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March 10, 2014
THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE NO.1 BESTSELLER
My historical novel, THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE, was Sunbury Press' no.1 bestseller for the month of February. Check out the link.
http://www.prlog.org/12292834-the-sig...
http://www.prlog.org/12292834-the-sig...
Book Signing Double-Header Success!
Book Signing Double-header Follow-up Success THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE. Instead of encountering the foul-weather predicted e.g. snow blocked passes, etc. I encountered sunny skies and just the usual Pacific Northwest rain when I traveled to Western Washington State for my book signing events @ Hastings Books, Music & Videos in Wenatchee, WA (apple capital of the USA) and @ Barnes & Noble Olylmpia, WA (the state capital). Both events were very successful. Barnes & Noble was a complete sell-out and Hastings was a near miss. Met lots of interesting people, gave out lots of flyers and the portrait of the book cover painted by my niece, Katrina Hughes Brennan, received many compliments.
Once again management was delighted with my success. I want to thank Hastings Book Manager, Martha Lynn & Associates and Barmes & Noble Comm. Relations Manager Ronda Munzinger & Associates for arranging the events and contributing to their success.
Next weekend, I will be signing @ Hastings, Moscow, ID and Barnes & Noble, Spokane Valley, WA. Details to follow.
Once again management was delighted with my success. I want to thank Hastings Book Manager, Martha Lynn & Associates and Barmes & Noble Comm. Relations Manager Ronda Munzinger & Associates for arranging the events and contributing to their success.
Next weekend, I will be signing @ Hastings, Moscow, ID and Barnes & Noble, Spokane Valley, WA. Details to follow.
March 6, 2014
Book Signing Double-Header Reminder
I will be signing copies of my historical novel, THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE, this friday and saturday at the following stores:
(1) Hastings Books, Music & Videos, 315 Ninth St., Wenatchee, Washingtonton, friday, March 7, 3 - 8 p.m.
(2) Barnes & Noble Booksellers 1530 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Olympia, WA, saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thank you for your support.
www.jessstevenhughes.com
(1) Hastings Books, Music & Videos, 315 Ninth St., Wenatchee, Washingtonton, friday, March 7, 3 - 8 p.m.
(2) Barnes & Noble Booksellers 1530 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Olympia, WA, saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thank you for your support.
www.jessstevenhughes.com
March 1, 2014
Book Signing Double-Header
Book Signing Double-Header. I will be signing copies of my historical novel, THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE next weekend @ the following locations:
(1) Hastings Books, Music & Videos, 315 Ninth St., Wenatchee, Washington, Friday, March 7th, 3 - 8 p.m.
(2) Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1530 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Olympia, WA, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(1) Hastings Books, Music & Videos, 315 Ninth St., Wenatchee, Washington, Friday, March 7th, 3 - 8 p.m.
(2) Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1530 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Olympia, WA, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 23, 2014
Book Signing Follow-up, Hastings, Feb. 21st.
Book signing follow-up Friday, Feb. 21st: I have been to this Hastings Books, Music & Videos, Lincoln Heights, Spokane, WA, several times so I wasn't expecting that many sales, but to my surprise I did far better than expected.
It was a busy evening for the store, and I talked to a lot of people, gave out a lot of informational flyers. A couple people dropped by who had purchased THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE on an earlier visit. They told me how much they enjoyed the book and are looking forward to reading the next one.
Three history teachers purchased the novel. One took her time to skim through it and told me, "This is a winner!" Thank you.
I want thank book manager, Theresa, and associate Nicole, for their assistance, contributing to this event's success.
It was a busy evening for the store, and I talked to a lot of people, gave out a lot of informational flyers. A couple people dropped by who had purchased THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE on an earlier visit. They told me how much they enjoyed the book and are looking forward to reading the next one.
Three history teachers purchased the novel. One took her time to skim through it and told me, "This is a winner!" Thank you.
I want thank book manager, Theresa, and associate Nicole, for their assistance, contributing to this event's success.
February 20, 2014
Book Signing Reminder
Reminder - Book Signing. I will sign copies of my historical novel, THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE @ Hastings Books, Music and Videos, 2512 E 29th Ave,. Spokane, Washington, February 21, 2014 3 - 8 p.m.
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-...
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-...
February 17, 2014
Latest Blog Post - Guest blogger, Grace Elliot.
I want to welcome Guest Author and Blogger, Grace Elliot, to my page today in which she speaks about the English city of St. Albans and its Roman connection. Thank you for being my guest, Grace. -jsh
Hello, my name is Grace and as a writer of historical fiction my favored period is the 18th century – but since I’m Jess’ guest it seemed appropriate to write a post with a Roman connection!
I live near London in the county of Hertfordshire with also boasts St Albans as its oldest settlement. In AD 43 the Romans built an encampment beside the River Ver and ‘Verulamium’ was born (later renamed St Albans) – and for a while this was the largest Roman town in England. However, at that time most of the buildings were made of wood and destroyed during Queen Boudica’s rebellion of AD 60 -61.
Undeterred the Romans rebuilt in stone and then a couple of centuries later erected a wall around the town. It was around this time AD 250 -275 (exact date uncertain) that the man who went onto give his name to St Albans - was martyred.
Alban is acknowledged as the first British Christian martyr and an account of his life is given by the Venerable Bede in his Ecclesiastical History. The story goes that Alban was a pagan who gave a Christian priest, Amphibalus, shelter and hid him from Roman soldiers who were trying to capture him. However, during their time together the priest converted Alban to Christianity and when soldiers arrived to arrest Amphibalus, Alban donned the priest’s garments and took his place. A judge recognized the deception and insisted Alban renounce Christianity – and had him savagely beaten when he refused.
Alban was sentenced to death, but on the day of his execution a number of miracles happened which made the executioner refuse to perform his duty. A second executioner was found who beheaded Alban, along with the first executioner - but then this second executioner was struck blind. Alban’s head bounced down a hill (Holywell Hill) and a stream arose where it landed. The place of Alban’s execution is reputedly where St Alban’s cathedral stands today.
By AD 410 the roman presence dwindled as the army left, and many of their buildings fell into disrepair. The industrious locals reused bricks and stone, incorporating roman materials into their own houses and barns. Indeed, to this day St Albans is a place with a strong sense of history seeping from its very stones.
If you to enjoy history and like reading historical fiction or romance and don’t mind traveling from the roman era to the 18th century – then I’d be honored to share my new release, The Ringmaster’s Daughter, with you. The synopsis is below:
1770’s London
The ringmaster’s daughter, Henrietta Hart, was born and raised around the stables of Foxhall Gardens. Now her father is gravely ill, and their livelihood in danger. The Harts' only hope is to convince Foxhall’s new manager, Mr.Wolfson, to let Hetty wield the ringmaster’s whip. Hetty finds herself drawn to the arrogant Wolfson but, despite their mutual attraction, he gives her an ultimatum: entertain as never before – or leave Foxhall.
When the winsome Hetty defies society and performs in breeches, Wolfson’s stony heart is in danger. Loath as he is to admit it, Hetty has a way with horses…and men. Her audacity and determination awaken emotions long since suppressed.
But Hetty’s success in the ring threatens her future when she attracts the eye of the lascivious Lord Fordyce. The duke is determined, by fair means or foul, to possess Hetty as his mistress – and, as Wolfson’s feelings for Henrietta grow, disaster looms.
Hello, my name is Grace and as a writer of historical fiction my favored period is the 18th century – but since I’m Jess’ guest it seemed appropriate to write a post with a Roman connection!
I live near London in the county of Hertfordshire with also boasts St Albans as its oldest settlement. In AD 43 the Romans built an encampment beside the River Ver and ‘Verulamium’ was born (later renamed St Albans) – and for a while this was the largest Roman town in England. However, at that time most of the buildings were made of wood and destroyed during Queen Boudica’s rebellion of AD 60 -61.
Undeterred the Romans rebuilt in stone and then a couple of centuries later erected a wall around the town. It was around this time AD 250 -275 (exact date uncertain) that the man who went onto give his name to St Albans - was martyred.
Alban is acknowledged as the first British Christian martyr and an account of his life is given by the Venerable Bede in his Ecclesiastical History. The story goes that Alban was a pagan who gave a Christian priest, Amphibalus, shelter and hid him from Roman soldiers who were trying to capture him. However, during their time together the priest converted Alban to Christianity and when soldiers arrived to arrest Amphibalus, Alban donned the priest’s garments and took his place. A judge recognized the deception and insisted Alban renounce Christianity – and had him savagely beaten when he refused.
Alban was sentenced to death, but on the day of his execution a number of miracles happened which made the executioner refuse to perform his duty. A second executioner was found who beheaded Alban, along with the first executioner - but then this second executioner was struck blind. Alban’s head bounced down a hill (Holywell Hill) and a stream arose where it landed. The place of Alban’s execution is reputedly where St Alban’s cathedral stands today.
By AD 410 the roman presence dwindled as the army left, and many of their buildings fell into disrepair. The industrious locals reused bricks and stone, incorporating roman materials into their own houses and barns. Indeed, to this day St Albans is a place with a strong sense of history seeping from its very stones.
If you to enjoy history and like reading historical fiction or romance and don’t mind traveling from the roman era to the 18th century – then I’d be honored to share my new release, The Ringmaster’s Daughter, with you. The synopsis is below:
1770’s London
The ringmaster’s daughter, Henrietta Hart, was born and raised around the stables of Foxhall Gardens. Now her father is gravely ill, and their livelihood in danger. The Harts' only hope is to convince Foxhall’s new manager, Mr.Wolfson, to let Hetty wield the ringmaster’s whip. Hetty finds herself drawn to the arrogant Wolfson but, despite their mutual attraction, he gives her an ultimatum: entertain as never before – or leave Foxhall.
When the winsome Hetty defies society and performs in breeches, Wolfson’s stony heart is in danger. Loath as he is to admit it, Hetty has a way with horses…and men. Her audacity and determination awaken emotions long since suppressed.
But Hetty’s success in the ring threatens her future when she attracts the eye of the lascivious Lord Fordyce. The duke is determined, by fair means or foul, to possess Hetty as his mistress – and, as Wolfson’s feelings for Henrietta grow, disaster looms.
Book Signing, Spokane, WA
BOOK SIGNING. I will sign copies of my historical novel, THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE @ Hastings Books, Music & Videos, 2512 E. 29th, Spokane, Washington, February 21, 2014, 3 - 8 p.m.
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-...
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-...
February 13, 2014
Book Signings
Beginning next Friday, February 21st, I will start my final book signing tour for THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California (B&N in San Jose and San Mateo) which run through June 7th. See my latest book signing update on my blog for details.
http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/book_...
http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/book_...
January 17, 2014
5 Star Book Review - The Sign of the Eagle
Check out the latest 5 star review on Amazon of my historical novel, THE SIGN OF EAGLE http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Eagle-Jess...
