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January 13, 2023
Cover Reveal for The Keeper of Hidden Books
Eeeee!!! I'm SO excited to share the gorgeous cover of The Keeper of Hidden Books! You can see it on my website:
https://madelinemartin.com/books/the-...
This cover represents a very important scene in the book, which makes me love it all the more! A few other things I really love about this cover:
- The arm band of the Polish Home Army - worn during the Warsaw Uprising. And on that note, The Keeper of Hidden Books actually is releasing on the anniversary of the start of the Warsaw Uprising - August 1st.
- That golden ray of sunshine coming in from the right. Those years of Nazi occupation in Poland were very dark. I tried to infuse hope and love and joy amid so much heartache and the beautiful addition of that light streaming in feels so on point for the mood of the book.
- The books! As with all my historical fiction, books play such a vital role in the plot. In this particular book, there will not only be books and authors mentioned, but I also have Zofia and her friends having a secret book club. Having her pictured here hiding a book behind her and with those books at her side is so spot on for the story.
I could go on forever about this cover, but I'll leave it at that for now LOL I hope everyone enjoys the cover as well and I hope you all love the book! It came from my heart (and a ton of research too LOL) :)
PS If you're looking for it on NetGalley, it's not there yet as I'm still working through edits. I'll be posting here on the blog when it's available.
Happy New Year!
https://madelinemartin.com/books/the-...
This cover represents a very important scene in the book, which makes me love it all the more! A few other things I really love about this cover:
- The arm band of the Polish Home Army - worn during the Warsaw Uprising. And on that note, The Keeper of Hidden Books actually is releasing on the anniversary of the start of the Warsaw Uprising - August 1st.
- That golden ray of sunshine coming in from the right. Those years of Nazi occupation in Poland were very dark. I tried to infuse hope and love and joy amid so much heartache and the beautiful addition of that light streaming in feels so on point for the mood of the book.
- The books! As with all my historical fiction, books play such a vital role in the plot. In this particular book, there will not only be books and authors mentioned, but I also have Zofia and her friends having a secret book club. Having her pictured here hiding a book behind her and with those books at her side is so spot on for the story.
I could go on forever about this cover, but I'll leave it at that for now LOL I hope everyone enjoys the cover as well and I hope you all love the book! It came from my heart (and a ton of research too LOL) :)
PS If you're looking for it on NetGalley, it's not there yet as I'm still working through edits. I'll be posting here on the blog when it's available.
Happy New Year!
April 4, 2022
The Librarian Spy Goodreads Giveaway
The Librarian Spy doesn't come out until the end of July, but you could win a copy way before then with this fabulous Goodreads Giveaway my fabulous publisher is putting on.
25 copies are up for grabs - are you entered yet?
If not, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
PS I am SO, SO excited for this book to come out into the world!!! I hope everyone enjoys it
25 copies are up for grabs - are you entered yet?
If not, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
PS I am SO, SO excited for this book to come out into the world!!! I hope everyone enjoys it
July 3, 2021
SALE on The Last Bookshop in London
For this weekend only, The Last Bookshop in London is only $6.99 for the ebook version and see what all the buzz is about!
In the harrowing times of the Blitz in London during WWII, a woman discovers the dazzling city she’s spent a lifetime dreaming of has been dulled by the threat of war. Though not much of a reader, she finds herself employed at a small bookshop. Through blackouts, rations and bombs, she turns to an unlikely source for comfort: the very books she sells. This is the story of one woman’s unexpected love of reading and the impact of how one small, surviving bookshop can alter the hearts and lives of all of London.
https://books2read.com/LastBookshop
In the harrowing times of the Blitz in London during WWII, a woman discovers the dazzling city she’s spent a lifetime dreaming of has been dulled by the threat of war. Though not much of a reader, she finds herself employed at a small bookshop. Through blackouts, rations and bombs, she turns to an unlikely source for comfort: the very books she sells. This is the story of one woman’s unexpected love of reading and the impact of how one small, surviving bookshop can alter the hearts and lives of all of London.
https://books2read.com/LastBookshop
February 1, 2021
Win a copy of The Last Bookshop in London
My fabulous publisher has listed 25 print copies of The Last Bookshop in London in a Goodreads Giveaway!
Set during the Blitz of London during WWII, The Last Bookshop in London is the story of one woman’s unexpected love of reading and the impact of how one small, surviving bookshop can alter the hearts and lives of all of London.
Enter to win here:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Good luck!
Set during the Blitz of London during WWII, The Last Bookshop in London is the story of one woman’s unexpected love of reading and the impact of how one small, surviving bookshop can alter the hearts and lives of all of London.
Enter to win here:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Good luck!
October 8, 2019
B&N Top Indie Favorite!
I'm so excited to share the LEILA'S LEGACY has been selected as one of Barnes & Nobel's Top Indie Favorites!!!
Check it out here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/top-...
And make sure you add it to your Want to Read:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Check it out here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/top-...
And make sure you add it to your Want to Read:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
October 2, 2019
FREE Short Stories
Have you checked out the FREE character short stories on my website?
As a reader, I love getting the inside scoop on the books, especially from the perspective of supporting characters. I've written several short stories to give you more insight into the world of the Borderland Ladies as well as introduce you to characters who will grow and find happiness of their own through the five book series.
I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I've enjoyed writing them.
You can find them here as well as character bios and the history of the Borderland Ladies:
http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
As a reader, I love getting the inside scoop on the books, especially from the perspective of supporting characters. I've written several short stories to give you more insight into the world of the Borderland Ladies as well as introduce you to characters who will grow and find happiness of their own through the five book series.
I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I've enjoyed writing them.
You can find them here as well as character bios and the history of the Borderland Ladies:
http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
March 2, 2019
The Borderland Ladies Pre-Order for Book1 is LIVE!
This year I'll be releasing a five book series about ladies who live on the dangerous border between England and Scotland, a land so fierce, it requires that they train like warriors to survive.
I'm excited to announce the first book, Marin's Promise, is officially live for pre-order.
Amazon: http://hyperurl.co/MPamz
Nook: http://hyperurl.co/MPnk
iBooks: Pre-order coming soon!
Kobo: http://hyperurl.co/MPkobo
Want to learn more about the history of the Borderland Ladies?
Read the short I wrote about it for free on my website: http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
I'm excited to announce the first book, Marin's Promise, is officially live for pre-order.
Amazon: http://hyperurl.co/MPamz
Nook: http://hyperurl.co/MPnk
iBooks: Pre-order coming soon!
Kobo: http://hyperurl.co/MPkobo
Want to learn more about the history of the Borderland Ladies?
Read the short I wrote about it for free on my website: http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
January 30, 2019
New Series Coming Soon!!
I'm so excited to share my new medieval series, the Borderland Ladies!
Five sisters living on the treacherous borderland between England and Scotland have learned to fight like warriors to survive. With reivers always attacking and deception rife among border wardens, there's seldom a chance for peace and even less opportunities for love. In spite of the constant danger, these women find moments of joy, of hope, and of passion.
Read the history of the Borderland Ladies on my blog: http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
Check out the blurb and cover for book 1, Marin's Promise and add to your 'Want to Read' list here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
The Borderland Ladies...They're Coming....
Five sisters living on the treacherous borderland between England and Scotland have learned to fight like warriors to survive. With reivers always attacking and deception rife among border wardens, there's seldom a chance for peace and even less opportunities for love. In spite of the constant danger, these women find moments of joy, of hope, and of passion.
Read the history of the Borderland Ladies on my blog: http://www.madelinemartin.com/borderl...
Check out the blurb and cover for book 1, Marin's Promise and add to your 'Want to Read' list here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
The Borderland Ladies...They're Coming....
December 25, 2017
Highland Spy *FREE* - My gift to you!
My gift to you this holiday season - Highland Spy FREE!!!!
(for a very limited time only!)
"...readers longing for a good old-fashioned adventure with empowered women will find much to enjoy.”
—RT Book Reviews
Ariana Fitzroy is destitute and alone, cheating at cards to survive.
Connor Grant is looking for his next spy and knows Ariana is exactly what he needs.
Ariana suspects Connor isn’t telling her everything—not just about the mission, but also about his past.
Will the secrets between them threaten their mission? And will they be able to fight their attraction as they wonder who they can trust?
"...a solid thread of teamwork and family, provided by the strong supporting cast of Ariana’s fellow spies underlies the romance between Ariana and Connor, creating a community that will surely thrive as the series continues.”
—Publishers Weekly
Highland Spy is only free until December 27th, so grab your copy today:
http://amzn.to/2zrMYRw
***Please feel free to share this special gift with all your family and friends***
(for a very limited time only!)
"...readers longing for a good old-fashioned adventure with empowered women will find much to enjoy.”
—RT Book Reviews
Ariana Fitzroy is destitute and alone, cheating at cards to survive.
Connor Grant is looking for his next spy and knows Ariana is exactly what he needs.
Ariana suspects Connor isn’t telling her everything—not just about the mission, but also about his past.
Will the secrets between them threaten their mission? And will they be able to fight their attraction as they wonder who they can trust?
"...a solid thread of teamwork and family, provided by the strong supporting cast of Ariana’s fellow spies underlies the romance between Ariana and Connor, creating a community that will surely thrive as the series continues.”
—Publishers Weekly
Highland Spy is only free until December 27th, so grab your copy today:
http://amzn.to/2zrMYRw
***Please feel free to share this special gift with all your family and friends***
October 13, 2017
GIVEAWAY and the Historical Romance Retreat
I'll be giving away a beautiful charm bracelet from the Historical Romance Retreat (with charms from almost 30 different attending authors) in my newsletter coming out on the 15th.
I'll also be giving away some Historical Romance Retreat swag.
In addition will be a fun write up on my featured author, Joanna Shupe (and a giveaway of an ARC on her upcoming release, A Daring Arrangement.
AND I'll be including a recipe for homemade, all natural healing balm (including how to infuse your own calendula oil) so you can pretend to be like a historical healer heroine too :)
So, make sure you sign up before 10/15 so you don't miss out! :) (to enter, all you have to do is be a newsletter subscriber)
http://eepurl.com/biji1j
I'll also be giving away some Historical Romance Retreat swag.
In addition will be a fun write up on my featured author, Joanna Shupe (and a giveaway of an ARC on her upcoming release, A Daring Arrangement.
AND I'll be including a recipe for homemade, all natural healing balm (including how to infuse your own calendula oil) so you can pretend to be like a historical healer heroine too :)
So, make sure you sign up before 10/15 so you don't miss out! :) (to enter, all you have to do is be a newsletter subscriber)
http://eepurl.com/biji1j
