Tuesday, August 23, 2016

New Book Release: Between Two Fires by Mark Noce!

Hey, guys! A special friend of mine (and a longtime resident of the blogosphere) has debuted a book, and I am honored to share this with you on release day! Happy book birthday, Mark Noce. If you're in the mood for an excellent historical fiction tale set in medieval Wales, you're in for a treat. Here's more information. Read all about it!

https://www.amazon.com/Between-Two-Fires-Mark-Noce/dp/125007262X
Between Two Fires by Mark Noce

Saxon barbarians threaten to destroy medieval Wales. Lady Branwen becomes Wales’ last hope to unite their divided kingdoms when her father betroths her to a powerful Welsh warlord, the Hammer King.

But this fledgling alliance is fraught with enemies from within and without as Branwen herself becomes the target of assassinations and courtly intrigue. A young woman in a world of fierce warriors, she seeks to assert her own authority and preserve Wales against the barbarians. But when she falls for a young hedge knight named Artagan her world threatens to tear itself apart. Caught between her duty to her people and her love of a man she cannot have, Branwen must choose whether to preserve her royal marriage or to follow her heart. Somehow she must save her people and remain true to herself, before Saxon invaders and a mysterious traitor try to destroy her.


About the Author:
 
Mark Noce writes historical fiction with a passion, and eagerly reads everything from fantasy to literature. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he’s an avid traveler and backpacker, particularly in Europe and North America. He earned his BA and MA from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he also met his beautiful wife. By day, he is a Technical Writer, having spent much of his career at places like Google and Facebook. In addition to writing novels, he also writes short fiction online. When not reading or writing, he’s listening to U2, sailing his dad’s boat, or gardening with his family.

His debut novel, Between Two Fires, is published by Thomas Dunne Books (an imprint of St. Martin's Press and Macmillan). It is the first in a series of historical fiction novels set in medieval Wales. 


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Congrats again, Mark! I've been able to read the first few chapters, and all I can say is WOW! Mark did his research, and the story flows very well in this setting. I'm looking forward to finishing this.

What historical fiction titles have you found that you enjoyed? Has this piqued your interest? Will the lady tame the Hammer King?

I'm David, and if you look hard, there's a little Welch inside me!


16 comments:

  1. Big congratulations to Mark on his first book!

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  2. Thanks, David for the great shout out! Sooo pumped! :)

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  3. Congratulations, Mark! It sounds like a fabulous read!

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  4. Congratulations Mark, sounds a wonderful story. Why Wales?

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    1. Why Wales? Why not:) My main character demanded it I suppose:)

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  5. I saw this on somebody else's blog last week, and I definitely have it on my radar! I have an interest in this time period and setting.

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    1. Thank you, Dianne:) Glad it intrigues you:)

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  6. Many congrats to Mark! Been seeing his book all over the blogosphere lately, and it sounds fantastic...

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  7. Hi David, thrilled to see Mark's book here.

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  8. You've done a great job of making your book visible around the blogosphere lately. I hope it gives your book a huge kickstart.

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  9. Yes! Yay Mark! Awesome.

    Hey, DPK. It's been too long. I've missed you and your blog. Glad to be back in this familiar place. :) Hope you are beyond wonderful. :)

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  10. Congratulations, Mark. I hope you sell lots of copies. :)

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