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Phineas Varga and the Revenants of Windsor - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/30/2020

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Phineas Varga and the Revenants of Windsor
by A.K. Rouse
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal Romance, Historical Fiction 

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"A brilliant and riveting vampire novel . . . showcases a complete mastery of this dark fantasy genre." --Midwest Book Review

In 1014 AD, Nieve, a young Irish woman, nurses wounded Fintan, a mysterious foreigner fighting for the Irish at the Battle of Clontarf. From this point on, their fates are intertwined as they attempt to navigate secrets, supernatural beings, a rival for Nieve's affection . . . in addition to their own conflicted feelings for one another.

Over five-hundred years later, in 1563, the Black Death descends on the kingdom of Queen Elizabeth I. She welcomes into her court at Windsor Castle, a man, Phineas Varga, who offers protection. However, the young queen soon finds that his strategy includes the use of gargoyles . . . for she and her kingdom are to be defended against something far worse than the plague. England and all mankind are at the mercy of the revenant should those most ancient and evil have their way.
Phineas, too, has his secrets, secrets that shaped who he is and who he will become. In his quest to rid Europe of the foul revenant, he is joined by a young, eager apprentice, a gargoyle warrior, a female assassin of a strange guild, and others who seek to find the source of the revenant outbreak. It is only when mysteries are revealed, and tragedy occurs that the reader discovers why five-hundred years is but a short time for some.
Today, the revenant is known by its most popular name . . . that of . . . vampire.


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​Whether good fortune or the benefits of a good life, Phineas had what many would say was a handsome countenance.  However, the astute, like the good doctor, would always add that despite the fair features and chiseled jawline, despite the olive complexion devoid of any flaw, there was a menacing undercurrent, an almost hidden savagery that lay in wait, and it seemed to emanate from the youth's eyes, eyes that commanded all attention beyond any other trait.
     Phineas returned a cold stare then, and the doctor, mesmerized, realized at that moment that he had never until then noticed the unusual color of the younger man's eyes.  Phineas' eyes were gray--a stone-cold gray.  At first glance, one would think that perhaps they were an unusually dark blue, and hidden in shadow, but with the right tilt of his head, with just the right cast of light, as was now, one could tell they were assuredly gray, a soft, melancholy gray.  Phineas Varga had the visage of a beautiful fallen angel, and the doctor found the effect both captivating and horrifying.
     Phineas sighed, but then, in a slight accent of nondescript origins that most, other than the observant Dr. John Dee would fail to hear, he responded simply, "Let it be done.  I will approach the gate after Vespers, and I shall have a gift for the Queen."
     He stood then, nodding to the doctor, and took his leave, motioning for Jory to follow.  Jory smiled and bid good day while plucking the remaining crust of bread from his plate.
     Dr. Dee watched the tall form of the young, dark-featured man as he meandered through the crowded pub until Varga reached the threshold of the doorway.  Then, Dee noted a brief exchange between the two companions, followed by Jory turning on his heel, striding down a side hallway, past a serving table, and out of sight.  Dee watched Phineas turn back to the open door, pull up his cloak's hood, before striding outdoors.

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Though part of her childhood was spent in the West Midlands, A. K. Rouse now writes from the United States' great Midwest. Memories of traipsing through beautiful English gardens, forests, and castles during these years provides the backdrop for her stories. Now, you will find her roaming the verdant fields of a music fest or walking the city streets with her husband, three children and two Irish terriers.


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How did you come up with the title of your first novel?
It was tricky business coming up with a title as the novel is two intertwining stories with different characters, though some overlap, and in some ways, there exists an almost ensemble grouping of characters in many important scenes.  The title refers to the lead character and antagonists of the main story-line.  There is something about the ring of it that appeals to me, though I can't put my finger on it.

Have you written any other books that are not published?
Yes.  I have written one other book that is not currently published and I am going through extensive edits at the moment.  It takes place in the 1950's through 80's in the United States and has a strong paranormal element to it.  I also have a third book, which is the second in the Phineas Varga series, in which I've completed the outline and written several parts, but I am now realizing I am farther than I initially thought from completing that.

Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
Several.  I find that writing two stories simultaneously for part of the time, at least, gives me perspective and the ability to notice things I might not otherwise see if I'm only focused on one work.  Often, I'll take a week away from one book to write on the other and then when I return, things jump off the page needing my attention that I think I would have otherwise overlooked.

Pen, typewriter or computer?
Computer, but occasionally I will print out a chapter and edit with pen, then return to make corrections in the electronic file.

What is something unique/quirky about you?
I am not a fan of social media, but use Instagram for work, and I am being told that I need to start using Twitter.  I know that in 2020 this mindset is probably beyond "quirky," but I suppose I got a bad taste in my mouth years ago when I tried Facebook.  I found myself simply overwhelmed by it all . . . the need to "like" posts, the expectation that I should in turn post things of my own, and the time-suck that could occur when going down rabbit holes regarding people I had neither spoken to nor seen in twenty-five years, etc.  I know that there are many good things about these types of apps, and by my not using them, I certainly acknowledge that I am missing out on the daily occurrences of distant friends and acquaintances.  However, I am increasingly wondering whether the bad that comes along with them has come to outweigh the good, and if man is innately incapable of collectively and positively wielding a tool with such power.  That being said, if you email me, I will always respond.


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92 Comments
Mya Murphy
10/30/2020 03:08:49 am

Lmao.. The older guy cracked me up..is this a good thing? I really dunno, but it made me want to read it.. 😂😂😂

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 07:27:15 am

I hope so!

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Bea LaRocca
10/30/2020 03:12:42 am

I like the book cover, synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a must read for me. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and I am looking forward to reading your story.

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 07:26:50 am

You are most welcome. I hope you enjoy it.

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Bea LaRocca
11/1/2020 03:47:39 am

I've just purchased my copy and can't wait to read.

Bernie Wallace
10/30/2020 05:41:03 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 07:29:49 am

Five years, but I had several simultaneous projects going on during that time, so I was unable to devote all my time to it on a daily basis.

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Michele Soyer
10/30/2020 07:17:10 am

The cover draws me in and makes me want to check out this book.. thank you and best of luck...

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 07:30:19 am

Thank you. I hope you enjoy it.

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Shirley Ann Speakman
10/30/2020 07:34:28 am

I enjoyed the excerpt the book sounds very intrguing and the cover suits the story too.

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 11:09:48 am

Thank you. And thanks for tweeting out about it, among several others here. I am lacking when it comes to self-promotion.

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Rita Wray
10/30/2020 09:13:56 am

The book sounds great.

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 11:10:40 am

Hope it lives up to your initial impression. Thanks for participating in this book tour.

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Christina Gould
10/30/2020 09:42:55 am

The eyes are the cover are awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!

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A. K. Rouse link
10/30/2020 11:07:57 am

Amanda at http://www.amdesignstudios.net/ helped bring it to life. Good luck with the giveaway.

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Eva Millien
10/30/2020 11:19:55 am

Loved the excerpt, sounds like a thrilling read, thanks for sharing it and good luck with the tour!

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Sara Zielinski
10/30/2020 11:52:37 am

I think this book has an amazing cover.

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Victoria Alexander
10/30/2020 12:23:01 pm

Happy Friday!! This sounds awesome, thanks for sharing.

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Sherry
10/30/2020 03:25:39 pm

Sounds like a great book.

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Brandi Dawn
10/30/2020 03:54:41 pm

I love the cover! Its awesome.

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Wendy Jensen
10/30/2020 03:59:26 pm

I love the eyes on the book cover.

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Beyond Comps
10/30/2020 04:34:19 pm

Great cover!

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wendy hutton
10/30/2020 04:40:15 pm

thanks this sounds like an exciting book

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Debbie P
10/30/2020 05:45:58 pm

This sounds like an excellent read. Nice cover!

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Kelly D
10/30/2020 06:32:19 pm

I like the cover. I looks like an exciting book to read.

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Jon Heil
10/30/2020 07:04:32 pm

Wonder if war will happen in the castle

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James Robert
10/30/2020 07:24:01 pm

I appreciate your review and getting to hear about another book I didn't know about until now. Thank you for sharing and for this giveaway also.

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Amy F
10/30/2020 07:51:28 pm

Love these genres... the book sounds great!

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Calvin
10/30/2020 11:47:47 pm

Great combo of genres, perfect read for the spooky fall months.

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zarah
10/31/2020 09:19:09 am

looks interesting

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Susan Smith
10/31/2020 01:54:46 pm

Sounds great, I like the cover.

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Marcy Meyer
11/1/2020 01:09:36 pm

I like the cover. Looks great.

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bn100
11/1/2020 07:04:05 pm

looks interesting

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Sarah L
11/1/2020 10:25:12 pm

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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A. K. Rouse link
11/2/2020 07:12:06 am

Thank you for taking a look at my book, and good luck on the contest.

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Robin Miller
11/2/2020 10:47:39 am

Is the guy with gray hair exasperated?

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athena graeme
11/2/2020 12:11:36 pm

Great medevil cover. I love his creepy eyes!

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Elizabeth H.
11/2/2020 03:04:13 pm

The book sounds so good! I love the cover! The blurb is intriguing! I'm excited to read about Phineas Varga!

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Jenn
11/2/2020 07:49:46 pm

I like that the cover has the characters on it - it helps me personally with the visualization when reading!

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Serge B
11/3/2020 08:37:21 am

Nice cover--got it all covered with swords, villains, and a princess

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sandra
11/3/2020 12:25:56 pm

i lik the creepiness of the cover

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Nina Lewis
11/3/2020 01:02:09 pm

Looks great!

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Terri Quick
11/3/2020 08:22:26 pm

Great cover

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Christina D
11/3/2020 09:08:35 pm

Love the cover!!

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A. K Rouse link
11/4/2020 09:25:41 am

I am very happy with the cover as well. Thank you. Amanda at www.amdesignstudios.net/ is wonderful. As a reminder, the Kindle countdown deal ends on Saturday, November 7th.

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Lily Blain
11/4/2020 05:29:53 pm

this looks so interesting, thank you so much for sharing

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jan
11/4/2020 05:35:17 pm

I love the font colour

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Barbara Montag
11/6/2020 10:06:28 am

This book has a lot to offer for all readers!
And a great cover.
Thank you for sharing the review.

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Laura Rubenstein
11/6/2020 02:48:23 pm

I think the book cover is great

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Julie Lundstrom
11/6/2020 04:15:31 pm

I like the cover of this book

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LYNN CLAYTON
11/8/2020 07:07:28 pm

nice cover looks like a great read

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Judy Thomas
11/9/2020 05:10:00 am

It sounds like a great adventure!

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Cathy French
11/9/2020 09:30:17 am

Wow, this read falls under a lot of genres, all my faves. No one looks happy on this cover, and from the info they shouldn't. Sounds like a good read.

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A. K. Rouse link
11/9/2020 11:10:02 am

Your observation . . . your comment . . . is on target and made me chuckle. Thank you.

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Molli Taylor
11/9/2020 10:53:39 am

this sounds like a great read

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shannon zeidan
11/9/2020 11:37:32 am

I love the description. I'm excited to read it!

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Suzanne Greene
11/9/2020 04:46:40 pm

This book looks really interesting, I like the cover.

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Christy R.
11/9/2020 07:21:32 pm

OOH handsome hero and creepy eyes on the other man. Looks like an interesting story.

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Stephanie Liske
11/9/2020 11:22:30 pm

I like the cover.

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Heather Mahley
11/10/2020 07:40:48 pm

A very nice cover

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Dawn Keenan
11/10/2020 09:50:16 pm

I love the background of the cover!

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julie murphy
11/11/2020 04:40:36 am

How many books do you write a year ?

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A. K. Rouse link
11/11/2020 07:23:44 am

I have not ever written full time, so it is hard to answer your question. Realistically, without distractions, writing full-time, I imagine it would take me a nine months to a year to complete a novel, when considering the editing process. I also tend to work on more than one story at a time, as I am now. I have been working on the second in this Phineas Varga series, but I am also working on a different, unrelated book, set in the USA. Working on two simultaneously helps to more easily navigate writer's block. It also allows me to edit portions with fresh eyes . . . finding things I normally would not.

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Audrey Stewart
11/11/2020 12:09:19 pm

A.K. Rouse is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

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joy f
11/11/2020 11:46:25 pm

Sounds good.

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Karen A.
11/16/2020 03:45:18 pm

Sounds like a great read

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Carol G
11/17/2020 11:19:01 am

I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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Renata
11/18/2020 12:29:48 am

I like cover

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Karin
11/18/2020 06:01:03 am

The cover is good, but I'm not a fan of the eyes

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Kristen
11/18/2020 02:43:37 pm

The people on the cover all look really intense.

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LeahSay
11/18/2020 04:51:46 pm

They all look like the are very serious about something.

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Francine Anchondo
11/19/2020 01:07:43 pm

Great cover

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Mary Cloud
11/19/2020 09:54:02 pm

The cover is interesting - thanks for sharing

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Barrie
11/21/2020 12:21:10 am

The cover is great. Love the eyes of the male character on the far left! How many more books do you plan to write in this series?

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A. K. Rouse link
11/28/2020 07:15:40 am

Thank you. There are three, in total, planned.

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AuntySuzany
11/21/2020 01:02:58 am

Sounds like an interesting read! Thank you for sharing!

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Jennifer Redd
11/23/2020 12:25:59 pm

I like the cover, looks like a good book.

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Nancy
11/25/2020 08:10:14 pm

The characters on your book cover seem very unique and striking. This sounds like a book that might keep the reader up at night!

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Jaclyn Mercer
11/25/2020 09:33:29 pm

I am totally digging the vampire pirate vibe!

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Daniel M
11/26/2020 07:01:28 pm

like the cover

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Terri Shaw
11/28/2020 07:03:31 pm

This sounds like a great read.

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L.C.
11/29/2020 12:58:27 am

Holy crap, gargoyles and vampires? Dark, horror, PNR with some historical elements? This sounds amazing!

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Leah Cavendish
11/29/2020 05:30:49 am

The cover looks great and the story sounds really interesting.

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latisha depoortere
11/29/2020 08:21:20 pm

This sounds like a great book!

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Crystal M
11/29/2020 08:40:36 pm

Woohoo vampires!

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jose rosado
11/30/2020 04:09:12 pm

What do you think of the book or the cover?

very cool art style

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SCOTT BRUNSKILL
11/30/2020 08:48:20 pm

Love reading something I can sink my teeth into

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Stacey A Smith
11/30/2020 09:35:29 pm

the cover is cool looking.

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Susan F
11/30/2020 10:13:55 pm

Great cover! All my favorite genres in one!

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megan allen
11/30/2020 11:08:46 pm

Love this cover!!

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Jerry Marquardt
11/30/2020 11:35:12 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Phineas Varga and the Revenants of Windsor, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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Julie Barrett
12/1/2020 09:08:17 pm

Cover is super creepy. Looks suspenseful!

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