The US Cracklocks avoid the Fae. Why? The answers lie in the 17th Century… Fleeing the Witchfinders of England, Nathaniel Cracklock boards a ship bound for the Americas. In Boston, a quieter life beckons. Or that was his intention. However, Nathaniel is not the only stranger to those shores. The New World holds a lost secret, buried deep for aeons. And when misguided others awaken this ancient terror, dark days lie ahead for humanity and the Fae both. Only Nathaniel and a desperate few can … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Tale of Nathaniel Cracklock by C A Deegan
Interview with Author – Frances Evelyn
About Frances Evelyn: Frances lives in Rutland, the smallest county in England, with her husband, two sons who are currently too old for stories and magic, and a cockerpoo who protects them from shadows. She tells stories with a strong sense of place and of history. The Changeling Tree series, which combines time-travel, Faerie games and family saga, is embedded in the history of Leicester and the surrounding countryside. Bibliomancer imagines a sinister group meeting in the quaint … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Frances Evelyn
Interview with Author – Vanessa Kittle
About Vanessa Kittle: Vanessa Kittle is a former chef, soldier, and lawyer who now teaches English. Her fantasy and science fiction stories have been featured by Akashic Books. Vanessa's stories have received hundreds of thousands of downloads on Amazon in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance, and cooking. She enjoys watching cheesy movies, cooking, gardening, and Star Trek! What inspires you to write? I wrote my first story in 4th grade about an otter. I became … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Vanessa Kittle
Krisvet: A Fierce Fairy Tale by W.G. Spillman
A princess kidnapped by an evil wizard with an undead army, an emperor determined to get her back, a young hero sent to save her, along with a fairy guide... But this princess is far from helpless, this emperor doesn't wait on his throne for others to act, and this fairy may be even deadlier than the young man she's guiding. Sora, a young fairy from another land, discovers an army of undead about to be unleashed on the newly-united Krisvetan Empire. After failing to kill the wizard … [Read more...] about Krisvet: A Fierce Fairy Tale by W.G. Spillman
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas How does one choose between love and duty? Based on an ancient Irish fairy tale, The Children of Lir. Fionnuala is the eldest of four, and the only girl. She knows her duty well, and must take care of her siblings, a promise she made to her dying mother. But when her father marries their dead mother's sister, jealousy and sorcery take over their home in ancient Ireland. … [Read more...] about The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
About Christy Nicholas: I am a recent author, but my interest in Ireland and historical fiction/fantasy is a life-long one. I live in upstate New York with my husband, dog, cats and sugar gliders. I'm an accountant who also writes, makes beaded jewelry and takes photographs. What inspires you to write? I love the mystery of the Otherworld. Fairies, religion, goddesses, whatever it may be, it intrigues me and I want to share that mystery with others. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christy Nicholas
Fairy-Struck by Amy Sumida
Would you like to hear a real fairy tale? A story about the war between us and them. A war which led to a truce and a truce which led to the creation of a secret society. There are councils you know nothing about, councils of fairies and of humans who write laws which govern us both. Laws you also know nothing about yet still you are held accountable to them. If you break these laws, the Wild Hunt of Fairy will come for you but don't worry too much, it's hard to break laws concerning that which … [Read more...] about Fairy-Struck by Amy Sumida
Interview with Author – Missy Sheldrake
About Missy Sheldrake: Missy Sheldrake is a fairy dreamer. She began writing Call of Kythshire in November of 2014 during NaNoWriMo and published it in March of 2015. She is an author-illustrator who grew up in Western Connecticut and has since moved to Northern Virginia in the suburbs of Washington DC. Missy is an artist as well as an author, and when she isn't taking care of her family, she's either walking in the woods, creating fairies out of polymer clay, painting illustrations on her iPad … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Missy Sheldrake
Fairy Dust by WJ Scott
Mischief and magic. Tinkers and fairies. Do you believe in magic? Farran Sherwin cupped a hand to his ear and said, “I can’t hear you. Do you believe in fairies?” The hall erupted into chaos as children sprang out of their seats, spilling popcorn under their feet as they yelled, “Yes!” The tinker staggered as if he had been struck by a sound-wave and the children giggled. Farran cocked his head. “Listen. Can you hear someone?” A hush settled over the children. They perched on the edge of … [Read more...] about Fairy Dust by WJ Scott
Interview with Author – Rebecca Ayers
About Rebecca Ayers: Author Rebecca Ayers is a self-identified bibliophile whose love of words has guided her through every aspect of her life. Raised in the American South, she grew up with a love of folklore and storytelling. She has been writing stories since the age of six and continues to pursue her passion. The Washer Woman's Daughter is her first full length novel. What inspires you to write? More often than not, I find myself inspired by nature. There is nothing more beautiful to me … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rebecca Ayers
Interview with Author – Kate Ristau
About Kate Ristau: Kate Ristau is an author and folklorist. She writes young adult and middle grade fiction, along with grammar primers that won’t make you cringe. In her ideal world, magic and myth combine to create memorable stories with unforgettable characters. Until she finds that world, she'll live in Portland, Oregon with her husband, her son, and her dog. If you can’t find her there, you can find her at kateristau.com. What inspires you to write? Angela Bourke wrote a book called … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kate Ristau
