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[Suzanne]

Huzzah! My latest release, Regulated for Murder: A Michael Stoddard American Revolution Thriller, has received a "Best of 2011" in the Historical Fiction category from Suspense Magazine!

Suzanne Adair

[M.]

I've got the most recent guest post on Suzanne Adair's Relevant History blog series, and it is about Women and 19th Century Spiritualism, which is a theme in my newest historical mystery, Uneasy Spirits.

Come check it out and get a chance to win a free copy of this book at
http://suzanneadair.typepad.com/blog/...

M. Louisa Locke,
author of Maids of Misfortune and Uneasy Spirits
Maids of Misfortune Uneasy Spirits

[Ken]

Suzanne wrote: "Huzzah! My latest release, Regulated for Murder: A Michael Stoddard American Revolution Thriller, has received a "Best of 2011" in the Historical Fiction category from Suspense Maga..."

Huzzah, indeed! Congrats. Went to the Suspense website and the home page announced the winners but unfortunately, I found no link to the inside.

[Shelley]

Hi, this isn't about me, and is slightly off-topic, but I'm so upset and incredulous that dried-chicken dog treats are still on the shelves when the FDA has just issued a warning that they are sickening dogs, some dangerously. Please pass it on to pet lovers....

Shelley
Rain: A Dust Bowl Story
http://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.com

[Jacquie]

Both my latest books, Much Ado About Marshals and Faery Merry Christmas will be part of the Indie Book Blowout Extravaganza. Dozens of books for only 99¢ each, and you can enter to win a new Kindle and over $100 of gift certficates. :) http://bit.ly/ogtk1x

[Christine]

Happy Holidays to one and all!

Amid all of the hubbbub, I actually managed to get a blogpost up -

http://christineblevins.com/2011/12/a...

[Beverly]

Hi, I have recently epublished the first five books in my series, BLACK KNIGHTS OF THE HUDSON. This is a series that takes a fictional U.S. Army family from 1860 through World War II. For more information, please visit my webpage my link text
The eBooks are available at Smashword.com as well as most eBook distributors (Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Sony, IBook, etc. Please note that the first book in the series, SHADOW OF THE FLAGS, is free on Smashwords in most eBook formats. Thanks very much.

[M.]

Don't miss the Giveaway of two signed copies of NO GAME FOR A DAME, a history rich mystery set in 1938 featuring private eye Maggie Sullivan. It ends Feb. 12. Sign up now.

[Tracy]

I'm thrilled to announce the release (last night!) of my award-winning historical romance TO SEDUCE A ROGUE. It's the next in the Southern Heat series. NY Times bestselling author called it, "Fun and fresh." Romantic Times: "Engaging, warm & wonderful!"

http://www.amazon.com/Seduce-Rogue-So...

The best thing for me? The most beautiful cover in my career. :)

Cheers and happy reading!

[Jenny]

Hey Tracy, when will your titles be available for Nook??

[Susan]

I am giving away copies of my book, A STORY OF THE WEST to review. It's on the list in the Making Connections group.

A STORY OF THE WEST takes place during the open range ranching days of the American West.

Click on my profile to check it out.

[Beverly]

Oh gosh. I've finally figured out how to set up my Author page here on Goodreads. I was stunned to discover that several folks have marked my first book as a "to read". I also got a nice rating from a reader (whom I don't know). It's a self-backslap on my part but it is a real thrill so I hope you'all will forgive me for a bit of crowing. Thanks very much to those who are giving BLACK KNIGHTS OF THE HUDSON a chance. There are so many wonderful writers out there that it means a great deal to me to have you spend a bit of time with my Army folks.

[Holly]

Crestmont, a peek into the lives and loves of the staff at a bustling 1920s summer inn, is free until March 10.
All ebook versions can be found at
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Please use this coupon code when you check out.
QX75E

[Jenny]

Holly wrote: "Crestmont, a peek into the lives and loves of the staff at a bustling 1920s summer inn, is free until March 10.
All ebook versions can be found at
http://www.smashwords.com/books/vie..."

How generous, Holly! I just downloaded it! Thank you, I've been wanting to read it for so long!

[K.P.]

Now available on Goodreads. "Eyes Behind Belligerence" is about two Japanese-American families surviving war, racism, and interment camps during WWII.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

[Holly]

Jenny wrote: "Holly wrote: "Crestmont, a peek into the lives and loves of the staff at a bustling 1920s summer inn, is free until March 10.
All ebook versions can be found at
http://www.smashwords..."

Great! I hope you enjoy it, Jenny.

[Shomeret]

K.P. wrote: "Now available on Goodreads. "Eyes Behind Belligerence" is about two Japanese-American families surviving war, racism, and interment camps during WWII.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13......"

I bought it from Goodreads, K.P. and downloaded it to my Kindle app.

[Sterling]

The Amazon Kindle edition of our historical adventure-romance Fiji is FREE until Monday March 12 PST.

It is currently ranked Top 20 in Amazon's Historical Books category.

Set in 19th Century Fiji, it is “a spellbinding novel of adventure, cultural misunderstandings, religious conflict and sexual tension set in one of the most exotic and isolated places on earth”.

In the mid-1800's, Fiji was a melting pot of cannibals, warring native tribes, sailors, traders, prostitutes, escaped convicts and all manner of foreign undesirables. It's in this hostile environment in our story that an innocent young Englishwoman and a worldly American adventurer find themselves. Despite their differences, there’s an undeniable chemistry between them. When their lives are suddenly endangered by marauding cannibals, they are forced to rely on each other for their very survival.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057YCZM0/

More reviews are welcomed for this mainly 5-star reviewed novel!

Lance

[Holly]

Sterling wrote: "The Amazon Kindle edition of our historical adventure-romance Fiji is FREE until Monday March 12 PST.

It is currently ranked Top 20 in Amazon's Historical Books category.

Set..."
Thanks, Lance. I ordered it!

[Ken]

Perhaps readers might like to chime in on this survey on why you read historical fiction:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LNM7DKQ

[Joe]

I just got "Crestmont" on my Kindle. It sounds like it will be well worth the $2.99.

[Elisabeth]

Hi everyone - I'm doing a Goodreads giveaway of my book, The Ranch Next Door and Other Stories, which is newly released in paperback! Here is the book description:

A collection of Western short stories that go beyond the standard action and adventure of the genre to focus on character and conflict. In the award-winning “Disturbing the Peace,” honorable mention in the 2010 Rope and Wire short story competition, a sheriff experiences a revelation about himself and his relationship with the people of his town, while in “The Outlaw’s Wife,” a country doctor worries that his young friend is falling for a married woman whose husband is rumored to be a wanted criminal. From the suspenseful “Cross My Heart” to the comedic romp of “A Rangeland Renaissance,” to a Western twist on star-crossed romance in the title story, “The Ranch Next Door,” these stories will appeal to a variety of readers, as well as established fans of the traditional Western.

"Wonderfully told short stories that will hold your attention until the last word...Foley injects a breath of fresh air into the Western genre." - Matthew Pizzolato, The Western Online

"[Disturbing the Peace] is an extremely well-written, engrossing character study of the main protagonist...It starts out almost as a standard western short story...but quickly becomes much more than that." ~ James J. Griffin, Western Author & Storyteller

There's two copies available, and the giveaway will run through April 20th - details here: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

[Ken]

Hello Historical Fiction Readers (and Jenny):

Thanks so very much for your time.
I have never been technologically adept, but I am trying to enter this new social media world. I am a long-time writer who is turning from traditional publishing (I have several books on Goodreads) to self-publishing. I suspect I should keep it short, but I want to be honest too. I’m not particularly keen on selling myself, but now that I’m on my own it’s much harder to avoid, and so that is exactly what I am doing. I found your group, and after studying it I thought it looked right. My new novel “Fog” (to be published this June by iUniverse) takes place in 1882 along the winter shores of Cape Cod. If you are interested, there’s a brief synopsis below. If you aren’t interested, I sincerely apologize for perhaps being in the wrong place. Most important, thank you all for being readers…
Best, Ken McAlpine

“Fog”
Welcome to the winter shores of 1882 Cape Cod, a world of shipwreck and quick death, and a race to find a treasure that will change history and the course of a young America coming into its own. When a ship sinks in a storm, its secret dying on the lips of a child, a catastrophic chain of events is set in motion. Courage and cowardice, greed and selflessness, righteousness and sin blur and intertwine as Keeper Daniel Cole and his fellow lifesavers pursue a philosophical killer whose curious moral compass metes out agonizing death and calls into question the very foundations of what we call progress and civilization. (facebook.com/kenmcalpineauthor)

[Jenny]

Hello, Ken! You're in the right place! Fog sounds great!

[Ken]

Hi Jenny:

You're so sweet to reply so quickly and so warmly. I have to confess, I was pretty nervous about posting. But I guess my fear was trumped by my need to get the word out :) Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me (although I guess the way this works, is I sit back and wait to hear). I am thinking, as the publication date draws near, about giving out some free copies to a few of your kind readers who might be interested.
Thanks again for the warm response. You have no idea how good that felt.
Best, Ken

[Jenny]

Self-promotion can be daunting and there's a fine line between being informative and being annoying--but this folder is all about self-promotion! Feel free to post on the group's facebook page as well. Twitter is also a great self-promotion tool for authors. Check out the #historicalfiction, #histfic, and #histnov tags.

[Beverly]

Hi Ken, glad you found your way here. In a bit of a dash today but I'll catch up later.

[Ken]

Hi Jenny:

Thanks for the helpful advice! I'm afraid I haven't moved far enough beyond my old school self to tweet, but with your encouragement I will post on the group's facebook page. I know I repeat myself, but thanks for your kindness...

[Ken]

Hi Beverly:

Thanks for taking the time to check in and welcome me :) I hope today's dashing day is a pleasant one...

[Jenny]

I spent a few days just studying twitter before I dove in, and I use Tweetdeck, which is free twitter software that you can download and it makes it much easier to follow multiple hashtags and keep track of who's talking about you and sharing your info.

[Ken]

Hi Jenny: Given my skills, it might take me a few weeks of diving (and hitting the bottom), but thanks for the tips! I know I can write about the 19th century, but I need to enter this one...

[Beverly]

Don't worry, Ken. I haven't even attempted tweeting yet. I've drifted into the early 20th century (around 1917) so, hopefully, I'll get myself up to the 21st here in a little bit.

Thanks for the recommendation, Jenny. I'll look into it, too.

[Ken]

Thanks for the comfort, Beverly. Up until recently I thought it was something birds did.

[Susan]

I am giving away three copies of A Story of the West. Enter to win in April. I am also doing a Q&A on April 17th which is part of my book tour.

[Susan]

I am scheduled to do a Q&A here on Goodreads April 17th as part of my book tour. Since few here have read A Story of the West, I am giving Smashwords coupons for a free ebook copy to anyone who is interested. Just leave me a message and I will write back with the coupon code. I am also giving away three signed copies, so sign up to win one of those starting April 1st. Thank you for your support.

[Kristin]

Hi Susan. I would love to read your book and would happily have a coupon for a free ebook copy. Thanks for the offer. Kristin

[Ken]

Hi Susan: I'd love a copy too (although part of me hates to see any hard-working author give things away, but I know that's part of spreading the words). Thank you. And I hope your book tour is a big success. Best, Ken

[Susan]

Kristin and Ken, Thanks so much for your interest. Having people read a free copy of A Story of the West is as rewarding to me as having a bought copy sit on a shelf or ereader unread. And you better get a promo copy while you can because once it gets popular, people will pay big time (har har).

I will send you both a message with the coupon code.

[M.]

Free mystery April 7 only: NO GAME FOR A DAME --"Sam Spade in a skirt"; a female P.I. in the 1930s. http://www.amazon.com/Game-Maggie-Sul...

[DeAnna]

To celebrate the release of Dancing at the Chance(vaudevillians in Old New York) and the reissue of The Belly Dancer(bellydance scandal at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair), I'm giving away some vintage-inspired goodies on my website for the next two weeks, and a free e-reader on May 1.

http://www.DeAnnaCameron.com

[Holly]

Joe wrote: "I just got "Crestmont" on my Kindle. It sounds like it will be well worth the $2.99."

Thank you, Joe. Hope you enjoy Crestmont. Paperback version is offered as a Goodreads giveaway until May 1.

[Kristin]

Anyone who reads or writes books that involve cross cultural relationships might find the essay I wrote 'Stereotypes and Writing' interesting. You can see it on www.viewfromheremagazine.com

[LindaD]

here are a couple links I think may be interesting:

http://historicalnovelsociety.org/
http://www.historicalnovels.info/inde...

[Beverly]

Good morning all. To celebrate Memorial Day, I am giving away three signed copies of BLACK KNIGHTS OF THE HUDSON BOOK I: SHADOW OF THE FLAGS.

For more information, you can scroll through GOODREADS giveaway lists or click this link my link text

Thanks very much.

[LindaD]

more lists:

http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
http://www.historicalnovels.info/inde...
http://historicalnovelsociety.org/
http://www.historicalfictiononline.com/

[Joe]

Holly wrote: "Crestmont, a peek into the lives and loves of the staff at a bustling 1920s summer inn, is free until March 10.
All ebook versions can be found at
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Please ..."

Holly, I just finished "Crestmont". I enjoyed this low-key story...no villians or major disasters for a nice change.

[Alethea]

Glad to have found this group. There's a giveaway of my Wyoming historical Willow Vale going on right now. Best luck!

[Holly]

Joe wrote: "Holly wrote: "Crestmont, a peek into the lives and loves of the staff at a bustling 1920s summer inn, is free until March 10.
All ebook versions can be found at
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view..."

Thanks, Joe!

[Elisabeth]

I've just released a new historical fiction short—a Civil War story, War Memorial. Earlier today it cracked the top 100 in Amazon's Hot New Releases in Historical Fiction, and it's still at #24 in Short Stories! Here is the synopsis:

At the bottom of an old trinket-box lies a misshapen bit of lead—a bullet from the Civil War, an old family keepsake preserved, but mostly forgotten, by later generations. And behind it lies a story—the story of a young girl’s experiences in the days surrounding the fateful battle of Gettysburg, which force her to examine her own heart and show her the face of war in a way she could not have understood before.

“War Memorial” is a short story, approximately 6,500 words long.

[Holly P]

Hi everyone!

I love participating in giveaway hops but it seems like the historical fiction genre is sorely underrepresented so I am hosting one specifically for historical fiction August 24th-30th. Please consider signing up to host a giveaway or just mark it on your calendars to come by and enter to win great prizes from the blogs participating.

Sign ups/details are Here: http://bippityboppitybook.blogspot.co...