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Friday, October 18, 2024
Fantasy Book Sale, October 16th to 20th
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
"Fieres" by Jendra Berri
Everyone always said Grace was weird. An albino abandoned at birth, anti-social, and selectively intelligent, she’s never had a friend. Now at 23, she lives alone and quietly runs a dojo in Toronto. But beneath her stony exterior, somehow she’s always known that something— or someone— was coming for her.
The night she meets the quirky Tomiko, everything changes. As they meet three more women, (Julia, Hope and Paetra), one by one they awaken and uncover memories of Fieres, a breathtaking sentient planet. Not only does it link them together, its free existence hangs in the balance and needs their help.
Grace must now face the truth: about herself, her storied past, who— and what— she really is, and the dangerous risk she poses to them all. Not returning to Fieres is not an option. If they fail to stop the threat, Earth will meet the same terrible fate.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jendra Berri is a Canadian author, born and raised in Kingston Ontario, and now living with her husband and son in Toronto.
A former art student turned journalism grad, amateur model maker, sometimes baker, chronic cat lady, and occasional crocheter, her primary love is, and has always been, the written word. Her favourite theme is human nature, wrapped in a package of fantasy, science fiction or a mix of both.
Fieres is her debut novel.
"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" by Ian Thomas Healy
"Pariah's Moon" and "Pariah's War" are the first two books of Ian Thomas Healy's "The Pariah of Verigo" series.
Branded on his face and exiled following his forbidden affair with the Princess of Aelfland, Elven soldier Giele seeks redemption on the frontier across the ocean, but even fleeing half a world away isn’t far enough to escape the troubles that follow a marked man.
Giele Pariah settles among the Horks and prepares to become a
father, but the former soldier knows peace can only last so long.
A young Hork from a distant tribe reaches out to Giele for help. A
coal mine has poisoned their water and brought them to the brink
of starvation and Giele is the only Elf who can find common ground
between Elves and Horks.
MORE BOOKS BY IAN THOMAS HEALY
Orc brothers Paug and Milph are tired of polishing their helmets in their underground kingdom, so they leave in search of fame, fortune, and Pleasures of the Flesh. When they find a treasure map and learn a Human hero is seeking the same magical item, the race is on. They head into the wilderness with their companions, a barbarian, a gambler, and a thief, where death hides behind every tree.
Roast Wyvern (and Other Recipes)
Chef Muffin is no adventurer, but she's going to have to figure out how to become one. She's got to prepare a fantastic dish for a royal wedding, using ingredients she's never heard of, that she'll have to travel the breadth of the world to find. If she fails, she loses her livelihood, but if she succeeds, fame and fortune await. And, if she's lucky, she might even find true love into the bargain.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ian Thomas Healy is a prolific writer who dabbles in many different speculative genres. His popular superhero fiction series, the Just Cause Universe, is ever-expanding. He is also the creator of the Writing Better Action Through Cinematic Techniques workshop, which helps writers to improve their action scenes.
When not writing, which is rare, he enjoys watching hockey,
reading comic books (and serious books, too), and living in the
great state of Colorado, which he shares with his wife,
children, house-pets, and approximately five million other
people.
Find Ian all over the internet at
https://linktr.ee/
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
"The Man from Salem", Weird Westerns by Charles Moffat
The Man from Salem is a series of Weird Western/Historical Fantasy short stories set in Charles Moffat's "Alt-Earth"
and feature a gunslinging monster hunter who wanders the United States
and Canada, searching for werewolves, vampires, demons and other evil
creatures.
Charles Moffat's "Alt-Earth" is an alternative
history version of Earth where wizards and witches coexist with
vigilantes, superheroes, monster hunters, gunslinging archeologists,
powerful ancient artifacts, dragons, sea serpents, cat burglars,
assassins and more. It is historical fiction with a twist of alternative
history and magic, allowing for the weirdest magical heroes to coexist
with realistic stories of more mundane heroes.
The series thus far features...
Friday, September 13, 2024
"The Secret Humankind" by Gloria Oliver
She keeps her head down and cleans up messes. When the body count starts rising, will trying to make a living get her flushed?
Julia Xero is stuck in survival mode. After losing the only person she loved, the introverted orphan longs to escape her toxic employment for the zen of crime and trauma scene decontamination. But when she lands her dream job and is called to a bloody rooftop with a decapitated corpse, she’s horrified to come face to face with an otherworldly shark-toothed assassin.
Furious to learn she’s been enlisted by a clandestine race of beings against her will, Julia’s dismay fountains when she finds out they implanted her with a neck bomb to ensure her lips stay tightly sealed. Fit to be tied, and her thunderous confrontation with her boss hitting a dead end, the stubborn young woman begins plotting ways to leave the energy-powered entities in her dust.
Can she outwit an ancient civilization before her carotid goes boom?
The Secret Humankind is the gritty first book in The Discoveries of Julia Xero urban fantasy thriller series. If you like fish-out-of-water heroines, complex worlds, and dark truths, then you’ll love Gloria Oliver’s multi-faceted mystery.
Grab The Secret Humankind to match wits with monsters today!ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gloria Oliver lives in Texas, staying away from rolling tumbleweeds while bowing to the never-ending wishes of her feline and canine masters.
Her previous works have been fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, and, recently, historical cozy mystery novels. Several contain romantic and mystery elements. Her short speculative fiction stories can be found in many anthologies, covering things from the fantastic and strange to a Bubba Apocalypse.
Gloria is a member in good standing of BroadUniverse though she has yet to make the list for Cat Slaves R Us. In her spare time (what's that?), she watches TV shows, movies, anime, plays PC games, and reads books.
For some free reads, sample chapters, appearance schedule, and more information on her and her works, please drop by and visit her at www.gloriaoliver.com or subscribe at www.gloriaoliver.com/subscribe to get news, deals, releases, and a free gift for joining!Thursday, September 05, 2024
"Axis Mundi" by Luna Alva
Book 1 of Axis Mundi: Wind Weaver of Dreams
You don't realize the Planet is collapsing until you go to a rock concert.
Joanna is afraid she's losing her mind. When she learns the source of her nightmares and visions are linked to a demon she defeated in a past life, her only hope is to bring back those memories, however painful they might be. Along with her best friends and the members of her favourite band, who also share a link with the Lord of Thunder, they will try to stop him before he unleashes the full forces of the Abyss upon an unsuspecting world.
Will Joanna find a way to change the future? Or will she succumb to a Demon’s wrath and the collapsing of the Axis that holds the planet in balance?
Book 2 of Axis Mundi: Fire of Life
I stood up and looked them in the eye, although their face was empty and white like a cloud. I closed my fist conscious of the lapis lazuli against the back of my hand. “I have questions.”
The entity disappeared. I looked around helplessly hoping they would appear again.
She has questions. The priestess has questions. Answer. No! Don’t answer.
“Please!” I said, raising my voice. Unlike the entity, my voice didn’t echo. “If you help me we can save the planet from a demon called Raijin! Please!”
The Lord of Thunder. The Abyss. We don’t care. We want to live.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Luna Alva started writing at a young age. Her fascination for poetry and short stories began with the poem Annabelle Lee by Edgar Allan Poe. As she continued writing, she unleashed the restraints of her imagination, and the rest is history. She is a horror enthusiast, which has given her writing a dark and chilling touch that makes her stories one of a kind in their genre. Luna was born and raised in Mexico City. Later, she spent several months in Tokyo, Japan, and soon after, she established in Canada. She is the author of the dark fantasy series Axis Mundi. When she isn't writing. Luna enjoys listening to music, drawing, painting, and creating digital content.
"The Empire Series" by Tim Goff
THE BOOKS
EMPIRE: COUNTRY – First Book of the EMPIRE series
Revised Edition
Like ‘Game of Thrones' was written by Lovecraft!
Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is
a nightmare.
Two years after the war, wealthy commoner Tia Samos comes to a backwater barony hunting for a suitable highborn husband. She finds an impoverished province stalked by a monster straight out of legend. Still, the baron is decent enough, so she decides to linger a bit – then matters go from 'bad' to 'terrifying.'
Fortunately, she has her knightly protector Sir Peter Cortez, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle for protection. But even they might not be a match for the evil stalking the countryside…
Revised Edition!
Like Lovecraft wrote an episode of Game of Thrones!
Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is
a nightmare.
Tia traveled to the imperial capital two years after the war to testify at the trial of a traitor tied to eldritch abominations. She remained to court the rowdy knightly heroes roaming the palace halls, hoping to snag a highborn husband. But now she is plagued with strange visions even as she is engulfed in palace intrigues.
Worse, Tia's protector Sir Peter Cortez is partying with the knights she is dating, her mischievous maid Rebecca is in trouble with the palace staff, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle is drinking himself to death in the castle cellars.
Then the bodies start piling up…
Books 3 to 6 include:
And for those people who prefer to just buy everything at once, you can also purchase "Empire: The Complete Collection".
Winning the demon war was the easy part. Rebuilding the Empire is a nightmare.
Two years after the war, Tia travels to Copiah House, the stronghold of the once-
powerful Bestia Family on a simple business trip. Instead, she finds herself
enmeshed in intrigue, confronted with forbidden sorcery, and in possession of
dangerous wartime secrets.
Worse, Tia's knightly protector Sir Peter Cortez is drafted by the Bestia Patriarch
for a private mission, and her oafish carriage driver Kyle is preoccupied with his
family's politics.
Can they unravel this tangle before catastrophe strikes?
EMPIRE: METROPOLIS
Corber Port – Commercial center and largest metropolis in the tottering Solarian
Empire – and a city in turmoil following an earthquake and fire that reduced a fifth
of the city to charred rubble.
Tia Samos, once a prominent member of Solaria's middle class, is held captive in
this urban wasteland by demons masquerading as mortal men. Tia’s former
companions – Sir Peter Cortez, Kyle, and Rebecca – scour the city for her but are
stymied at every turn.
Worse, an alliance of fanatics is plotting to unleash a new catastrophe upon Corber
Port – and the only ones who might be able to prevent it are Tia's captors…if they
choose to do so…
A half-open portal to a demon world sits in the middle of Corber Port, the largest
metropolis in the Solarian Empire. Should it fully open, the city dies.
Tia Samos and her companions Sir Peter Cortez and Kyle are captives in an alien
city on the Door's other side. Surviving will take everything they have. Even then,
escape may be impossible. But they will try anyway…
Meanwhile, Tia’s former maid Rebecca finds herself recruited into a desperate
effort to seal the Door – but her allies may be as dangerous as the demons they
seek to escape.
The avatar of an evil god is putting the Solarian Empire on trial for their crimes
against the demon world. Acquittal isn’t an option. Neither is survival.
Tia opposed this dark deity in the past. Now she works for him, as do her
companions Sir Peter Cortez and Kyle. They seek to rebel against the mystic
chains that bind them to the demon's service – a task that may well be impossible.
Meanwhile, Tia’s former maid Rebecca travels the world with imperial agents,
looking for some means to avert the doom that hangs over them all.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tim Goff was raised on an Alaskan homestead at the edge of civilization. That upbringing brought him skills ranging from boating to building to gardening and automotive mechanics. Those experiences helped him later in life – and proved invaluable when he took up writing.
"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" by Neil Hartley
Having thought he had finally vanquished the demon that
murdered his family, although at the cost of his own life, Theo found
his hunt wasn't over.
Reincarnated in a fantasy world, he has to start his hunt all over again...
From the very beginning!
"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" is the first book in a six part series (thus far).
"Reincarnated in a Fantasy World with Murderous Intent - Book 1: Baby Steps" is the first book in a six part series (thus far).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
"I've always enjoyed reading and writing, and from the
moment I started one of Anne McCathery's Dragons of Pern books when I
was 13, I've been hooked on fantasy and sci-fi. Over the last couple of
decades I've been writing them too.
My latest venture is in the Light Novel isekai fantasy genre, having lately become addicted to anime.
You can find my books (mostly ebooks) via my website, here and on Amazon."
- Neil Hartley
Wednesday, September 04, 2024
"The Wanderer Cycle" featuring Wulfric the Wanderer by Charles Moffat
"The Wanderer Cycle" is an anthology of the first three Wulfric the Wanderer stories in the Sword and Sorcery / time travel series created by Charles Moffat.
Wulfric, a barbarian warrior from a distant future, travels back in time to the Stone Age of Korovia, encountering dragons, strange entities, and other time travelers who seek to destroy or preserve the timeline. Trapped in the distant past, with no direct means of getting back to his own time, the warrior must learn to accept his destiny and try to preserve the future that he knows...
The various novellas in "The Wanderer Cycle" can be purchased together in a single volume, or individually.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Charles Moffat is the author of over 50 works of fiction, an artist and an archery instructor. He primarily writes heroic fantasy, dark fantasy, literary fantasy, and sword & sorcery. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons. When he is not writing he enjoys archery, fishing, woodworking and bow making.
Charles is currently working on the second cycle in his Wulfric the Wanderer series, "The Gladiator Cycle". The first novella in that series, "The Scarlet Arena", is available for purchase separately.
Captured in battle, Wulfric the Wanderer's
shame is soon realized to be another twist of fate as he was not the
only great warrior captured and taken to the slaver city of Laztek.
Forced to fight predators, mighty warriors and powerful mystics in the
arena, the time traveler seeks a way to escape - and possibly to escape
his fate.
But the leaders of Laztek who rule in both the arena and in the city beyond will not be easy to defeat. They are not mere dabblers in dark magic, but masters of it.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
"Sparkle" by Arin Lee Kambitsis
Something evil is hidden in the woods outside of the beautiful town of
Sparkle, PA, the kind of thing Peter and Alyssa Huffy, newly arrived in
town, do not believe in. Little do they know that something is happening
in Sparkle, something that hasn’t occurred
on Earth since the destruction of Camelot a millennium and a half
before, and the forces of good and evil are going to collide.
Twelve-year-old Derek Windward is the sole keeper of Sparkle’s oldest
secret. He is the only one who has witnessed the evil hiding in the
darkest part of the forest, and how terrifying the power it wields truly
is. It is the Bunyine - a giant, tormented creature
born eight-thousand years ago in the Garden of Eden and harboring an
ancient grudge for the betrayal of its masters Adam and Eve. One
morning, Derek receives a cryptic message carved into a tree. A message
from the beast itself. Though what the Bunyine wants
is unclear, what it would do to get it is unthinkable.
Sparkle brings
together the charm and wonder of fantasy and the thrills of horror,
creating a unique experience for readers of both genres, and all ages.
Color drawings inside the ebook!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Arin Lee Kambitsis is a 47 year old writer and ex-musician from Pittsburgh. His first novel, Days of Yore, won the silver medal for fantasy/sci-fi at the 2011 Independent Publishers Book Awards.
A sample of Arin's work is also available in Issue #2 of Peasant Magazine.
"The Wings of Ashtaroth" by Steve Hugh Westenra
The great city of Qemassen is at a crossroads. A powerful empire from beyond the ocean threatens to reignite a centuries-old feud. A slave rebellion brews in the tangled labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city streets. And Crown Prince Ashtaroth, the city's supposed saviour, is considered unfit to rule even by those closest to him.
When the high priest burns one of the royal children alive as a desperate offering to the city's absentee gods, it destroys the fragile peace within Qemassen's scheming first family. Seeking revenge for the death of her child, Ashtaroth's mother calls on a powerful demon named Lilit.
But Lilit cannot be trusted. Her cruel machinations pit brother against sister and father against daughter, laying waste to Ashtaroth's family. Then Lilit approaches Ashtaroth with a demonic pact of his own-one that could save his people and his home. But between war from without and a revolution erupting within, even a demon may not be enough to keep Qemassen standing.
Set in a secondary world based on the conflict between Ancient Carthage and Rome, The Wings of Ashtaroth is a sprawling, multi-POV epic fantasy, full of queerness, political intrigue, and demons.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve Hugh Westenra is a trans author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror (basically, if it’s weird he writes it).
He grew up on the eldritch shores of Newfoundland, Canada, and currently lives and works in (the slightly less eldritch) Montreal. He holds advanced degrees in Russian Literature, Medieval Studies, and Religious Studies. His current academic work focuses on marginalized reclamations of monstrous figures. He teaches the History of Satan and Religion and its Monsters.
"The Girl Who Sings to Dragons" by Luke Courtney
Fionnuala Swann, rightful Queen of Demeteria, strives to overthrow her wicked uncle, sitting on her throne as a puppet king of the Holy Empire of Addanc, and break the curse that transformed her brothers into monsters.
Aiden Russ, heir to Selene-Morna, struggles to master his inner wolf, haunted by his past failures. Now he must overcome his doubts to become a desperate people's champion.
The first steps to fulfil the prophecy of the Winged Wolf must be taken...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Luke Courtney lives and works in London, dividing his time between working in a small military museum in Whitehall by day, and by night writing an array of fantasy stories. He is the self-published author of The Girl Who Sings to Dragons, the first book in his new epic fantasy series, the Winged Wolf Saga, and has also published the Argent Blade series (urban/dark fantasy), From The Ashes (Dark fantasy) and the children's book Two-Horn. At present, he's currently working on The Wolf and The Swan, the second book in the Winged Wolf Saga.
Outside of writing, his interests include model building, reading, gaming and paleontology. He lives in London with his wife Becky and their small army of cats.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
"Elves of Vacari" by T. A. McEvoy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
T. A. McEvoy was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and has called Anderson, South Carolina, home for the past 12 years. She has been passionate about writing since high school and has recently embarked on a journey of self-publishing fantasy fiction novels. Her debut work, 'The Wicked Phoenix,' marked the beginning of 'The Elves of Vacari' series, which is now complete and published.
In addition to her writing pursuits, Theresa holds an associate degree in paralegal studies and has gained over five years of experience working in a law firm in Texas. Since relocating to South Carolina, she has dedicated her time to being a caregiver for her mother. Beyond the world of words, Theresa finds creative expression through painting and enjoys immersing herself in the world of video games.
ELVES OF VACARI, BOOKS I to III
In the enchanting realm of Vacari, where humans and elves coexist harmoniously amid the lush landscapes of Goldmoor, an ominous shadow looms. Phoenix Shadowwalker, a warlock of unparalleled darkness, hungers for dominion over the majestic city of Goldmoor, threatening to shatter the tranquility that the reigning King and Queen have worked tirelessly to maintain.
But hope flickers in the hearts of two unlikely champions—Ong, a relentless warrior with an indomitable spirit, and Lady Keisha, whose resolve matches her unwavering determination. Together, they embark on a perilous quest: to unite the disparate races of humans and elves, forging an alliance strong enough to thwart Phoenix's insidious designs.
Yet, their mission takes an even more treacherous turn. To save Vacari from the clutches of darkness, they must call upon the ancient and powerful dragons, who have been absent from the realm for centuries. These mythical beings hold the key to Vacari's salvation.
As destinies intertwine, a tale of valor, unity, and relentless hope unfolds. Will Ong and Keisha's determination be enough to stave off the encroaching shadows, or will Vacari's destiny be forever altered by the wicked Phoenix's malevolence? Only time will reveal the true depths of their courage in this realm of magic and intrigue."
Book II - Shadows Unveiled
In the aftermath of their hard-fought victory, the realm of Vacari thought darkness had been banished forever. Yet, the sinister warlock Phoenix Shadowwalker, believed to be defeated, secretly resurfaces, his power grown to unimaginable heights during his exile. Whispers of his newfound strength circulate, leaving the realm trembling in fear.
Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, Phoenix's malevolent intentions focus on two figures: Ong, the valiant warrior, and Lady Keisha, whose resilience once thwarted his dark ambitions. Blinded by rage and consumed by vengeance, he orchestrates a masterful plan to ensnare them in his clutches.
In a race against time, Ong, Keisha, and their allies must unravel the mysteries surrounding Phoenix's newfound power while confronting their pasts and insecurities. As the clock ticks down, alliances are forged, and battles are fought both on the battlefield and within themselves. Vacari's fate teeters on the edge, and its defenders must rise once more to protect the realm they hold dear.
"Shadows Unveiled" is a gripping fantasy tale of vengeance, redemption, and the enduring strength of unity in the face of darkness. Will Vacari survive this relentless onslaught, or will its light be extinguished forever.
Book III - Vacari's Resurgence: Healing Bonds
In the heart of
Vacari, where shadows once wove a sinister ballet, the realm embarks on a
subtle metamorphosis. Amidst the ruins of once-majestic cities, Keisha,
Ong, and Pumpkin navigate the remnants of a bygone era, where Vacari
itself undergoes transformation. Nature's power permeates the land,
transforming despair into beauty as solitary flowers push through
grief-stricken stone.
Vacari's rivers flow
with renewed clarity, singing a lullaby of redemption. In the sacred
realm of E'vahona, Keisha and her companions unite with ancient powers,
forging an ethereal alliance between elemental forces and the spirits
who once sought solace in Vacari's sanctuary. As dawn's first rays kiss
the horizon, a soft melody of rebirth echoes through Vacari.
Keisha
embarks on a journey of healing, her scars mirroring the realm's
wounds. The trio stands on the precipice of resurgence, inhaling deeply
as Vacari promises a new day. Will they uncover the secrets needed to
restore Vacari to its former glory, or will darkness threaten to reclaim
the realm once more?
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tamcevoy.com/shop
"Tales of Another World" by Jeffrey J. Hoy
Morauk, a young man of the Warrior class, accompanies Rastar, a cantankerous and wizened Teacher, or wizard, on a quest to find and destroy the Key of Darkness, one of four magickal devices thought destroyed a thousand years earlier. A great battle between fire and darkness—and two great armies—ensues. Then they encounter Cahnya, a young, mind-reading woman who has been awaiting Morauk all her life. This unforeseen complication does not bode well for Rastar’s mission.
TALES OF ANOTHER WORLD – BOOK TWO
Rastar, Morauk, and Cahnya continue their journey across the mysterious northern continent as the presence of the young woman increases the friction between Warrior and his Teacher. Then comes the discovery of the Fire Gods, grotesque creatures who not only control the Key of Fire, but ride on the backs of dragons! Can the Teacher cobble together enough warring clans of the scattered Lost Tribes to create a unified fighting force to defeat the toad-like ogres? And almost as important, what will their newfound dark-skinned allies think of a white witch who can read their thoughts?
TALES OF ANOTHER WORLD – BOOK THREE
After Rastar is abducted by a massive dragon, Morauk, now called the Blind Sage, and Cahnya, the White Savant, must decide where their path leads them. Do they stay and try to change the violent ways of the Lost Tribes? Or do they resume the Teacher’s mission to seek out and destroy any remaining Keys? Rumors of the Key of Water point them to the far, frozen north. They take only a handful of clansmen with them, but what chance do the two and their small band have against a cold, bitter, dangerous world? And what chance does either have of ever seeing Rastar or their homeland again?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeff Hoy is permanently unemployed—also called retired—from the steel and hospital industries in which he had many varied occupations, the most recent being a maintenance engineer. He is an avid SF/F/H reader whose writings span the gamut from a terrorist attack on a space colony tale, a post-WWIII story set in a devastated America, surviving a zombie apocalypse, a Sword and Sorcery trilogy . . . and a mostly humorous work memoir documenting his fifty years working for “the man,” all of which can be found at Amazon.com/author/jeffreyjhoy. He also has a few short stories available for FREE on Draft2Digital.com. He and his wife reside in Beaumont, California.
Friday, August 16, 2024
"Ys The Fallen" by S. C. Vincent
The Kingdom of Ys has been cursed by the Devil, a mighty dragon who seeks celestial conquest. As Princess Dana, one of the last acolytes of a forgotten church, scours the Dracon Lands hoping to find help for her people, she stumbles upon a giant egg. A handsome man named Ru, who has supernatural abilities, breaks free from the shell.
They set forth on a journey to free Ys of the curses by slaying the Devil, all the while facing Dana's evil sister and her insidious machinations. But before the apocalyptic battle begins, they first face their own inner turmoil. Ru confronts his relation to the dragon and his contradictory tendency towards good. Dana treads the line between love and lust as she struggles to remain moral in a fallen world.
Can the curses be broken? Or will their relationship be broken first? The bells of Ys must ring.
The fight for salvation begins now!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
S. C. Vincent is an American independent Author of Sci-fi/Fantasy and Horror. Author of "The Sakura Element" and "Ys The Fallen".
Find him on X @scvincent4.
His books are available via Amazon or IngramSparks.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
"Darkhelm" by BardLyre
Yet another village full of complaints. Daine listened, delivered all the justice she had power to give, and prepared to move on.
All in a day's work for a Knight of the Road.
Of course, some disliked her intrusion into their schemes, but they were of little concern. They had tried to stop her before and would doubtless try again.
Things change when Daine is charged with the protection of a simple stable boy. Shadows gather around those like Daine who seek to bring light, and their eyes are fixed on the boy.
Can Lady Darkhelm stand in their way? The realm needs heroes, and Daine Darkhelm may not be enough.
BardLyre's Darkhelm is
a grim and gritty epic fantasy adventure that thousands have already
come to love through Royal Road. Dive in today, and brace yourself for a
tale you'll never forget.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BardLyre hails from the Midlands where they teach English. Owns more books than is necessary. Or healthy.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Call for Submissions to Online Fantasy Bookstore
Literary magazines (eg. Peasant Magazine) sometimes do a "Call for Submissions" in which they are looking for authors to submit their short stories, flash fiction, novellas and sometimes even pulp fiction length novels for publication in their magazine/journal.
We are looking for authors who write in all branches and subgenres of fantasy, including but not limited to:
- Afro Fantasy
- Dark Fantasy
- Epic Fantasy
- Fairy Tales and Folklore
- Fantasy Anthologies
- Fantasy Magazines
- Heroic Fantasy
- Paranormal Fantasy
- Sword and Sorcery
- Urban Fantasy
We haven't received any Romantasy or Spicy Fantasy submissions yet, but we will. Those two subgenres are very popular. Likewise we are also looking for Science Fantasy submissions, Horror Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, etc. If it is a subgenre that has Fantasy in the name, we want it listed here.
The only real issue is that we only accept submissions from Indie Fantasy Authors. Traditional published authors who already have their books in brick-and-mortar bookstores need not apply.
Our goal is to provide an easy way for readers to browse their favourite subgenres and easily connect with indie authors that they've never heard of before.
What You Get
Submitting your book(s) nets you:
- Your book(s) gets listed on our Bookshelf.
- One free post in our Updates section.
- Your book(s) will be listed in various subgenre categories, and in the future additional bookshelves dedicated to specific subgenres of fantasy.
And you can always submit more books later. You don't have to submit all your books at once. In fact, there are benefits to only submitting 1 to 3 books at a time, because you will get multiple posts in the updates section if you spread them out a bit.
How to Submit
Email peasantmagazine@gmail.com with the following:
- Description(s) of your book(s).
- About the Author biography.
- Low resolution images of your book covers, preferably 200 pixels in width.
That's it. We will take care of the rest and notify you when your book has been added to our Bookshelf section.
Marketing Notes
ArcaneTomes.org was registered on August 8th and five days later it is already placing 28th place on a Google search for the keywords arcane tomes. Obviously we can do better than that, which is why we will be unleashing our volunteer SEO marketing guru to help boost the website and asking authors to help promote ArcaneTomes.org on social media, blogs, etc.
We also want ArcaneTomes.org to rank for the keywords online fantasy bookstore and online fantasy bookshop. We're not in the top 100 for those keywords yet, but that is a long term goal. There's a reason we put those keywords in the title.
We will be periodically checking the rankings for those keywords to see how well the marketing is going. Every little bit helps.
Updates:
August 14th - ArcaneTomes.org is now ranking 25th place for the key words arcane tomes. Up 3 places from a day earlier.
August 21st - ArcaneTomes.org is now ranking 20th place for the key words arcane tomes. Up 5 places from a week earlier.
August 28th - ArcaneTomes.org is now ranking 18th place for the key words arcane tomes. Up 2 places from a week earlier. (Note: Exact ranking may vary upon the individual. We also checked on a cellphone, and ArcaneTomes.org placed 16th for the same keywords, thus showing there is sometimes a rankings discrepancy based upon the user.)
Additional Notes:
August 28th - We have decided to add some extra target key words.
online fantasy bookstore
online fantasy bookshop
indie fantasy bookstore
indie fantasy bookshop
indie fantasy books
The Quorum of Kaŝe: Dragontrees and Dragonslayers
The Dragontree of Kaŝe + The Dragonslayers of Kaŝe are a duology about twin sisters, Adaoma and Adaora, and a magical tree that can create portals to other worlds. There's only one problem. You need to be riding a dragon (or carrying a tiny dragon) in order to be able to use the portal.
Dragons have always been sacred to the people living on the secret island-city of Kaŝe, located south of Nigeria, but when a huge dragon and a group of escaped convicted wizards seek to escape Earth they travel to Kaŝe seeking to use the Dragontree Portal...
This Afro-Fantasy / Urban Fantasy was crafted by Charles Moffat for his eldest son and can be found alongside other books at amazon.com/author/moffat. The Quorum of Kaŝe takes place in Moffat's "Alt-Earth", which features an alternative history version of earth that includes Weird Westerns, spies, superheroes, magic and wizards.
Fantastical Scottish Monsters, oh my!
Illustrated in full colour by Charles Moffat.
CONTENTS
About Scottish Folklore
Alistair and the Selkie
Ewan and the Kelpie
Lachie the Mischievous Brownie
Eilidh and the Loch Ness Monster
Moira and the Faerie Folk
Eilidh and the Each Uisge
Magnus and the Nuckelavee
Alistair and the Bodach
Moira and the Bean Nighe
John and the Am Fear Liath Mòr
Bonus: The Selkie's Silver Comb
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alistair Grant lives in Cape Breton Island, Canada, and is currently working on a second book about Welsh folklore. He surrounds himself with his muses, which includes two dogs and three cats.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
"Trees of Stone" by Sean Mooney
Illustrated by Jillian Mooney.
"Trees of Stone" is available via Amazon or can be ordered from your local bookstore using the the ISBN :
- ISBN-13 : 978-1520621333
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sean Mooney, a forensic
anthropologist, became a stay-at-home dad, which led to a job as a
homeschool teacher, who enjoys writing stories both wonderous and
fantastic.
"The Den of Stone" by Roger Sandri
Courtney Mays discovers the reason when she comes face to face with a living gargoyle. Her daily life selling appliances is thrown on its head as she learns to live by the sword in a shadow war against monsters.
Edthgar, the ancient gargoyle leader, has plotted for centuries, and as Courtney’s abilities grow, so does the threat to his plans. Those she cares about become targets, and she must fight to protect them.
Even if it means battling into the heart of their den of stone…
"The Den of Stone" is available via Amazon + Barnes and Noble.
amazon.com/Den-Stone-Blood-Key-Book/dp/B0BXNCQH7G
barnesandnoble.com/w/the-den-of-stone-roger-sandri/1143302576
Or you can order via your local bookstore using the ISBN :
- ISBN-13 : 979-8378861729
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roger Sandri writes his first drafts by pencil and paper in beautiful southern New England because too much screen time strains his eyes, unless he’s procrastinating on Instagram as @roger_sandri_wordslinger. He does warehouse work by day and writes (sometimes) by night. Feel free to shoot him a DM on his page and quote his muse Lorraine by saying, “Write faster, damnit,” to motivate the lazy bugger.
Roger would rather read fantasy or horror novels, watch hockey, play Diablo II for the ninetieth time, or build model airplanes than have his picture taken for an author bio. Some theorize he may be part-Sasquatch, but honestly he doesn’t want to scare readers with his appearance—only his writing. If one should encounter him in the wild, approach slowly and bring up the aforementioned subjects.
Otherwise, he generally speaks an odd assortment of grunts and is attempting to learn German as part of his desire to see Austria.
He has two feline writing supervisors, a longhair tortie named Camilla and a black shorthair named Bella Lugosi. The many tales Roger plans to write all blend in elements of horror, no matter the main genre, so the cats’ diligence in ensuring their owner’s pencil doesn’t create too many character deaths is hopefully appreciated by you, dear reader.
Friday, August 09, 2024
The Adventures of the Bogatyr: Anthology Collection
The stories follow the travels of a Bogatyr knight (a kind of wandering knight from Slavic folklore who dabbles in magic and the supernatural) as he encounters strange paradoxes and curses, seductive Rusalkas, deadly Ratatuskrs, the immortal wizard Koschei, the giant Svyatagor, greedy mischievous elves, werewolves and she-wolves, and one dragon destined to destroy the town of Arcau Falls at midnight...
- Trade Paperback : 616 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8386796228
The anthology collection includes:
- The Bogatyr & the Cursed Inn
- Dark Shadows in the Moonlight
- The Bogatyr & the Rusalka's Lament
- The Bogatyr & the Gentle Giant
- A Bag of Silver, A Bag of Bones
- The She-Wolf or Eraska
- The Midnight Dragon
- The Bogatyr & the Cursed Parcel
- PLUS several bonus Bogatyr stories that aren't available anywhere else.
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