Cock and Bull Blog Tour
Please welcome Julia Knight to the blog, everyone. She’s kicking off the Cock and Bull Tour by visiting with us. Just so you know, Julia’s story does have girlie bits in it, but we won’t hold it against her. 😀 The rest of the books being promoted on the blog tour are m/m.
Her book, The Viking’s Sacrifice, is available today at Carina Press. Here’s the link, so go check it out. But to give you a taste of the book, I interviewed Einar, the hero of The Viking’s Sacrifice. It was a little difficult since he can’t talk, but we managed.
Here we go:
1) What is your position in the village?
Once I was Einar the young, the strong, Einar Sheen-Mane, third son of the jarl. Those days are long gone. Now I’m Wry-Foot, Coward, and my name is Toki, the fool.
2) What do you like best about being a Viking?
We’re men of Thor, sons of Odin. Men and women of honour and our word is like iron.
3) How long have you been silent?
Eight years.
4) Is it magically impossible to talk?
I—I can talk but if I do, I’m afraid it will fall out of me, the secret I’m cursed not to speak. The curse is strong magic, rune-cut and dipped in my blood so that if I speak of it, my family will die.
5) How do you communicate with others?
Not many care enough to know what I say, but I can make basic signs.
6) What is it that draws you to Wilda?
She sees Red-Thor in me—thinks that I’m brave. I’m not, am the coward they think me, but I would be brave for her, would make her the free woman she was meant to be.
7) Why did you save her the first time?
She was afraid, but trying to master it. I understood that.
8) What were the consequences?
I saved her – and she saved me. Without her, I would have died that day under my own brother’s blade. And without her I would never have gained the courage to face a murderer.
9) After everything that has happened since you saved Wilda, can you say it was worth it?
Everything is worth it for Wilda.
Thank you, Einar, for joining us and sharing some painful emotions with us.
And thank you, Julia, for stopping by as well. Here’s the blurb for The Viking’s Sacrifice.
Blurb:
Viking raiders destroyed Wilda’s home. She witnessed the murder of her mother and would have been killed herself if it weren’t for the Viking boy Einar, who saved her from his ruthless brother. The blood and murder left Wilda cold and shorn of feeling.
Eight years later, the heathens return for Wilda. As a captive in the Viking village, she finds protection and silent comfort in the man who once gallantly saved her.
Einar has been cursed to silence by his brother. With the dark net of his brother’s power cast over their village, silence is a small price to pay for his family’s safety. But Einar is immediately drawn to Wilda, and the need to protect her from his brother awakens his Viking courage. Can Einar break his brother’s curse in time to save the village and the woman he loves?
You can find out more about Julia Knight, her books and reviews, at http://juliaknight.co.uk or find her on twitter @Knight_Julia
Also, Julia would like to give one lucky commenter their choice of either The Viking’s Sacrifice or Ten Ruby Trick. You can check out the blurb for Ten Ruby Trick at Julia’s website.
Thank you all for stopping by, and remember tomorrow the tour will be at Julia’s blog where she’ll be hosting L.A. Witt.
69 Responses “Cock and Bull Blog Tour”
I'm going to love this tour. Vikings are definitely yummy.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
What a great premise and it sounds really good, Julia. Thanks for sharing with us.
Oooh???
Wow, This sounds completely interesting!! I almost only read M/M nowadays, but this totally piqued my interest! I'm definitely going to check it out!
Judi
arella3173_loveless(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sounds very interesting! I'll definitely be putting it on my "to-read" list!
I love Viking stories too, but I usually don't read anything other that m/m…I may have to add this to the wish list anyway cause it does sound interesting…..that's what I will do, start a het wish list *grins*
Congrats on the new book. Looking forward to more.
Vikings can be fun. This book sounds interesting as I still read both m/f and m/m.
Happy New Year! love the tour name 😀
Great post. Loved to hear about new books and new themes! Vikings. Woozers! lol
hugs,
billi jean
Julia this book sounds fab… I don't read much outside of mm but this has piqued my interest
Sarah S
Interesting book haven't read many Viking books.
ShirleyAnn@speakman40.freeserve.co.uk
Sounds very interesting. I am very intrigue.
zeneidaypaco@comcast.net
Great post. Thank you.
Please count me in. This is going on my wish list.
musicalfrog at comcast.net
Congratulations on your new release. Sounds really good!
Happy release day! Please count me in. 🙂
I read mostly m/m romances now, but I came there through historicals. Still have sweet spot for them. I would gladly revisit previous love with The Viking’s Sacrifice. 🙂
jutrznia AT gmail DOT com
Sounds interesting and going on my tbb list. Happy release day, Julia.
Great post! The Vikings Sacrifice sounds really interesting. I'm looking forward to reading it!
~Alicia
alleycat2468@hotmail.com
Gotta love a Viking! Happy release day for yesterday Julia. Please count me in.
hankts AT internode DOT on DOT net
I'll have to add this to my Tbr list!
Nothing wrong with a strong, sexy Viking.
A good Viking story is always good to curl up with in the winter. I'll have to get myself a copy of this. Also, I'll echo some other people and say, happy release day!
Wow this sound like a good read.
Great interview 😉 Love vikings!
The Viking story sounds great. It's good to know that there is a new twist on the Viking stories,
I love blog tours they introduce me to so many new authors and books. Thanks for taking part. Happy New Year
KT
I adore vikings and this blurb sounds good, so I'm going to give it a go =D
It sounds interesting,love vikings
I agree with everyone else I mostly read m/m books now but I always loved a good Viking story there just something so sexy about Vikings
Love Vikings.
Vikings? Count me in!
UUMMM interesting concept.
Vikings can be hot! I read both MF and MM so this is right up my alley. It'll be going on my wish list for sure.
I absolutely love the concept for this! I will have to put it onto the list for my future purchases. Congratulations on your new release!
Have one of Julia's books, wouldn't mind another. And ooh, Vikings!
Happy release day Julia!
The story does sound interesting, a bit of a twist on typical Viking stories. I read both MM amd MF stories so I'm willing to give it a try!
The blog tour sounds so cool, some of my favorite authors or new authors I've started reading, what a way to start the new year!!!
Thanks to all that are participating!
I'll admit that I'm not one who typically reads Viking stories but I have to say that Julia's book sounds super interesting. It's gone on my TBB list.
Danielle
Love Vikings! Sounds really good.
Both Stories sound great. I love all books and I'll read almost anything. I've tried to read some f/f but haven't found a favorite author or book so if anyone tried it, and liked something I'd love a suggestion. This Blog Hop sounds fun and gives me a chance to find some more authors and put their books on my wish list, or win something! 🙂
Oh! Vikings…. Sounds good!
I've never read a Viking story, but this sounds Intriguing and very appealing. Even If It may have some girly bits Involved. I'm a big boy and can handle It. ;D
Even if I read M/M a lot, I still read stories with women in them. I like both (just no F/F, that's the only no no for me) I love stories with vikings… Read a few and always enjoyed them. I certainly will give a try to that one 🙂
The story sounds really good, I haven't read a book with girl bits in a while!
See…I thought the same thing. The story sounds really good. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Don't forget to stop by Julia's blog tomorrow for the next author. 😀
Story sounds great and nice cover.
While I prefer m/m there's nothing wrong with a few girlie bits. This story sound great nd this blog hop should be fun.
Happy Release Day! Vikings sound amazing….even with the girly parts heehee.
Great post! So glad you're both taking part. Happy release day!
Wendi
I agree with Nix. This does sound good. I love Viking stories.
Julia-
Nowdays I read mostly m/m, but The Viking's Sacrifice sounds good. I'll definitely be giving it a try.
Happy release day!
Nix