I am thrilled to reveal the cover for A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii. Writing as E. Knight, along with authors Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, Sophie Perinot, Kate Quinn,Vicky Alvear Shecter, with an introduction by Michelle Moran, we've penned a riveting, heart-wrenching novel in six parts... (Leave a comment below guessing which one I've written!)
It’s Cover Reveal Time . . .
RELEASING: November 4, 2014!!!
Pompeii was a lively resort flourishing in
the shadow of Mount Vesuvius at the height of the Roman Empire. When Vesuvius
erupted in an explosion of flame and ash, the entire town would be destroyed.
Some of its citizens died in the chaos, some escaped the mountain's wrath ...
Six top historical novelists join forces to
bring readers the stories of Pompeii’s residents—from patricians to
prostitutes—as their world ended. You
will meet:
A boy who loses his innocence in Pompeii's flourishing streets;
An heiress dreading her wedding day, not knowing it will be swallowed by
fire;
An ex-legionary who stakes his entire future on a gladiator bout destined
never to be finished;
A crippled senator welcoming death, until a tomboy on horseback comes to
his rescue;
A young mother facing an impossible choice for her unborn child as the ash
falls;
And a priestess and a whore seeking redemption and resurrection as the
town is buried.
This is a book for historical fiction TBR piles everywhere—six authors (look at
that list!), one volume, the gripping story of Pompeii’s final days. And now
you can pre-order your copy so that,
come November 4th, you won’t have to wait. Or click here to enter to win “A Day of Fire”.
About the Authors
STEPHANIE DRAY is a
multi-published, award-winning author of historical women’s fiction and fantasy
set in the ancient world. Her critically acclaimed historical Nile series about
Cleopatra’s daughter has been translated into more than six different
languages, was nominated for a RITA Award and won the Golden Leaf. Her focus on
Ptolemaic Egypt and Augustan Age Rome has given her a unique perspective on the
consequences of Egypt's ancient clash with Rome, both in terms of the
still-extant tensions between East and West as well as the worldwide decline of
female-oriented religion. Before she wrote novels, Stephanie was a lawyer, a
game designer, and a teacher. Learn more at www.StephanieDray.com
BEN KANE worked as
a veterinarian for sixteen years, but his love of ancient history and
historical fiction drew him to write fast-paced novels about Roman soldiers,
generals and gladiators. Irish by nationality but UK-based, he is the author of
seven books, the last five of which have been Sunday Times top ten bestsellers.Ben’s
books have been translated into ten languages. In 2013, Ben walked the length
of Hadrian’s Wall with two other authors, for charity; he did so in full Roman
military kit, including hobnailed boots. He repeated the madness in 2014, over
130 miles in Italy. Over $50,000 has been raised with these two efforts. Learn
more at http://www.benkane.net/
E. KNIGHT is an
award-winning, indie national best-selling author historical fiction. Under the
name, Eliza Knight she writes historical romance and time-travel. Her debut
historical fiction novel, MY LADY VIPER, has received critical acclaim and was
nominated for the Historical Novel Society 2015 Annual Indie Award. She
regularly presents on writing panels and was named Romance Writer’s of
America’s 2013 PRO Mentor of the Year. Eliza lives in Maryland atop a small
mountain with a knight, three princesses and a very naughty puppy. For more
information, visit Eliza at www.elizaknight.com.
SOPHIE PERINOT is
the author of the acclaimed debut, The Sister Queens, which weaves the story of
medieval sisters Marguerite and Eleanor of Provence who became queens of France
and England respectively. Perinot has both a BA in History and a law degree. A
long-time member of the Historical Novel Society, she has attended all of the
group’s North American Conferences, serving as a panelist at the most recent.
When she is not visiting corners of the past, Sophie lives in Great Falls, VA.
Learn more at www.SophiePerinot.com
KATE QUINN is the
national bestselling author of the Empress of Rome novels, which have been
variously translated into thirteen different languages. She first got hooked on
Roman history while watching "I, Claudius" at the age of seven, and
wrote her first book during her freshman year in college, retreating from a
Boston winter into ancient Rome. She and her husband now live in Maryland with
an imperious black dog named Caesar. Learn more at http://www.katequinnauthor.com
VICKY ALVEAR SHECTER
is the award-winning author of the young adult novel, Cleopatra’s Moon (Arthur
A. Levine Books/Scholastic, 2011), based on the life of Cleopatra's only
daughter. She is also the author of two biographies for kids on Alexander the
Great and Cleopatra. The LA Times called Cleopatra’s Moon--set in Rome and
Egypt--"magical" and "impressive." Publisher’s Weekly said
it was "fascinating" and "highly memorable." Her young
adult novel of Pompeii, Curses and Smoke (Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic),
released in June 2014. She has two other upcoming books for younger readers,
Anubis Speaks! and Hades Speaks! Vicky is a docent at the Michael C. Carlos
Museum of Antiquities at Emory University in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.vickyalvearshecter.com/main
1 comment:
This looks amazing, Eliza. Can't wait to read it!!
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