Monday, February 18, 2013

Guest Blog & Giveaway: The Last Keeper's Daughter by Rebecca Trogner

UFI welcomes Rebecca Trogner Author of The Last Keeper's Daughter. Thanks for Joining us!!

It’s a strange feeling to hand over your work to another. Will they think I’m nuts? Will there be eye rolling, or copious amounts of alcohol ingested to get through the pages I’ve so carefully crafted. As my book is releasing, I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night wondering what the heck I’ve done.  Will the readers like my book? Will they care for the characters? This must be how all authors feel, both big and small, and maybe it’s why some of us are just a tad off center.
I count myself in the “a tad off center” crew; actually I’m a proud member. I remember the day I told my husband I was writing a book about vampires, and werewolf hybrids, and Merlin, and a young woman named Lily. He gave me that look reserved for someone delusional or suffering from a high fever and uttered, “Yes dear.” My husband has learned over the years that this is the best response to whatever crazy idea I might have.
And now, here I am writing a guest blog, my first actually, for your lovely website. I’d like to tell you everything about The Last Keeper’s Daughter, so you will love it as much as I do.
How Krieger is a vampire that I would hope to meet, if vampires were real. To sit down and talk to someone who has lived through two thousand years of history, well, what could be better? My libido is raising her hand, like the good southern girl she is. “Having sex might be better.”
How Lily is so heartbreakingly damaged and how she recovers and finds her place in Krieger’s kingdom. How much Krieger loves her, and what a rare thing that is for a vampire. The gentle way Krieger guides and tries to protect Lily, without overwhelming her, and placing his own needs in the background so she can thrive.
How Detective Hunter uses both humor and his investigative skills to help uncover the killer of the Keepers. How Hunter bonds with Merlin, the king’s advisor, and a great sorcery.
But, unfortunately, I cannot convey everything that I wish right now and what I’ve written above must suffice. But before I go, I’d like to thank my editor who must be a saint, or maybe an angel in training for her wings, because she took me on - a debut author who had never written a book - and, well, shall we say I have dubious ideas about punctuation, and helped to create what I hope you will enjoy, The Last Keeper’s Daughter
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Rebecca Trogner lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and frequently crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains that were the inspiration for Krieger’s home. She always dreamed of being a writer, but got sidetracked by the day-to-day adventures of life. With the encouragement of her family, she has finished her first novel and is currently writing the next book in The Last Keeper’s Daughter series. Rebecca lives with her husband and son, and a rescue dog named Giblet.

Find Rebecca and her books
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The Last Keeper's Daughter
The Last Keepers Daughter #1

 Born into old money, Lily Ayres lives at Waverly, her family’s estate situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Paris, Virginia. She is a strange, small, almost mute, young woman who has no idea that her father has given her to the Vampire King Krieger. Walter Ayres is the King’s Keeper and part of a secret society of historians who unearth, preserve, and attempt to understand relics of long forgotten civilizations.

Lily has never felt comfortable in the human world, but after she suspiciously falls down a flight of stone steps, and is healed and claimed by Krieger, she realizes there is another world. In this Other Realm she feels a sense of belonging, and begins to untwine the mysterious event which left her mentally and psychologically damaged. When Walter disappears in England, Lily works with human and supernatural beings to uncover his whereabouts. With each new discovery, she is pulled deeper into the vortex of magic, intrigue, and dark desires that permeates the supernatural world. The revelations revealed unfold a story of deception and betrayal that threaten to tear the thin veil between the supernatural and human world asunder.
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24 comments:

  1. Thanks a lot for the awesome giveaway! Plus, the book sounds really nice. It will be on my watch list...

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    1. Celine G., I wanted to give back something that book lovers would like, and what's better than some cash to go book shoopping. I hope you get a chance to read my book. Thank you. Rebecca

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  2. This has been added to my TBR list. Reading your blog post, it's obvious your characters are a part of you. I imagine the character development and book will be amazing! Thank you for the giveaway! lcminer at windstream dot net

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    1. Leslie, The characters do mean a to me and I hope others will find them as compelling as I do. Thank you for your kind word. Rebecca

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  3. There are many intriguing elements in the book blurb. I especially like the reference to relics of long forgotten civilizations.

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  4. Carol, Yes, I'm a big geek about that type of thing. I hope you enjoy my story. Thank you to taking the time to comment.

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  5. Sounds like a read I can't pass up. Great post and giveaway!

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    1. Rain, Thank you! I hope you enjoy. Let me know how you like my book. Rebecca

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  6. Sounds fantastic! Congrats to Rebecca on the release and thanks for sharing!

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  7. Erin,
    After so many months of waiting, it is wonderful to be able to share! Thanks

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  8. A Big Thank You to UFI for having me on today. I've enjoyed my visit and look forward to following your website.

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  9. The Last Keeper's Daughter sounds like a wonderful story. I'm always a sucker for a good vampire story, and I'm looking forward to reading it.

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    1. Barbara E.
      Thank you! Let me know how you like it.

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  10. This sounds like an awesome read. I love reading any books about vampires. T hanks for the giveaway. Please enter me. Tore923@aol.com

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    1. Hi Tore, you need to enter above for the giveaway. Thanks for your kind words.

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  11. Sending your book out into the world is certainly a leap of faith.

    It looks amazing.

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    1. Mary,
      It is an experience.... So far it has been very positive. Thank you

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  12. I so HEART VAMPS! ThanQ 4 sharing UR Wonderful Gift! All the best!
    redz041@yahoo.com

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    1. Rubyswan,
      I love them too, at least in books :) Take care

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  13. I am friends with a lady that is soon to be releasing her book and she is feeling the same way you are! I am sure it is a difficult thing to put all of yourself out there. I don't think I could do it even if I were talented enough to have an idea for a book. :) I wish you the best of luck and it sounds great to me!

    Best wishes,
    Marlena
    charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. Marlena,
    Thank you for your kind thoughts. It is daunting, but not as scary as I thought it would be. I've had so much positive feedback by great readers like you. Take care, Rebecca (PS I wish your friend the best of luck!)

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  15. Your book sounds awesome! I can't wait to read it. I, too, count myself in that tad off center writer crowd. So, I can completely relate.

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