My husband reads lots of nonfiction, especially history and biographies. I, on the other hand, love a book with a historical background, but I prefer fiction. I want a plot, a story, with a sense of a time period.
Right now, I’m reading the second book in Anna Lee Huber’s Lady Darby series, MORTAL ARTS. Set in Scotland in 1830, it’s a mystery–a little on the dark side–with the feeling of English lords and ladies with a bit of Gothic thrown in. I’m a fan.
I recently read Mae Clair’s END OF DAY, with a present day mystery linked to a heinous event that happened during the founding of Hode’s Hill in 1799. The chapters from the past added depth and gravity to a curse that’s released when Gabriel Vane’s remains are stolen from the town’s old church yard. Those scenes from the past were vivid and emotional.
Another author I return to with every new book she writes is my friend Julia Donner/ M.L. Rigdon. I love her Regency romances. They take me back to my love of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen. But she’s started a new historical Western romance series, and I love those books every bit as much.
That’s why I’m happy to share that the first book in her Westward Bound series, AVENUE TO HEAVEN, is available now on a Goodreads giveaway. 100 lucky winners will receive an e-book copy of her book. Here’s the link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway?sort=recently_listed&tab=recently_listed. And here’s a tiny tease about her book:
Hope you have a great week and Happy Writing!
Judi Lynn 
I love it when the blogger is so enthusiastic about the work they’re discussing. Julia has a good friend in you. And clearly a devoted fan.
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I love it when authors use history as a backdrop for a story, but I’m too lazy to do all the research myself, so I have to read others’ work.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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Any time. You know I love your writing.
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Oooh, so lovely to hear Julia has a new book! I do have a weakness for historical westerns 🙂
Congratulations, Julia! And many thanks for the shout-out on End of Day, Judi. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the story!
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You, Julia, and Anna Lee Huber are three of my favorite authors.
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I’m flattered to be included in such excellent company!
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i’m like you and your husband. I like non-fiction, History and War mostly, but I love fiction as well. Historical fiction done well is my favorite. Ken Follet and some Gore Vidal. Tell your husband about Michael and Jeff Shaara and you’ll have a convert.
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Will do. Thanks!
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