Recently I was selected by Rachel A. James to answer
four questions about my work in progress, and I’m happy to do that, but first,
I want to introduce you to Rachel.
Rachel is a newly signed author with Prism Book
Group, and her first novel to be published by Prism Book Group is The
Forgotten Princess of Elmetia.
I’ve read the book and
loved it. To be honest, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. My normal
selections for romance don’t include medieval times, but I’m happy I made an
exception with this book. I naturally love Christian stories, and this one
doesn’t disappoint. Even the war scenes that take place or tastefully done—a
feat every Christian author finds daunting.
The short blurb that
appears on Amazon says this. “It is 616AD, and one fatal night
the ancient Kingdom of Elmetia falls. Saxons kill the Elmetian King, and
capture Princess Teagen. Teagen poses as a slave girl and works for the Saxons in the Kingdom of Deira, until she discovers her brother is alive. She finds a way to escape, and her path crosses with Ryce the Warrior.
Struggling with his past and angry against the tyrant Saxon king, Ryce helps the princess in pursuit of her brother. But just as the connection between them intensifies, obstacles get in their way. The Saxon king now wants vengeance, and will stop at nothing to get it.”
What the blurb doesn’t tell you is that Princess Teagen is a mere child when her father is killed. This child changes garments with a peasant to conceal her identity. When the Saxons find the dead child clothed in sumptuous garments, they assume they’ve killed the princess. The story takes us through the harrowing experiences of Taegen’s rags to riches.
Here’s a few reviews left on Amazon.
Niccie wrote:
“A wonderful book of loss, family
love and true identity and future destiny restored! Rachel A. James is a
talented new author who captures every detail of an ancient era, and brings it
to life for the present day reader.
Rachel's style of writing draws you deep into the complex world of Teagen, a
Princess living captured in a world far removed from her royal position; while
carefully guiding you through the plot. The author's ability to provoke emotion,
helps you to become immediately connected to the characters and their
individual journey's. I couldn't wait to read on!”
Susan M. Baganz had the following to say:
Susan M. Baganz had the following to say:
“I really enjoyed reading 'The Forgotten
Princess of Elmetia'.
It had the perfect balance of romance and action with the story taking place in
a fascinating historical setting.
The characters were diverse and interesting, I really became engrossed in the
book and enjoyed reading every chapter.”
A.E. Sellers read and reviewed the book this way:
A.E. Sellers read and reviewed the book this way:
“This isn't the type of novel that I
would normally read so I was unsure as to how I would get on with it. However,
I was very pleasantly surprised! I quickly warmed to the main character of
Teagan, who, having endured tragedy in her life, takes the reader on a journey
of hope, faith and love. Warrior Ryce, the hero of the story, struggles with
his past actions and when his past and present collide he has some important
decision making to do.Well done Rachel A. James on you first novel, I look
forward to reading the next!”
Ms. James continues to write and now
works on The Forgotten Princess of Elmetia, The Last
Princess of Meigen, and a third novel, The Secret
Princess of Lindes.
I believe we will enjoy these
princess stories. Ms. James loves Christian romance and history, and the two make a wonderful combination
What are you working on?
Sarah is
out in the middle of the Pacific, on a boat, and she’s worried she can’t
swim. She’s afraid if the boat sinks, she'll drown. She doesn’t know if angels can swim…something
she neglected to learn before undertaking this mission. And what do to do with soggy wings? What if she has a Jonah experience? This
thought gives another cause for worry. While on earth, she’s often a klutz and
doesn’t know how to attend to mortal things. Sarah has united men and women before, but this time she is given a
challenge. An evil spirit dogs her wings and she has enough problems without
the wicked one throwing new dilemmas her way.
How
does my work differ from others of its genre?
I write fantasy from an angel’s point of
view. We view the situations through Sarah's eyes.
Why do I write what I do?
My angel series gives me an opportunity to express humor and teach
Christian concepts in an entertaining way.
How
does my writing process work?
Ideas come to me and I sit down at the computer and
begin. Many of the characters show up in each Sarah book. Mother Goodness, Celeste, Tomas and Christian
usually make an appearance, and I enjoy bringing them into the mix.
Prism Book Group has now released these three novellas are
featured in one book.
Sarah and the Internet Dating Service
Sarah and the Scary Ferris Wheel
Sarah and a Dad for Mandy
For your convenience, you can now read all three interdependent novellas under one cover.
Sarah & Three Times a Charm
Now I’m challenging Claire Sanders to tell us about her work in progress. You can find her answers on her FB page.
But then tragedy befalls. Uncertain and grief-stricken, Henrietta Davis must find the courage to take over her father’s position as bank president and find the embezzler who is slowly ruining her family’s business and good name.
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