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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

AUDIO BLITZ - THE TURNCOAT (Rebel or Redcoat) by T.J. London

Grab your headphones! The Rebels & Redcoats Saga continues with a full cast narration of THE TURNCOAT by T.J. London. This epic saga is filled with history, romance, adventure, betrayal and rich characters you'll love & hate with a passion. Check out the audio teaser and learn more before grabbing your copy.

The Turncoat

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Release Date: July 28th 2023


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Spy. Redcoat. Traitor.

After Captain John Carlisle’s dance with death, he’s retreated to the serenity of the Oneida village with his beloved Dellis McKesson to hide from the inevitable truth that war is coming to the Mohawk River Valley. But when duty calls, and John’s expertise is needed to negotiate a treaty with the Six Nations of the Iroquois and the Crown, he’ll once again be forced to decide between his conscience and his king.

But many secrets have yet to be revealed, and a deal with the Devil made in desperation threatens to ruin Dellis and John’s love. As ghosts of the past resurface and a bitter family rivalry exposes betrayal from those closest to her, Dellis is dragged down a devastating path to the truth of her parent’s murders.

The die is cast as St. Leger and his native allies lay siege to Fort Stanwix. The British are planning a secret attack that will force the Rebels and the Oneida into a bloody battle at Oriskany, further dividing John’s loyalties and leaving him on the precipice of a decision: Rebel or Redcoat?

THE CAST

Kale Williams-John Carlisle

Tara Langella-Dellis McKesson

Patrick Zeller-James McKesson, Roger DeLancie

Marnye Young-Celeste Allen

John Hartley-Major Tomlinson, Gavin Carlisle Jr

James Cheatham- Joseph and various voices

Nicholas Boulton-Dane McKesson

Shayna Small-Agnes

Samantha Brentmoor-Lady Wilhelmina Tomlinson

Adam Gold-Alexei McKesson

Connor Crais-Eagle Eyees

Dane Anderson- Patrick Armstrong


The Rebels & Redcoats Saga




Author Info
T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, diehard punk, and pharmacist-turned-author who loves history. As an author her goal is to fill in the gaps, writing stories about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time periods to write in are first and foremost the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Russian Revolution and the Victorian Era. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, barre, and sharing a glass of wine with her friends, while she collects experiences in this drama called life. She is a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband Fred and her beloved cat and writing partner Hamilton.

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Enter to win a signed paperback copy of THE TORY, book one in the Rebel & Redcoats Saga. Open to US residents. Ends August 9, 2023.


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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

AUDIO BLITZ - HISTORICAL - MAN OF WAR by T. J. London Narrated by a Full Cast

We are joining author T. J. London in celebrating the release of the full cast narration of MAN OF WAR. Narrated by Nicholas Boulton, Kathryn Vinclare, Patrick Zeller, Marnye Young, Tara Langella, Jason Clark, John Hartley, Dryw McArthur and James Chetham, this high seas romantic adventure is the prequel to The Rebels and Redcoats Saga. Huzzah! 

Man of War by T. J. London



Release Date: July 5th 2022

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The man who wants everything gets nothing…

July 1755

War is brewing between England and France. Impressed into the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Merrick, against all odds, advanced through the ranks to become an officer–but he is not a gentleman. A man with a tainted past from a traitorous family, cast down by King George–a stain no man can remove.

Merrick’s thrust into the role of captain, when the HMS Boudica is attacked by pirates off the coast of Nova Scotia. On a captured enemy vessel he discovers a King’s ransom in treasure and a woman chained in the hold from passenger ship that mysteriously disappeared at sea.

Beautiful, defiant, and hell bent on revenge, India makes a deal with Merrick to uncover the pirates’ scheme, promising him everything he desires: fortune, glory, and the chance to bring honor back to the McKesson name.

Now, they race against time to uncover a plot that links those in the highest ranks of the British aristocracy, to a failed rebellion that is once again trying to topple the monarchy and place an old pretender on the throne. But all that glitters is not gold as passions stir and an impossible love blooms, threatening to undermine all Merrick and India have done to protect their King and a country on the brink of war.

***This book contains violence and graphic depictions of war*** 


Author Info

T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, diehard punk, and pharmacist-turned-author who loves history. As an author her goal is to fill in the gaps, writing stories about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time periods to write in are first and foremost the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Russian Revolution and the Victorian Era. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, barre, and sharing a glass of wine with her friends, while she collects experiences in this drama called life. She is a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband Fred and her beloved cat and writing partner Hamilton.

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One lucky US winner will receive a signed hardcover copy of Man of War. Giveaway ends July 14, 2022.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

AUDIO BLITZ - HISTORICAL - THE TORY (Rebels and Redcoats Saga, #1) by T.J. London Narrator Shane East, Tara Langella, Marnye Young, and Patrick Zeller


THE TORY written by T. J. London and narrated by Shane East, Tara Langella, Marnye Young and Patrick Zeller is now available for audio everywhere! Listen to a sample and enter to win The Tory Prize package.


The first in The Rebels and Redcoats Saga this historical tale has suspense, war, romance and more.

The Tory




His King or His Conscience…which will he choose?

It is the winter of 1776, and Captain John Carlisle, one of His Majesty’s not-so-finest, has gone back to the scene of the crime to right a wrong so dark it left a permanent stain on what was once an illustrious career and left a man broken, defeated, in search of justice…


In an effort to win back his commission, he must discover the true nature of the relationship between the Six Nations of the Iroquois and the Colonial Army. Undercover as a war profiteer, John travels to the treacherous Mohawk River Valley and infiltrates local society, making friends with those he’s come to betray. But a chance meeting with a beautiful half Oneida innkeeper, whose tragic history is integrally linked to his own, will provide him with the intelligence he needs to complete his mission—and devastate her people.


Now, as the flames of war threaten to consume the Mohawk Valley, John has the chance to not only serve King and country, but to clear his name. When the truth he uncovers ties his own secrets to those in the highest positions of the British military and threatens the very life of the woman he’s come to love, he will be forced to make a choice…








Author Info
T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, diehard punk, and pharmacist-turned-author who loves history. As an author her goal is to fill in the gaps, writing stories about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time periods to write in are first and foremost the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Russian Revolution and the Victorian Era. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, barre, and sharing a glass of wine with her friends, while she collects experiences in this drama called life. She is a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband Fred and her beloved cat and writing partner Mickey.


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Thursday, April 30, 2020

SPOTLIGHT w/INTERVIEW - HISTORICAL FICTION - MAN OF WAR (The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, #4) by T.J. London

MAN OF WAR
The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, #4
by T.J. London
Publication Date: April 14th 2020
Paperback & eBook; 681 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
The man who wants everything gets nothing… 

July 1755 

War is brewing between England and France. Impressed into the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Merrick, against all odds, advanced through the ranks to become an officer—but he is not a gentleman. A man with a tainted past from a traitorous family, cast down by King George—a stain no man can remove. 

Merrick’s thrust into the role of captain, when the HMS Boudica is attacked by pirates off the coast of Nova Scotia. On a captured enemy vessel he discovers a King’s ransom in treasure and a woman chained in the hold from passenger ship that mysteriously disappeared at sea. 

Beautiful, defiant, and hell bent on revenge, India makes a deal with Merrick to uncover the pirates’ scheme, promising him everything he desires: fortune, glory, and the chance to bring honor back to the McKesson name. 

Now, they race against time to uncover a plot that links those in the highest ranks of the British aristocracy, to a failed rebellion that is once again trying to topple the monarchy and place an old pretender on the throne. But all that glitters is not gold as passions stir and an impossible love blooms, threatening to undermine all Merrick and India have done to protect their King and a country on the brink of war.

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Author Info
T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, diehard punk, and pharmacist-turned-author who loves history. As an author her goal is to fill in the gaps, writing stories about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time periods to write in are first and foremost the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Russian Revolution and the Victorian Era. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, barre, and sharing a glass of wine with her friends, while she collects experiences in this drama called life. She is a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband Fred and her beloved cat and writing partner Mickey.



The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with TJ London . . .

How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work? First of all, thank you for interviewing me, I always find these super exciting, and I am relatively new to this whole author thing. The Tory, my first book, only came out two years ago, and honestly, I never pictured myself being a published author. So, to answer your question, I would definitely say I have a style. LOL. Don’t all authors? Right. Truly, there are no new ideas, only new spins; that’s why we have tropes and themes. Life is universal and so, too, is the struggle; we just all experience it differently. I really believe that. Where were we? Oh yeah, my style. Well, before I can explain that, I have to let the readers in on a bit of information. I started writing as part of a counseling tool to help me cope with grief which means my stories are rooted in my personal struggle. That being said, I often write from very dark places, so my stories tend to be gritty, often dark, and frequently dangerous, and the reader is going to have an emotional experience—that’s a promise. But I’m also a romantic, a total optimist, and I love high adventure, so my stories are full of passion, sensuality, and moments of total euphoria—only to find ourselves dropped from dizzying heights a page later. That’s how life works, and I strive to give the reader a real-life experience. I don’t shy away from the bad stuff either. War is killing, and so, too, was the American Revolution. You will feel pain, witness horrors, be terrified, and sometimes be thoroughly disturbed within the pages of a T.J. London book.

I write historic fiction with romantic elements, but I don’t write romance. I love pure romance novels (actually, I ADORE them!!!). I have lots of friends who are literary romance goddesses, but that’s their genre, and I leave the heavy lifting to them. Writing romance is a hard job, and I have mad respect for the genre; those books have seriously kept me going through this COVID pandemic. However, when it comes to me being a writer, my story goal is different and so is the reader’s experience. Not every reader is looking for the same thing. I write what inspires me: gritty, realistic, historically accurate (well as much as I can be), romantic, and high drama adventures in Colonial America.


Do you have a character that you have been working on that you can't wait to put to paper?  Yes, so much yes!!! My current readers, I think, will be super happy to hear a book about Gavin Carlisle is coming. Gavin started out in The Rebels and Redcoats Saga as a villain and eventually endeared himself to my readers when we learned the truth of Gavin and John’s feud. I am currently working on The Rebel, a story about another pseudo-antagonist in TRRS, Alexei McKesson. The reason I’m writing this book is because my concept editor demanded I tell his part of the story. LOL. I’m very excited about where it’s currently going. It should be tons of fun for my readers to see things from Alexei’s side of the story. 


Can you share your next creative project(s)? If yes, can you give a few details? So, I’m currently writing The Rebel about Alexei McKesson, and I just signed a contract for an audio version of The Tory, Book #1. Currently, we’re auditioning actors, which is both exciting and scary. I know how John Carlisle sounds in my head, but can anyone truly do him justice in my mind? We shall see! Stay tuned. 

A bit about The Rebel, hummmm. Well, it’s a complicated story. Partially because we see Alexei a lot in the Saga, therefore we know a lot about his family and his father, but we don’t know a lot about Alexei. Much of his story is already written; I just have to connect the dots and create a full picture of what he was doing through three books—besides messing with John Carlisle. That being said, this is a bit of the Fifty Shades of Grey/Grey type of issue. We see John Carlisle in the three Saga books, but now we see the story through Alexei’s eyes. So, some of the high points won’t be new for the reader, but the overarching story will be because now we’re focusing on that secondary character. The end of The Turncoat and Man of War were setups for The Rebel. I threw lots of kernels out to the reader in those books, alluding to what Alexei had to live through, but now it’s going to be in your face. So, I think it will be fun, and it’s a serious challenge for me as a writer, which I love. 


What are some of your writing/publishing goals for this year?
All of my books are upwards of 500 pages (solid, tight font, 500 pages and more) and they require lots and lots of research and editing. I am indie, I do all my own research, and I travel to the sites I write about in my books. Also, I have a full-time job, so producing Man of War and my audio of The Tory is it for this year. Next year, I hope to produce the audio of The Traitor and Alexei’s book, The Rebel. After that, we’ll likely do the audio of The Turncoat, and then it will be another book about Dellis and John, my main characters in the Saga. I also hope to do a few small novellas about minor characters, but that’s being ambitious. There are two other series mulling around in my head as we speak: one is a historical paranormal, and the other is about the New England part of the Revolutionary War. But again, it’s about making sure the story is up to my standards, so I never rush my process. If it’s not right in my eyes, I won’t put it out. 


If you could spend one-week with 5 fictional character, who would they be and where would you spend that time?
John Carlisle, my hero of TRRS, because he’d be so fun to hang with, and of course, it would be in 1777 in upstate New York, just like in my books. 

Percy Blakeney in The Scarlet Pimpernel-I’d join his band of men rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine. 

Edmund Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo-I’d be at his side meshing out revenge in Marseilles. YES!!!!

D’Artagnan from The Three Musketeers-I’d have him teach me how to use a rapier and to ride a horse in the 1600s.

Phillip Kent from The Bastard by John Jakes-I’d travel through Boston during the Revolutionary War at his side. We’d do the Boston Tea Party, Lexington, and Concord and storm Ticonderoga to steal the guns for Washington! Huzzah Rebels!

LOL. I just noticed none of these are women! It makes sense when you read my books why I chose these characters. These are the ones that have truly inspired me. 


Where would you spend one full year, if you could go ANYWhere, money is not a concern? What would you do with this time?
I’d spend a year in the United Kingdom. Not that I haven’t travelled there a lot, but I could spend the time I needed doing research and not be in a rush. There’s so much really good history there, especially in the Georgian Era. I’d love to see the King George III letters that were just released by the palace. Also, I’d spend more time in Portsmouth, researching the Royal Navy—which is another love affair of mine. I could also get over to Paris easily from the UK. And as we know, no good English story leaves out the frenemies across the channel. 

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Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, April 27 Guest Post at A Darn Good Read 
Tuesday, April 28 Review at Gwendalyn's Books
Wednesday, April 29 Excerpt at Donna's Book Blog 
Thursday, April 30 Interview at The Book Junkie Reads 
Friday, May 1 Review at Books, Writings, and More 
Saturday, May 2 Feature at Just One More Chapter 
Monday, May 4 Review at History + Fiction + Adirondack Spirit 
Tuesday, May 5 Feature at The Lit Bitch 
Wednesday, May 6 Feature at I'm All About Books 
Thursday, May 7 Guest Post at Curling up by the Fire
Friday, May 8 Review at Hoover Book Reviews 
Saturday, May 9 Feature at Reading is My Remedy 
Monday, May 11 Review at andreajanel_reads 
Wednesday, May 13 Feature at What Is That Book About 
Thursday, May 14 Excerpt at Books In Their Natural Habitat 
Friday, May 15 Review at Passages to the Past

Sunday, March 31, 2019

COVER REVEAL - HISTORICAL - The Turncoat (The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, #3) by T.J. London

The Turncoat 
The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, #3
by T.J. London
Publication Date: May 23, 2019
eBook & Paperback
Genre: Historical Fiction

BLURB
Spy. Redcoat. Traitor. 

After Captain John Carlisle’s dance with death, he’s retreated to the serenity of the Oneida village with his beloved Dellis McKesson, trying to hide from the inevitable truth: war is coming. But when duty calls, and John’s expertise is needed to negotiate a treaty between the Six Nations of the Iroquois and the Crown, he’ll once again be faced with a decision: his King or his conscience. 

Many truths that have yet to be revealed, and a deal with the Devil made in desperation, threatens to ruin Dellis and John’s hard-won love. As ghosts of the past resurface, and bitter family rivalry exposes betrayal from those closest to her, Dellis is dragged down a devastating path to the truth of her parents’ murders. 

Now, the die is cast as war comes to the Mohawk River Valley in the Summer of 1777. St. Leger and his native allies siege Fort Stanwix. They're also plotting a secret attack that will force the Rebels and the Oneida to face off against the Crown and their allies, further dividing John’s loyalties, leaving him on the precipice of another decision: Rebel or Redcoat?




Author Info
T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, diehard punk, and pharmacist-turned-author who loves history. As an author her goal is to fill in the gaps, writing stories about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time periods to write in are first and foremost the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Russian Revolution and the Victorian Era. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, barre, and sharing a glass of wine with her friends, while she collects experiences in this drama called life. She is a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband Fred and her beloved cat and writing partner Mickey.

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