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May 3, 2013
Book Launch - Thores-Cross
Exciting times, the publication of my new historical novel Thores-Cross is coming up fast - 1st June 2013.
No pirates this time, but a haunting novel set in the North Yorkshire Moors about isolation, superstition and persecution. Thores-Cross follows the stories of Emma, a present day writer, and Jennet, an eighteenth century witch.
For a sneak preview check out the trailer:
http://www.goodreads.com/videos/43217...
I would love to hear what you think - please do leave me a comment.
Interested? Enter the giveaway to win one of 3 copies!
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
No pirates this time, but a haunting novel set in the North Yorkshire Moors about isolation, superstition and persecution. Thores-Cross follows the stories of Emma, a present day writer, and Jennet, an eighteenth century witch.
For a sneak preview check out the trailer:
http://www.goodreads.com/videos/43217...
I would love to hear what you think - please do leave me a comment.
Interested? Enter the giveaway to win one of 3 copies!
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
April 2, 2013
Thores-Cross Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Helen Rowles, Candy Westphal and Tracey Andrews who have all won a print copy of Thores-Cross!
They all chose cover number 2, which will be used when the book is published 1 June 2013, and will be contacted separately by email.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition. For another chance to win a free copy, click Thores-Cross to enter the goodreads giveaway.
They all chose cover number 2, which will be used when the book is published 1 June 2013, and will be contacted separately by email.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition. For another chance to win a free copy, click Thores-Cross to enter the goodreads giveaway.
January 17, 2013
**WIN** FREE PRINT COPY OF THORES-CROSS
THORES-CROSS by K A Perkins
expected publication Summer 2013.
I am giving away 3 PRINT copies of my new novel, Thores-Cross.
Just go to http://www.lionheartgalleries.co.uk/C... to have a look at the cover pictures and choose your favourite cover. 3 winners will be selected from those who vote for the cover I decide to use.
Book Description:
A haunting novel set on the North Yorkshire Moors about isolation and superstition, Thores-Cross follows the story of Jennet, a woman orphaned in the Eighteenth Century. She lives in an isolated community and becomes shunned within it, leading to tragic consequences which continue to have effect through the centuries. Emma Moorcroft is a present-day writer who moves to her dream house with her husband, David. She stumbles on to Jennet’s story, which takes over her life and destroys everything she thought she knew.
Can the past ever be truly forgotten, and how far will you go to bury yours?
expected publication Summer 2013.
I am giving away 3 PRINT copies of my new novel, Thores-Cross.
Just go to http://www.lionheartgalleries.co.uk/C... to have a look at the cover pictures and choose your favourite cover. 3 winners will be selected from those who vote for the cover I decide to use.
Book Description:
A haunting novel set on the North Yorkshire Moors about isolation and superstition, Thores-Cross follows the story of Jennet, a woman orphaned in the Eighteenth Century. She lives in an isolated community and becomes shunned within it, leading to tragic consequences which continue to have effect through the centuries. Emma Moorcroft is a present-day writer who moves to her dream house with her husband, David. She stumbles on to Jennet’s story, which takes over her life and destroys everything she thought she knew.
Can the past ever be truly forgotten, and how far will you go to bury yours?
December 1, 2012
BOOK LAUNCH - THE MEERKATS COME TO DINNER
Now available - The Meerkats Come to Dinner, book 2 of the African Folktales for Children Series. Available from http://www.lionheartgalleries.co.uk/P..., Amazon and most online bookstores, priced £5.99, suitable for children aged 4-10
The Squirrels invite their old friends the Meerkats for dinner. The Meerkats have to cross a river full of hungry crocodiles, but then find those naughty Squirrels have played yet another trick on them. What do they do about it and how do they teach their old friends a lesson?
To view trailer, click link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNcoOl...
The Squirrels invite their old friends the Meerkats for dinner. The Meerkats have to cross a river full of hungry crocodiles, but then find those naughty Squirrels have played yet another trick on them. What do they do about it and how do they teach their old friends a lesson?
To view trailer, click link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNcoOl...
November 23, 2012
FREE EBOOK
The ebook for the first book in the Valkyrie Series, An Ill Wind is now available to download FREE on this site, for limited time only. Just click on the link to go to the An Ill Wind page, then click on download ebook.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
November 21, 2012
Competition Winners!
Congratulations to Shriya, Sarah and Laura who each won a copy of An Ill Wind!
I was overwhelmed by the response - 859 people entered the giveaway - and I thank all of you for your interest in the book. I will shortly be listing a new giveaway for Dead Reckoning, the second book in the series, if you would like to try again.
The free copies of An Ill Windare on their way, and I hope the lucky winners enjoy the book.
I was overwhelmed by the response - 859 people entered the giveaway - and I thank all of you for your interest in the book. I will shortly be listing a new giveaway for Dead Reckoning, the second book in the series, if you would like to try again.
The free copies of An Ill Windare on their way, and I hope the lucky winners enjoy the book.
November 19, 2012
The Meerkats Come to Dinner
The illustrations for The Meerkats Come to Dinner - the latest book in the African Folktales for Children Series - are finished, and we are on course for a release date of 1st December 2012. Keep checking my or Peter Mutanda's pages for details of a giveaway to get your early copy!
November 15, 2012
Reviews...
I wanted to share a couple of lovely reviews I've received from other sites - I know I shouldn't really blow my own trumpet, but I couldn't resist, just this once - I hope you can forgive me...
An Ill Wind
"This is full is action and adventure and someone vomiting, it has everything. I found it easy to read, the characters jumped from the page…I like the way you tell a story but add the things that most wouldn't think about like the petticoats on the ladder. Excellent story"
"Hi, liked the look of the pitch and I wasn't disappointed. From the off it had me interested as I'm a fan of historical novels as I believe it shows off the writer's skill to research and make sure of the period accuracy. Chapter one is great and it's been well-edited. It's a gripping subject and your level of detail is fantastic - there's a definite air of tension that comes straight from this well written piece of work."
Dead Reckoning
"I am holding you personally responsible for writing off my Friday evening - it's so good! Keep "just getting to end of next chapter" and STILL can't get up!! Congrats - love it!!"
An Ill Wind
"This is full is action and adventure and someone vomiting, it has everything. I found it easy to read, the characters jumped from the page…I like the way you tell a story but add the things that most wouldn't think about like the petticoats on the ladder. Excellent story"
"Hi, liked the look of the pitch and I wasn't disappointed. From the off it had me interested as I'm a fan of historical novels as I believe it shows off the writer's skill to research and make sure of the period accuracy. Chapter one is great and it's been well-edited. It's a gripping subject and your level of detail is fantastic - there's a definite air of tension that comes straight from this well written piece of work."
Dead Reckoning
"I am holding you personally responsible for writing off my Friday evening - it's so good! Keep "just getting to end of next chapter" and STILL can't get up!! Congrats - love it!!"
November 14, 2012
A Good Omen?
We started the next book in our children's series yesterday, 'The Meerkats Come to Dinner' starring meerkats and squirrels.
Later that evening, there was a godawful noise from the ceiling - something had got into the house and got stuck.
Then a lot of chewing from the kitchen as the animal found it's way out. I was terrified it was a rat (well, you would be wouldn't you?) - then a squirrel jumped out! (I'm not joking! Although it would have been cooler had it been a meerkat, I suppose :) )
Quick thinking Peter got it on film, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLFGIs...
I just hope it doesn't come back - I don't think my nerves could stand it!
Later that evening, there was a godawful noise from the ceiling - something had got into the house and got stuck.
Then a lot of chewing from the kitchen as the animal found it's way out. I was terrified it was a rat (well, you would be wouldn't you?) - then a squirrel jumped out! (I'm not joking! Although it would have been cooler had it been a meerkat, I suppose :) )
Quick thinking Peter got it on film, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLFGIs...
I just hope it doesn't come back - I don't think my nerves could stand it!
November 13, 2012
Can banning a book be a good thing?
My Dad has just read the prologue to Dead Reckoning and wants to ban it! And it got me thinking, can banning a book be a good thing?
I'm taking his reaction as a positive - that I've created a strong emotional reaction with my writing (and he is my Dad, he really isn't going to like the sex scenes!) But what about books that have been banned by people other than family members?
Apartheid South Africa banned a great many books by such authors as Nadine Gordimer, Athol Fugard and all black writers, but the books still found their way in to and around the country - did they become more important and more precious due to their banned status? Did people take more notice of their ideas because they upset the government so much?
What about Spycatcher? Would so many people have read it if it hadn't been banned? Then there's The Satanic Verses- an extreme case, but I'm not sure if I would have even heard of it had it not been for the fatwa. I wanted to understand why words on a page could upset people so much they were willing to kill. Their actions have actually publicised the book and ensured millions of extra readers.
So thanks, Dad, for banning my book - I owe you one!
I'm taking his reaction as a positive - that I've created a strong emotional reaction with my writing (and he is my Dad, he really isn't going to like the sex scenes!) But what about books that have been banned by people other than family members?
Apartheid South Africa banned a great many books by such authors as Nadine Gordimer, Athol Fugard and all black writers, but the books still found their way in to and around the country - did they become more important and more precious due to their banned status? Did people take more notice of their ideas because they upset the government so much?
What about Spycatcher? Would so many people have read it if it hadn't been banned? Then there's The Satanic Verses- an extreme case, but I'm not sure if I would have even heard of it had it not been for the fatwa. I wanted to understand why words on a page could upset people so much they were willing to kill. Their actions have actually publicised the book and ensured millions of extra readers.
So thanks, Dad, for banning my book - I owe you one!
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