This year is shaping up to be a year of firsts. Historical romance is something I enjoy reading but this is the first historical romance author I have featured. Please join me in giving a warm welcome to author Debra Doggett. Here Debra tells us a bit about herself and her novel ‘Training Tess’
I used to tell people I got a history degree because I didn’t have to take math classes for it. That was only part of the reason, but back then being a history nerd didn’t give off the best aura. Even my dad said he didn’t understand how I could take those classes because history was boring. It was one of the few things we disagreed on. Growing up, my hero was James Michener. It wasn’t only that he could write like nobody else, but he wrote history. His work inspired me, and one day I plan to write my own historical epic. My first attempt at dipping my toe into that goal was Training Tessa. I set this story in Renaissance Italy, one of my favorite time periods. It gave me an excuse to dig back into that time and place, making the writing fun. One of the biggest reasons for it, however, was the way sensuality permeated art, and life. Yes, there were lots of naysayers, but artists in particular began to look at the human body as sensual. That concept fit well with the story. I hope the story fits well with you.
Meretessa Brexiano believes in love. Her heart yearns for a true bond with the man she weds. She also believes she can change her fate. Refusing the marriage her father has arranged, she strikes a bargain with a man she hopes can teach her the art of seduction. Nicolo da Parma is a businessman with a reputation as a connoisseur of women. Their sensuality is the palette he has painted on since his youth. This time, however, he may have struck a bargain which costs more than he planned. Training Tessa might be the greatest challenge to his own heart Nicolo’s ever had.
Author Bio:
Debra Doggett has been writing since childhood. Keeping stories in her head while raising three daughters, pursuing her BA in History and working as a museum professional has kept the writer inside her alive. She has also written, performed and directed for the stage, her second love.
Connect with Debra:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dgdoggett
Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/author/debradoggett
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2266264.Debra_Doggett
Love the cover! Good luck with your release.
Thanks for stopping by Maureen and Happy New Year
I agree with Maureen. Great cover. Best wishes.
Thanks for stopping by Diane. I’ve just started reading Switched and really enjoying it. Thanks for visiting.
Added this to my to-read list. I love historicals.
So do I Barbara. A good historical is so hard to put down! Thanks for visiting.