Spotlight | Red Fury Revolt by J.F. Ridgley

Publication Date: January 31, 2015

R Pride Publishing

eBook; 412p

ASIN: B00QJJFCYK



Genre: Historical Fiction

Series: Book One, The Agricola Series

Something keeps drawing G. Julius Agricola to Britannia again and again...

This is where it starts... book one, Red Fury... Revolt

A.D. 60...

Camulodunum! Londinium! Verulaneum!

Three towns writhe under the Iceni queen's wrath, as she leads her warriors intent on destroying all things Roman ñ be it Roman temples, Roman villas, or entire families sympathetic to Rome. At stake is Suetonius Paulinusís reputation. With only 80,000 legionaries, will he destroy Boudica or will he endure the disgrace in Rome for losingñto a woman?

Julius Agricola-Rome's tribune, and Rhianna-Boudica's youngest daughter, become ensnared in this horrific historical revolt against Roman injustice. Just as Julius and Rhianna reveal their love to each other, they are hurled back into the harsh reality of their differing worlds that are determined to destroy each other.

Who will survive?

Book two in the Agricola series, Red Fury Rebellion, coming 2016!

Praise for Red Fury Revolt

J. F. Ridgley has done very well at telling her story, while being respectful to the events that devastated Britannia, and even shook the Roman Empire itself, in 60 to 61 A.D.- James Mace, Author of ëSoldier of Rome ñ The Artorian Chroniclesí

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About the Author

Ms Ridgley loves the ancient world. Even after years of researching and many trips to the sites of her stories, she is still fascinated by what she can use for her next story. One thing she does enjoy more is bringing this world to life in her award-winning stories of power, greed, violence, and love.



Be sure to stop by her website to discover her books and novellas available on Amazon.com. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter to stay up with her next book or her next giveaway!



You can also connect with JF Ridgley on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+.

Red Fury Revolt Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, March 2

Spotlight at The Maiden's Court



Tuesday, March 3

Spotlight & Giveaway at Passages to the Past



Thursday, March 5

Guest Post at The Reading World



Saturday, March 7

Review at Book Nerd

Spotlight at Curiouser and Curiouser



Sunday, March 8

Review & Excerpt at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus



Monday, March 9

Interview at A Virtual Hobby Store and Coffee Haus



Tuesday, March 10

Interview & Excerpt at Becky on Books


Wednesday, March 11

Review at Deal Sharing Aunt



Thursday, March 12

Interview at Curling Up With A Good Book



Friday, March 13

Review at Genre Queen

Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book

Giveaway

There are lots of great giveaways up for grabs on this tour! To enter to win one of the following prizes, please complete the form below.



4 Copies of Red Fury Revolt

4 Red Fury Revolt Branded Coffee Mugs

$25 Amazon Gift Card

Iceni Pendant (like the one featured on the cover!)

INFO & RULES

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* Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on March 13th.

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* Winner will be chosen via GLEAM on March 14th and notified via email. Winner have 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.

* Please email Amy @ hfvirtualbooktours@gmail.com with any questions.



Red Fury Revolt Blog Tour Giveaway

Blog Tour | Seldom Come By by Sherryl Caulfield | Review

Please join Sherryl Caulfield as she tours the blogosphere for Seldom Come By, the first book in her Iceberg Trilogy, from November 24-December 13, and enter to win an eBook or Autographed copy!

Publication Date: December 10, 2013

Cedar Pocket Publishing

Formats: eBook, Paperback

Pages: 490

Series: Iceberg Trilogy

Genre: Historical Fiction

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Two years after the sinking of the Titanic, fifteen year-old Rebecca Crowe’s fascination with icebergs leads her to save a shipwrecked survivor, Samuel Dalton, the nineteen-year old son of a Toronto medical family.

Love sparks in the crystal cave of an iceberg but is thwarted by an unreasonable father and the Great War that drags Samuel and his brother, Matthew, to the Western Front as medical officers. Knowing Rebecca is home and safe in Newfoundland brings Samuel great comfort. But as the war moves towards its final harrowing days, they both discover that tragedy and terror can strike anywhere, setting their love on an unforeseen path.

Only when Samuel and Rebecca can fully come to terms with such devastating loss and their impossible choices can their love soar. With an emotional intensity reminiscent of The Bronze Horseman, Seldom Come By, named after an actual place in Newfoundland, is an unforgettable journey across waves and time and the full spectrum of human emotions.

Praise for Seldom Come By

“Seldom Come By is a haunting love story set against the windswept coast of Newfoundland. The story draws you in from the opening lines and takes you on a compelling journey across time and continents, through love, loss, heartache and healing. It is a beautiful and memorable story — a great accomplishment and a wonderful read.” – Julie Fison, Australia

“A wholly engaging read that wraps you up in another world. The story of how Samuel and Rebecca met and fell in love will always stay with me — and leaves me feeling as if I have already visited Newfoundland.” – Carolyn Wood, New Zealand

“If you love deep, epic, romantic stories this is one for you.” – Jeannie Zelos, United Kingdom

“Historical fiction is by far my favorite genre and this book captures the elements perfectly. An engaging, strong heroine, a dashing, honorable stranger, a brutal daily life existence in Newfoundland set during WWI. The story and characters are made more rich by the superb writing. I look forward to reading more from this author.” – Diane Tyson, USA

“This book was a real treat to read. By 30% in I was completely invested in the characters. The strength, passion and adversity that the couple have to endure are reminiscent of The Bronze Horseman, but beyond that, Rebecca and Samuel find their own way of handling things. I have already found myself recommending this book to others that have loved The Bronze Horseman. I do believe that if you enjoy an epic love story, this will make a fine reading suggestion.” – Karen Scott, Canada

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About the Author

Australian-born Sherryl Caulfield is a marketer, writer and traveller. After twenty years working for some of the world’s leading technology brands and a stint with Outward Bound, she longed to write about the human experience and the redemptive qualities of nature.

In 2006, haunted by an encounter with a woman she met in Canada, Sherryl started what has now become known as The Iceberg Trilogy. From her home in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, she distilled the lives of three generations of women – Rebecca, Evangeline and Lindsay – over the course of a century. In the telling of their stories she crafted a series rich in landscapes – of sea, land and the human soul.

For more information please visit Sherryl Caulfield's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.


My Review

I received a copy of Seldom Come By free of charge for an honest review. All thoughts expressed below are my own.

Now if I'm going to give an honest review I have to own up to the fact that I haven't actually finished Seldom Come By yet, but as far as I'm concerned that doesn't mean I can't review it all the same!

If you're a fan of epic, sweeping novels of historical romance, like Outlander, then you will enjoy this book. It's a tale of love during hard times, and frankly when were tales of love during easy times ever entertaining to read? In fact Seldom Come By is a great book to pick up right now for two reasons: the first being that it's currently winter, so a novel in a harsh Canadian setting, not unlike Stef Penney's The Tenderness of Wolves, is a perfect, atmospheric read for this time of year.

And the second reason? Well, unless you've been living under a rock since birth you'll know that 2014 marks the centenary of the start of WWI. Samuel, our male protagonist and Rebecca's love interest, finds himself on the Western Front to work as a medical officer there. One of the things I really like about this book is Samuel's profession; it's interesting to see someone sent to the Front to heal the soldiers rather than kill the enemy.

Ultimately this book is topical and dramatic. Is it the best book I have ever read? No, as is often the case with historical romance some areas can feel a little melodramatic, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth reading, especially if you're looking for a book you can really sink your teeth into while it snows outside.

Seldom Come By Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, November 24

Review at Beth's Book Nook Blog



Wednesday, November 26

Review & Interview at Jorie Loves a Story



Thursday, November 27

Review at Book Nerd



Friday, November 28

Review at Peeking Between the Pages



Monday, December 1

Review at Shelly's Book Shelves

Spotlight at Boom Baby Reviews



Tuesday, December 2

Review at 100 Pages a Day - Stephanie's Book Reviews



Wednesday, December 3

Spotlight at Mina's Bookshelf



Thursday, December 4

Guest Post at The Eclectic Reader



Friday, December 5

Review at Feminist Reflections



Saturday, December 6

Review at With Her Nose Stuck In A Book



Monday, December 8

Review at Oh, for the Hook of a Book!

Spotlight at Historical Fiction Connection



Tuesday, December 9

Guest Post at Let Them Read Books



Wednesday, December 10

Spotlight at Caroline Wilson Writes



Friday, December 12

Review at Curiouser and Curiouser



Saturday, December 13

Spotlight & Giveaway at Passages to the Past

Blog Tour | Voices Echo by Linda Lee Graham | Spotlight

Publication Date: June 16, 2014

Repository Press, LLC

eBook; 570 pages


Series: Voices Series

Genre: Romantic Historical Suspense


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The third book in the VOICES series, VOICES ECHO stands alone as a riveting depiction of both the beauty of 18th-century Jamaica and the horrors of plantation life in the British West Indies.

When Albert Ross sailed to Jamaica months after their wedding, Rhiannon Ross believed he'd abandoned her for the sanctuary of his West Indies plantation and complacent mulatta mistress. Not one to live life in limbo, Rhiannon has followed in a bid to secure the funds necessary to ensure her financial independence and position as his lawful wife, and to quell her growing attraction to her unsuitable American advisor, Liam Brock.

Determined to put the enticing Mrs. Ross out of his mind, Liam Brock accepts an assignment to escort a young heiress to her father's Jamaican estate. Convinced his and Rhiannon's ships have crossed paths, he is stunned to learn Rhiannon is still with her husband, and shocked when he finds her isolated and frightened--a shell of the vibrant woman who still fills his dreams. He begins to suspect that beneath the exotic beauty of an island teeming with vitality, there beats a sinister pulse.

As evidence of smuggling and dark magic are uncovered, Rhiannon realizes that not only is her plantation in danger, but the lives of those she holds dearest are at stake. Though she struggles to hide her feelings for Liam, she cannot bear the thought of him coming to harm because of her. As greed on the island evolves into violence and violence into murder, Liam and Rhiannon find themselves in the midst of a deadly intrigue. Both must decide how far they will go in the name of protecting the other, and how much they will sacrifice to attain a future neither thought possible.

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About the Author

History and real-life narratives had always blended in Graham's imagination, particularly when she delved into the stories of her family's ancestors. Eventually the engaging voices of characters who might have lived emerged. Tracing paper trails quickly gave way to creating her own stories, and she hasn't looked back since.

For more information please visit Linda Lee Graham's website and blog. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and Goodreads.

Voices Echo Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, November 3

Review & Giveaway at Historical Romance Lover


Tuesday, November 4

Review & Interview at A Cup of Tea & A Big Book


Wednesday, November 5

Review at Book Nerd


Monday, November 10

Spotlight & Giveaway at Mina's Bookshelf

Spotlight & Giveaway at Romance Junkies Blog


Wednesday, November 12

Review at Turning the Pages


Thursday, November 13

Guest Post at Bookish

Review at Romantic Historical Lovers


Monday, November 17

Interview at Book Babe


Tuesday, November 18

Review at My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews


Thursday, November 20

Spotlight & Giveaway at Teddy Rose Book Reviews & More


Sunday, November 23

Spotlight at With Her Nose Stuck In A Book


Monday, November 24

Review at CelticLady's Reviews


Wednesday, November 26

Review, Interview & Giveaway at A Way With Words


Thursday, November 27

Spotlight at Curiouser and Curiouser


Friday, November 28

Interview at Triclinium

My Writing Process!

I was tagged by the lovely Beth von Staats to take part in the 'My Writing Process' blog tour - thank you Beth! You can find her post here!

(No What's Up Wednesday post from me this week - my week's been that dull there's nothing worth mentioning!)

What are you working on?

I'm currently working on a historical/paranormal novel called Bloodroot and Bracken, which takes place in Lancaster during the mid-16th century. The story follows a woman called Jane Ask, a Protestant during the reign of Mary I, who is accused of witchcraft during her early 20s and then tortured. During her trial she sinks, and is therefore found innocent, but she spends the rest of her life struggling with PTSD.

Jane eventually marries a Scottish tutor, a Protestant like herself who has fled London, and has four children, three of whom survive infancy. When her only surviving daughter, Thora, performs magic, Jane must protect her from herself, and everyone else, when her powers grow stronger.

How does your work differ from others of it's genre?

When it comes to historical fiction set in the 16th century, I've found that most novels tend to be about men and women who are either members of the royal family or who are some form of nobility. I'm much more interested in what life was like for the every day person for whom life was a real struggle on a daily basis. That's not to say that there aren't pieces of historical fiction about the average person - of course there are - but I think there should be more of them.

In my experience I've also found that historical fiction is primarily either completely factual and grounded, or, if fantastical elements are included, some of the historical accuracy is lost. In my novel I'm trying to reach a balance between including magic, but also keeping the story as honest as I can in terms of historical accuracy.

Why do you write what you do?

Considering I've always loved history it took me quite a long time before I considered writing historical fiction. I was raised on Grimm's Fairy Tales, Hans Christian Andersen and Roald Dahl, so my first forrays into writing were always fantastical in some respect - even now, though I am writing historical fiction, there is magic present.

I listened to an interview with Hilary Mantel - which can be found here - in which she said 'history is not behind us, history is something we move through', and that really struck a chord with me. I think a lot of people are intimidated by historical fiction when they shouldn't be; 500 years ago the world was a little different but people were still people, and they had hopes and dreams and fears just like any of us. I would love it if I were to become published and encourage just one person to no longer be intimidated by history.

I also primarily write about women - my current WIP is about a woman and her daughter, after all; romance takes a backseat - because I find women fascinating. I'm not ashamed to say I'm a feminist (nor should anyone be) and I find myself exploring a lot of feminist issues in my work; particularly because my two protagonists are threatened by the society they live in, which is a society ruled by men and the church.

How does your writing process work?

If I'm being completely honest I'm still not sure if I even know the answer to this question yet. I know that my writing process still needs a lot of work; I need to get into the habit of planning just enough so that I can sit down and just start writing a draft, but not so much that the planning puts me off actually writing the story.

I still don't feel as though I write enough - in fact I know I don't - and I don't write everyday, which I really, really should, even if it's just a few words. I'm the Queen of procrastination!

One thing I know for sure is that I will rarely start writing something unless I know how it ends. In most cases, whether it's a short story or something longer, I will even write the final line of the piece. It doesn't have to stick, it can change at a later date, but if I know what I'm aiming towards I find the rest of the piece much easier to write!

I'm never entirely certain whether I start with a character or a plot, and to be honest I think it's neither. What I usually have in my head before I start writing something is a situation or a predicament. For example, I got the idea for my current WIP when one of my tutors at university mentioned that a lot of short stories contain a sense of irony - Roald Dahl's stories are proof enough of that - and for whatever reason the first thought that popped into my head was: 'imagine if a woman was accused of witchcraft, found innocent, and then had magical children?'

Just like that, I had an idea for a story. I wrote a 5,000 word short story that I was immensely proud of, and almost all of the feedback I got was: 'I'd love to see this turned into a novel'. I've always been intimidated by novels - I was never confident that I could create a decent story that consisted of 70,000 words which were just different combinations of 26 letters - and I've also always been wary of novels which started out as short stories. Most of the time they end up looking like novels that should have stayed as short stories.

Still, I let myself mull over the idea because I'd grown very attached to the characters I'd created. Slowly, the idea began to escalate, and when I decided to do my MA in Creative Writing I took the opportunity to stretch my story into a novel. I'm still in the middle of my MA now and the story has turned into something which I really do believe is on its way to being a novel I can be proud of!

I'm going to tag anyone who wants to participate, because I'm fairly sure pretty much everyone has participated in this blog hop by now! If not, consider yourself tagged!

J.