Those who already know me a little will have learned that my
writing spans the fiction sub-genres of historical romantic adventures;
contemporary romantic mysteries; and time travel adventures for a middle
grade/YA market. My next two books to hit the launch pad are from these quite
different styles of writing – though both were delightful to create!
I’m very excited that on the 27th March 2015, Crooked Cat Publishing is re-launching
a new general reading edition of Monogamy Twist, a light-hearted
contemporary romantic mystery. The fabulous quirky new cover, designed by
Laurence Patterson of Crooked Cat, reveals a grand house at the centre of the
story which is a really excellent image since the plot is based around a
Dickensian theme.
Monogamy Twist
Luke Salieri finds he’s been bequeathed a dilapidated mansion
in Yorkshire… but he can only fully inherit after some weird and antiquated
stipulations are fulfilled! He’s never met his benefactress Amelia Greywood;
hasn’t even heard of her, but Luke’s never one to back down from a challenge.
He needs expert help, though, to find out why he was chosen. Rhia Ashton, a
historian and family tree researcher, seems perfect but it turns out that she
has her own ideas of what will make Luke’s strange request worthwhile.
Compromise is the name of the game for Luke… and for Rhia.
It’s probably no surprise that the plot for the novel came
about as a combination of my watching the then current BBC TV Charles Dickens
serial of late 2010 and while I was also embarking on the first forays in
researching my own ancestral background. I found a decided black sheep in one
of my great-grandfathers: and Rhia finds a good few family surprises for Luke in
Monogamy
Twist. Rhia and Luke were lovely characters to invent but some readers
have told me that they love Thor, the Irish wolfhound, even more!
I extend a warm welcome to your readers to join my Facebook
Launch Party for Monogamy Twist on the 27th
March 2015. Quirky goodies can be won. There’ll be music; food; lovely
locations in Yorkshire … Why not pop in and say
hello!
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON:
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The Taexali GameMy other new launch – The Taexali Game, a time travel historical adventure for a middle grade/ YA readership − will be in April 2015. Set in northern Roman Britannia (current Aberdeenshire) in AD 210, my valiant trio – Aran, Brian and Fianna – must work through a set task list, part of which is to help both the ‘baddies’ and the ‘goodies’ in the story. The problem is that there are local Celtic tribespeople who are just as nasty as the invading Roman Emperor Severus and his barbaric son Caracalla. Working out who to trust is a perilous business. Literally sparring with death is a daily occupation back in AD 210, but in The Taexali Game, my teens are up to the challenges facing them!
Graphic designer Neil Saddler has done a fabulous job of
blending the main elements of the story in the wonderful cover design he’s
created − depicting locally recognised background scenery in Aberdeenshire; the
threat of invasion from the Ancient Roman Legions; and my time trio who are about
to launch themselves into the adventure!
The Taexali Game will be available in both paperback and ebook
formats.
All matters historical
are her passion; ancestry research a lovely time-suck. Nancy
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Author links:
Twitter @nansjar
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Novels also available
from Barnes and Noble; W.H. Smith; Waterstones.com; Smashwords; TESCO
Blinkboxbooks; and various other places.
Thank you, Nik, for the opportunity to share my news with
your readers!
Pleasure's all mine, Nancy. I hope you find lots of readers!
Hello, Nik! My thanks for letting me share my news today. It's really nice to pop over to spain for a little while. ;-)
ReplyDeleteA pleasure, Nancy. I hope your books sell well!
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