Today, for the #HistFicThursdays blog, I'm delighted to be hosting Ellen Rachlin with a guest post about her book brilliant upcoming book Enheduanna's Song from the Sands , as part of her Coffee Pot Book Club tour! Read on to find out more about the writing journey with Enheduanna and what inspired Ellen to write her story. But first, let's meet the book... Blurb Discover the untold story of Enheduanna, the world’s first named author, as she navigates power, betrayal, and divine destiny in ancient Mesopotamia. A mesmerizing fusion of history, myth, and female leadership that challenges how we see the past—and ourselves. A high priestess dethroned. A rebel with a dangerous plan. One empire hanging by a thread. When Enheduanna is named High Priestess of Ur, her connection to the gods makes her a target. Lugalanne’s coup strips her of robes, power, and home, casting her into the perilous underworld. There, amid forests of shadows and treacherous trials, she discovers that d...
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Our focus book this week is
Beneath a Darkening Sky
by Judith Crow
This collection of gothic horror short stories is a thrilling and terrifying compilation, designed to send shivers down your spine while getting you turning the pages.
We love this book because it contains ten brilliant stories that will stick with you long after you've read the final page.
But you needn't take our word for it! Here what other readers are saying on Goodreads:
"I was so excited to read each one and had a tingly feeling before and after each one. I loved the whole book and was sad when I was on the last story."
"I like how quick these stories are, snippets but full stories in their own right. Well written, engaging and thought provoking. Loved it!"
"I loved these books flow of the stories and the writing gripped me from the off. I really enjoy fairytale retelling and these were very clever with ghostly folklore and supernatural events woven into them."
"I really enjoyed the gothic feel and how there was a continuous atmosphere throughout. Each story was different and unique with some interesting twists and turns woven in."
"OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!!"
And, to top it all, Beneath a Darkening Sky was the winner of the Short Story (Published) category in the International Eyelands Book Prize!
Because this is our focus book for the week, we'll be running a giveaway on Tiktok, Facebook, BSky and Instagram. We'll be giving away a copy of the book, along with two spooky gothic candles and, to top it all off with a super gothic feel, a feather quill. To enter, go to Tiktok, Facebook, BSky or Instagram and like the giveaway post on Wednesday, and follow us, or sign up to the Crowvus monthly newsletter here.
Don't want to wait to find out if you've won the giveaway? You can buy your own copy of Beneath a Darkening Sky here!
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