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The Prince of Summer - Book Tour and Giveaway

1/12/2022

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The Prince of Summer
The Chronicles of Alcinia Book 5
by Miriam Newman
Genre: Historical Fantasy Romance 

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Jossa of Havacia is an outcast--disinherited. But can a man born to be a warrior ever be anything less? From the snow-bound country of his birth to its island fortress and the mystical kingdom of Alcinia, Jossa’s destiny pursues him like the hand of fate in The Prince of Summer.


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Men littered the Great Room.  There was mud and blood everywhere, and anxious wives and children finding their husbands and fathers or, in some cases, learning that they never would.
The King and his men had found them and were in a ring that included Jossa and Sergius.  A fortunate few had benches, but most sprawled on the floor except for the King, who was pacing.
“I told you to follow us,” Allam joked, “but we ended up following you.”
Sergius had fulfilled every expectation of him, clearing the path from the landing to the Keep single-handed except for Jossa, and Jossa could never tell anyone it was basically an accident.  They had simply gotten separated from more experienced warriors who had gone ahead and then served as an inadvertent rear guard that became the front when enemies broke King Allam’s line.  But the Alcinis needed another Sergius Magistri, and this one had kept Jossa alive.  He put his head in his hand, bracing with his elbow on one knee, totally done in.
He felt Allam’s hand on his shoulder.
“Well done,” the King said.  “Very well done indeed.”
Jossa had lost count of how many men he had killed, but it wasn’t heroism.  They had been trying to kill him. 
The King stopped circling, sinking to a knee beside him, speaking quietly.
“After the battle is just as hard, for some,” he said softly.  
Jossa could only nod, tears in his eyes.  He was not sure why he was crying.  He seldom had, not even when Vanus had abandoned him.  Very briefly, trying not to unman him in front of the others, the King pulled his head to his shoulder, with a hand in his wet hair.  Jossa’s helmet lay discarded on the floor.  “We are grateful to you.  Alcinia never forgets.”
The Queen and her children were there.  Jossa had seen them embracing him, but then they began moving among the men, helping to sort out the wounded, who were being taken to the Throne Room itself.  There, surgeons and Holy Sisters tended them in the shadow of the throne.  There would be many more tents hastily erected outside; they had many wounded, many dead, and the living needed shelter from the relentless rain.  But Alcinia had survived.
“Will they come again, do you think?” Jossa finally asked Sergius.
“In time,” his friend replied.  “But we have damaged them severely.”
“Aye,” an older Noble observed.  “They went at Omana for two generations.  The bastards are not easily discouraged.”
“We have something Omana did not,” another observed.  “King Vanus.”  He spared Jossa a glance, but he had a thing to say.
“Little as he may like us at times, the man’s a tactical genius.  Omana rotted from within.  He’s got us pulled together, three countries in an arc to the north, the Isle as a point, and Alcinia to the south, with nothing but open sea to the east.  I do not think they can beat us.”
“Let us hope not,” another said, reaching for ale from a girl now circulating with tankards for the men.  “Thank you, darling.”
The girl smiled at him.  She was young and red-haired, a spritely little thing who put Jossa a bit in mind of Alesia, the bar maid.  But this one was far better dressed.  She looked like she might be a Noble’s daughter or family member who nonetheless brought comfort to the returning men like any common serving girl, heedless of her rank or theirs.
“Ale?” she asked Jossa, pausing.  She carried a tray with multiple tankards, somehow managing not to spill any among the sea of bodies, so he nodded, standing to take it.  It was still chaos in the Great Room and he did not want her spilling ale all over herself for her trouble.
“Thank you.”  He lifted it from the tray, drinking deeply.
She smiled at him, eyes crinkling.  They were the blue of the Alcinic Sea and she had a trim little figure.  
“I am...” Jossa began introducing himself, but she laughed gently.
“Oh, we all know who you are.  My name is Rosheen.  Why don’t you find me, after?  Once the men are attended, we will feast.”
She was uncommonly bold, if she was a Noble’s daughter.  Usually, they were guarded like gold.  
“Gladly,” he said.
She merely smiled, turning away, tray in hand.
Jossa could feel Sergius’s eyes on him.  “What?” he asked.
His friend was grinning.  “I get the accolades, you get the women.”
“Seems fair to me,” Jossa said.  “I’m better looking.”


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Fantasy poetry driven by myths and legends has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was published in poetry before catching the romance writing bug. I bring that background to my writing along with a lifelong addiction to horses, an 18 year career in various areas of psychiatric social services and many trips to Ireland, where I nurture my muse. My published works range from contemporary fantasy romance to fantasy historical, futuristic, science fiction and historical romance. Currently I live in rural Pennsylvania with a “motley crew” of rescue animals. You can see my books at www.miriamnewman.com.


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72 Comments
Bernie Wallace
1/12/2022 05:57:52 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Shirley Ann Speakman
1/12/2022 06:16:40 am

I enjoyed the excerpt the book sounds really good.

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Michele Soyer
1/12/2022 06:20:53 am

Very romantic cover - makes me interested in your book.

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Kari B
1/12/2022 06:26:27 am

Sounds like an exciting adventure to read about.

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Miriam Newman link
1/12/2022 08:26:02 am

This book took about three months to write. It was helpful that it's Book 5 of a series and the world is a familiar one. All books can be read as stand alone.

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Rita Wray
1/12/2022 08:58:16 am

I like the excerpt and cover.

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Bea LaRocca
1/12/2022 10:17:19 am

I like the cover synopsis and excerpt, this is a must read book and series for me. Thank you for sharing your bio and book details and for offering a giveaway

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Miriam Newman link
1/12/2022 11:08:45 am

Bea, thanks so much. If you are a fan of this series, really do not miss the next one, Emperator. It will be out in a couple of months. I'm in love with it myself. (Am I supposed to say that? LOL. But it happens.)

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Nancy
1/12/2022 10:32:36 am

The Prince of Summer - The Chronicles of Alcinia Book 5 - by Miriam Newman sounds like an action packed, highly detailed, and interesting book.

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wendy hutton
1/12/2022 10:59:08 am

this sounds really good, nice cover too

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Marcy Meyer
1/12/2022 11:13:27 am

I really enjoyed the excerpt. This sounds like a good story. I like the cover too.

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Wendy Jensen
1/12/2022 01:02:22 pm

The book details sound interesting.

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Jon Heil
1/12/2022 02:04:02 pm

Hope he doesnt fall over when the snow comes and freezes him

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Terri Quick
1/12/2022 02:16:28 pm

Great cover

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Beyond Comps
1/12/2022 02:59:02 pm

Great cover!

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Julie Lundstrom
1/12/2022 03:09:02 pm

This sounds like a good book that I would like to read.

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Abigail Gibson
1/12/2022 05:02:36 pm

Looks like a great book!

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Eva Millien
1/12/2022 05:34:56 pm

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, Miriam! The Prince of Summer sounds like a great book for me and I love the cover! Good luck with your book and the tour! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a wonderful day!

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angela heerde
1/12/2022 05:38:26 pm

I like book details

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Peggy Salkill
1/12/2022 05:59:11 pm

Nice cover!

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Miriam Newman link
1/12/2022 06:05:19 pm

Thanks, everyone, for visiting and I hope you enjoy the book. I love book birthdays and I'm still chuckling at Jon's comment.

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Barbara Montag
1/12/2022 06:24:21 pm

I enjoyed reading the excerpt - well done!
Thank you for sharing it.

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Sherry
1/12/2022 06:47:54 pm

I really like the cover and the excerpt.

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David Basile
1/12/2022 07:27:40 pm

Sounds like a good adventure

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bn100
1/12/2022 08:08:42 pm

cool

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Jennifer Alaggio
1/12/2022 11:00:02 pm

I love the cover and would like to get started on the series. This sounds like a series I would enjoy!

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Cynthia C
1/13/2022 06:35:54 am

The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

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Debbi Wellenstein
1/13/2022 07:18:15 am

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Amy F
1/13/2022 11:44:44 am

Gorgeous cover! Sounds like a great romance read!

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beth shepherd
1/13/2022 12:38:07 pm

This looks like a great read. I ike the blurb

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Ann Fantom
1/13/2022 07:07:25 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Miriam Newman link
1/13/2022 07:31:04 pm

Thanks to everyone who visited and commented. This one is a book of love and war. I enjoyed writing it and am looking forward to publishing the next book in the series. All can be read as single books, but taken in their entirety, they are essentially a family saga set in an alternate world. I have grown to love these characters, following not only their line of descent but also secondary characters who never fail to surprise me.

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Marisela Zuniga
1/13/2022 09:50:32 pm

This sounds really good

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Miriam Newman link
1/14/2022 02:25:01 am

You can see the entire series here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J3N18NN
I suggest with starting with Book I, The King's Daughter, a multiple prize-winner. Prices have been reduced for a time to give readers an inexpensive introduction to the series.

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Sarah L
1/14/2022 02:28:19 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Susan Smith
1/14/2022 08:33:28 pm

I like the cover and excerpt. Thanks for sharing.

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David Hollingsworth
1/14/2022 08:52:36 pm

Sounds like a great book.

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Ken Ohl
1/15/2022 04:51:29 am

this book looks intriguing

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Serge B
1/15/2022 07:39:33 am

I enjoyed the excerpt

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Tracie Cooper
1/15/2022 11:20:56 am

What inspires your book plots?

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Miriam Newman link
1/15/2022 02:45:18 pm

Often, I dream or daydream the beginning of a book. From there, it's a process that unwinds a scene at a time as though it has been stored in my head without my even being aware of it. You could almost say the books write themselves. Talk about a pantser!

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Debbie P
1/15/2022 04:55:41 pm

This sounds like a great book and series.

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Athena Graeme
1/16/2022 12:49:44 am

Manly men they are! I love it!

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sarah s
1/16/2022 10:15:11 am

How did you come up with this as your idea to write a book about?

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Miriam Newman link
1/16/2022 10:36:04 am

Because it is part of a series, the foundation was already laid for additional volumes tracing the lives of those directly or indirectly part of a family dynasty. In this case, it was a branching-off that sprang from the life of one of the founder's sons. One of the beauties of creating your own fantasy world is that you can simply invent lands and cultures, drawing from them and setting characters inside them. It has been so much fun that I simply can't stop!

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Ellie Wright
1/17/2022 06:54:20 pm

Love the cover. Excerpt sounds intriguing!

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Karin
1/18/2022 08:04:02 am

Great excerpt!

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Calvin
1/18/2022 06:50:22 pm

Really liked learning a bout your book. All the best.

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Miriam Newman link
1/18/2022 07:00:06 pm

Thanks to all who visited today and earlier in the month. I see the blogs currently showing my book are also featuring a video. I hope you will take the chance to see it and also register for the drawing. All books in the series are currently reduced in price, by the way. So enjoy!

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Diana Hardt
1/20/2022 01:53:33 am

It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

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Danielle Day
1/22/2022 02:50:16 am

Sounds good.

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Tiffany S
1/24/2022 07:47:28 pm

I think it sounds like an interesting book and nice cover.

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Christina Gould
1/25/2022 01:57:26 pm

I love the beautiful cover and the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Miriam Newman link
1/25/2022 02:20:35 pm

Thanks for visiting and I hope some of you readers will enjoy the book, and one of you the gift certificate.

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Piroska
1/25/2022 04:10:53 pm

The book sounds very interesting. Nice cover!

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Miriam Newman link
1/29/2022 09:53:39 am

Here's hoping everyone stays safe and warm in today's weather. We have about one degree in temperature here and maybe six inches of snow, which isn't too bad. Thinking of the people in New England. It's a good weekend for reading if you have power! Or writing, in my case. I have a flashlight in every room, just in case. LOL. How is everybody doing?

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Kelly D
1/29/2022 01:02:13 pm

The book sounds good with interesting characters.

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Heather Mahley
1/30/2022 11:53:39 pm

I love the excerpt

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LYNN CLAYTON
2/1/2022 06:56:43 pm

hot.hot.cover

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Miriam Newman link
2/1/2022 08:03:33 pm

Thanks, Lynn. I really liked this guy, also. Wait until you see Book VI. Really to die for, and I think it's one of the best I have written. Look for "Emperator" in 2022.

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Christy R.
2/2/2022 03:11:21 pm

The book details sound great. Love the cover.

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Jen Reed
2/9/2022 02:49:12 pm

The romance book looks fun to read.

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Carol G
2/10/2022 01:29:00 pm

I find that even though many series area supposed to stand alone books that can be read out of order, it makes each one a more finished product if they are read in order. This is probably because there are often small comments/actions/attitudes/etc that carry over that can be a little confusing if the reader doesn't have the background.

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Miriam Newman link
2/10/2022 02:27:25 pm

Sure, that's a very valid point. After all, that is the way the books are written and no matter how careful the author may be to feed in back story, some nuances can be lost. This whole series is available and I always suggest that interested readers consider first Book I, The King's Daughter. I have temporarily reduced the prices on all these books for that reason. Alternatively, if someone wants a bite vs. the whole meal, they can buy individually. These are not, for the most part, particularly short books. I find the best world building requires some time.

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Daniel M
2/11/2022 02:12:28 pm

like the cover

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Renata
2/11/2022 10:21:12 pm

Sounds good!

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sheila ressel
2/12/2022 07:27:21 am

Great cover and excerpt!

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Sand
2/12/2022 07:33:58 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Betty Curran
2/12/2022 08:54:51 pm

I really enjoyed the excerpt. I'm looking foward to reading this.

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Anita Jude
2/12/2022 09:41:06 pm

I love the book details and the cover looks amazing.

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jose rosado
2/12/2022 11:10:13 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?


A good blurb

THX

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Miriam Newman link
2/13/2022 07:25:51 am

Thanks, everyone, for visiting. I hope you will check out the book and the series. Good luck in the drawing!

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