Hey Clan! Well, it’s the moment you’ve waited for. I’m elated to announce that the first four books in Tale of the Clans releases this year! We’re kicking off these launches with a series of fun cover reveals. The first: Man of Sorrows (Tale of the Clans book 1).</p> <img width=”1000″ height=”381″ src=”https://mnstroh.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MOSBannerCoverRevealJoinClan-1024×390.jpg” alt=”Cover reveal…
Category: Historical Fiction
Gearing Up for a Big Announcement Coming!
Hey Clan! I’m gearing up for a big announcement coming. Yes, it has to do with Tale of the Clans! You know, that historical fiction series I’ve worked on for…how many years now? Yeah, you remember! So keep your eyes on your inbox for a newsletter this month followed by some fun social media activities…
Clans of Ireland Series: The Dal Cais
Hey Clan! Today I’m kicking off a new series of blog posts focusing on the clans of Ireland featured in my historical fiction saga: Tale of the Clans. This post will focus on the Dal Cais (one of my favorites) but first, there’s something you should know. Because this series spans the lifetime of Ireland’s…
Writing Versus Marketing: A Historical Fiction Author’s Perspective
Achieving the right balance in writing versus marketing is a constant debate in the industry.
Finding Inspiration through Seclusion – God Bore this Day Before You
“God bore this day before you and together you bear it now.”
M.N. Stroh
This is perhaps one of the most profound truths I wanted to get across to readers when I set out to write the Tale of the Clans series. It’s something I’ve sought to wrap my head around for most of my life.
2019 Blue Seal Award Winner for Historical Fiction!
This writer is crawling from her cave into the light once more.
Do you remember me still? I know it’s been ages.
Tale of the Clans Episode 3
“This is an outrage!” the abbot cried, running madly toward Callan. “Cease this bloodshed! ’Tis sacred ground!”
Callan could ill afford the man a glance. The Danes overrunning the monastery’s storehouse would escape to their longship with their ill-gotten wares elsewise. Callan launched his spear.
Tale of the Clans Episode 2
Episode 2
Davan mac Duncan, cattle lord and kinsman to the chieftain of all Thomond, surveyed the dead calf. That intended to serve part of his annual renders, was no more. With only three cows remaining to calve from the heard Davan put under their care, Tiarnán knew their family fell four calves short of those needed to repay their debt.
Tale of the Clans: Episode 1
Episode 1
Thomond, Ireland, 961 AD
Concern needled Tiarnán as he walked the cattle pasture in search of their missing cow. Her calf was due any day. She’d not come to feed with the others in his care. If anything happened to her, ’twould be his hide at stake.
2015 Historical Fiction Reader Survey Results
Last month I notified you of M.K. Tod’s 2015 Reader Survey. Well… The results are in. Head on over to A Writer of History to get your own copy of the 2015 Historical Fiction Reader Survey. I’ve got mine!
