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Coming Soon Skull's Vengeance Audiobook to be Released May 9 #historicalfantasy #historicaladventure #celticmythology #romanticfantasy

Coming Soon Skull's Vengeance Audiobook to be Released May 9 #historicalfantasy #historicaladventure #celticmythology #romanticfantasy Linnea Tanner SKULL’S VENGEANCE AUDIOBOOK COMING SOON! I’m excited to announce that the audiobook of Book 4, Skull’s Vengeance, in the historical fantasy series, Curse of Clansmen and Kings, will be released on May 9th, 2024. The following two narrators were selected to capture the scope of the epic Celtic tale: Scott Ellis and Heidi Housh. Since more than half of the audiobook is told from the perspectives of various male characters from Britannia and Rome, I selected Scott Ellis to capture these voices. Heidi Housh narrates chapters from the point of view of the primary protagonist, Queen Catrin. Below are highlights... Read the full article

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Colorado Blvd Barnes & Noble Book Fair 20 April 2024 @BNColoradoBlvd @COGreatAuthors @JudithBriles #Colorado #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders

Colorado Blvd Barnes & Noble Book Fair 20 April 2024 @BNColoradoBlvd @COGreatAuthors @JudithBriles #Colorado #books #gifts #weekend #bookreaders Linnea Tanner Celebrate Reading with Colorado Authors at Barnes & Noble Book Fair at Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, CO Perfect for Spring Shopping! I will be joining other award-winning authors at the Barnes & Noble Book Fair on Saturday, April 20th at the Colorado Blvd. location in Glendale to sign books from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Books and other store merchandise purchased by visitors in the store on Saturday will generate a donation to the Aspiring Authors Scholarships that will be awarded by the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame in September, 2024. The book signing event will feature local authors of... Read the full article

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Book Spotlight The Viola Factor Sheridan Brown #ViolaKnappRuffner #HistoricalFiction #BiographicalHistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn

Book Spotlight The Viola Factor Sheridan Brown #ViolaKnappRuffner #HistoricalFiction #BiographicalHistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn Linnea Tanner BOOK SPOTLIGHT: THE VIOLA FACTOR It’s a pleasure to welcome Sheridan Brown and to spotlight her book, The Viola Factor, in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour held on April 16th – 18th, 2024. The Historical Fiction novel, The Viola Factor, was released by BookBaby on February 14th, 2024 (231 pages). Below are highlights and the book trailer of The Viola Factor, and Sheridan Brown’s author bio.  Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/03/blog-tour-the-viola-factor-by-sheridan-brown.html HIGHLIGHTS: THE VIOLA FACTOR   The Viola Factor by Sheridan Brown Blurb: The Viola Factor takes place at a time when the country faced division and growth after the American Civil... Read the full article

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Heather Miller Yellow Bird’s Song #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @HMHFR @cathiedunn

Heather Miller Yellow Bird’s Song #AmericanHistory #NativeAmericanHistory #TrailOfTears #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @HMHFR @cathiedunn Linnea Tanner FEATURED AUTHOR: HEATHER MILLER I‘m delighted to host Heather Miller as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between April 15th – 19th, 2024. Heather Miller is the author of the Historical Fiction / Native American Studies / Western / Biography, Yellow Bird’s Song,  released by Historium Press on March 19th, 2024 (370 pages) Below are highlights of Yellow Bird’s Song, Heather Miller’s author bio, and an excerpt from her novel. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/03/blog-tour-yellow-birds-song-by-heather-miller.html HIGHLIGHTS: YELLOW BIRD’S SONG   Yellow Bird’s Song by Heather Miller Blurb: Rollin Ridge, a mercurial figure in this... Read the full article

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Jules Larimore Find Me in the Stars #HistoricalFiction #Huguenots #RenaissanceFiction #WomensFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @jules_larimore @cathiedunn

Jules Larimore Find Me in the Stars #HistoricalFiction #Huguenots #RenaissanceFiction #WomensFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @jules_larimore @cathiedunn Linnea Tanner FEATURED AUTHOR: JULES LARIMORE I‘m delighted to host Jules Larimore again as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between March 26th –  April 16th, 2024. Jules Larimore is the author of the Renaissance Historical Fiction / Women’s Fiction, Find Me in the Stars (Cévenoles Sagas novel – Book Two in the Huguenot Trilogy), released by Mystic Lore Books on March 20th, 2024 (328 pages) Below are highlights of Find Me in the Stars  Jules Larimore’s author bio, and her fascinating guest post about the 17th-century religious movements that influenced the characters in Find... Read the full article

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Rosemary Griggs The Dartington Bride #HistoricalFiction #Devon #Elizabethan #FrenchWarsOfReligion #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @RAGriggsauthor @cathiedunn

Rosemary Griggs The Dartington Bride #HistoricalFiction #Devon #Elizabethan #FrenchWarsOfReligion #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @RAGriggsauthor @cathiedunn Linnea Tanner FEATURED AUTHOR: ROSEMARY GRIGGS I‘m delighted to host Rosemary Griggs as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between April 1st – 12th, 2024. Rosemary Griggs is the author of the Historical Fiction, The Dartington Bride (Daughters of Devon) by Troubador Publishing on 28th March 2024 (368 pages) Below are highlights of The Dartington Bride, Rosemary Griggs’ author bio, and her fascinating guest post about what inspired her to write The Dartington Bride. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-the-dartington-bride-by-rosemary-griggs.html HIGHLIGHTS: THE DARTINGTON BRIDE   The Dartington Bride (Daughters of Devon) By Rosemary Griggs Audiobook narrated by Rosemary... Read the full article

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New Release Riddle of the Gods Eric Schumacher #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalAdventure #Norse #NewRelease #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @DarkAgeScribe @cathiedunn

BOOK RELEASE: RIDDLE OF THE GODS It's my pleasure to welcome Eric Schumacher again and to announce the new release of his Norse Historical Fiction / Historical Adventure novel, Riddle of the Gods, in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour, being held March 25th – 29th, 2024. The fourth book in the Olaf's Saga series, Riddle of the Gods was released by Bodn Books on March 25th, 2024 (280 pages).  Below are highlights of the Riddle of the Books and Eric Schumacher's author bio.  Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-riddle-of-the-gods-by-eric-schumacher.html HIGHLIGHTS: RIDDLE OF THE GODS   Riddle of the Gods (Olaf’s Saga) By Eric Schumacher Blurb: Riddle of the Gods is the riveting fourth novel in the best-selling series chronicling the life and adventures of one of Norway’s most controversial kings, Olaf Tryggvason. It is AD 976. Olaf Tryggvason, the renegade prince of Norway, has lost his beloved wife to a tragedy that turns the lords of the land he rules against him. With his family gone and his future uncertain, Olaf leaves his realm and embarks on a decades-long quest to discover his course in life. Though his journey brings him power and wealth, it is not until he encounters the strange man in the streets of Dublin that his path to fame unfolds. And in that moment, he is forced to make a choice as the gods look on – a choice that could, at worst, destroy him and at best, ensure his name lives on forever. Buy Links: This book is available to read on #KindleUnlimited. Universal Buy Link: https://mybook.to/Riddleofthegods   AUTHOR BIO: ERID SCHUMACHER   Eric Schumacher (1968 – ) is a historical fiction author of multiple best-selling novels set in the Viking Age. From a young age, Schumacher was drawn to books about medieval kings and warlords and was fascinated by their stories and the turbulent times in which they lived. It is a fascination that led to the publication of his first novel, God’s Hammer, in 2005, and many subsequent novels thereafter. Schumacher now resides in Santa Barbara with his wife and two children and is busy working on his next novel. Author Links: Website: www.ericschumacher.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkAgeScribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricSchumacherAuthor Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/eric-schumacher Amazon Author Page: https://author.to/EricSchumacher     Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Read the full article

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Book Review EXSILIUM Alison Morton #RomaNovaSeries #EXSILIUM #AlternativeHistoricalFiction #HistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @alison_morton @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: ALISON MORTON I am delighted to host Alison Morton as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between March 18th - 29th, 2024. Alison Morton is the author of the Historical Fiction, EXSILIUM (Roma Nova Series), which was released by Pulcheria Presson on 27 February 2024 (364 pages). Below are highlights of EXSILIUM, Alison Morton’s author bio, and my 5-star review of her book.  Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-exsilium-by-alison-morton.html HIGHLIGHTS: EXSILIUM   EXSILIUM (Roma Nova Series) by Alison Morton Blurb: Exile – Living death to a Roman AD 395. In a Christian Roman Empire, the penalty for holding true to the traditional gods is execution. Maelia Mitela, her dead husband condemned as a pagan traitor, leaving her on the brink of ruin, grieves for her son lost to the Christians and is fearful of committing to another man. Lucius Apulius, ex-military tribune, faithful to the old gods and fixed on his memories of his wife Julia’s homeland of Noricum, will risk everything to protect his children’s future. Galla Apulia, loyal to her father and only too aware of not being the desired son, is desperate to escape Rome after the humiliation of betrayal by her feckless husband. For all of them, the only way to survive is exile. Buy Links: Universal Amazon Link: https://mybook.to/EXSILIUM All retailers (including Amazon) Universal Link: https://books2read.com/EXSILIUM AUTHOR BIO: ALISON MORTON   Alison Morton writes award-winning thrillers featuring tough but compassionate heroines. Her ten-book Roma Nova series is set in an imaginary European country where a remnant of the Roman Empire has survived into the 21st century and is ruled by women who face conspiracy, revolution and heartache but use a sharp line in dialogue. The latest, EXSILIUM, plunges us back to the late 4th century, to the very foundation of Roma Nova. She blends her fascination for Ancient Rome with six years’ military service and a life of reading crime, historical and thriller fiction. On the way, she collected a BA in modern languages and an MA in history.  Alison now lives in Poitou in France, the home of Mélisende, the heroine of her two contemporary thrillers, Double Identity and Double Pursuit. Author Links: Connect with Alison on her World of Thrillers site     Facebook author page     X/Twitter    Alison’s writing blog Instagram     Goodreads     Threads     Alison’s Amazon page     BlueSky     Newsletter sign-up BOOK REVIEW: EXSILIUM   The Roman family saga of EXSILIUM by Alison Morton is the sequel to JULIA PRIMA, set in 370 AD. The Roman empire has begun to decay and Christian zealots are imposing their beliefs on others. The daughter of a powerful pagan ruler, Julia Bacausa gambles everything and travels from her homeland of Noricum to reunite and marry Lucius Apulius, a Roman commander stripped of his military rank because of his pagan beliefs. At the start of EXSILIUM, Julia dies shortly after giving birth to her fourth daughter in 383 AD Rome. The epic tale follows the fates of the households of Lucius Apulius and his Roman comrade, Gaius Mitelus. To capture the breadth of how the rapidly changing political climate impacts the families’ lives, the story is told through the perspective of three narrators: Maelia Mitela (Gaius’s sister), Lucius Apulius, and Galla Apulia (Lucius’s oldest daughter). Maelia takes in Lucius’s daughters and helps care for them as Lucius grieves the death of his wife. Five years later, Maelia faces the possibility of losing her estate when her husband dies and is branded a traitor for fighting with the rebel emperor of Britannia, Magnus Maximus, against the Christian general Theodosius. At the risk of losing her estate, Maelia calls on the aid of Lucius and a prestigious lawyer to fend off the confiscation of her property. The revolving door of dignitaries who rise in power threatens to trample on the pagan beliefs of Apulius’s and Mitelus’s families. So that the two families can survive and freely worship their traditional pagan gods, Lucius makes the difficult decision to start a new settlement in Julia’s homeland. Others join him on the dangerous journey to Noricum through harsh landscapes and inclement weather. They face threats of Roman commanders forcing young men to fight in their depleted armies, barbarians plundering homesteads, and bandits attacking and stealing goods from travelers. Julia’s daughters are reflections of their mother’s strength and courage as they overcome formidable obstacles to start a new life. Author Alison Morton has masterfully crafted the chaos in the later stages of the western Roman empire as various factions took power and zealot Christians imposed their religion on others. It is an epic story spanning two decades of how two Roman families bond and make the difficult decision to resurrect their society, culture, and religion in a distant land. The attention to detail reflects the author’s impeccable research and passion for the subject. A list of characters, maps, glossaries of ancient places and terms, and a historical note are extra bonuses that help a reader navigate through the story. Symbols from Roman mythology, woven into the story, highlight the theme that individuals have the power to overcome their struggles. The prologue depicts a scene in which one of the Fates cut Julia’s lifespan short because “each mortal can only have so much of the Universe’s goodness.” As the two families escape Rome, they hide the statue of Victory in a wagon until they reach their final destination. There, they bring it back to its original golden beauty so that it can take its rightful place in Roma Nova. Mortals can’t control what tragic events befall them, but they have the will to overcome these challenges. I highly recommend EXSILIUM as an epic, multi-generational family saga that chronicles the lives of two Roman families fighting to preserve their ancient traditions as Christian zealots gain political influence throughout the empire.   Instagram Handle: @cathiedunn   Read the full article

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Book Review Anywhere But Schuylkill Michael Dunn #MikeDoyle #AnywhereButSchuylkill #MollyMaguires #HistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @MikeDunnAuthor @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: MICHAEL DUNN It is my pleasure to introduce Michael Dunn as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour that is being held between January 31st — Mach 20th, 2024. Michael Dunn is the author of the Historical Fiction novel, Anywhere But Schuylkill (The Great Upheaval Trilogy), released by Historium Press on September 25th, 2023 (301 pages). Below are highlights of Anywhere But Schuylkill, Michael Dunn's author bio, and my review of his gripping story about the beginning of the unionization of coal miners in the 19th century. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/12/blog-tour-anywhere-but-schuylkill-by-michael-dunn.html HIGHLIGHTS: ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLFIL   Anywhere But Schuylkill (The Great Upheaval Trilogy) by Michael Dunn Blurb: In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere But Schuylkill is the story of one who escaped, Mike Doyle, a teenager trying to keep his family alive during the worst depression the nation has ever faced. Banks and railroads are going under. Children are dying of hunger. The Reading Railroad has slashed wages and hired Pinkerton spies to infiltrate the miners’ union. And there is a sectarian war between rival gangs. But none of this compares with the threat at home. Buy Links: Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/496Ag0 Historium Press: https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/hp-authors/michael-dunn AUTHOR BIO: MICHAEL DUNN   Michael Dunn writes Working-Class Fiction from the Not So Gilded Age. Anywhere But Schuylkill is the first in his Great Upheaval trilogy. A lifelong union activist, he has always been drawn to stories of the past, particularly those of regular working people, struggling to make a better life for themselves and their families. Stories most people do not know, or have forgotten, because history is written by the victors, the robber barons and plutocrats, not the workers and immigrants. Yet their stories are among the most compelling in America. They resonate today because they are the stories of our own ancestors, because their passions and desires, struggles and tragedies, were so similar to our own. When Michael Dunn is not writing historical fiction, he teaches high school, and writes about labor history and culture. Author Links: Website: https://michaeldunnauthor.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeDunnAuthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Michael.Dunn.Fiction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldunnauthor/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-Dunn/author/B0CJXGQYZ8 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/45063197.Michael_Dunn BOOK REVIEW: ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLFIL   Anywhere but Schuylkill by Michael Dunn is a historical fiction that depicts the dangers of coal mining and violence that workers faced trying to unionize in Pennsylvania from 1871 to 1875. The story is told through the eyes of Mike Doyle who is a thirteen-year-old breaker boy in the mines of Pennsylvania. After his father tragically dies in a mine explosion, Mike assumes responsibility for supporting his destitute family who must move in with his aunt and her abusive husband. For the next four years, he must endure the hardship and grim reality that he could experience the same fate as his father as he rises in position to a miner. However, it is almost impossible to get ahead when the coal barons block the worker’s attempts to unionize for safer conditions and livable wages. In their efforts to strike, the workers are met with violence from local cops and hired policemen. Rival gangs of Irish, Welsh, and German fight over decreasing pay and benefits. This is a coming-of-age story of a young Irishman who must overcome almost impossible odds to rise above his impoverishment. Author Michael Dunn has written a grim, realistic depiction of the darker side of the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. The impeccable, historical details reflect the author’s passion for bringing to light the plight of immigrants working in harsh conditions in the United States. The workplace was unsafe and often led to deadly accidents. For a family to survive, children were often forced to do repetitive work to supplement their family’s income. Mike’s younger brother loses a foot in a painful accident, resulting in devastating consequences to the family who must care for him while working for substandard wages. The vivid, sensory descriptions of the coal mine add to the heart-wrenching scene when Mike frantically searches for his trapped father after the explosion. “The air got warmer, heavier, the deeper they went. Stale, deathly. Difficult to breathe. The odor of scorched, wet wood. Melted iron. Burnt grease.” Each scene is riveting, but I found it difficult at times to connect all of the subplots with the various factions fighting each other. I suggest that you first read the glossary at the end of the book to familiarize yourself with terms and various groups before starting the story. For readers who enjoy delving into the American Industrial Revolution, I recommend reading Anywhere but Schuylkill for its gripping tale of a young Irishman striving for the American dream in the backdrop of the harsh reality of rich barons taking deadly, life-changing advantage of their workers. Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Read the full article

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MJ Porter Royal Women Who Made England #NonFiction #TheTenthCentury #ForgottenWomen #WomenInHistory #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @coloursofunison @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: MJ PORTER I’m delighted to welcome MJ Porter again as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour held March 19th – 21st, 2024. MJ Porter is the author of the non-fiction book, The Royal Women Who Made England: The Tenth Century in Saxon England,  published by Pen and Sword on 30th January 2024 hardback UK / epub direct from publisher / 4th April 2024 US and kindle edition (237 pages) Below are highlights of The Royal Women Who Made England, MJ Porter’s author bio, and a snippet from the book. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-the-royal-women-who-made-england-by-mj-porter.html HIGHLIGHTS: THE ROYAL WOMEN WHO MADE ENGLAND   The Royal Women Who Made England: The Tenth Century in Saxon England by MJ Porter Blurb: Throughout the tenth century, England, as it would be recognized today, formed. No longer many Saxon kingdoms, but rather, just England. Yet, this development masks much in the century in which the Viking raiders were seemingly driven from England’s shores by Alfred, his children and grandchildren, only to return during the reign of his great, great-grandson, the much-maligned Æthelred II. Not one but two kings would be murdered, others would die at a young age, and a child would be named king on four occasions. Two kings would never marry, and a third would be forcefully divorced from his wife. Yet, the development towards ‘England’ did not stop. At no point did it truly fracture back into its constituent parts. Who then ensured this stability? To whom did the witan turn when kings died, and children were raised to the kingship? The royal woman of the House of Wessex came into prominence during the century, perhaps the most well-known being Æthelflæd, daughter of King Alfred. Perhaps the most maligned being Ælfthryth (Elfrida), accused of murdering her stepson to clear the path to the kingdom for her son, Æthelred II, but there were many more women, rich and powerful in their own right, where their names and landholdings can be traced in the scant historical record. Using contemporary source material, The Royal Women Who Made England can be plucked from the obscurity that has seen their names and deeds lost, even within a generation of their own lives. Buy Links: Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/TheRoyalWomenWhoMadeEngland Publisher Link: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Royal-Women-Who-Made-England-Hardback/p/24395 AUTHOR BIO: MJ PORTER MJ Porter is the author of over fifty fiction titles set in Saxon England and the era before the tumultuous events of 1066. Raised in the shadow of a strange little building and told from a young age that it housed the long-dead bones of Saxon kings, it’s little wonder that the study of the era was undertaken at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Royal Women of the Tenth Century is a first non-fiction title. It explores the ‘lost’ women of this period through the surviving contemporary source material. It stemmed from a frustration with how difficult it was to find a single volume dedicated to these ‘lost’ women and hopes to make it much easier for others to understand the prestige, wealth and influence of the women of the royal House of Wessex. Author Links: Website     Blog     Twitter     Facebook     LinkedIn     Instagram     Threads      Bluesky Pinterest     Book Bub     Amazon Author Page     Goodreads     TikTok     LinkTree   SNIPPET: THE ROYAL WOMEN WHO MADE ENGLAND   The royal women of the long tenth century is an opportunity to delve into what is known about these women and the time in which they lived and ensure that their story is told, as well as that of their slightly better-known male counterparts. It is also an opportunity to place them into this context of seeming stability and to assign them a part other than that of mothers and grandmothers to the next generation in the proceedings of this long and turbulent period, although, admittedly, it is as mothers and grandmothers that they seem to have truly discovered their abilities to govern. There is no surviving contemporary image of any of the royal women of the tenth century. These women are not only difficult to ‘find’ in the written sources, but they are also entirely faceless, apart from in the words of their contemporaries or near contemporaries. But, as far as is known, there are only images of King Athelstan that survive, in manuscript 183, folio IV Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, and also King Edgar, in London, British Library Cotton Vespasian A.viii, fol. 2v. And we seem to have only one physical item associated with these women: priestly vestments which may well have been stitched by Lady Ælfflæd’s hands (the second wife of Edward the Elder) and that survive in Durham as part of the collection of items linked with the tomb of St Cuthbert, the Northumbrian saint associated with Lindisfarne.   Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub   Read the full article

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Debra Borchert Château de Verzat Series #ChateauDeVerzatSeries #HerOwnLegacy #HerOwnRevolution #DebraBorchertAuthor #BlogTour #CoffeePotBookClub @debraborchert @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: DEBRA BORCHERT I'm pleased to introduce Debra Borchert as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between March 11th  - 15th, 2024.  Debra Borchert is the author of the Historical Fiction series, Château de Verzat. The two books in her series released by Le Vin Press are as follows: Her Own Legacy (Book 1) released on September 1st, 2022 (568 pages) Her Own Revolution (Book 2) released on July 14th 2023 (422 pages).  Below are highlights of each book in the Château de Verzat Series, Debra Borchert’s author bio with delightful photos of her, and an intriguing excerpt from Her Own Revolution.  Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-chateau-de-verzat-series-by-debra-borchert.html   HIGHLIGHTS: HER OWN LEGACY (BOOK 1)   Her Own Legacy (Book 1 of Château de Verzat Series) by Debra Borchert Blurb: A Woman Fights for Her Legacy as the French Revolution Erupts Determined to inherit her family’s vineyard, Countess Joliette de Verzat defies society’s rules, only to learn of her illegitimate half-brother, the rightful heir. Universal Buy Link for Her Own Legacy: https://books2read.com/u/bWYod1 *Her Own Legacy will be only 0.99 in the UK, CA and AU stores from March 5th – 15th, 2024!* HIGHLIGHTS: HER OWN REVOLUTION (BOOK 1)   Her Own Revolution (Book 2 of Château de Verzat Series) by Debra Borchert   Blurb: Woman Forges a Treacherous Path to Save Hundreds from the Guillotine If Geneviève Fouquier-Tinville had the same rights as a man, she wouldn’t have to dress like one. A suspenseful page-turner led by a renegade heroine whose compassion for innocent people leads to both loss and love. Universal Buy Link for Her Own Revolution: https://books2read.com/u/m0aJVl CHÂTEAU DE VERZAT SERIES BUY LINKS: US: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B9KN1536 UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B9KN1536 AUTHOR BIO: DEBRA BORCHERT   Debra’s the author of the Château de Verzat series that follows headstrong and independent women and the four-hundred loyal families who protect a Loire Valley château and vineyard, and its legacy of producing the finest wines in France during the French Revolution. Her Own Legacy published 2022, Her Own Revolution published 2023, and Her Own War will be published in 2024. A passionate cook, she also wrote a companion cookbook to the series: Soups of Château de Verzat, A Culinary Tribute to the French Revolution, 2023. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she weaves her knowledge of textiles and clothing design throughout her historical fiction. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family and standard poodle, named after a fine French Champagne. Author Links: Website     Twitter     Facebook     LinkedIn     Instagram Pinterest     Book Bub     Amazon Author Page     Goodreads EXCERPT: HER OWN REVOLUTION (BOOK 2)   Paris, August 7, 1793 Geneviève visits Louis LaGarde in prison I took a deep breath and stepped into the dark cell. Straw cracked beneath my boots. The door slammed shut. I jolted. The key grinded in the lock. The sour stink of an unemptied slop bucket made me want to cover my nose. LaGarde stood in the corner, his shoulders hunched, his blond hair hanging in greasy strands. The sound of the guard’s footsteps faded. My legs trembled. I could be thrown into such a cell. “Do you remember me?” My voice was as weak as the light. He peered at me and then a grin slowly emerged. “Who could forget your charms?” My face warmed as the memory of his exposing my breasts rushed me. “So, my execution has been delayed so you—Monsieur Fouquier—could gloat.” I shook my head and held out the wine. He didn’t move, so I placed the bottle near his feet. “It’s not what you’re accustomed to, but the guard enjoyed some of it.” I pulled out bread, sausage, and cheese. He rubbed his forehead. “Ah, a last meal.” I ripped off a piece of bread and offered it. He snatched it and gnawed, catching the crumbs with his hand, and licking them from his palm. I detested the pity I felt. I couldn’t be the only one who cared about him. “Has your family been to visit?” Withdrawing my dagger, I cut a hunk of sausage and tossed it to him. He caught it and waved his fingers at the cheese, which I also tossed. “What family? My brother? Killed defending the King at the Tuileries. My parents? Murdered in the September Massacres.” “I’m sorry.” His losses seemed not to affect his appetite in the least, but still, I would have to break down his defenses to save him. “Any friends visit?” He bit into the cheese and closed his eyes as he chewed. “I have no friends.” That, I believed. He chomped at the bread. But as he turned his head away and stopped chewing, I knew it was not from lack of hunger. He was missing someone. “A lady?” I asked. “Yeah.” He snorted. “My whore.” His low voice rumbled against the stone walls. “What about you, Fouquier? Got a whore of your own?” “Wish I did.” He laughed. Had there been more time I’d have laughed, too. “Has your mistress been to see you?” “Like I, she is a guest of Bicêtre prison.” He tilted his head back as if praying for patience. “For prostitution?” “For Royalist sympathies!” He swatted at a fly on his neck. “She despised the Queen.” He laughed. “Even a whore has more courage to be honest than I have.” It was only a matter of time before her name would appear on another list. The binding around my chest tightened as sympathy filled me. “I can get a message to her.” “Why would you give her a message from me? To taunt her?” He kicked a clump of straw. “Torture us both?” “To let her know you’re alive.” The muscles in his face flinched. He resembled a beggar, a depth to which, I imagined, he had never dreamed of falling. “What should I tell her?” “What else can a dead man say?” He cried a laugh. “Adieu!” He slid down against the wall until he sat in the straw with his legs stretched out. I crouched down and whispered, “Did you tell anyone you’ve been sentenced?” He shook his head. “Guards? Prisoners?” “No.” “You must not tell anyone of your sentence. No one. Do you promise?” He cocked his head and, for a moment, he was the old arrogant LaGarde. “Why?” “Hush.” I listened for footsteps. “So long as they do not call your name, you live. Understand?” “They will call. I have been condemned.” “Your name will not be called. You will not go to the guillotine. Do you understand?” He sat lifeless. I pinched his arm. “Ow!” He jerked his head and looked at me, his eyebrows peaked high above his dark eyes. “Do you?” The taut skin around his eyes began to relax as he stared at me. “Yes.” His voice was hesitant, like a child’s. A feeling of wanting to take him out of this hell swept over me. I should have thought he deserved this punishment after exposing me as a woman at University, but now my compassion surprised me. I gripped his hand. Although filthy, it was still the soft hand of a person who ordered others to do his work. “What’s her name?” “Magdeleine Corrié.” He winced, as if hearing her name pained his heart. “The message?” He stared at the ceiling. I squeezed his hand. “We have but a few minutes more.” He pressed his lips together, his nostrils widening as he sucked in the dank air. I hated pushing him. I softened my voice. “Do you wish me to tell her of your love?” He nodded, then pulled me close. “She is with child. Ask her…if she will marry me.” “That is honorable.” “It is not honor.” The muscles around his mouth quivered. I patted his arm. “I will bring her food and your message.” I stood and prayed I would be the clerk to receive the list with her name. “Remember, say nothing. I do not wish to join you at the guillotine.” He squinted. “You leave me to rot in this hell?” His words hit me like a slap. Why wasn’t he grateful? I’d saved his life, and he was angry? “I’d think anyone would prefer to live, even if among rats.” He lifted his chin. “You get me out of here, or you will go to the guillotine with me.” I was a cowering bug beneath a rock, taunted by the snapping tongue of a warty toad dressed in a ruined golden silk waistcoat. If I could have felt one drop of sympathy for this arrogant bastard, I’d not feel so ashamed. He’d exposed me once, and he’d do it again.     Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Read the full article

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Trish MacEnulty Cinnamon Girl #HistoricalYA #ComingOfAge #HistoricalFiction #YAFiction @pmacenulty @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: TRISH MACENULTY I'm delighted to host Trish MacEnulty again as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between February 22nd — March 14th, 2024. Trish MacEnulty is the author of the Historical Fiction, Cinnamon Girl, released by Livingston Press on September 11th, 2023 (311 pages) Below are highlights of Cinnamon Girl, Trish MacEnulty's author bio, and her fascinating guest post about the historical background of the politically charged Vietnam War era.  Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/01/blog-tour-cinnamon-girl-by-trish-macenulty.html HIGHLIGHTS: CINNAMON GIRL   Cinnamon Girl by Trish MacEnulty Blurb: Winner of the Gold Medal in YA Fiction from The Historical Fiction Company! When her beloved step-grandmother, a semi-retired opera singer, dies of cancer in 1970, 15-year-old Eli Burnes runs away with a draft-dodger, thinking she's on the road to adventure and romance. What she finds instead is a world of underground Weathermen, Black Power revolutionaries, snitches and shoot-first police. Eventually Eli is rescued by her father, who turns out both more responsible and more revolutionary than she'd imagined. But when he gets in trouble with the law, she finds herself on the road again, searching for the allies who will help her learn how to save herself. "The book is a fantastic read: fast-moving, full of smoothly woven historical detail and rich characterizations, all told in Eli's appealing voice." — Sarah Johnson, Reading the Past Buy Links: Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/3Ldonw AUTHOR BIO: TRISH MACENULTY   Trish MacEnulty is the author of a historical novel series, literary novels, memoirs, a short story collection, children’s plays, and most recently, the historical coming-of-age novel, Cinnamon Girl (Livingston Press, Sept. 2023). She has a Ph.D. in English from the Florida State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida. She currently writes book reviews and features for the Historical Novel Society. She lives in Florida with her husband Joe and her two tubby critters, Franco and Tumbleweed. More info at her website: trishmacenulty.com. Author Links: Website: https://trishmacenulty.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmacenulty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055362621397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishmac_historicalfiction/ Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trish-macenulty Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Trish-MacEnulty/author/B01G4A797G Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15085884.Trish_MacEnulty   GUEST POST: TRISH MACENULTY   Like my protagonist Eli Burnes in Cinnamon Girl, I was a teenager in the early 1970s. I remember it as a time of idealism, community, and hopefulness in spite of terrible things going on in the world. One of those terrible things was the Vietnam War. Young men were sent overseas by the thousands to fight in the jungles of a small country that had not harmed us. This wasn’t the sort of war most young people could support. It had taken the bombing of Pearl Harbor to convince the U.S. to join the allies in World War II. When that happened, the whole country was willing to accept sacrifices in order to stop our enemies. Some guys even lied about their age so they could join up. But I can’t remember a single boy in high school saying he couldn’t wait to go fight in Vietnam. Most of them were praying for a high draft number so they wouldn’t get called up to fight and then come home in a body bag. University of San Diego students holding sign saying "bring all the troops home now!" Feelings about the war brought a lot of young people together, but the war wasn’t the only thing that brought people together. Racism was another issue that angered many young people, especially college students. In the 60s, our television sets showed sheriff’s deputies in Birmingham sic German shepherds on Black protestors. Newspapers published images of people in Selma being beaten simply because they wanted to vote. People had heard the inspiring speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. and many of them — white and black — were devastated by his assassination. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking to an anti-Vietnam War rally at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul on April 27, 1967 There was a sense, in spite of all this injustice, that regular people could create change. Some things did change. The U.S. finally got rid of the draft. The voting age was lowered to 18. Universities changed their curricula to offer Black studies, Women’s studies, and other courses that had never been offered before. Laws were enacted to offer equal opportunities for all races. And women finally won the right to reproductive choice. Of course, now, we see some of those early gains being rolled back. I suppose it’s natural. When progress happens, there are always those who want to take it back to the way it was before. They’re afraid of losing power or privilege. So a whole new generation has a whole new set of problems on its hands, even if some of those problems were the same ones young people faced in the 70s. Cinnamon Girl is about a teenage girl who is a lot like other teenage girls. She wants friends, she wants a boyfriend, she loves her music. At first, she’s mostly unaware of the important societal issues of the time. Little by little, she learns about the war, about racism, and about the underhanded tricks the government used to squash protest. She also sees the conflicts in the peace movement itself and the mistakes that even well-meaning people make. In the end, however, she has hope for a better world.  I’ve been inspired by the abolitionist movement of the 19th Century, the women’s suffrage movement in the early part of the 20th Century and the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and ‘60s. I hope that people today might be inspired as well by the Peace Movement of the 1970s. Those activists made their share of mistakes, but they had a hopefulness and an energy necessary to effect change. To me the biggest lesson is that idealism isn’t a bad thing. In fact, idealism can help us create the world we want, not just try to destroy the world we don’t want. The Arcadian or Pastoral State, second painting in The Course of Empire, by Thomas Cole *All photos, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Read the full article

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Judith Arnopp A Matter of Time #HistoricalFiction #Tudor #HenryVIII #NewRelease #BlogTour #CoffeePotBookClub @JudithArnopp @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: JUDITH ARNOPP I’m delighted to welcome Judith Arnopp again as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour held March 12th – 14th, 2024. Judith Arnopp is the author of the Historical Biographical Fiction,  A Matter of Time: Henry VIII, the Dying of the Light (The Henrician Chronicle Book 3), which was independently released on 2nd February 2024 (302 pages). Below are highlights of A Matter of Time,  Judith Arnopp’s author bio, and a snippet from her book. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-a-matter-of-time-by-judith-arnopp.html EXCERPT: A MATTER OF TIME   A Matter of Time: Henry VIII, the Dying of the Light (The Henrician Chronicle Book 3) by Judith Arnopp Blurb: With youth now far behind him, King Henry VIII has only produced one infant son and two bastard daughters. More sons are essential to secure the Tudor line and with his third wife, Jane Seymour dead, Henry hunts for a suitable replacement. After the break from Rome, trouble is brewing with France and Scotland. Thomas Cromwell arranges a diplomatic marriage with the sister of the Duke of Cleves but when it comes to women, Henry is fastidious, and the new bride does not please him. The increasingly unpredictable king sets his sights instead upon Katherine Howard and instructs Cromwell to free him from the match with Cleves. Failure to rid the king of his unloved wife could cost Cromwell his head. Henry, now ailing and ageing, is invigorated by his flighty new bride but despite the favours he heaps upon her, he cannot win Katherine’s heart. A little over a year later, broken by her infidelity, she becomes the second of his wives to die on the scaffold, leaving Henry friendless and alone. But his stout heart will not surrender and leaving his sixth wife, Katheryn Parr, installed as regent over England, Henry embarks on a final war to win back territories lost to the French more than a century before. Hungry for glory, the king is determined that the name Henry VIII will shine brighter and longer than that of his hero, Henry V. Told from the king’s perspective, A Matter of Time: Henry VIII: the Dying of the Light shines a torch into the heart and mind of England’s most tyrannical king. Buy Links: Universal Buy Links to the three titles in the series: A Matter of Conscience: https://mybook.to/amoc A Matter of Faith: https://mybook.to/amofaith  A Matter of Time: https://mybook.to/amot AUTHOR BIO: JUDITH ARNOPP   A lifelong history enthusiast and avid reader, Judith holds a BA in English/Creative writing and an MA in Medieval Studies. She lives on the coast of West Wales where she writes both fiction and non-fiction. She is best known for her novels set in the Medieval and Tudor period, focusing on the perspective of historical women but recently she has been writing from the perspective of Henry VIII himself. Judith is also a founder member of a re-enactment group called The Fyne Companye of Cambria which is when she began to experiment with sewing historical garments. She now makes clothes and accessories both for the group and others. She is not a professionally trained sewer but through trial, error and determination has learned how to make authentic looking, if not strictly historically accurate clothing. Her non-fiction book, How to Dress like a Tudor was published by Pen and Sword in 2023. Her novels include: A Song of Sixpence: the story of Elizabeth of York The Beaufort Chronicle: the life of Lady Margaret Beaufort (three book series) A Matter of Conscience: Henry VIII, the Aragon Years (Book One of The Henrician Chronicle) A Matter of Faith: Henry VIII, the Days of the Phoenix (Book Two of The Henrician chronicle) A Matter of Time: Henry VIII, the Dying of the Light (Book Three, Coming soon) The Kiss of the Concubine: a story of Anne Boleyn The Winchester Goose: at the court of Henry VIII Intractable Heart: the story of Katheryn Parr Sisters of Arden: on the Pilgrimage of Grace The Heretic Wind: the life of Mary Tudor, Queen of England Peaceweaver The Forest Dwellers The Song of Heledd Previously published under the pen name – J M Ruddock. The Book of Thornhold A Daughter of Warwick: the story of Anne Neville, Queen of Richard III Author Links: Website     Blog     Twitter    Facebook     LinkedIn    Instagram Threads     Bluesky     Pinterest     Book Bub     Amazon Author Page     Goodreads   SNIPPET: A MATTER OF TIME     May day 1540 Henry preparing for the May Day celebration The morning of the annual May Day celebrations dawns bright and the whole court is merry. Culpepper arrives early, a little after dawn, to change my bandages before the gentlemen of the bedchamber arrive to help me dress. Already garbed in their finest, we will make a fine splash of colour when we enter the competition grounds. I am not competing today, since my leg continues to plague me, but Thomas Seymour and Richard Cromwell will be riding in my stead. Before I have finished dressing, Will Somer appears, clad as usual in goose turd green with a jolly feather in his cap. “I am ready,” he announces grandly. “Are you wearing that, sweet king, are you sure that is wise?” He regards my finery with a curled lip, which makes the gentlemen gasp, but I am confident I am looking my best. Somer is doing what he is paid to do. It is a shame more of my servants don’t do the same. My companions may have missed the cheeky sparkle in his eye, but nothing evades me. I content myself with clouting the fool around the head and, when he ducks away laughing, I throw a jug at him. It crashes at the feet of Culpepper who is just bringing my hat for approval. He stops in surprise, looks wide-eyed around the chamber. “Is it safe to come in?” he asks with a grin before approaching and arranging my cap at a jaunty angle, and fluffing the wisps of feathers so that they float fetchingly about my head.   Instagram Handle:@thecoffeepotbookclub Bluesky Handle: @cathiedunn.bsky.social     Read the full article

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Charles Presti Covered in Flour #HistoricalFiction #coveredinflourjourney #comingofage #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: CHARLES PRESTI I am pleased to host Charles Presti as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between February 16th — April 5th, 2024. Charles Presti is the author of the Historical Fiction, Covered in Flour, independently released by the author on October 10th, 2023 (220 pages) Below are highlights of Covered in Flour, Charles Presti's author bio, and his fascinating guest post about the historical background of the political turbulence in 1968. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/01/blog-tour-covered-in-flour-by-charles-presti.html HIGHLIGHTS: COVERED IN FLOUR   Covered in Flour By Charles Presti Blurb: It's 1968 in Whisper Haven, and 8-year-old Carl Pozzi’s world is about to change. For eight-year-old Carl Pozzi, 1968 begins like any other year—playing kickball with friends and enjoying the comforting aroma of Mom's pasta dinners in their predominantly white suburban Whisper Haven home. But when Carl's teacher introduces lessons about racial prejudice and injustice, his worldview cracks wide open. How far can innocence stretch before it snaps? As Carl flips through the pages of his 3-ring binder, each lesson serves as a gateway to a journey of self-discovery and understanding. It's an expedition that not only changes him but reshapes his whole concept of family and justice—especially as he watches his father put on a police uniform during one of the most fraught periods in American history. Covered in Flour is not just a heartfelt stroll down memory lane. It's a captivating coming-of-age saga that digs deep beneath the surface of suburban tranquility. It beckons you to reconsider long-held family values and confront the societal norms you've taken for granted. Written with genuine love, humor, and a tinge of sorrow, this story blends the nostalgia of tradition with the inevitability of change, offering a stirring mix that leaves you pondering long after the last page is turned. This book isn't just a delightful read; it's a catalyst for introspection, freshly baked and served for your soul. Buy Link: Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/3LdWED AUTHOR BIO: CHARLES PRESTI   Charles Presti, emerging from the sun-drenched shores of Pensacola, Florida, crafts narratives that echo with the richness of his varied life. His journey from a USF College of Medicine graduate to a storyteller is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Drawing from his days as a physician and informatics specialist, Charles infuses his writing with a rare blend of scientific precision and heartfelt emotion. His debut novel, "Covered in Flour," is a vivid tapestry of his Italian-American heritage, his experiences in the whirlwind era of the 1960s, and his personal journey as a gay man. These elements converge to create stories that not only entertain but resonate deeply with themes of family, discovery, and the delicate dance of life's everyday moments. Charles's passion for storytelling is paralleled only by his commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Alongside his husband, Mike Bruce, and their beloved Wheaton Terrier, Zoey, he is a vibrant force and founder of "Sunday's Child," a local charity dedicated to nurturing inclusion and empowering LGBTQ+ and  other marginalized communities through grants to local charities. A pillar in the Emerald Coast Writers group, he continually explores the nuances of identity, heritage, and a sense of belonging. Discover more about Charles's captivating world and Covered in Flour at www.coveredinflour.com, where each story is a window into a life lived fully and authentically. Author Links: Website: www.coveredinflour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552112886658 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckpresti/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covered_inflour/ Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/covered-in-flour-1968-a-young-boy-s-perspective-on-school-family-and-changing-times-by-charles-presti Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/charlespresti Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/45201473.Charles_Presti GUEST POST: CHARLES PRESTI   We're back on the journey through Covered in Flour, diving headfirst into the heart of 1968, a year that forever altered the fabric of our nation and, indeed, the world. Let's peel back the layers of history together, shall we? The Civil Rights Movement and Racial Tensions 1968 was a cornerstone for the civil rights movement, especially marked by the loss of Martin Luther King Jr. Through the eyes of our young protagonist and his family, we're thrust into the midst of race riots, a tangible representation of the era's strife. His father, a figure of law and authority, stands on the frontlines, offering us a window into the raw challenges faced by those sworn to protect amidst a backdrop of societal upheaval. Race isn't just a theme in our story; it's the very pulse of the narrative, shaping every moment of our protagonist's journey. It's about the struggle to find a balance between the heritage that binds us and the change that propels us forward. Through the protagonist's eyes, we confront prejudices—both inherited and hidden within. This journey underscores the power of compassion, the strength found in understanding, and the crucial fight against hate. Political Turmoil and the Vietnam War As we navigate the tumultuous waters of the Vietnam War, our story captures the essence of a family ensnared in the web of political and social discord. The departure of the cousin to Vietnam intertwines the personal pains with the political, reminding us of the war's ripple effects on American families. Politics at the Dinner Table and Beyond Then there's the slice of life from our mock election, where politics spilled from the TV screens and newspapers straight onto our dinner table. Nixon, Wallace, and Humphrey weren't just candidates; they were characters in our daily conversations, shaping our understanding of democracy and citizenship. This moment, a microcosm of the national scene, paints a vivid picture of how deeply politics influenced our young minds and the conversations that shaped our perceptions of right, wrong, and everything in between. Reflection and Resonance Covered in Flour transcends the bounds of a mere historical narrative; it's a meditation on how the events of 1968 continue to resonate, shaping the characters' views, relationships, and destinies. By weaving personal stories with the historical fabric, the novel invites readers to reflect on the enduring impact of that pivotal year and its lessons for future generations. As you wander through the pages of Covered in Flour, remember, it's more than a journey through time. It's a reminder of the complexities of our shared history, the resilience of the human spirit, and the imperative to grasp our past firmly to chart a course for our future.   Instagram Handle:  @thecoffeepotbookclub   Read the full article

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Download Free eBook Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner March 7-12 #Arthurian #BookBoost #KindleDeals #Adventure #Rome #Britain #IARTG #Romance #Fantasy #HistoricalFantasy #Mythology @Linneatanner

SPECIAL KINDLE DEAL APOLLO'S RAVEN GRAB FREE EBOOK MARCH 7 - 11, 2024 CLICK https://bit.ly/ApollosRaven    Calling all Historical/Fantasy/Adventure readers to grab a free e-book of the multi-award, winning APOLLO'S RAVEN (Book 1 Curse of Clansmen and Kings) by Linnea Tanner for a limited time on Kindle from March 7-11, 2024. Be swept into an epic tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue in ancient Rome and Britain. GET AT https://bit.ly/ApollosRaven   WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT APOLLO'S RAVEN      "An engaging historical fantasy, Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner is a captivating tale of triangles; love, lust and espionage, friend, foe, and spies; barbarians, civilized Rome and spiritual-supernatural beings...she weaves a tapestry of intrigue, a Gordian knot of rivalry and a love story."—Authors Reading " The requisite fantasy elements of magic and mystery abound . . . Tanner also does an admirable job weaving in politics and mythology of a bygone people. A complex and promising start to a new fantasy series."—Kirkus Reviews "Apollo's Raven is a historical fantasy with strong elements of romance, political intrigue, and magic. Many surprising twists enrich the historically drawn plot. Points of view shift between different characters effectively, heightening the tension from one moment to the next."—Historical Novel Society Review" "If you're looking for something entertaining with a fast, action-paced rhythm, Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner is a definite must. For a woman who is trying to figure out where she belongs in her world, this tale is relatable to other young women in our timeline who are also trying to figure out where they belong."— Literary Titan (Gold Book Award)       Read the full article

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Book Spotlight Lighten the Load David Fitz-Gerald #HistoricalWestern #WesternAdventure #AmericanWest #Pioneers #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: LIGHTEN THE LOAD It's a pleasure to welcome David Fitz-Gerald back and to spotlight his book, Lighten the Load, in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour held on March 1st, 2024. The Western, Historical Fiction novel, Lighten the Load (Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail, Book 2), was independently released by the author on January 31st, 2024 (203 pages). Below are highlights of Lighten the Load and David Fitz-Gerald’s author bio.  TT our Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-lighten-the-load-by-david-fitzgerald.html   HIGHLIGHTS: LIGHTEN THE LOAD   A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure (Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail, Book 2) By David Fitz-Gerald Blurb: After a devastating tragedy, Dorcas Moon faces brutal choices in the unforgiving wilderness. An unsolved hometown murder casts a foreboding shadow over the journey. Mounting responsibilities weigh heavy on Dorcas' shoulders while navigating the trail along the Platte River. Family, friends, and neighbors can't seem to get along without her help. The gruesome trail exacts a heavy toll. A sweeping grass fire blazes across the prairie. A doomed wagon careens down a treacherous hill. A fellow traveler is gored to death while hunting buffalo. Each disaster pushes the pioneers to the brink. Amidst the chaos, Dorcas grapples with the realization that she must dump her precious cook stove and her husband's massive safe. The oxen can no longer haul the heavy weight of unnecessary cargo. When her daughter mysteriously disappears while the wagons are at Fort Laramie, Dorcas despairs. She is desperate to help her daughter when the troubled youth is found in the arms of a Brulé man in Spotted Tail's village. Secure your copy of Lighten the Load and delve into an unforgettable saga of empowerment, sacrifice, and the haunting echoes of the American frontier. Rejoin Dorcas Moon on the adventure of a lifetime as she confronts the challenges that shape her destiny. Buy Links: This title is available to read on #KindleUnlimited. Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/lighten-the-load SERIES TRAILER: GHOSTS ALONG THE OREGON TRAIL    FEATURED AUTHOR: DAVID FITZ-GERALD   David Fitz-Gerald writes westerns and historical fiction. He is the author of twelve books, including the brand-new series, Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail set in 1850. Dave is a multiple Laramie Award, first place, best in category winner; a Blue Ribbon Chanticleerian; a member of Western Writers of America; and a member of the Historical Novel Society. Alpine landscapes and flashy horses always catch Dave’s eye and turn his head. He is also an Adirondack 46-er, which means that he has hiked to the summit of the range’s highest peaks. As a mountaineer, he’s happiest at an elevation of over four thousand feet above sea level. Dave is a lifelong fan of western fiction, landscapes, movies, and music. It should be no surprise that Dave delights in placing memorable characters on treacherous trails, mountain tops, and on the backs of wild horses. Author Links: Website: https://www.itsoag.com/lastthing Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorDAVIDFG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDaveFITZGERALD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordavefitzgerald/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AuthorDaveFITZGERALD/ Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/david-fitz-gerald Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dfitzgerald Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17341792.David_Fitz_Gerald Linktree https://linktr.ee/authordavidfitzgerald       Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Read the full article

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Book Spotlight The Trail to Crooked Creek MK McClintock #HistoricalWesternRomance #AmericanRomance #TheTrailtoCrookedCreek #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @cathiedunn

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: THE TRAIL TO CROOKED CREEK I am pleased to spotlight the novella, The Trail to Crooked Creek, by MK McClintock in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour held February 27th - 29th, 2024. The Trail to Crooked Creek (Crooked Creek series, Book 3 ) is a Historical Western Romance (Content: PG-13; no sex; sensual kisses; some action and violence) published by Trappers Peak Publishing on February 20th, 2024. Below are highlights of The Trail to Crooked Creek and MK McClintock's author biography. Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-the-trail-to-crooked-creek-by-mk-mcclintock.html HIGHLIGHTS: THE TRAIL TO CROOKED CREEK   The Trail to Crooked Creek (Crooked Creek series, Book 3) by MK McClintock Blurb: Everyday heroes who find the courage to believe in extraordinary love. Two years after the devastations of war left their mark on a country torn apart, Wesley Davenport, a former soldier haunted by his experiences on the battlefield crosses paths with Leah Tennyson, a teacher who helps him heal his emotional wounds—and discovers unexpected love in the most unlikely place. The Trail to Crooked Creek, a novella, is a tale of resilience, compassion, and the triumph of the human spirit set in the breathtaking and sometimes unforgiving landscape of post-Civil War Montana Territory. ABOUT THE CROOKED CREEK SERIES   "MK McClintock knows what readers want." ~ Readers' Favorite Set in post-Civil War Montana Territory, in the small town of Crooked Creek, it all started with Emma. Her story was written for a contest, but I soon realized there were more women whose tales needed to be written. The war is over between the North and the South, but the battles at home are just beginning. If you love stories of bravery and courage with unforgettable women and the men they love, you'll enjoy the Crooked Creek series.  Also Available: - The Women of Crooked Creek - Christmas in Crooked Creek Buy Links: This title is available to read in #KindleUnlimited, and also in paperback and large print. Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/bM2N08 AUTHOR BIO: MK MCCLINTOCK MK McClintock is an award-winning author who writes historical romantic fiction about chivalrous men and strong women who appreciate chivalry. Her stories of romance, mystery, and adventure sweep across the American West to the Victorian British Isles with places and times between and beyond.  Her works include the following series: Montana Gallaghers, Crooked Creek, British Agents, Whitcomb Springs, and the stand-alone collection, A Home for Christmas. She is also the co-author of the McKenzie Sisters Mysteries. MK enjoys a quiet life in the northern Rocky Mountains. Visit her at www.mkmcclintock.com, where you can learn more about her books, explore extras, view her blog, and subscribe to receive news.  Author Links: Website: https://www.mkmcclintock.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkmcclintockbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkmcclintock Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mkmcclintock Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mk-mcclintock Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/MK-McClintock/e/B006UV5PPI     Instagram & Threads: @thecoffeepotbookclub Bluesky: @cathiedunn.bsky.social    Read the full article