I worked on my first Kickstarter and it got approved! It’s for the Special Edition Hardcover of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 1: Archer and the release of Lady Wynwood’s Spies, volume 7: Spinster. I contacted my graphic designer about the Special Edition Hardcover of vol. 1: Archer—it’s going to be SO beautiful! The Kickstarter focuses on the Special Edition Hardcover, but it’ll also include vol. 7: Spinster so that it’ll sort of be like a launch day for vol. 7, too. A third special thing that’ll be in the Kickstarter is Special Edition Paperbacks of all the books in the series. They won’t be available in stores, just in the Kickstarter (and later, from my website, and also in my Patreon book box tiers if I decide to do them). The Kickstarter is not live yet, but you can follow it to be alerted when it has launched. (You may need to create a free Kickstarter account.) Follow Camy’s Kickstarter
Captain's Log, Stardate 11.18.2008
Shadow of Colossus
by
T.L. Higley
In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free. Will an explosive secret enslave her again?
The place is the island of Rhodes; the time, 227 BC. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaera, a high-priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible.
Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees.
Camy here:
What a terrific picture of ancient Greece! I love unique and interesting settings for historical novels, and this intrigued me from the moment I read about it.
I know practically nothing about the setting (Rhodes) or the time period, but the author makes them both come alive for me. There are a few unfamiliar words that are cleverly explained so that I feel like I’ve been seamlessly immersed in this new world.
The heroine’s painful past of being sold into high-priced prostitution made me immediately care for her. Her stony heart, a self-defense mechanism against the pain she has received, made me ache for her.
The hero, the bastard of a wealthy, powerful man who has just been recognized by him as his son, is not as vividly drawn as the heroine but still very intriguing. His poor past combined with his recent elevation to wealth and power makes him an interesting character.
The secondary characters are all just as unique and memorable. Overall, a stunning cast.
Although the heroine’s life is gritty, the story itself is not graphic. I don’t know if I’d give this book to a junior high school reader, but I’d have no qualms about giving it to a high school reader.
Download and read the first three chapters (.pdf) by clicking here.
Shadow of Colossusby
T.L. Higley
In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free. Will an explosive secret enslave her again?
The place is the island of Rhodes; the time, 227 BC. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaera, a high-priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible.
Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees.
Camy here:
What a terrific picture of ancient Greece! I love unique and interesting settings for historical novels, and this intrigued me from the moment I read about it.
I know practically nothing about the setting (Rhodes) or the time period, but the author makes them both come alive for me. There are a few unfamiliar words that are cleverly explained so that I feel like I’ve been seamlessly immersed in this new world.
The heroine’s painful past of being sold into high-priced prostitution made me immediately care for her. Her stony heart, a self-defense mechanism against the pain she has received, made me ache for her.
The hero, the bastard of a wealthy, powerful man who has just been recognized by him as his son, is not as vividly drawn as the heroine but still very intriguing. His poor past combined with his recent elevation to wealth and power makes him an interesting character.
The secondary characters are all just as unique and memorable. Overall, a stunning cast.
Although the heroine’s life is gritty, the story itself is not graphic. I don’t know if I’d give this book to a junior high school reader, but I’d have no qualms about giving it to a high school reader.
Download and read the first three chapters (.pdf) by clicking here.
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