Gwenna’s life is about to change. Her father is dead and the family business on the brink of collapse. Thwarted by society, the plucky sweet maker refuses to accept defeat. Amid the bustling vibrancy of Auckland’s Karangahape Road, she promised her father she would fulfil his dreams and save her legacy. But thanks to herContinue reading “Gwenna, The Welsh Confectioner”
Category Archives: Guest Blog
The Wistful and the Good
The Wistful and the Good (Cuthbert’s People, Book 1) By G. M. Baker Publication Date: 4th April 2022 / 341 Pages The mighty are undone by pride, the bold by folly, and the good by wistfulness Read an excerpt from G M Baker’s tale set in the eighth century Elswyth’s mother was a slave, butContinue reading “The Wistful and the Good”
Exploring the history behind “Raleigh, Tudor Adventurer”
A guest post by bestselling author, Tony Riches Tudor adventurer, courtier, explorer and poet, Sir Walter Raleigh has been called the last true Elizabethan. Even today, the words ‘El Dorado’ seem full of mystery and promise. It’s easy to see how an ambitious explorer like Raleigh would be fascinated by the stories of a cityContinue reading “Exploring the history behind “Raleigh, Tudor Adventurer””
Apollo’s Raven
Welcome Linnea Tanner on Blog Tour with her book Apollo’s Raven Apollo’s Raven (Curse of Clansmen and Kings, Book 1) By Linnea Tanner 2020 / 394 Pages A Celtic warrior princess is torn between her forbidden love for the enemy and duty to her people. AWARD-WINNING APOLLO’S RAVEN sweeps you into an epic Celtic taleContinue reading “Apollo’s Raven”
Muskets and Minuets
It’s a pleasure to host Lindsey S Fera, featuring an excerpt from her debut novel Muskets and Minuets 19th October 2021 / 486 Pages Love. Politics. War. Amidst mounting tensions between the British crown and the American colonists of Boston, Annalisa Howlett struggles with her identity and purpose as a woman. Rather than concern herselfContinue reading “Muskets and Minuets”
The Oath
Welcome to A. M. Linden for an interview and spotlight on The Oath – the first in a series based in eighth century Britain The Oath (The Druid Chronicles, Book One) By A. M. Linden – June 2021 / 319 Pages When the last of members of a secretive Druid cult are forced to abandonContinue reading “The Oath”
Angels and Bandits
Today, we’re hosting a guest post by Brodie Curtis on research undertaken for his new book, Angels and Bandits Publication Date: 15th May 2022 / 357 Pages The Battle of Britain rages and two young RAF pilots from very different stations in life must somehow find common ground—and stay alive. On the eve of WorldContinue reading “Angels and Bandits”
The Mesilla
Focus today is on Mary Armstrong’s book, The Mesilla (Book 1 in The Two Valleys Saga) The Mesilla (The Two Valleys Saga, Book 1) By Mary Armstrong Publication Date: 22nd April 2021 391 Pages At 14 years old, Jesus ‘Chuy’ Perez Contreras Verazzi Messi is too small and frail to work the land on theContinue reading “The Mesilla”
Naples and “The Alcoholic Mercenary”
Phil Hughes, author of The Alcoholic Mercenary, is our guest blogger today, with a fascinating insight into Naples as background for his writing. The Alcoholic Mercenary By Phil Hughes 30th April 2022 / 350 Pages Why was I drawn to write about Naples? By Phil Hughes I spent my career working as a writer andContinue reading “Naples and “The Alcoholic Mercenary””
Strung
A warm welcome to ⟅Roske for a feature about her new book, Strung. The blog post also includes an excerpt. Strung By ⟅R̫o̮s̫k͚e̫ Publication Date: 22nd February 2022 422 Pages Few in the world of Iodesh believe the Faye are more than legend—until an unwanted suitor captures one as Lady Lysbeth Haywood’s bride price. PresentedContinue reading “Strung”