There’s still time to enter the competition to win a set of historical fiction novels, including The Custard Corpses.
For full details, hop on over to The History Quill. (Open to UK and US entrants – please read full T & Cs).
You have until 3pm GMT on 16th December to enter. Good luck:)
Today, I’m pleased to share my review for Catherine Clarke’s fabulous book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist. I was lucky enough to read this in beta with The History Quill and I absolutely loved it. I’m so pleased it’s now available for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s the blurb:
To test her courage, daredevil Lillian risks her life for fame and fortune by parachuting from a hot air balloon throughout Australia and New Zealand. But in the competitive 1890s era of charlatans, showmen, and theatrical hucksters, is she brave enough to confront the truth about her past? A story of courage and ambition, and the consequences of secrets and lies.
I really loved The Only Living Lady Parachutist. The author told a magnificent story that sucked me in, and I read it in three evenings. I was enthralled by the story of Lillian and her daredevil approach to life, and also by the wonderful reimagining of Australia and New Zealand at the time. (I’d not long finished watching The Luminaries so it tied it perfectly). The fact it’s based on ‘real’ people, as I discovered at the end, only added to my enjoyment of it, and I can appreciate how much fun the writer had in piecing together the story (and perhaps, how much heartache as well.)
The Only Living Lady Parachutist is available now on Kindle.
Connect with Catherine at her website or follow on twitter.
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I’m really excited to share that The History Quill are running a Virtual Writers Conference from 2nd-6th February 2022.
Why am I so excited? Well, firstly I’m going to be involved in not one but two panels. And, secondly because I think writers really need these sort of conferences to learn and share information – especially for the more anti-social of us (me) who aren’t very good at getting out there and asking questions.
From now until 22nd December, there is an early bird discount for those booking. And what I think is great is that you can choose your days and ‘build’ your own conference. Each day has a theme, and if you’re not interested in that theme, then you don’t need to attend.
Day 1 – The Future of Historical Fiction
Day 2- Book Marketing in Historical Fiction (I will be involved in a a panel – Three Book Marketing Success Stories)
Day 3-Publishing and Getting Published
Day 4-The Craft of Historical Fiction
Day 5- History and Research (I will be involved in a panel – The Relationship Between History and Historical Fiction)
There’s an intention that those in the UK and US will be able to fit this around their own timetables – for those who are extremely keen, you can attend from about 10.30/11.30am-2.30am every day of the conference, but the sessions will be recorded, and available afterwards, so you don’t have to attend everything ‘live.’
If you’re not sure about attending the conference, do be assured that The History Quill have been running standalone masterclasses for quite some time now. I’ve attended three of them and they were all excellent and I learned something from the great presenters.
If you’re interested, then please do check it out. There’s some great names on the panels – and if you use my affiliate link here, I will be rewarded for encouraging you to join me at the conference.
Right, I’m off to start work on my presentations – so much to say, how will I fit it all in?
Today, 25th June 2021, is the one year anniversary of the release of The Last Warrior. The anniversary has come round quickly, (I promise not to start doing this with all of my books), and gives me the perfect opportunity to once more say a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who has read, enjoyed, rated or reviewed the book. I’m blown away by how much readers love Coelwulf and his motley collection of friends, enemies, and horses, and how you eagerly embrace each new episode in their story.
I thought I’d use this as an excuse to give a few updates on the series. Book 1-The Last King is now an audiobook available on Audible. Book 2-The Last Warrior is in the process of becoming one. (I think I worried my narrator so much with The Last Warrior he had to rush to the end to find out what was happening:)).
I am busy finishing off Book 6, The Last Shield, and in the meantime, the first five books are now available in a beautiful hardcase laminate edition from Amazon, and I have to say, they look amazing, especially all together. The hardcase laminate uses the new covers as designed by Flintlock Covers. Amazon doesn’t have the preview showing of the hardcase yet so here’s a few photos, inexpertly taken by me.
In association with The History Quill, on online site for readers and writers of historical fiction, I am running a give-away for a paperback copy The Last King, with some other fab Viking authors, which can be entered here. but the closing date is the 30th June, so be quick.
So, once more, thank you for reading, and I promise to keep on writing as long as you keep reading.
Take care everyone.
Today I’m excited to share with you the details of a giveaway for a copy of The Last King, as well as 2 other Viking books by Eric Schumacher, Forged by Blood, and Kelly Evans, The Northern Queen, with The History Quill.
To be in with a chance of winning one of the 3 books, just click this link and add your details.
The competition runs until 30th June 2021, and please check the entry requirements.
If you don’t know The History Quill yet, they’re there for writers and readers, providing book recommendations through their book club and important resources for writers and would be writers.. Pop by and have a good look, and join the book club if you’re looking for good recommendations.
Good luck everyone.
M J Porter 