Feature & Giveaway: Confessions of a Sheba Queen by Autumn Bardot

 

Confessions of a Sheba Queen by Autumn Bardot

Publication Date: March 10, 2019

Cleis Press

eBook & Paperback; 384 Pages

Genre: Historical/Erotica

With a host of unforgettable characters and unbridled sensual escapades, Confessions of a Sheba Queen is a triumphantly erotic retelling of an indomitable woman prevailing in a man’s world. During a raging sandstorm along a riverbed in the ancient lands of Saba, a powerful jinni born of smokeless fire gives birth to a half-human daughter. Bilqis does not inherit her mother’s magical abilities, but the fire of her jinni blood does imbue her with other powerful gifts. As she undergoes her rites of womanhood and her insatiable sexual hunger is awakened, it becomes clear—this is the key to her “great destiny” prophesized at her birth. But it could also lead to her total undoing. Bilqis comes to understand that her supernatural talents have the power to make men, and women, and nations prostrate themselves in utter devotion to her. When tragedy strikes, she leaves her home to seek revenge against the tyrannical god-king whose reign is a plague upon his land and people. Armed with only her body, courage, and wits, she quickly masters the art of seduction, all the while resisting the mind-consuming call to stay locked in an endless cycle of carnal passion. Destiny soon intervenes, and what began as a quest for vengeance becomes a mission to heal the land of Saba from a twisted, corrupt regime and to see it become the wealthiest kingdom in all the land. Yet, it is only after meeting the already legendary and wildly attractive King Solomon that Bilqis discovers her greatest battle is not with others, but with herself.

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About the Author

Autumn Bardot writes historical fiction and historical erotica. Her debut historical fiction is THE IMPALER'S WIFE. Her debut historical erotica is LEGENDS OF LUST. Autumn, a pen name, has worked as an educator for more than sixteen years. She teaches literature, writing, and the magic of words. She has a passion for history and a special affinity for the unsung courageous females that history has neglected. Or misunderstood. Autumn lives in Southern California with her husband and ever-growing family. She wishes she was one-tenth as brave as the women she writes about. Historical Fiction ~ The Impaler's Wife ~ Dragon Lady ~ The Emperor's Assassin Historical Erotica ( Cleis Press) ~ Legends of Lust, Erotic Myths from around the World ~ Confessions of a Sheba Queen

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Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, March 10 Review at Broken Teepee Wednesday, March 11 Review at Books and Zebras Thursday, March 12 Feature at Chicks, Rogues and Scandals Friday, March 13 Review at @bookishbellee Monday, March 16 Review at YA, It's Lit Tuesday, March 17 Feature at Donna's Book Blog Wednesday, March 18 Review at Gwendalyn's Books Friday, March 20 Review at 100 Pages a Day Monday, March 23 Feature at I'm All About Books Wednesday, March 25 Review at Nursebookie Thursday, March 26 Review at Jessica Belmont Friday, March 27 Feature at Curling up by the Fire Monday, March 30 Review at Historical Graffiti Tuesday, March 31 Review at Passages to the Past Wednesday, April 1 Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit
 

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Book Feature: Far Away Bird by Douglas A Burton (Q & A)

The heroic and epic saga of Theodora, Byzantine Empress

The courageous girl who challenged the Roman-Byzantine aristocracy and ignited the women’s rights movement

Far Away Bird - by Douglas A. Burton

“…elegantly written historical tale in which [Burton] effortlessly weaves sweeping emotion and fine detail…”— Kirkus Reviews (Recommended)

Inspired by true events (historical fiction), Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople's red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire. 


Her salacious past has left historians blushing and uncomfortable.
Tales of her shamelessness have survived for centuries, and yet her accomplishments as an empress are unparalleled. Theodora goes on to influence sweeping reforms that result in some of the first-ever Western laws granting women freedom and protection. More than a millennium before the women's rights movement, Theodora, alone, took on a world superpower and succeeded. Far Away Bird goes where history classrooms fear to tread in hopes that Theodora can finally take her seat among the greatest women in history.


Theodora seems impossible--yet her transcendence teaches us that society can't tell us who we are deep down. Before there was a legendary empress, there was a conflicted young woman from the lower classes.

Talking Points:

●      Which Hero or Heroine are You? Take the “Heroic Personality Quiz” and the “Which Woman of History Are You? Quiz” (who doesn’t love a good quiz?)

●      Why Empress Theodora? Why did Doug choose to write about her?

●      How did writing the book change Doug’s perspectives about women and/or women’s rights?

●      In what ways did Theodora directly influence women’s rights in the modern day?

●      How are women changing the way we tell stories?

●      What does a heroine-centric story structure look like?

●      Why it’s important for women to hear the story of Theodora.

●      And why should men hear the story of Theodora?

Awards and Praise

Grand Prize for Historical Fiction - Writers’ League of Texas - 2019 Manuscript Contest

Gold Medal - Coffee Pot Book Club- Book of the Year - Historical Fiction

Bronze Medal - Coffee Pot Book Club- Best Debut Novel 2019

“This book is, in all ways, an absolute triumph.”— Mary Anne Yard, international best-selling author of The Du Lac Chronicles