New from Devon Authors

[Kathy]

Angela wrote: "I wasn't sure where to post this so if I've done wrong, please let me know Ian and I'll delete.
I have an author friend - Patricia Dixon - who is having a book launch event on Facebook on 19th May...."

Hi Angela. I like the sound of a 'happy frenzy'! I'd be happy to donate a book. I'll fill the form in.

[Angela]

Kathy wrote: "Angela wrote: "I wasn't sure where to post this so if I've done wrong, please let me know Ian and I'll delete.
I have an author friend - Patricia Dixon - who is having a book launch event on Facebo..."

That's great Kathy, very kind and I'm sure it will be good for publicising your book too. It certainly is a frenzy - there was an event last night with 49 book giveaways as well as the book that was being launched which also had a Kindle Touch as the prize. I'll check-in on the night (19th May) and hope to see you on there too.

[Jane]

Out now on Amazon and free on kindle unlimited

myBook.to/Bdm

[Ian]

Angela wrote: "I wasn't sure where to post this so if I've done wrong, please let me know Ian and I'll delete.
I have an author friend - Patricia Dixon - who is having a book launch event on Facebook on 19th May...."

Absolutely fine - how did it go?

[Anna]

I have a new release! It's the latest in the Women of the Dark Ages series, although like all the series it's a stand alone novel.

The Saxon Marriage relinks.me/B0733BF67K

In 929 to seal an alliance between the ancient West Saxon dynasty and the new royal family of Saxony, Eadgyth, a troubled Wessex princess is sent to Otto, the young hope of Saxony, bred for the battlefront. Despite the enemies on the borders, the union appears to be a success. But as Otto prepares himself to take the throne of Germany, Eadgyth finds there are greater enemies away from the battlefields - even in the very heart of the family.

[Ruth]

Congratulations, Anna - hope it does well for you!

[Anna]

Ruth wrote: "Congratulations, Anna - hope it does well for you!"

Thank you! Not doing too badly so far!

[Ian]

Anna wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Congratulations, Anna - hope it does well for you!"

Thank you! Not doing too badly so far!"

That's great news - feel free to post something on the Facebook page - or I can if you are shy of self - promotion

[Jane]

This alternative history novella is a collaborative effort with my good friend E. M. Swift-Hook. It is gathering five star reviews and we are delighted,

myBook.to/DTBR

[Ian]

Jane wrote: "

This alternative history novella is a collaborative effort with my good friend E. M. Swift-Hook. It is gathering five star r..."

looks like a great read - good luck with it

[Ian]

Anya wrote: "I have a new short story, "The Trail You Blazed Amidst the Stars", online here:

http://thex-cast.blogspot.co.uk/2017/...

I wrote it as part of a project..."

just read it Anya - loved it

[Jane]

A small thing, but mine alone

https://www.booksie.com/517143-did-we...

[Kathy]

Jane wrote: "A small thing, but mine alone

https://www.booksie.com/517143-did-we..."

That's beautiful, Jane. Thank you.

[Ian]

Hi! Be great to meet some of you at #picturebookclub when we come to Waterstones in Exeter on Tues evening. Local picture book author Clare Helen Walsh will be talking about her successful book The Aerodynamics of Biscuits which is not only a brilliant picture book but has been turned into a reading scheme and a stage play!
This is your opportunity to hang out in a bookshop after hours and eat biscuits 😉. Details www.fionabarker.co.uk

[Ian]

News coming thick and fast today. One of our founder members, Elizabeth Ducie's new novel is released today.

Deception! is the second in the series of Suzanne Jones thrillers, set in the sometimes murky world of international pharmaceuticals. It is the follow-up to the prize-winning Counterfeit!.

The ebook is available from today at the special launch price of just 99p. So if you head over to Amazon or your other preferred distribution channel right now, you can grab yourself a bargain.

I've downloaded my copy and wish Elizabeth every success with the new book.

Launch Parties...

The official launch date is Tuesday 19th September and on that day, Elizabeth tells me she is throwing not one, but two launch parties.

She and her team will be online between 11.30 and 15.30 BST for a virtual launch featuring games, raffles, cake and fizz (although the latter two might only be virtual). Prizes include not only copies of her novels, but also a variety of books donated by her generous writerly friends. Keep an eye of Facebook for more details in the next couple of weeks.

That evening there is a gathering in Chudleigh Parish Church at 7pm BST for music, readings, cake and fizz (and this time, the latter two will be real). If you would like to join Elizabeth for that event, drop her a line: elizabeth@elizabethducie.co.uk

[Jane]

Released September 2. The second Dai and Julia book. We are very excited

[Ian]

Jane wrote: "

Released September 2. The second Dai and Julia book. We are very excited"

Hi Jane - Congratulations and sorry for not replying sooner - had a mad week at work and couldn't get to the DBC group. Tell us more - and if I help to promote it across our network send me details to barumian@gmail.com

[Jane]

Dying to be Friends is the prequel to Dying to be Roman, and contains two stories from their lives before they met. It is co-authored by myself and E.M. Swift-Hook.

[Ian]

Jane wrote: "Dying to be Friends is the prequel to Dying to be Roman, and contains two stories from their lives before they met. It is co-authored by myself and E.M. Swift-Hook."

Sounds fab - feel free to send me blurb and I'll post about it

[Anne]

Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I lived for many years. Books 1-5 are published, and Book 6, 'The Betrayal', will launch on Kindle on 20th October with the paperback following soon after. My stories are a mix of family drama, mystery and love and my two latest books are time-slip. Here's my page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Happy Reading!
Anne

[Ian]

Anne wrote: "Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I lived for many ..."

Thanks Anne - great to hear from you and thanks for the post. I'll copy it to Facebook too and add a note on Twitter. Good luck with the launch on 20/10. Keep us posted

[Anne]

Ian wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I li..."

Ian wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I li..."

Anne wrote: "Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I lived for many ..."

Ian wrote: "Anne wrote: "Hello, All! I'm an author living in Devon and Ian suggested some time ago I should join. Better late than never! I write The Guernsey Novels, all set on the beautiful island where I li..."

Thanks, Ian. Will do!

[P.J.]

Presenting… The Dark Tales of Witherleigh
Day Two – The Washroom Incident

Richard Radcliffe is sent from the London diocese to recover in the quiet rural village of Witherleigh, Devon. He hopes the slower, simpler pace of life in rural Devon will be a fresh start for him.
However, Richard realizes that the quieter the village is, the deadlier its intentions as he becomes caught up in a paranormal fight between good and evil.

https://radish.app.link/W7WVkyj29G

[Ian]

P.J. wrote: "Presenting… The Dark Tales of Witherleigh
Day Two – The Washroom Incident

Richard Radcliffe is sent from the London diocese to recover in the quiet rural village of Witherleigh, Devon. He hopes th..."

Don't know if it is my PC but cant find anything other than a summary paragraph?

[Jane]

My latest collaboration with the wonderful EM Swift-Hook - Dying for a Poppy, the third Dai and Julia mystery, is out now on Kindle. Set in an alternative version of the Welsh Marches it pits our heroes against a gang of rabid separatists and a ring of drug smugglers.

myBook.to/DFAP

[Michelle]

Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon and I’ve just signed a trilogy deal with HarperCollins HQDigital to develop a new YALit series entitled ‘Book of Fire’.
The first book is just out and with the second book coming next year, I’d love some local support, especially as the entire series is set in a dystopian Exeter! Here’s the link and the blurb:

‘Life outside the domes is not possible. At least that's what outsiders are told.
Twins Eli and Talia shouldn't exist.
They're Outsiders.
Their home is a secret. Their lives are a secret. Arafel is a secret.
An unexpected forest raid forces Talia into a desperate mission to rescue her family while protecting the sacred Book of Arafel from those who would use it as a weapon. As Talia and her lifelong friend Max enter the dome, she makes some unexpected discoveries and an ally – in the form of rugged Insider August – that will change the course of her life for ever. She’ll stop at nothing to save her family but will she sacrifice her heart in the process?
The Fire Sermon meets Gladiator in this brilliant YA debut.’

There is a Book of Fire community on Facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/BookofFireMK/ , Twitter at @mkenneypr, and Book of Fire can be found in many outlets including Amazon at http://bit.ly/BookOfFire

Being a debut writer is quite nerve-wracking and I love connecting with #bookoffire readers. If you have a spare two minutes this weekend, do pop over to any of the above platforms - likes & shares very welcome - and if you fancy a fast paced, adventure story why not check out the book?
Thanks so much for reading,
Mich 🌻

[P.R.]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon and I’ve just signe..."

Michelle your books sound intriguing and I'm definitely going to follow the links! Welcome :)

[Michelle]

P.R. wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon an..."

Thanks so much P.R.! 😊 I really do appreciate the support, and if you choose to read do let me know what you think? I love reader feedback! Have a great weekend, Mich.

[Tom]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon and I’ve just signe..."

A dystopian Exeter? As if such a thing were possible!! Best of luck with it :-)

[Michelle]

Tom wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon an..."

Thanks very much Tom! 😀

[Ian]

Jane wrote: "My latest collaboration with the wonderful EM Swift-Hook - Dying for a Poppy, the third Dai and Julia mystery, is out now on Kindle. Set in an alternative version of the Welsh Marches it pits our h..."

Sounds great - good luck with it Jane

[Ian]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon and I’ve just signe..."

You are very welcome Michelle - congratulations on Book of Fire and good luck with the series as a whole

[Michelle]

Ian wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone
Ian very kindly accepted my application to join this group so I just thought it might be nice to introduce myself.
My name is Michelle Kenney, l live in South Devon an..."

Thanks so much Ian! 🤞✨

[Kathy]

Not a new book, but my most recent, That Still and Whispering Place, set in Cornwall, is on special offer on multiple digital platforms at 99p in the UK. It's a limited time offer.
The tag-line: An insular, gossiping village - a lost child, never found. The locals claim a stranger took her. They would, wouldn't they?
Take advantage now!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Still-Whispe...

[P.R.]

Kathy wrote: "Not a new book, but my most recent, That Still and Whispering Place, set in Cornwall, is on special offer on multiple digital platforms at 99p in the UK. It's a limited time offer.
The tag-line: An..."
Ooh - thank you Kathy! This was on my wish list, and I've now bought it :)

[Kathy]

Thank you, P R. I hope you enjoy it! :-)

[Ian]

Kathy wrote: "Thank you, P R. I hope you enjoy it! :-)"

Hi Kathy - I also posted about it on our FB page - hope its going well.

are you (and any other local authors who see this at the authors/blogger shenanigans event in Exeter next Saturday 12-5PM?

[Kathy]

are you (and any other local authors who see this at the authors/bl..."

I'm not, I'm afraid, Ian.

[Ian]

Kathy wrote: "are you (and any other local authors who see this at the authors/bl..."

I'm not, I'm afraid, Ian."

Ah well - another time

[Tom]

What's going on in Exeter on Saturday Ian?

[Ian]

hi Tom Sorry to be delayed in responding. Been a manic week at work. There is an author/blogger networking event at the Farmers Union pub. it is from noon and organised by Holly Martin and others. I imagine its OK to drop in.

[Tom]

Thanks for the info - I'm actually just popping over to Crediton Community Bookshop to deliver some copies of Descent, which they're selling, so I'll miss out on this occasion.

[Tom]

Ah! Actually I just realised I'll be driving past so had better try to gate crash!

Update: Not a single parking space left in Exeter! Now was that because of Black Friday pre-Christmas shopping hysteria, or because Exeter City FC is playing Accrington Stanley? I wonder.

[Ian]

Tom wrote: "Ah! Actually I just realised I'll be driving past so had better try to gate crash!

Update: Not a single parking space left in Exeter! Now was that because of Black Friday pre-Christmas shopping hy..."

what a shame - you missed a great event - another time

[Ian]

You may also remember us featuring Mich English 's Book of Fire before Xmas. Up until 24/1 the book is on offer on Kobo for just 99p so, for all those who hoped to win the book but were disappointed (and for anyone else who missed the opportunity) you can bag a bargain - here is the link https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/book...

[M]

Ian wrote: "You may also remember us featuring Mich English 's Book of Fire before Xmas. Up until 24/1 the book is on offer on Kobo for just 99p so, for all those who hoped to win the book but were disappointe..."

Thanks so much Ian! Book of Fire is also available on Amazon.co.uk for only 99p until next week. Here's the link if you'd like to grab a copy before Book 2 is out in May.. bit.ly/BookOfFire
Happy reading! ;) 🔥🦅

[Ian]

Mich wrote: "Ian wrote: "You may also remember us featuring Mich English 's Book of Fire before Xmas. Up until 24/1 the book is on offer on Kobo for just 99p so, for all those who hoped to win the book but were..."

Hope it goes well!

[Ian]

During our #devonbookhour on Monday we were joined by Nigel Hicks Photography and chatted about his latest book Beautiful Devon . I asked Nigel to send me some more details and he shared the following with me:

"This is a short and heavily photo-led book that really is a series of photo essays showing off some of the most beautiful parts of Devon, and intended as a memento to the county, for both residents and visitors. You can see sample pages at http://www.nigelhicks.com/beautiful_d... …. A photo of the front cover is attached. The book goes on sale 1st March, and will be available through all book shops, both high street and online, including my own publishing website at http://www.aquaterrapublishing.co.uk/... ….

My previous book was Wild Southwest: the Landscapes and Wildlife of Southwest England (http://www.nigelhicks.com/Wild_Southw... …). As for myself, I'm a highly experienced photographer/writer, based in south Devon, though my work takes me all over the world.

Beautiful Devon will be my 20th book (I think!), though I've contributed photography to many more. You can see a lot of my work at http://www.nigelhicks.com . I think that's probably enough for now, but if you have any queries don't hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me by e-mail at nigel@nigelhicks.com

[Ian]

For fans of crime novels, I thought you might like to know that local writer, Damien Boyd's, latest novel Dead Lock is released on 31st May. It is available for pre-order now.

[Kate]

Hi Everyone

My crime novel Brand New Friend will be out on 5 June. This one's not set in Devon but draws on my student days in eighties Leeds - and the world today!

You can get it on Kindle at a special launch price of 99p/99c till 10 June. It's also in paperback mybook.to/brandnewfriend