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The Mapmaker’s War by Ronlyn Domingue – Book Spotlight & Giveaway (US/Can)

March 5, 2013 by Darlene

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Today’s spotlight is on The Mapmaker’s War by Ronlyn Domingue and it sounds like such a wonderful novel.  I haven’t had the pleasure of reading it myself but one of my favorite blogging buddies, Naida over at The Bookworm has and she really enjoyed it and that’s endorsement enough for me.  Today I’m going to share with you some information on the book and be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the post for your chance to win a copy!

 

About The Mapmaker’s War

This will be the map of your heart, old woman. In an ancient time, in a faraway land, a young woman named Aoife is allowed a rare apprenticeship to become her kingdom’s mapmaker, tasked with charting the entire domain. Traveling beyond its borders, she finds a secretive people who live in peace, among great wealth. They claim to protect a mythic treasure, one connected to the creation of the world. When Aoife reports their existence to her kingdom, the community is targeted as a threat. Attempting to warn them of imminent danger, Aoife is exiled for treason and finds refuge among the very people who had been declared her enemy. With them, she begins a new life surrounded by kindness, equality, and cooperation. But within herself, Aoife has no peace. She cannot share the grief she feels for the home and children she left behind. She cannot bear the warrior scars of the man she comes to love. And when she gives birth to their gifted daughter, Aoife cannot avoid what the child forces her to confront about her past and its truth. On this most important of journeys, there is no map to guide her. In this tale — her autobiography — Aoife reveals her pain and joy, and ultimately her transformation.

The Mapmaker’s War is a mesmerizing, utterly original adventure about love and loss and the redemptive power of the human spirit. Watch for its epic sequel, The Chronicle of Secret Riven, in 2014.

Buy at: Amazon, Amazon.ca, and B&N

 

About Ronlyn Domingue

Ronlyn Domingue is the author of The Mapmaker’s War (Atria Books; March 5, 2013). Its epic sequel is scheduled for 2014. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Mercy of Thin Air, was published in ten languages. Her writing has appeared in The Beautiful Anthology (TNB Books), New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, The Independent (UK), and Shambhala Sun, as well as on mindful.org and The Nervous Breakdown. Born and raised in the Deep South, she lives there still with her partner, Todd Bourque, and their cats.

For more information please visit http://www.ronlyndomingue.com, and follow the author on Facebook and Twitter

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of The Mapmaker’s War by Ronlyn Domingue to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry just leave a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • Tweet, Post on Facebook, or Blog for 3 entries!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, March 23/13.  Good luck!

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  1. Kim@Time2Read says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:13 am

    This one sounds really good! Thanks for the suggestion!

    GFC follower!

  2. Mary Orem says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Entering the giveaway.

  3. Tiffany says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:53 am

    This looks like a great read – thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow the blog too!

  4. Anne says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Thanks for this fascinating novel. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  5. ellie says

    March 5, 2013 at 9:53 am

    This book sounds captivating. I subscribe via e-mail.

  6. Colleen Turner says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I absolutely LOVED The Mercy of Thin Air and am excited to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  7. Colleen Turner says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I am an email subscriber and GFC follower (Colleen Turner).

  8. Colleen Turner says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/308988998683082754.

  9. Rhonda says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Would love to read this one.thanks for giveaway.email follower.follower @Rhonda reads will tweet.

  10. JJT says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Thank you. I follow by e-mail and tweeted @readsalways – https://twitter.com/readsalways/status/309004369649606657

  11. Beth Hoffman says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I’ve had this on my list since I first heard about it. Terrific review, Dar!

    Thanks for the chance to win. I’m a follower (via email).

    Give Sammy a squeeze from me!

  12. Carl says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Just a great-sounding (and great looking) book. Thanks for hosting a giveaway, I’d really like to win this one.

    I follow your blog by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I also tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/309014451120635905

    Thanks again!

  13. Diane Castiglione says

    March 5, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    This looks like a great read. Would love to win this. Thank you

  14. Nancy Luebke says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Sounds like a real soul searching read. Thanks for the giveaway.

  15. Margie says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Sounds very intriguing
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    -GFC follower and email subscriber

  16. Lara Frame Newell says

    March 5, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    Sounds like a good one! Thanks for the giveaway.

    I follow on GFC (Lara Frame)

  17. Liz V. says

    March 6, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Another new-to-me series. Please enter my name.

  18. Kirsten W says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:29 am

    ooh, this sounds really good 🙂
    GFC follower- Kirsten!

  19. Nancy says

    March 7, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Reviews sound promising. Love the idea of a sequel. thanks for the chance to win. I’m an email follower.

  20. Anita Yancey says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Sounds like a very interesting book. I really like the cover. Thanks for this chance to win it.

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  21. Anita Yancey says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  22. Anita Yancey says

    March 7, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Tweeted giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@AnitaYancey

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  23. Patricia Boyle says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:53 am

    What a beautiful cover on this book.

    pboylecharley(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

  24. Linda B says

    March 11, 2013 at 7:33 am

    Sounds fascinating. Thanks for the giveaway.

    GFC follower

  25. bermudaonion(Kathy) says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I think my mom would like this one, so I’m entering for her. Thanks for the giveaway, Dar!

    I subscribe in Google Reader.

  26. Suz Reads says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Thanks for this amazing giveaway! This book sounds great and I would love to win it!

    klaxon63350 (at) mypacks (dot) net

  27. Suz Reads says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Follow by e-mail!

    klaxon63350 (at) mypacks (dot) net

  28. Suz Reads says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/SuzReads/status/311203734313111555

    klaxon63350 (at) mypacks (dot) net

  29. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    March 17, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    This sounds like such an incredible book, can’t wait to read it.
    I just signed up for email
    I tweeted

  30. carla says

    March 21, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    This sounds like a very interesting book.
    Thanks Darlene for the giveaway!

    I follow email.

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu

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