Discover The History Of Figure Skating!

Learn all about the fascinating world of figure skating history with Skate Guard Blog. Explore a treasure trove of articles on the history of figure skating, highlighting Olympic Medallists, World and National Champions and dazzling competitions, shows and tours. Written by former skater and judge Ryan Stevens, Skate Guard Blog also offers intriguing insights into the evolution of the sport over the decades. Delve into Stevens' five books for even more riveting stories and information about the history of everyone's favourite winter Olympic sport.

Black Friday Deals on Figure Skating Books!

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Love reading about figure skating but don't want to spend a fortune doing it? You're in luck! 

For a limited time only, you can immerse yourself in all of my books without spending more than what you'd pay for a cup of coffee. Take advantage of these incredible Black Friday deals before they vanish.

JACKSON HAINES: THE SKATING KING

Black Friday Deal: 57% off 
Where: Smashwords
When: November 21-25

Cover of the book Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens

My newest book "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" is an absolute steal on Smashwords right now at 57% off the retail price of $6.99 USD. All you have to do is head on over and enter the coupon code X4K57 to get the eBook edition for only $2.99 USD. Simple as that... and I really think you'll find the story far more interesting than you might think!


THE ALMANAC OF CANADIAN FIGURE SKATING

Black Friday Deal: 50% Off or FREE
Where: Smashwords
When: November 21-28

Cover of the book The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating by Ryan Stevens

Surprise! My first book "The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating" has had a glow-up and is updated for 2023 with new results, bios and more. Snag your copy of the latest edition of the eBook version for 50% off on Smashwords for a limited time with the promo code PXCFV. If you previously ordered a copy of either the print or eBook edition, reach out to me and I'd be happy to give you a code to get the updated eBook version absolutely free! All you'll have to do to get a free copy is answer a question you can only find the answer to in the original book or provide proof of purchase.

A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF FIGURE SKATING

Black Friday Deal: FREE
Where: Amazon
When: November 21-25

Cover of A Bibliography of Figure Skating by Ryan Stevens

From November 21-25, "A Bibliography of Figure Skating" is available completely free on Amazon. If you learn even one new interesting fact from this book, I would greatly appreciate it if you left a short honest review on Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews allow more people to discover a book and they are an important reason why authors occasionally offer free promotions.

TECHNICAL MERIT: A HISTORY OF FIGURE SKATING JUMPS

Black Friday Deal: 60% off 
Where: Amazon
When: November 21-28

Cover of Technical Merit: A History of Figure Skating Jumps

Curious about the history of figure skating jumps? Then you're in luck... The eBook edition of "Technical Merit: A History of Figure Skating Jumps" is available for only $1.99 USD on Amazon (U.S. store only) from November 21-28... that's 60% off the normal retail price!


DINNER, DRINKS AND DOUBLE LUTZES: A CHRONICLE OF HOTEL AND NIGHTCLUB ICE REVUES IN NORTH AMERICA

Cover of Dinner, Drinks and Double Lutzes by Ryan Stevens

Price: FREE
Where: Skate Guard Newsletter
When: Always!

Want to learn all about the hidden history of hotel and nightclub ice revues in North America? "Dinner, Drinks and Double Lutzes" is a free exclusive for Skate Guard newsletter subscribers. Simply sign up, confirm your email address and a secure link to download the eBook will be emailed right to you!


MORE DEALS

Looking for deals on print versions of my books? Both "Jackson Haines: The Skating King" and "The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating" are available to order through a wide variety of booksellers worldwide. Visit your favourite book store's website to see what Black Friday deals they are offering. You just might snag a copy for a deep discount!

Please note: If you are looking to order a print copy of the revised 2023 edition of "The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating", I highly encourage you to do so on Amazon. Many other retailers are still offering the original version with the black cover at this time.

Happy reading and I hope you learn something new about figure skating history in the process!