All Blog Posts Tagged 'historical' (252)

In the ruins of Herculaneum lies the Villa dei Papiri, a sprawling palace once owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar. In the 79CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the villa and its extensive library were buried and perfectly preserved. Today, they have been partially excavated. The…

You may now pre-order The Vesuvius Isotope in paperback form only, right here on this website. This will always be your cheapest option for obtaining the novel, as there's no middle-man to receive a cut of your money. e-books will become available in the next month or…

The saga continues in The Black Rose, Book Three in the Empire In Pine Series by Naomi Musch. A serious rift comes between identical twin sisters Corianne and Jesilyn Beaumont which causes Jesilyn to run away from home in shame. But Wisconsin’s…

The Red Fury, Book Two in Naomi Musch’s Empire in Pine Series, is bursting with rich imagery. Every sight, sound and smell is vividly described as this historical story of romance and bravery unfolds.…

In Celtic Cross by author Tammy Doherty, Cristeen Latham arrives at the Donovan ranch just barely alive. Suffering from multiple gun shot wounds, a broken leg and other injuries, she also suffers from temporary amnesia brought on by the trauma. She is nursed back to health by Matt Donovan and his sister Katie and gradually learns to…

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By Kieran Shields  

Crown Publishers (Random House), 372 pgs

978-0-307-98576-7

Submitted by Random House

Rating: 4, Read This Book!

Deputy Marshal Archie Lean of the Portland Police and private detective Perceval Grey are back in the sophomore effort from Kieran Shields, author of The Truth of…

By Kieran Shields

Broadway Paperbacks (Random House), 404 pgs

978-0-307-72029-0

Submitted by Random…

Where The Rain Is Made, Paranormal/Shifter, Mystic Time Travel



* Nominated for Bookie Award *

* Book of the Month *…

About Jesus Is Already Here:

Changing racial perceptions in the tumultuous 1960s brings conflict to a rural Southern family. A short story.

About Author Augusta Trobaugh:

Augusta Trobaugh is a native Southerner…

Friday, April 12, 2013

Interview of Fireflies author P. S. Bartlett

This spring, as I count the days until April 16 when my middle grade book The Wide Awake Loons is published, GMTA Publishing has released Fireflies by P. S. Bartlett. 

P. S. Barlett’s …

Pearl:  A Historical Fiction Based on the Early Years of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Pearl S. Buck

By:  R. Lee Salkind-Merliment

     Pearl is a wonderful nostalgic historical fictional novel of the early years of Pearl Buck. The story weaves the story of the life and background of this wonderful writer and author. It is an inspiring and spell-binding book, one that will be read and re-read by many.

     The story…

By Gerald Duff

moon city press, 315 pgs

978-0-913785-34-8

Rating: 4

Gerald Duff has mad skills. Blue Sabine is lyrical, it reads like poetry but in a good way. This is the story of the Holt family as they relocate from Louisiana to Texas after the Civil War and unto the present day, told by the voices of its women, who have always been the strength of Texas. Everybody knows that, right?

Don't come to Blue…

About The Scandalous Life of a True Lady:

He’s a master of disguises… but he can’t mask true love.

Spymaster Harry Harmon’s new assignment is to spy on enemies at a country house party. To do that, he’ll require a courtesan: learned, truthful, and beautiful…

Poor, sensible, smart…

Full name: Bonnie Toews

Book Title: THE CONSUMMATE TRAITOR

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN-10: 1461015383

Genre: Historical Fiction/Spy Thriller

Paperback: 344 pages

Brief bio: As a…

Well...my first book talk was last night.  I was surprised when two of my cousins, and an aunt and uncle came to the talk!  It was so nice to see them in the audience.  My presentation went very well!  I even had a couple of really great questions which I will use in the future!  As a teacher I always reflected after teaching, and I spent a couple hours last night reflecting on what I could have done to make my presentation more interesting.  I also have a few leads for a more book talks.…

About The Runaway:

Tom and Son Jesus, two 12-year-old boys–one black and one white born the same hour of the same day–are best friends, bound by deep ties and who spend their days dreaming, fishing, and trying to escape work. But their fun comes to an abrupt halt when…

On my blog today: KETA DIABLO BOOKS - An endorsement for my newest release SKY TINTED WATER (historical mystery series - sweet romance)

Keta Diablo's new release is classified as a 'Sweet Historical Romance', and the book delivers just that. Set during the early years of Minnesota's statehood, amidst a conflict with the Dakota Sioux Indians and…

If your a fan of Historical fiction then I would like to introduce you to a new author, Sheri Vester. She has written a book based on her Hungarian heritage and it is part fact and part fiction. We would love to have you sign up to review this great book.

Sign up here:…

Chocolates and roses and sweet little notes, candlelit dinners and quiet nights alone. But did you consider sentimental Italian dogs, lovelorn teens and perpetually aggrieved mobsters? Did you consider vampires?



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