AW: I published another novel!

[smock]

Hi all! I published another novel, and since GBCN got me to the top 10 for Italian Historical Fiction last time, I figured I'd post here again! (To be fair, I think CEP bought more copies of my first book, but I'm sure ML won't allow that record to stand . . . )

Here's my pitch: Do you like historical fiction featuring badass 17th century girls who love astronomy? If that category is too narrow, how about women who refuse to bow to social pressures, and fight for an education, even if that means wearing a disguise? If so, The Zorzi Affair is for you.

And if you like Venice, runaway brides, pesky Inquisitors, cross-dressing girls, Galileo, and fortune-telling beans, you'll love The Zorzi Affair!

This coming-of-age story, set in seventeenth-century Italy, combines historical fiction with a hint of romance.

It's on Amazon now!

[sarahbear]

I love historical fiction! I'm going to buy tonight when I'm home. Thanks!

[smock]

Dec 21, 2016 11:18:41 GMT -5 sarahbear said:

I love historical fiction! I'm going to buy tonight when I'm home. Thanks!

Thanks so much! I love historical fiction, too.

[caddywompus]

Congratulations!!

[sharknado]

Dec 21, 2016 11:10:44 GMT -5 smock said:

Hi all! I published another novel, and since GBCN got me to the top 10 for Italian Historical Fiction last time, I figured I'd post here again! (To be fair, I think CEP bought more copies of my first book, but I'm sure ML won't allow that record to stand . . . )

Here's my pitch: Do you like historical fiction featuring badass 17th century girls who love astronomy? If that category is too narrow, how about women who refuse to bow to social pressures, and fight for an education, even if that means wearing a disguise? If so, The Zorzi Affair is for you.

And if you like Venice, runaway brides, pesky Inquisitors, cross-dressing girls, Galileo, and fortune-telling beans, you'll love The Zorzi Affair!

This coming-of-age story, set in seventeenth-century Italy, combines historical fiction with a hint of romance.

It's on Amazon now!

Woohoo! Bought this one too!

[smock]

Let me just add--it's perfect reading if you're home for the holidays. The main character gets so fed up with her parents that she runs away from home!

[smock]

Just bumping this in case anyone is still on the fence, and ONE MORE POST will push you over the edge.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

I'm so glad you bumped this! I pretty much only read historical fiction! Ordered

[notsopicky]

Wow, smock, that's so cool that we *know* a published author! I am in grad school to become a librarian (just thought I'd throw that in there)...is it YA? Or strictly adult?

[ciescalove]

Definitely going to check this out while I have time to actually enjoy books again before next semester starts haha

[smock]

Dec 22, 2016 13:27:42 GMT -5 notsopicky said:

Wow, smock , that's so cool that we *know* a published author! I am in grad school to become a librarian (just thought I'd throw that in there)...is it YA? Or strictly adult?

It's all-ages, not specifically YA. But it has some YA-type themes, like "WTF am I doing with my life, I'm 15 and my parents just arranged a marriage for me." (oh, wait, that isn't a very common YA theme these days, is it . . . )

[smock]

Dec 22, 2016 13:12:49 GMT -5 ProfessorArtNerd said:

I'm so glad you bumped this! I pretty much only read historical fiction! Ordered

I hope you like it! There's lots of really cool Italian history (and historical fun facts, like fortune-telling beans), and it also features a portrait. That's art!

[smock]

Dec 22, 2016 13:33:40 GMT -5 ciescalove said:

Definitely going to check this out while I have time to actually enjoy books again before next semester starts haha

I know, right? I published it this week because I finished grading last week, so I actually had time to do final edits. And now I have a million books to read, and a few syllabi to write, before January.

[RamblingRose]

Bought this one too! Yay!

[ciescalove]

LanaLang here is her post about her 2nd book

[smock]

Thanks, ciescalove!

[Linie]

Historical fiction in Italy? That's an irresistible combination for me. It's on my amazon list for next order.