So much has happened since the first book in the trilogy, Leap the Wild Water, was published in 2013. I remember how it felt when the book ‘went live’. It was like diving into deep water, not knowing what lay beneath the surface. It was both terrifying and exhilarating. I published it on a hope and a prayer that someone, somewhere, would think well of it. I never imagined just how many people would be carried away, as I was, by Megan’s story, or the praise my writing would receive.
I am truly and forever grateful to all those readers who let me know, in person or through their reviews, how much they enjoyed my books. It is readers who decide if writers sink or swim and I have been blessed by the encouragement my writing has received. I am not a person who has a great deal of self-confidence or self-belief, so without that encouragement, the second book in the trilogy, The Calling of the Raven, may never have seen the light of day.
Now, two eventful years since I published The Calling of the Raven, I’m finally publishing the last book in the Megan Jones trilogy. I came close to giving up on it. The loss of Morgan knocked me off my feet and for a while I couldn’t think about anything else. I miss him so much and preparing the book for this step to publication has given me a focus.
With the last book in the trilogy, it is time to say goodbye to Megan, et al. Saying goodbye isn’t easy as I’ve come to know these characters so well they are like old friends to me. They have carried me along on a breath-taking journey across the centuries and into the intimate details of their lives and struggles. Megan is a woman with courage, compassion, and a capacity for forgiveness which many of us can only aspire to. For me, she is what every heroine should be; portraying the possibilities lying within each of us.
From the very first, I have felt these stories were not being told by me so much as by the characters who ‘speak’ through me. My role has been merely to shape their experiences into the form of a novel. So I am grateful to them, too, for choosing me to tell their stories. I shall never forget them.
Which brings me to the last book in the Megan Jones trilogy, and to celebrate the launch of Anywhere the Wind Blows, the new updated kindle edition of Leap the Wild Water will be FREE for 5 days from August 1st 2016.
Jenny Lloyd is the Welsh author of The Megan Jones trilogy; historical suspense novels set in early, 19th century, rural Wales.
You can read about the books or purchase them by clicking on the links below.
Leap the Wild Water: http://ow.ly/jEoi302jXkd
The Calling of the Raven: http://ow.ly/4uRO302jXmd
Anywhere the Wind Blows: http://ow.ly/73tq302Ov71
You can also follow the author:
Twitter; https://twitter.com/jennyoldhouse
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/jennylloydauthor
Pinterest; http://www.pinterest.com/jennyoldhouse
I can only imagine. I’ve felt the same way about my characters.
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Can’t wait to read it 🙂
Jenny Just down loaded the book can’t wait to read it, hope you are o k Love Julie
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Thank you, Julie xxx
Know just how you feel, jenny. And congratulations – sure it’s as wonderful a read as your first two.Jx
Thank you, Judith, and for re-blogging this. x
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Jenny LLoyd is celebrating the release of the third and final part of her Megan Jones trilogy with Anywhere the Wind Blows and is also offering the first book Leap the Wild Water for FREE from yesterday for five days.. head over.. and help spread the news.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Pleasure Jenny.
I hope it goes well for you, Jenny, and hope you’re okay x
Thank you, Terry. All my fingers (and toes) are crossed. x
Gosh, that is good news, Jenny! To write a book is one huge task – to complete a trilogy takes real stamina and determination. As you are such a good writer, I know there are many more amazing characters waiting for you to bring them out! But now I must go and power up my Kindle for your last Megan story! But will be waiting to hear in what new directions your vivid imagination will be taking you!
Thank you, Malla xxx
I am getting ready to publish the last book in the John Cannon Trilogy and can identify with your feelings. It is a lost feeling knowing the character is not there waiting for you each morning.
You’ll have to create some new ones, John.
Already done but without my buddy.
Congratulations, Jenny. Shared 🙂
Thank you, Tina!
Reblogged this on Val Poore and commented:
This moved me very much. I have loved Jenny Lloyd’s characters too, so will be sad to say goodbye!
Looking forward to reading this so much, Jenny, but I too will be sad to say goodbye!
Thank you, Val. xxx
You speak truly and powerfully through your characters. I’ve read and reviewed two of them; I need to get the others. You are a talented and gifted writer who makes the pages come alive.
What lovely words to wake up to this morning. Thank you, Stephanie. xx
Hi Jenny, just to say how much I enjoyed “Leap the Wild Water” and “The Calling of the Raven”, looking forward to reading “Anywhere the wind Blows”. I am an old friend of your sister, we both grew up in Llangammarch Wells, and I spent many happy hours at your family home. I did meet you last year and had a chat with you. Good Luck with all your writings. from Bettie
Hello, Bettie! Yes, I remember meeting you at Ann’s funeral. I’m very glad you enjoyed the first two books and hope you enjoy the last one, too. Thank you for getting in touch and for the good wishes. x