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Creating Tension Without Using Gratuitous Violence: A Hostage to Heritage, Book Tour Stop 4

How far do crime fiction authors need to take violence in their stories to generate sufficient tension? Over on Mysteristas today, I have some ideas about getting the point across in a wartime setting without going overboard. Stop by and see if you agree with me.

A Hostage to Heritage just received its fourth five-star review on Amazon. “Ms. Adair truly deserves to be called the ‘Mistress of American Revolution historical fiction,’” says the reviewer. Oh, my. I’ll take that tiara. Thank you!

 

Remember these Goodreads giveaways this week:

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Hostage To Heritage

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Regulated for Murder

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

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The Unforgettable Hero: A Hostage to Heritage, Book Tour Stop 3

What makes the protagonist of a book or movie not just memorable but hauntingly unforgettable? Over on The Ladykillers today, I have some ideas about that. Stop by and see if you agree with me. Tell us who’s your favorite fictional hero.

 

Remember these Goodreads giveaways this week:

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Hostage To Heritage

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Regulated for Murder

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

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A Hostage to Heritage, Book Tour Stop 2

I’m chatting with mystery author Beth Groundwater on her blog today about hurricanes, redcoats, and Skyping. Stop by and comment by Thursday night, and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a copy of A Hostage to Heritage. Thanks!

 

Don't forget about these Goodreads giveaways this week:

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Hostage To Heritage

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Regulated for Murder

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

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Release Day for A Hostage to Heritage, Book Tour Stop 1

It’s Release Day for A Hostage to Heritage! Huzzah! The book is available as a paperback and in multiple ebook formats (Kindle, Smashwords).

A boy kidnapped for ransom. And a madman who didn't bargain on Michael Stoddard's tenacity.

Spring 1781. The American Revolution enters its seventh grueling year. In Wilmington, North Carolina, redcoat investigator Lieutenant Michael Stoddard expects to round up two miscreants before Lord Cornwallis's army arrives for supplies. But his quarries' trail crosses with that of a criminal who has abducted a high-profile English heir. Michael's efforts to track down the boy plunge him into a twilight of terror from radical insurrectionists, whiskey smugglers, and snarled secrets out of his own past in Yorkshire.

Today is also Stop 1 of the A Hostage to Heritage blog tour. I’m a guest on Jean Henry Mead’s Mysterious Writers blog, talking about the creative process and where all those redcoats come from. Please stop by and say hello.

Don't forget about these Goodreads giveaways this week:

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Hostage To Heritage

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Regulated for Murder

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

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A Hostage to Heritage: the Blog Tour

Huzzah! Michael Stoddard rides again! Here’s the schedule of my blog tour stops for the upcoming release of A Hostage to Heritage. At each stop, you'll find an essay or interview from me. The buzz is all about history, mystery, and writing.

Stop by, comment, and join the fun. Want to win a copy of A Hostage to Heritage? Among the blog stops are several book giveaways.

A huge thanks to all my blog hosts for their generosity!

 

22 April 2013
Mysterious Writers

23 April 2013
Beth Groundwater

24 April 2013
The Ladykillers

25 April 2013
Mysteristas

26 April 2013
Jenny Milchman
Writers Who Kill

28 April 2013
Jungle Red Writers

29 April 2013
Suite T

1 May 2013
Getting Medieval

2 May 2013
The River Time

3 May 2013
Crime Fiction Collective

4 May 2013
Poe’s Deadly Daughters

6 May 2013
Historical Fiction eBooks

7 May 2013
That Thing I Said

Note:  one or two stops may be added to this schedule.

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Hostage To Heritage

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Regulated for Murder

by Suzanne Adair

Giveaway ends April 26, 2013.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

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Advance Promotion from AOBibliosphere for A Hostage to Heritage

Advance promotion for A Hostage to Heritage.  What a nice gesture on the part of this book reviewer. Thanks!

 

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The Cover for A Hostage to Heritage

A Hostage to Heritage, second title in the Michael Stoddard American Revolution Thrillers series, is scheduled for a 26 April 2013 release. Here are the cover image and book jacket description:

A boy kidnapped for ransom. And a madman who didn't bargain on Michael Stoddard's tenacity.

Spring 1781. The American Revolution enters its seventh grueling year. In Wilmington, North Carolina, redcoat investigator Lieutenant Michael Stoddard expects to round up two miscreants before Lord Cornwallis's army arrives for supplies. But his quarries' trail crosses with that of a criminal who has abducted a high-profile English heir. Michael's efforts to track down the boy plunge him into a twilight of terror from radical insurrectionists, whiskey smugglers, and snarled secrets out of his own past in Yorkshire.

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The Winner of Blood Lance

Warren Bull has won a copy of Blood Lance by Jeri Westerson. Congrats to Warren Bull!

Thanks to Jeri Westerson for showing us the fate of a man who lost knighthood status during the Plantagenet and Tudor eras. Thanks, also, to everyone who visited and commented on Relevant History last week. Watch for another Relevant History post, coming soon.

 

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Book 'Em North Carolina 2013

On Saturday 23 February, I’ll be an author guest at the Book 'Em North Carolina annual event held at Robeson Community College in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Book 'Em is a partnership between authors and law enforcement. Its mission is to raise public awareness of the correlation between high illiteracy rates and high crime rates. The event brings together dozens of authors to speak on a variety of subjects and to sell their books. A portion of the proceeds raised from the event is given to the community for the purpose of increasing literacy and reducing crime.

The event is free and open to the public. All ages are encouraged to attend. There will be authors with children's books as well as authors from a large variety of genres: mystery/suspense, romance, historical, science fiction, non-fiction, and much more.

I’m on the “Settings in North Carolina” panel at 10 a.m. with Libby Bagby, Sandra Balzo, Stephanie Tyson, and Susan Whitfield.

The 2012 event was terrific fun and full of energy. We raised a whopping $9,000 for literacy campaigns and anti-crime efforts. The money was split between the following organizations:

• Communities In Schools of Robeson County
• The Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Robeson County (provides books to children ages 1 through 5)
• The Friends of the Robeson County Public Library
• Lumberton Police Department

What a great feeling, being part of a cause like this! If you’re in the Lumberton area on 23 February, please stop by and look me up.

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The Winner of Murder Manhattan Style

Norma Huss has won a copy of Murder Manhattan Style by Warren Bull. Congrats to Norma!

Thanks to Warren for an inspiring message about recognizing and seizing opportunity. Thanks, also, to everyone who visited and commented on Relevant History last week. Watch for another Relevant History post, coming soon.

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