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An avid reader since childhood—back in the days of Judy Blume and Madeleine L’Engle—Sandi always knew she would be a writer. The youngest and only daughter in her family, she gravitated early toward books and art, creating her own worlds for entertainment. By her late teens, the Arthurian legend had captured her imagination and never let go.

Eager to share inspiring stories, she earned a degree in English from Pennsylvania State University, with a focus on writing and editing. A career in novel writing would have to wait, however, as she honed her storytelling skills in corporate communications roles. After battling a long illness, she was reminded that life is short and returned to fiction with renewed purpose—writing new stories and revisiting old ones.

Sandi’s work reflects her love of Arthurian legend, romance, and science fiction and fantasy, as well as medieval history, archaeology, and astronomy. She lives in southeastern Pennsylvania with her husband and a feisty but adorably cute boxer dog. When she isn’t writing, editing, or proofreading, she can be found painting, exploring art festivals and museums, kayaking, playing D&D, or attending Penn State football games.

Visit SandiMurtland.com or follow on Facebook @SandiMurtland-Author.

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Sandi Murtland is an historical romance fantasy writer based in Pennsylvania, USA. The Lady of Mann is her first novel. Learn more at SandiMurtland.com.

About Book 1

The Lady of Mann weaves romance, magic, early medieval history, and Arthurian legend into a sweeping tale set in sixth-century Britain and Scotland.

When Nora, a magical healer from the North, rides to Camelot in search of her missing kinsman, the archdruid Gildas, she expects danger. She does not expect her power to spiral beyond her control—or to fall for Gawaine of Lothian, the kingdom’s fiercest knight. Haunted by her past entanglement with King Arthur’s duplicitous son, Mordred, Nora fears the secrets she carries may destroy her chance at love.

Gawaine has sworn his life to king and realm. He cannot afford distraction, especially not now. Turmoil brews, and a druidic curse poisons the land. He finds himself torn between loyalty and the woman who has claimed his heart. The more he fights his growing feelings, the more impossible they become to deny.

Mordred is gathering strength.

War looms.

Camelot stands on the brink.

To save Gildas—and the kingdoms of ancient Britain—Nora and Gawaine must defy treachery, outpace their enemies, and risk it all for their happy ending.

Because if they fail, Mordred will rise, and everyone will suffer.


Interview Quesitons

  1. How did the world or characters first appear to you,  as an image, a feeling, or a line of dialogue?

  2. Your book explores courage, connection to the Goddess, and opposition to tyrany . What drew you to those themes?

  3. Which scene or moment changed the story for you as you were writing it?

  4. What kind of research or lived experience shaped your characters?

  5. How did your setting influence the tone or mood of the book?

  6. If your protagonist could give one piece of advice to readers, what would it be?

  7. What surprised you most about the story once it was finished?

  8. How do you hope readers feel when they turn the last page?

  9. What’s next,  are these characters done with you, or do they still whisper?

Contact

Website: https://sandimurtland.com

Facebook: @SandiMurtland-Author

Instagram: @sandimurtland

Contact: smurtland17@gmail.com