Welcome to Fiction Seasoned by the South! I'm so glad you've stopped by. I hope you'll stay a spell and make yourself at home. If you enjoy your fiction flavored with suspense and spiced with a touch of romance, you've come to the right place!
I am a true G.R.I.T.S (Girl Raised in the South), so you can expect some of my stories to be set in the American South. Other stories may feature international locations where I have traveled or that are on my bucket list. Whatever the setting, you can expect the Southern storytelling tradition of intriguing descriptions and riveting characters to inhabit my writing! We Southerners love a good story even if we must leave the land of our birth to find it!
I am a true G.R.I.T.S (Girl Raised in the South), so you can expect some of my stories to be set in the American South. Other stories may feature international locations where I have traveled or that are on my bucket list. Whatever the setting, you can expect the Southern storytelling tradition of intriguing descriptions and riveting characters to inhabit my writing! We Southerners love a good story even if we must leave the land of our birth to find it!
"Author Linda Bennett Pennell has crafted a gorgeously descriptive historical novel that paints a picture of the idyllic life India leads in her husband's ancestral castle and slowly shifts into a deeper, more meaningful journey of discovery as events take darker turns." -K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite
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Release 9/22/22 from Black Rose Writing Press
What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying!
 Finalist in Historical Fiction in The Writer's League of Texas 2014 Manuscript Contest
Finalist in both historical and thriller categories Writers League of Texas Manuscript Contest 2017.
InD'Tale Magazine
Miami Days Havana Nights 5/5 Stars & a Crowned Heart 
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What readers and reviewers are saying about Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel:
Finalist 2009 Writer's League of Texas Manuscript Contest "Beautifully crafted..." "An exciting and gripping page turner..." "Pennell's voice and language use is captivating. This is a don't miss book." "Reading Vortex...Could not put it down!" "...brilliantly written..." BTSemagazine, October 2013 Top Pick "It’s a fascinating read...so easy to get a visual of the characters, the setting and just life in general – you could feel yourself in the ’30′s, living what they were living and you could feel yourself in the present time, living what Liz was living. I highly recommend it." Maggie Thom, The Write to Read 4 out of 4 Stars "...a compelling, multifaceted book. It captured my attention from beginning to the end." OnlineBookClub.org "The writing made me feel very attached to [the] characters...a fast paced historical crime novel." 100 Pages a Day...Stephanie's Book Reviews What readers and reviewers are saying about Confederado do Norte: 5 out of 5 Stars "A masterful work of adventure, romance, and independence!" InD'tale Magazine. For the full review: http://indtale.com/magazine/2015/february/#?page=66 "...the setting and subject matter were fresh, original, exotic, and intriguing. I was hooked in a heartbeat and eager to see where the story might go. ...Poignant, bold and ambitious, Confederado do Norte is a must for fans of post-Civil War lit and historic sagas alike. A memorable and thought-provoking that is sure to satisfy." Flashlight Commentary, for the full review: http://bit.ly/1FkuhfH "A few pages into Confederado do Norte, I thought, 'I feel a bit like I'm reading an Isabel Allende book,' yet it was completely original, set in a historical backdrop I was unaware of until I read this book." "What an awesome gem! This intriguing story of human struggle and survival kept me thoroughly engaged from beginning to end. Linda Pennell’s rich imagery transported me with Confederado do Norte into the jungle of Brazil. Thank you for a very exciting read!" "One of the best novels I have read ..." What readers and reviewers are saying about Casablanca: Appointment at Dawn "This is an excellent, extremely well written novel set in wartime 1943. Right from the beginning, I found myself absorbed in the various characters and their activities." "This book is suspenseful and an excellent read. Pennell gives the reader a clear picture of the time period and weaves a great story within it." "...a very enjoyable read with action and romance aplenty." 4 Stars Between the action, mystery, intense setting, and the sudden romance, readers will find this an interesting read. InD'Tale Magazine, December-January Issue, 2015/2016. "I’ve read all of this author’s books to date and have enjoyed them all immensely...the mystery...was engaging and interesting. Set in exotic Casablanca during World War II, there are spies, Nazis, double agents, you name it. Do yourself a favor and read all of her books!" Amazon Reviewer What readers and reviewers are saying about Miami Days Havana Nights, a follow up to Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel Finalist in Historical Fiction and Thriller Categories Writer's League of Texas 2017 5/5 Stars & a Crowned Heart "...a fascinating mix of historical and contemporary drama...Fans of stories like 'Casablanca' will love Miami Days Havana Nights!" InD'Tale Magazine, June 2019, page 98 magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2019/june/viewer/desktop/#page/98 5/5 Stars "Miami Days, Havana Nights by Linda Bennett Pennell is a book that is as impressive in its sweep as it is in its brilliance. Pennell's use of two timelines was inspired, and it worked so incredibly well with this story. It gives this novel a real sense of movement. The historical detail of 1920s America was exquisitely portrayed, but so was modern day America as well. Pennell, it seems, has a visceral understanding of what makes history worth reading." Bestselling author of historical fiction Mary Anne Yarde via The Coffee Pot Book Club, for full review: maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/2020/09/bookreview-miami-days-havana-nights-by.html "This is a beautifully written past and present mystery. I love how the story unwinds. Meticulous research and wonderful descriptions of the people and places..." "Miami Days Havana Nights is not a historical mystery in the typical genre sense. It is something quite different, and all the more captivating for it..." "This story is very captivating... Once I started reading it was very hard to put this book down." Netgalley Reviewer "A great historical novel...highly recommended." Netgalley Reviewer "A page turner, if I've ever seen one. Ms. Pennell weaves a story of intriguing and full of mystery." Amazon Reviewer What reviewers and readers are saying about All That Glitters: "As a history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed this read and am motivated to seek out more of this author’s work. If murder/mystery with a historical bent is your thing, you will enjoy this read every bit as much as I did. I highly recommend this book." Grant Fleishman via Reader's Favorite "The book is an easy read, and the story flows smoothly. Author Linda Bennett Pennell has crafted a captivating story in All That Glitters – a perfect summer read!" Deborah Lloyd via reader's Favorite "What a fantastic adventure...an excellent read for anyone who loves a great mystery to solve!" In D'Tale Magazine, October, 2020 "I loved "All That Glitters!" It was such a wonderfully done atmospheric book, and the characters were so finely drawn. The setting was a character in and of itself and added to the overall suspense of the book. There was just enough "teases" to make you keep guessing until the end of this book. Very well written book. Enjoyed it greatly! Another hit for Linda Bennett Pennell." Bestselling author of historical fiction Hebby Roman "All that Glitters by Linda Bennett Pennell is an exceptional work of scholarship. From the historical backdrop to the emotional narrative, this is a book that will keep you reading long into the night. I Highly Recommend." Mary Anne Yarde. The Coffee Pot Book Club, www.coffeepotbookclub.com/post/book-review-all-the-glitters-by-linda-bennett-pennell Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will return often. You can find me at these social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.bennettpennell.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaPennell |
