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Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson – Review, Guest Post + Giveaway
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Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
Published by The Wild Rose Press Inc on March 25, 2014
Pages: 299
Format: eBook
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She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
Today, Debbie Peterson is visiting Brooke Blogs with a fun guest post. Read on for Debbie’s ghost story. Thanks so much for stopping by, Debbie!
Ghost stories…Everyone has heard at least one. They are often told and retold during slumber parties and around late-night camp fires where spooky sounds and darkness prevails. Though fun to hear, most of us take them with a grain of salt. At least we take them with a grain of salt until we see an honest-to-goodness-can’t-find-another-reasonable-explanation ghost for ourselves.
Now because I am an author of paranormal romance, and most all of my books have at least one ghost lurking about (and most of them are my heroes,) I am often asked if I have seen a ghost myself.
The answer to that question, dear readers, is yes. Yes, I have. Skeptics will scoff, of course. They always do. Perhaps I merely hallucinated, they say, or perhaps something I ate didn’t agree with me. Surely, the nighttime shadows that creep in through windows made you “think” you saw a ghost. Oh, come on, Deb! Are you on meds? Alcohol? Drugs, perhaps? I know! You write about ghosts and therefore, your vivid imagination simply conjured one. Mystery solved.
Well, to set everyone’s mind at ease…I don’t indulge in drugs or alcohol (no, never) and I’ve yet to have a doctor prescribe anything more than an occasional antibiotic. I’ve only seen one very surprised ghost at night, and truly I don’t believe shadows could have explained his presence. For those wondering if I conjured the others while writing? Not even close. I saw my first ghost at the tender age of fourteen—in the broad light of day– and since I know you’re all dying (pardon) to hear the sordid details, I’ll get right to it.
But first, let me tell you that my parents assured me from the earliest days of my youth that ghosts simply didn’t exist. I believed them. At least I did until the day we helped move my grandparents from the home they built into another, that for over a century had stood on its foundation. Trust me, on that particular day, encountering a ghost didn’t even occur to me. I thought the two-story farmhouse simply charming.
Anyway, we had several trucks filled with boxes and furniture that needed unloading. Several friendly neighbors had come to help with the task and as you can imagine, I didn’t know or recognize any of them. After all, I lived in another state altogether. About an hour or so had lapsed when I picked up a box bound for the upstairs. Good. I had yet to see the upper floor and relished the opportunity. I climbed the winding staircase and noticed that other boxes were stacked in the room off to the right. As I headed in that direction, I saw a man standing just inside the doorway. He looked like an old farmer, dressed in bib
overalls, with a red-and-black plaid shirt worn underneath. His boots were just as old and worn as his faded, gray hat. The lenses of his eye-glasses were round and I noted a bit of sun-glare reflecting off of them. I assumed he was one of the helpful neighbors and due to his age, took on the task of directing traffic. I met his gaze head-on, gave him a friendly smile, and said:
“Where do you want me to put this box?”
A long lengthy silence followed. Very. Lengthy. I began to feel quite uncomfortable standing there holding that box. I didn’t know quite what to do. The minute I thought perhaps he didn’t hear the question, and thought I’d repeat it, the man simply disappeared. Yup! Right in front of my face…gone…just like that. With my heart beating wildly, I jetted down the steps and made all haste outside. I poked through the boxes looking for those labeled kitchen and made them my priority throughout the remainder of the day.
You want to know the interesting thing about that ghost? I couldn’t see through him. He looked just as solid as any other living soul. Though we visited my grandparents on several different occasions over the years, I never saw him again. However, he made his presence known by pacing back-and-forth upstairs. We would hear the creepy sounds of his slow, even boot-steps traipsing across the floors. All of us…five kids…two parents…and even they had to finally admit a ghost resided there…
So, tell me, have any of you ever seen a ghost?
Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson is a magnificent read! I was thoroughly entertained with the characters in this story. Mariah and Cailen were wonderful and I really liked them both right from the start. This was such a fun story and I loved delving into it. There was mystery, romance, ghosts, knights…everything that makes a story awesome. I would love to read more of Mariah and Cailen. I’ll definitely be seeking out more from Debbie Peterson.
Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson: Author Interview and Giveaway
Originally Posted By Kinky Vanilla Romance
Kinky Vanilla Romance is pleased to share Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson, a paranormal romance available now from The Wild Rose Press.
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Debbie will be awarding one Art print, inspired by the novel, and signed by the artist and an ebook copy of Van Locken’s Witch and Shadow of the Witte Wieven (books one and two in the Wieven series) to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Remember, the more stops you visit, the more chances you earn to win.
Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
EXCERPT
Did he find her “bonny” then? A blush stole across her cheeks as she shook her head. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard of the creatures.”
“Kelpie are water horses that are uncommonly strong. Their shiny coat comes in colors of both black and white. They have a mane and tail that never dries. No matter how long they remain on dry ground, th’ hair will drip water constantly from th’ ends. Although their skin shines like silk in th’ sun, it feels cold as stone when ye touch it no matter how warm th’ day. These ghostly horses use trickery to keep themselves hidden from your eyes or they simply transform into any normal creature, includin’ th’ shape of a comely man or woman. ’Tis in this way they lure ye to them. And, ’tis also said that once they take ye captive, they might never let ye go back to the surface.”
“That’s a very interesting story. Have you ever seen a kelpie yourself?” she asked.
Cailen chuckled as he shook his head. “Nay, I cannae, in all honesty, tell ye that I have.”
“So then you don’t really know if these ghostly creatures carry women off or not,” she challenged.
The look he gave her quite literally stole away her breath. He turned his body fully toward her then and moved closer still. His eyes bore into hers. “Nay, but th’ danger still exists of other ghostly creatures that might.”
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
I am excited to be here on your blog, so thank you very much for inviting me over for an interview!
How much of a story did you have in mind before you started writing Spirit of the Knight?
Sir Cailen is actually a minor character in my previously published novel Spirit of the Revolution. He was a fun character to write and as I completed the chapter in which he appeared, I knew he had to have a full story of his own.
What was your favorite chapter (or part) of Spirit of the Knight to write? Why?
I don’t really have a favorite because I truly enjoyed writing every single page. However, I found it great fun to write the scene wherein our astonished heroine comes face-to-face with the fourteenth century knight she has sketched and painted her entire life.
What about your characters surprised you while writing the story?
I would have to say Cailen’s attitude and Mariah’s spunk.
Is there a message in your writing you want readers to grasp?
That deep and abiding love will always find a way, regardless of hardship and seemingly impossible obstacles.
What is on your “keeper shelf” of books?
Now that’s a loaded question! I have well over a thousand books in my personal library. But, if something terrible destroyed that library and I had to begin again, I would have to replace the classics first…
How did you know that you should become an author?
My husband’s faith in me that I could actually do it.
What was your biggest challenge in getting published?
Not giving up on myself and implementing all I learned as I waded through a plethora of rejection letters.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
That I wouldn’t trade away any of those rejections letters, because in all reality, they made me a better writer.
What project are you working on now?
I am currently doing some revisions for a fantasy romance which takes place in a kingdom lost to history.
If you could travel in a time machine, would you go back to the past or into the future? Why?
I would definitely travel backward in time. I love history and there are so many people I would love to meet and events I would love to witness for myself.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Debbie has always had a soft spot for fairy tales, the joy of falling in love, and happily ever after endings. Stories of love and make believe filled her head for as long as she can remember. However, it was her beloved husband who encouraged, cajoled and inspired her to take up a pen and write some of them down. Her journey to published author could fill quite a few pages. However, in June of 2010, she submitted her debut novel “Spirit of the Rebellion” to her wonderful, patient, editor at The Wild Rose Press and the rest is history. She now has five published novels to her credit.
When she is not busy conjuring her latest novel, Debbie spends time with the members of her very large family, within the lovely, arid deserts of southern Nevada. She also pursues her interests in family history, mythology, and all things ancient and historic.
Connect with Debbie:
Website: http://dk-peterson.com/
Blog: http://debbie-peterson.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbiePeterson1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Debbie-Peterson-Author/214882805206529?ref=tn_tnmn
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/debpeterson1/
Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lockens-Witch-Wieven-Debbie-Peterson-ebook/dp/B00FWWXBES/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_d_4
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/van-lockens-witch-debbie-peterson/1117524840?ean=9780991068210
GIVEAWAY
Virtual Book Tour & Giveaway for Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
Originally Blogged By Queen of All She Reads
Welcome to my stop on the Virtual Book Tour, presented by Goddess Fish Promotions, for Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson. Please leave a comment or question to let Debbie know you stopped by. You can enter her tour wide giveaway, where Debbie will be awarding one Art print, inspired by the novel, and signed by the artist and an ebook copy of Van Locken’s Witch and Shadow of the Witte Wieven (books one and two in the Wieven series) to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour, by filling out the Rafflecopter form below. You must comment to enter the giveaway. You can also follow the rest of Debbie’s tour here, the more stops you visit, the better your odds of winning.
14th Century Romance and Its Appeal to Modern Women…by Debbie Peterson
I am an avid reader of historical romance. Stories penned by authors such as Victoria Holt, Mary Stewart, Johanna Lindsey and Kathleen Woodiness have always ranked high on by TBR list. Now, before we go any further, I need you to keep in mind that we are talking FICTION, which in no way resembles real life as set forth by competent historians.
Yes, I am well aware that during the medieval era, marriages were, more often than not, arranged by parents looking for the best deal…never mind the best deal might be old, overweight, and a winebibber with questionable habits and hygiene. If you were a peasant, food and shelter were difficult to come by and a person had to scrape together a living any way that presented itself. Most likely, romance was secondary to all of that. If you happened to be born a noble, you were married off to someone that could enhance family holdings or forge a bond between kingdoms and countries, and it didn’t matter a whit if you even liked (much less loved) said future spouse. What about that hideous plague, which lurked in shadows just waiting for an opportunity to pounce upon a vast array of victims? Not at all good for the teeth, complexion, and general well-being…
Be that as it may, I am here to tell you that fictional books are not required to address any of those things. I mean, why on earth would we focus on the negative and depressing anyway? No, instead, we focus our gaze on the beauty found in medieval settings. Pristine landscapes, grand castles, idyllic court life, and pampered ladies dressed to kill in silk, satin and lace. We allow our imagination to soar when we envision a daring, brave, stalwart knight in armor that does not shine. Indeed, the armor of our hero would be worn, tarnished, and all banged up from the countless, up-close-and-personal battles in which he prevailed against each and every adversary. Those battles gave him his strength and audacity.
The very strength and audacity, in fact, he uses to win the one and only woman (with beauty, strength, and virtues of her own) that could ever possibly capture our hero’s heart, though many women have tried and failed.
These are the things that have captured my attention as these medieval stories unfold, be they woven from a love-at-first-sight-just-have-to-have-him-or-her, or that incredibly-difficult-almost-impossible-to find happily-ever-after in which love prevails despite the obstacles and leaves me with a most contented sigh.
How about you? What it is that draws you to historical romance?
Spirit of the Knight
By Debbie Peterson
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
Release date: March 25, 2014
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Historical Romance
Length: 299 Pages
ISBN: 9781628302769
ASIN: B00J9OAMZQ
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About the book:
She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
Excerpt
Did he find her “bonny” then? A blush stole across her cheeks as she shook her head. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard of the creatures.”
“Kelpie are water horses that are uncommonly strong. Their shiny coat comes in colors of both black and white. They have a mane and tail that never dries. No matter how long they remain on dry ground, th’ hair will drip water constantly from th’ ends. Although their
skin shines like silk in th’ sun, it feels cold as stone when ye touch it no matter how warm th’ day. These ghostly horses use trickery to keep themselves hidden from your eyes or they simply transform into any normal creature, includin’ th’ shape of a comely man or woman. ’Tis in this way they lure ye to them. And, ’tis also said that once they take ye captive, they might never let ye go back to the surface.”
“That’s a very interesting story. Have you ever seen a kelpie yourself?” she asked.
Cailen chuckled as he shook his head. “Nay, I cannae, in all honesty, tell ye that I have.”
“So then you don’t really know if these ghostly creatures carry women off or not,” she challenged.
The look he gave her quite literally stole away her breath. He turned his body fully toward her then and moved closer still. His eyes bore into hers. “Nay, but th’ danger still exists of other ghostly creatures that might.”
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Debbie has always had a soft spot for fairy tales, the joy of falling in love, and happily ever after endings. Stories of love and make believe filled her head for as long as she can remember. However, it was her beloved husband who encouraged, cajoled and inspired her to take up a pen and write some of them down. Her journey to published author could fill quite a few pages. However, in June of 2010, she submitted her debut novel “Spirit of the Rebellion” to her wonderful, patient, editor at The Wild Rose Press and the rest is history. She now has five published novels to her credit.
When she is not busy conjuring her latest novel, Debbie spends time with the members of her very large family, within the lovely, arid deserts of southern Nevada. She also pursues her interests in family history, mythology, and all things ancient and historic.
Connect with Debbie:
Website: http://dk-peterson.com/
Blog: http://debbie-peterson.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbiePeterson1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Debbie-Peterson-Author/214882805206529?ref=tn_tnmn
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/debpeterson1/
The Long and Winding Road
The Long and Winding Road
Originally Blogged By Writers and Authors
Posted by Jo Linsdell at 8:30 AM
While considering my personal journey from aspiring writer to published author, the old Beatle’s song, “The Long and Winding Road,” leaps into mind, because it describes my experiences best. But to keep this post short and to the point, I will offer the following:
Let’s begin with the rejections. I have acquired quite a collection over the years. Most of them were “form” letters. However, some of them arrived with a personal note. I valued the personal ones. They encouraged, they praised, and they kept me going. Yet, despite the kindnesses and compliments, none of them ever told me what I needed to do to improve. One suggested hiring an editor. Not a bad idea if one can afford it. I couldn’t.
I read and reread the books of my favorite authors and discovered things they did that I had omitted. From there I endlessly revised—or at least it felt like I did. Finally, I submitted one of my novels for consideration. (I had two at the time I believed acceptable).The editor that read Spirit of the Rebellion praised and encouraged. But–she said–if I ever expected to publish that novel, I needed to make a host of revisions. Didn’t I just do that? Well, obviously not nearly enough.
The good news was that this editor was different. She was kind enough to give me direction. In addition to the advice given, she said that if I made the suggested revisions, I could submit the work again. Wow! Really? She didn’t have to ask me twice. This sweet editor worked with me for months. She gave me guidance each step of the way and I learned far more than I had ever learned before! Finally, she offered me my first contract.
What did my editor teach me? She taught me that first and foremost, I needed to acquire patience and perseverance. Then she taught me what to do between writing “the end” and submitting my work to a publisher. Would you like to hear a few of the important ones, just in case you don’t land that special editor?
Polish the tarnished silver until it shines: This means I need to edit and re-edit each sentence of each manuscript I write until I can recite the pages in my sleep. I have learned to delete those passages (though dear to my heart) that slow the tempo of my story. At times, I kicked an entire subplot into the garbage can. (Don’t worry; I eventually got over it.) Pay attention to punctuation and grammar. They do matter.
Keeping my reader engaged in the story: She taught me to watch for those pesky passages that sneak into the story that “tell” instead of “show.” Your readers want to live your story alongside your characters. Give them every opportunity to do that.
Find at least one critique partner (no, not your mother, but she can read it too), the more the merrier. I now have five. They receive a copy of each manuscript I write and in turn, they give me their honest thoughts and criticisms with each and every revision. I don’t take offence when they give it. I carefully consider everything they say, and then I edit my manuscript again.
At the end of the day: The final novel has always turned out far better than the first effort. In fact, I can honestly say, there is no comparison between version one and version ten or twenty.
As I look back on this journey, I see a lot of hard work, and the proverbial blood, sweat and tears. But I also see the exhilarating moments of joy as well. Along the way, I have received quite an education, and education that will never end, no matter how many novels I may write. All in all, the bumpy ride is well worth the final destination and for the struggling writers out there, I highly recommend that ride.
Debbie has always had a soft spot for fairy tales, the joy of falling in love, and happily ever after endings. Stories of love and make believe filled her head for as long as she can remember. However, it was her beloved husband who encouraged, cajoled and inspired her to take up a pen and write some of them down. Her journey to published author could fill quite a few pages. However, in June of 2010, she submitted her debut novel “Spirit of the Rebellion” to her wonderful, patient, editor at The Wild Rose Press and the rest is history. She now has five published novels to her credit.
When she is not busy conjuring her latest novel, Debbie spends time with the members of her very large family, within the lovely, arid deserts of southern Nevada. She also pursues her interests in family history, mythology, and all things ancient and historic.
Connect with Debbie:
Website: http://dk-peterson.com/
Blog: http://debbie-peterson.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbiePeterson1
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Blog Tour + Interview: TAMING MISS TISDALE by Jessica Jefferson
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Welcome to Virtual Name Before the Masses Tour forTAMING MISS TISDALE by Jessica Jefferson
TAMING MISS TISDALE
(Regency Blooms #2)
by Jessica Jefferson
Synopsis:
Miss Tamsin Tisdale believes herself to be completely unsuitable for London life. After a myriad of social mishaps, and the potential ruination of her family name, she’s shipped away to her cousin’s northern estate. Only after she comes to her senses will she be welcomed home.
Marcus Winston, the Duke of Grayson, has a lackluster reputation. The last in a dying line, he’s endured a protected life—rank with privilege, encumbered by isolation. After a brief encounter with rebellion, he learns the devastating consequences of his carelessness and willingly accepts living life from inside his gilded cage.
However, a chance meeting with the brazen Miss Tisdale gives Marc the opportunity to reinvent himself into the man he’s always dreamed of being. When his deception comes to…
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Giveaway: Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
One Have My Favorite Books and it has been fun to follow this Book Tour!!
Spirit of the Knight
by Debbie Peterson
BLURB:
She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
5 fangs
I received this book from the author and Paranormal…
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Interview & Giveaway – Spirit of the Knight by Debbie Peterson
As Blogged By BookLover Sue
Spirit of the Knight
by Debbie Peterson
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BLURB:
She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
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Excerpt:
He tilted his head to the side and shrugged. “It wouldn’t have mattered. I didn’t know when I brewed it that you had already given your heart away. And of all th’ stupid, ridiculous things you could possibly do, you gave your heart to a ghost. I should have realized it from th’ beginning when I first laid eyes on your sketches. Therefore, my potion wouldn’t have had th’ desired effect.”
“And you think this new one will?”
“Och, without doubt.” He nodded his confidence. “This one will make you forget any of th’ knights ever existed. Do ye ken? All your memories of them will be gone in th’ mere blink of an eye.”
The arrogant tone roused her temper even further. “Just so you know—there’s not an herb, potion, or magic incantation powerful enough to erase Cailen from my heart. He’s possessed it far too long. You’re wasting your time.”
He shrugged. “We’ll see.”
Though she tried not to show it, Evan’s calm assurance scared her half to death. Her thoughts drifted to Cailen. Surely when he returned to the castle, he would move heaven and earth to find her. If she called out to him periodically, he would hear her. He could find her simply by following the sound of her voice—
“If you’re thinking your knight will rescue you, let me save you th’ trouble of hoping,” he said. “Cailen is not coming back.”
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Let’s learn a little about Debbie Peterson:
I am really excited to visit your blog, so thank you very much for the invitation. I know that you have some questions for me, so let the games begin!
Booklover Sue: What is your writing environment?
My work desk is tucked away inside a room just off my library. Each wall in that room has a specific theme that changes from time to time. Right now I have a Civil War wall (my nod to Spirit of the Rebellion), a Revolutionary war wall (Spirit of the Revolution), and a Medieval-themed wall wherein “The Accolade” by Edmund Blair Leighton is my centerpiece in honor of Spirit of the Knight. At present, I am contemplating what I want to hang on that fourth wall. The possibilities are endless, right? So, anyone care to make a suggestion?
Booklover Sue: Who is your perfect hero and why?
I have two. First up, my beloved husband is my perfect hero. He is and always has been my greatest friend, my confidant, my protector and my sweetheart. The icing on that cake? In all of our thirty-seven years together, he has never once failed to make me feel deeply loved and incredibly cherished. No wonder you can find a little bit of him in every one of my heroes.
My Dad is the other. He was/is one of the greatest, kindest, patient, most loving men to have ever walked the face of the earth. The world truly needs more men just like him. Enough said…
Booklover Sue: What authors have caught your interest lately and why?
At the risk of sounding boring—here of late, I have been devouring the works and writers of the classics. Authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Mary Shelley, and Charles Dickens to name a few. In the past, other books and more contemporary authors have always taken precedence over my desire to read them. Now just seemed like the perfect time to finally indulge that desire!
Booklover Sue: What type of book have you always wanted to write?
A very, very good one! Of course, I’m such a romantic, I’m afraid the subject matter would still have to fall under the genre of romance coupled with adventure and at least a touch of the paranormal.
Booklover Sue: Top 3 things on your bucket list?
Before I kick that proverbial bucket, I would really like to visit some of the castles in the United Kingdom that I blog and write about…preferably without any other tourists in the vicinity. I would also love to travel to all of the countries that make up the ancestral blood flowing through my veins. Now, in regards to that ancestry, I would finally like to solve the mystery surrounding Reuben Wallace and Amy Grimes (My great-great grandparents) before I meet them on the other side…
Booklover Sue: How did you get the idea for this particular novel?
I suppose simply from my love of castles and “knights in not-so-shining armor.” I have several such stories floating around inside my head. Now having said that, I will also tell you that Sir Cailen is a minor character in Spirit of the Revolution. He was so much fun to write that I knew he needed a story of his own.
Booklover Sue: What is your favorite scene in your new release?
I thoroughly enjoyed writing every page of “Spirit of the Knight,” so narrowing down a favorite scene is nigh on impossible. Now having said that, I do have a soft spot for the scene in which Mariah realizes her knight truly exists.
Booklover Sue: What are you working on now and when can we expect it to be available?
At the moment I am working on my revisions for “Court of the Hawk,” which is a fantasy romance surrounding a lost kingdom. Hopefully it will be available sometime in 2015.
Booklover Sue: What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I have a passion for genealogy. I love uncovering the lives and loves of my ancestors and spend quite a bit of my time (probably far more than I should) doing just that.
Booklover Sue: What would you consider a perfect date?
My idea of the perfect date is a long, hand-in-hand walk underneath the stars, a glorious sunset or even a spectacular sunrise. That walk could take place on a sandy beach, meadow, park, or even the mountains. Such a setting gives one the unfettered ability to speak of things of the heart. I can’t imagine anything better.
Booklover Sue: What is one interesting fact about you that readers don’t know?
I hate speaking in public… It’s just not something I do well.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Debbie has always had a soft spot for fairy tales, the joy of falling in love, and happily ever after endings. Stories of love and make believe filled her head for as long as she can remember. However, it was her beloved husband who encouraged, cajoled and inspired her to take up a pen and write some of them down. Her journey to published author could fill quite a few pages. However, in June of 2010, she submitted her debut novel “Spirit of the Rebellion” to her wonderful, patient, editor at The Wild Rose Press and the rest is history. She now has five published novels to her credit.
When she is not busy conjuring her latest novel, Debbie spends time with the members of her very large family, within the lovely, arid deserts of southern Nevada. She also pursues her interests in family history, mythology, and all things ancient and historic.
Connect with Debbie:
Website: http://dk-peterson.com/
Blog: http://debbie-peterson.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebbiePeterson1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Debbie-Peterson-Author/214882805206529?ref=tn_tnmn
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/debpeterson1/
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Giveaway:
Debbie will be awarding one Art print, inspired by the novel, and signed by the artist and an ebook copy of Van Locken’s Witch and Shadow of the Witte Wieven (books one and two in the Wieven series) to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour.
The more you comment, the better your chances of winning!
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Spirit of the Knight: Awesome Guest Post + Giveaway Blogged By Literaria/Spirit Of The Knight Book Tour
Spirit of the Knight: awesome guest post + giveaway
Such a romantic premise this book has, I’ve always loved a good curse mixed with doomed romance and time paradoxes. The author of Spirit of the Knight has generously agreed to a guest post here on Literaria, and I’m so thrilled about the topic. She wrote a beautiful piece. Thank you so much, Debbie Peterson :o)
GUEST POST
What if my favourite painting came to life?
This fun question is a very difficult one for me to answer because I have so many paintings in my favorite category and all with different themes. Nonetheless, because this book tour is all about Spirit of the Knight, I decided to focus on The Accolade, by Edmund Blair Leighton. This lovely painting hangs above the roll top desk in my library. I look at–and enjoy it–quite often. So, if this painting came to life, I would surely be a lady of the court. As such, I would have the opportunity of standing in attendance while this handsome man, after many years of preparation, received his knighthood.
He launched his quest around the age of seven as he became a page. At this stage of his training he learned a variety of skills including manners, obedience, riding, hunting, and hawking. By the age of twelve or so, he would have become a squire or an apprentice to the knights and by assisting and observing, he learned how to use a variety of weapons and how to become a fearsome, military warrior. He learned the rules of Heraldry and all about Chivalry, or the knightly system consisting of its religious, moral, and social code.
Finally, around the age of twenty-one, considered skilled and worthy, his leaders informed him that he had completed his training most admirably and would officially become a knight. He began this ritual with a bath, which symbolizes purification. After he bathed, he went to the castle chapel. There, before the altar on which had been placed a sword and shield blessed by the priest, he spent the remainder of the night engaged in silent prayer. In the morning, he attended mass.
Excitement consumed me as our soon-to-be knight entered the grand hall and knelt before the beautiful queen, who had already taken possession of the sword and shield. She then spoke of the solemn oaths and obligations he had vowed to keep, which, among other things, included loyalty, honor, justice, and protection of the weak. After her moving speech (or just plain boring), she concluded the ceremony with a tap on each of our knight’s shoulders. Cheers and applause followed the dubbing, as did the music and fanfare.
At once, the grand feast, hours in the making, filled the tables. The food smells so good and for quite some time has enticed and beckoned us to the table. Our valiant warrior, surrounded by his fellow knights, didn’t waste any time at all in partaking of the delicious fare. But who could really blame them? Boisterous chatter, good-natured insults, and barbs, accompanied the meal. Of course, the ladies of the court made every effort to appear demure, but we enjoyed the feast just as well. However, despite all the delectable food, we couldn’t wait for the meal to end… and why? Well, our personal, elaborate toilettes and exquisite new gowns were all designed for the evening, where we are looking quite forward to dancing the night away with brawny knights and handsome lords…
Oh, and did I mention? We have a jousting tournament to attend in the morning!
Spirit of the Knight
by Debbie Peterson
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She fell deeply in love with him in the early days of her childhood. And in return, she captured his heart the moment he first cast his gaze upon her…
Renowned artist, Mariah Jennings hired to paint a thirteenth-century Scottish castle, gets the shock of her life when she encounters the handsome knight who has dominated a lifetime of portraits and sketchbooks.
But Sir Cailen Braithnoch is no ordinary ghost, nor did he suffer an ordinary death. Magic of the blackest kind cast a pall over the knights centuries ago. As the ghost and his lady seek to unravel the paradox surrounding his death, black arts, otherworldly forces, and a jealous rival conspire against them.
Will those forces tear them apart, or is their love destined to last throughout the ages?
About the author…
Debbie has always had a soft spot for fairy tales, the joy of falling in love, and happily ever after endings. Stories of love and make believe filled her head for as long as she can remember. However, it was her beloved husband who encouraged, cajoled and inspired her to take up a pen and write some of them down. Her journey to published author could fill quite a few pages. However, in June of 2010, she submitted her debut novel “Spirit of the Rebellion” to her wonderful, patient, editor at The Wild Rose Press and the rest is history. She now has five published novels to her credit.
When she is not busy conjuring her latest novel, Debbie spends time with the members of her very large family, within the lovely, arid deserts of southern Nevada. She also pursues her interests in family history, mythology, and all things ancient and historic.
Connect with Debbie:
Website – Blog – Twitter – Facebook – Pinterest
Buy Links:
GIVEAWAY TIME
Debbie will be awarding one Art print, inspired by the novel, and signed by the artist and an ebook copy of Van Locken’s Witch and Shadow of the Witte Wieven (books one and two in the Wieven series) to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour
I’m also madly in love with The Accolade. It has haunted my fantasies since I was a teenager dreaming of a knight in shining armour and seemingly perfect medieval times. As I said, fantasies ;o)
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