by Roseanna White | Jul 11, 2016 | Announcements, Book News
It’s that time again! I’m filling out my influencer list for A Lady Unrivaled! I will be posting a public link to the sign-up form on THURSDAY, 14 July at 2 p.m. EDT. There will only be 15-20 slots available for paperbacks, so in the interest of giving everyone a fair shot at them, you’re getting advance warning. đ
I’ll also be doing a Celebrate Lit tour for this book, so if you’re part of that blog team, you don’t need to try to get a copy via this list. =)
ALSO…
Next week, I’ll also have a sign-up form for my very first Christmas story, Giver of Wonders, launch team! I’ll only have 15-20 paperbacks available for this one too, but will have various digital options for interested readers, including beta readers who will get to read the book in August or September instead of November. Stay tuned!
by Roseanna White | Apr 18, 2016 | Announcements
The Reluctant Duchess has released.
Galleys of A Lady Unrivaled have been turned back in.
Now it’s time to finish up the first draft of The Name Thief, first book in the Society Thieves Series, which is due to my editors June 1.
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So I’m holed up for a few days with nothing but my laptop and my notes, ready to knock out the last 30,000 words of this book. You’ll see me again once it’s finished. đ (And perhaps checking in on Facebook from time to time.)
Until then, don’t forget to enter Rowena’s Comforts Giveaway!! (And also, note that I added a newsletter signup the right hand margin here on the blog!)
And don’t forget that this weekend is the big Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt!
by Roseanna White | Feb 10, 2016 | Announcements, Book News, Remember When Wednesdays
I’ve been waiting and waiting to share the good news. And now, the ink is on the dotted line, and I can finally tell you all about the Society Thieves Series that I just sold to Bethany House! This series will launch in spring of 2017 with The Name Thief.
1914 â
Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of
former orphan-urchins that helped her survive as a girl in the mean streets of
London. Grown now, they are no longer pickpocketsânow they concentrate on stealing
high value items and have learned how to blend into upper-class society. But
when
Rosemary is given an assignment by a mysterious Mr. V to determine whether
a certain wealthy gentleman is loyal to Britain or to Germany, she is in for
the challenge of a lifetime. How does one steal a familyâs history, their very
name?
Peter Holstein is awkward at best in society. Stuttering and
stammering as he does, no one ever would have expected him to gain the ear of
the kingâŚand given his familyâs German blood, he knows there are plenty who are
unhappy that he has, which is why his popular series of adventure novels are
written under a pen name. With European politics boiling, Peter settles into his
country estate debating whether the time has come to distance himself from his
German roots and perhaps even change his name as the King is considering doingâand
when a historian shows up at his door offering to help him trace his family
history, he views the bookish Miss Gresham as a gift from God. Perhaps she can
help him find proof that the Holsteins have always been friends of England and
the Saxe-Coburg family that rules there. And perhaps they can manage it before
suspicion in the small village he calls home reaches a fever pitch and sees his
family home ruined.
The more Rosemary learns about the Holsteins, the more
she thinks Mr. V sorely mistaken in his suspicionsâŚand the more she comes to
hate herself. These are a noble family and this a noble manâand though she
always thought sheâd do anything for pounds sterling, she finds herself
fighting against the rabble trying to ruin him when war is declared rather than
lending them a hand. Especially when she discovers that he is the writer behind
the books that have inspired all of England. She doesnât have it in her to
steal his good nameâŚbut what are the chances that sheâll manage to steal his
heart before he discovers who and what she really is?
I am so incredibly super-duper excited about this series! The next books in the series will follow other members of Rosemary‘s “family.” In each story, the thief will find redemption as Mr. V sends them out on missions to claim things that hands cannot really hold or steal–a good name, music, beauty, time. All will draw on how arts were used as propaganda during WWI, and pull on some of the most interesting advances and peculiarities of the war. Each will also stand completely on its own, with no reference to the previous books.
And for fun, each one will also have a ridiculous challenge issues by the other members of the family. In The Name Thief, Rosemary‘s older brother challenges her to steal a manor house. So naturally, she tries to figure out how to steal Peter’s home, along with his name. Subsequent books will up the ante each time, and give the thief/hero something to pursue along with the job Mr. V assigns.
If anyone is interested in knowing what Peter and Rosemary and his manor house, Kensey Manor, looks like, I just made my Pinterest board public! You can check it out here.
by Roseanna White | Feb 9, 2016 | Announcements, Books, Cover Designs
I have been so excited over the covers for my Ladies of the Manor series with Bethany House. The elegance. The simplicity. The colors.
We have oohed and ahhed over Brook in The Lost Heiress.
We have gone ga-ga over Rowena in The Reluctant Duchess. (Because seriously. That. Dress.)
And now, we get our first glimpse of Ella. She’s fun. She’s optimistic. She always, always finds something to smile about…even when no one else can figure out why. And when the world tells her she shouldn’t, well…Ella is still going to love. She is indeed A Lady Unrivaled.
And here she is!
Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile–even if it’s just
in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone
has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows
very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and
she won’t wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . .
and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds,
then so much the better.
Lord Cayton has already broken two
hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could
convince himself to love her. Now he’s determined to live a better life.
But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and
try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the
intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won’t budge.
How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her–and his
daughter–from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them
all?
by Roseanna White | Feb 5, 2016 | Announcements, Book News
As usual, I’m collecting names of people to receive a copy of The Reluctant Duchess from Bethany House in exchange for helping promote the book (book description is at the bottom of the post). You can help promote by:
* Posting reviews to Amazon, B&N,
Christian Book, etc.;
* sharing about/reviewing the book on your blog;
* asking your Library to order it; snapping a photo of it on the shelf of a
store and posting;
* sharing on Facebook, Twitter, etc., both about the book once you’ve read it and posting pictures when you get it;
* recommending to a
book club;
* other ideas uniquely your own
Influencers for the first book in the series had first shot at signing up for the second, so my spots are limited and few. The form will only be live until Saturday morning, which is why I gave you notice in my blog on Wednesday of when it would be going live. =)The form is at the bottom of this post, and you can also access it here.
(Due to shipping costs, Bethany House has a US-address-only policy. If you’re an international reader interested in influencing, there are digital versions available; just email me at roseannamwhite at gmail dot com.)
Right now I have about 20 slots open. Those remaining slots will be selected based on your answers to that question of “What will you do to help promote?” so please be sure to tell me about any blogs or places where you habitually post reviews and any super-cool influence you have. đ
It’s been such a blessing to have a team of happy readers to share in the joys of a book releasing! I’ve so enjoyed getting to know the members of my team with The Lost Heiress and look forward to getting to know some new names and faces too!
Now, what in the world is The Reluctant Duchess about? Well this is the publisher’s description from Amazon:
A Riveting Edwardian Series Set among Britain’s High Society
Lady
Rowena Kinnaird may be the heiress to a Highland earldom, but she has
never felt good enough–not for her father, not for the man she thought
she’d marry, not for God. But after a shocking attack, she’s willing to
be forever an outcast if it means escaping Loch Morar.
Brice
Myerston, the Duke of Nottingham, has found himself in possession of a
rare treasure his enemies are prepared to kill for. While Brice has
never been one to shy away from manor-born ladies, the last thing he
needs is the distraction of Lady Rowena, who finds herself in a
desperate situation. But when Rowena’s father tries to trap Brice into
marrying his daughter, Brice makes a surprising decision.
Rowena
wanted to escape the Highlands, but she’s reluctant to marry a notorious
flirt. And when she learns that Brice is mixed up in questionable
business with a stolen treasure, she fears she’s about to end up
directly in the path of everything she was trying to avoid.
“With the momentum and drama of a modern
thriller and the charm and intrigue of an Edwardian upper-class romance, White
balances hearty helpings of names, ranks, and family history with highly
entertaining situations and plenty of humor.” ~ Booklist
by Roseanna White | Feb 3, 2016 | Announcements, Book News, Remember When Wednesdays
I’m so excited! We’re at the 2-months-to-go mark for the release of The Reluctant Duchess. In my world, that means chatting with Bethany House about fun things like bookmarks, personalized tea bags, Facebook covers, and when I can share the cover for the third book in the series.
I’m beginning the process of gathering influencers, so if you’re interested in being on my launch team this time around, be sure to check my blog Friday morning (10 a.m. EST) for a link to the sign-up form! (Last time some folks missed out because the list was filled before they even saw my blog, so this time I’m giving you warning, LOL!) An influencer will get a complimentary copy of the book from Bethany House with the understanding that they’ll help spread the word about the book through reviews, tweets, posts on Facebook, talking to family and friends, requesting libraries carry it, etc.
When The Reluctant Duchess releases, I’ll be having another big giveaway. This one’s piece de resistance will be another necklace. Not crafted by me this time. No, this one is from the lovely folks at Tiara Town.
This red crystal necklace is a fair imitation of the famous Nottingham rubies that play a vital role in the story of Brice, whom readers met in The Lost Heiress, and Rowena, the heroine from the Scottish Highlands. Who grew up in a castle modeled on Eilean Donan.
(No, I’m not sending anyone there as part of the giveaway. If only I were…I’d send myself along with them!)
But that’s not the only fun in the works! Next week I’ll be doing TWO fun reveals. First, the cover for book 3, A Lady Unrivaled. Cover reveal will be on February 9. Then, on February 10, I finally get to share some exciting news about my next series!
So, to sum up:
1. Come back here Friday at 10 a.m. EST to sign up for a few select influencer spots for The Reluctant Duchess, if you’re interested
2. Tuesday, February 9 is the cover reveal of A Lady Unrivaled
3. Wednesday, February 10 you’ll hear about the series I’m working on now
Have a fabulous Wednesday!
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, sheâs homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her booksâŚto offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.