Elisabeth Storrs Historical Novels
Ancient Roman Historical Fiction
My guest novelist today on Triclinium is Joanna Courtney, author of the Queens of Conquest trilogy. Ever since Joanna sat up in her cot with a book, she’s wanted to be a writer. She has had over 200 stories and serials published in women’s magazines and now PanMacmillan have released The Chosen Queen and The Constant Queen in Australia with… read more
Priestesses, divination and the role of women in the ancient past – all topics I explore in my guest post on Patricia Bracewell’s blog. Many thanks Pat! Read can the post here. You can read Pat’s interview with me on her sources of inspiration on Triclinium here.
“In the best historical fiction, clashes of civilization are humanized to show the true extent of the tragedy. Call to Juno, The Golden Dice, and The Wedding Shroud are in that category of the best.” Many thanks to Susan Coventry for her generous review on Reading World Litblog. It’s much appreciated. Read Susan’s review here. Read more reviews here.
The Tales of Ancient Rome Saga – a labour of love Call to Juno has finally been released! The launch of the third book in the Tales of Ancient Rome Saga marks a labour of love that started over fifteen years ago when I conceived the idea of a love story between the Roman treaty bride, Caecilia, to an enemy… read more
Many thanks to Maria Grazia Spila for her generous review of Call to Juno on Fly High blog. “One of the best trilogies set in the past I’ve ever read.” Wow! You can read the review here. Read more reviews here.
“Call to Juno is a book for long, delicious savoring.” Judith Starkston, author of Hand of Fire. Many thanks to Judith for this wonderful review. As she is a fellow lover of the ancient world, I’m delighted that she enjoyed the book. Read Judith’s full review here. Read more reviews of Call to Juno here.
I’m delighted to say that my guest today is another Romaphile. Ian Ross, author of the Twilight of Empire series, was born in England, and studied painting before turning to writing fiction. After a year in Italy teaching English and exploring the ruins of the Roman empire, he returned to the UK with growing fascination for the period known as… read more
Happy 2016! A new year and another Australia Day Book giveaway! This year, readers have a chance to win a digital copy of GS Johnston’s The Cast of a Hand. Read my interview with GS Johnston on his sources of inspiration and leave a comment to go into the draw. Then visit all the other wonderful book blogs participating in… read more
Super excited to say that Call to Juno, the third book in the Tales of Ancient Rome series, is now available for pre-order on Amazon in both digital and print editions. The paperback can also be pre-ordered through Book Depository. The book will be released on 19 April 2016. Many thanks to the Lake Union team!
My journey continues. The Wedding Shroud : A Tale of Ancient Rome was first published in Australia by Murdoch Books. I self published it and the sequel, The Golden Dice, internationally soon after. The indie experience was amazing but now Lake Union has re-released both books to a new audience today with editorial changes. Many thanks to Jodi, Gabe and… read more
