Review & Giveaway: Metropolis by Ellie Midwood


Metropolis by Ellie Midwood

Publication Date: January 31, 2020
Paperback & eBook; 238 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction


Weimar Berlin, 1924

Unemployed actors, profiteers, cabaret girls, and impoverished aristocracy – out of this wild set of characters populating Weimar Berlin, Margarete Gräfin von Steinhoff belongs to the latter category. Having lost everything due to hyper-inflation, she considers jumping into the freezing waters of the Spree rather than facing the humiliating existence shared by millions of her fellow Germans. However, a chance meeting makes her change her mind at the last moment and offers her a chance to rely on the help of the metropolis itself, where anything can be sold and bought for money and where connections are everything. The bustling nightlife of cosmopolitan Berlin, with its casinos and dance halls, brings good income for the ones who don’t burden themselves too heavily with morals.

After a New Year’s Eve party, Margot finally meets her ever-absent and mysterious neighbor, Paul Schneider, who makes a living by producing a certain type of film for his rich clientele. Under his guidance, Margot discovers a new passion of hers – photography and soon, her talents are noticed by the prominent newspaper, Berliner Tageblatt itself. But being an official photographer of the most celebrated events of the La Scala and most famous Berlin theaters no longer satisfies Margot’s ambitions. As soon as the chance presents itself for her to get involved with the cinematography on the set of "Metropolis" - the film with the highest budget ever produced by the UFA – Margot jumps at it, without thinking twice. At the same time, Paul becomes involved with a rival project, "The Holy Mountain," which stars an as yet unknown actress and an emerging director in, Leni Riefenstahl. As the two women meet, professional rivalry soon turns into a true friendship, fueled by their passion for cinematography. However, due to the economic woes facing Germany, both projects soon run out of money and now, both film crews must go to extreme lengths to save their respective productions.

Set against the backdrop of a decadent, vibrant, and fascinatingly liberal Weimar Berlin, "Metropolis" is a novel of survival, self-discovery, and self-sacrifice, in the name of art, love, and friendship.

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Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ellie Midwood is one of my all-time favorite historical novelists. I will seriously read anything this woman writes. I get giddy with each new release and her latest, Metropolis, just might be my favorite so far. Then again, I say that every time I read a new book by her :)

Ellie's novels are set during one of the most awful events in our history, but she is always sure to bring stories of hope, resilience, and love to counter that. And that's why I love her books so much.

For some reason, I feel like starting this review Sophia Petrillo style...

"Picture it....Berlin, 1924. A young girl, her body too thin with a pocket full of rocks sits on a bridge, intending to end her life by jumping into the Spree, when a chance meeting with stranger intent on the same mission as her, stops her. They both decide to go for a coffee instead. What a heck of an opener, right!?

And the story just keeps getting better and more exciting from there. I inhaled Metropolis in one sitting. There was no way I was putting that book down! It was a fabulous reading experience from the first page to the last.

I absolutely cannot wait for the next book from Ellie, and I highly recommend you checking out Metropolis! You will be hooked!

About the Author

Ellie Midwood is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning historical fiction author. She owes her interest in the history of the Second World War to her grandfather, Junior Sergeant in the 2nd Guards Tank Army of the First Belorussian Front, who began telling her about his experiences on the frontline when she was a young girl. Growing up, her interest in history only deepened and transformed from reading about the war to writing about it. After obtaining her BA in Linguistics, Ellie decided to make writing her full-time career and began working on her first full-length historical novel, "The Girl from Berlin." Ellie is continuously enriching her library with new research material and feeds her passion for WWII and Holocaust history by collecting rare memorabilia and documents.

In her free time, Ellie is a health-obsessed yoga enthusiast, neat freak, adventurer, Nazi Germany history expert, polyglot, philosopher, a proud Jew, and a doggie mama. Ellie lives in New York with her fiancé and their Chihuahua named Shark Bait.

For more information on Ellie and her novels, please visit her website. You can also find her on Facebook, Amazon, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Friday, January 31
Review at Passages to the Past
Feature at View from the Birdhouse

Monday, February 3
Review at Broken Teepee
Review at Jorie Loves a Story

Tuesday, February 4
Feature at Comet Readings

Wednesday, February 5
Review at Gwendalyn's Books

Friday, February 7
Review at A Chick Who Reads

Saturday, February 8
Excerpt at Robin Loves Reading

Wednesday, February 12
Review at Books and Zebras
Excerpt at Chicks, Rogues and Scandals

Thursday, February 13
Review & Guest Post at Tales from the Book Dragon

Friday, February 14
Review at Clarissa Reads it All
Feature at I'm All About Books

Sunday, February 16
Review at Reading is My Remedy

Monday, February 17
Review at Nurse Bookie

Wednesday, February 19
Review at Historical Graffiti

Thursday, February 20
Review at Books In Their Natural Habitat

Friday, February 21
Review at YA, It's Lit
Review at CelticLady's Reviews

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a paperback copy of Metropolis! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 21st. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Giveaway is open to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Metropolis


Interview & Giveaway: Paths to Freedom by Paul Bennett

Please welcome Author Paul Bennett to the blog today! Paul is on blog tour for Paths to Freedom, the second book in his Mallory Saga series, and he sat down to talk to us about it!

You can enter to win a set of the series in paperback by entering the giveaway at the end of this post. Hope you enjoy the interview!



Hello Paul and welcome to Passages to the Past! Thanks so much for stopping by today to talk about Paths to Freedom, the second book in your Mallory Saga!

To begin, can you please tell us a little about yourself and your writing?

I am a retired (recently) data center professional. Not that I started out thinking I would spend nearly 50 years working in mainframe computer environments. My major interests, scholastically, in high school and college were history and anthropology. The Cuban missile crisis, Bay of Pigs, assassinations, Vietnam, Watergate, etc., were some of the events that shaped me, forming the basis for my cynical view of government. One of the results of this “hippie attitude” was that I quit school and my job, taking a year and a half off to travel a bit, and enjoy life. During that period I began composing the odd poem or song lyric, but I knew in my heart, and from experience writing school term papers, final exams and the like, that I was a prose writer. My favorite fantasy for my future at the time was to become a forest ranger sitting in some fire watch tower writing the great American novel. Life intervened, however, and I put that dream aside to marry, and raise a family, which meant I needed to be employed, thus decades of staring at computer screens ensued. As time went on, I began writing about the golf trips I took with my buddies. At first they were humor laced travelogues, but now they are fictional tales of my friends; the golf becoming a vehicle for creating a story. Then in 2013, I started writing book reviews, and communicating with authors about the process of writing a novel. My dream to write the great American novel returned.

What inspired you to write the Mallory Saga?

The inspiration to write was, in the beginning, merely to see if I could do it. I had written short pieces over the years but to tackle a full blown novel was a daunting prospect. Once the seed was planted I came up with a rough idea of telling the story of three siblings living somewhere in colonial America. Choosing that general locale was a natural fit for me as I’ve been a lifelong student of American history and I felt that if I was going to write a historical fiction novel, it might be prudent to choose a subject I knew a little about. I picked The French and Indian War as the starting point for what was now becoming a possible series of books that would follow the Mallory clan through the years. That war intrigued me and I saw a chance to tell the story through the eyes of the Mallory family. It also provided me with the opportunity to tell the plight of the Native Americans caught up in this conflict. The French and Indian War paved the way for the colonies to push further west into the Ohio River area. It also set the stage for the events of the 1770’s. Britain incurred a huge debt winning that war and looked to the colonies for reimbursement in the form of new taxes and tariffs. Well, we all know how those ungrateful colonists responded.

As to the name Mallory – I have a photo hanging on my living room wall of my great grandfather, Harry Mallory. I got to know him when I was a young boy and was always glad when we visited him. He lived a good portion of his life in western Pennsylvania which is where much of Clash of Empires takes place. So, as a gesture to my forebears, Mallory became the name of the family.

What research did you undertake when writing the Mallory Saga?

I live in an area rich in early American history, so I do not have to travel too far to visit some of the important sites where the Revolution started (Bunker Hill, Minuteman National Park). Now that I am working on book 3 (Paths to Freedom ends with the battle of Lexington and Concord), the action is more spread out requiring longer treks to such sites as Saratoga, NY…Cowpens, SC…Yorktown, VA to name a few. Those visits along with reading books about the subject matter, and a frequent use of Wikipedia form the basis for the historical content; the rest is up to me and my Muse.

What would you like readers to take away from reading the Mallory Saga?

Although I write fiction tales, the historical aspect of the saga provides the backdrop. History is often overlooked, much to the detriment of humankind, so I hope that what I write might help broaden the reader’s horizon a bit to include history in their repertoire of knowledge and wisdom so that they can look at the world as it is today and exclaim, “wait a minute, I’ve seen this before.”

What was your favorite scene to write?

The buffalo hunt… that was a rush to write, so much going on...the majestic/spiritual nature of the event... I don’t want to say more – names and location are spoilers.

What was the most difficult scene to write?

The deaths of two of my characters in Paths to Freedom, one of which was sort of inevitable given the age of the character… the other is a shocker...one of those situations where I would be screaming at the author for doing it…. don’t want to say who.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I’ve been writing shorter, humorous stories, mostly about my travels with my golf buddies, for many years, but writing a full length novel was just a fantasy. Then I hooked up with (via the internet) some authors who encouraged me to give it a go. Once the idea of a family saga took hold, I entered the realm of the written word.

What does your daily writing routine look like?

Hah, daily routine? I don’t have a daily routine…it’s more of a write when able scenario. Though there are patterns to my writing “day”…most of my writing happens in the early morning (or middle of the night). My career in computers was often a 12 hour shift working overnight; consequently my body is attuned to that part of the day. Plus in a house that has two of my grandchildren living in it, the quiet of the morning is perfect for writing.

What has been your greatest challenge as a writer? Have you been able to overcome it?

Just setting down in front of my computer and putting words together. Procrastination – the bane of my writing career.

Who are your writing inspirations?

I’m going to name three, though they are not the only ones. Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Guy Gavriel Kay…if I can come close to emulating their humor, insight, or the sheer beauty of language…yeah, that’s a big ‘if’.

What was the first historical novel you read?

While it isn’t technically historical, The King Must Die by Mary Renault.

What is the last historical novel you read?

I’m going to mention the last two I reviewed, Oathbreaker by Adam Lofthouse, and Cry of the Heart by Martin Lake…both are good reads.

What are three things people may not know about you?

1. I was an avid baseball player when younger…actually, I was quite good.
2. I drive a gray 2005 Toyota Corolla S – currently has 244,000 miles on it. I call it Gray Wolf.
3. I have a surgically reattached left index finger – an unfortunate occurrence involving a table saw. The strange thing is I have worked with people for years and years, and they never noticed the odd angle at which that finger permanently sits.

What appeals to you most about your chosen genre?

I love history…I love making stuff up…historical-fiction.

What historical time period do you gravitate towards the most with your personal reading?

For the longest time, I read mostly ancient historical-fiction, but as my review blog has gotten some attention and authors are requesting that I read & review their books, the time periods run the gamut from ancient to modern.

What do you like to do when you aren't writing?

I have 6 grandchildren (will be 7 soon) so, spending time with them and watching them grow.

When younger I participated in a lot of sports, now that I am older and less agile, I play golf to fill the athletic void. And I read a lot.

Lastly, what are you working on next?

I am working on book 3 of The Mallory Saga, The Crucible of Rebellion. It continues the telling of the American Revolution, taking off from where Paths to Freedom ends. I’m not sure yet where I will end book 3…might carry over into book 4.

I am also toying with the idea of combining my other stories into an anthology of my work.



Paths to Freedom by Paul Bennett

Publication Date: November 22, 2019
Hoover Books
eBook & Paperback; 233 Pages

Series: Mallory Saga, Book 2
Genre: Historical Fiction/Military


The French and Indian War is over, but the aftermath widens the gulf between the colonies and King George III. A hard handed approach by the King and Parliament fuels the flames of resistance; flames that soon engulf the Mallory clan, consuming the frontier, shattering their hopes for Mallory Town, and changing their lives forever. Revolution is nigh.

"Paths to Freedom (The Mallory Saga #2) exceeded anything that I expected. It is, without a doubt, one of the most moving and most compelling historical fiction books that I have ever read." - Author MaryAnne Yarde

Available on Amazon

About the Author

Paul’s education was of the public variety and when he reached Junior High he discovered that his future did not include the fields of mathematics or science. This was generally the case throughout his years in school as he focused more on his interest in history; not just the rote version of names and dates but the causes. Paul studied Classical Civilization at Wayne State University with a smattering of Physical Anthropology thrown in for good measure. Logically, of course, Paul spent the next four decades drawing upon that vast store of knowledge working in large, multi-platform data centers, and is considered in the industry as a bona fide IBM Mainframe dinosaur heading for extinction. Paul currently resides in the quaint New England town of Salem, Massachusetts with his wife, Daryl. The three children have all grown, in the process turning Paul’s beard gray, and have now provided four grandchildren; the author is now going bald.

For more information, please visit the Mallory Saga Facebook page. You can also find Paul on his Blog, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, January 28
Excerpt at Passages to the Past

Wednesday, January 29
Feature at CelticLady's Reviews

Thursday, January 30
Review at YA, It's Lit
Feature at Broken Teepee
Feature at I'm All About Books

Friday, January 31
Interview at Passages to the Past

Sunday, February 2
Review at Historical Graffiti

Monday, February 3
Review at Books and Zebras

Tuesday, February 4
Guest Post at Nurse Bookie

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away paperback copies of Clash of Empires and Paths to Freedom! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 4th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is open to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Paths to Freedom


Interview & Giveaway: Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan

Happy FriYAY, everyone! Today is a busy day here at Passages to the Past. I have two interviews to share with you today and first up is the fabulous Carrie Callaghan, who is currently on blog tour for Salt the Snow!

Hope you enjoy the interview! Be sure to enter to win a copy of this awesome book via our giveaway below.



Hello Carrie and welcome to Passages to the Past! Thanks so much for stopping by today to talk about Salt the Snow!

To begin, can you please tell us a little about yourself and your writing?

Hi Amy and friends! Thank you for having me! I live in Maryland with my spouse, two elementary-school aged kids and two ridiculous cats. I love writing about history because our past provides a record of the millions, billions of ways humans have lived and, thus, can live. Rather than seeing history as a dusty relic, I love it for providing a record of our diversity and opportunities. I particularly love using fiction to explore the hidden, human side of the historical record, and to give voice to people who might not traditionally have a historical voice.

What inspired you to write Salt the Snow?

I came across Milly Bennett while researching a different project, in which she was going to be a secondary character. But as I researched Milly’s life, I was awed by her bravery and her vulnerability. She fled a broken heart by traveling halfway around the world to work for a newspaper in Moscow, and she always tried to balance her hope for a better future with her honesty about the difficulties she saw in human society at the moment.

What research did you undertake when writing Salt the Snow?

This novel is closely based on Milly’s life, as recorded in hundreds of her letters, archived in the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford. Milly was a prolific and inspired writer, and she put more delicious details in her letters and notes than I could use. Still though, I had to learn about Moscow in the 1930s, so I relied on contemporary memoirs, articles, academic research, and of course photographs and movies. The delight of piecing together locations and stories from the fragments in Milly’s archives was half the fun.

What would you like readers to take away from reading Salt the Snow?

That the journey to self love might be long, but it’s essential and worth the trouble.

What was your favorite scene to write?

There’s a moment when Milly is walking home from a late-night party gone wrong, and she’s trudging through the winter streets of Moscow. She comes across a man sprinkling salt on the sidewalk; it’s the scene that gives the novel its title. Milly really encountered a man spreading the salt in the unique way I describe in the book, and I loved the haunting black-and-white sadness of that man’s lonely work, combined with the hope of scattering salt to keep the snow at bay.

What was the most difficult scene to write?

Milly has a complicated relationship with her husband, Zhenya, who isn’t a husband in the way that most of us today would expect. To most of her friends back in the States, she called him “the boyfriend,” but she quite obviously loved him. They have a crucial scene together where they confront the challenges of their strange marriage, and getting the details on that was tough.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

I have always loved writing, but I don’t think I dared to think I could BE a writer until I was well into my twenties or even thirties. As a child, I thought authors were born famous and brilliant. I didn’t realize you could earn the privilege by working hard (and having a bucketload of good luck).

What does your daily writing routine look like?

I have a day job, two kids, a spouse, a few friends left … so there isn’t much in the way of a daily routine. But I try to do something writing related (even if it’s just reading a good novel because I need to recharge) every night after the kids go to bed. I’m always thinking about my stories and scheming about how to become a better writer.

What has been your greatest challenge as a writer? Have you been able to overcome it?

For a long time, my greatest challenge was fear – the fear of being mocked for being terrible, and the fear of the mocking voices in my head. But I couldn’t stop writing, so by virtue of persistence, I wrote past the scared mantras flitting through my thoughts. Now the greatest challenge is time: finding time to write, time to improve, time to be healthy. I think that puts me even with just about everyone!

Who are your writing inspirations?

Hilary Mantel is my writing god: she writes about politics and philosophy and inter-personal drama that’s profound and heartfelt. My other writing inspirations are all my writing friends. Being a part of this beautiful writing community is such a delight, and I’m thrilled to make art alongside such interesting people.

What was the first historical novel you read?

Knight’s Castle by Edward Eager! I think it’s time I buy a copy to read with my kids.

What is the last historical novel you read?

I just finished The Spies of Shilling Lane by Jennifer Ryan, a heartwarming mother-daughter spy story (really), and The Borgia Confessions by Alyssa Palombo, a delightful look at Renaissance Italy and the machinations (and hearts) of the Borgia family.

What are three things people may not know about you?

I am a big Dungeons and Dragons nerd, I love to bake, and I am a sucker for Depression glass teacups.

What appeals to you most about your chosen genre?

We can use historical fiction to both escape and examine our present moment, and I love that combination of entertainment and insight. It’s magical.

What historical time period do you gravitate towards the most with your personal reading?

I’ll read almost anything! I can’t pick. And even though I think I’m exhausted with World War II novels, I’ll inevitably read one and love it.

What do you like to do when you aren't writing?

There’s that Dungeons and Dragons campaign I hinted at, which we do twice a month. I have a long walk every day to commute to work, and I look forward to that time to look at the trees and houses while listening to classical music, an audio book, or just nothing.

Lastly, what are you working on next?

I’m working on two different novels both set during the Spanish Civil War. That setting is something of an obsession with me! Though I think once I get both of those out of my system, I’ll be looking back farther in time.

Ohhh..I am very excited for both of those! Thank you for being here today!


Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan

Publication Date: February 4, 2020
Chicago Review Press
eBook & Hardcover; 304 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction


American journalist Milly Bennett has covered murders in San Francisco, fires in Hawaii, and a civil war in China, but 1930s Moscow presents her greatest challenge yet. When her young Russian husband is suddenly arrested by the secret police, Milly tries to get him released. But his arrest reveals both painful secrets about her marriage and hard truths about the Soviet state she has been working to serve. Disillusioned and pulled toward the front lines of a captivating new conflict, Milly must find a way to do the right thing for her husband, her conscience, and her heart. Salt the Snow is a vivid and impeccably researched tale of a woman ahead of her time, searching for her true calling in life and love.

Praise

“The vivid prose of Salt the Snow sets the reader in the middle of socioeconomic upheavals and political unrest with the best possible tour guide, wisecracking American journalist Milly Bennett. Callaghan excels at bringing little-known real-life women out of the darkness of historical obscurity and into the light of recognition. From the first scene, the reader is plunged into a world of suspense and intrigue, led by an unforgettable protagonist. Milly is not so much a character as a fully realized, complex human being: her brilliance and self-sufficiency are admirable, and her loneliness and feelings of unworthiness are heartbreaking. A fascinating novel!” —Clarissa Harwood, author of Impossible Saints and Bear No Malice

“A vivid, well-researched story of a complex and ahead-of-her-time woman, an American journalist, who finds herself—head and heart—while living and working in an equally complex Russia.” —Jenni L. Walsh, author of Becoming Bonnie

“Salt the Snow is a vivid journey through the kaleidoscope of 1930s Europe with an irrepressible and all too human guide in Milly Bennett. Don’t miss this book and its unforgettable heroine!” —Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Half-Drowned King and The Golden Wolf

“Honest, vivid, and bold in the face of historical truths, Salt the Snow is a captivating story of a woman whose vulnerability and hopeful idealism resonate even today.” —Jennifer Klepper, bestselling author of Unbroken Threads

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About the Author

Carrie Callaghan is a writer living in Maryland with her spouse, two young children, and two ridiculous cats. Her short fiction has appeared in Weave Magazine, The MacGuffin, Silk Road, Floodwall, and elsewhere. Carrie is also an editor and contributor with the Washington Independent Review of Books. She has a Master’s of Arts in International Affairs from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

For more information, please visit Carrie Callaghan's website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook,  Twitter and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, January 13
Review at Gwendalyn's Books
Review at Tales from the Book Dragon

Tuesday, January 14
Review at Let Them Read Books
Review at Books In Their Natural Habitat

Wednesday, January 15
Review at Broken Teepee

Thursday, January 16
Review at 100 Pages a Day

Friday, January 17
Review at Books and Zebras

Saturday, January 18
Review at @gatticus_finch
Review at Reading is My Remedy

Monday, January 20
Review at A Bookish Affair

Tuesday, January 21
Interview at A Bookish Affair

Wednesday, January 22
Review at My Reading Chronicles

Thursday, January 23
Review at @rebecca.is.reading

Friday, January 24
Review at Wild Sage Book Blog

Monday, January 27
Review at @ya.its.lit
Review at Jorie Loves A Story

Wednesday, January 29
Review at Jackie & Angela's Book Reviews

Thursday, January 30
Review at Passages to the Past

Friday, January 31
Interview at Passages to the Past

Monday, February 3
Review at Amy's Booket List

Tuesday, February 4
Review at Lost_in_a_book_reviewer

Wednesday, February 5
Review at Impressions In Ink

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away two signed copies of Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 5th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Salt the Snow


Book Blast & Giveaway: Prue by AnneMarie Brear


Prue by AnneMarie Brear

Publication Date: January 23, 2020
eBook & Paperback; 328 Pages

Series: The Marsh Sagas, Book Two
Genre: Historical Romance


When her feisty grandmama informs Prue of her intentions to take her travelling, she is excited and ready to explore outside of England.

Restless, unsure of what she needs and wants, Prue arrives in India intent on adventure. However, Prue soon learns that some escapades come with a price. India is exotic and tantalising, yet also rife with unrest, and closer to home, family secrets unravel destroying lives.

Leaving India and heartbreak behind her, a wiser Prue travels to Italy. Experiencing that life is short, Prue is determined to make the most of her holiday and have some fun, only she wasn’t prepared to meet a man who would make her question herself.

Surviving the war was easier than enduring the quiet peace at home. In need of distraction, Brandon Forster and his friend, Vince, spend their time climbing mountains in Europe. The last thing Brandon expected was to meet an attractive English rose with the same edgy spirit as himself.

When Prue reveals her past mistakes to Brandon, he must decide if she is the woman for him, but a tragic accident makes them both confront deeper feelings.

Can they find in each other the missing element they need to make them whole or will previous anguish taint their future?

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About the Author

Amazon UK bestseller and award-winning Australian author, AnneMarie Brear has been a life-long reader and started writing in 1997 when her children were small. She has a love of history, of grand old English houses and a fascination of what might have happened beyond their walls. Her interests include reading, historical research for her novels, watching movies, spending time with family and eating chocolate - not always in that order!

For more information please visit AnneMarie Brear's website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Goodreads.

Book Blast Schedule

Thursday, January 23
Books In Their Natural Habitat

Friday, January 24
Gwendalyn's Books

Saturday, January 25
Historical Fiction with Spirit

Sunday, January 26
Jessica Belmont

Monday, January 27
Broken Teepee

Tuesday, January 28
CelticLady's Reviews
What Is That Book About

Wednesday, January 29
Donna's Book Blog

Thursday, January 30
The Lit Bitch
Clarissa Reads it All
The Book Junkie Reads

Friday, January 31
Passages to the Past

Saturday, February 1
100 Pages a Day

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away an eBook of Prue by AnneMarie Brear! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 1st. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is open to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Prue


Review & Giveaway: Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan


Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan

Publication Date: February 4, 2020
Chicago Review Press
eBook & Hardcover; 304 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction


American journalist Milly Bennett has covered murders in San Francisco, fires in Hawaii, and a civil war in China, but 1930s Moscow presents her greatest challenge yet. When her young Russian husband is suddenly arrested by the secret police, Milly tries to get him released. But his arrest reveals both painful secrets about her marriage and hard truths about the Soviet state she has been working to serve. Disillusioned and pulled toward the front lines of a captivating new conflict, Milly must find a way to do the right thing for her husband, her conscience, and her heart. Salt the Snow is a vivid and impeccably researched tale of a woman ahead of her time, searching for her true calling in life and love.

Praise

“The vivid prose of Salt the Snow sets the reader in the middle of socioeconomic upheavals and political unrest with the best possible tour guide, wisecracking American journalist Milly Bennett. Callaghan excels at bringing little-known real-life women out of the darkness of historical obscurity and into the light of recognition. From the first scene, the reader is plunged into a world of suspense and intrigue, led by an unforgettable protagonist. Milly is not so much a character as a fully realized, complex human being: her brilliance and self-sufficiency are admirable, and her loneliness and feelings of unworthiness are heartbreaking. A fascinating novel!” —Clarissa Harwood, author of Impossible Saints and Bear No Malice

“A vivid, well-researched story of a complex and ahead-of-her-time woman, an American journalist, who finds herself—head and heart—while living and working in an equally complex Russia.” —Jenni L. Walsh, author of Becoming Bonnie

“Salt the Snow is a vivid journey through the kaleidoscope of 1930s Europe with an irrepressible and all too human guide in Milly Bennett. Don’t miss this book and its unforgettable heroine!” —Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Half-Drowned King and The Golden Wolf

“Honest, vivid, and bold in the face of historical truths, Salt the Snow is a captivating story of a woman whose vulnerability and hopeful idealism resonate even today.” —Jennifer Klepper, bestselling author of Unbroken Threads

Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Milly Bennett was the first female war correspondent and like most women that rile up the world, her story has been relegated to the back burner. But no further! Author Carrie Callaghan masterfully brings her life to the front page and I am so happy that I got to learn more about her!

I have to admit that Milly was a little hard to warm up, but not every heroine needs to be likable (IMO). People are complicated creatures and Milly is no different. She liked men and booze and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. That last part is my favorite thing about her. I adore women that don't take any crap - the ones that live life on their own terms.

The cold, harsh reality of Russia is vividly portrayed perfectly, and when she travels to Spain towards the end of the book the pages really fly. I greatly enjoyed reading Milly's story and can't wait for the next book from Carrie Callaghan!

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About the Author

Carrie Callaghan is a writer living in Maryland with her spouse, two young children, and two ridiculous cats. Her short fiction has appeared in Weave Magazine, The MacGuffin, Silk Road, Floodwall, and elsewhere. Carrie is also an editor and contributor with the Washington Independent Review of Books. She has a Master’s of Arts in International Affairs from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

For more information, please visit Carrie Callaghan's website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook,  Twitter and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, January 13
Review at Gwendalyn's Books
Review at Tales from the Book Dragon

Tuesday, January 14
Review at Let Them Read Books
Review at Books In Their Natural Habitat

Wednesday, January 15
Review at Broken Teepee

Thursday, January 16
Review at 100 Pages a Day

Friday, January 17
Review at Books and Zebras

Saturday, January 18
Review at @gatticus_finch
Review at Reading is My Remedy

Monday, January 20
Review at A Bookish Affair

Tuesday, January 21
Interview at A Bookish Affair

Wednesday, January 22
Review at My Reading Chronicles

Thursday, January 23
Review at @rebecca.is.reading

Friday, January 24
Review at Wild Sage Book Blog

Monday, January 27
Review at @ya.its.lit
Review at Jorie Loves A Story

Wednesday, January 29
Review at Jackie & Angela's Book Reviews

Thursday, January 30
Review at Passages to the Past

Friday, January 31
Interview at Passages to the Past

Monday, February 3
Review at Amy's Booket List

Tuesday, February 4
Review at Lost_in_a_book_reviewer

Wednesday, February 5
Review at Impressions In Ink

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away two signed copies of Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 5th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
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– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Salt the Snow


Interview & Giveaway: About an Earl by Diana Lloyd

Hello, dear readers! Today on the blog I am hosting the loverly Diana Lloyd! She is currently on blog tour for About an Earl and she popped by to answer a few questions for us! You can also enter to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card so be sure to enter our giveaway!


Hello Diana and welcome to Passages to the Past! Thanks so much for stopping by today to discuss your novel, About an Earl!

To begin, can you please tell us a little about yourself and your writing?

Sure! Authors LOVE to talk about their writing. While I’ve been writing for many years, it took me a long time to get serious about publication. Career, marriage, children, family – those all came first for me while I hid my writing in a box under the bed. While I read both fiction and nonfiction, my first love has always been Romance novels. I always knew those were the stories I wanted to write. It’s the happily-ever-after that appeals to me.

What inspired you to write About an Earl?

Fairy tales. I devoured Aesop, Grimm, and Andersen as a child and the original tales are as dark and twisty as any modern thriller. My vision for the “What Happens in the Ballroom” series was to mash-up elements of well-known fairy tales. After all, they’ve been entertaining people for hundreds of years. ABOUT AN EARL, is my romcom imagining of Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid woven together with an HEA at the end.

What was your favorite scene to write?

I love the meet-cute. It’s my favorite part of any book; that first spark between the two main characters. I love writing awkward meet-cutes and the one in ABOUT AN EARL was a blast for me to write. There’s a dark, deserted garden, masks, a Greek goddess, and a case of mistaken identity. Once I shoved those two characters together, I could take them on any wild journey I wanted to.

What was the most difficult scene to write?

Since I’ve been married forever, I’d say writing a sexy-times scene for a virgin hero was the most challenging. I knew Oliver was a tender-hearted beta hero and bringing out his inner tiger took many, many rewrites.

When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

Having always been drawn to books, as I child I wanted to be an English teacher. That dream morphed into wanting to be a librarian and that dream eventually changed to wanting to be an author. What really happened was file clerk to administrative assistant, marriage, development coordinator, motherhood, medical library assistant, motherhood part deux, test proctor, public library assistant, author.

What does your daily writing routine look like?

How to describe catching lightning in a bottle? I’m writing down or dictating ideas into my phone all day long. I stopped kidding myself that I’d remember things later and started noting things as I thought of them. I even have a special notepad for the shower. The bulk of my writing is done at night after everyone else has gone to bed. I need the uninterrupted time and the quiet. I’ve put in more than one writing all-nighter when the words are flowing. Other days, I’m happily writing while my hubby and the boys are watching a hockey game on TV. For me, it’s not an exact science.

What has been your greatest challenge as a writer? Have you been able to overcome it?

Confidence. It will always be a struggle for me to believe that my words are just as creative, interesting, and valid as any other author. Lack of confidence means I struggle to complete a first draft without endless editing and that compliments are brushed off as inauthentic.

Who are your writing inspirations?

Jill Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Cat Sebastian – all the big names that are easy to find in the library. They represented the kind of stories I wanted to write. When I got serious about sitting down to write I was inspired by Betina Krahn, Maggie Fenton, and Marianne Stillings – there is a delicate balance in their books between humor and angst that I knew I wanted to recreate.

What are three things people may not know about you?

I studied belly dancing for years.
I’m a middle child and, yes, everything said about us is true.
I’ve had the song “Toss a coin to your Witcher” stuck in my head for a week now.

What appeals to you most about your chosen genre?

It’s all about the HEA. Real life is a roller coaster with no predictable outcome. Romance novels are guaranteed to have a happily-ever-after. I need that and I think a lot of readers do too. I chose historical romance novels because I’m a sucker for research. Love it. Falling down a research rabbit hole for an hour or two (or more) is well-spent and enjoyable time for me. With every little tidbit, trivia, or historical fact, I’m working out how to fit it into a story.

What historical time period do you gravitate towards the most with your personal reading?

The period from 1770-1820. Wow, there was so much going on in the world then. Change upon change, the old giving way to the new, political upheaval, and advances in science during this time period make it a challenge to peel away the layers for more and more information.

What do you like to do when you aren't writing?

Read. When the weather cooperates, I get out and take a walk. I’m lucky I live by several parks with walking trails. If I get a story idea, I just dictate it into my phone and keep walking. My dog is especially happy with this habit as she likes walking too. PSA – your local animal shelter has plenty of dogs who’d love to be your walking buddy and they also make great lap warmers and writing partners.

Lastly, what are you working on next?

Book 3 of the “What Happens in the Ballroom” series, LAST LORD STANDING, was due to my editor a week ago (oops!) So, I’m finishing that up. This installment of the series begins in the same ballroom as the first two and ties all the main characters together. LAST LORD STANDING is scheduled for a September 2020 release. After that, my next trilogy is already clawing for space in my overcrowded brain. Hint: the year 1800 was wild, y’all.

Ha! I cannot wait for that trilogy! Thanks for spending time with us today!



About an Earl by Diana Lloyd

Publication Date: January 27, 2020
Entangled Publishing LLC (Amara)
ebook, 400 pages

Series: What Happens in the Ballroom, Book Two
Genre: Historical Romance


An outsider at her first English ball, Jewel is fascinated with the beautiful dresses and the lovely dancing, but she’s vowed to save the Earl of Winchcombe from her cousin’s marriage trap. When she first glimpses the handsome lord, her heart beats faster. As they plan to thwart her cousin’s machinations, she discovers a kindred spirit in Oliver—even if he’s a peer and she’s a lowly colonist. Caught kissing the earl, the ball ends in disaster and Jewel’s displeased uncle whisks her away to Scotland..

Lord Scar, as the ton calls Oliver, would rather be anywhere than at a godforsaken masquerade ball and when he learns from the free-spirited colonist about the nefarious marriage plan, he grudgingly accepts her help. Jewel intrigues him and sets his heart racing. Yet, when the ball is over and the mask is off--Oliver curses the scar that will send her screaming away.

When her uncle banishes her, Oliver comes to her rescue by offering Jewel his hand in marriage. She agrees, despite his disfigurement. But what’s a beastly lord like him to do with such a beautiful wife--especially when he discovers she’s delightfully saucy?

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About the Author

Diana Lloyd, mother of gingers, lives in the state shaped like a mitten. Diana has loved books since she first ate one and appreciated them even more once she learned to read. Enjoying an occasional tumble down the rabbit hole of research, Diana writes historical romance by mixing equal parts History, Heart, and Humor. A 2017 RWA Golden Heart finalist with HOW TO TRAIN YOUR BARON, Diana is anxiously awaiting the publication of book two ABOUT AN EARL and book three LAST LORD STANDING in the "What Happens in the Ballroom" series.

To stay up to date on all of Diana's projects, visit her website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, BookBub, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, January 27
Review at Rose is Reading

Tuesday, January 28
Review at Historical Romance Lover

Wednesday, January 29
Interview at Passages to the Past

Thursday, January 30
Review at Gwendalyn's Books

Friday, January 31
Feature at I'm Into Books
Review at Historical Graffiti

Monday, February 3
Review at Unabridged Chick

Wednesday, February 5
Feature at Donna's Book Blog

Thursday, February 6
Review at A Chick Who Reads
Excerpt at Books In Their Natural Habitat

Friday, February 7
Review at Locks, Hooks and Books

Saturday, February 8
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Sunday, February 9
Feature at YA, It's Lit

Monday, February 10
Review at Robin Loves Reading

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 10th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is open to US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

About an Earl


Excerpt & Giveaway: Paths to Freedom by Paul Bennett

Hello, dear readers! Today on the blog I am very happy to be hosting Author Paul Bennett as his Blog Tour for Paths of Freedom kicks off! I have an excerpt for you and a chance to win a copy of the book! Enjoy!


Paths to Freedom by Paul Bennett

Publication Date: November 22, 2019
Hoover Books
eBook & Paperback; 233 Pages

Series: Mallory Saga, Book 2
Genre: Historical Fiction/Military


The French and Indian War is over, but the aftermath widens the gulf between the colonies and King George III. A hard handed approach by the King and Parliament fuels the flames of resistance; flames that soon engulf the Mallory clan, consuming the frontier, shattering their hopes for Mallory Town, and changing their lives forever. Revolution is nigh.

"Paths to Freedom (The Mallory Saga #2) exceeded anything that I expected. It is, without a doubt, one of the most moving and most compelling historical fiction books that I have ever read." - Author MaryAnne Yarde

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Excerpt

The skiff glided over the agreeably calm water, the oars were wrapped in cloth to muffle as much of the splashing noise as possible. The two boatmen pulled in unison while Revere kept his eyes on the warship that loomed above them, a dark ghostly presence, the creaking of its wooden planks matching the slight rocking motion of the outgoing tide. These next few minutes would be the most dangerous; the full moon was thankfully behind a cloud bank otherwise they would be visible to anyone looking down from the bow of the ship. Revere found he was gripping the sides of the skiff such that it was becoming painful. Finally they found themselves beyond HMS Somerset, just a short pull from the shore off Charlestown. Revere helped pull the boat up on the beach and jogged toward where he saw Colonel Conant.

“We saw the signal,” Conant greeted Revere, “I took the liberty of sending young Thomas on his way.”

“Many thanks,” replied Revere, “I see you also procured me the use of Brown Beauty. I doubt the Regulars have any mounts that can keep pace with her.”

“She is the finest horse in the colony, and that’s a fact,” Conant added, “but we’ve had word of patrols on the road to Lexington, so, you need to be on the alert.”

Revere nodded his head, grabbed Brown Beauty’s mane, and hauled himself up in the saddle. He gave a wave of his hand to Conant, his spurs goading the mare into action, and soon he was at a full gallop heading north toward Medford. It was just a short distance to the junction with the road that led west, and Revere gave Brown Beauty her head, the mare eating up the distance while Revere settled into the smooth, rhythmic gait.

Thomas had reached that junction about a half an hour before Revere, and was now heading west. The moon had cleared the cloud bank, lighting the road ahead of him. The noise of the mare’s hooves caught the attention of Whitby and the two sentries. Without a word they left the shadow of the woods, and spread out across the road. Thomas couldn’t see them yet but the mare’s ears perked up, alerting him to the three horsemen now blocking his way a few hundred yards ahead. He pulled hard on the reins, and came to a stop. Thomas took a quick glance at the patrol, moonlight revealing the faces of the three waiting British troopers. He was stunned to recognize Whitby among them. “A fine night for a gallop,” Thomas yelled to the sentries, “don’t you think so, Mr. Whitby?”

The Lieutenant Colonel was certain he knew that voice, and ordered his men to stand to, “I’ll deal with this,” he told them. “Stay where you are, Mr. Clarke,” he shouted to Thomas, “your time for galloping has ended.” He urged his mount forward, pulling his pistol, cocking it as he drew closer.

Thomas patted Becky on her neck, pulled her hard to the right, and headed into the woods. This stretch of land was heavily wooded so he kept Becky at a trot knowing from his previous reconnaissance that there was a clear meadow up ahead where he could pick up speed. Whitby, unfamiliar with the ground, cautiously followed him into the trees, firing a shot at his fleeing foe. Thomas flinched at the sound of the gunfire, hearing the bullet strike a tree behind him. Becky needed no command from her rider, and she gained speed immediately. In the space of a few heartbeats she was in the clearing, going down a gentle slope; the sound of Mill Brook just ahead. Whitby could now clearly see his quarry, digging his spurs into the sides of his gelding; he raced out of the trees. Thomas, with no hesitation on his part, or that of Becky, drove toward the rushing water. Becky gathered herself, and in full stride made the leap. Her back legs caught the far bank causing Thomas to have a moment of panic, but the mare soon found her footing, scrambling up the bank. Thomas, the exhilaration of the jump made him whoop for joy. He directed Becky slightly to the east, and was soon following the Mystic River north to where it met the road to Menotony.

Whitby, though unfamiliar with the terrain, would not let his mount slow down. He was soon going down the slope at a full gallop. His mount was a fine horse, but was not much of a jumper, so when it reached the brook it balked, and reared, catching Whitby by surprise. He found himself on the wet ground, and had to roll away from the horses front hooves as they came down almost catching him in the back. Unfortunately for him his motion carried him into the creek, and to make it worse the gelding bounded away, back up the way it had just come.

About the Author

Paul’s education was of the public variety and when he reached Junior High he discovered that his future did not include the fields of mathematics or science. This was generally the case throughout his years in school as he focused more on his interest in history; not just the rote version of names and dates but the causes. Paul studied Classical Civilization at Wayne State University with a smattering of Physical Anthropology thrown in for good measure. Logically, of course, Paul spent the next four decades drawing upon that vast store of knowledge working in large, multi-platform data centers, and is considered in the industry as a bona fide IBM Mainframe dinosaur heading for extinction. Paul currently resides in the quaint New England town of Salem, Massachusetts with his wife, Daryl. The three children have all grown, in the process turning Paul’s beard gray, and have now provided four grandchildren; the author is now going bald.

For more information, please visit the Mallory Saga Facebook page. You can also find Paul on his Blog, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, January 28
Excerpt at Passages to the Past

Wednesday, January 29
Feature at CelticLady's Reviews

Thursday, January 30
Review at YA, It's Lit
Feature at Broken Teepee
Feature at I'm All About Books

Friday, January 31
Interview at Passages to the Past

Sunday, February 2
Review at Historical Graffiti

Monday, February 3
Review at Books and Zebras

Tuesday, February 4
Guest Post at Nurse Bookie

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away paperback copies of Clash of Empires and Paths to Freedom! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 4th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is open to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Paths to Freedom


Review & Giveaway: Far Away Bird by Douglas A. Burton


Far Away Bird by Douglas A. Burton

Publication Date: February 6, 2020
Silent Music Press LLC
Paperback; 394 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction


Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople's red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire.

Her salacious past has left historians blushing and uncomfortable. Tales of her shamelessness have survived for centuries, and yet her accomplishments as an empress are unparalleled. Theodora goes on to influence sweeping reforms that result in some of the first ever Western laws granting women freedom and protection. More than a millennium before the women's rights movement, Theodora, alone, took on the world's greatest superpower and succeeded. Far Away Bird goes where history classrooms fear to tread in hopes that Theodora can finally take her seat among the greatest women in history.

Theodora seems impossible--yet her transcendence teaches us that society can't tell us who we are deep down. Before there was a legendary empress, there was a conflicted young woman from the lower classes.

And her name was Theodora.

Award Winner!

Grand Prize Winner 2019 Manuscript Contest for historical fiction-Writers' League of Texas
Bronze Medal for Best Debut Novel in historical fiction-The Coffee Pot Book Club
Gold Medal Book of the Year historical fiction- The Coffee Pot Book Club

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Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What does a reader do when it's cold and rainy all weekend? You forego all chores and curl up on the sofa and read a good book, of course! If you're looking for an un-put-downable read about one of the most influential Empresses of all time, I highly suggest Far Away Bird by Douglas Burton! I absolutely inhaled it!

My word, Theodora was a mesmerizing and inspirational woman! And Burton does a phenomenal job at bringing her fascinating story to life. The action begins with the first page when Theodora and her sister are caught up in a political protest and their beloved father, the city's bear trainer, is killed and their lives are changed forever. When her mother receives an offer that will help them from a life on the street, she accepts and Theodora's destiny begins.

Gripping from the first page to the last, Far Away Bird is an exceptional debut from Burton and I cannot wait for more! Highly Recommended.

About the Author

Douglas Alan Burton is a speaker, author, and expert storyteller whose work depicts heroic figures and their deeper connection to the human experience. Doug blogs about heroes, heroines, and villains in pop culture with some unexpected and refreshing perspective. He grew up in what he describes as “the heroic boyhood culture of late Generation X” that has gone mainstream around the world. He also shares strategies with fellow writers for writing compelling heroic characters in fiction.

Douglas recently began outlining a breakthrough storytelling model that reveals a fascinating “heroine-centric” model for story structure he calls The Heroine’s Labyrinth. He believes a powerful new archetype is emerging for women in fiction. His forthcoming novel, Far Away Bird, which centers on the early life of Byzantine Empress Theodora, won the 2019 Manuscript Content for Historical Fiction from the Writers’ League of Texas and will be published in February of 2020.

Follow Doug on Facebook and Twitter and stay in the conversation, and follow his blog at www.douglasaburton.com.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, January 27
Review at Passages to the Past

Tuesday, January 28
Guest Post at Let Them Read Books

Wednesday, January 29
Review at @ya.its.lit

Thursday, January 30
Review at Books and Zebras
Review at Tales from the Book Dragon

Friday, January 31
Interview at Jathan & Heather

Monday, February 3
Review at Gwendalyn's Books

Tuesday, February 4
Feature at I'm All About Books

Wednesday, February 5
Review at Historical Graffiti

Thursday, February 6
Review at A Chick Who Reads

Friday, February 7
Review at 100 Pages a Day

Sunday, February 9
Review at Reading is My Remedy

Monday, February 10
Review at History + Fiction + Adirondack Spirit

Tuesday, February 11
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Wednesday, February 12
Review at @bookishbellee

Thursday, February 13
Feature at Just One More Chapter

Friday, February 14
Review at Broken Teepee

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away two copies of Far Away Bird by Douglas Burton! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on February 14th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
– All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud will be decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

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