Winter 2009

 

The first day of the new year has come and gone and with it comes the holiday season and the last remaining months of 2008.  Before we know it, 2010 will be here and … Well, let’s not get into that.

 

NEWS

 

 

October saw the release of SOUTHERN LEGACIES #4: REDEMPTION IN BLOOD from Whiskey Creek Press Torrid.  While this sounds like it should have a Halloween type plot, sorry – that will be coming up in My Lord Baltimore.   (More on this later.) 

The latest book in the series deals with another one of Jefferson Davis’ secret operatives-- Colonel Russell Steele.  He and his group work for the Confederacy in the southwest corner of Virginia then south into Tennessee.  Rumors have circulated for a long while about a set of priceless garnets and it’s his assignment to find them and their owner and get them to safety.  Needless to say, the value of the gems alone could change the outcome of the war and both sides are in need of money.  He meets the owner of the infamous jewels and they discover something else which becomes more priceless than the Bloodstones.  Will Russell get Jordan to safety or will they suffer redemption in blood?

I am also happy to learn that the cover of the book is one of the monthly nominees for the Covey Award.  Go to: http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com then click on the 9th entry to vote. There are only a few days left so if you get a chance to vote, it’s appreciated.

 

In the later part of 2008, I had the pleasure of doing two interviews.  One at Fallen Angel Reviews and the other at The Historical Romance Club.  Check them out.

UPCOMING RELEASES

 

MY LORD BALTIMORE will be released in May of 2009 from Whiskey Creek Press Torrid.  Finian Lord comes to the fledgling colonies serving the Crown only he ends up serving another master instead.  He meets and falls in love with Cambria English and leaves her with an eternal guardian before he flees to Baltimore to save her—and himself—from his brutal master.  Years later, she returns to him in the form of her direct descendant and he does everything he can to try to keep his distance from her though be it unsuccessfully.  What happens when she falls in love with a man who knew her ancestor?

 

REVIEWS

 

 

Reviews have been very good for THE HALLS OF BUCHANNAN though, unfortunately it didn’t win in the cover art contest announced in the last issue of the Scouting Report. 

 

From Chrissy at Romance Junkies - 5 ribbons

M.C. Scout successfully pulls the reader into this storyline from the very beginning and holds you captivated throughout the entire book. THE HALLS OF BUCHANNAN is full of memorable characters, jawdropping scenes and villains you’ll love to hate. I loved all the insight into Nick and Laney’s relationship and especially enjoyed how the historical significance of Buchannan Hall in New Orleans and Buchannan Hall in Ireland played into the plot with stunning accountings of the events that occur at each place. M.C. Scout cemented herself as one of my ‘must read authors’ with her civil war series SOUTHERN LEGACIES but she’s definitely left me in awe of her talents with THE HALLS OF BUCHANNAN.

From Frost at Dark Angel Reviews – 5 nymphs

 

THE HALLS OF BUCHANAN is the literary equivalent of following a twisting maze. One never knows what to expect next but intrigue and suspense are assured. Some scenes may perturb more sensitive readers, however, as the story includes several instances of bondage and non-consensual sex. The publisher rates it as "erotic-controversial". The villain's goals are set in stone and he will stop at nothing to achieve revenge, including rape, bondage-domination, and the murder of several principal and secondary characters. The saving grace is the incredible mental and emotional strength of the protagonists. Both hero and heroine as well as their friends and some of the enemy's contingent prove to be strong-willed and determined, requirements if they are to surpass the villain's overwhelming need for vengeance and his paranoid planning

 

 

And for Southern Legacies #4: Redemption in Blood:

 

From Chrissy at Romance Junkies - 5 blue ribbons.

REDEMPTION IN BLOOD is the fourth book in M.C. Scout’s SOUTHERN LEGACIES series. With all the history on the Civil War rarely do we hear about the heroes who fought for the Confederacy. Ms. Scout delves into their bravery and devotion to the cause while intermingling an unforgettable romance throughout the storyline. I loved how quickly Russ and Jordan knew they belonged together and the passion they share despite all the troubles that could effectively tear them apart forever. There are many fascinating characters brought to life during this story and I’ve got several favorites that I hope to read more about in the future. Of course you’re also treated to a villain that you’ll love to hate! Peter is simply evil and I couldn’t wait for him to get what was coming to him. Characters we met in the earlier books in this series are mentioned - which of course I enjoyed since it makes the men and women who served the Confederacy feel like a close-knit group.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the reviewers who read my work over this past year.  Reviews mean a lot—good and bad.

GIVEAWAY

 

The release giveaway celebrated SOUTHERN LEGACIES#4: REDEMPTION IN BLOOD—the prize being a beautiful necklace and earrings set resembling the infamous Winthrop Bloodstones.

 

To enter, the following questions needed answers.

 

Question 1: On October 3^rd, 1863—President Abraham Lincoln declared what date as a national holiday?

Answer 1: Thanksgiving

Question 2: Though he survived the Civil War and years after, Jefferson Davis’ private residence did not fare well against Hurricane Katrina.  Name it.

Answer 2: Beauvoir

Question 3:  The garnet is said to have several mystical powers—one stimulates sexual drive while it also offers protection to the traveler.  Name another thing it symbolizes.

Answer 3: Fire, faith, constancy, fidelity, courage, truth, grace and compassion – to name a few.

        The lucky winner of the beautiful Bloodstones was Hazel Schwartz of Ohio.  Congratulations to her once again.

         The next giveaway will be in May so keep an eye out for the next set of questions and the important info like how to enter and what you’ll be entering for.

 

FIRE SAFETY

 

I realize that the following information is about the 2008 fire prevention week theme but as I have said before and will say again—fire safety takes no time off. 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the theme of 2008’s Fire Prevention Week as PREVENT HOME FIRES.  Take care in what you do around the home or at work or even when on vacation.  Don’t overload sockets or place carpets, etc over extension cords.  Take care when burning candles.  These are just a few tips you can remember to Prevent Home Fires.  Fire safety doesn’t happen one week or month a year, it’s a 24/7/365 concept that could save your life or that of a loved one, friend or even a stranger. 

 Have a happy and safe 2009 and I will hopefully have updates for you on the May release of My Lord Baltimore.

 

My best always,

MC Scout