Katherine Bone's Blog - Posts Tagged "admiral-nelson"
My Book Cover is Live!
My author page and book are live on Amazon and my book is available for pre-order! Today, my book cover appeared on Goodreads! And so a writing journey begins, though this isn't really the beginning. In fact, it's just a stepping stone to another rung in the ladder. But this blog post signifies a very important first in my life and I'm so glad I can share this moment with you.
My journey actually began twenty years ago with the purchase of my very first computer. I'd always written poetry, but sitting in front of a computer filled me with the desire to actually write that book I'd always wanted to write. I spent years researching historical material. Years trying to get the writing 'right', while raising four children. And though my writing came in spurts back then, I never stopped feeding the dream of seeing my books published.
"Never, never, never, never, never give up!" Winston Churchill's quote has become my motto. (I actually wear a bracelet with this quote on it every day.)
Life is a cycle of change. When my children were nearly all grown, I began to focus more seriously on this dream of mine. I joined RWA and then one year later my local writing chapter. At that point, amazing possibilities opened. Online classes, workshops, conferences all helped sculpt my writing style. The connections I made with friends and acquaintances inside the industry forever changed my life. I owe a great debt of gratitude to everyone I've come into contact with. Because experiences, acquaintances and friends are what mold and shape destinies.
Snippets of conversation, books and movies, sparks of inspiration, if fed and nurtured eventually become marvelous realities.
In my research, I discovered Admiral Nelson was never without his tea. I was fascinated by this and took it a bit further. What if Nelson had a group of mercenaries, first sons from every tier of life, above reproach, able to move in and out of society without suspicion, aptly named Nelson's Tea. No one would understand the reference, except those within Nelson's circle. And the Nelson's Tea Trilogy was born.
The first book in the series, Duke By Day, Rogue By Night follows Percival Avery, Marques Stanton. Deep undercover, he's forced to save Lady Constance Danbury's life, jeopardizing all hope of ever locating his sister's killers and bringing them to justice.
Decisions we make are what sculpt us. I'm delighted to be able to share my first book, Duke By Day, Rogue By Night, with you, dear reader. And I hope you enjoy the adventurous, swashbuckling ride!
Katherine
www.katherinebone.com
My journey actually began twenty years ago with the purchase of my very first computer. I'd always written poetry, but sitting in front of a computer filled me with the desire to actually write that book I'd always wanted to write. I spent years researching historical material. Years trying to get the writing 'right', while raising four children. And though my writing came in spurts back then, I never stopped feeding the dream of seeing my books published.
"Never, never, never, never, never give up!" Winston Churchill's quote has become my motto. (I actually wear a bracelet with this quote on it every day.)
Life is a cycle of change. When my children were nearly all grown, I began to focus more seriously on this dream of mine. I joined RWA and then one year later my local writing chapter. At that point, amazing possibilities opened. Online classes, workshops, conferences all helped sculpt my writing style. The connections I made with friends and acquaintances inside the industry forever changed my life. I owe a great debt of gratitude to everyone I've come into contact with. Because experiences, acquaintances and friends are what mold and shape destinies.
Snippets of conversation, books and movies, sparks of inspiration, if fed and nurtured eventually become marvelous realities.
In my research, I discovered Admiral Nelson was never without his tea. I was fascinated by this and took it a bit further. What if Nelson had a group of mercenaries, first sons from every tier of life, above reproach, able to move in and out of society without suspicion, aptly named Nelson's Tea. No one would understand the reference, except those within Nelson's circle. And the Nelson's Tea Trilogy was born.
The first book in the series, Duke By Day, Rogue By Night follows Percival Avery, Marques Stanton. Deep undercover, he's forced to save Lady Constance Danbury's life, jeopardizing all hope of ever locating his sister's killers and bringing them to justice.
Decisions we make are what sculpt us. I'm delighted to be able to share my first book, Duke By Day, Rogue By Night, with you, dear reader. And I hope you enjoy the adventurous, swashbuckling ride!
Katherine
www.katherinebone.com
Goodreads Giveaway!
Ahoy, me hearties! It's summer and temps ARR really showin' it in my neck of the woods. We're expected to crest the 100 digits with storms and high humidity today. Whew! I'm so glad there be a good breeze in me cabin these days.
I've been out to sea with me family and venturing' into the writing cave, but I haven't forgotten the wonderful readers in me life. Huzzah!!!
*Treasure Alert* Don't miss my Goodreads #Giveaway for an autographed copy of The Rogue's Prize, The Nelson's Tea Series Book #2. Contest ends on July 23, 2015! And as usual, I'll throw in some swag too. (Pirate!)
Future ports: I'll be helpin' Author Julie Johnstone celebrate her latest release on July 27th on FB. If you're open to some great fun, stop by: https://www.facebook.com/events/93480... I'll be featured at 6:20 p.m. (Central)
On July 30th on FB, I'll be helpin' Author Barbara Monajem celebrate her latest release so keep your eye on that weathered horizon for that partay too, me hearties!
My Stationary Ports ARR:
Website: http://www.katherinebone.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/katlbone/
Facebook- Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kat...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/katherinelbone
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katherine...
Instagram: http://instagram.com/katlbone
Tumblr: http://katherinelbone.tumblr.com/
Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/katherinebone
Until next time, I wish you Happy Reading and fare winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
I've been out to sea with me family and venturing' into the writing cave, but I haven't forgotten the wonderful readers in me life. Huzzah!!!
*Treasure Alert* Don't miss my Goodreads #Giveaway for an autographed copy of The Rogue's Prize, The Nelson's Tea Series Book #2. Contest ends on July 23, 2015! And as usual, I'll throw in some swag too. (Pirate!)
Future ports: I'll be helpin' Author Julie Johnstone celebrate her latest release on July 27th on FB. If you're open to some great fun, stop by: https://www.facebook.com/events/93480... I'll be featured at 6:20 p.m. (Central)
On July 30th on FB, I'll be helpin' Author Barbara Monajem celebrate her latest release so keep your eye on that weathered horizon for that partay too, me hearties!
My Stationary Ports ARR:
Website: http://www.katherinebone.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/katlbone/
Facebook- Official Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kat...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/katherinelbone
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katherine...
Instagram: http://instagram.com/katlbone
Tumblr: http://katherinelbone.tumblr.com/
Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/katherinebone
Until next time, I wish you Happy Reading and fare winds!
Blessings,
Katherine
Congratulations to my Giveaway Winners!!!
Huzzah and Hoorah!!! My Goodreads #Giveaway for The Rogue's Prize event has come to an end. I owe each and every reader who signed up for a chance to win and added Rogue to their "want to read" list a tremendous thank you!
You rock, me hearties!!!
And now what you've all been waiting for, eh? I'm happy to announce that Gloria Vigil and Rachel Flores ARR the winners of autographed copies of The Rogue's Prize, Nelson's Tea Series Book #2!!! And because pirates ARR gatherers of treasure, I'm going to include a bunch of swag for you too. Woot!!!
As I prepare Gloria and Rachel's treasure packages, I want to thank you FABulous readers once more for the 1677 entries to my giveaway. What a boon your interest has been to my soul today! ARR!!!
Keep your eyes feasted on that horizon, me hearties! I'll be offerin' 2 more autographed copies in the near future of the book that started my Nelson's Tea Series off, Duke by Day, Rogue by Night!
Wishin' ye fair winds and blessings,
Katherine
You rock, me hearties!!!
And now what you've all been waiting for, eh? I'm happy to announce that Gloria Vigil and Rachel Flores ARR the winners of autographed copies of The Rogue's Prize, Nelson's Tea Series Book #2!!! And because pirates ARR gatherers of treasure, I'm going to include a bunch of swag for you too. Woot!!!
As I prepare Gloria and Rachel's treasure packages, I want to thank you FABulous readers once more for the 1677 entries to my giveaway. What a boon your interest has been to my soul today! ARR!!!
Keep your eyes feasted on that horizon, me hearties! I'll be offerin' 2 more autographed copies in the near future of the book that started my Nelson's Tea Series off, Duke by Day, Rogue by Night!
Wishin' ye fair winds and blessings,
Katherine
