The first time Layla met the magical and mysterious Aezra, she was just a child lost in the woods. Two decades later, convinced their encounter was only a dream worthy of the childish imagination, she finds herself whisked away into a parallel world; a world full of magic, beauty, harmony and adventure. What she finds is everything she has been looking for - love, family, belonging - but fate moves her down a dangerous path. In the kingdom of Bhumi, she is forced to enter the Sanctuary - a … [Read more...] about Layla and the Golden Flower by Aida Mestour
The Age of Heroes by Mikhail Gladkikh
Ancient gods, heroes, and aliens clash in an epic battle for Earth in the Bronze Age Mediterranean. The great human empires of the Bronze Age are locked in everlasting confrontation, with control of the Mediterranean as the coveted prize. Echelaos, prince of Pylos, prepares to wage war against treacherous Trojans to restore his honor and return his bride-to-be, Helen of Hatti. Ninurta-apal-Ekur, king of Assyria, follows the gods to conquer the neighboring tribes, while in Egypt, Khay, a grave … [Read more...] about The Age of Heroes by Mikhail Gladkikh
An Hour You Do Not Expect by D H Crites
Orphaned at birth and raised by an abusive aunt and uncle, Apo flees Thelbe, where he was born, to seek his fortune in the nearby town of Blandford. A kindly blacksmith and a helpful priest become his mentors, and he eventually finds himself called to be a priest, warrior, and prophet on the magical world of IR. His world is moving into dark times, and he must warn the “kind” of his world and offer them hope for a way out. While Apo struggles to understand his calling, the charismatic Lord … [Read more...] about An Hour You Do Not Expect by D H Crites
Interview with Author – J.D. Ruffin
About J.D. Ruffin: J.D. Ruffin is the author of multiple bestselling novels, including the epic fantasy Kingdom War series. Ironically, he never really enjoyed reading until a friend loaned him a dog-eared copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring. From that day, he was hooked, discovering fantasy authors Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, R.A. Salvatore, Terry Goodkind and many, many others. Becoming an author was never part of the master plan, but… As a fourteen-year-old … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.D. Ruffin
Interview with Author – N. M. Rudolph
About N. M. Rudolph: N. M. Rudolph was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Bonn, Germany. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and teaches a great range of subjects at Gamut Academy. He has dabbled in music, painting, programming, and more. He is the author of such books as Meadowvale, Untold Tales, and Rumination. What inspires you to write? There is a constant nagging in the back of my brain, telling me I need to write. It's definitely partly just my favorite pastime, but I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – N. M. Rudolph
Stone of Athaen by A. J. Valdois
Someone is manipulating Kiara… but who? Smuggler Kiara Antoria has been living as a drifter and an alien in a foreign country ever since the brutal conquest of her homeland, Beldane. The last thing she wants is to face her past, but abetted by a mysterious mage, a local politician is forcing her to journey back to Beldane on a trivial errand. Kiara will do anything she can to escape his control, but the errand is not as trivial as it seems. As she becomes entangled in the conspiracies of the … [Read more...] about Stone of Athaen by A. J. Valdois
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 Last Shadow Knight by Michael Webb
On the unforgiving streets of Karad, Veron grows up hungry, inexperienced, and stealing just to survive. After tragedy strikes, he is forced to decide what path his life will take. Opportunity arises when he discovers the last survivor of a secret organization called the Shadow Knights. Apprenticed to learn their ways, Veron begins to develop abilities he never dreamed he could have. Meanwhile, an enemy from across the mountains comes to destroy their kingdom's way of life, and the Shadow … [Read more...] about The Last Shadow Knight by Michael Webb
Armageddon’s Rod by Will Esling
Since he can remember, young Jack Dore has had the strangest of dreams. Another world and another life! He can’t escape when he’s awake either, being followed every moment by his ‘shadows.’ Jack believes it is only he who can see his shadows until he meets a mysterious old lady. Following an incident at the local swimming pool, where he nearly drowns, he finds himself transported in his unconscious state to the Celtic Otherworld ‘Annwn,’ where he meets Queen Eigyr. He is told he is the only one … [Read more...] about Armageddon’s Rod by Will Esling
Steel, Blood & Fire by Allan Batchelder
Steel, Blood & Fire by Allan Batchelder On the march, around the campfire, and in the taverns, they tell incredible stories about Tarmun Vykers, the Reaper – how he’s never been cut in battle, how he once defeated hundreds of men by himself, how he exterminated an entire people over an insult. These stories make Vykers seem like a god, but he is a man, an arrogant, ruthless and bloodthirsty man. For all that, he may be the only thing standing between the human race and utter annihilation … [Read more...] about Steel, Blood & Fire by Allan Batchelder
Interview with Author – Kevin Buckner
About Kevin Buckner: Kevin studied Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Utah and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2011. He is a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, currently working as a Technical Consultant for a clinical laboratory near his home in the Salt Lake valley in Utah. He has a wife and two children. He enjoys playing games of all kinds with his family, especially the Zombicide series. He is known for liking zombies and super-spicy food. He enjoys playing his … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kevin Buckner
Interview with Author – Robert Cano
About Robert Cano: A unique poet and new author who hearkens back to the world of the classics, Robert Cano also brings his poetic voice to his prose as he scribbles his stories down in small and barely legible scrawlings. The world he has created is inspired by the likes of Tolkien, Le Guin, and Shelley. Building his world with incredible depth of lore and fascinating characters of all types and races, Cano's artwork is of a classical mindset. Calming, despite, or perhaps because of, the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Robert Cano
