During the beta reading phase of The Last Summoner: Conquest, my readers raised several questions about aspects of the tale that they found confusing. Of course, some of the issues were editorial, and I fixed them for the release of the book by the Irish Indie publisher PerchedCrowPress on January 5, 2024 (available for pre-orderContinue reading “Author’s Note: P. D. Londra”
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Iron — Kirkus Review
A satisfyingly gritty and complex tale of a noble Roman commander and a valiant Christian woman. In Cladáin’s historical novel, a Roman general experiences love and betrayal on the far northern frontier. The second book in the author’s The Iron Between trilogy continues the story of the Roman commander Agricola as he deals with frontierContinue reading “Iron — Kirkus Review”
Galley-Proof
Really impressed with this cover from the designers at PerchedCrowPress. I don’t think anyone could misunderstand what the book’s about. Like the look of it? You can get it at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CHL19RDQ.
Double Cover Reveal
Hammer — Review
This type of review always makes the heart skip. Hello, Here’s another fabulous novel to add to your reading lists: Hammer by Micheál Cladáin. Set in the days when the Roman armies sweep across the British Isles, it’s a gripping tale of political intrigues and personal vendettas. Highly recommended! https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/2023/02/review-hammer-by-micheal-cladain.html AncientBritain #HistoricalFiction #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #bookloverContinue reading “Hammer — Review”
Countdown Day 4
Pliny the Elder, famed for the attempted rescue of the victims of Vesuvius, during which he died. A literal translation would be “There’s truth in wine.”
The Last Five Swords – John De Búrca
What can I say about this book? The Last Five Swords returns to the type of epic fantasy I loved as a boy. Black and white images and short introductions at the start of each chapter returned me to authors like Jeffrey Farnol and Robert Jordan. Little mores written in Gaelic with a translation lendContinue reading “The Last Five Swords – John De Búrca”
Interview
Interview questions for @JohnDeBurca our #debut #author. 5 days. 5 questions. “What inspired you to write The Last Five Swords?”
Be Your Character
I read “be your character” somewhere, in one of the many articles I devour. It seems a little blasé and unrealistic. How can I be my character when I write pre-Christian Irish historical fantasy? My characters spent their lives chopping off heads, stealing and raping, drinking and debauching. If I took a method acting approachContinue reading “Be Your Character”