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September 24, 2018
Book Signing Follow-up, Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Book signing follow-up. I took a scenic journey through the Bitteroots Mountains, along the Idaho/Montana border, and across the Continental Divide of the Northern Rockies, before driving down onto the wide plains and harvested wheat fields of Montana, before arriving in Bozeman, a major university town, home to Montana State University, to sign at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
Again, I was fortunate enough to conduct another successful book signing. Handed out a lot of flyer packets and met a lot of interesting people from around the region, but also people visiting from Spokane (my home area) and from the Netherlands and Canada.
To say the least, management was pleased with my efforts. The events director, Beverly, told me that last week the store had a couple who had written a book about Montana State University for a signing. The couple did not speak to a single person who entered the store, and looked at the smart phones the entire time. Beverly was disgusted to say the least. "That is not how you sell books," she said. "I am so pleased to have you here today, and happy you will return next Spring."
I want thank store manager, Theresa O'neil, assistant manager, Jamie, event director, Beverly Delap, and associates, Molli and Roman (yes, his name is Roman, he loves Roman history and is a history major at Montana State University) for contributing to the success of this event. I will return Spring, 2019, for another signing. Next signing, Saturday, Sept. 29th, EntertainMART, Couer d'Alene, Idaho.
Again, I was fortunate enough to conduct another successful book signing. Handed out a lot of flyer packets and met a lot of interesting people from around the region, but also people visiting from Spokane (my home area) and from the Netherlands and Canada.
To say the least, management was pleased with my efforts. The events director, Beverly, told me that last week the store had a couple who had written a book about Montana State University for a signing. The couple did not speak to a single person who entered the store, and looked at the smart phones the entire time. Beverly was disgusted to say the least. "That is not how you sell books," she said. "I am so pleased to have you here today, and happy you will return next Spring."
I want thank store manager, Theresa O'neil, assistant manager, Jamie, event director, Beverly Delap, and associates, Molli and Roman (yes, his name is Roman, he loves Roman history and is a history major at Montana State University) for contributing to the success of this event. I will return Spring, 2019, for another signing. Next signing, Saturday, Sept. 29th, EntertainMART, Couer d'Alene, Idaho.
Blog Update
Check out my latest blog update in which I interview Author Gigi Sedimayer about her award winning Talon series. This is the first of a series of blog interviews I will be doing the next several months. If there are any authors out there who would like to be interviewed for a future blog, let me know and I will send/download the questionnaire I use for my interviews. http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/blog....
July 6, 2018
Review - The Peacekeeper
Below is a wonderful review of The Peacekeeper.
Review - The Peacekeeper
by
Janet Morris
I have loved every book written by Jess Steven Hughes, historical novels and set in Roman Britain. Where, you say? Read the First four Hughes books, once referred to as the "Sign of the Eagle" series, and find out. Now Hughes has given us a new book, the Peacekeeper. And with it, new branding for his historical adventure series begins in earnest: Henceforth called the "Britannia Romanus" series, the triumph of these earlier volumes is about to be eclipsed with the publication of the Peacekeeper, #5 in this story but a magnificent stand-alone read as well. Why do I recommend the Britannia Romanus series? Because it's that good, good enough to recommend without reservation. Few can do what Hughes does, mixing genres to bring us books that open doors into worlds previously unknown, time after time. Hughes writes a combination of mystery, adventure, suspense and romance seldom equaled. A former Marine and police detective, real-life experience informs every sentence, every page. Those characters breathe and suffer and scheme and love and hate as if they were ripped from history whole cloth.
The Peacekeeper is suitable for young and old. At times, Hughes' writing reminds me of Umberto Ecco, at other times, Wallace Breem. With the Peacekeeper, Hughes delivers on the promise of earlier volumes, delivering a deeply-researched historical novel filled with mystery, adventure, romance, and command of his period so strong and effortless, so real, you'll think you've been to Roman Britain yourself!
Few can equal Jess Steven Hughes. So come spend some time in Roman Britain with a gifted author whose skill is never obtrusive and whose characters you'll never forget.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620067609/...
Review - The Peacekeeper
by
Janet Morris
I have loved every book written by Jess Steven Hughes, historical novels and set in Roman Britain. Where, you say? Read the First four Hughes books, once referred to as the "Sign of the Eagle" series, and find out. Now Hughes has given us a new book, the Peacekeeper. And with it, new branding for his historical adventure series begins in earnest: Henceforth called the "Britannia Romanus" series, the triumph of these earlier volumes is about to be eclipsed with the publication of the Peacekeeper, #5 in this story but a magnificent stand-alone read as well. Why do I recommend the Britannia Romanus series? Because it's that good, good enough to recommend without reservation. Few can do what Hughes does, mixing genres to bring us books that open doors into worlds previously unknown, time after time. Hughes writes a combination of mystery, adventure, suspense and romance seldom equaled. A former Marine and police detective, real-life experience informs every sentence, every page. Those characters breathe and suffer and scheme and love and hate as if they were ripped from history whole cloth.
The Peacekeeper is suitable for young and old. At times, Hughes' writing reminds me of Umberto Ecco, at other times, Wallace Breem. With the Peacekeeper, Hughes delivers on the promise of earlier volumes, delivering a deeply-researched historical novel filled with mystery, adventure, romance, and command of his period so strong and effortless, so real, you'll think you've been to Roman Britain yourself!
Few can equal Jess Steven Hughes. So come spend some time in Roman Britain with a gifted author whose skill is never obtrusive and whose characters you'll never forget.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1620067609/...
June 26, 2018
Book Signing Follow-up
Book signing success @ Barnes & Noble, Silverdale, Washington (next to Bremerton US Naval Base), Saturday, June 23rd.
The event at this store, which sets near Dyes Inlet, on Puget Sound, was successful beyond my expectations. I met a lot of interesting people, passed out many flyers and signed many copies of The Broken Lance and The Sign of the Eagle Trilogy. To say the least, management was pleased. "This is the best book signing the store has seen in a long time," store manger, Martha, said. "I'm pleased you made arrangements with Amy (events coordinator) to return in September (8th)."
I want to thank store manager, Martha, events coordinator, Amy, assistant manager, Sarah, associate, Jordan, and the rest of the Barnes & Noble staff who contributed to the success of this event.
The event at this store, which sets near Dyes Inlet, on Puget Sound, was successful beyond my expectations. I met a lot of interesting people, passed out many flyers and signed many copies of The Broken Lance and The Sign of the Eagle Trilogy. To say the least, management was pleased. "This is the best book signing the store has seen in a long time," store manger, Martha, said. "I'm pleased you made arrangements with Amy (events coordinator) to return in September (8th)."
I want to thank store manager, Martha, events coordinator, Amy, assistant manager, Sarah, associate, Jordan, and the rest of the Barnes & Noble staff who contributed to the success of this event.
May 26, 2018
Podcast Interview
For those of you who are not yet aware or have not had the chance, check out blog talk radio in which I was interviewed for a podcast, by Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) publisher, Lawrence Knorr, about my Britannia Romanus historical novel series. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/…/sunbur...…
Book Signing Reminder
BOOK SIGNING - HISTORICAL FICTION - THE BROKEN LANCE & THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE TRILOGY. For those of you who live in the greater San Francisco/Silicone Valley, California area, I will be signing copies of my exciting historical novels, set in First Century AD Celtic Britain and Imperial Rome, @ Barnes & Noble, Almaden Plaza, 5353 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, Friday & Sunday, June 1st & 3rd, 11 a.m./5 p.m. In between, on Saturday, I will be attending the high school graduation of my granddaughter, Veronica Hughes, at Presentation High School, San Jose. She begins college this Fall at the University of Alabama. Congratulations, Veronica!
May 20, 2018
Blog Update
Check out my latest blog update. I discuss the latest update on my newest historical novel, THE PEACEKEEPER; The Exhibition of Julius Caesar at the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana; the discovery of a Roman graveyard beneath a hotel in Britain and more. http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/blog....
Best-sellers
For those who may be interested, All four of my historical novels, THE BROKEN LANCE & THE SIGN OF THE EAGLE TRILOGY were again among the top twenty best-sellers for Sunbury Press/Milford House Imprint for the month of April. The Broken Lance came in at number six on the list. For further info check the enclosed link http://sunburypress.com/john-cressler...
Podcast Interview
I will be interviewed, by Sunbury Press publisher, Lawrence Knorr, Sunday, May 20th at 10:00 pm Eastern time/7 pm Pacific time about the Britannia Romanus series of novels (The Sign of the Eagle; The Wolf of Britannia, Part I & II and The Broken Lance. http://pos.li/29pxnh
April 15, 2018
Book Signing Follow-up
Successful book-signing weekend. This last weekend, I conducted successful signings @ Yoke's Fresh Market, Liberty Lake, Washington (Friday) and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Spokane Valley, WA (Saturday). I met lots of interesting people, some as far away as Texas and Alberta Province, Canada. I handed out lots of flyers and signed many copies of my historicals, The Broken Lance and The Sign of the Eagle Trilogy. Several people, who had previously purchased my novels returned for additional books. One gentlemen said, "I've read your first four, when's the next one coming out?" Needless-to-say, management at both stores were very pleased. B&N Assistant Manager, Meera, commented, "You hit the jackpot at our store, as far as I'm concern." I was so busy, I forgot to have pictures taken with new readers, just one by myself at Yoke's. I want to thank store managers, Dan Dicicco of Yoke's; Leslie of Barnes & Noble, the assistant managers and associates who contributed to another successful weekend. Next Saturday I will be signing @ B&N, Northtown Mall, Spokane, WA. Details later.
