Fabulous and Brunette: 1956 Love & Revolution by J. A. Boulet - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway

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1956 Love & Revolution

by J. A. Boulet

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GENRE: Historical Romance

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BOOK BLURB:

1956 Love & Revolution

What would you do for your country?

In 1955, a group of uncommon people meet by chance. During the final year of Rákosi’s iron fist rule, Imre Nagy’s reforms are repealed, plunging Hungary back into economic ruin.

A university student, a cleaner, a Hungarian soldier and several others find themselves drawn toward each other as their love for their country is tested. In the fall of 1956, political strife deepens as the students begin demanding reform.

How far will they go to save Hungary?

Well-researched, politically charged and fast-paced, 1956 Love & Revolution will lure you into the lives of everyday Hungarians who risked everything for their country.

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BOOK TRAILER:

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EXCERPT ONE:

It was August 1955, and Elona was tired. She grabbed her bucket and wrung out the mop one last time. She had been cleaning at the theatre all night, and it was now early dawn. Something about the purple-lightening skies always enchanted her. Budapest was a quiet city at 4:30 am, almost peaceful. But Hungary was nothing close to peaceful lately. So many things were happening in her country that it made her stomach churn. Politics wasn’t something she was keen on, but lately, it seemed every Hungarian held hope that their country would reinstate a more economically-sound government.

They lived through so many years of repression, paying exorbitant taxes for Hungary's industrialization and war reparations to Russia, among so many other fees, that every single Hungarian paid almost two-thirds of their income out to the government. This left so little for food, cigarettes or anything else. It was a tough life of constantly working with little chance of enjoyment.

Elona was only twenty-one years old, but she felt like she was eighty.

She stepped outside onto the dark street and turned back to lock the theatre doors. Her pail and mop were already beside the door when she noticed she had left the dirty water in the bucket. She sighed and cursed softly. Elona was not going to open up the heavy double doors again and return all the way to the other side of the washrooms to dump her bucket.

She pushed the keys deep inside her pants pocket and picked up the pail gently, sneaking to the alleyway. Elona tiredly tipped her bucket in the alleyway, dumping it upside down to empty it completely so she could return home with a much less heavy pail. She didn’t drive, and her bicycle broke, so she didn’t even have that luxury anymore. A headache started at her temples, and she massaged her face gently. Maybe, one day things will get better.

She looked up as male voices echoed down the street. She wondered who would be in the streets at this hour. There wasn’t much crime because of the state police, so she usually had nothing to fear.

Then a chill ran down her spine.

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GUEST POST:

Making It Believable: Writing Romantic and Intimate Scenes

Even though my genre is historical fiction, history contains a fair amount of romance. It is part of daily life, meeting a person at first glance, having that initial peak of interest, stumbling through the awkward opening conversations and of course, progressing to a sensual encounter.

I believe romantic and intimate scenes are more than just the act of intercourse. It is a slow brew, a build-up of all the steps of attraction and individuality. What one person finds attractive may be appalling to the next. I love writing the build-up, which can literally happen on the first page, from a glance or an appreciation of the gait of a man or the strength of a slight woman. It all forms part of the reader’s journey to the climax.

Next, writing the actual sex scenes becomes a balance between what the writer likes and what the readers like. But the point to remember is it will never be perfect. Every reader has their individual preferences, likes and dislikes. But what makes a wonderful intimate scene is something everyone can appreciate. A kiss on the neck or the clumsiness of the first time, once a reader can associate with a scene, they will keep reading.

All of these steps make romances real. Love doesn’t occur out of nowhere. Many thought processes proceed the act of sex, sometimes months or years before! Keep the journey of love flowing from the first page to the last and readers will love you for it.

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AUTHOR BIO:

J. A. Boulet is the passionate author of five historical fiction novels. Her newest novel, 1956 Love & Revolution, is a chilling standalone book about the 1956 Hungarian uprising. A highly anticipated release scheduled for June 5, 2023, this is a book that the author holds close to her heart.

J. A. Boulet was raised in the aftermath of the Hungarian Revolution. Her father was a Hungarian soldier who fought bravely during the 1956 uprising. He escaped and was granted asylum in Canada. Ms. Boulet’s mother also fled from the revolution shortly after. The couple met, fell in love and built a family in Saskatchewan.

J. A. Boulet was born decades later. Raised in a refugee family with strong morals has provided J. A. with the foundation to which she has stood behind all her life. Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one to two books annually. She writes with an unsettling realism, grabbing your emotions and refusing to let go. 1956: Love and Revolution is a book you won’t be able to put down.

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CONNECT WITH J. A.:

Website:

https://jaboulet.ca

Email:

admin@jaboulet.ca

Twitter:

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BookBub Author Page:

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Goodreads Author Page:

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Amazon Author Page:

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

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Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

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Kobo US eBook:

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Kobo CA eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/1956-love-revolution

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

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