Broken Teepee - Review

Today's stop at Road from the West's virtual book tour was at Broken Teepee. Here is an excerpt from the review:

I found myself drawn into the world of Tancred and his family from the very first page. While a novel of war it's not a book that is overwrought with scenes of blood and gore. The story progresses at a fast clip with unexpected twists and turns along the way. I am hoping that Tancred matures in the next books in the trilogy. He is a young, brash, impulsive character and he is going to need to develop as time and fate come for him.

Ms. Lortz has a way with words and most definitely has a way with writing about this era in history. I am certainly looking forward to Tancred's future as it's written by this author.

The Calico Critic - Review

Today as part of the Road from the West virtual book tour, Laura Hartness from The Calico Critic posted a review. Here are Ms. Hartness' closing comments:

When I reached the end of Road from the West, I not only felt like I learned a thing or two about the first Crusade, Tancred the marquis and the religious/political goings on of the era, but I also enjoyed a good story. Rosanne Lortz has two more titles to come in the Chronicles of Tancred trilogy, and if they're anything like this first segment, they'll definitely be worth my time. Book One is a great start to an informative, entertaining series.

From the TBR Pile - Guest Post and Giveaway

Today on the Road from the West blog tour, I have a guest post and (another!) giveaway at From the TBR Pile. The guest post is titled "Falling in Love with Historical Fiction," and it talks about how I came to adore this genre. You can head on over there to read it and enter for another chance to win your own copy of Road from the West.

The Maiden's Court - Guest Post and Giveaway

Today The Maiden's Court, one of the historical fiction blogs on my Road from the West book tour, is featuring a guest post by me titled "Why the First Crusade?" Click on over there if you're interested in knowing why I picked this subject to write on.

The Maiden's Court is also hosting a giveaway for one copy of Road from the West--visit her site and enter to win!

Party Like It's 1099!

Yesterday was the big day! My second historical novel, Road from the West: Book I of the Chronicles of Tancred, became available for sale and my Virtual Book Tour across the blogosphere began.

Last night Madison Street Publishing held a Book Release Party for Road from the West at Exodus Books, an independent bookstore in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Seventy-five to a hundred people attended, packing the bookstore to the gills.

The food was catered by Confection Perfection (Abigail Lortz).

David started off the formalities by introducing me and sharing a little bit about our new company, Madison Street Publishing.

I gave a short reading from the book and then signed copies throughout the evening.

And we handed out some fun door prizes including: my two novels, a gift certificate to Exodus Books, and a brand new Amazon Kindle.

It was a glorious evening. We had so much fun and feel truly blessed by everyone who came out to support us. Thanks to Exodus Books for hosting and thanks to Amy Hayes for taking these pictures.