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The Historical/Horror Story, HER REIGN ebook novella is now available on Amazon Kindle just .99centscheck your listings and happy reading!
I am three months out from release date for Daughters of Rome, so my publisher let me post the Prologue online as a teaser. I've put it up on my website, and also here on Goodreads in my Writings section. Read below for a sneak preview of Mistress of Rome's prequel! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...
Kate wrote: "I am three months out from release date for Daughters of Rome, so my publisher let me post the Prologue online as a teaser. I've put it up on my website, and also here on Goodreads ..."Awesome! I just read Mistress of Rome, and I LOVED it. I can't wait for Daughters!
The Prologue looks awesome Kate!!! I can't wait to get my hands on the book. Everyone I've recommended Mistress of Rome to has loved it (Dawn included :P).
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GAH! I need to read Mistress first! So much to read, so little time!
Becky, I feel your pain. I've been reduced to rationing books out to myself - if I have copy-edits to do or a deadline to meet, I have to ban new books from my house. Otherwise I will pick up the latest Bernard Cornwell or Sara Poole thinking, "Oh, just five pages won't hurt." And then, five hours and 200 pages, later, there goes my work day.
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Everyone who has read it says it's amazing, so I think it would be a keeper... Why can't I just be independently wealthy???
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This is a historical fiction group, not a romance group. If your books are historical romance, then feel free to let us know about them -- after you've been an active member for a while.
Thank you. :)
I am happy to announce that Crestmont, read by several HF members for their reading challenges, is not available for $2.99 in all ebook formats. Just go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view... and select the format you desire.
Thank you!
Awesome! How long does the special last?
Jackie wrote: "Awesome! How long does the special last?"<Forever
Great. I'm getting a Nook in February as well so I'll pick up a copy then. Thanks for letting us know.
Jackie wrote: "Great. I'm getting a Nook in February as well so I'll pick up a copy then. Thanks for letting us know."You're welcome!
Thanks Holly! I just bought it for my Nook this morning. Looks like a great read. I don't believe that I've ever read a book that takes place during the roaring 20's-- will be fun.
Laura K wrote: "Thanks Holly! I just bought it for my Nook this morning. Looks like a great read. I don't believe that I've ever read a book that takes place during the roaring 20's-- will be fun."I love that era and not many people write about it.
Thanks for buying Crestmont
Allison (The Allure of Books) wrote: "I'm using the fact that I'm a mod and Becky can't kick me off to start a promotion thread...mainly so I can promote myself. But we'll get to that in a sec...Feel free to promote your website/bl..."
Great idea. Can any one help me filter for the latest posts? I seem to get nothing or everything....
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On the Byzantine workings of Wikipedia: I was following up on my blog stats and noticed I had a “referral” from Wikipedia, so followed the link back to this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ago... which is the discussion of the editors for the article on the movie Agora (you can click on the “article” tab at the top to see what the actual entry looks like.) About half way down in the Historical Accuracy section, someone suggested my blog posts as sources of content. Later there’s a major blow-up as the editors snipe about people adding and deleting each others' content in the Original Research section. I come up again as an “expert in historical fiction” (hee, hee, hee) as the editors argue over what sources to be cited. In the end, I didn’t make it into the Historical Accuracy or Further Reading sections in the English version…but I’m still listed in the Greek language Wikipedia!Oh, and my blog is: http://faithljustice.wordpress.com
Just wondering how to read the latest post first....
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Dear Fictionistas:I want to brag about a great review that our trilogy just received from the Ancient History moderator for the website About.com (owned by the NYT company). The three books are
Children of Tantalus: Niobe and Pelops, The Road to Thebes: Niobe and Amphion and Arrows of Artemis: Niobe and Chloris and they bring to life events and myths associated with Niobe and the other children of Tantalus.
Some quotes from the review:
This smooth flow is one of the virtues of the series, which I think comes from having two writers intimately involved in the entire process....The most amazing part of the series is how the authors retell the myths in such a way as to work for modern audiences....The 'Children of Tantalus' series is definitely worth reading by fans of fiction and Greek mythology.
To read the entire review go here!
To visit our website clck on Tapestry of Bronze.
I'm in the middle of Ken Follett's latest book, Fall of Giants and am really engrossed in this first in a series of the twentieth century. It's hard to realize that the 1900s are now considered history, but this is an engrossing story about the first world war. Good characters that bring one into the midst of the politics. I probably knew that history once, but have forgotten.
We're going to be on the radio!!! That is to say, my co author and I, discussing the research behind our trilogy: Children of Tantalus: Niobe and Pelops, The Road to Thebes: Niobe and Amphion and Arrows of Artemis: Niobe and Chloris. I'm posting details below, but you can also find out more at our website, Tapestry of Bronze.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APOLLO ON TRIAL: MASS MURDER IN ANCIENT GREECE
Have a pair of gods been falsely accused of murder for more than 3000 years? The twin Olympian gods Apollo and Artemis have long been assumed to be the reason behind the deaths of the Niobids, thirteen of the fourteen children of Niobe, a queen of Thebes in Bronze Age Greece. But what if the deaths were not due to supernatural causes, but have a more sordid and more plausible explanation? That means that someone has gotten away with murder for more than three millennia.
Victoria Grossack and Alice Underwood, coauthors of the Tapestry of Bronze series including a trilogy based on the life and myths associated with Niobe, will be the featured guests on Angelia Miller’s Adrenaline Living Blog Talk radio show on March 21. During the show they will discuss the myths surrounding the deaths of the Niobids as well as the legends and stories connected to Niobe’s closest relatives, such as her father, King Tantalus of Lydia, and her brother Pelops, for whom the Peloponnesus, the peninsula of southern Greece, was named. They will discuss their research and their travels and the most likely suspects behind the mass murder.
The novels of the trilogy are: CHILDREN OF TANTALUS: NIOBE AND PELOPS; THE ROAD TO THEBES: NIOBE AND AMPHION; and ARROWS OF ARTEMIS: NIOBE AND CHLORIS. NS Gill of About.com Ancient History has the following choice words to say about the trilogy: “This smooth flow is one of the virtues of the series, which I think comes from having two writers intimately involved in the entire process....The most amazing part of the series is how the authors retell the myths in such a way as to work for modern audiences....The 'Children of Tantalus' series is definitely worth reading by fans of fiction and Greek mythology.”
Just posted a review of two books on the life of the famous Lady Philosopher of Alexandria on my blog: Hypatia of Alexandria by Maria Dzielska and Hypatia of Alexandria: Mathematician and Martyr by Michael A.B. Deakin I started this post last week in honor of Women's History Month, but got interrupted by an impromptu trip to meet one of the authors. I caught a notice from my Google Alert on Hypatia, that Maria Dzielska was going to speak at the Polish Embassy. Her book was my bible while writing my novel, so I RSVP'd, booked a cheap bus from NYC to DC and headed down. She spent most of the presentation summarizing her book and the Q&A dispelling myths about Hypatia fostered by the movie Agora (which I've also discussed on my blog.) She signed my 15-year-old dogeared copy of her book and I gave her a copy of mine. We chatted for a while, then I had to give her up to others. It turns out that her son is the First Secretary at the Embassy and she was visiting. He convinced her to do a presentation in honor of International Women's Day. What a fortuitous event, very satisfying!
Faith wrote: "Just posted a review of two books on the life of the famous Lady Philosopher of Alexandria on my blog: Hypatia of Alexandria by Maria Dzielska and [book:Hypatia of Ale..."How wonderful, to meet the sources of your inspiration! I take it that you're in or about Washington DC?
Victoria wrote: "How wonderful, to meet the sources of your inspiration! I take it that you're in or about Washington DC?"Thanks, Victoria. I'm actually in Brooklyn, NY, but there are several cheap buses that travel between the NYC and DC--with WIFI and sometimes outlets. But not much legroom! A friend lives close, so she put me up for a night and provided taxi service to and from the bus terminal. So I not only got to meet Professor Dzielska, but got a chance to catch up with my friend. I'm not normally all that spontaneous, but this had to happen!
Posted an author interview with Melanie J. McDonald and giveaway of her book Eromenos on my blog. Giveaway open through March 27. Drop by and see what Melanie has to say about Hadrian's doomed lover Antinous.
Nice blog Anne, I am your second follower
I just recently posted my first book giveaway on my blog. It's a historical fiction novel, dealing with the TUDORS. Stop over an enter if you're interested!!http://historicalfictionobsession.blo...
Okay (deep breath). My second novel is officially out as of today. Daughters of Rome by Kate Quinn
I will also be doing a blog tour over the next three weeks, popping up around the blogosphere for author interviews and guest posts on everything from where inspiration really comes from (Walmart) to the absolute hell of writing historical fiction while on a diet. I'll be updating daily on my blog here on Goodreads and on my website.
http://www.katequinnauthor.com/blog.htm
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/297...
Whew. I did this last year, so you'd think I wouldn't be so nervous. Well, the champagne helps. I figure on pub days, I can have champagne for breakfast.
And I am SO glad I joined this group - you guys have been a joy. Although frankly you're a severe burden to my TBR list, which is now longer than I am tall . . .
Congratulations Kate! Can't wait to read Daughters of Rome :)
How fabulous, Kate! I look forward to reading them. (I write novels set in Bronze Age Greece, and because I don't want to risk disturbing my own voice/creativity, I rarely read novels set in my own period. To satisfy my cravings I read books set in Rome/Egypt - but it's hard to find really good ones.)
I love Bronze Age Greece! What a fun era to work in. And thanks, everybody.
Kate, I am so looking forward to reading the first book. I am new to this group, my tbr pile is probably as tall as yours now :)
What's happening in Libya, pickled bog brain, ancient chemical warfare and much more in my most recent "History in the News" blog post. Stop by and let me know what you think.
Dear Fictionistas - newly posted at my blog - a bit of philosophy as well as nuts-and-bolts about the topic of facts in fiction. A topic that should appeal to many!http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
Hello,Fairly new here and still fumbling my way around. I have a blog at http://approachablefiction.com, mainly to promote my book, but I also blog about anything that comes up.
I'm a freak about Hatshepsut! I even have her featuring in two novels I'm working on currently. I love Djehutymes III as well, even though it's fairly obvious Hatshepsut and Djehutymes did not get along very well :) Now I have to go and get your book!
M.G. wrote: "Hi everyone,I've really enjoyed being a member of this group so far! I think that some of you have already seen that I'm a writer or taken a look at my novel? If not, I thought this is the right ..."
Marlowe? Shakespeare? This I've just got to read! One of my favorite eras!
Robert wrote: "Hi Folks, why not try for a freebie -- my book!It's listed in the "Giveaways"!
A New Birth of Freedom: The Visitor"
Robert wrote: "Hi Folks, why not try for a freebie -- my book!
It's listed in the "Giveaways"!
A New Birth of Freedom: The Visitor"
Just signed up for the contest! Hope I win :) If not, I'll be buying the book.
There's a new interview with me at the first-rate Scene of the Crime blog. I discuss my historical espionage thriller The Losing Role and get to hold company with major historical mystery and crime writers such as Steve Berry, Tess Gerritsen, Iris Johansen and more:http://jsydneyjones.wordpress.com/201...
Blog author J. Sydney Jones has an outstanding historical fiction series set in 1890s Vienna, beginning with The Empty Mirror — his books are well worth checking out.
Thanks and happy reading.
We're announcing the winning poems for the Tapestry of Bronze's Odes to Olympians spring 2011 contest. If you want to see some fine poetry dedicated to the Olympian god Apollo, click on the link below:http://www.tapestryofbronze.com/OdeAp...
Oh, dear, two posts in a row! But if my fellow fictionistas are interested in some tips about character development, please visit my bloghttp://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...
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Jan '11 Update: The latest review, in the Historical Novel Review , includes a real-life historical connection. Reviewer Gregory Graham's father experienced firsthand some of the novel's horrid events as an infantryman in WWII's Battle of the Bulge.
Graham recommends the novel and gives his reasons why, most touching on the depiction of war as tragedy. But, my favorite: "The book is fun."
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