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Happy Summer ((Reading))!
Hope
Meeting readers is one of the best parts of being a writer! Below is the schedule of my upcoming events.
American Historical Novels Holiday Book Giveaway
Hope joins 30 other historical authors in spreading holiday cheer – with free books!
Hope’s prize: one signed copy of STARDUST (U.S. readers only).
To be entered to win, stop by the American Historical Fiction Book Club Facebook page from 8AM – 8 PM EST and comment on Hope’s post.
Virtual Event
Book launch! Join Hope in conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Shelley Noble for the launch of Shelley’s latest, THE SISTERS OF BOOK ROW.
Thunder Road Books
1100 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 973 436-0914
6pm
Ticketed event. Includes signed book and author meet & greet.
Hope presents, “Reinventing the Historical Saga”
The Historical Novel Society Conference
Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas
2:45pm
Open to registered HNS Conference attendees only.
Register here.
Monmouth County Daughters of Ireland
Five Dimes Brewery
77 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
7:30pm
Members Only
Barnes and Noble, Brick, NJ
Hope returns to B&N Brick to sign STARDUST and IRISH EYES.
44 Brick Plaza, Brick, NJ | 732-255-6600
12 noon-3pm
Thunder Road Books
Hope signs copies of STARDUST and IRISH EYES.
1100 3rd Ave, Spring Lake NJ | 973-436-0914
11am-2pm
Cabana Row Jersey Shore
Sip complimentary bubbly or sparkling cider, browse Cabana Row’s selection of chic bathing suits, beachwear, day-to-evening looks and accessories and get your signed copy of STARDUST.
49 Main Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ | 732-861-9211
Time: 10am-5pm
College Club of Northern New Jersey Annual Author Luncheon
Hope introduces New York Times bestselling author, Fiona Davis.
Seasons
644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township, NJ
Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ticketed Event
Barnes and Noble Upper West Side Manhattan
Hope signs copies of STARDUST.
2289 Broadway @ 82nd St., New York, NY 10024 | 212-362-8835
6pm
Barnes and Noble, Holmdel, NJ
Hope signs copies of STARDUST and IRISH EYES.
Commons at Holmdel
2130 Route 35, Holmdel, NJ | 732-203-6180
12 noon-3pm
Barnes and Noble, Brick, NJ
Hope signs copies of STARDUST and IRISH EYES.
44 Brick Plaza, Brick, NJ | 732-255-6600
12 noon-3pm
Vogue Knitting Live
Join authors Suzan Colón and Hope C. Tarr on a wild and, yes, woolly exploration of Ireland’s Aran Islands, the setting for Hope’s historical debut novel, IRISH EYES. Hear how a trip to Western Ireland inspired Hope to write the story of her fictional heroine, an intrepid Aran Islander whose needlecraft skills take her from a remote Irish fishing village to New York City at the turn of the century.
12-1 pm ET
Register @vogueknittingonline.
Haunted New York: Ghost Stories from NYC
Join Hope in conversation with Andrea Janes, co-author of A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts and the owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead, a boutique tour company dedicated to dark and unusual walking tours of New York City.
The American Irish Historical Society
991 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10028
6-7:15pm, including book signing of IRISH EYES.
Ticketed event.
Belmar Fall Beach Reader’s Adult Book Fair
Hope chats with book lovers and signs copies of IRISH EYES.
Taylor Pavilion
500 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ
Sponsor: Belmar Public Library
1-5pm
Lodi Memorial Library
Book talk with signing of IRISH EYES to follow.
973) 365-4044
6pm
Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ
Hope returns to sign copies of IRISH EYES.
Commons at Holmdel
2130 Route 35, Holmdel, NJ | (732) 203-6180
1-3pm
Barnes and Noble, Brick, NJ
Hope signs copies of IRISH EYES.
44 Brick Plaza, Brick, NJ | 732-255-6600
1-3pm
Thunder Road Books
Greater Spring Lake Irish Festival
3rd Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ
11 am – 1 pm
A Novel Evening Podcast
Hope chats with A Novel Evening podcast host Dannie Carter about researching IRISH EYES. Tammany Hall, WW1, Prohibition/speakeasies + my fantasy evening — we covered a lot. Have a listen!
Thunder Road Books
March Book Club Pick!
3rd Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ
7-9 pm
To attend, purchase IRISH EYES from Thunder Road Books on or before the event date. Call 973-436-0914 to reserve your copy.
Comfort Zone
Hope signs copies of IRISH EYES.
44 1/2 Main Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ | (732) 203-6180
12 noon – 2pm
Barnes & Noble, Holmdel, NJ
Hope signs copies of IRISH EYES.
Commons at Holmdel
2130 Route 35, Holmdel, NJ | (732) 203-6180
1-3pm
Barnes & Noble, Brick, NJ
Hope signs copies of IRISH EYES.
44 Brick Plaza, Brick, NJ | 732-255-6600
1-3pm
Asbury Book Cooperative
Hope in conversation with ABC Vice President, Allyson Crystal
644A Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ | 732-455-5549 | info@asburybookcoop.org
7pm
Sign up for the FREE event on Eventbrite.
IG Live with Transformational Vision Coach, Barbara Biziou
“Perseverance and Faith Led to Publishing Gold”
https://www.instagram.com/barbarabiziou/
5:00-5:30 pm EST
Watch again here.
Hope in conversation with Fiona Davis (THE SPECTACULAR).
Barnes & Noble Upper West Side
2289 Broadway @ 82nd Street, NY, NY
6:30 – 8:00pm
View the event highlights: https://fb.watch/pJ7cNIfZGo/
Spring Lake Holiday Soiree – Ladies Shopping Night
Thunder Road Books
3rd Avenue, Spring Lake New Jersey
5 – 8 pm
((Cue champagne corks popping))
STARDUST, the second book in my American Songbook series and set in World War II Paris, releases t-o-d-a-y! The sequel to IRISH EYES, STARDUST follows Rose’s granddaughter, Daisy, who leaves New York for Paris to apprentice with legendary fashion designer, Coco Chanel. Amid throwing herself into the whirlwind of couture and culture, Daisy falls head-over-feet for the handsome and enigmatic Jean-Claude Jacob, a Jewish surgical resident at the American Hospital in Paris.
The drums of war shatter Daisy’s picture perfect existence. When the Nazis invade France, and Jean-Claude is taken by the Gestapo, Daisy finds new purpose in working as a spy for the Resistance. Only the asset she is tasked with cultivating is none other than Fritz, the German soldier she befriended before the war. But in Occupied Paris, no one is what they at first seem, and danger lurks in every shadowed corner, including the bar of the posh Ritz Hotel where German and Allied spies play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
“From a behind-the-scenes peek at the atelier of Coco Chanel to the intrigues of the French resistance, Tarr renders France at war and at peace with stunning detail and clarity. Through the character of Daisy—a young American caught up in the chaos of WWII—she deftly explores themes of love and loss, betrayal and treason in a novel that keeps the reader turning the pages. STARDUST shines brilliantly.” —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of THE STOLEN QUEEN
“STARDUST is a pageturner that’ll immerse you in all the decadence and danger of WWII Paris.” —Kris Waldherr, Author of THE LOST HISTORY OF DREAMS
“An intimate and heartfelt window into WWII civilian life peppered with real figures and rich details, STARDUST weaves a complex, fully realized love story between Resistance figures through Vichy Paris and its aftermath. As horrors of war are carefully crafted alongside heroism, offering gritty windows into an ultimately redemptive story, STARDUST satisfyingly balances harrowing circumstances, hope, bravery and the power of true love.” —Leanna Renee Hieber, Award-winning author of STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL and THE SPECTRAL CITY
Pick up your copy of STARDUST at these retailers and wherever books are sold.
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Hi History Lovers,
I’m thrilled to announce, unveil, and altogether shout from the rooftops that I have a cover for my new #histfic novel, STARDUST and boy oh boy is she a beauty.
But there’s m-o-r-e. Now through release, February 20th, you can preorder the Kindle edition of STARDUST for just 99 cents!
The sequel to IRISH EYES, STARDUST is the second book in my American Songbook series for Joffe Books and follows Rose’s granddaughter, Daisy to Paris where she apprentices with the legendary fashion designer, Coco Chanel.
1938, Paris.
War is looming and 18-year-old Daisy Blakely arrives in Paris as apprentice to the renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel. Enchanted by the beauty and glamour of the City of Light, Daisy throws herself into the whirlwind of couture and culture. When she meets charming and enigmatic Jean-Claude Jacob, a Jewish doctor, an instant connection cements Daisy’s happiness.
Then everything changes when the Germans march into the city. Daisy and Jean-Claude join the Resistance. But her world comes crashing down when Jean-Claude is taken by the Gestapo. Learning to live with her loss, Daisy’s life becomes one of secrets and danger as she works tirelessly to undermine the Nazi regime.
But the arrival of German soldier Fritz causes Daisy to question everything she thought she knew about life, and love, as she’s drawn to a man tied to the enemy she has vowed to defeat.
For a limited time, buy the STARDUST ebook on Kindle for just 99 cents.
Buy IRISH EYES in ebook and trade paperback wherever books are sold.
I had so much fun guesting on A Novel Evening, an exciting British podcast for book lovers everywhere. Host Dannie Carter and I chatted about my historical novel, IRISH EYES — Tammany Hall, WW1, Prohibition/speakeasies — we covered A LOT. Plus, a sneak peek at what I’m writing now (hint: sequel) and who I’d invite to my fantasy “novel evening” (and who’s on my Naughty List). Have a listen!
February being the host month of Valentine’s Day, it’s no surprise that I have love on the brain. Since IRISH EYES released on December 7th, I continue to be blown a-w-a-y by the love readers are showing the book, including 385 reviews on Amazon, so far! Here’s a taste of what you’re saying.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read. I loved this book! …Very touching and believable heroine and characters. – Len C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spellbinding. Wonderful characters and plot. I couldn’t put it down. History, romance and intrigue. No one could ask for more. – Anne D.
Now I’d like to give some of that love back… with a giveaway! THE ORCHID HOUR by Nancy Bilyeau is an utterly delicious historical mystery set in 1920’s New York. To win it alongside IRISH EYES, sign up to my free Substack newsletter, History With Hope. Anyone who subscribes between February 1-14 will be entered into a random draw to win. One winner (both books). Giveaway closes at 12 midnight EST.
Last Thursday’s (January 4) in conversation book talk for IRISH EYES at the Barnes and Noble Upper West Side Manhattan was a magical evening (Subway train derailments aside). Fiona Davis was a superb moderator and the newly renovated bookstore is bright and airy and in every way conducive to chatting. But don’t take my word for it. Enjoy the video, and if you’d like a *signed* copy of IRISH EYES, you can pick one up at B&N at 2289 Broadway @82nd Street.
The wait is over! IRISH EYES, my historical saga set in turn-of-the-century New York City, is for sale wherever books are sold. I’ve received a VERY special SURPRISE Release Day prezzie — a gorgeous review from bestselling author, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York!
“WELL DONE TO HOPE C. TARR FOR A MAGICAL JOURNEY, SO GRUELLING, SO FULL OF OPTIMISTIC BELIEF, IN THE HOPE OF A BETTER FUTURE. I LOVED ROSE AND HOW SHE FOUGHT FOR HER OWN STRENGTH WITHIN HERSELF.” – Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
Find Irish Eyes at any of these brick-and-mortar and online booksellers:
Book Culture – signed copies avail in-store
The Corner Bookstore – signed copies avail in-store
Thunder Road Books – signed copies avail in-store
Join me in celebrating later tonight at Thunder Road Books, an awesome indie bookstore in quaint Spring Lake, New Jersey. As part of Spring Lake’s Holiday Shopping Soiree, from 5-7pm, I’ll sign copies of Irish Eyes and raffle off a gift basket of tasty NYC-themed treats to one lucky winner. Cocktails, mocktails, snacks — we are going to have THE A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E BEST TIME. Join us!
Speaking of winners, congrats to the winners of my Irish Eyes Shelf-Awareness Giveaway sponsored by AuthorBuzz: Laurie J., Susan B., Beth T., Melissa M., Mary G. and Lizz at Curiouser Books. Your copies of Irish Eyes are en route in plenty of time for the holidays.
Also, darling historical fiction author Finola Austin and I are giving away a signed copy of Irish Eyes and Finola’s brilliant historical novel, Bronte’s Mistress to one lucky winner. If you haven’t already done so, pop over to Finola’s site, The Secret Victorianist, and enter to win. Bonus: read our fun and (hopefully) informative interview on writing the historical novel.
xo Hope
Recently I caught up with the fine folks at IRISH CENTRAL to chat about IRISH EYES, my historical fiction debut out with Lume (Joffe) Books this December 7th. Irish Central is the largest Irish culture media outlet in North America, and I’m so excited to share my fictional heroine, Rose O’Neill’s, story with its readership. Read the full interview here.
Last month, I shared the cover for IRISH EYES (12.7.23). Lovely as that was, and is, there’s nothing quite like holding the actual book in your hands — in this case, the Advanced Review copies courtesy of Lume/Joffee Books.
You can preorder Irish Eyes on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold.