Raven Rock has advanced to the Semi-Finals of Chanticleer International Book Reviews 2023 Goethe Historical Fiction Award! See the full list here.
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Review: The Wolf Queen by Marie McCurdy
The Wolf Queen by Marie McCurdy is based on the life of real historical figures Thusnelda of the Germanic Cherusci tribe and Arminius, a Germani chief raised as a Roman officer. I admit I did not know of these historical figures before reading this book, but their tale intrigued me to find out what happened… Continue reading Review: The Wolf Queen by Marie McCurdy
Raven Rock receives Honorable Mention in HFC Awards
Raven Rock has received an Honorable Mention in the Historical Fiction Company's 2023 Awards in the Literary category. See the full list here!
Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese weaves a backstory for a woman who (in this version) provided the inspiration for The Scarlet Letter's Hester Prynee. Young Scottish woman Isobel marries an apothecary whom she believes will provide for her a stable future. Isobel soon finds, however, that her husband has debts and is addicted to laudanum.… Continue reading Review: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Raven Rock receives 5-star review from The Historical Fiction Company
Click here to read The Historical Fiction Company's glowing review of Raven Rock!
Review: Matrix by Lauren Groff
Matrix by Lauren Groff has been on my TBR for ages, and it wasn't until I recently read The Vaster Wilds that I figured I better finally read this one. What I thought I was getting into: a historical novel about Eleanor of Aquitaine. What I actually got: Horny Medieval Nuns, but make it Literary… Continue reading Review: Matrix by Lauren Groff
Raven Rock ebook sale!
Review: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’ Farrell
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O' Farrell tells the tale of the brief, tenuous life of Lucrezia de' Medici, Duchess of Ferrara, who mysteriously died at the age of 16. After the sudden death of her betrothed older sister, Lucrezia is pushed into the role of replacement bride for Alfonso de' Este, Duke of Ferrera,… Continue reading Review: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’ Farrell
RAVEN ROCK IS OUT NOW
Raven Rock is now out on all platforms, both print and ebook formats! I will also be selling it in person at events. Please leave a review on any platform as reviews help indie authors tremendously in building readership. Thank you!
Review: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
I first fell in love with Lauren Groff's writing with her 2006 Atlantic short story "L. DeBard and Aliette." It has stuck with me since I first read it in graduate school, yet for some reason I haven't actually read any of her novels until The Vaster Wilds (Matrix has been on my to-read list… Continue reading Review: The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
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