09 Jan EJ McKenna No Good Deeds #NoGoodDeeds #HistoricalFiction #FeministWestern #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @EJMcKennaWrites @cathiedunn

FEATURED AUTHOR: E. J. MCKENNA

I‘m pleased to welcome in the new year with E.J. McKenna as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between January 6th – 10th, 2025. E.J. McKenna is the author of the Historical Fiction / Western Fiction, No Good Deeds, released by Historium Press on November 5^th, 2024 (330 pages). 

Below are highlights of No Good Deeds, E.J. McKenna’s author bio, and an excerpt from her book.

Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/12/blog-tour-no-good-deeds-by-e-j-mckenna.html

HIGHLIGHTS: NO GOOD DEEDS

No Good Deeds
By E.J. McKenna

Blurb:

Annie Schaeffer is no stranger to violence. Born of an outlaw father, she was sold to a traveling show at the age of six, now finally escaping as an adult.

On the run and wounded, she finds an unlikely ally in Nathan Healey – a member of the Needham Boys gang.

As she earns her place among the outlaws, Annie’s survival hinges on her lethal skills and growing bond with Nathan.

Nate’s moral compass shifts with his circumstances, especially when those he loves are involved. Upon meeting Annie, he finds himself drawn to a woman determined to live differently to the expectations others place upon her; to live freely and fairly. The way he has always wanted.

Annie’s quest for independence takes a dark turn as the gang begins to collapse. Betrayal runs deep, and the cost of trust is high.

No Good Deeds is a gripping tale of resilience and retribution in the untamed West, where loyalty is fleeting and justice is won at the barrel of a gun. Annie Schaeffer’s story is one of fierce determination, as she battles her past and the outlaws who seek to control her fate.

Triggers: Violence in the form of fist fighting and gunfighting, some scenes of graphic violence

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AUTHOR BIO: E. J. MCKENNA

E.J. McKenna is a freelance writer in the UK with a great interest in American History, and a degree in English and American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of Kent.

At the end of 2023, she co-created a creative writing app for people of all ages to improve their writing skills in a fun, relaxed environment.

Born and raised in the UK, but a lover of traveling, she has a fascination with all social history across different countries and cultures. One of her favourite historical periods is the Victorian era, especially with United States history.

“The juxtaposition between the established countries of Europe, and the new world of America is fascinating to me. So many people trying to survive harsh frontier life, while trying to continue the uptight decorum of Victorian society.”

A huge advocate for feminism and human equity, her writing centres around determined female protagonists in traditionally male roles, tackling the perceptions of women in history. Her strong female protagonists go out of their way to change their society’s expectations for the fairer.

Author Links:

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Instagram     Threads     Amazon Author Page     Goodreads

EXCERPT: NO GOOD DEEDS

“Women ain’t never wanted to be tied to a fella like some lost child, and they ain’t fanatical about bein’ regarded as such.” He exhaled a long line of smoke. “Now, I don’t believe the reason for it is politics, but you best believe when a woman is tired of nonsense, they’ll let you know it. And some of them just know the easiest way to steal everythin’ off a man. From his heart to his britches.”

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