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Gabriele Wills, Author of The Summer Before the Storm: On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on December 12th, 2012

Description of The Summer Before the Storm:

Publisher: Mindshadows, 2006
Category: Historical Fiction
Tour Dates: November, 2012
Available in: Print and Kindle, 551 pages

It’s the Age of Elegance in the summer playground of the affluent and powerful. Amid the pristine, island-dotted lakes and pine-scented forests of the Canadian wilderness, the young and carefree amuse themselves with glittering balls and friendly competitions. The summer of 1914 promises to be different when the ambitious and destitute son of a disowned heir joins his wealthy family at their cottage on Wyndwood Island. Through Jack’s introduction into the privileged life of the aristocratic Wyndhams and their illustrious social circle, he seeks opportunities and alliances to better himself, including in his schemes, his beautiful and audacious cousin, Victoria.

But their charmed lives begin to unravel with the onset of the Great War, in which many are destined to become part of the “lost generation”.

This richly textured tale takes the reader on an unforgettable journey from romantic moonlight cruises to the horrific sinking of the Lusitania, from regattas on the water to combat in the skies over France, from extravagant mansions to deadly trenches – from innocence to nationhood.

The Summer Before The Storm, the first of the epic Muskoka Trilogy, evokes a gracious, bygone era that still resonates in this legendary land of lakes.

This novel was chosen by the Muskoka Chautauqua for their esteemed Reading List in 2010.

If you are a Downton Abbey fan, chances are you will love this book and the rest of the series!

Praise for The Summer Before the Storm:

“The Summer Before the Storm is a richly detailed, complex novel- one that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. The details have been painstakingly researched, and when Gabriele Wills described a scene or a home, I felt as if I was actually right there along the characters.  She makes her characters multi-layered, revealing only small parts of their personality at a time.  The Summer Before the Storm offers a realistic reflection on the war from a uniquely Canadian perspective, and incorporates romance, betrayal, family dynamics, and loyalty within its pages.”- Jonita, The Book Chick

“I very much enjoyed the Muskoka-tale, describing a world I’ve never known and could not even have imagined before, and here it came alive in a way that made me almost feel part of it. And I was fascinated by all those different characters, whom I soon felt very close to, following their trials and adventures, hopes and despairs.  Highly recommended!”- Gisela Kretzschmar, Focus on Books

“It was by chance that Gabriele Wills’ novel The Summer Before the Storm fell into my lap. It had been forwarded to the Forester for review and it was the cover that caught my eye. One shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but the glossy photograph of the prow of an antique boat and the line “The First of the Muskoka Novels” invited me in. I began to read and was immediately drawn toward the saga’s rich cast of fictitious characters – the aristocratic Wyndhams and their social circle of friends…  It is impossible not to be drawn into the lives and emotions of the eminently believable characters…  Wills melds historical fact and fiction with aplomb, giving the reader insight into Muskoka’s gracious bygone era and the horrors that faced so many young Canadian men and women in World War I.”- Gillian Brunette,  “The Huntsville Forester”

“The Summer Before the Storm by Gabriele Wills is a beautifully written story that shows humanity from all walks of life – from the very wealthy to the poorest – playing out their differences and commonalities. The cover is colorful and eye-catching. The map and other front matter are very helpful. The opening paragraph serves several purposes – to show the era, to set the tone of the story, and to provide a hook that will keep fans turning the pages. All the dialogue is strong, natural, and true to each character. There is good balance between narrative and dialogue. The book sets the stage for the series extremely well. “- Writer’s Digest Magazine

” An endearing, engaging, and charismatic historical fiction set in the beautiful Muskoka’s in the year 1914. The cast of characters are endless and cover both ends of the spectrum from the proper, well-mannered and etiquettely correct, to the shifty, devious and flouting!  I fell in love with Ria and Chas.  Gabriele Wills deserves a standing ovation for the research and knowledge that went into this book, and for the skill she possesses in writing with such clarity and vivid detail that the reader is transplanted back in time, awakening your five senses as if you were there. Everyone young and old needs to peruse this brilliant piece of literary genius!!!”- Louise, The BookBag Lady

About Gabriele Wills:

The author of five highly acclaimed historical novels, Gabriele loves to recreate an era in which she can immerse herself (and readers), by weaving compelling stories around meticulously researched facts. Her characters are best friends, whom others are now calling “cherished friends”.

With degrees in the social sciences and education, Gabriele has had a varied career as an educator, literacy coordinator, and website designer, and has been an active community volunteer, particularly in heritage preservation. But writing fiction has always been her passion. Her first short story appeared in the Canadian Authors Association Winners’ Circle 5 Anthology. In 2001, she produced an award-nominated feature on CBC Radio’s “Outfront”.

Born in Germany, Gabriele emigrated to Canada as a young child. She grew up in Lindsay, Ontario, enjoyed several years in Ottawa, and currently resides in Guelph with her husband. She is the proud mother of an accomplished daughter, with whom she is collaborating on an historical YA novel. Visit her at Mindshadows.com for more information.

Gabriele’s Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/GabrieleWills
Gabriele on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GabrieleWills

Follow the Tour:
Books and Needlepoint  Nov 2 Guest Post & Giveaway
Broken Teepee Nov 2 Review
Bags, Books & Bon Jovi Nov 5 Review
BookNAround Nov 6 Review
Historical Tapestry Nov 6 Guest Post
Griperang’s Bookmarks Nov  7 Review & Giveaway
To Read or Not to Read Nov 8 Review
To Read or Not to Read Nov 9 Guest Post & Giveaway
ReadingPenguin Nov 9 Review
PopcornReads.com Nov 12 Review
Bassgiraffe’s Thoughts Nov 13 Review & Giveaway
West Metro Mommy Nov 14 Review
Celtic Lady Nov 16 Interview & Giveaway
The Eclectic Reader Nov 19 Review & Giveaway 
Book Dilettante Nov 20 Review
No Wasted Ink  Nov 21 Interview
Em Sun Nov 22 Review
J.A. Beard Nov 24 Interview
Blue Book Case  Nov 26 Review
My Devotional Thoughts Nov 26 Guest Post & Giveaway
My Devotional Thoughts Nov 27 Review
Book Lover’s Library Nov 28 Review
Butterfly-o-Meter Books  Nov 28 Excerpt & Giveaway
Stitch, Read, Cook Dec 3 Review
Stitch, Read, Cook Dec 4 Guest Post
Peaceful Wishing Dec 5 Review
Sweeps4Bloggers Dec 5 Review & Giveaway
Mom In Love With Fiction Dec 6 Review
M. Denise C. Dec 7 Review

Connie Corcoran Wilson, Author of Hellfire and Damnation II: On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on November 2nd, 2012

Hellfire & Damnation by Connie Corcoran WilsonDescription of Hellfire & Damnation II:

Publisher: Merry Blacksmith Press, August 1, 2012 Category: Short Stories, Psychological Thriller
Tour Dates: October, 2012 Available in: Print, Kindle, Epub & PDF, 168 pages

Cover Art by Vincent Chong.

Hellfire & Damnation II is the sequel to the well-received  award-winning short story collection Hellfire & Damnation (www.HellfireAndDamnationTheBook.com) (E-Lit award, Silver Feather award). The first collection contained 15 short stories that described the sins punished at each of the 9 Circles of Hell within Dante’s Inferno. With that framing device and an Introduction by William F. Nolan (Logan’s Run), the 2011 visit to Hell was 47,000 words that critics called “blazingly original.”

The sequel, Hellfire & Damnation II, is slightly longer, at 53,000 words, containing 11 short stories that, once again, address the sins punished at each of the 9 Circles of Hell. Plus, this time, there is an illustration for each story and a From the Author section, which describes the inspiration for each story. [There are no recurring characters, however, so no need to have read the first book in order to plunge into the second.]

As 5-time Stoker(R) winner Gary Braunbeck said: “I really don’t know how she managed to do it, but Wilson surpasses her previous Hellfire & Damnation collection with this sequel. Her writing is stronger, streamlined, and often lyrical, despite the nastiness her words describe. This is another impressive collection of tales from a writer I could very well learn to hate if she gets much better. Seriously, Connie, can’t you write just one stinker so the rest of us will feel a little bit better?”

Advance Praise for Hellfire & Damnation II:

“Take a twisted ride through hell and back with Connie Corcoran WIlson’s HELLFIRE & DAMNATION II…frozen corpses, homicidal authors and sociopathic presidential candidates just scratch the surface of this inspired collection. Don’t miss it!” –Nate Kenyon, award-winning author of DIABLO: THE ORDER and DAY ONE

“Connie Corcoran Wilson’s Hellfire & Damnation is a remarkable collection of somber, noirish, flat-out scary and altogether satisfying stories that seek to find hope in a dark world that defies it.  Her subtle irony and penchant for finding terror in the least expected places will generate comparisons to Stephen King and Ray Bradbury with just a hint of Phillip K. Dick thrown in.  But don’t be fooled:  Wilson has a wondrous voice in her own right and her tight, twisty tales establish her as a force to be reckoned with.”-Jon Land, New York Times Best-selling author of the Caitlin Strong series.

“Connie Wilson’s new anthology sends the reader spiraling down Dante’s nine circles of Hell with devilish twists and turns of time and place across eleven superb short stories.”-Brian Pinkerton, author of “Rough Cut”

“Whether Connie Corcoran Wilson has been visited by Dante’s spirit or eavesdropping by Hell’s own confessionals,  Hellfire & Damnation II definitely delivers on its title. There is a fine line between good and evil within these pages. A very fine line. Be careful that you don’t teeter into the abyss. From a Norwegian army deserter trapped in limbo within the Colorado ice to parents pondering the sale of their organs to fund their college-bound son, these stories abound with life’s—and death’s—ironies.”—Terrie Leigh Relf, author of The Waters of Nyr and co-author, with Henry Lewis Sanders, of Blood Journey and The Ancient One.

Praise for Hellfire & Damnation (www.HellfireAndDamnationTheBook.com):

“Eclectic Collection Guaranteed To Disturb! I was pleasantly surprised with this very eclectic novella-length collection, themed loosely around Dante’s nine circles of hell. While the stories are very different from one another, each leave you with a subtle coldness; a dark portal into a variety of evil acts. For fans of horror and dark literature, there is something for everyone; from the disturbingly graphic, to the heartbreakingly emotional, to the more quiet horror that authors like T.M. Wright are known for, but with a more matter-of-fact prose.  I will definitely be looking out for more work by author, Wilson.”-William M. Miller, Amazon Reviewer

“All in all a thoroughly enjoyable, well written anthology. this is a journey into hell that will intrigue, disgust and excite you, often at the same time, excellent stuff.”-The Black Abyss

About Connie Corcoran Wilson:

Connie (Corcoran) Wilson (MS + 30) graduated from the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University, with additional study at Northern Illinois, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. She taught writing at six Iowa/Illinois colleges and has written for five newspapers and seven blogs, including Associated Content (now owned by Yahoo) which named her its 2008 Content Producer of the Year . She is an active, voting member of HWA (Horror Writers Association).

Her stories and interviews with writers like David Morrell, Joe Hill, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl and Anne Perry have appeared online and in numerous journals. Her work has won prizes from “Whim’s Place Flash Fiction,” “Writer’s Digest” (Screenplay) and she will have 12 books out by the end of the year. Connie reviewed film and books for the Quad City Times (Davenport, Iowa) for 12 years and wrote humor columns and conducted interviews for the (Moline, Illinois) Daily Dispatch and now blogs for 7 blogs, including television reviews and political reporting for Yahoo.

Connie lives in East Moline, Illinois with husband Craig and cat Lucy, and in Chicago, Illinois, where her son, Scott and daughter-in-law Jessica and their three-year-old twins Elise and Ava reside. Her daughter, Stacey, recently graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a Music Business graduate and is currently living and working in Australia.

Connie’s Website: www.ConnieCWilson.com

Connie’s blog: www.WeeklyWilson.com

Limited time offer: starting on five days leading up to Halloween (October 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31), “Hellfire & Damnation II” is completely FREE as a Kindle download. Tell your friends!

Tour Stops: 

Little Black Marks Sept 25 Giveaway
Little Black Marks Oct 11 Review
Little Black Marks Oct 12 Interview
The Wormhole  Oct 12 Review
The Bookworm Oct 15 Review
Rhodes Review Oct  16 Review
J.A. Beard’s Unnecessary Musings  Oct16 Interview
Joystory Oct 17 Review
Joystory Oct 18 Giveaway & Interview
Turning the Pages Oct 18 Review
Turning the Pages  Oct 19 Interview
Over Cups of Coffee  Oct 22 Review
Over Cups of Coffee  Oct 23 Interview
Over Cups of Coffee  Oct 23 Giveaway
Mom in Love with Fiction Oct 23 Review
Celticlady’s Reviews Oct  25 Review
Peaceful Wishing Oct 26 Review
Butterfly-o-Meter Books  Oct 26 Giveaway & Guest Post
Books & More Books Oct  27 Review & Giveaway
Sweeps for Bloggers Oct 30 Review & Giveaway
Alexia’s Books and Such… Oct 31 Review

Camille Picott, Author of Sulan, Episode 1: The League- On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on October 5th, 2012

Sultan by Camille PicottPublisher: Pixiu Press, June 4, 2012
Category: YA Dystopian, Cyberpunk (Dystopunk)
Tour Dates: September, 2012
Available in Print and eBook, 296 Pages, also available on Audible

Sixteen-year-old Sulan Hom can’t remember life before the Default—the day the United States government declared bankruptcy. As a math prodigy, she leads a protected life, kept safe from the hunger and crime plaguing the streets of America. She attends the corporate-sponsored Virtual High School, an academy in Vex (Virtual Experience) for gifted children.

Beyond the security of Sulan’s high-tech world, the Anti-American League wages a guerrilla war against the United States. Their leader, Imugi, is dedicated to undermining the nation’s reconstruction attempts. He attacks anything considered a national resource, including corporations, food storage facilities—and schools. When Sulan witnesses the public execution of a teenage student and the bombing of a college dorm, she panics.

Her mother, a retired mercenary, refuses to teach her how to defend herself. Sulan takes matters into her own hands. With the help of her hacker best friend, Hank, Sulan acquires Touch—an illegal Vex technology that allows her to share the physical experience of her avatar. With Touch, Sulan defies her mother and trains herself to fight.

When Imugi unleashes a new attack on the United States, Sulan finds herself caught in his net. Will her Vex training be enough to help her survive and escape?

Praise for Sulan, Episode 1: The League:

“This is a smart book, combining cyber-punk elements with a dystopian future. I really enjoyed Picott’s world-building and hope for a sequel to fill out the pieces we get.  This is a fast-paced, smart young adult read that I think anyone interested in teen, dystopian, or cyber lit will enjoy.”– AliBird, Amazon Reviewer

“ I’m not a huge fan of cyberpunk, but Picott’s highly entertaining and witty YA novel completely won me over. Every chapter springs its own surprise and ends with a perfect cliff hanger that won’t let you put the book down. Sulan’s character is also a real gem. Her tenacity in the face of adverse circumstances — from being vertically challenged to dealing with villains — makes you root for her every step of the way.”- Arlene Ang, Amazon Reviewer

Praise for Raggedy Chan, A Chinese Heritage Tale:

“Raggedy Chan is first and foremost an adventure. Though it’s aimed at younger children, I couldn’t help but admire how incredibly complex it was.  Just when I thought things were going to be smooth sailing another obstacle would arise and Raggedy Chan would have to think of a clever way to resolve the dilemma. The Princess/Raggedy Chan shows all the desirable qualities of a strong heroine who would do anything to protect those she loves.  Camille has added just the right blend of storytelling, thematic influence and symbolism for the book to be both a compelling adventure story and a useful learning tool. This is a book that’s not just for children my friends.”- Lan, The Write Obsession

“This is a great story for kids and adults alike, as it not dumbed down in anyway. Nor is it written in a complex way, but it has an incredible depth to it that more analytical readers will love to plunge into.” – Cathy Keaton, Abnormally Paranormal Reviews

“In this beautifully rendered modern fable, Camille Picott blends a tale of mythical Chinese creatures with the traditional American image of Raggedy Ann to introduce a new heroine: Raggedy Chan. Destined to become a classic.  The scenes between Auntie Gracie and young Emma are heartwarming, and will make this book a favorite to be read again and again.”- Heidi G., Amazon Reviewer

“ Raggedy Chan captures our imagination. Clever story.  We learn about traditions, quests and determination and new adventures in new lands. This book is to be enjoyed by people of all cultures and ages. Will look for more from this author!”- Susan Pace-Koch, Author of Get Out of My Head, I Should Go to Bed

Praise for Nine-Tail Fox: A Chinese Heritage Tale:

“NINE-TAIL FOX has the charm of a children’s story and the resonance of myth. Even though the book features the same characters (Auntie Gracie and Emma Chan-McDougal from her first book RAGGEDY CHAN)this isn’t a sequel. It’s a completely unique tale that stands on its own. The very best children’s books are a revelation and a delight for readers of all ages. This book will beguile children and adults. Highly recommended.” Peggy Loughran, Amazon Reviewer

“Oh, wow—another awesome Chinese heritage tale by Camille Picott! I like this one even better than Raggedy Chan. It has all the excitement and thrill of a big-budget classic Disney animated film with cute Chinese fantasy animals as its main characters. People of all ages would enjoy this and should read it.”– Cathy Keaton, Abnormally Paranormal Reviews

“Picott expertly weaves a parable of truth’s power to liberate us from fear and hate in this touching, action packed gem.“- Heidi G., Amazon Reviewer

About Camille Picott:

Camille Picott has been writing books since the age of twelve. She specializes in science fiction and fantasy stories with Asian-inspired settings and Asian main characters. She is the author of two middle grade fantasy books, Raggedy Chan and Nine-Tail Fox.

In her spare time, Camille loves to read books and write reviews. Her reviews are written from a writer’s perspective, highlighting various aspects of craft found in the books she reads.

To visit Camille, and to read her book reviews, go to www.camillepicott.com.

Tour Dates:

Bloggin bout Books                    Sept 4 Review
Bookworm 1858                         Sept 5 Review
Moonlight Gleem                        Sept 5 Giveaway & Guest Post
Red House Books                      Sept  6  Feature
She Treads Softly                      Sept 7 Review & Giveaway
Indie Book Blogger                     Sept. 6  Interview
Indie Book Blogger                     Sept 8 Review
A Book Lovers Library                Sept 10 Giveaway & Guest Post
A Book Lovers Library                Sept  10 Review
Allison’s Book Bag                       Sept 12 Review
Allison’s Book Bag                       Sept 13 Giveaway & Guest Post
Book and Movie                           Sept. 13 Review
Book and Movie                            Sept 14 Video Interview
PopcornReads.com                     Sept 14 Review & Giveaway
Joy Story                                       Sept 17 Review
A Book & Latte                             Sept. 17  Giveaway & Guest Post
 Babs Book Bistro                          Sept 18 Giveaway & Feature
Two Kids and a Migraine               Sept 18 Review
Two Kids and a Migraine               Sept 19 Giveaway & Guest Post
From L.A. to LA                             Sept 19 Review
J. A. Beard                                    Sept 20 Review
J. A. Beard                                    Sept 21 Interview
As We Were Saying                    Sept. 21 Review
Abnormally Paranormal              Sept 21 Review
Abnormally Paranormal              Sept 23 Guest Post
Earth’s BookNook                       Sept 24 Giveaway & Guest Post
Alternate Readality                     Sept 25 Review
Alternate Readality                     Sept 25 Giveaway
Samthebookaholic                     Sept 26 Review
Cheryl Rainfield                         Sept 26 Giveaway & Guest Post
Kayla’s Reads & Reviews        Sept 27 Review
Always a Book Lover                Sept 28 Guest Post
Write Obsession                      Oct 1 Review
Write Obsession                      Oct 4 Guest Post

Lloyd Lofthouse, Author of The Concubine Saga- On Tour

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This post was most recently updated on July 20th, 2012

Publisher: Three Clover Press
Category: Historical Fiction
Tour Dates: June, 2012
Available in Print and Kindle, 621 Pages

No Westerner has ever achieved Robert Hart’s status and level of power in China. Driven by a passion for his adopted country, Hart became the “godfather of China’s modernism”, inspector general of China’s Customs Service, and the builder of China’s railroads, postal and telegraph systems and schools.

However, his first real love is Ayaou, a young concubine. Sterling Seagrave, in Dragon Lady, calls her Hart’s sleep-in dictionary and says she was wise beyond her years.

Soon after arriving in China in 1854, Hart falls in love with Ayaou, but his feelings for her sister go against the teachings of his Christian upbringing and almost break him emotionally. To survive he must learn how to live and think like the Chinese. He also finds himself thrust into the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion, the bloodiest rebellion in human history, where he makes enemies of men such as the American soldier of fortune known as the Devil Soldier.

During his early years in China, Robert experiences a range of emotion from bliss to despair. Like Damascus steel, he learns to be both hard and flexible, which forges his character into the great man he becomes.

In time, an ancient empire will rely on him to survive, and he will become the only foreigner the Emperor of China trusts.

Full of humanity, passion, and moral honesty, The Concubine Saga is the deeply intimate story of Hart’s loyalty and love for his adopted land and the woman who captured his heart.

“My Splendid Concubine” was the love story Sir Robert Hart did not want the world to discover.

In the sequel, “Our Hart, Elegy for a Concubine”, he was the only foreigner the Emperor of China trusted.

Both novels have come together as one in “The Concubine Saga”.

Praise for My Splendid Concubine and Our Heart:

“Lofthouse believes Hart was motivated to destroy his papers not out of shame but out of privacy: ‘What he had with Ayaou was something special he wanted to keep to himself. I don’t think he would approve of My Splendid Concubine … but we live in a different age than Victorian England. I feel that this love story deserves to be told.’ ”– Anneli Rufus , East Bay Express

“My Splendid Concubine is packed cover to cover with intriguing characters and plot, a must read for historical fiction fans and a fine addition to any collection on the genre.” Midwest Book Review

“Many nations adopted modernism in their own ways. ‘The Concubine Saga’ is a historical novel from Lloyd Lofthouse, following famed modernizer Robert Hart, a man who has contributed greatly to China’s advance in the nineteenth century, gaining much power and influence for a foreigner during the period. Drawing on heavily researched passages with great dramatization, ‘The Concubine Saga’ is a strong pick for historical fiction collections, highly recommended.” (68 word review) – July 8, 2012 Midwest Book Review

” For me, really, My Splendid Concubine  is a love story that is rich with Chinese culture. I found the novel fascinating.  It is beautifully written and so rich in details of the Chinese culture.   Before this novel I did not know who Robert Hart was. I must thank Lloyd Lofthouse for this novel as now I feel I’ve been acquainted with a great man from history. One who respected and loved women and fought to make things better. I’ve also been introduced to many aspects of the Chinese culture that I didn’t know and I really enjoyed that. This was a really good novel for me and I was sorry to see it end.”– Darlene, Peeking Between the Pages

“Our Hart hits the ground running and only reprises that earlier novel in quick asides…. fine and tightly controlled novel.”– Steve Donoghu, Historical Novel Society

“As Historical Fiction books go, this is without doubt one of the best I have read in 2009, and my guess is that it is going to surpass the success that the author had with My Splendid Concubine.”- Simon Barrett, Blogger News Network

“Our Hart is…a historical novel in the finest tradition, where one cannot be sure what is real and what is fiction…a most unconventional, and poignant, love story.” –John H. Manhold, FascinatingAuthors.com

“Historical fiction potboiler, yes. But where the `Concubine’ saga truly shines is its thought-provoking passages on relationships, attitudes and cultural differences.”-Tom Carter, author of China: Portrait of a People

About Lloyd Lofthouse:

Lloyd Lofthouse is the author of My Splendid Concubine and Our Hart [combined in this single volume], which earned honorable mentions in general fiction at the 2008 London Book Festival, 2009 San Francisco Book Festival, 2009 Hollywood Book Festival, 2009 Los Angeles Book Festival, 2009 Nashville Book Festival and was a finalist in historical fiction for the National Best Books 2010 Awards. Lloyd Lofthouse grew up in Southern California, served in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine and lives near San Francisco with his wife and family with a second home in Shanghai, China.

Tour Stops:

So Many Precious Books  May 30 Review & Giveaway
Broken Teepee  June 1 Review & Giveaway
My Little Pocketbooks  June 4 Interview
My Little Pocketbooks  June 4 Giveaway
Bookish Dame  June 6 Review, Guest Post, & Giveaway
My Little Pocketbooks June 7 Guest Post
J.A. Beard  June 8 Interview
My Devotional Thoughts  June 8 Review
My Devotional Thoughts  June 9 Guest Post & Giveaway
Book Dilettante  June 11  Review
Book Dilettante  June 12 Guest Post
Joy Story  June 12  Review
Books, Books, & More Books  June 13 Review & Giveaway
Live to Read  June 14 Review
Peeking Between the Pages  June 14 Guest Post & Giveaway
Col Reads  June 15 Review
Celtic Lady’s Reviews  June 18 Review
So Many Precious Books, So Little Time  June 18 Guest Post & Giveaway
The Readers Cafe  June 19  Review
Sweeps 4 Bloggers  June 21 Review & Giveaway
Historical Fiction Connection  June 22  Guest Post
Layered Pages  June 25 Review
Historical Tapestry June 25 Guest Post
Layered Pages  June 26 Interview
Peaceful Wishing  June 26  Review
To Read or Not to Read  June 27 Review
To Read or Not to Read  June 28 Guest Post & Giveaway
M Denise C.  June 29 Review
Succotash Reviews  June 29 Review & Giveaway
Moonlight Gleam  June 29 Guest Post & Giveaway
Jayne’s Books   June 29 Review & Giveaway
My Little Pocketbooks  June 30 Review

Leave an approved comment on one or more Blog posts found at Lloyd Lofthouse.org or iLook China.net between May 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012 during “The Concubine Saga” Web Tour and automatically be entered into a drawing to win a limited edition, signed and numbered hard-cover copy of the novel. (NOTE: only one limited-edition, hard-cover copy is available to give away)