Bothvar Beorcolsson Through fire and ice I will fight to find honor. Whether it be giants or creatures of the night, I’ll fight. Pain is my comfort, and sorrow is my companion. Death follows wherever I go. Even the sun hides from my sight. Bothvar they call me. My journey isn’t an easy one. It follows a long and broken road full of the bones of those who I couldn’t save and those who got in my way. My blades are soaked in the blood of my enemies, but my heart is left in shattered pieces, … [Read more...] about Broken Souls by Troy Calkins
Interview with Author – Deborah Jarvis
About Deborah Jarvis: My name is Deborah Jarvis, English teacher by day, writer by night! I love to write fantasy in both the Epic and the Urban genres, as well as dabble here and there with short stories using a smidgen of horror and comedy now and again. I am an advocate for greyhounds and other sighthound breeds, and am a sucker for a good animal story. I am also partial to graphic novels, and use them frequently in my teaching. I also have two grown children who sometimes serve as sounding … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Deborah Jarvis
Sun Cream For Bees by Alexander Graeme
What if our dreams existed on a separate plane of existence? Rainier, the self-anointed ‘God of Dreams’, rules over the dream realm - a place where dreams from all realities occur. Rainier and those in his favour are able to harness the secrets of the dream realm to not only spy on their rivals, but also influence their thoughts and feelings through their dreams. Theodore Moore, a young man living in present-day Manhattan, wakes up in an unfamiliar place. At first, he believes himself to be … [Read more...] about Sun Cream For Bees by Alexander Graeme
Interview with Author – T. Norman
About T. Norman: T. Norman, self-published author of the Ascent Archives, grew up in small town Minnesota where his passion for reading and immersing himself in to the fantasy worlds of his childhood grew in to creating and writing his own stories. T. Norman's series, the Ascent Archives, was first formed during his childhood playing toys with his brother, and now it is set to become a four part series. With experience in a variety of fields, writing has become his passion. T. Norman … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – T. Norman
Necromancer of Urbus by J. M. Samland
Ladened with guilt, Cazlandt strides to the realm of Urbus. He travels a world of wraiths and shadows in search of a means to revive a friend he killed centuries ago. The very essence of the realm threatens to corrupt his soul as he searches for a necromancer to teach him a new spell capable of pulling one back from that final curtain. Will Cazlandt find what he seeks? And will he make it out of Ubrus without taking a sliver of that cursed realm with him? After a life spanning unknown … [Read more...] about Necromancer of Urbus by J. M. Samland
Song of Echoes (Book 1 – Epic Fantasy Series) by R. E. Palmer
For three hundred years, the people of the Five Realms have lived in relative peace. Yet, far to the north, the Ruuk stir, driven by a rising evil; long believed banished from the world. To survive, the realms must discover a way to fight an enemy that all but defeated their ancestors. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? From an early age I have read science fiction and fantasy. My favorite authors are Arthur C. Clarke and J.R.R. Tolkien. I started writing in … [Read more...] about Song of Echoes (Book 1 – Epic Fantasy Series) by R. E. Palmer
Interview with Author – Lucy A. McLaren
About Lucy A. McLaren: I am a fantasy author and professional counsellor, passionate about writing stories that include a realistic representation and exploration of mental health issues. My debut novel, Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book 1, releases from SFWP on 1st May 2022. What inspires you to write? I would say it’s all of the other fantasy stories that I consume (and have done since childhood) in multiple forms, including books, video games, films and TV shows. Favourites include … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lucy A. McLaren
FEATURED BOOK: Dream of the Sphere by Jay Willis
Three thousand years of tradition torn asunder. When the truth comes out, will a hero emerge to pick up the pieces? Dashira Eisenheart takes ultimate comfort in her community. So she’s thrilled when her brother ascends to the coveted order chosen to protect the world from safely sealed-away, millennia-old, dangerous magic. But her faith in her beloved parents’ loyalty cracks after she spies her mother sneaking about town to meet with the enemy. Striving to stay focused on her own academic … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Dream of the Sphere by Jay Willis
The Order of the Dark Rose by P. H. Solomon
The Order of the Dark Rose by P. H. Solomon Arch-mage Manny Mandeheim fell under a curse, watched his fiancé die, and then lost his job as a spy. What's an unemployed arch-mage to do? Start his own magical investigation service while he works to clear his good name and avenge his lost love. With his very un-magical partner, Wish Ackford, Manny discovers the menace of a conspiracy looming behind his curse. But the limitations from the hex leave him at a distinct disadvantage as he and Wish … [Read more...] about The Order of the Dark Rose by P. H. Solomon
Interview with Author – Dave Maruszewski
About Dave Maruszewski: Dave Maruszewski is blessed with a great family. He was originally inspired to write stories by his wife and son, when they encouraged him to put his bedtime stories on paper. His stories are created from an accumulation of experiences from careers/backgrounds as a physicist, engineer, teacher, artist, video game designer and software developer. He strives to develop stories with sound moral values that will be enlightening as well as entertaining to youths and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dave Maruszewski
Interview with Author – D.L. Gardner
About D.L. Gardner: D.L. Gardner is an award-winning author, screenwriter and filmmaker living in the Pacific Northwest, USA. With a passion for a good wholesome story, she dives into the adult and young adult fantasy genres. She loves a book that ignites the imagination, strengthens friendships, spurs courage, and applauds honor. When she's not writing she is spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, and gardening. What inspires you to write? There are quite a few things that inspire … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – D.L. Gardner
Interview with Author – Jon Cronshaw
About Jon Cronshaw: Jon Cronshaw is a full-time fantasy and speculative fiction author based in Morecambe, England. Born in Wolverhampton, he has a PhD in the history of art and has written for local and national newspapers across the UK. He's an avid reader, podcaster, and history geek. What inspires you to write? If I don't write, the demons get me. It's that simple. What authors do you read when you aren't writing? Robin Hobb, Terry Pratchett, Gene Wolfe, Michael J. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jon Cronshaw
