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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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Life, Slightly by Nigel Jay CooperLife, Slightly by Nigel Jay Cooper


Thanks to Gavin Davies of John Hunt Publishing, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Life, Slightly’.

Description Life, Slightly by Nigel Jay Cooper


Two strangers, one bench. Two lives, one lie.

When Gavin meets Jackie on a bench in the local park, he thinks she’s a stranger. She knows better. She’s connected to him in ways he can’t yet imagine.
She swore she wouldn’t do this again but it’s real this time. So real, she might do something reckless and tell him everything. He’ll understand. It wasn’t her fault, not really. Perhaps he’ll forgive her, even if she can never forgive herself.

Praise For Nigel Jay Cooper


Semi-finalist, Best Debut Author, Goodreads Choice Awards.
Finalist, The People’s Book Prize for Fiction. Longlisted.
The Guardian’s Not The Booker Prize.

“An author with a truly compelling insight into the human condition.”-
Siobhan Kennedy, Channel 4 News

“Cooper has a rare knack for presenting flawed characters in a way that makes the reader care about them.”-Love Reading, UK

“A new voice. Fresh and different.”-Maha Diwan

About Nigel Jay CooperLife, Slightly by Nigel Jay Cooper


Writer and author, born in London, England. Nigel’s second novel The Pursuit of Ordinary, was a finalist for The People’s Book Prize for Fiction. His debut novel Beat The Rain was a Roundfire bestseller and a semi-finalist in the Best Debut Author category of the Goodreads Choice Awards 2016. He lives in Hove, UK.

Website: https://nigeljaycooper.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nijay

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Yes, Again by Sallie H. WeissingerYes, Again:(Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker by Sallie H. Weissinger


Publisher:  She Writes Press, (October 26, 2021)
Category: Memoir, Grief, Loss, Romance, Dating
Tour dates: May 27-June 9, 2022
ISBN: 978-1647423155
Available in Print and ebook, 224 pages
Yes, Again

Description Yes, Again by Sallie H. Weissinger


In this laughter-through-tears memoir, Sallie H. Weissinger, a late-in-life widow, recounts the highs and lows of navigating the tricky online dating world of the 2000s. Interwoven throughout her adventures in search of a new relationship are stories from her childhood as a military brat, her southern heritage, her various marriages, and the volunteer work in Central and South America that helped her keep moving forward through it all.

Weissinger keeps her sense of humor as she meets men who lie, men who try to extort money, and men with unsavory pasts. When she experiences even more loss, her search for a partner becomes less important, but—with the help of friends and dogs—she perseveres and, ultimately, develops her own approach to meeting “HIM.” Blending the deeply serious and the lighthearted, Yes Again shows us that good things happen when we open up our minds and hearts.

My Thoughts Yes, Again by Sallie H. Weissinger


(This review is reposted from October 28, 2021)

Sallie H. Weissinger divorced her first husband and then found the love of her life, Matt through the personal adds.  However, 24 years later, Matt dies of cancer and she is devastated.  She actually suffers several losses over just a 4-year span.  As she picks up the pieces of her life and learns to cope with loss, after some time, she wants to find another life partner.

She is in her 70’s and there are no longer personal ads in newspapers. In ‘Yes’ Again’, she shares her experience navigating dating websites.  She does this honestly and with a lot of humor.  Fed up with online dating sights she decides to try something new, she creates herself, she named PASTRAMI. It is an acronym for the traits she wants in a partner, for example;  physically fit, adventurous, spiritual, traveler, etc… She then enlists the help of her friends to find men that fit the mold and even offers a $5000 reward to the charities of match makers choice if she stays with the man for one year. She even enlisted assistance to set up a PASTRAMI website.

After going out with men that sounded promising but didn’t work out, she was about to give up but then a friend told her about a guy, Bart that lost his wife about a year before.  It was practically love at first sight for both Sallie and Bart.

In this heartfelt memoir, we learn the details about all of Sallie’s losses and heartaches and how she overcame the obstacles they formed.  I think many people who suffer the kind of loss she did, give up on life and just go through the motions. Instead, Sallie throughs herself into life with traveling, volunteering, and eventually dating. Especially for a woman in her seventies, she is an inspiration.  We can all learn a lot from her.

The thought of loosing my husband, now of 25 years, is my worst nightmare.  If it were to happen, I will certainly need to read this book again to get reinspired.  ‘Yes, Again’ gets all 5 stars from me!

I received the eBook from Net Galley for my honest review.

Praise Yes, Again by Sallie H. Weissinger


“A funny, touching, and ultimately uplifting story of a woman searching for love and purpose.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Weissinger celebrates her 75th birthday in Yes, Again by taking the reader on a tour of her big heart and where that heart has taken her. This glorious story of a life lived in love is the perfect read because it’s hilarious, honest and full of hope. We are all lovers, or we wish we were and Sallie shows us how: never give up, occasionally give in and don’t stop believing. Brava!”-Adriana Trigiani, Bestselling author of
Tony’s Wife 

“If you like to read memoirs, you won’t be disappointed in Sallie H. Weissinger’s Yes, Again. I really loved it….it was a pleasure to read a book written by a woman who didn’t let age get in the way of seeking love and living life fully.  While she may not have realized it when writing, Sallie provided a life lesson for those of us of a certain age: There’s no reason not to take charge of our lives and make things happen. Whether it’s looking for love, reaching personal and professional goals, or living on purpose every day, women can disrupt aging and rise to life’s challenges.”—Camille Goscickivitalaging4women.com

“After reading Sallie’s soulful book, I have to say this gifted writer got the love she wanted the old-fashioned way . . . she earned it!”-Lacy J. Dalton, singer and songwriter

“Linearity works for many things; however, in Sallie H. Weissinger’s potent book (and even more potent life) she shows us how tapping into grace can be a tangible way of entering into mystery, meaning, and direction. By recounting times of staggering loss, loneliness, self-doubt, perseverance, and openness to the ineffable, Sallie demonstrates how the journey of life can be a glorious pathway for those with a bit of daring!”-Bill Say, MA, life coach, Process Work Diplomate, and instructor at CIIS, JFK University, and the Wright Institute

About Sallie H. Weissinger


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Sallie H. Weissinger is a native of New Orleans and was raised as a military brat away from the South (Germany, New Mexico, Ohio, Japan, and Michigan). Every summer, she and her family returned to visit her mother’s relatives in New Orleans and her father’s family in a small Alabama town. She has lived most of her life in the Bay Area and also in New Orleans. These days, “home” includes not only New Orleans and Berkeley, but also Portland, Oregon, where she lives most of the time with her husband, Bart McMullan, a retired internal medicine doctor and health care executive, and their three dogs.

A retired executive herself, she now teaches Spanish and does medical interpreting for non-profit organizations in Central America and the Dominican Republic. Weissinger is a passionate member of the Berkeley Rotary Club and has served on the boards of Berkeley Rotary, the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley, and the East Bay (formerly Oakland) SPCA.

Website: https://www.yesagainmemoir.com/

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