Skull’s Vengeance

It is my pleasure to share Paul Walker’s post on the blog tour of SKULL’S VENGEANCE, which includes an excerpt from the novel.

Paul Walker - Author

Welcome Linnea Tanner with an excerpt from her new book. Skull’s Vengeance (Series: Curse of Clansmen and Kings, Book 4)

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Publication Date: 18 October 2022 / 402 pages

A Celtic warrior queen must do the impossible—defeat her sorcerer half-brother and claim the throne. But to do so, she must learn how to strike vengeance from her father’s skull.

AS FORETOLD BY HER FATHER in a vision, Catrin has become a battle-hardened warrior after her trials in the Roman legion and gladiatorial games. She must return to Britannia and pull the cursed dagger out of the serpent’s stone to fulfill her destiny. Only then can she unleash the vengeance from the ancient druids to destroy her evil half-brother, the powerful sorcerer, King Marrock. Always two steps ahead and seemingly unstoppable, Marrock can summon destructive natural forces to crush any rival trying to stop…

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Dagger’s Destiny Released by Linnea Tanner

DAGGER’S DESTINY Released by Linnea Tanner Released on September 26, 2018

Continue the rich and vibrant Celtic tale of forbidden love, magical adventure, and political intrigue in the new book release of DAGGER’S DESTINY (Book 2 in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings Series); launched on September 26. DAGGER’S DESTINY is available as an e-book, a paperback, and an audio-book (coming soon).

Click on links below to purchase:

 

Amazon e-book

Amazon paperback

Barnes&Noble

Kobo

iTunes

Google Play

 

Genre: Historical Fantasy, Fantasy Historical, Myths and Legends

Celtic warrior princess accused of treason for aiding her enemy Roman lover must win back her father’s love and trust

War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal rulers fight each other for power and the Romans threaten to invade to settle their political differences. King Amren accuses his daughter, Catrin, of treason for aiding the Roman enemy and her lover, Marcellus. The ultimate punishment is death unless she can redeem herself. She must prove loyalty to her father by forsaking Marcellus and defending their kingdom—even to the death. Forged into a warrior, she must overcome tribulations and make the right decisions on her quest to break the curse that foretells her banished half-brother and the Roman Empire will destroy their kingdom.

Yet, when Catrin again reunites with Marcellus, she is torn between her love to him and duty to King Amren. She must face her greatest challenger who could destroy her life, freedom, and humanity.

Will Catrin finally break the ancient prophecy that looms over her kingdom? Will she abandon her forbidden love for Marcellus to win back her father’s trust and love? Can King Amren balance his brutality to maintain power with the love he feels for his daughter.

Editorial Review

“Imbued with both Roman and Celtic traditions, myths and legends, the story draws a contrastive parallel between the two cultures and civilizations. There are memorable scenes such as the brilliant description of the fertility rite meant to validate Marcellus’s claim to kinship and to symbolize his union with the Earth Goddess who bestows rich crops and large livestock. The realism of the story is ensured by the constantly changing network of political alliances and backstabbing; its beauty springs from the wonderfully interwoven mythological references and enlightening mystical experiences.”—OnlineBookClub.org

APOLLO’S RAVEN RELAUNCHED 99 cents at Amazon Limited Time

Award-winning APOLLO’S RAVEN has been relaunched under a new book cover and series title, Curse of Clansmen and Kings. Be sure to take advantage of the BARGAIN price of  99 cents at Amazon for a limited time until October 2, 2018

Genre: Historical Fantasy, Fantasy Historical

New Book Cover Apollo’s Raven

A Celtic warrior princess is torn between her forbidden love for the enemy and duty to her people.

AWARD-WINNING APOLLO’S RAVEN sweeps you into an epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. In 24 AD British kings hand-picked by Rome to rule are fighting each other for power. King Amren’s former queen, a powerful Druid, has cast a curse that Blood Wolf and the Raven will rise and destroy him. The king’s daughter, Catrin, learns to her dismay that she is the Raven and her banished half-brother is Blood Wolf. Trained as a warrior, Catrin must find a way to break the curse, but she is torn between her forbidden love for the enemy and loyalty to her people.  She must summon the magic of the Ancient Druids to alter the dark prophecy that threatens the fates of everyone in her kingdom.

Will Catrin overcome and eradicate the ancient curse? Will she be able to embrace her forbidden love for Marcellus? Will she cease the war between Blood Wolf and King Amren and save her kingdom?

 

Vision of Celtic Warrior Princess Catrin

“If you’re looking for something entertaining with a fast, action-paced rhythm, Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner is a definite must. For a woman who is trying to figure out where she belongs in her world, this tale is relatable to other young women in our timeline who are also trying to figure out where they belong.”—Literary Titan (Gold Book Award)

“Apollo’s Raven is a soaring epic that carries its audience on an adventure full of ancient magic, passionate romance, and political intrigue.” —IndieReader (IndieApproved)

GIVEAWAYS FOR PREFERRED SUBSCRIBERS IN OCTOBER

Be sure to subscribe to my preferred e-mail subscriber list for chances to win an Amazon gift card, Signed First Edition of APOLLO’S RAVEN, and e-books in October. Click SUBSCRIBE

You’ll receive an additional bonus of the first three chapters of Dagger’s Destiny for subscribing 

Thank you for helping me to celebrate the book launch of DAGGER’S DESTINY!

Best wishes,
Linnea Tanner

Websites Merge; Pre-order Dagger’s Destiny

Websites Merge

The link to my author website linneatanner.com has now been merged with this website due to ongoing maintenance issues. Any new updates and blog posts will be posted on this site. I’ll keep everyone informed of new developments for the websites.

All subscribers to my author website will receive a separate newsletter providing additional details.

Dagger’s Destiny Pre-Orders

Exciting news! The release date for Book 2: DAGGER’S DESTINY of the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series has been set for September 26th. In the rich and vibrant epic tale, the story of Catrin and Marcellus continues, which began with the awarding-winning novel of APOLLO’S RAVEN in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. You can now pre-order the e-book at the reduced price of $2.99 by clicking on Amazon.

A Celtic warrior princess accused of treason for aiding her enemy Roman lover must win back her father’s love and trust

War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal rulers fight each other for power and the Romans threaten to invade to settle their political differences. King Amren accuses his daughter, Catrin, of treason for aiding the Roman enemy and her lover, Marcellus. The ultimate punishment is death unless she can redeem herself. She must prove loyalty to her father by forsaking Marcellus and defending their kingdom. Forged into a warrior, she must overcome tribulations and make the right decisions on her quest to break the curse that foretells her banished half-brother and the Roman Empire will destroy their kingdom.

Yet, when Catrin again reunites with Marcellus, she is torn between her love to him and duty to King Amren. She must ultimately face her greatest challenger who could destroy her life, freedom, and humanity.

Will Catrin finally break the ancient prophecy that looms over her kingdom? Will she abandon her forbidden love for Marcellus to win back her father’s trust and love? Can King Amren balance his brutality to maintain power with the love he feels for his daughter?

Relaunch of Apollo’s Raven

The first book, APOLLO’S RAVEN, in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series will soon be relaunched and widely distributed with a new book cover but with the same epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue. Special deals and availability of books will soon be announced!

Thanks so much for your continued support and patience with the changes on the websites. Everyone have a lovely week.

Best wishes,
Linnea Tanner

 

Curse of Clansmen and Kings on the Horizon

Changes are on the horizon for my epic Celtic series now titled Curse of Clansmen and Kings. Although the award-winning  tale in Book 1: Apollo’s Raven will remain the same, it will premiere a new book cover in the near future that will reflect the heroine journey of the Celtic Warrior Princess Catrin and her relationship with Marcellus—the great-grandfather of Marc Antony. The series will follow the star-crossed lovers whom are partly based on the legacy of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, but with a Celtic twist.

Book 1: Apollo’s Raven Book Cover Reveal

Based on the feedback I’ve received, below is the final front cover for Apollo’s Raven:

Newly Revised Apollo’s Raven Book Cover

A Celtic warrior princess is torn between her forbidden love for the enemy and duty to her people.

AWARD-WINNING APOLLO’S RAVEN sweeps you into an epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, mythological adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. In 24 AD British kings hand-picked by Rome to rule are fighting each other for power. King Amren’s former queen, a powerful Druid, has cast a curse that Blood Wolf and the Raven will rise and destroy him. The king’s daughter, Catrin, learns to her dismay that she is the Raven and her banished half-brother is Blood Wolf. Trained as a warrior, Catrin must find a way to break the curse, but she is torn between her forbidden love for her father’s enemy, Marcellus, and loyalty to her people. She must summon the magic of the Ancient Druids to alter the dark prophecy that threatens the fates of everyone in her kingdom.

Will Catrin overcome and eradicate the ancient curse? Will she be able to embrace her forbidden love for Marcellus? Will she cease the war between Blood Wolf and King Amren and save her kingdom?

You will be informed where to purchase APOLLO’S RAVEN with the next cover beginning in August on my website. The availability of the digital books will include more online choices.

Book 2: Dagger’s Destiny Book Cover Reveal

Book 2 in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series will now be titled DAGGER’S DESTINY. Subscribers will have an opportunity to win free advance copies of this book before it is released to the general public on October 1. The book cover for this book is  shown below. Its theme is in keeping with Book 1: Apollo’s Raven.

Book 2: Dagger’s Destiny Front Cover

A Celtic warrior princess accused of treason for aiding her enemy lover must win back her father’s love and trust.

In the rich and vibrant tale, author Linnea Tanner continues the epic tale of Catrin and Marcellus that began with the award-winning novel APOLLO’S RAVEN in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings Series.

War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal rulers fight each other for power and the Romans threaten to invade to settle their political differences. King Amren accuses his daughter, Catrin, of treason for aiding the Roman enemy and her lover, Marcellus. The ultimate punishment is death unless she can redeem herself. She must prove loyalty to her father by forsaking Marcellus and defending their kingdom—even to the death. Forged into a warrior, she must overcome tribulations and make the right decisions in her quest to break the curse that foretells her banished half-brother and the Roman Empire will destroy their kingdom.

Yet, when Catrin again reunites with Marcellus, she is torn between her love for him and duty to King Amren. She must ultimately face her greatest challenger that could destroy her life, freedom, and humanity.

Will Catrin finally break the ancient prophecy that looms over her kingdom? Will she abandon her forbidden love for Marcellus to win back her father’s trust and love: Can King Amren balance his brutality to maintain power for the love he feels for his daughter?

You will be informed on where to pre-order DAGGER’S DESTINY beginning in August on this website.

Radio Interview

I am pleased to announce that I was interviewed by Patricia (Pat) J. Rullo—an author, national radio talk show host, and a sought after speaker.  In 2012, Pat teamed up with Salem Media Group to produce a radio talk show based on her book – Speak Up and Stay Alive, the patient advocate hospital survival guide. The radio program became a broadcast success through Salem and other stations across the United States, including iHeart Radio and over 5,000 stations via XDS Cumulus Satellite.

At Speak Up Talk Radio Network, the interview is available on ‘live streaming’ combined with ‘on demand.’ Below are links where you can listen to the interview:

Speakuptalkradio Linnea Tanner Interview

iheart radio podcast Linnea Tanner Interview

Thank you for your continued support and joining me on the heroine mythological journey of Catrin in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings Series.

Best wishes,
Linnea Tanner

Celebrate New Apple Awards Apollo’s Raven

Dual New Apple Book Awards

I am honored that Apollo’s Raven has been chosen as the “Official Selection” in the Cross Genre category in the 2017 New Apple Annual Book Awards!  This award is in addition to the 2017 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards for which Apollo’s Raven was chosen as the “Official Section” in the Historical Fiction category.

New Apple e-book Award

New Apple Book Award

Celebrate Awards & Republication 

I am pleased to announce the e-book and softcover book of Apollo’s Raven have been republished. Revisions were based on feedback I received from reviewers regarding word choice and inconsistencies. Quotes within the book have been deleted at the beginning of each chapter.

As an author, I value readers’ reviews and constructive feedback, as this helps me to write quality books that each of you can enjoy. Feel free to contact me if you have any feedback or questions. A major twist in Empire’s Anvil is based on a question that a reader asked me: What happens to the soul of a person who is possessed by another soul?

More to come!

To celebrate the New Apple book awards, the republished e-book of Apollo’s Raven will be offered at Amazon for the Bargain price of 99 cents through February 23rd. Click on the following to purchase:

The softcover book of Apollo’s Raven on which the New Apple Award is based is also available at Amazon. Also check out the audio-book of Apollo’s Raven that is available at Audible and Apple Store. The narrator, Kristen James, did an amazing job narrating the book.

Kristin James, Narrator of Apollo’s Raven

Future Giveaways

As a preferred e-mail subscriber, you will be eligible to win monthly giveaways beginning in March 2018 through the Fall. The giveaway will be announced each month and could include an Amazon gift card, signed hardcover special edition or e-book of Apollo’s Raven, or an advanced copy of Empire’s Anvil (anticipated summer 2018).

Book Cover Empire’s Anvil

The March 2018 Giveaway will be a signed copy of the special hardcover edition of Apollo’s Raven.

Photographs of Readers with Apollo’s Raven Book

For those who have bought the Apollo’s Raven book, send me a photograph of yourself holding the book at  linnea@linneatanner.com. Indicate what city you are from, and I’ll post the photograph on my website.

Below are some recent photographs, including Joni’s cat that loves to sleep next to the Apollo’s Raven book.

Joni’s Cat with Apollo’s Raven

 

 

 

 

Donna Cordova with Apollo’s Raven

Lewis Bustos with Apollo’s Raven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your continued support!

As always, I appreciate your support and would love to hear from you.

Best wishes,
Linnea Tanner

 

Book Signing Colorado Author Linnea Tanner Barnes and Noble

Book Signing Author Linnea Tanner Barnes & Noble

 

Barnes and Noble Storefront

Support Colorado Authors on December 13th
BARNES AND NOBLE
Book Signing Colorado Authors Throughout Day

Award-Winning Author Linnea Tanner signing copies of Apollo’s Raven between 2-3 pm.

Date:              Wednesday, December 13th
Hours:            9 am to 10 pm

Address:         960 S Colorado Blvd., Glendale, CO 80246

 

Barnes & Noble is donating a percentage to support Authors in Colorado and the new Colorado Authors of Fame that will launch next year.

Author Schedule for Book Signing:

Time	Author	Genre	Title
10-11	Kathy Schultz	Political Thriller	The Bystander
11-12	Susan Planck	Adventure Memoir	Piping Hot
12-1	Georgann Hall	Military Memoir	Parachuting for Gold in Old Mexico
1-2	Mara Purl	Women’s Fiction	Where the Heart Lives; What the Heart Knows
2-3	Linnea Tanner	Historical Fiction Fantasy	Apollo’s Raven
3-4	Laurel Becker	Juvenile	Tales from Beaver Pond
4-5	Connie Pshigoda	Women’s Health	The Wise Woman’s Almanac
5-6	Lisa Reinicke	Children’s	Arnold the Cute Little Pig; Wings and Feet; Bart’s Escape; David’s Christmas Wish
6-7	Natli VanDerWerken	Juvenile	Red Dragon’s Keep
ALL DAY: Judith Briles – Writing | Publishing –  AuthorYOU How to Avoid 101 Book Publishing Blunders; Bloopers & Boo-Boos; Snappy Sassy Salty; The Crowdfunding Guide for Authors & Writers John Maling – Juvenile –The Alphabet Menagerie Inspiration | Poetry – Have You Ever Held a Mountain

Hope to see you on Wednesday, December 13th. Thank you for your support!

Apollo’s Raven Linnea Tanner Updates

Updates Apollo’s Raven Linnea Tanner

Website Revamp

Be sure to visit my new website which as been revamped to correct persistent issues with the previous website design and host server. The overall appearance of this website is similar to the previous one, but the functionality should be improved. Most of the glitches in the cut over to the new website should now be resolved, but feel free to contact me if you encounter any problems.

Hopefully, with the website issues now resolved, I’ll be posting more frequently regarding updates to the Apollo’s Raven Series and other books underway, research to support my writing, author interviews, and book reviews.

Empire’s Anvil Book Cover Revealed

I’m excited to reveal the cover of Book 2, Empire’s Anvil, in the Apollo’s Raven series targeted for release in summer 2018. I’ll be providing excerpts on this site and Bublish.

Empire’s Anvil continues the epic Celtic tale of forbidden love, magical adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. War looms over 24 AD Britannia where rival tribal kings are fighting each other for power. The Romans threaten to invade to settle the rulers’ political differences.  The decision made by the Celtic Warrior Princess Catrin to alter the future results in dire consequences. Her Roman lover, Marcellus, seriously wounds her father in an ambush at the prisoner exchange. Consequently, Catrin is accused of treason for aiding Marcellus. The curse transcribed on the dagger again alters and threatens the fates of Catrin and her people.

To redeem herself, Catrin must prove her loyalty to her father. She spins a plot to draw Marcellus into a political web of deception so he can help her sister escape the Roman encampment. Yet, when Catrin reunites with Marcellus, she must face her greatest challenger that could destroy her freedom, humanity, and life.

Facebook Event Dec 10th

On December 10th, there will be a Let It Snow Read Event sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. I’ll be participating in the event from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Join the fun and meet Colorado authors. Click on below for more information.

E-Book Distribution and Giveaway

The e-book of Apollo’s Raven is currently only available through Amazon so I can take advantage of their Select program for special price promotions. For the holiday season, the e-book of Apollo’s Raven will be offered free on December 14-16th.

Order Signed Hard Cover

You can now purchase a signed, hard cover book of Apollo’s Raven at a reduced price of $17 + free shipping in the USA.  To purchase through Paypal, click on below.

 

Happy Holiday Season

Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes for a happy holiday season!

Linnea

Award Winning Apollo’s Raven Giveaways

Book Awards

Exciting news! I am pleased to announce that Apollo’s Raven has been awarded the “Official Selection” in the Historical Fiction category of the 2017 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards.

2017 Official Selection New Apple Award

 

As indicated previously, Apollo’s Raven has also been recognized as a Bronze Medal Winner in the 2017 Global Ebook Awards for Fantasy / Historical.

2017 Bronze Medal Global Ebook Awards

 

Below are some excerpts of reviews for Apollo’s Raven:

“Apollo’s Raven is a historical fantasy with strong elements of romance, political intrigue, and magic. Many surprising twists enrich the historically-drawn plot. Points of view shift between different characters effectively, heightening the tension from one moment to the next. I love the scenes contrasting the cultures of Celtic Britannia and Rome, during which Tanner’s research really shines.” — Historical Novel Society

“The requisite fantasy elements of magic and mystery abound…Tanner also does an admirable job weaving in the politics and mythology of a bygone people. A complex and promising start to a new fantasy series.” —Kirkus Reviews

To celebrate these awards and recognition, I am pleased to offer the following GIVEAWAYS highlighted below to my fabulous supporters!

Amazon Giveaway

For a limited time from November 7 through November 8, you’ll be able to download the e-book of Apollo’s Raven free on Kindle. Get it now at Amazon.

Great Kindle Giveaway

Beginning tomorrow on November 8th and running through November 30th, you will have a chance to win the Great Kindle Giveaway that will be preloaded with eight free novels from participating authors, including myself.

For more information on how to enter, click on below:

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More to come on other GIVEAWAYS for the holiday season! 

As always, I greatly appreciate everyone’s support.

Best wishes,
Linnea Tanner

Book Review The Labyrinthine Journey

The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In sixth century BCE, the modern day hero and time traveler, Evan, continues his quest to recover three relics of the Mother Goddess, so that the new Christian religion does not obliterate the worship of the Olympian gods. The Labyrinthine Journey, the 2nd book in the Servant of the Gods series by Luciana Cavallaro, has an epic mythological quality similar to Ulysses in Homer’s Odyssey.

Evan, also referred as Evandros, embodies Joseph Campbell’s archetypal hero found in world mythologies. In Book 1, Evan reluctantly accepts the call by his father Zeus to travel back in time from 21st Century to Ancient Greece, so he can use his skills, insight, and knowledge to recover the first relic, the golden serpent.

In the Labyrinthine Journey, Evan embraces his leadership role and commands a group consisting of a Phoenician, a Sicilian boy, Atlanteans, and a High Priestess who are also on the quest with him. He learns from the Oracle of Delphi that he can find the two remaining relics in the Minotaur’s labyrinth. The journey to recover these relics is fraught with dangers from hostile armies, Titans seeking to thwart Zeus, and mythological creatures such as harpies, a hydra, and a sea monster. Evans meets Jason of the Argonauts and Plato who both help him on his quest. The odyssey culminates in a cliffhanger where Evan must face his greatest obstacle that threatens to obstruct his goal of retrieving the relics.

Luciana has masterfully crafted a story that weaves mythology into the backdrop of historical events. The action scenes are riveting, particularly toward the end of the book. One of the aspects I liked most about the novel is the vivid, sensory description of each of the locations. As with any myth, The Labyrinthine Journey is more than what you see on the surface. It is an exploration of how humankind adopts religion to meet their needs and to help them define their culture. Evan’s modern day perceptions are challenged by the ancient traditions. He must adapt to these ancient beliefs to survive. Ultimately, it is a universal story of a hero’s journey into his soul and the wisdom he gains by meeting the various challenges.

I highly recommend this book for readers who love adventure, historical fiction, and mythology.

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‘Apollo’s Raven’ by Linnea Tanner

I am deeply honored to share the review of Apollo’s Raven that was posted by Australian Author, Anne Frandi-Coory, on her website and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myhomelibrary/

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I have just finished reading Apollo’s Raven, and I absolutely loved it, every single, beautifully placed word! I didn’t want the book to end, so I am hanging out for Book Two. When I first began reading Apollo’s Raven, I had no idea of what to expect, not knowing very much about ancient Britannia, or the power of Druid magic.  Reading this wonderful book, was akin to embarking on an epic journey of love, betrayal, mysticism, and Druid’s dark magic, all of which surrounds Catrin, the Celtic warrior princess who was determined to fight for her family’s Cantiaci kingdom, no matter what.

As Catrin is struggling to interpret her mystifying connection with a particular raven, which seems to be following her everywhere, she meets the captivating Roman, Marcellus, son of a high ranking Roman official who has landed in Britannia with a cohort of reconnaissance soldiers ahead of…

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