Far Away Bird by Douglas Burton
Winner - 2019 Writers’ League of Texas Manuscript Contest - Best Historical Fiction Novel
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople's red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire.
Author bio: Douglas Alan Burton is a speaker, author, and expert storyteller whose work depicts heroic figures and their deeper connection to the human experience. Doug blogs about heroes, heroines, and villains in pop culture with some unexpected and refreshing perspective.
Launch: Far Away Bird was released by Silent Music Press, LLC on February 6, 2020.