Hi everyone. Today I am featuring "Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice," by: Stephen D. Owen. Check out the exclusive guest post he has in store for us and the book details. Read all about it and purchase your copy today. Happy reading :).
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The revolt of Queen Boudica and the Iceni against the might of Rome has echoed down the centuries. Nearly 2000 years ago, during the early years of Roman Britain, Boudica, a victim of Roman injustice, raised the Iceni tribe in rebellion against Rome.
What book do you think everyone should read?
What book should everyone read? Perhaps a predictable response. The fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
How long have you been writing?
I have been writing for more than 20 years. I started work on what became the Iceni: Year of Sacrifice trilogy about 5 years ago.
Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?
Certain, chief characters like Boudica and Arminius were with me at the start of the story, maturing and developing over time. Other characters came to me as I developed the story. Taking me in new directions.
What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
Researching this novel, I studied the primary sources, which are Roman historians, the latest archaeology, and leading books of Boudica and the Iceni Revolt.
Do you see writing as a career?
I believe if an author gains some success and demand with publication, writing can become a career.
What do you think about the current publishing market?
The publishing market is very competitive. Marketing a published novel is key to eventual success.
Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
My favourite genre is historic fiction. Although I have also read extensively in the fantasy genre and romantic literary fiction, such as Daphne du Maurier.
Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I prefer writing with music or radio in the background. This stimulates my imagination and creative muse.
Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
I tend to multitask when novel writing. I am currently working on three sequels to Iceni: The year of Sacrifice. Two further titles in the trilogy and a loose sequel set more than a century later.
Describe your writing style.
My writing style is expressive and free flowing. I create a framework first of chapters and scenes, plot and characters. Then I expand upon this as the novel evolves.
Pen or type writer or computer?
My preferred form of working and writing is sitting in front of my laptop.
What made you want to become an author and do you feel it was the right decision?
I have never looked back after becoming a published author. My writing and work are exposed to review; however, my story is available to a worldwide reading audience. How many of us have this privilege? I write for several hours in the morning when working on my novels. I take a break in the afternoon and continue in the evening if I have a clear diary.
Advice they would give new authors?
My advice for new authors? Stay focused, look for marketing opportunities, and never give up on the dream.
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Iceni: The Year of SacrificeIceni Book 1by: Stephen D. OwenGenre: Historical Fiction
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Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice is the first thrilling instalment in this historical trilogy.
60 AD. The death of Prasutagus, the Iceni king, leaves his kingdom divided between Rome and his daughters. The Roman Procurator Catus Decianus seizes the entire territory and brutalizes Boudica and her family.
Driven by vengeance, Boudica rallies the Iceni tribe and allies including the Trinovantes, Coritani, and Catuvellauni. As Roman forces are preoccupied in the north, Boudica's rebel army advances on Camulodunum, the Roman provincial capital, where a vastly outnumbered Roman defence struggles to hold.
With the fate of Roman Britannia hanging in the balance, the epic tale of sacrifice, rebellion, and fierce determination unfolds.
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Stephen D Owen
Stephen D Owen, an enthusiast of Roman Britain and the Iceni Revolt, wished to bring the dramatic story of Queen Boudica, a druid priest and the Iceni Revolt to life in his debut novel, Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice.
Stephen explains: “The revolt of Queen Boudica and the Iceni against the might of Rome has echoed down the centuries. Nearly 2000 years ago, during the early years of Roman Britain, Boudica, victim of Roman injustice, raised the Iceni in rebellion against Rome.On 1st of August 1984, millennia later, a mysterious link with the drama of the Iceni Revolt may have been uncovered. The remnants of a male peat body were found at Lindow Moss Wilmslow Cheshire, England.
At first the peat body was thought to be a murder victim, yet in time the body was proven to be far older. As old as the Iron Age in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest.
Known as Lindow Man, or Pete Marsh, archaeologists and experts were called in. A theory was put forward, Lindow Man was in fact a high-born sacrificial victim. A druid priest, perhaps close to Boudica herself, who was a witness and key to the Iceni revolt.
The discovery of Lindow Man inspired me to write Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice. Was this man a priest?
Fundamental to the fate of Boudica and the Iceni? Although my version is fictional, I decided a good challenge would be to write my version of what could have happened, but I would encourage any reader to look into the history to form their own opinions!”
Follow Stephen at the Following Links:
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$20 Amazon Gift Card
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What book do you think everyone should read?
What book should everyone read? Perhaps a predictable response. The fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
How long have you been writing?
I have been writing for more than 20 years. I started work on what became the Iceni: Year of Sacrifice trilogy about 5 years ago.
Do the characters all come to you at the same time or do some of them come to you as you write?
Certain, chief characters like Boudica and Arminius were with me at the start of the story, maturing and developing over time. Other characters came to me as I developed the story. Taking me in new directions.
What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
Researching this novel, I studied the primary sources, which are Roman historians, the latest archaeology, and leading books of Boudica and the Iceni Revolt.
Do you see writing as a career?
I believe if an author gains some success and demand with publication, writing can become a career.
What do you think about the current publishing market?
The publishing market is very competitive. Marketing a published novel is key to eventual success.
Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?
My favourite genre is historic fiction. Although I have also read extensively in the fantasy genre and romantic literary fiction, such as Daphne du Maurier.
Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I prefer writing with music or radio in the background. This stimulates my imagination and creative muse.
Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
I tend to multitask when novel writing. I am currently working on three sequels to Iceni: The year of Sacrifice. Two further titles in the trilogy and a loose sequel set more than a century later.
Describe your writing style.
My writing style is expressive and free flowing. I create a framework first of chapters and scenes, plot and characters. Then I expand upon this as the novel evolves.
Pen or type writer or computer?
My preferred form of working and writing is sitting in front of my laptop.
What made you want to become an author and do you feel it was the right decision?
I have never looked back after becoming a published author. My writing and work are exposed to review; however, my story is available to a worldwide reading audience. How many of us have this privilege? I write for several hours in the morning when working on my novels. I take a break in the afternoon and continue in the evening if I have a clear diary.
Advice they would give new authors?
My advice for new authors? Stay focused, look for marketing opportunities, and never give up on the dream.
****
Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice
Iceni Book 1
by: Stephen D. Owen
Genre: Historical Fiction
Add to your TBR List!
Check out Reviews and Recommendations!
BLURB:
Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice is the first thrilling instalment in this historical trilogy.
60 AD. The death of Prasutagus, the Iceni king, leaves his kingdom divided between Rome and his daughters. The Roman Procurator Catus Decianus seizes the entire territory and brutalizes Boudica and her family.
Driven by vengeance, Boudica rallies the Iceni tribe and allies including the Trinovantes, Coritani, and Catuvellauni. As Roman forces are preoccupied in the north, Boudica's rebel army advances on Camulodunum, the Roman provincial capital, where a vastly outnumbered Roman defence struggles to hold.
With the fate of Roman Britannia hanging in the balance, the epic tale of sacrifice, rebellion, and fierce determination unfolds.
Purchase your Copy Today!
AMAZON | APPLE | WATERSTONES | THE BOOK GUILD
****
Stephen D Owen, an enthusiast of Roman Britain and the Iceni Revolt, wished to bring the dramatic story of Queen Boudica, a druid priest and the Iceni Revolt to life in his debut novel, Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice.
Stephen explains: “The revolt of Queen Boudica and the Iceni against the might of Rome has echoed down the centuries. Nearly 2000 years ago, during the early years of Roman Britain, Boudica, victim of Roman injustice, raised the Iceni in rebellion against Rome.
On 1st of August 1984, millennia later, a mysterious link with the drama of the Iceni Revolt may have been uncovered. The remnants of a male peat body were found at Lindow Moss Wilmslow Cheshire, England.
At first the peat body was thought to be a murder victim, yet in time the body was proven to be far older. As old as the Iron Age in Britain at the time of the Roman Conquest.
Known as Lindow Man, or Pete Marsh, archaeologists and experts were called in. A theory was put forward, Lindow Man was in fact a high-born sacrificial victim. A druid priest, perhaps close to Boudica herself, who was a witness and key to the Iceni revolt.
The discovery of Lindow Man inspired me to write Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice. Was this man a priest?
Fundamental to the fate of Boudica and the Iceni? Although my version is fictional, I decided a good challenge would be to write my version of what could have happened, but I would encourage any reader to look into the history to form their own opinions!”
Follow Stephen at the Following Links:
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Enter to Win:
$20 Amazon Gift Card
Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!
Next Stop on the Tour:
June 21st
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The blurb sounds really good.
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