Philippe. We just met Philippe in our most recent episode, and it’s fair to say that we were pretty excited. And with good reason!

Deb often says that Philippe is the center around which the world of All Souls rotates — he’s ancient, crafty, compassionate, generous, thoughtful, authoritative, and exceptionally well-read. He rules over his family with a strong will, a deft wit, and a huge, courageous heart. In Shadow of Night, Philippe starts Matthew’s journey of redemption and teaches Diana her first lessons about becoming the leader of a large, diverse political family. He sees in her the heart and soul of his future family – the care of his son, spouse, and grandchildren to come. We get so little of Philippe, but what we do get is unforgettable.

What is your favorite Philippe moment? Tell us about it in our Facebook group, the Chamomile & Clove Clovers.

Ready for the next post? Here’s Day Eight.

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There are still online passes available for All Souls Con 2018. Buy a pass and you’ll see us present on Friday, August 10 with the lovely Jennifer Covel!

We can’t wait to see you,

Cait and Jen

James Coleman

On Day Six of our Countdown to All Souls Con 2018, we express our love and admiration for Ysabeau de Clermont, Matthew’s impossibly stylish, wickedly intelligent vampire mother. Ysabeau is a marriage of contradictions — dangerous and funny, remote and affectionate, stylish and savage. We love that she saved Matthew and gave him a chance at redemption. We love that she offers support, love, and guidance to Diana as she begins her life as the matriarch of a new clan. Ysabeau is an amazing character who raises and answers questions about motherhood, power, civilization, resilience, and change. She is dynamic and fascinating and we hope to see far more of her in books to come.

How do you feel about Ysabeau? Tell us what you love about her in our Facebook group, the Chamomile & Clove Clovers.

Ready for the next post? Here’s Day Seven.

Have a nomination for our countdown list? E-mail us at chamomileandclovecast@gmail.com, send us a message via Twitter @chamomilenclove, or send us a Facebook message!

There are still online passes available for All Souls Con 2018. Buy a pass and you’ll see us present on Friday, August 10 with the lovely Jennifer Covel!

We can’t wait to see you,

Cait and Jen

unsplash-logoLukasz Szmigiel

On Day Four of our countdown, we honor Emily Mather — the intuitive, sensitive, caring, nurturing, steadying heart of Diana’s family. Em is quick to offer perspective, to see the best in people, to use her empathy for the betterment of all. She has depth–and a keen sense of the divine. Emily reminds us that power has a price and that love is a great act of service.

Is Emily your favorite character? Tell us what you love about her in our Facebook group, the Chamomile & Clove Clovers.

Ready for the next post? Here’s Day Five.

Have a nomination for our countdown list? E-mail us at chamomileandclovecast@gmail.com, send us a message via Twitter @chamomilenclove, or send us a Facebook message!

There are still online passes available for All Souls Con 2018. Buy a pass and you’ll see us present on Friday, August 10 with the lovely Jennifer Covel!

We can’t wait to see you,

Cait and Jen