Ancient Japan

 

In 'Salt Run: the Heir's Last Hope,' the presence of Inari Ōkami adds an intriguing layer to Akasuki's journey. As the Japanese god of foxes, fertility, rice, and prosperity, Inari brings an element of mystery and magic to the story. Known for being the patron of swordsmiths and merchants, Inari's role in the narrative reflects themes of strength, trade, and abundance.

Throughout history, Inari has been worshipped as both male and female, further emphasizing the god's versatility and power. The fact that over 32,000 Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to Inari speaks to the deity's widespread influence and significance in Japanese culture.

As Akasuki navigates the challenges and triumphs in 'Salt Run: the Heir's Last Hope,' the presence of Inari Ōkami serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of nature, prosperity, and spirituality. This god adds an element of mystique and tradition to Akasuki's adventure, making for a captivating read that delves into ancient Japanese beliefs and folklore.

 

COMING SOON...A NEW BOOK AT LAST.

 

 

 Akasuki, lowest of honourable lord and great daimyo, Miyoshi Nishiki's foot soldiers, is bound by oaths of loyalty and duty to save Reiji, the lord's only son and heir. If the family is threatened she must use her skills, her mother's gift, and ninja training, to save the child. When the Summer Palace is unexpectantly attacked she takes Reiji and they run. Akasuki must get Reiji to safety, escape the attacking warriors, some unfriendly locals, and find a safe place. But where is it safe to hide and wait for her lord, Miyoshi Nishiki, to repel the invaders and seek his son? Then she remembers the Salt Run. If she can reach the river and catch one of the salt boats they can vanish, hidden in a village in the mountains. But can she get a four year old boy through enemy lines and to the river and find a salt boat? And will the Salt Boat people want to hide the honourable Miyoshi Nishiki’s son when there’s a chance to make money selling him to the enemy? Akasuki will need all her skills and good fortune to succeed, but if she does then perhaps she will be honoured with respect, no longer the lowest of the low in her lord's household.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

 

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 

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Cherry blossom time right now in New Zealand as seen in our local park where the trees are planted around the traditional Asian red bridge. Makes me nostalgic for Japan and the lovely Hanami festivals I enjoyed there. I do miss that ancient culture and its history and mythology, so colourful and amazingly spiritual.

Welcome to you new readers, you 176 keen historical readers who've signed permission at the recent historical fiction Booksweeps competition. Thank you. Be assured that, like most of my readers, I'm too busy to pepper you with emails. Once a month, on the 6th, I'll send you a newsletter with offers of free and bargain - mainly historical - books. I don't push my own books or yell BUY, but hope that some of you are happy to Beta read for me or take a free A(dvance) R(eading) C(opy) and leave a comment on social media. If you like to know personal author details, check me out at my websites: www.pdrlindsay.co.nz, and find my books at www.books.pdrlindsay.co.nz.

There's a link to a free short story at the end of this newsletter as a gift to you all.

And thank you to those who sent good wishes for my operation. The new shoulder joint is in and beginning to work.

 

Usual warning: Watch out for that deadline.

 

HISTORICAL FICTION

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Courage in Crinolines

6 spunky female tales

FREE

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Gateway to Historical Adventures

9 action adventures

FREE

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Travel the World with Great Literary & Historical Fiction Books

10 reduce price BARGAINS

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REVIEWS PRETTY PLEASE

Indie authors love reviews!

Your feedback is valuable in supporting talented historical fiction authors.

14 FREE books

even one sentence equals a review.

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A BOOKSWEEPS GIVEAWAY

DEADLINE

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Inspirational fiction and nonfiction

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KINDLE UNLIMITED

For those who like a warm fuzzy Christmas story read.

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17 soppy stories, real comfort food!

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REVIEWS

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Your feedback is valuable in supporting talented historical fiction authors.

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REVIEWS

 

I've been reading old favourites and haven't found a new, straight historical novel in the library new books section. Everything new and historical seems to be gothically weird or crosses into fantasy with some sort of magic. Hopefully I'll find something in the selection here. Anyone found a good straight historical read recently?

 

FREE SHORT STORY FOR YOU.

'Eggs For Supper'

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Take care in these uncertain times and happy reading.

p.d.r.

 

 AUGUST NEWSLETTER  lots of e-books, mostly historical fiction.

AUGUST NEWSLETTER 

Discover Your Next Favourite Read

 

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

An interesting collection of books on offer this month. Some with unusual historical settings. I've notice a growing interest in Chinese and Japanese ancient and mediaeval history which is a hopeful sign for my sales as I've been writing stories set in the mediaeval and Edo period for several years. This is where my Young Adult novella, 'Salt Run: The Heir's Last Hope' is set, and at last, it's about to launch. It's only three years late! I do like my heroine, Akasuki. She's such a stoic, putting up with life's disappointments with hope. Pre-orders going up next week. Planned launch in early October. I'm not sure about the cover but my editor likes it. Comments welcomed. And any of you keen historical readers care to read my version of mediaeval Japanese history? I've e-book ARCs (Advanced Reading Copy) available. I'd love some comments from readers to quote. Also I'm not good at blurbs so anyone who wants to improve it before it hits the markets is welcome to email me their version. Here's the short blurb:

Join Akasuki, bound by oath and duty to protect the heir of a powerful daimyo, on her thrilling journey of survival and sacrifice in 'Salt Run: The Heir's Last Hope', a tale of courage, loyalty, and the enduring power of determination.

I hope you find some good reads this month. As usual watch the deadlines, there are several finishing before the 31st.

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HISTORICAL FICTION

12 mostly historical novels  WARNIBG, possible corrupt link and not working!!! Sorry!!

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August 12th

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HISTORICAL FICTION

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Paper Lantern Writers

have a few free books and short stories HERE at their website.

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JAPANESE HISTORICAL FICTION

The Samurai's Honor: The Heart of the Samurai

Book 0

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The Samurai's Heart: The Heart Of The Samurai

Book One

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Gripping Stories of the Past

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Travel Back in Time with Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction Giveaway

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Gripping Stories of the Past

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SINGLE HISTORICAL FICTION

some of my writer colleagues have books for free or at bargain prices.

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Cowboy style historical

BARGAINS

2

Fanny Newcomb and the Irish Channel Ripper: A New Orleans Gilded Age Mystery

USA  MYSTERY

3

Sweet, gritty Historical Fiction with a Contemporary feel. A story that touches the very heart of the Season.

ROMANCE

4

Hans Waldemar Remembers Normandy

WWII

5

In Knots Over You: Victorian Historical Romance (The Ladies Alpine Society

Book 1

1

MIXED GENRE NOVELS

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SHORT STORIES

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75 books

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MIX of ROMANCE stories

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AUTHOR NEWSLETTER

The Victorian San Francisco Mysteries

NEWSLETTER

 

I've been reading old favourites. Catching up on those writers whose work is still a shining example of how to tell a story, like Author Ransom's 'Swallows and Amazon'

 

Keep Safe and Happy Reading

p.d.r.

The July newsletter 1,000s of free and bargain e-books

 

JULY NEWSLETTER 

Let the fireworks roar in celebration. For the entire month of July, you can stock up on books from your favourite indie authors and discover dozens of new favourites. Here’s what sets this sale apart:

• Nearly 250,000 participating ebooks

• Deep discounts of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% off

• 58,000 participating authors

• 17,000 free books during this sale only, in addition to nearly 100,000 books that are priced free every day

• 2,000 free series starters during this sale only, in addition to the 10,000 free series starters available every day

It’s a month-long, giddy, all-you-can-eat, bookish buffet with all the fixings and none of the guilt! Enjoy.

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Historical Fiction

Nine Books

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URGENT! URGENT REMEMBER JULY 12th

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HISTORICAL FICTION

A good mix of mainly free books

17 BOOKS

2

HISTORICAL FICTION

9 Books

BARGAIN PRICES

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MOSTLY HISTORICAL FICTION

17 books

FREE

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HISTORICAL FICTION

17 FREEBIES

 

GENERAL READS

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SUMMER READS

31 books

BARGAINS

 

SHORT STORIES

1

75 MIX GENRE stories

FREE

and BARGAINS

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SHORT MYSTERIES

27 books at $1.99 or cheaper.

STORIES

REVIEWS PLEASE.

Reviews are so important. It's how you chose your books so please help us writers make a few more sales.

FREE FOR A REVIEW

13 Books seeking a kind reader and a review

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You might enjoy what I've been reading.

'The Undying of Obedience Wellrest' by Nicholas Bowling

This historical knocked me backwards. Talk about a brilliant without being cheesy with that gothic twist. Good tight writing, the author made it all seem quite possible.

'The Winter List' by S. G. Maclean

part of a series set in the 1680s - England after King Charles returns. Not a bad read! Good characters, typical spy plot and I sometimes felt I should have started with the first book. Nice tight writing and no gadzookery!

If the links don't work try the newsletter link

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Book Review

Seems about time I managed to get back to reviewing what I'm reading.

 Any McAll Smith fans here? Do read his novella/story collection - my library calls it short stories but they are really connected. It's a delightful read. He is so good at 3D characters.
'The Perfect Passion Company'
The Perfect Passion Company


In his gentle fashion he puts social media in its place, looks at what makes a good relationship and makes apposite comments re world politics and the state of things. Lovely man! Not a hate speech or destructive thought in sight.

JUNE NEWSLETTER LOTS OF FREE EBOOKS.

Goodness me, I missed posting May's newsletter. Too busy.Never mind here is June's newsletter with lots of free historical fiction. Use this link if the others won't work: https://preview.mailerlite.com/m5q4x4u0l8

JUNE NEWSLETTER 

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JUNE NEWSLETTER 

This is the new cover for the new short story collection. It will be partner to 'Tales From Old Japan' and I hope it's like enough, yet different enough, to that cover. Your comments gratefully received as readers view things differently from writers. I rather like it but then I am told my taste in covers is not usually marketable.

A shorter selection of books this month, the northern hemisphere's summer relaxing time I expect so even writers are taking time off their work. The books are all historical. Most of them are free so enjoy filling your reader or mobile phone.

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Historical Fiction

9 Freebies

URGENT ENDS JUNE 10th

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HISTORICAL FICTION

A good mix of mainly free books

72 BOOKS

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SUMMER HISTORICAL FICTION READS

Some relaxing reads

27 FREE Novels

3

HISTORICAL FICTION

Opens JUNE 15

9 BOOKS

4

HISTORICAL ADVENTURE FICTION

13 BOOKS

Enjoy the Mix

 

SINGLE HISTORICAL MYSTERIES

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'Murder at Old St Thomas'

American 19thC story

Best-selling mystery and winner of a Historical Fiction Company “Highly Recommended” Medal for 2022

2

'Loveda Brown: The Boston Burglar'

Loveda Brown is a governess for a wealthy 1911 Boston family, but things are about to get complicated.

FREE

3

'The Caregiver's Curse'

England, 1545.

Ruth Tanner is a well-meaning girl who just wants to use her knowledge of herbs and potions to give care to people in her village. But when a young boy dies of the sweating sickness, Ruth finds herself accused of cursing him - which means she faces death by hanging as a witch.

FREE

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Reviews are so important. It's how you chose your books so please help us writers make a few more sales.

FREE FOR A REVIEW

REVIEW

I've just finished this novel. I learnt a lot about the early automobile creation. It's well written and wryly amusing.

'The Woman at the Wheel' by Penny Haw

Carl Benz may be known as the “Father of the Automobile,” but Bertha Benz was the woman behind the wheel driving the world into a new era. I enjoy novels which allow women a little glory, especially if they deserve it. Bertha could not be an engineer, but she should have been. She not only encouraged her husband and supported him, she drove the vehicles. Inspiring historical fiction based on the real life of Bertha Benz, whose husband built the first prototype automobile, which eventually evolved into the Mercedes-Benz marque.

Another peaceful humorous read which won't send you to bed to have nightmares.

 

Happy Reading

p.d.r. lindsay

Writer's Choice for p.d.r. lindsay-salmon author p.d.r. lindsay | 39, Lune street. South Hill, Oamaru

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