Author fantasy and romance

I’m excited to share my fantastic news… Being placed in this competition highlights the fact my book is still relevant and I hope about to find some new readers. Here is the review from The BookShelf team. “Suzanne Rogerson’s The Lost Sentinel is an ambitious epic fantasy set on the island of Kalaya, where magic is fading, fear is dividing its people, and the search for a new Sentinel could…

Hasn’t it been a scorching week! Perfect for sitting in the shade with a book and a cool glass of something special, or maybe an ice cream (my favourite go to snack when I’m lost in a good book).Over recent weeks, I’ve been struggling with the issue of what to write next.In my fantasy readers newsletter this week, I posed the question of what I should work on next. The response has been…

I hope you’ve been enjoying the early May bank holiday. We’ve spent the weekend being typically British and started on the garden with a reward afterwards of a cool glass (or two) of Pimms. I’ve also joined up with other sci-fi and fantasy authors to offer free books and giveaways during the month of May. Are you ready to find some new authors to follow? These books, both in fantasy and sci-fi,…

Last week I had a BookBub deal for The Lost Sentinel. Sales were not as high as I expected, but still more than I could ever have reached alone. If you’re thinking of BookBub as a viable marketing strategy, here are my results. Please note – this is book 1 in a completed trilogy. I reduced books 1 and 2 down to 99p each and left book 3 at full price. I’ve sold over 500 books in April. This is a…

Thanks to the publisher for my ARC of Summer at the French Bakery. Blurb A new adventure is on the menu . . . Juliet has learnt that life is too short not to chase your dreams. But when she buys an old watermill in France, her tranquil new start is quickly kneaded into something far more ambitious when the local mayor offers her a deal she can’t reopen the village’s derelict boulangerie. With…

Yesterday I was lucky enough to bag a BookBub deal for the UK, US, Canada and Australia. The link to the ad will still be live for a few days, and you can follow me on bookbub too. The Lost Sentinel bookbub deal. They ran with the hook line; “On an island where those with magic are exiled, a tailor’s daughter must hide her abilities — and find the one who will help save their home. This…

Author fantasy and romance turned 10 today!

You’ll have to be quick to pick up some bargains in the Indie Book Sale as it ends today – 13th April 2026. I’ve picked up a few books and look forward to reading them. Death’s Disciple by Emma L Adams. Seven years ago, Captain Yala Palathar was a hero. She and her squad of close-knit dragon-riding warriors were Laria’s elite, fighting for their nation alongside the monarch and his…

I’m excited to share the indie international book sale starts today and runs 11th to 13th April. There are close to 300 books in fantasy, sci-fi and horror. All these books are either free or discounted. The sale is run by Narratess and links to all the books can be found here. Here’s a few snap shots of the books on offer. As you can see The Lost Sentinel book 1 in Silent Sea Chronicles…

I’m really excited to share the facelift book 1 in the Silent Sea Chronicles has gone through, which includes a new cover and blurb. I’ve always loved the cover which depicts a figure walking through the astral plane, but it’s never stood out as much as the covers for books 2 and 3. I’m really pleased with the transformation. What do you think? I especially love the look of them all together…

Over the last few weeks I’ve been tidying up my website and trying to get a more professional look across all platforms. I purchased a logo from Fiverr which I’ve very happy with and I’ve also bought a new domain name – http://www.suzannerogersonauthor.com. The previous one still works and is linked to this website, I just wanted my name to reflect that I write more than fantasy books. I think…

Today I’m celebrating the wonderful narrators I’ve worked with on my books. As AI attempts to take over so many parts of our lives, I want to advocate using humans. A narrator brings something special to a book that is impossible to replicate. I can’t imagine these books done any other way than with these wonderful voice actors. My first adventure into Audiobook narration was with my debut…

I was lucky enough to have Beth O’Leary come to a town near me and take part in a talk and Q&A about her recent book – Swept Away. It was an enjoyable evening, made all the better because I loved the story. Thanks to Staines Library and Waterstones book shop in Staines for running this event. I really enjoy seeing authors talking about their books, especially as an author myself. It’s…

Week 3 of the prompt project sees us tackling the subject of Content Warnings, which is not something I’ve given much thought to. Over the years I’ve read widely in horror, thriller, psychological thriller, crime, fantasy and romance. Most of these genres you expect dark and sometimes grisly themes, so the idea of content warnings seems unnecessary. However, in recent times I’ve noticed it…

Last week the prompt from Ari Meghlen was Book Trailers – now that is a subject I didn’t expect to be writing about at the moment. But I want to take part in the weekly blog challenge so here goes… I don’t see many book trailers. I guess I don’t hang out where they are shown and I don’t go out of my way to find them. But they do have a place and, done right, can be a real game changer for…

This is the start of a 26 week blog challenge set by Ari Meghlan. I think it’s a great idea and have decided to play along. This week’s word is Achievement. My big achievement is the fact I’ve been an indie author for 10 years! This milestone passed by very quietly on 16th November 2025. I suppose I wasn’t feeling very successful and didn’t want to advertise the fact that I’m not yet a big name…

I’ve been messing around with the website headers and how the site looks on WordPress. This is a snippet of its current new look. It’s temporary because I will hopefully have some romance covers to share soon. I love all shades of purple, so this appealed to me and the sunshine reminds me of the happiness of spring. What I’m finding really difficult is getting a look that says I’m a writer of…