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23 September 2017

Blog Tour & Giveaway ~ Knight of Sherwood, Outlaw's Legacy #2, by N.B. Dixon

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Knight of Sherwood
Series: Outlaw’s Legacy, Book 2
Author: N.B. Dixon
Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Release Date: September 14, 2017
Romance Genre(s): Historical, LGBT
Words: 145,000 


KnightOfSherwood

Blurb

Robin returns to England after four years fighting in the holy land. On arriving at Locksley, he discovers that Guy of Gisborne, his most hated enemy, has been made Sheriff of Nottingham. Forced to flee into Sherwood, Robin sets himself up as champion of the poor.

But Robin has a secret. His feelings for his friend Will Scathelock have deepened, but to acknowledge the truth would mean facing up to his past. Meanwhile Lady Marian Fitzwalter, heiress to the vast Huntingdon estate is determined to claim Robin for her own.

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Author Interview

Welcome, N.B. Dixon! I'm so glad you could be with us today!

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I’m an author of historical fiction. I have a particular passion for medieval English history and English folklore. I’m also a musician. I read pretty much anything I can get my hands on, and I’m a complete radio junkie.

What inspired you to write Outlaw’s Legacy?

I’ve loved the legend of Robin Hood ever since I was a child. However, I always felt there were gaps in the story. I was intrigued by the idea of writing the story of Robin Hood as a kind of mythical biography. I thought it would be fun to follow him from his childhood right the way through to old age. So the idea for the Outlaw’s Legacy series was born.

How do you come up with a title?

When writing a series, I quite like to have titles that have a pattern. For instance, every title in this series has a place in it. Book 1 is entitled ‘Heir of Locksley’, book 2 ‘Knight of Sherwood’, Book 3 ‘Earl of Huntingdon’, and so on. You’ll also notice that the word “of” appears in every title. I think it helps people to remember them. You might also notice that Robin has progressed up the ranks, going from an heir to a knight to an Earl. I’m afraid the pattern alters slightly after that.

Are there certain scenes that you find harder to write than others?

I’ve never found sex scenes easy to write. Trying to find language that nobody else has used is difficult. There are only so many ways you can describe two people kissing or making love. I usually end up writing and rewriting sex scenes several times.

Which authors most inspire you?

My favourite historical fiction author is Elizabeth Chadwick. She specialises in books set in medieval England. She’s a fantastic storyteller. I also really admire Bernard Knight. His descriptions are second to none. No one can bring a historical setting to life like he can.

What are you working on at the moment?

I’m currently editing the third book in the ‘Outlaws Legacy’ Series. I still have two more books to write. I hope to begin writing the fourth book by the end of the year.

Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?

I’d like to thank everyone who has written back to me after reading my books. It’s lovely to know that I’ve managed to bring joy to someone. I once had a review comparing me to the author Philippa Gregory, one of the most popular writers of historical fiction. I don’t believe it’s true for a moment, but it was a wonderful compliment all the same. There’s nothing an author loves more than to hear that their work has been appreciated. I hope my readers will continue to enjoy the series.

Thank you Ms. Dixon for stopping. It was a pleasure getting to know you.


About N.B. Dixon

N.B. Dixon is an author of historical fiction. Her love for the Robin Hood legend began in a neglected corner of the school library and has continued ever since. She is a self-confessed bookworm and also a musician.

She began work on the Outlaw's Legacy series in 2013, and was accepted by Beaten Track Publishing in 2016. Outlaw's Legacy is a historical series based around the Robin Hood legend. The author describes it as Exciting Historical Adventure with GLBT romance.



Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Knight of Sherwood, the second novel in the Outlaw’s Legacy series, N.B. Dixon is giving away an e-copy to 3 lucky winners. For your chance to win, simply enter via the Rafflecopter below. The contest closes at midnight EST on September 29, 2017, and is open to entrants worldwide.

Good luck!



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