Author G. J. Berger Receives 'Recommended' Review From Historical Novel Society For Debut Historical Novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon'

G. J. Berger's historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks', offers the stirring tale of the Iberian Celtic clan as it battles the Roman Empire

G. J. Berger's historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon', has received a glowing 'recommended' review from the Historical Novel Society .

 This highly respected, international society reviews  US and UK mainstream published historical titles and other English language books. The group holds competitions to discover new authors and conferences bringing authors and readers together.

Berger stated, "The Historical Novel Society is both the go-to source for lovers of historical fiction and a wonderful resource for authors. Receiving this review is, to this point, the high point for my debut historical novel."

As a writer, G. J. Berger hopes to transport readers to places and times available nowhere else. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is built upon and around the seldom heard tales of Celtic fighting women.

"South Of Burnt Rocks" has already received fine reviews from a number of reviewers. Kirkus Reviews stated, "Smartly written, the novel moves quickly....The simple yet powerful narrative relies on a commanding cast of characters,... Berger beautifully crafts them as more than one-dimensional warriors....Berger also builds an elaborate world full of small details that add depth and historical context."

Awesome Indies posted a review that stated in part, "Written with an engrossing breadth of detail about the Celts and the Romans, with a sympathetic slant towards the people on both sides of the conflict, and with a depth of knowledge that he imparts effortlessly to the reader, G J Berger has written a compelling story of adventure, fortitude, revenge and love.  The main characters stand out against a supporting cast of well-drawn minor characters.  Pacing is superb, driving the reader onwards."

The Historical Novel Society review echoes these with, "Berger’s well-researched and engrossing novel . . . . Berger’s outstanding talent for stirring set pieces and gripping action sequences . . . and really succeeds in bringing this time period alive."

G.J. Berger is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at gjberger@hotmail.com. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is available at Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and most bookstores. The full review is available at the Historical Novel Society's website at http://historicalnovelsociety.org. More information, including an Authors Show interview, is available at Berger's website at http://www.gjberger.com.

About G. J. Berger:

When G. J. was eight, his mom told him the story of Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants and a great army. He asked her what happened to Hannibal after that. Mom didn’t know, but he was hooked, had to find out, had to write about it.

G. J. spent much of his young life on the road and at sea, even working as a crew member on a tramp steamer. Wherever his travels took him, old walls, canals, even storage holes deep in the ground, made him wonder about how they got there, about the people who built them, how they lived and got along.

The result is this and two other novels-to-be wherein the places, the history, even some of the ‘Burnt Rocks’ characters do and did exist.

When not writing, G. J. tries to roam around the places he writes about, likes to sit and soak up the times back then and bring them to modern life in his stories. G. J. is convinced that for all the changes in last 2000 years, people loved and hated, suffered and rejoiced, destroyed and built in the same ways then as they do today.

G. J. lives in San Diego with his favorite grammarian and English Professor.

Contact:

G. J. Berger
http://www.gjberger.com
gjberger@hotmail.com

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Author G. J. Berger’s 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon’ Wins San Diego Book Award For Best Historical Fiction Novel Of 2012

G. J. Berger's debut historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks', offers the stirring tale of the Iberian Celtic clan as it battles the Roman Empire

G. J. Berger's recent historical fiction release, 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon', has won the 2013 San Diego Book Awards for Published Historical Fiction of 2012.

"The San Diego Book Awards," Berger stated, "its many editors and writers, have established the most sought-after and respected author recognition event in California. Entering its 20th year, the SDBA has honored both well-known and up and coming writers across many genres, including recent winners J. K. Rowling and Susan Vreeland. To be included, first as finalist and then as a winner in the category of published historical novels for all of 2012, is at once humbling and inspiring."

Founded in 1994, the San Diego Book Awards Association honors the best published books and unpublished manuscripts by San Diego County residents each year. The organization is a volunteer organization dedicated to enriching the literary community of the nation’s third largest county.

"South Of Burnt Rocks" has received glowing reviews from a number of reviewers. Kirkus Reviews stated, "Smartly written, the novel moves quickly....The simple yet powerful narrative relies on a commanding cast of characters,... Berger beautifully crafts them as more than one-dimensional warriors....Berger also builds an elaborate world full of small details that add depth and historical context."

Awesome Indies posted a review that stated in part, "Written with an engrossing breadth of detail about the Celts and the Romans, with a sympathetic slant towards the people on both sides of the conflict, and with a depth of knowledge that he imparts effortlessly to the reader, G J Berger has written a compelling story of adventure, fortitude, revenge and love.  The main characters stand out against a supporting cast of well-drawn minor characters.  Pacing is superb, driving the reader onwards."

As a writer, G. J. Berger hopes to transport readers to places and times available nowhere else. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is built upon and around the seldom heard tales of Celtic fighting women.

The storyline of the book brings ancient times alive while offering a tribute to Celtic fighting women, select warriors seldom mentioned in historical fiction books. Berger attempts to bring this story, half-lost in the mists of history, to modern readers of historical fiction.

G.J. Berger is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at gjberger@hotmail.com. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is available at Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Kobo Books and most bookstores. More information, including a recent Authors Show interview, is available at his website at http://www.gjberger.com.

About G. J. Berger:

When G. J. was eight, his mom told him the story of Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants and a great army. He asked her what happened to Hannibal after that. Mom didn’t know, but he was hooked, had to find out, had to write about it.

G. J. spent much of his young life on the road and at sea, even working as a crew member on a tramp steamer. Wherever his travels took him, old walls, canals, even storage holes deep in the ground, made him wonder about how they got there, about the people who built them, how they lived and got along.

The result is this and two other novels-to-be wherein the places, the history, even some of the ‘Burnt Rocks’ characters do and did exist.

When not writing, G. J. tries to roam around the places he writes about, likes to sit and soak up the times back then and bring them to modern life in his stories. G. J. is convinced that for all the changes in last 2000 years, people loved and hated, suffered and rejoiced, destroyed and built in the same ways then as they do today.

G. J. lives in San Diego with his favorite grammarian and English Professor.

Contact:

G. J. Berger
http://www.gjberger.com
gjberger@hotmail.com

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Author G. J. Berger Receives More Industry Praise For His Historical Fiction Book 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon'

G. J. Berger is fast becoming renowned for offering readers epic stories not available elsewhere. His engrossing historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks', offers the stirring tale of the Iberian Celtic clan as it battles the Roman Empire and is a finalist in the 2013 San Diego Book Awards

Positive industry reviews are a key factor that can lead to success for any historical fiction book. G. J. Berger's recent historical fiction release, 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon', a finalist in the 2013 San Diego Book Awards, has received glowing reviews from a number of high profile reviewers.

Kirkus Reviews stated, "Smartly written, the novel moves quickly....The simple yet powerful narrative relies on a commanding cast of characters,... Berger beautifully crafts them as more than one-dimensional warriors....Berger also builds an elaborate world full of small details that add depth and historical context."

Recently Awesome Indies posted a review that stated in part, "Written with an engrossing breadth of detail about the Celts and the Romans, with a sympathetic slant towards the people on both sides of the conflict, and with a depth of knowledge that he imparts effortlessly to the reader, G J Berger has written a compelling story of adventure, fortitude, revenge and love.  The main characters stand out against a supporting cast of well-drawn minor characters.  Pacing is superb, driving the reader onwards.  G J Berger’s writing style is direct and pared down, as befits a book of this nature.  Descriptive passages are moving and show very well how the landscape is used in Lavena’s fight against the invaders, and the animals – horses and dogs, add an extra dimension to the story. For any reader who loves to sink into the distant past, this is a story that will not disappoint."

"Awesome Indies," Berger stated, "selects only those novels that measure up to the standards set by established publishing houses. Plot, characters, pace, the actual writing and look of the work must all pass through an independent and rigorous review, sometime two or even three reviews. I'm honored that of 'South of Burnt Rocks' is included in Awesome Indies. AI's splendid review gives readers comfort that 'South of Burnt Rocks' is well worth it."

As a writer, G. J. Berger hopes to transport readers to places and times available nowhere else. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is built upon and around the seldom heard tales of Celtic fighting women

The storyline of the book brings ancient times alive while offering a tribute to Celtic fighting women, select warriors seldom mentioned in historical fiction books. Berger attempts to bring this story, half-lost in the mists of history, to modern readers of historical fiction.

"The story, its characters, the places where it unfolds," Berger continued, "will transport readers to a fascinating time not commonly known. Rich with details from 2000 years ago but still never cluttered up with too much or too many, 'Burnt Rocks' is based on real events of Roman-era history, The novel paints a timeless drama of a 'she-warrior' tribal leader fighting a brutal oppressor with little more than the courage of those who have nothing left to lose."

G.J. Berger is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at gjberger@hotmail.com. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is available at Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Kobo Books and most bookstores. More information, including a recent Authors Show interview, is available at his website at http://www.gjberger.com.

About G. J. Berger:

When G. J. was eight, his mom told him the story of Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants and a great army. He asked her what happened to Hannibal after that. Mom didn’t know, but he was hooked, had to find out, had to write about it.

G. J. spent much of his young life on the road and at sea, even working as a crew member on a tramp steamer. Wherever his travels took him, old walls, canals, even storage holes deep in the ground, made him wonder about how they got there, about the people who built them, how they lived and got along.

The result is this and two other novels-to-be wherein the places, the history, even some of the ‘Burnt Rocks’ characters do and did exist.

When not writing, G. J. tries to roam around the places he writes about, likes to sit and soak up the times back then and bring them to modern life in his stories. G. J. is convinced that for all the changes in last 2000 years, people loved and hated, suffered and rejoiced, destroyed and built in the same ways then as they do today.

G. J. lives in San Diego with his favorite grammarian and English Professor.

Contact:

G. J. Berger
http://www.gjberger.com
gjberger@hotmail.com

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Author G. J. Berger Offers An Epic Tale Never Told In 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon'

G. J. Berger is fast becoming renowned for offering readers epic stories not available elsewhere. His engrossing historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks', offers the stirring tale of the Iberian Celtic clan as it battles with the Roman Empire for their land

As a writer, G. J. Berger hopes to transport readers to places and times available nowhere else. To that end, he recently released his newest historical fiction novel, 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon'. The new book, built upon and around the seldom heard tales of Celtic fighting women, has been very well received by reviewers and readers. The manuscript garnered 'wonderfully crafted' praise from Kirkus Review and most early readers gave it a 5-star rating in Amazon and Goodreads.

'I'm deeply pleased," Berger stated, "that my story about courageous fighting women out of the distant past in a place not known by many has received such enthusiastic early recognition."

After three great wars, Rome has crushed Carthage. Now the undefended riches of Iberia beckon--gold, tin, olives, wine, and healthy young bodies to enslave. 'Burnt Rocks' tells the story of Lavena, last child of the strongest remaining Iberian tribal leader at a time when Rome plunders and loots her land. She must grow up fast and use all her cunning and courage to survive each day. At times helped only by her father's favorite dog, a special horse, or guided by spirits of the earth and sky, she strives to unite her people and oust the Roman menace. Based on real characters, places, and events, 'Burnt Rocks' recreates that shadowy history--and eternal human nature rubbed raw.

The storyline of 'South Of Burnt Rocks' brings ancient times vividly alive while offering a tribute to Celtic fighting women of the times, select warriors seldom mentioned in historical fiction works. Berger attempts to bring this story, half-lost in the mists of history, to modern readers of historical fiction.

Reviewing the manuscript, Kirkus Reviews stated, "Smartly written, the novel moves quickly....The simple yet powerful narrative relies on a commanding cast of characters,... Berger beautifully crafts them as more than one-dimensional warriors....Berger also builds an elaborate world full of small details that add depth and historical context."

"The story, its characters, the places where it unfolds," Berger continued, "will transport readers to a fascinating time not commonly known. Rich with details from 2000 years ago but still never cluttered up with too much or too many, 'Burnt Rocks' is based on real events of Roman-era history, The novel paints a timeless drama of a 'she-warrior' tribal leader fighting a brutal oppressor with little more than the courage of those who have nothing left to lose."

G.J. Berger is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at gjberger@hotmail.com. 'South Of Burnt Rocks, West Of The Moon' is available at Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble and Kobo Books and most bookstores. More information, including a recent Authors Show interview, is available at his website at http://www.gjberger.com.

About G. J. Berger:

When G. J. was eight, his mom told him the story of Hannibal crossing the Alps with elephants and a great army. He asked her what happened to Hannibal after that. Mom didn’t know, but he was hooked, had to find out, had to write about it.

G. J. spent much of his young life on the road and at sea, even working as a crew member on a tramp steamer. Wherever his travels took him, old walls, canals, even storage holes deep in the ground, made him wonder about how they got there, about the people who built them, how they lived and got along.

The result is this and two other novels-to-be wherein the places, the history, even some of the ‘Burnt Rocks’ characters do and did exist.

When not writing, G. J. tries to roam around the places he writes about, likes to sit and soak up the times back then and bring them to modern life in his stories. G. J. is convinced that for all the changes in last 2000 years, people loved and hated, suffered and rejoiced, destroyed and built the same ways then as they do today.

G. J. lives in San Diego with his favorite grammarian and English Professor.

Contact:

G. J. Berger
http://www.gjberger.com
gjberger@hotmail.com

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