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Siofra
In 1600's Ireland, young Siofra is torn from her poor family to pay off a debt. She then finds herself working as a servant for a succession of nobles.
When she is attacked by a monster in the night and is accidentally turned, Siofra suddenly discovers she has to learn to how to be a vampire on her own, even though she has no idea what she has become.
For Siofra, life was a series of losses, and she grew hard while she was alive. As a vampire, this makes her comfortable in her own skin and she's not squeamish about what she has to do to survive.
Looking for a vampire who isn't squeamish or full of self-hatred? Siofra is for you!
"Siofra" is the first book in "The Sumaire Web" series of novels.
When she is attacked by a monster in the night and is accidentally turned, Siofra suddenly discovers she has to learn to how to be a vampire on her own, even though she has no idea what she has become.
For Siofra, life was a series of losses, and she grew hard while she was alive. As a vampire, this makes her comfortable in her own skin and she's not squeamish about what she has to do to survive.
Looking for a vampire who isn't squeamish or full of self-hatred? Siofra is for you!
"Siofra" is the first book in "The Sumaire Web" series of novels.
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2012
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About the author
Anna Rose
9 books9 followersAnna Rose is a published author of Urban Fantasy and Young Adult Fantasy, best known for their works under the Sumaire Press imprint. Their first novel, SIOFRA, was published in 2012, followed by FIACH FOLA and DROCH FOLA, with the short story FEASTA FOLA included in the series. Although part of a series, FEASTA FOLA can be read independently.
Anna is currently working on the TALES OF THE DRAGONGUARD series, which starts with AYA’S DRAGON and continues with SARA’S FIRE. Their Patreon page provides a unique first-look opportunity for their subscribers to view their current works in progress in a raw, chapter-by-chapter serialized format.
One of their notable characters is Trevor the Demon, who enjoys cooking in Hell’s Kitchen. Currently, Anna is focusing on their series THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS, which follows Hector Rhoades and his unlikely friendship with the Devil, Luci Inferi. Throughout the series, Hector discovers the dangers of preconceptions and learns that demons are not necessarily to be feared. The first novel, LUCI: RHOADES TO HELL, will be followed by LUCI: RHOADES TO RECOVERY and then LUCI: RHOADES TO REDEMPTION. The series is centered on preconceptions, love, loss, grief, and healing.
Amongst their short stories is TECH SUPPORT: An Infernal Tale, a short humorous horror piece, which tells the story of what happens when Hell's printer goes down. It is currently available in both ebook and audiobook formats.
Anna Rose recently relocated from California to New Hampshire, where they continue to write and expand their literary works. Their writing style is unique and captivating, with an emphasis on creating multidimensional characters that readers can connect with on a personal level. Their passion for storytelling and their ability to immerse readers in imaginative worlds have earned them a dedicated fanbase.
Anna is currently working on the TALES OF THE DRAGONGUARD series, which starts with AYA’S DRAGON and continues with SARA’S FIRE. Their Patreon page provides a unique first-look opportunity for their subscribers to view their current works in progress in a raw, chapter-by-chapter serialized format.
One of their notable characters is Trevor the Demon, who enjoys cooking in Hell’s Kitchen. Currently, Anna is focusing on their series THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILS, which follows Hector Rhoades and his unlikely friendship with the Devil, Luci Inferi. Throughout the series, Hector discovers the dangers of preconceptions and learns that demons are not necessarily to be feared. The first novel, LUCI: RHOADES TO HELL, will be followed by LUCI: RHOADES TO RECOVERY and then LUCI: RHOADES TO REDEMPTION. The series is centered on preconceptions, love, loss, grief, and healing.
Amongst their short stories is TECH SUPPORT: An Infernal Tale, a short humorous horror piece, which tells the story of what happens when Hell's printer goes down. It is currently available in both ebook and audiobook formats.
Anna Rose recently relocated from California to New Hampshire, where they continue to write and expand their literary works. Their writing style is unique and captivating, with an emphasis on creating multidimensional characters that readers can connect with on a personal level. Their passion for storytelling and their ability to immerse readers in imaginative worlds have earned them a dedicated fanbase.
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March 29, 2021
I really do not understand a company that lets people g0 through giving a lousy one star but no review??
Anna Rose writes excellent books that think way outside the box and royally entertain. Highly recommend for a read. She pulls you in and then nails your feet to the floor. Once she pulls you in the nails disappear and a pot of tea or coffee comes out. When the fam asks 'what's for dinner' they get a finger pointing to the kitchen.
Well done Ms. Rose. Well done indeed. Don't miss Luci: Rhoades to Hell.
Anna Rose writes excellent books that think way outside the box and royally entertain. Highly recommend for a read. She pulls you in and then nails your feet to the floor. Once she pulls you in the nails disappear and a pot of tea or coffee comes out. When the fam asks 'what's for dinner' they get a finger pointing to the kitchen.
Well done Ms. Rose. Well done indeed. Don't miss Luci: Rhoades to Hell.
January 4, 2013
Anna Rose’s “Siofra”
A lot of people are damned tired of tales about romantic nightcrawlers that friggin’ sparkle in the sun. And thank the night this novel isn’t one of those.
Siofra starts the reader at the scene where a well kempt man lays dying from a shot to the chest. Here then appears the main character, Siofra, a vampire whose name ties back to the ancient pagan roots of Ireland. She feeds off the dying man and wonders, between fading heartbeats, what turns brought him to his mortal end.
How an author devises vampirism is up in the air in today’s literature, so yet Anna Rose makes sure her fans understand the ground rules and nocturnal logic. But what I found just as impressive was the author establishing a breathing backstory to help readers understand the social and psychological trajectory that forges Siofra’s personality through life, death and the undeath to follow.
Just as critical to my full enjoyment of Siofra was the research it must’ve taken to frame the life and times of Anna’s main character. The seeming mundane, possibly hopeless life of Siofra crosses the events of history in a world flushed out by the troubled history of Ireland along with the good and bad of her people. You can clearly envision the history of secondary characters by the way they stand, or how they handle a knife, and what state of health they exhibit. And complicated personalities aren’t restricted to the realm of humans and vampires, as we learn from the dogs or horses included in this novel as more than mere props.
If nightcrawlers are your thing, but you say, “Hold the cheese, please,” then Siofra is the story for you. Anna Rose has successfully stepped beyond classic vampire stories while avoiding the minefield of today’s saturation of “fang-mances.” She reminds us that living or undead, people are… complicated, and carry many shades of gray inside.
Reviewed by John Steiner
A lot of people are damned tired of tales about romantic nightcrawlers that friggin’ sparkle in the sun. And thank the night this novel isn’t one of those.
Siofra starts the reader at the scene where a well kempt man lays dying from a shot to the chest. Here then appears the main character, Siofra, a vampire whose name ties back to the ancient pagan roots of Ireland. She feeds off the dying man and wonders, between fading heartbeats, what turns brought him to his mortal end.
How an author devises vampirism is up in the air in today’s literature, so yet Anna Rose makes sure her fans understand the ground rules and nocturnal logic. But what I found just as impressive was the author establishing a breathing backstory to help readers understand the social and psychological trajectory that forges Siofra’s personality through life, death and the undeath to follow.
Just as critical to my full enjoyment of Siofra was the research it must’ve taken to frame the life and times of Anna’s main character. The seeming mundane, possibly hopeless life of Siofra crosses the events of history in a world flushed out by the troubled history of Ireland along with the good and bad of her people. You can clearly envision the history of secondary characters by the way they stand, or how they handle a knife, and what state of health they exhibit. And complicated personalities aren’t restricted to the realm of humans and vampires, as we learn from the dogs or horses included in this novel as more than mere props.
If nightcrawlers are your thing, but you say, “Hold the cheese, please,” then Siofra is the story for you. Anna Rose has successfully stepped beyond classic vampire stories while avoiding the minefield of today’s saturation of “fang-mances.” She reminds us that living or undead, people are… complicated, and carry many shades of gray inside.
Reviewed by John Steiner
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