After their house is destroyed by a hurricane, Val and Karl rebuild their lives. To escape the stress, her dreams inspire her to write a historical romance novel set in Iceland rife with sorcery, sexy Vikings, and of course, a volcano. After a blow to her head, her dreams become more vivid and her husband gets more critical of her new fixation. She dreams of Icelandic magical symbols she would never know, which both frightens and intrigues her. In her novel, Val becomes Vigdis, eager to fend … [Read more...] about Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas
The Lost Years of Billy Battles (Book Three in the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy) by Ronald E. Yates
Where in the world is Billy Battles? As Book Three of the Finding Billy Battles trilogy begins we know where Billy is. He is in Chicago with his wife, the former Baroness Katharina von Schreiber living a sedate and comfortable life after years of adventure and tragedy. That changes with a single telephone call that yanks Billy and Katharina back into a life of turmoil and peril. Persuaded by a powerful old friend to go undercover for the U.S. government the two find themselves in Mexico during … [Read more...] about The Lost Years of Billy Battles (Book Three in the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy) by Ronald E. Yates
The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles (Book Two of the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy) by Ronald E. Yates
As Book 2 of the Finding Billy Battles trilogy opens, Billy is far from his Kansas roots—and his improbable journeys are just beginning. He is aboard an ocean liner sailing to the Mysterious East (Japan, Hong Kong, French Indochina, and the Philippines), among other places. The year is 1894 and aboard the S S China Billy meets a mysterious, dazzling, and possibly dangerous German Baroness, locks horns with malevolent agents of the German government, and battles ferocious Chinese and Malay … [Read more...] about The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles (Book Two of the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy) by Ronald E. Yates
Finding Billy Battles by Ronald E. Yates
A link to the past no one could ever imagine. When a great-grandson inherits two aging trunks and a stack of meticulously detailed journals penned by his great-grandfather, he sets out to fulfill his great-grandfather's last request: to tell the story of an incredible life replete with adventure, violence, and tragedy. The great-grandfather's name is Billy Battles--a man often trapped and overwhelmed by circumstances beyond his control. For much of his 100-year-long life Billy is a man missing … [Read more...] about Finding Billy Battles by Ronald E. Yates
Interview with Author – Ronald E. Yates
About Ronald E. Yates: Ronald E. Yates is an award-winning author of historical fiction and action/adventure novels, including the popular and award-winning Finding Billy Battles trilogy. His extraordinarily accurate books have captivated fans the world over who applaud his ability to blend fact and fiction. Ron is a former award-winning foreign correspondent for the Chicago Tribune and Professor Emeritus of Journalism at the University of Illinois where he was also the Dean of the College of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ronald E. Yates
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas How does one choose between love and duty? Based on an ancient Irish fairy tale, The Children of Lir. Fionnuala is the eldest of four, and the only girl. She knows her duty well, and must take care of her siblings, a promise she made to her dying mother. But when her father marries their dead mother's sister, jealousy and sorcery take over their home in ancient Ireland. … [Read more...] about The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
About Christy Nicholas: I am a recent author, but my interest in Ireland and historical fiction/fantasy is a life-long one. I live in upstate New York with my husband, dog, cats and sugar gliders. I'm an accountant who also writes, makes beaded jewelry and takes photographs. What inspires you to write? I love the mystery of the Otherworld. Fairies, religion, goddesses, whatever it may be, it intrigues me and I want to share that mystery with others. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
