The SEMI-FINALISTS for the 2018 CHAUCER Book Awards for Pre-1750s Historical Fiction (CIBAs)
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2018 CHAUCER Book Awards SemiFinalists.
The SHAPE of the ATMOSPHERE by Jessica Dainty – Literary, Psychology, Women’s Fiction
After a devastating loss, 16-year-old Gertie is tossed into a Sanitorium in 1957 where she must advocate not only for herself but for others who are brutally mistreated. Highly recommended.
THE GILDED CROWN – Book 3, Lions and Lilies Saga by Catherine T. Wilson and Catherine A. Wilson – Medieval Europe, Historical Fiction, Romance
Medieval European life swirls with unexpected and perilous events; a welcome and brilliant third book in the Lions & Lilies Saga, The Gilded Crown by Catherine T. Wilson and Catherine A. Wilson.
INFANTS OF THE BRUSH – A Chimney Sweep’s Story by A.M. Watson – Historical Fiction, Chimney Sweep/Child Labor, Georgian Era
A disturbing but elucidating glimpse into a time and place when, even in a civilized country, poor children’s lives were shockingly undervalued, and their labor exploited. A.M. Watson delivers a welcome ray of hope shining through to the conclusion of this haunting saga.
WATCH OVER ME (Code Talker Chronicles, Book 2) by Eileen Charbonneau – Historical Romance, Espionage, Native American, WWII, Thriller/Mystery
Set in the 1940s streets of New York City, love might just be the thing to heal two broken souls.
PASSAGE HOME to MEUSE by Gail Noble-Sanderson – Historical Romance, Post-WWII, Literary
An epic journey back to the post-war world of the 1920’s and Marie Durant Chagall and those around her must find meaning in life again. Every aspect of human nature and the desire to rebuild lives is explored in this novel including the importance of family, whether blood relatives or chosen families. Here we have an incredible exploration into whether love can indeed conquer all.
The BLACKBIRD by Kristy McCaffrey – Western, Historical, Romance
A steamy, intelligent historical fiction set in the Arizona desert where the harsh environment matches the characters who populate it. Can two wounded souls find each other and flourish? Find out in Kristy McCaffrey’s hard to put down, fourth book in the Winds of the West series, The Blackbird.
FINDING BILLY BATTLES: An Account of Peril, Transgression and Redemption, (Book 1 of 3) by Ronald E. Yates – Literary, Historical Fiction, Germany
Brilliant first in the series literary novel about a man who lived life to the fullest and found himself along the way.
GOETHE Book Awards for Post-1750s Historic Fiction – Long List (aka Slush Pile Survivors)
These historical fiction works have moved forward in the judging rounds from SLUSH pile to the 2018 Goethe Book Awards for post- 1750s fiction LONG LIST.
THREADS of PASSION by T.K. Conklin – Western, Romance, Historical Fiction
A western paranormal romance that will leave readers begging for more!