Heidi Eljarbo's Blog
October 6, 2020
Book Two in the Soli Hansen Mysteries
Are you excited about the next installment in the Soli Hansen Mysteries? I know I am.
The manuscript has been read by several beta readers already.
Here are some of their comments:
"Another great one! I thought the characters, old and new were great and the intrigue was really there. Once again your descriptions were spot on, and I could visualize everything. Looks like Solvie will continue to solve mysteries! Yay!"
One listed all the things she found thrilling in the book and said, It's exciting how you tie everything together."
Another wrote, "It was so exciting, I could hardly put the book down."
And one of the beta readers who is Italian wrote to me and said, "I believe you're ready to write in Italian."
Which is not true. Yes, there are a few Italian phrases in the book, and as much as I want to be fluent in Italian one day, I absolutely needed Elisabetta's help. I so much appreciate her time and also the other beta readers. Thank you all.
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The next step for me is to send the MS off to my editor. She's brilliant and picks up all the details that are off and need improvement.
I've also had a discussion with my book cover designer in London. I'm so excited to see what amazing ideas he'll bring to the table this time.
For me, it's time to set up the launch plan and start working on the details for publication.
If you haven't read the first book in this series, here's the link on Amazon.com
https://www.amzn.com/B086RNG5SX
The manuscript has been read by several beta readers already.
Here are some of their comments:
"Another great one! I thought the characters, old and new were great and the intrigue was really there. Once again your descriptions were spot on, and I could visualize everything. Looks like Solvie will continue to solve mysteries! Yay!"
One listed all the things she found thrilling in the book and said, It's exciting how you tie everything together."
Another wrote, "It was so exciting, I could hardly put the book down."
And one of the beta readers who is Italian wrote to me and said, "I believe you're ready to write in Italian."
Which is not true. Yes, there are a few Italian phrases in the book, and as much as I want to be fluent in Italian one day, I absolutely needed Elisabetta's help. I so much appreciate her time and also the other beta readers. Thank you all.
***
The next step for me is to send the MS off to my editor. She's brilliant and picks up all the details that are off and need improvement.
I've also had a discussion with my book cover designer in London. I'm so excited to see what amazing ideas he'll bring to the table this time.
For me, it's time to set up the launch plan and start working on the details for publication.
If you haven't read the first book in this series, here's the link on Amazon.com
https://www.amzn.com/B086RNG5SX
May 12, 2020
LAUNCH DAY for Of Darkness and Light
It's publication day for the first book in a brand new historical mystery series. The title is "Of Darkness and Light", and the gorgeous cover is created by the talented Tim Barber of London.
Please head over to Amazon https://www.amzn.com/B086RNG5SX
to get your copy of this dual timeline novel about a young art historian who gets involved in Nazi art theft and the resistance movement of WWII. I am excited for you to read it. Please add it to your TBR list.
Please head over to Amazon https://www.amzn.com/B086RNG5SX
to get your copy of this dual timeline novel about a young art historian who gets involved in Nazi art theft and the resistance movement of WWII. I am excited for you to read it. Please add it to your TBR list.
May 6, 2020
Of Darkness and Light launches in six days!
That's right. And I'm so excited for you to read and review this book. Here are some facts:
It is the first in a historical mystery series
It's a dual timeline novel
It features a young heroine in WWII
She is an art historian
She gets involved in Nazi art theft and the resistance movement
It has a gorgeous cover
Please add it to your TBR list. I would love for you to immerse yourself in the world of Soli Hansen in 1944.
It is the first in a historical mystery series
It's a dual timeline novel
It features a young heroine in WWII
She is an art historian
She gets involved in Nazi art theft and the resistance movement
It has a gorgeous cover
Please add it to your TBR list. I would love for you to immerse yourself in the world of Soli Hansen in 1944.
April 10, 2020
Of Darkness and Light: A Soli Hansen Mystery Book 1 book launch 12 May 2020:
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In this first book of a new historical mystery series, a young art historian faces a tough choice in German-occupied Norway.
“Artful prose and at a pace that makes for a can't-put-down, first-class literary voyage."–Melissa Dalton-Bradford, bestselling author of Global Mom
Oslo, 1944. Soli Hansen’s passion for art history is and always has been a way of life for her. While she spends her days working in an art shop, WWII is taking its toll on everyone. Apprehensive of the consequences, Soli avoids becoming entangled in the war resistance efforts. She closes her eyes in hopes the enemy will retreat and leave her beautiful country for good.
But when a woman is found dead in the alley alongside the art shop and a painting from the last auction goes missing, Soli is thrown into the thickest of the fray involving both Nazi art theft and the Norwegian resistance.
Once Soli finds her courage, there’s no turning back. Her personal life is turned upside-down with danger, lies, spying, and an incredible discovery.
In this dual timeline novel, Heidi Eljarbo paints a vivid picture of what people are willing to do in desperate times. With unforgettable characters and rich historical details, Of Darkness and Light will keep the reader mesmerized until the last satisfying page.
Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley, Katherine Neville, and Kate Mosse.
Praise for Of Darkness and Light
“Interspersing love, hope, and courage, the participants are drawn together in mysterious paths.”–Pauline Isaksen, bestselling author of Dying for Justice
“Of Darkness and Light will reel you in and keep you hooked until the end.”–Mette Barfelt, bestselling author of The Solvik Series
In this first book of a new historical mystery series, a young art historian faces a tough choice in German-occupied Norway.
“Artful prose and at a pace that makes for a can't-put-down, first-class literary voyage."–Melissa Dalton-Bradford, bestselling author of Global Mom
Oslo, 1944. Soli Hansen’s passion for art history is and always has been a way of life for her. While she spends her days working in an art shop, WWII is taking its toll on everyone. Apprehensive of the consequences, Soli avoids becoming entangled in the war resistance efforts. She closes her eyes in hopes the enemy will retreat and leave her beautiful country for good.
But when a woman is found dead in the alley alongside the art shop and a painting from the last auction goes missing, Soli is thrown into the thickest of the fray involving both Nazi art theft and the Norwegian resistance.
Once Soli finds her courage, there’s no turning back. Her personal life is turned upside-down with danger, lies, spying, and an incredible discovery.
In this dual timeline novel, Heidi Eljarbo paints a vivid picture of what people are willing to do in desperate times. With unforgettable characters and rich historical details, Of Darkness and Light will keep the reader mesmerized until the last satisfying page.
Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley, Katherine Neville, and Kate Mosse.
Praise for Of Darkness and Light
“Interspersing love, hope, and courage, the participants are drawn together in mysterious paths.”–Pauline Isaksen, bestselling author of Dying for Justice
“Of Darkness and Light will reel you in and keep you hooked until the end.”–Mette Barfelt, bestselling author of The Solvik Series
March 24, 2020
Trailing the Hunter for only 99c
Hello Readers!
When in hibernation, read a good book.
My historical novel Trailing the Hunter is on a Kindle Countdown SALE on Amazon 24-2 March 2020.
Please use the link below to get your copy for only $ 0.99.
Amazon sale link:
https://www.amzn.com/B07Z44VV5K
On Goodreads:
Trailing the Hunter
Happy reading.
When in hibernation, read a good book.
My historical novel Trailing the Hunter is on a Kindle Countdown SALE on Amazon 24-2 March 2020.
Please use the link below to get your copy for only $ 0.99.
Amazon sale link:
https://www.amzn.com/B07Z44VV5K
On Goodreads:
Trailing the Hunter
Happy reading.
December 3, 2019
WIN A BOOK
Storytellers in Zion is giving away six awesome books!
IT'S EASY TO WIN.
My latest novel TRAILING THE HUNTER is among the prizes.
Click the link below. Scroll down to the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post to find out how.
http://storytellersinzion.com/win-the...
Also, check out my December Newsletter:
https://shoutout.wix.com/so/3dMxB8EAq
IT'S EASY TO WIN.
My latest novel TRAILING THE HUNTER is among the prizes.
Click the link below. Scroll down to the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post to find out how.
http://storytellersinzion.com/win-the...
Also, check out my December Newsletter:
https://shoutout.wix.com/so/3dMxB8EAq
November 22, 2019
Interesting. Exciting. Clean.
Catching a Witch and the sequel Trailing the Hunter make excellent Christmas presents for a loved one or for yourself.
Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Norway and learn about the role of women, faith, superstition, good versus evil, friendship, courage, and of course, romance.
Available on Amazon.
Immerse yourself in the 17th century in Norway and learn about the role of women, faith, superstition, good versus evil, friendship, courage, and of course, romance.
Available on Amazon.
October 31, 2019
GIVEAWAY
Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours is hosting a GIVEAWAY for m latest novel Trailing the Hunter.
Check it out!
https://gleam.io/competitions/U30XQ-t...
Check it out!
https://gleam.io/competitions/U30XQ-t...
October 28, 2019
Book Launch in only two days
My newest historical novel TRAILING THE HUNTER launches in only two days. Check it out on Amazon.com and enter the 17th century seen through the eyes of a strong, independent woman whose aim is to help her friends out of the claws of a witch-hunter. This is not a story about witchcraft but about women helping women in a difficult time in history. Is there romance, too? Yes, and the journey is worth it.
September 10, 2019
COVER REVEAL
Trailing the Hunter Cover Reveal
Ta-da!
I’m happy to reveal the cover for my new historical novel, TRAILING THE HUNTER, created by the talented Tim Barber of Dissect Designs. Isn’t it wonderful? He really did a great job and captured feelings of both hope and despair that the strong female protagonist, Clara Dahl, experiences.
As I finished writing the novel Catching a Witch, I knew Clara still had much more to tell us. I was curious and wanted to see what she would do next and let her follow the witch-finder, Angus Hill, to Berg, a small village in southeastern Norway.
Then what?
The year is 1661 and superstition tends to overrule the otherwise faithful little village. Get ready to meet the villagers of Berg and laugh and cry with Clara as she opposes the witch-finder.
Trailing the Hunter is the sequel to Catching a Witch and will be available 30 October 2019. Stay tuned for updates and more news before then. Both books about Clara Dahl can be read as stand-alone novels but reading both will make the story fuller.
Catching a Witch is on a Kindle Countdown sale on Amazon.com for $0.99 for the next few days. If you have not read it yet, I will say in the words of Clara, “make haste” and grab a copy on the link below. (European subscribers may automatically be redirected to Amazon UK. Please go to the US site for the Kindle sale.)
About Trailing the Hunter:
A ruthless witch-finder.
One determined woman.
1661 in southeastern Norway.
Clara Dahl has made a decision. She has seen the dread and sorrow witch-finder Angus Hill has caused in her hometown and sets out to find him. Her goal is to fight the wrongful and wicked misconceptions about witch hunting. But the witch-finder’s influence is strong. How can she warn the villagers of something they don’t understand?
Clara’s heartfelt desire is to protect and rescue the women who are in danger without causing more harm. As Clara develops secret plots to thwart the plans of the notorious witch-finder and works to help the villagers, she finds friendship and the possibility of true love.
“A spellbinder from the very beginning. Eljarbo’s sound historical research is evident and impressive.” — Gus A. Mellander, Ph. D., D.H.L.
So there you have it. I am thrilled to share this with you and hope you will enjoy Clara’s story. Writing it has been an amazing journey. TRAILING THE HUNTER releases in a few weeks.
https://shoutout.wix.com/so/1cMqQjWPg
Ta-da!
I’m happy to reveal the cover for my new historical novel, TRAILING THE HUNTER, created by the talented Tim Barber of Dissect Designs. Isn’t it wonderful? He really did a great job and captured feelings of both hope and despair that the strong female protagonist, Clara Dahl, experiences.
As I finished writing the novel Catching a Witch, I knew Clara still had much more to tell us. I was curious and wanted to see what she would do next and let her follow the witch-finder, Angus Hill, to Berg, a small village in southeastern Norway.
Then what?
The year is 1661 and superstition tends to overrule the otherwise faithful little village. Get ready to meet the villagers of Berg and laugh and cry with Clara as she opposes the witch-finder.
Trailing the Hunter is the sequel to Catching a Witch and will be available 30 October 2019. Stay tuned for updates and more news before then. Both books about Clara Dahl can be read as stand-alone novels but reading both will make the story fuller.
Catching a Witch is on a Kindle Countdown sale on Amazon.com for $0.99 for the next few days. If you have not read it yet, I will say in the words of Clara, “make haste” and grab a copy on the link below. (European subscribers may automatically be redirected to Amazon UK. Please go to the US site for the Kindle sale.)
About Trailing the Hunter:
A ruthless witch-finder.
One determined woman.
1661 in southeastern Norway.
Clara Dahl has made a decision. She has seen the dread and sorrow witch-finder Angus Hill has caused in her hometown and sets out to find him. Her goal is to fight the wrongful and wicked misconceptions about witch hunting. But the witch-finder’s influence is strong. How can she warn the villagers of something they don’t understand?
Clara’s heartfelt desire is to protect and rescue the women who are in danger without causing more harm. As Clara develops secret plots to thwart the plans of the notorious witch-finder and works to help the villagers, she finds friendship and the possibility of true love.
“A spellbinder from the very beginning. Eljarbo’s sound historical research is evident and impressive.” — Gus A. Mellander, Ph. D., D.H.L.
So there you have it. I am thrilled to share this with you and hope you will enjoy Clara’s story. Writing it has been an amazing journey. TRAILING THE HUNTER releases in a few weeks.
https://shoutout.wix.com/so/1cMqQjWPg
