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With Black History Month coming up in February, I am offering a GR giveaway for my historical fiction MARCH WITH ME
. Set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the story is told through 2 protagonists, one black and one white. MARCH WITH ME won the IndieFab Book of the Year for Historical Fiction and was a finalist for the USA Best Book Award for Multicultural Fiction.
THE WHEATFIELD is a great way to see how soldiers and civilians experienced the Battle of Gettysburg and its terrible aftermath.
My new Western short story collection, Wanderlust Creek and Other Stories, releases next week on March 2nd—but for this last week of pre-orders I'm having a 99-cent sale on the ebook edition! (It'll also be available in paperback).
Book description: From the author of The Ranch Next Door and Other Stories come six more short stories exploring the joys, heartaches and laughter of life against the backdrop of the Old West. In “Single-Handed,” a gunfighter’s courage comes in doubt when he refuses to explain to his friends the real reason he backed down from a fight. The capable proprietress of the busiest eating-house in town handles a day of disasters large and small in the light-hearted “The Rush at Mattie Arnold’s,” while in “Room Service,” a hotel night clerk finds himself in on odd position after he allows an exhausted traveler to stay in a reserved room. And in the title story, the novella-length “Wanderlust Creek,” a young rancher and his wife struggle to hold onto their land and their dreams in the face of adversity from weather, enemies—and even doubts of each other.
Approximately 53,000 words.
The Historical Novel Society, in its recent review, calls THE COTTONCREST CURSE an “epic novel of intrigue” that is “highly recommended.” The Cottoncrest Cursehttp://bit.ly/HistNovelSoc
SILVER'S ODYSSEY--Fla hist fict adventure from 1622 Atocha shipwreck.$.99 Kindle 3/25--3/31.
tale of survival in the Florida wilderness,
many SW Florida coastal scenes
swashbuckling survival action--Indians, storms,
wild animals.
from the Keys to St.Augustine +
smidgen of a love story,
Follow the survivor in his trek across old Florida.
142 Reader Reviews on Amazon Books site
Amazon link http://amazon.cm/dp/B00EUWPEQ4
Goodreads-Silver's Odyssey
In Spirit & Truth
is a coming-of-age novel of race, friendship, loyalty, love and loss. From the tense days of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War, In Spirit & Truth traces a secret and very unlikely relationship across three tumultuous decades.“I guess I can only share my half of the story. You already know a lot of it, especially all of the things she might have told you. Shoot, you were there for some of it! I think it would be best to tell just a little bit at a time, though. That way, you’ll be older when we reach the harder and more grown-up parts. Maybe I’ll even write the whole thing down some day.
“Of course, it all starts in Alabama. I was only ten, not much more than you are now. Even so, August of 1963 set the path for my life. Yours, too, I suppose. That summer, I touched a Negro for the very first time. I also met my best friend and started to keep secrets.”
In celebration of the official start of Spring, In Spirit & Truth is available for a very limited time for only $2.99 . Find it today at the ebookstore of your choice.
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In Spirit & Truth by David Hopper
My new historical of WWII is now available on goodreads giveaway. Would love for all of you to enter and hopefully win one of the five copies.Thanks for considering it and adding to your want to read shelf. If you don't win it is available at Amazon as paperback and Kindle. Thanks for any support/sharing."Twilight of Memory explores the power of memory and love: to hurt, to haunt, and possibly to heal. Get to know Henry, Lilly, Daisy, and the 10th Mountain Division, America's Ski Troops,in this gentle historical fiction love story.
At twenty-two Henry Townsend had the world in his hands; his cherished Lilly by his side; a bright future planned in his beloved valley home. Life promised him happiness.
America’s entrance into WWII turned that promise to dust. Desperately, Henry sought to find a way to serve his country while remaining by Lilly’s side. On the night he found his solution, Lilly disappeared.
Months later only one thing promised a shattered Henry survival… a band of brothers: skiers and outdoor enthusiasts like himself. Together they formed the 10th Mountain Division. America's Ski Troops of the U.S. Army. Together they trained for war, made their way to Italy, and fought desperately against the Germans.
The same war that shattered Henry’s dreams, now threatened to shatter Henry’s life. Could this same war, somehow save him? Could salvation be found in the arms of a war-scarred nurse in war-scarred Italy?"
Orphan MoonSet against the backdrop of the Pony Express, this historical fiction is having a launch promotion beginning April 14, and will be FREE on Amazon.com for Kindle for three days. Thank you!
I will take a look if I remember to download that is. Sounds interesting. Part of the novel, Centennial, is set in or near Palo Pinto, Texas
Yes, the action begins along the Brazos River in Palo Pinto county, Texas. You are correct, Neil. That was a prime area in the mid-to-late 1860's for the band of Comanches that Quanah Parker led to perform some of their most dastardly acts.
You are correct, Neil. Palo Pinto, TX is where the action begins. Quanah Parker and his band of Comanches did a lot of their raids in that area. I hope you grab a free copy of the book - starting tomorrow and for three days on Amazon. Your feedback and/or review would be most appreciated!All the best,
Tanya
I will try to grab a copy and if I do will be more than happy to review. I will be out on the river for a photo taking session in the morning - will need a good read by afternoon.
This week only, a $.99 Bookbub promo (regular $8.99) for THE YANKS ARE STARVING: A NOVEL OF THE BONUS ARMY:
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The story of the American WWI veterans who marched on Washington in 1932. Foreword Reviews Book-of-the-Year Award Finalist and indieBRAG Medallion Honoree.
"[A] wonderful source of historical fact wrapped in a compelling novel." -Historical Novel Society
"Craney performs a valuable service by chronicling [the Bonus March] in this admirable book." — Military Writers Society of America"
$.99 Amazon Kindle Countdown 6/7-6/13SILVER'S ODYSSEY-hist fic survival tale from 1622 shipwreck of Attocha silver galleon off the Keys-147 reviews on Amazon---filled with adventure !
Silver's Odyssey
I am doing a blog giveaway of a paperback ARC that I received from the publisher of Balm by African American author Dolen Perkins-Valdez. It takes place after the Civil War. It deals with issues relating to emancipation from slavery. There is a character who is a traditional root worker and another who is a trance medium that contacts the dead.The giveaway lasts until June 21. To participate go to http://wwwbookbabe.blogspot.com/2015/...
If you love American Historical Fiction, I'm giving away 31 books in the 31 days of July. You can enter to win a copy of the award-winning Orphan Moon, set in 1860's Texas and other western frontier locations by going to this link:https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Thank you - and I hope you enjoy reading Orphan Moon!
T.K. Lukas
Looks interesting, T.K. I listened to Riders of the Pony Express not long ago. Wicked hard going. I tell Chip (my pony) that he's lucky, but feel that way myself. Can't imagine what they went through.
Thanks, Jim. I hope you put your name in the drawing! I see that Chip is an Appy! He'd have made a fine Pony Express mount. Both of my girls are Appys.
I did put my name in, T.K. Chip is a practically perfect pony - maybe. He was 14.1h when we got him at 6 yo, but the last time I put a stick on him he was 1/4" over 14.2h. Probably the extra layer of fat. My wife bought him for me for $300 on my birthday a few years ago.
My short story "Covrture" was accepted by the Malice Domestic 2016 anthology Murder Most Conventional. Every story submitted had to be set at a convention of some sort. I chose the Seneca Falls woman's convention. My protagonist is the wife of a reporter sent to cover the convention. I am thrilled to be in such good company. Can't wait to read the other stories.
I am participating in a blog hop and book giveaway for International Authors Day. Here is the link:http://jdrhawkins.com/2015/07/14/inte...
Thank you!
Good morning. I'm pleased to report that The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte has just won a first-in-category for books set during the turn of the 19th century in the Chaucer Historical Fiction Awards.
Orphan Moon - #3 in U.S. Historical Fiction in Kindle Free Promotion!Today is the last day to download a free e-book.
And - CONGRATS Ruth! the Ambitious Madame Bonaparte sounds wonderful!
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I'd like to invite you to enter the Goodreads Giveaway of my just-released historical novel, The Man His Father Was (487 pages, hardcover). It's a mostly-true, rags-to-riches-to-rags family epic that spans four generations, from 1649 Massachusetts to 1782 Pennsylvania – but with most of the story taking place in Colonial New Jersey. I'm offering 50 free SIGNED copies, so you have an excellent chance of winning one! Good luck, and Happy Holidays!https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
One week left to enter the Goodreads Giveaway of my just-released historical novel, The Man His Father Was (487 pages, hardcover). It's a mostly-true, rags-to-riches-to-rags family epic that spans four generations, from 1649 Massachusetts to 1782 Pennsylvania – but with most of the story taking place in Colonial New Jersey. I'm offering 50 free SIGNED copies, so you have an excellent chance of winning one! Good luck, and Happy New Year!https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Hi!
I work for Endeavour Press - the UK's leading independent digital publisher - and we have recently set up a new western imprint, Pioneering Press.
We are looking for reviewers for many of our top selling western novels, so if you are interested in receiving FREE review copies of our books, then please contact me directly on georgina@endeavourpress.com and I would be only too happy to provide you with a selection of titles. We have a wide selection of western fiction, including several award-winning authors, so there's something for everyone!
Georgina
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I work for Endeavour Press - the UK's leading independent digital publisher - and we have recently set up a new western imprint, Pioneering Press.
We are looking for reviewers for many of our top selling western novels, so if you are interested in receiving FREE review copies of our books, then please contact me directly on georgina@endeavourpress.com and I would be only too happy to provide you with a selection of titles. We have a wide selection of western fiction, including several award-winning authors, so there's something for everyone!
Georgina
Editorial Assistant
Endeavour Press - the UK's Leading Independent Digital Publisher
www.endeavourpress.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EndeavourPress
Twitter: @EndeavourPress
Sign up to our newsletter here for a free ebook: http://eepurl.com/vsAN1
Anne Sweazy-Kulju
Hi Fellow Authors, For a short time, I am offering to trade my books full of lies for honest reviews--yep, any one of my ebooks, FREE.
Do you like your western frontier history served up with a heaping helping of horse-feathers, a generous side of romance and, at times, just a pinch of the paranormal? If so, you are going to eat up my multi-award winning novels, and it couldn't be easier. Just visit my website and enter your Name, Email and Title of the book you choose. We'll email your copy today ~ (we're operating on the honor system!) http://historical-horse-feathers.com/...
I'd like to invite you to enter the Goodreads Giveaway of my historical novel, The Man His Father Was (487 pages, hardcover). It's a mostly-true, rags-to-riches-to-rags family epic that spans four generations, from 1649 Massachusetts to 1782 Pennsylvania – but with most of the story taking place in Colonial New Jersey. To date, the book has won the Benjamin Franklin Award for historical fiction, and a Silver IPPY Medal for best regional fiction. It has a 4.46-stars rating on Goodreads. I'm offering 20 free SIGNED copies, so you have an excellent chance of winning one! Good luck!https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Pat, Sounds like a great read. Would love to sign up for a free one but it tells me I have to add my birthday to my profile and it is already there. And it won't let me go further. I hope you get the response you are looking for. I will buy it instead.
Just ordered Betty Zane, the first novel (and self-published) in Zane Grey's Frontier Trilogy. Discussions suggest that all are highly romanticized historical fiction, but will give a read as I've the second and third at home which I found at garage sale. We'll see.Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marty Campbell
I'm pleased to announce that my new historical novel Blood Moon: A Captive's Tale has just been published. It's based on a true incident in American history.Southern Minnesota, August 1862.
Smoke fills the horizon and blood soaks the prairie as the Sioux fight to drive white settlers from their ancestral homeland. Sarah Wakefield and her young son and baby daughter are fleeing for their lives when two warriors capture them. One is Hapa, who intends to murder them. The other is Chaska, an old acquaintance who promises to protect the family. Chaska shelters them in his mother’s tepee, but with emotions running so high among both Indians and whites, the danger only intensifies. As she struggles to protect herself and those she loves, Sarah is forced to choose between doing what others expect of her and following her own deep beliefs.
A mentally handicapped young man is accused of murdering a girl he loves in 1897 Pennsylvania. Influenced by the young man's stepsister and a widowed shopkeeper, a detective puts his job and reputation in jeopardy to assure a fair trial for the accused. https://www.amazon.com/Something-So-D...
FREE BOOK. June 20-22, the Kindle version of The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte is free on Amazon. If you haven't read it yet, this is your chance.http://amzn.to/2ryUbMA
Ruth wrote: "I'm pleased to announce that my new historical novel Blood Moon: A Captive's Tale has just been published. It's based on a true incident in American history.Southern Minnesota, Au..."
Congratulations Ruth. It sounds interesting. I will add to my "read" list. I have a new book to announce as well. Will post it separately. I mention it here because my protagonist is also Sarah.
I am excited to announce my debut novel, Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... Sarah and Sam, historically on their separate journeys of trust, secrets and betrayal on the frontier of the old West, remain intimately connected. In the 1880’s, Sam, who is irresponsible, lonely and untrustworthy has abandoned those he loves until he seeks redemption and marries Sarah. After Sam’s death in 1911, Sarah draws on her pioneer spirit to find the inner strength to overcome loneliness, poverty and illness to support her children. She learns staggering news which complicates her efforts. Will Sarah find forgiveness in her heart and the resolve to accept her new life alone?
Hi Beverly,That one sounds good. Ever since I have lost my husband , I have been reading more books surrounding women who lose their husbands and how they move on.
Thank You for the suggestion on the book :-)
Susan
Sorry to hear about losing your husband. My daughter lost hers a couple of years ago, too. It is a hard journey. Let me know what you think if you read the book. Take good care of yourself.
Thank You... It's a long list to get that book from the library. Susan
I guess that good be a good thing. Lol
My Spanish-American War novel,
is one of less than two dozen books listed with the "Best Books" for kids by The Grateful American Foundation. http://gratefulamericankids.com/books...
Amid an education system pushing STEM learning, The Grateful American Foundation strives to engage students in American history through well researched, historically accurate non-fiction and fiction titles that especially appeal to 5th-10th graders.
(FORTITUDE is a coming-of-age story enjoyed by readers twelve through adult.)
Congratulations! Fortitude sounds very interesting. And what a lofty goal by the Grateful American Foundation.
Beverly wrote: "Congratulations! Fortitude sounds very interesting. And what a lofty goal by the Grateful American Foundation."Thank you. I welcome reviews and feedback. The Spanish-American War is an often over-looked time period for both history classes and historical fiction.
FREE through September 19: the Kindle version of Blood Moon: A Captive’s Tale.
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The Reconstruction era in Florida was wild and violent. One of the interesting consequences of the war had to do with Turpentine camps. Before Emancipation they were worked by slaves--after Florida often relied on prisoners incarcerated for unfair reasons. For example, there was a thing called debt peonage. I did a lot of research on Turpentine camps when I was writing my historical mystery, Trouble in Tampa.
I've just released my Depression-Era novella, The Sins of Jubal CooperTake a trip to Depression-era Georgia with Will Henry, an eight year old "criminal" who has to work off his debt to society at the home of Judge Jubal Cooper, the crookedest judge in America.
Will sees and hears a lot more than he wants at the judge's house, and before long he has to decide which is more important -- his own sense of what's right. or his ever-deepening involvement in Jubal's crimes.
Join Will as he embarks on a funny, suspenseful, poignant and at times dangerous coming of age adventure in Depression-era Georgia.
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The novel is the story of Steve Lynch and his first love, Anna Marino. Both Anna and Steve are raised in the Roman Catholic faith and struggle with the church’s prohibition of sexual activity and their growing sexual drives. They both meet in college after abandoning the church. Anna became pregnant and died during an abortion, before abortion on demand became legal in New York. The novel describes the impact of the abortion on Steve, the abortionist, Anna’s family and friends, and one NYPD investigator who committed murder.
If Anna could have legally had an abortion, she would not have died and the impact on the other characters in the novel would not have been as tragic.
Situations similar to that portrayed in Unplanned Choices, could be replicated hundreds of thousands of times in the future if abortion becomes illegal or is severely restricted in the United States.
Unplanned Choices