Friday News!
I'm absolutely delighted that my friend Jen Wilson has popped in today to share news of her latest addition to her Kindred Spirits Series. To date, I've enjoyed the previous books in the series which have a totally refreshing way to highlight historical figures. The entertaining novels come with a huge twist - in that we are introduced to them via the paranormal historical genre of writing. They are the ghosts the accompany you along the routes in the famous settings chosen by the author, whether you believe in ghosts or not! The next time I'm wandering around in York, I'm sure to be appreciating it from a different perspective.
Welcome to the blog, Jen. Please tell us more about Kindred Spirits: York.
In the Kindred Spirits series,
we meet the ghosts of historical characters, in a range of contemporary
settings. Have you ever wondered what Richard III and Anne Boleyn might have in
common, what Mary, Queen of Scots is getting up to now, or what happens when
the visitors leave some of the most popular attractions in the country? Well,
here’s your chance!
In the
fourth of the series, we’re heading to York,
and a whole new community of ghosts are ready to greet us, including some
visiting favourites, taking advantage of a much speedier transport system than
they were ever used to…
Kindred Spirits: York
Release
date: 31st
January 2019
Publisher: Crooked Cat Books
Genre: Paranormal historical fiction
In
the ancient city of York,
something sinister is stirring...
What do a highwayman, an infamous traitor,
and two hardened soldiers have in common? Centuries of friendship, a duty to
the town, and a sense of mischief – until they realise that someone is trying
to bring chaos to their home.
Joining forces with local Vikings, the four
friends keep an eye on the situation, but then, disaster strikes.
Can peace be restored both inside and out
of the city walls?
Praise for the Kindred Spirits series
“A
light hearted, humorous, and at times tender read which you'll enjoy whether
you like history or not.”
“This
light-hearted, imaginative read is a new take on historical fiction but make no
mistake, this is not only a fun read but an educational tool.”
“A
brilliantly unique idea from a distinctive new voice in fiction.”
“A darn
good read.”
Praise for Kindred Spirits: York
Another joyous ghostly romp from the pen of
Jennifer C. Wilson. The nightly ghost walks around the ancient city of York
will never seem the same again after you read this – with its tales of kings
and queens, saints and sinners (Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes anyone?), spending
their afterlives among the iconic streets and sites of the town they frequented
in life. But this is no sleepy existence: unruly spirits are disrupting the
lives of both the living and the dead. With Romans, Vikings, medieval warriors
and traitors to the Crown never the most natural of companions, it takes little
to stir them up to wreak some light-hearted ghostly havoc – until, that is,
events take a shocking turn....
With early special guest appearances from
some of my own favourite Yorkists (and a less-agreeable Tudor hanger-on)
visiting a city they once loved, the book offers another sparkling cast of the
dearly (not-quite) departed. What’s not to like? Except thinking once again ‘I
wish I’d had that idea!’ – Alex
Marchant, author of The Order of the White Boar.
I love this series and it’s going from
strength to strength. This one was great, the author has created a little gem.
From Richard III taking a day trip to Harry Hotspur, Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes
protecting their city, this is probably my favourite so far. Really looking
forward to seeing where the author has us visiting next. – Amazon Reviewer.
Jennifer
C. Wilson is a marine biologist by training, who developed an equal passion for
history and historical fiction whilst stalking Mary, Queen of Scots on
childhood holidays (she has since moved on to Richard III). Enrolling on an
adult education workshop on her return to the north-east of England for
work reignited her pastime of creative writing, and she has been filling
notebooks ever since.
In
2014, Jennifer won the Story Tyne short story competition, and has been working
on a number of projects since, including co-hosting the North Tyneside Writers’
Circle. Her Kindred Spirits novels are published by Crooked Cat Books and her
timeslip novella, The Last Plantagenet?, by Ocelot Press.
She
lives in North Tyneside, and is very proud of
her approximately 2-inch sea view.
Congratulations on your launch, Jennifer. I've got my copy on my kindle and look forward to reading it. Thank you for coming today.
Slainthe!
