Thank you for this chance to visit Riverina Romantics and share my love for my home state, which is also the setting of my steampunk stories, The Bustlepunk Chronicles.
Spring in Western Australia is wildflower season. The landscape practically vibrates with colour. I couldn't resist setting "Courting Trouble" right in the centre of all this joy -- and then throwing in Diwali celebrations.Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights. Celebrations are fun and friendly and very welcoming.
Since I created a fictional Bombaytown in Perth, Australia, I've thoroughly enjoyed bringing it alive. I can visualise it now. I can smell the spices, hear the noise, wander the narrow streets.
For your chance to enjoy the romance of Bombaytown, and Esme and Jed's adventures, just leave a comment at the end of this post. I'll be giving away one digital copy of "Courting Trouble". If you can't think what comment to leave, I'm always interested in hearing what other people's favourite wildflower is.
COURTING TROUBLE
The Bustlepunk Chronicles #2
Swan River Colony, Australia, 1895All suffragette Esme Smith wants is respect. Her beau, American inventor Jed Reeve, may be more enlightened than most men, but lately his need to protect her is at odds with her need for independence. Esme begins to wonder if a modern woman can share her life with a man without losing some of herself.
With his courtship of Esme stalled, the last thing Jed needs is the pressure of saving the Prince of Wales. But when blueprints for a sonic destroyer fall into his hands, he uncovers an anarchist plot that could have deadly consequences.
While investigating the threats, Jed is determined to keep Esme out of harm’s way, despite her protests. But when the terrorists capture Jed and demand a priceless emerald in exchange for his life, it’s Esme who must draw on all her strength to save the day.
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Jenny Schwartz is an Australian author in love with living in the suburbs. What could be nicer than chatting to your neighbour over the back fence? She's currently mis-using her history degree to write steampunk and can be bribed with TimTams.You can catch up with Jenny at her website, on Twitter, Facebook or Tumblring about steampunk.
Jenny is giving away a copy of Courting Trouble to one lucky commenter. All you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form.
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Nice cover. The book sounds fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! So cool! It has me intrigued! :) Sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance to read!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover and author Jenny is a doll. Adding this to my list. I love Steampunk and would someday love to visit Australia.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a fun post and congrats to jenny on the new release! Love the cover and the premise. Running over to Amazon to add to my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cover! This book sounds very interesting and is now on my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaway :)
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You caught my interest with that blurb!
ReplyDeleteAre those 'forget me nots' in the photo? They're beautiful. Best of luck, Jenny!
I would love to visit Australia personally. Until I can, I will settle for a book.
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I love the cover on this one. I also like the premise of the book and especially the Australian setting.
ReplyDeleteI've not read steampunk before but I love all romance so ill give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYou are a new author for me. The blurbs give a little, but not enough information. I'll check them out at Amazon.
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Sounds really good!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway. I would love to read this book. Sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw this cover I knew that I had to read this book! Its gorgeous! Thanks so much for the guest post and the chance to win a copy of this awesome looking and sounding book!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to reach through the screen and hug you all! Do you know how much your comments have brightened my day?
ReplyDeleteI love the cover so much. Frauke from Croco Designs (the graphic artist responsible) is an author's best friend :)
Kimba, yours was the sweetest comment. I hope you and everyone make it to Australia one day. It's such a nuisance that we're so far away!
Maria, those forget me nots are ... leschenaultia. One of my favourite wildflowers. They're like patches of sky when you go bushwalking http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/festival/flowers-and-gardens/flowers
Jodie, thank you so much for letting me visit, and ramble on and on :)
Oops. Before I forget. For anyone encountering steampunk for the first time: It's addictive!
I love the cover art and the book sounds very interesting, can't wait to read it :)
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