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I’m delighted to welcome Peggy Joque Williams and her book, Courting the Sun, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #Versailles #LouisXIV #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Peggy Joque Williams and her book, Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles, to the blog with some research. Research and Background Peggy Joque Williams Researching Dining Traditions in 17th Century France As I was writing Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles, I found myself researching the dining traditions of…
I’m delighted to welcome JR Tomlin and her new book, On a Sword’s Edge, to the blog #OnASwordsEdge #HistoricalFiction #ScottishHistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome JR Tomlin and her new book, On a Sword's Edge, The Swords of Scotland book, to the blog with a guest post. Guest Post Research for a historical novel tends to have a thousand parts, a few looming large and others twinkling bagatelles. Those large parts, of course, you must get…
I’m welcoming A Christmas Surprise in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen to the blog #blogtour #Christmas #Romance – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Christmas is coming to Pelican Crossing, bringing with it a host of surprises. Fifty-eight-year-old widow Rachel Mason thought she had her life all figured out – running her quaint Bed and Breakfast, spending time with her grandkids, and keeping her loyal West Highland Terrier by her side. But when her son announces a Christmas…
I’m delighted to welcome Rosemary Hayes and her book, Traitor’s Game, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #Spies #NapoleonicWars #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Rosemary Hayes and her book, Traitor's Game, book 1, Soldier Spy series, to the blog with some background and research. Background and Research When I was asked to write a series of novellas set during the Napoleonic Wars, I knew I would find it a daunting task. The wars took place…
I’m delighted to welcome Liza Perrat and her new book, Lake Of Widows, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction #DualTimeline #HistoricalFrenchFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Liza Perrat and her new book, Lake Of Widows, book 2 in The Women of the Lake trilogy, to the blog. Here's the blurb Three women. One shared struggle. Can they survive? 1970. When Adrienne Chevalier’s perfect life in a chic quartier of Lyon unravels, she flees to rural Sainte-Marie-du-Lac to…
I’m reviewing Starting Over at Starlight Cottage by Debbie Viggiano #blogtour #romance – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb 49-year-old Tilly Thomas would never have known any different if she hadn’t unexpectedly turned up at hubby Robin’s office to surprise him with an off-the-cuff evening at the theatre. Instead, the surprise is on Tilly when she interrupts Robin and his young PA in a compromising position. Stumbling from the office, blinded by…
I’m delighted to welcome Marcia Clayton and her new book, A Woman Scorned, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #Victorian #HistoricalRomance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Marcia Clayton and her new book, A Woman Scorned, The Hartford Manor Series, to the blog with a snippet. Snippet Snippet 4: Excerpt from Chapter 16 It was a starry moonlit night, and Robert was astounded by the number of people waiting around the estuary of the River Taw. Despite the…
I’m delighted to welcome Sara Powter and her new book, Madeline’s Boy, to the blog #ChristianHistoricalRomance #HistoricalFiction #ConvictBirthstainCollection #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Sara Powter and her new book, Madeline's Boy, from the Convict Birthstain Collection, to the blog. Here's the blurb England 1830s to New South Wales 1840 The race to protect an orphaned Boy All is not straightforward when money and titles are involved. Orphaned, afraid and on the run, Chip must…
I’m reviewing Casa Paradiso – 300 Years in the Life of a House, a beautiful collection of short stories all taking place in the same location #blogtour #histfic – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Lombardy, Northern Italy, 1637 Cristó Lovetta, a skilled stonemason, arrives in the rural village of Pieve Santa Clara to work on a nobleman’s house. Haunted by a tragic past, Cristó wonders if he will ever find happiness again. However, as he immerses himself in his work, the warmth of the community and…
I’m welcoming Soulla Christodoulou and her new novel, The Magic of Miramare to the blog #blogtour #romance – MJ Porter
This is the first morning at the resort and Stella and the other two couples enjoy breakfast together. Within ten minutes, Prodromos and Yiannis came out carrying two huge trays, visibly trembling under the weight of all the food. They settled the trays onto two tables next to their guests who were now chatting amiably, becoming…
I’m delighted to welcome Heidi Eljarbo and her new book, The Paris Portrait, to the blog #HistoricalMystery #ArtHistory #DualTimeline #CozyMystery #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Heidi Eljarbo and her new book, The Paris Portrait, A Fabiola Bennett Mystery, to the blog. Here's the Blurb Fabiola stumbles upon a clue that indicates a royal portrait went missing almost two hundred years ago. Is this true, or is there substance to the rumor? Paris, France, 1973.After an enjoyable…
I’m sharing an excerpt from Susan Buchanan’s A Little Christmas Spirit #romance #blogtour #newrelease – MJ Porter
Bella and Amy, two of the teachers in the story, are trying to find a soloist for A Carol for Christmas, until now without success. Bella’s heart lifted. The kids had been practising their little hearts out for A Carol for Christmas, where the children from Heatherwood and the five neighbouring primary schools took part…
I’m delighted to be reviewing A Deadly Legacy by EV Hunter, the sixth book in her Hopgood Hall Murder Mystery Series #blogtour #cosycrime – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb A tragic accident or an untimely death? When Drew Hopgood’s brother, Frank dies whilst out climbing, it’s initially thought his death was simply a tragic accident. But when Frank’s much younger wife, Stella arrives at Hopgood Hall demanding half of Frank’s inheritance the Hopgoods and Alexi Ellis begin to suspect foul play...…
Today, I’m delighted to be reviewing Emperor’s Axe by JC Duncan #blogtour #historicalfiction #HaraldHardrada – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb The greatest threat to the empire is not a foreign army, but the thirst for power at all costs. 1038 AD, Constantinople Harald Sigurdsson has risen through bravery and glory in battle to become the commander of the legendary Varangian guard, the oath-sworn protector of the Roman throne in Constantinople; The wielder…
I’m sharing a fab post from crime novelist Ian Mcfadyen about his writing routine to celebrate the release of Blood Matters #blogtour – MJ Porter
Welcome to the blog. I love hearing about author's writing routines. My approach to writing I’m often asked about the process I follow when writing. It isn’t always the same, but the overall approach does tend to follow a similar route. Hopefully by breaking it down into bite sized chunks you’ll get the general idea…
I’m delighted to welcome Francesca Capaldi and her new book, Love and Loss at the Beach Hotel to the blog. Francesca is sharing a fabulous post about the historical setting #blogtour #histfic – MJ Porter
Historical Setting for the Beach Hotel Series When I came to the end of my Wartime in the Valleys series, I had to consider whether to carry on with the South Wales setting, where my mum had come from, or pick a different location for a new series. A couple of years before, I’d had…
I’m delighted to welcome Deborah Chase and her new book, Georgia’s Folly, to the blog #HistoricalRomance #AmericanCivilWar #SplitTimeRomance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Deborah Chase and her new book, Georgia's Folly, to the blog. Here's the Blurb For fans of "Antiques Roadshow" and "American Pickers" - this is the one for you! Beginning at a cluttered flea market and ending at a glittering art auction, Georgia’s Folly tells the compelling story that blends past and present…
Happy publication day to Carla Luna and her festive read, Santa Maybe. #blogtour #romance – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Have yourself a merry little fauxmance—with a dashing Santa who just might make it real. Rosie Gonzalez isn’t having a wonderful Christmas time. Not when she’s at risk of losing her job as assistant manager of the Duchess—Victoria’s oldest boutique hotel. If she and her team can’t bring in more guests by…
I’m reviewing Afua by Karl Drinkwater and Christoffer Petersen #blogtour #scifi #newrelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Afua is a promising acolyte of the Shanta Order, on the densely forested planet of Nuafri. She volunteers to educate orphans – her lively ophanti – every ninth day. When one of her wards goes missing in a dangerous area full of sinkholes and deadly fauna, Afua knows the authorities won’t do…
I’m spotlighting Murder at the Crooked Horse by Lesley Cookman #blogtour #newrelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb After learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, The Crooked Horse, Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate. But when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play. Can Libby…
I’m reviewing the fabulous Arden by GD Harper, an intriguing story of Shakespeare’s earliest years #blogtour #histfic #newrelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Alice Arden, idealistic and wealthy beauty, burnt at the stake for killing her husband, the former mayor of Faversham in Kent. But was she really the one responsible for the most scandalous murder of the sixteenth century? William Shakespeare, England’s greatest playwright, born thirteen years after Alice’s execution. Why does his first-ever play,…
I’m sharing my review for The Poison Pen Letters by Fiona Walker, the second book in her The Village Detectives series #blogtour #cosycrime #newrelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb We regret to announce the tragic death of Phoebe Fredericks… When crime novelist Phoebe opens the post and receives an invitation to her own funeral, she’s horrified. Not least because the date of her death is marked as tomorrow. Deciding it’s nothing more than a prank from an enemy from her past, she determines…
I’m sharing my review for the thoroughly atmospheric, The Crash by Kate Furnivall #newrelease #histfic – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb If you were given the opportunity to disappear and start your life again, would you take it? Paris 1933. Four people's lives are dramatically torn apart by a single terrifying event. Two days before Christmas the express train to Strasbourg crashes into a local train in the winter darkness outside Paris. On board…
I’m delighted to welcome Nicolette Croft and her new book, The Curse of Maiden Scars, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #GothicFiction #WomensFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Nicolette Croft and her new book, The Curse of Maiden Scars from the Maiden Mother Crone Series, to the blog with an audio clip. Audio Clip: Chapter 16 Here's the Blurb A Yorkshire orphan struggling for opportunity against 18th-century odds reluctantly transforms into a Venetian courtesan during the Empire's last days.Sixteen-year-old…
I’m delighted to share a post from Alice May about her writing routine to celebrate the release of her new book, The Mid-life Trials of Annabeth Hope #blogtour #writingroutine – MJ Porter
Novels, ideas and the writing routine by Alice May I’ve learned in the ten years that I have been writing, that there are many different stages involved in writing a novel. Each stage is different and, as a result, the routine changes accordingly. Writing my new novel, The Mid-life Trials of Annabeth Hope, involved the following…
I’m spotlighting Wedding Cake & Big Mistakes in Lily Vale Village by Imogen Payne #newrelease #blogtour – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Lottie should be on top of the world - her boutique has just opened in the quaint little village of Lily Vale and her designs are already delighting the locals. But just nine months ago, she was fired from her dream job and forced to move in with her dad, all because…
I’m sharing my review for Limelight by Emily Organ, a Victorian mystery #histfic #bookreview – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Miss Green, the actress Lizzie Dixie has been murdered.” I stared at the young inspector. “But it’s impossible. She drowned. Years ago.” London, 1883. Fleet Street’s pioneering lady reporter Penny Green is stunned when a long-dead actress is found murdered in Highgate Cemetery. Lizzie Dixie supposedly drowned in the River Thames years ago, so…
I’m delighted to be sharing an extract from It Never Rains by Tony Bassett #blogtour #newrelease #crime #policeprocedural – MJ Porter
Here's an extract from Chapter 4 of It Never Rains Detective Sergeant Sunita Roy has just arrived at a footballer’s mansion near Worcester after it was raided by burglars. The player’s stepson and bodyguard are missing. As she parked her white Peugeot 208 next to the BMW and climbed out, an amiable uniformed constable approached. ‘All…
I’m reviewing Rebellion by Richard Cullen, the first part in a new historical fiction action and adventure series set in the thirteenth century #blogtour #histfic – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb The start of an epic new historical adventure series from Richard Cullen introducing The Black Lion As war approaches, the lion will roar… 1213AD. King Richard the Lionheart is dead, and his brother, John Lackland, sits uneasily upon the throne of England. Across the sea, Prince Louis, heir to the powerful King…
It’s cover reveal time for Betrayal of Mercia. Return to the world of young Icel. #covereveal #preorder – MJ Porter
A King in crisis, a Queen on trial, a Kingdom’s survival hangs in the balance. Londonia, AD835The deadly conspiracy against the children of Ealdorman Coenwulf is to be resolved. Those involved have been unmasked and arrested. But will justice prevail? While the court convenes to determine the conspirator’s fate, King Wiglaf’s position is precarious. His…
Check out my review for Angel of Death by Rob Sinclair #blogtour #thriller #newrelease – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Ismail Karaman is one of the deadliest terrorists in recent history. So why is he free to float around the Persian Gulf on his luxury yacht?Ex intelligence agent James Ryker thinks he knows why, and the answer lies at the corrupt heart of the SIS. Ryker isn’t one to let the bad…
It’s cover reveal time for Candlelight Dreams in Cosy Cove by Abbey Hicks #newrelease #preorder #blogtour #sweetromance – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Welcome to Cosy Cove, where love burns brighter than any candle! Beth Williams thought her dreams had melted away after a devastating breakup, but she finds a flicker of hope at Harbour Lights, her artisan candle shop nestled in the heart of Cosy Cove. But just when Beth thinks she’s content with…
I’m delighted to welcome Elizabeth St. John and her new book, The King’s Intelligencer, to the blog #TheKingsIntelligencer #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalMystery #TheLydiardChronicles #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Elizabeth St.John and her new book, The King's Intelligencer, to the blog with an excerpt. Excerpt Chapter 10 As he spoke, from the copse before them broke a mob of burly and ill-dressed men, twenty or thirty strong, led by several drummers. They were fierce and defiant, waving their fists, clutching…
I’m welcoming MK McClintock’s festive short story collection, A Home for Christmas, to the blog ChristmasRomance #HistoricalWesternRomance #ChristmasSpecial #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Will six strangers find hope, love, and family at Christmas? A collection of three historical western short stories to inspire love and warm the heart. "Christmas Mountain" In search of family she barely knows and adventure she’s always wanted, Katherine Donahue is saved from freezing on a winter night in the mountains…
I’m delighted to be reviewing The Cursed Writer by Holly Hepburn #histfic #cosycrime #1930s – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Harriet White is no stranger to odd correspondence. Ensconced in the basement of the Baker Street building society, her job is to reply to the mail they receive on behalf of Sherlock Holmes. But while letters to the fictional sleuth may be plentiful, telegrams are rare, and so when she receives one…
I’m spotlighting The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison #blogtour #romance – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb It's not supposed to be her love story… Planning a wedding with the man you’re secretly in love with… what could go wrong? Liv Holland has a secret: she’s been crushing on Arran Adebayo, her brother’s best friend, for years. They’re ‘just friends’ but she can’t help the butterflies in her stomach…
I’m delighted to welcome Jude Berman and her new book, The Vow, to the blog #TheVow #AngelicaKauffman #WomenInArt, #HistoricalFiction #ArtHistory #BlogTour #BookBlast #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Jude Berman and her new book, The Vow, to the blog. NEWS FROM SHE WRITES PRESS BERKELEY, CA, October 15, 2024: She Writes Press will release The Vow, a historical fiction novel by Berkeley artist and author Jude Berman. In a stunning work of feminist historical fiction for readers who…
I’m delighted to welcome Linnea Tanner and her book, Amulet’s Rapture, to the blog #HistoricalFantasy #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalRomance #AncientRome #Britannia #BlogTour #BookBlast #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Linnea Tanner and her book, Amulet's Rapture from the Curse Of Clansmen and Kings series, to the blog with a trailer. Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjYCvgdKzQI Blurb "Amulet's Rapture by Linnea Tanner is the story of the survival and transformation of Catrin. The plot is packed with action, politics, corruption, ambition, prophecies, and ancient…
It’s time to celebrate A Cranberry for Christmas by Charlie Dean #bookbirthday #blogtour – MJ Porter
Here's the blurb Alisha Jones, or Princess Christmas as she is affectionately known, is joint heir to her Grandpa Frost’s family fortune, but being third behind an older sister and brother means she has to work three times as hard to prove herself. Marsha Underwood, her grandpa’s PA and ever-present thorn in her side, is…
I’m delighted to welcome Dirk Strasser and his new book, Conquist, to the blog #HistoricalFantasy #MagicRealism #Conquistadors #Incas #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
I'm delighted to welcome Dirk Stasser and his new book, Conquist, to the blog with where does history end and fiction begin? Where does history end and fiction begin? Dirk Strasser The following timeline of the period in which my historical fantasy Conquist is set has three historical facts and one historical fiction: 1536—Manco Inca…