Beauty & Grace is an intensely moving work of historical fiction telling the stories of Teagan Cormick and Grace Reid, women from different worlds and different eras, brought together within the haunting confines of Midland’s Wood Haven asylum. Teagan leads readers through her early life in Queenstown, County Cork, through to her youthful immigration to America and her chilling, involuntary commitment to Wood Haven following The Crash of 1929. Grace arrives at Wood Haven in 1978, hired as … [Read more...] about Beauty & Grace, A Historical Novel by Christina M. Abt
The Lord Poet by Megan Franks
Meet Lord Edmund Troy, a carefree aristocrat and renowned poet in Victorian-era London. Idolized by the masses for his charisma and dashing good looks, he finds himself in the sights of wealthy socialite Agatha and her cousin Catrina. Agatha appears to be the quintessential match for Lord Troy…until he becomes more acquainted with Catrina. Drawn to Catrina for her love of literature, Lord Troy finds himself in unusual territory as he yearns for her. A quiet and intelligent book lover, Catrina … [Read more...] about The Lord Poet by Megan Franks
Interview with Author – Susan Welch
About Susan Welch: SUSAN WELCH grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin with either her nose in a book or her toes in the water. She earned a Masters in International Management and built an international career in the brewing industry, and now works for a company focused on regional agriculture, new technologies, and craft brewing. When not traveling for work or pleasure, she spends her time either on the family houseboat in Seattle or in a cabin in the woods of Lummi Island, preferably with her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Susan Welch
Featured PermaFree eBook: A Queen’s Spy by Sam burnell
About the Book Meet Richard Fitzwarren - A mercenary with a dubious past, questionable morals but unswerving loyalties. AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE Two Queen's, Two Brothers... and a secret that unites them all The Fitzwarren brothers share no great love for each other, but disinherited, hunted for treason, wanted for murder, circumstance and opportunity lead them into the shadowy world of Royal Court intrigue. Caught up between two sisters in a battle for an uneasy crown, the Fitzwarren brothers … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: A Queen’s Spy by Sam burnell
Interview with Author – JJ Toner
About JJ Toner: I write WW2 spy stories and historical and contemporary detective stories, as well as some Science Fiction. I live in Ireland. What inspires you to write? I love to write the sort of books that I like to read. I haven't succeeded yet, but I'm getting closer... Tell us about your writing process. I take about 3-6 months to outline each book. I use Excel. I also do extensive research, sometimes travelling overseas to check out the details. It takes me 3-9 months … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – JJ Toner
Featured PermaFree eBook: A Girl Like You by Michelle Cox
About the Book Henrietta Von Harmon works as a 26 girl at a corner bar on Chicago’s northwest side. It’s 1935, but things still aren’t looking up since the big crash and her father’s subsequent suicide, leaving Henrietta to care for her antagonistic mother and younger siblings. Henrietta is eventually persuaded to take a job as a taxi dancer at a local dance hall—and just when she’s beginning to enjoy herself, the floor matron turns up dead. When aloof Inspector Clive Howard appears on the … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: A Girl Like You by Michelle Cox
Princess of Sky, Earth, Fire and Water by Cassandra Finnerty
Princess of Sky, Earth, Fire and Water by Cassandra Finnerty In 1772, amidst the ancient ruins and standing stones of western Ireland, a young woman inherits an army, a fleet of ships, and special powers. To keep her magic, she journeys to the East Kingdom and meets her greatest challenge -- a warrior prince whose love threatens to destroy them both. Together, they face ruthless enemies and royal intrigue, fighting for survival and a chance for enduring love. … [Read more...] about Princess of Sky, Earth, Fire and Water by Cassandra Finnerty
Interview with Author – Katy McKay
About Katy McKay: Border Girl is my first novel, although I’ve had articles published in newspapers and magazines. I was told from an early age that I’d be a writer, but I switched my major from journalism to geology. No regrets; it led to adventures in Canada and the US, and then to many happy years teaching science in Arizona. As a Navy brat I’ve always loved being near the ocean, so I retired to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula where I wake up to a water view. I volunteer at an animal rescue … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Katy McKay
Interview with Author – Melina Druga
About Melina Druga: I’m an author, freelance journalist, and history enthusiast. I have writing professionally for nearly 20 years, having begun my career at the turn-of-the-century as a newspaper reporter and copy editor, but I began writing fiction when I was a child. I blog on my website about history, the writing process, author interviews, and historical fiction book excerpts and reviews. I am particularly interested in the period 1890-1920 and how WW1 changed the lives of ordinary … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Melina Druga
Interview with Author – Jeannette de Beauvoir
About Jeannette de Beauvoir: Jeannette de Beauvoir writes about characters uncovering truths and occasional dark secrets via various genres that include mystery and historical fiction. She presents a weekly radio show on the arts streaming on WOMR, a Pacifica network affiliate, and is theatre critic for ptownie, a local digital publication. What inspires you to write? Problems. That's generally what mysteries come down to, isn't it? Usually when I'm wrestling with … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jeannette de Beauvoir
Mules; Masters & Mud by G J Griffiths
Mules; Masters & Mud by G J Griffiths WARNING! This book may contain NUTS! (Non-Uniform Text Speech) In other words speech in what some have called "Olde English Vernacular". It is spoken by characters in the book from the North, the Midlands and the South of England. There is a glossary at the end of the book to help if you can rise to the challenge. It adds shades of colour to this 19th century story that you may not be expecting. When Mrs Alexander wrote about “the rich man in his … [Read more...] about Mules; Masters & Mud by G J Griffiths
Interview with Author – C. S. Johnson
About C. S. Johnson: C. S. Johnson is the award-winning, genre-hopping author of several novels, including young adult sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family. What inspires you to write? There are always a lot of things that inspire me to write, but most of my inspiration comes from a desire to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C. S. Johnson