Blog Tour: Mrs R. Pacheco by Rose Ann Woolpert

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Mrs. R. Pacheco:

The Untold Story of Playwright
and California First Lady Mary McIntyre

by Rose Ann Woolpert

July 6th - 10th, 2026

Publication Date: May 26th, 2026
Publisher: Historium Press
Pages: 252
Genre: Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction

Mrs. R. Pacheco is a sweeping story of love, ambition, and colliding cultures in the American West, inspired by the actual life of playwright, novelist, and California first lady Mary McIntyre Pacheco.

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It is 1859, and the glittering promise of the California Gold Rush has faded into dust, leaving behind a land suspended between ambition and uncertainty.

Into this shifting world steps Mary Catherine "Molly" McIntyre, a young woman newly unmoored by loss, carrying both the weight of family duty and the quiet, persistent call of her own dreams.

Based on the remarkable life of Mary McIntyre Pacheco, Mrs. R. Pacheco unfolds as an intimate portrait of a woman caught between cultures, expectations, and the fragile hope of self-determination. When Molly marries Romualdo Pacheco, a Californio statesman destined to become California's first Hispanic governor, her life is swept into a world both foreign and exhilarating, where love must contend with tradition, and identity is shaped by forces beyond her control.

As Molly navigates the complexities of marriage, society, and a rapidly changing California, she discovers within herself a fierce creative spirit that refuses to be silenced. Her journey from grieving daughter to pioneering novelist and playwright becomes a testament to resilience, illuminating the quiet strength required to carve a voice in a world not yet ready to hear it.

Rich in historical detail and alive with emotional depth, this novel evokes the textures of nineteenth-century California, from its sunlit landscapes to its deeply rooted cultural divides. Through Molly's eyes, readers are drawn into a story of longing, reinvention, and the delicate balance between belonging and becoming.

Both sweeping and deeply personal, Mrs. R. Pacheco is a story of love shaped by circumstance, ambition tempered by sacrifice, and the enduring courage it takes to stand between worlds and claim a life as one's own.

Praise for Mrs. R. Pacheco:

"Based on a real story in the mid 1850’s during the California Gold Rush. Well researched and very enjoyable to read. Highly recommend."
~ Amazon Review, 5*

"The detail of the descriptions of all makes the reader part of the story: fellow travelers, the boats and trains, the food, the clothing, the housing. And then Mary meets Romualdo Pacheco and the story takes off again, drawing the reader into Romualdo's courting of Mary. the wedding, birth of their children and premature passing of one while Romualdo takes on offices from State Senator, State Treasurer, Lt. Governor, Governor and member of congress. All the while, from the beginning, we see Mary's nascent desire to write being nurtured by many people in many ways. This book catches the readers interest and keeps it. Highly recommended."
~ Amazon Review, 5*

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Rose Ann Woolpert

Rose Ann Woolpert is drawn to questions history leaves unanswered. As an author whose work is grounded in fact and shaped by imagination, she writes stories that explore how individuals navigate change, loss, ambition, and identity.

Her writing is often inspired by California history, particularly the lives of women whose stories risk being lost to memory. Family recollections, historical records, and careful research inform her work, while fiction allows space to imagine motives, choices, and inner lives beyond the historical record.

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Shining an atmospheric book spotlight on The Magician, a dark, twisty novel by G.G. MacLeod, after the original by W. Somerset Maugham #OccultHorror #DarkFiction #DarkMagic #RecommendedReading

The Magician

by G.G MacLeod

(revised version of the original novel by W. Somerset Maugham)

In Edwardian Paris, brilliant surgeon Arthur Burdon is engaged to beautiful Margaret Dauncey, accompanied by her loyal friend, artist Susie Boyd. They encounter enigmatic Oliver Haddo—a wealthy, obese occultist claiming alchemical mastery. Haddo, inspired by Aleister Crowley, seduces and marries Margaret, drawing her into depravity.

While Arthur remains blind, Susie spies Haddo’s true nature: tentacled astral projections, ritual abuse, and experiments creating daemonic homunculi fed on virgin blood. Margaret descends into addiction and submission.

Susie, contemptuous of weakness, murders to steal Haddo’s forbidden texts, performs blood rituals, and binds young Oswald Pendleton as lover and disciple through explicit sex magick.

This modern revision of this classic pot-boiler is a more hardcore, horrifying, and twisted take on this tale.

Praise for The Magician:

"Now G.G. MacLeod reimagines the classic book first written by Somerset Maugham. Added is some taboo and gore that a 1908 audience would not have tolerated. Still, the additions probably reflect the true extremes alchemy caused in the lives of three Europeans back in 1908."

~ Christopher, 5* Amazon Review

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G.G. MacLeod

G.G. MacLeod is a 59-year-old Canadian male based in Calgary.

The author has always had a tendency of combining genres like horror and action along with drama, psychological thrillers, giallo, and sometimes even comedy.

It really depends on how the author feels from moment to moment as they write because the author likes to entertain themselves first and then hope that a smattering of other people out there in the world will like it as well.

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Blog Tour: The Daredevil by Regan Walker

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The Daredevil

The Dawn of America Book #3

by Regan Walker

June 29th, 2026

Publication Date: April 14th, 2026
Publisher: Patriotic Books Publishing
Pages: 408
Genre: Historical Fiction

Before there was a Continental Navy, there was one man’s courage...

When young merchant captain Samuel Tucker learns that war has broken out between Britain and the Colonies, he cannot stand idle. Leaving the safety of London’s port, he races home across a storm-tossed Atlantic to offer his sword to liberty’s cause. Along the way, he saves a valuable ship, her crew, and her cargo—a deed that brings him before General Washington himself. The grateful commander offers Sam command of one of his newly armed schooners.

From those perilous beginnings in Washington’s shadow fleet, Sam rises through the ranks of the Continental Navy and beyond, eventually commanding a privateer that strikes deep into the British supply lines. From the fogbound wharves of Marblehead to the treacherous shoals of Halifax and Europe, he wages war with the daring of a man who seems to fear neither sea nor shot. To his men he is “the Daredevil”—fearless, quick-witted, and guided by an unshakable faith.

Yet amid the thunder of broadsides and the peril of capture, Tucker’s heart is not immune to gentler battles. Mary Gatchell, the steadfast Marblehead woman whose prayers sustain him from shore, anchors the life he risks with every voyage. But the sea is a jealous mistress, and every homecoming may be his last.

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Praise for The Daredevil:

"Fast paced, on the edge of your seat adventures, sea battles, romance, faith, courage and love. I think THe DAREDEVIL is my favorite of THE DAWN OF AMERICA series. A must read for American Revolution enthusiasts, and romance readers alike. An absolute pleasure to read.."

~ April R, Amazon 5* Review

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Regan Walker

Regan Walker is an award-winning author of more than twenty historical novels spanning the Georgian, Regency, Medieval and Revolutionary eras.

With meticulous research and a storyteller’s eye for drama, she transports readers from the intrigues of medieval England and the courts of eighteenth-century France to Scotland’s mist-shrouded Highlands, the cobbled streets of early nineteenth-century London, and ships riding dangerous seas. 

From spies, smugglers, and pirates to masked balls and opulent palaces, her novels reveal the courage, faith, and love that endure through history’s most turbulent days.

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Book of the Week: Forgiving Nero by Mary Ann Bernal #HistoricalFiction #AncientRome #RecommendedReading

Forgiving Nero

by Mary Ann Bernal

Rome. The jewel of the civilized world is no longer what it was. Strength has failed the Senate. Her legions are in disarray, and the Empire has fallen into Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus Nero’s hands. His reign begins under a cloud of scrutiny, for he is the depraved Emperor Caligula’s nephew. Nero is determined to overcome that stigma and carve a name of his own. One worthy of Rome’s illustrious history.

Politics and treachery threaten to end Nero’s reign before it begins, forcing him to turn to unexpected sources for friendship and help. Many of the Praetorian Guard have watched over Nero since he was a small child, and it is in Traian that the young Emperor places his trust despite the inherent threat of reducing his mother’s influence. Traian is the father he never had and the one man who does not judge him.

When Traian secretly marries the hostage Vena, it sets in motion a collision of values as Traian comes to odds with his former charge. The whirlwind that follows will shake the very foundations of the greatest Empire the world has ever known, and survival is far from guaranteed.

Awards:

2021 Book of the Year Gold Medal

Historical Fiction Ancient World

The Coffee Pot Book Club

Silver Medal Winner Historical Fiction

Reviewer’s Choice Awards

2021-2022 Reader Views

B.R.A.G. Medallion Award Honoree

Chaucer Finalist 2022 Early Historical Fiction

Independent Press Award 2023 Distinguished Favorite

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Have a sneak peek between the pages of Betsey, a moving prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor series by Marcia Clayton #HistoricalFiction #FamilySaga #RecommendedReading

Betsey

Prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series

by Marcia Clayton

Set in 1820, Betsey is the prequel to the much-loved Hartford Manor Series.

Betsey, a sadly neglected child, is shouldering responsibilities far beyond her years. As she does her best to care for her little brother, Norman, she is befriended by Gypsy Freda, an old woman whose family is camped nearby. Freda's granddaughter, Jane, is also fond of the little girl and is concerned about her.

Thomas, the second son of Lord Fellwood, happens across the gypsy camp and becomes besotted with Jane. However, Jasper Morris, the local miller, also has designs on the young gypsy, and inevitably, the two men do not see eye to eye. 

Betsey is drawn into their rivalry for the attention of the beautiful young woman, and she finds herself promising to keep a dangerous secret for many years to come.

A week or so later, on a Sunday morning, Adam crawled out of bed earlier than usual and told Barney to get his coat on.

"Why, Dad, where are we going?"

"It's time you went out to work, lad. We need the money, and you've had more than enough schooling. I'm told the miller's looking for a boy, so we'll see if he'll take you on."

"Oh, Adam, could we not leave it just a little longer? Mr Billery says Barney's doing well at school, and I'd like him to stay as long as possible. I'm sure it will help him get a better job in the long run. Perhaps I could take in more washing to earn a bit more money."

"No, he's ten years old, and it's high time he earned his keep. Anyway, from what I see of it, you can't cope with the washing you do now, and I never see a penny from it. Come on, lad, get a move on, or someone else will get there before us." He fixed his wife with a firm stare, and seeing her husband was determined, she dared not say more.

Betsey was dismayed but knew better than to voice her opinions. When her dad was drunk and violent, Barney was often her only protector, and she was distraught to think he would no longer be there.

Saying no more, Barney got his coat on and hugged his mother, Betsey, and Norman. He held on to his little sister the longest.

"If I get the job, I'll come back to see you on my day off, Betsey, but you know where the mill is, don't you, so if you need me, you know where to come." He looked at her knowingly, to see if she understood.

Holding back her tears, she nodded and returned his embrace.

Adam was pleased when he and Barney seemed to have arrived at just the right time at the mill. Jasper was looking hot and bothered as he loaded the sacks of flour onto the cart, and he stopped and wiped his brow as he saw the boy and his father approaching. Adam had known the miller all his life.

"Hello, Jasper, I hear you're looking for a lad. Would you consider young Barney here? He's strong and intelligent; you'd get a decent day's work out of him."

"Aye, I am, Adam, he's a bit skinny, though. I shouldn't think he's got a lot of strength."

"Well, times are hard, you know, Jasper, but with a bit more food, he'll soon fill out. He's strong and wiry, and he knows he'll feel the buckle end of my belt if he doesn't come up to scratch.”

The miller surveyed the young boy.

"What do you think, lad; do you want to come and work for me?"

"Aye, sir, if my dad says I have to, then I promise I'll work hard."

"All right then, see if you can hoist that half sack of flour onto the cart, and then take the horse and cart around the yard."

Ignoring the sack of flour, Barney went first to the horse, stroked the old mare's nose, and spoke kindly to her. He then lifted the sack and, with considerable difficulty, managed to get it onto the cart. Saying nothing, he calmly patted the horse again and climbed onto the cart. He clicked his tongue and told the horse to move on, taking the cart carefully around the yard.

Though Barney did not know it, his father was both surprised and impressed, and stood with a wide smile on his face, admiring his son's actions.

"There, what do you think of that, Jasper? The boy's a natural with the old horse; you can see he'd be an asset to any business."

The miller took off his cap and scratched his slightly balding head. "Aye, I must confess he made a fine job of that. All right then, lad, I'll give you a month's trial. You can sleep in the loft above the barn, and come into the house for your meals. I can't afford to pay him much, mind."

"Aw, come on, man, we all know you're one of the richest men in the village; don't be mean."

However, the miller stood his ground, but eventually, the two men agreed on a wage that Adam insisted would be paid directly to him. He ruffled his son's hair and wished him luck as he walked home whistling, pleased with his morning's work.

As Barney watched his father amble off, he felt sad, not for himself, but for his family, whom he knew would miss him, particularly Betsey. His mother, too, would miss his help in chopping firewood and doing all the jobs around the house that his father should have taken care of, but never did. He was startled out of his thoughts by the miller.

"Come on then, lad, there's work to be done. No use standing there daydreaming. 'Twill be no holiday living here, but if you give me a good day's work, I'll see to it that you have a full belly, and it looks like that doesn't happen often.”

"Thanks, Mr Morris; I promise I'll work hard."

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Marcia Clayton

Marcia Clayton writes historical fiction with a sprinkling of romance and mystery in The Hartford Manor Series, a heart-warming family saga that stretches from the Regency period through to Victorian times.

When she was a child, Marcia often had to amuse herself, as her siblings were several years older and her arrival something of a shock to her elderly parents. Her favourite pastimes were writing stories and reading, and she adored the Enid Blyton books, particularly The Famous Five and The Adventure Series. These books instilled in her a love of literature that has remained with her to this day.

Marcia was born in North Devon and is proud to be a Devon Maid – hence the title of her website – The Devon Maid Book Corner. Over the years, Marcia has held various jobs, mainly to work around raising her three sons, Stuart, Paul, and David. She worked in banking and nursing and, for many years, was the School Transport Manager for the local authority. Now retired, Marcia spends a lot of her time writing historical fiction, but also enjoys gardening, researching her family history, and walking in the lovely Devon countryside with Bryan, her husband of fifty-four years.

Marcia’s blogs are about a variety of subjects, including walks she has enjoyed, places she has visited, and recipes she likes to cook. There are also book reviews, interviews with other authors, and a monthly newsletter featuring her favourite book of the month.

Marcia likes to support and get to know other authors by inviting them to be interviewed, or by writing guest posts on book launches and reviews, and she welcomes requests to be featured.

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