Spotlight Wednesday with Mark Hartner, author of I, Mary

Title: I, Mary

Author: Mike Hartner

Publisher: Eternity 4 Popsickle Publishing

Pages: 266

Genre: Historical Romance

Mary Crofter’s first trip on the water was just after her first birthday, when her parents came from her birthplace in Kilwa to Portsmouth. She’s been on several trips from Portsmouth to London and other places since. She loves the water and the water seems to love her. Can she survive on the water? Will people ever take seriously a GIRL as a sailor? Will she ever come off the water? If she does, will the lure of the ocean draw her back?

For More Information

• I, Mary is available at Amazon.

• Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble.

• Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.

About the Author

Mike Hartner was born in Miami in 1965. He’s traveled much of the continental United States. He has several years post secondary education, and experience teaching and tutoring young adults. Hartner has owned and run a computer firm for more than twenty-five years. He now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife and child. They share the neighborhood and their son with his maternal grandparents.

His latest book is the historical romance, I, Mary.

For More Information

• Visit Mike Hartner’s website.

• Connect with Mike on Facebook and Twitter.

• Find out more about Mike at Goodreads.

Book Review: I, James by Mike Hartner

I, James

Mike Hartner

Publication Date: September 20, 2014

3 Stars=Okay Page Turner

James Crofter’s life takes a drastic change in I, James by Mike Hartner. James is a Prince that lives a wonderful life with loving parents, until a family disagreement changes everything. After an argument James is taken from his home and placed in unchartered territory. He grows up in slavery and made to deal with a hard life. James should not be underestimated because as soon as he can James makes his escape.

James than helps others and also takes time to find love with Rosalind. This story was an adventure that readers will take through James life. Having not read any of the author’s previous work, I found myself intrigued by this historical fiction and James’ strength to overcome. This was an entertaining book to read.

This book was provided by the author for review purposes only.

Reviewed by Teresa Beasley