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Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 16, 2023
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Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan HahnPistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn: On Tour


Publisher:  Swashbuckle Holdings (August, 2023)
Category: Fantasy, Adult Epic Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Steampunk
Tour Dates October 16-November 22, 2023
ISBN: 978-1962089005
Available in Print and ebook, 194 pages

Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War

Description Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn


As a young wilderness girl, Pistol Rose knows nothing of the advanced Strelkie City or the mad king Ward Harrol who sits behind its walls. She doesn’t understand why the Strelkie forbid marriage.

When the king forces the surrounding countryside to change their traditional culture to match his vision, the Punimin resist, and Rose learns everything about how to kill Strelkie and get away with it.

But throwing her own secret wedding without being caught… is another matter entirely. Rose refuses to give up her lover, Clock Dancin, for the tyrants who threaten her way of life. And most Punimin stand with her–only one is a betrayer.

In this futuristic medieval steampunk country filled with liars, killers, and wilderuckers, the strongest weapon is love. But using it comes with a heavy cost. Praise For Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn

Review Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn


Guest Review by Mark

‘Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War’ by Michael Ryan Hahn is unlike any other book that I have ever read. This was a wild ride from start to finish, and I loved absolutely every second!

The world that Hahn has created in this book is so vivid, detailed and expressive, I found myself forgetting that I was reading a book and not watching a movie as I read along.

This is a story that takes place in a fictional world where two very different types of people are on the brink of war. First, there are the Strelkie, a technologically advanced people that live in a shining city run by a king that they believe is akin to a god.

Below them, in the dirty outskirts of the city, are the Punimin, who own no technology and shun the king’s laws. All Punimin stay to their family professions, and all Punimin families are given names that correspond with that profession. Which is why the main character, Pistol Rose, who comes from a family of gun makers, is more than prepared to fight for what she desires. And in this case, what she desires is the son of a nearby clock maker.

But when Pistol Rose and Clock Dancin’ appeal to their local Strelkie emissary for permission to get married, they are refused and the couple quickly realizes that they must take things into their own hands if they wish to be together.

This is a wonderful read that combines fantasy and steampunk in a totally new and epic way! I loved Rose’s strong female characterization, and the way that her family rallied around her to fight for both their rights and her love.

This novel is well worth the read for any lovers of adventure stories or steampunk, or even if you’ve never read either and wish to try something new!

Five stars!

About Michael Ryan Hahn


‘Pistol Rose and the Wedding That Parked a War’ is Michael’s debut novel and the first in a planned 7- part series, The Anthem of Ash & Pistols. He previously wrote a standalone horror novella called ‘Children of the Storm’. He recently released an adventure podcast in the style of old radio plays called Fire Pockets. His stories aim to weave exciting action with humor and heart, with complicated villains—probably because of his upbringing. He comes from a big ol’ raucous family, and he survived a shockingly bruising (but not altogether unfun) cadre of violently delinquent Boy Scouts to become an Eagle Scout. He loves fight scenes.

Michael won a ScreenCraft competition that led to development with Bad Robot. He’s a 3x ScreenCraft Finalist, and has 18 other accolades from major screenwriting competitions, including AFF and Final Big Break.

As a director, he won Best Feature at GenCon and Best Director at BAFF for his micro-budget, wild sci-fi comedy action feature, ALIEN THEORY

He lives in Los Angeles with his wife. In his spare time, he designs custom habitats for cats.* The habitats are highly popular with the cats.

Website: https://www.michaelryanhahn.com/
Fire Pockets Podcast: https://www.michaelryanhahn.com/fire-pockets
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelRyanHahn

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Giveaway Pistol Rose and the Wedding that Sparked a War by Michael Ryan Hahn


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Oct 18

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Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda Jayne: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 18, 2018
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Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda JayneClose Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda Jayne

Publisher:  Waldorf Publishing (July 1, 2018)
Category: Essays, Travelogues , Travel, Adventure
Tour dates: Oct-Nov, 2018
ISBN: 978-1642556797
Available in Print and ebook, 140 pages

Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind

Description Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda Jayne


This collection of near-death (and a few almost-near-death) stories take you on adventures in Africa, South America, Nepal, Japan and Thailand. Close Encounters with an angry snake, the edge of an abyss, an unfriendly African tribe, a fake guide or two, a mean Dutch man, a magic whirlpool, a nasty case of Typhoid and a severe case of mountain stupidity are told with the confidence of a traveler who has discovered that no matter what happens, everything works out in the end.

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Praise Close Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda Jayne


“A fabulous book that makes you smile all the way through; the stories of Amanda’s adventures and her zest for life flows from the pages and makes you on the one hand, wonder how she has survived and the other embrace her energies. A book that you don’t want to put down and leaves you in a happy place.”- Richard Newey, Amazon Review

About Amanda JayneClose Encounters of the Traveling Kind by Amanda Jayne


Amanda Jayne never wanted to live a normal life, which she has achieved with resounding success so far. She realised books were magic and could take you to other places, times and universes when she was very young and wanted to become an author immediately. However, she waited several decades so she could do other things first.

Her love for travel began with a six month South Africa trip at age 18 and continued with short jaunts in Eastern Europe during the years she worked in the mental health field.

As soon as she realised offices, rules and regulations were not her thing, she left her job and her native England to find out more about the world and the amazing array of people living in it. She spent 10 years living and travelling in various countries and finally returned to the UK in 2009 after gaining a masters in Spiritual Psychology in the USA and walking 1,200 km around the 88 temples pilgrimage in Shikoku, Japan.

These days she teaches Jikiden Reiki, makes websites and writes books. She’s sometimes quite busy. Some of the things she loves are trees, art, being with friends, making up stories for her nephews, karaoke, cats and dark chocolate, not necessarily in that order. She lives in a quiet corner of Kent in the UK and tries, but usually fails, to stay there for long periods of time.

Website: https://www.amandacjayne.com/author
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/amandacjayne
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/amandajayneauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandacjayne/

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This giveaway is for the winner’s choice of one print or ebook copy of the book. Print is open to the U.S. only and ebook is available worldwide. This giveaway ends November 30, 2018, midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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May 18

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Twenty-One Steps of Courage by Sarah Bates: Giveaway Winner, Guest Post & Special Offer

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on May 11, 2018
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Twenty-One Steps of Courage by Sarah Bates: Giveaway Winner, Guest Post & Special Offer

Twenty-One Steps of Courage by Sarah BatesThe winners of the book giveaway for Twenty-One Steps Of Courage are Laura T., Margie T, & Barry C.

However, read the following guest post from the author, Sarah Bates for a special offer to help soldiers and get an autographed copy of the book at a special price.

Guest Post By Sarah Bates, Author of Twenty-One Steps Of Courage

When I started writing Twenty-One Steps of Courage, a novel about an Army troop desperate to become a Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery, I also began sending packages to troops I found on www.anysoldier.com. I wanted to help make their lives more comfortable while they protected mine. I must have sent a hundred boxes, lining up at the post office with moms, grandmothers, and wives, myself not having a child or husband serving. A few letters of gratitude came my way, but the satisfaction I received from just sending the boxes was enough.

 AnySoldier.com is an operation founded by the father of a young Soldier. The 501(c)3 organization exists solely due to the effort of volunteers. Please help this website whose benefactors number in the thousands. To make a contribution to their work, look for my “Sarah Bates” page at  http://www.anysoldierfundraiser.com

Special Offer Sarah Bates, Author of Twenty-One Steps Of Courage

 Another way to help is by mailing a package to a deployed Soldier, Marine, or Sailor from www.anysoldier.com. If you do, email me a copy of the USPS receipt showing the recipient’s APO number along with your name and mailing address. To thank you I will send you an autographed copy of Twenty-One Steps of Courage at a special price of $14.61, which includes tax and shipping and can be paid for using PayPal through my email address jsbates2@sbcglobal.com, or by credit card or check. 

 The war isn’t over.  Helping these brave young men and women is still needed. 

Description Twenty-One Steps of Courage by Sarah Bates 

From award-winning author. In 2006, with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan raging, Rod Strong enlists in the Army to achieve the goal his father sought before he tragically died in the Gulf War. His objective: The Old Guard regiment, the elite Soldiers who stand as Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown in Arlington National Cemetery. Rod overcomes the obstacles that litter his path until an unexpected firefight in Afghanistan changes his life forever.

Teddy;s Review Twenty-One Steps Of Courage

This is on my top 10 favorite books list of all time. Read my review to find out why:
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