Cathie Dunn writes...

I'm taking part in a wonderful Christmas Blog Hop: we're celebrating the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod ! Yes, it's all about books for Yule.  Throughout December, our group of historical fiction writers will give away free copies of our books, or offer them at reduced rates , for you to enjoy over the festive season! Make sure later to check the link at the end of this post to find all the other exciting, fascinating posts from my writer friends! The joy of gifts! But first, let me tell you a bit about what the 5th December meant to me when I was a child... Benvenuto di Giovanni December 6th is the feast day of St Nicholas (in the West; Eastern churches, where he is more popular, celebrate him on December 19th). The early Christian bishop is said to have died on 6th December AD 343.  It was said that, on his parents’ death, he gave away their wealth to the poor. He was also recorded as helping an impoverished man with the dowry for his three daughters, in that Nichol...

Time for a treat! Highland Arms is part of a brilliant selection in the Rogues of Winter giveaway by BookSweeps. Yes, readers have a chance to win some fabulous reads by bestselling romance authors, amongst us Glynnis Campbell, Michelle Styles and Samantha Holt, and a few other ’tasty’ treats to boot! So, hurry over to sign up to some brilliant author newsletters and get yourself into the draw for the big prizes! Just follow the link here: https://booksweeps.com/book-giveaway/medieval-scottish-old-world-romance-november-2018/  

Halloween Greetings to you all! My publisher, Crooked Cat , is having an ebook sale on Amazon over Halloween, where readers can grab some fabulous Kindle titles for just 99p / 99c ! No better way to spend crisp autumn evenings indoors than reading a good book or two. Apart from my own historical mystery romance, Dark Deceit , you can discover my fellow Cats (as we're all called) and their books. We have romantic fiction, thrillers, cosy crime, historical novels, a few clever non-fiction themes, so there's something for everyone.  If you don't know any of the Cats, simply go to your Amazon store and type in ’ Crooked Cat ’ – and our titles should appear.  In the meantime, I've also reduced Highland Arms to 99p / 99c. You can find me and all my titles here !  ~~~ Dark Deceit Murder. Betrayal. Hope. On his return from battle at Lincoln, Geoffrey de Mortagne, under-sheriff of Gloucester and spy for the Empress Matilda, assists a dying knight c...

“Reading is a form of escapism, and in Gardiner’s fiction,  we escape to places we’d never imagine journeying to.”  A.J. Kirby, ‘The New Short Review’ Today, I welcome editor and author, Jeff Gardiner. He has established a firm foothold in the writing world over the last couple of years. Apart from successful publications with Crooked Cat, Eibonvale Press and Tirgearr Publishing, he has just signed a 3-book deal with Accent Press. Many congratulations! But more about Jeff later. First of all, he talks about Love and Obsession... Love and Obsession My contemporary romance, ‘Treading On Dreams’, explores two themes: obsession and unrequited love. These two experiences are sometimes linked. Obsession can lead to the humiliation of your romantic desires being unwanted. Unreturned love can lead to an unhealthy obsession that turns into something darker: stalking, unreasonable behaviour, or worse… In ‘Treading On dreams’, Donny is a sensitive, romantic eig...

From today up to 6th January 2015, I'm celebrating the winter season with a group of fabulous  Crooked Cat authors! So, come and join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/737252102990447/ Find seasonal short stories and poems, excellent gift ideas and great reading material for the holidays when you finally get to put your feet up! Everyone welcome! We'll see you there! :-) 

Ahh, the cold season is upon us. Lounging on the sofa by a roaring fire, with a mug of tea or glass of wine, and enjoying a good read! ;-) So, what's better than stocking up on some fantastic releases when they're on special offer. Like now! The Crooked Cats are having their annual winter ebook sale from 7th-14th December 2013 !  All their ebooks (apart from latest releases) are available on Amazon for only 77p / 99c ! So, don't hesitate to grab your copy of a 5* gripping historical romantic murder mystery! Blurb: On his return from battle at Lincoln, Geoffrey de Mortagne, under-sheriff of Gloucester and spy for the Empress Matilda, assists a dying knight caught in an ambush. Promising to look after the welfare of the knight's only daughter, Geoffrey stays at her manor, investigating the murder. Keen to join the Empress on her progress through England, he is torn between his oath and his duty. Left to defend her manor following her father's death, Alleyne ...

The countdown is on! In just two days' time, a group of 13 fabulous authors (including me! ~pat on back~) are hosting a blog tour. But not only can you discover the works of these wonderful ladies, you can also win a great read! Sounds good, doesn't it? Every one of the authors on the tour are offering a free download - but you have to pay attention to win. Easy peasy! ;-) On the last day of the tour, Ginger Simpson is going to post up the questions. Don't worry - she'll attach a link to each author's post so you can quickly double check. Don't miss out on a chance to win a read of your choice by simply answering a question. Not rocket science, eh? :p Here's the glamorous line up: Jan. 12.   Caroline Clemmons  -  http://carolineclemmons.blogspot.com   Jan. 13.  Beth Trissel  -  http://bethrissel.wordpress.com   Jan. 14.  Roseanne Dowell  -  http://roseannedowellauthor.blogspot.com  Jan. 15.   Cathie ...