Tricia Copeland's Blog - Posts Tagged "fae"

For those following my most recent fantasy books, you may know that I’m currently fascinated by all things fae. But I hadn’t read any contemporary fae fantasies until this most recent read, Fae Away, by Rose Garcia. Years back I read The Lord of the Rings, Le Morte de Arthur and knew of Morgan le Fay, watched True Blood with Sookie Stackhouse, read The Adventures of Pinnochio, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and watched the movie Maleficent, so did have a little background on faeries.

I didn’t read any books for research before I published my fae fantasy, To be a Fae Queen, I just started writing. After finishing the book, thought I should know a bit about fae literature and researched traditional fae literature, powers, and lore. (If you want all my fae research you can join my fantasy fiend newsletter with the links at the end of the post.)

What I found is that my fae swayed a bit from the contemporary lore of fae. My fae aren’t harmed by iron, can’t compel others, and they have wings, to name a few differences. But, I digress.

I recently spoke with and interviewed young adult author Rose Garcia for my podcast. After talking to her, I became convinced I had to read her fae fantasies. And wow! I read the first book in four hours, one-clicked the second, and pre-ordered the third which is set to release at the end of December.

A bit more about Rose’s fae. They live on a plane above the earth. This seems super-cool to me because my fae live on a plane below the earth called Middle Earth. I’m calling her fae “Shimmer Fae” because they enter our world through “shimmers”, balls of light that can be stretched out to form portals to travel through. But the Shimmer Fae don’t come to earth anymore because years ago humans tried to take over their world. Now, it is forbidden for a fae to use a shimmer to portal into the human realm.
More about Rose Garcia’s Fae Away from the back cover…

Princess Celyse has two rules she must obey— never touch a portal, and never kiss a human.

Despite being born into the most powerful house in the faerie realm, Celyse dreads her life of duty and obligation. But everything changes when she finds a shimmery portal that offers a glance at the forbidden human realm. If discovered with the portal, it could mean her death. Yet she dares to peek anyway and finds herself face to face with a gorgeous human. Soon, she is visiting her would-be enemy nightly. Until a malicious suitor threatens her life and her kingdom.

Julio can see ghosts— it’s in his blood as the son of a powerful curandera.

With spirits drifting in and out of his life, Julio thinks having visions of an ethereal girl with silver hair is another part of the supernatural weirdness that happens to him. But when the very real girl shows up in the flesh, she brings a dire plea for help. Her faerie realm and his human realm are in danger, and only he can help. His head blares a warning against this deadly path while his heart urges him to do anything to save her. Including risk his own life.

Fae Away debuted as an Amazon #1 New Release!

Fae Away is a breathtaking portal fantasy featuring forbidden love, destined encounters, palace intrigue, and shocking betrayals.

Fae Away is book one in the Fae Bloodlines Series. Continue the story of Celyse and Julio with book two, Fae Fractured!

My official review of Fae Away by Rose Garcia… 5*

This is the fist fae book I’ve read in years and perhaps only the second one ever (besides my own and Lord of the Rings). I went into this book very excited to learn about this fae realm and Celyse and Julio’s story. It did not disappoint. I finished the book in two sittings and was ready to one-click the next book right away.

This is also my first read from Rose Garcia. I loved every bit of this book. It had great pace, action, world-building, and several great surprises. Celyse is the twin princess of the most powerful rulers in the fae realm of Favenly. Her older twin sister will rise to the position of queen. At eighteen they will enter a year of courtship and marry.

But Celyse finds a shimmer, a portal that lets the fae enter the human realm. Always intrigued with the forbidden human world, she immediately opens the shimmer. She sees a boy named Julio and they become friends, talking every night for many months. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, she knows she must break ties with him. She has a duty to fulfill and what could be between them when her kiss will kill him?

Her meeting with her first potential suitor goes awry. His actions plunge her into a series of events that lead her to many hidden truths. I won’t say more for this book has lots of juicy secrets to discover.

Can Celyse find happiness? Find out in Fae Away!
Find Fae Away on Goodreads

Want to learn more about my fae fantasies? Find the Realm Chronicles books here. And exciting news! To be a Fae Queen is being made into audiobook by The Audio Flow with narrator Jillian Yetter, coming in late 2021!

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Happy Reading! Tricia

Hi! It's cover reveal day for my upcoming release, To be a Fae Guardian! I wanted to give my Goodreads followers some extra love.

First, thanks to Shower of Schmidt Designs for the amazing cover. Little known fact, the first cover of the series was modified from a pre-made cover with an ice queen. Eleanor added wings, some brilliant auburn hair, and the princess turned Queen Titania came alive. For this cover, Eleanor went back into her mixing lab and created a new view of Titania. And I love the back cover image that shows Titania in front of a full moon. You can see it on my website blog post here:
https://triciacopeland.com/to-be-a-fa...

We meet some more of Titania's family members in To be a Fae Guardian. Three younger cousins who are daughters of her mother's sister. They are Gatuika, 15, Makani, 14, and Isla, 13. If you know my books you'll remember that I like to name characters after traits they have. So I wonder if you can figure out what may be special about these cousins! I'd love to hear your guesses!

Comment below with what you think about these special cousins.

Until next time, happy reading!
Tricia

Add To be a Fae Guardian to your TBR here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

To be a Fae Guardian just released on Audible/Amazon! Amazon has it at a special price and I don't know how long that will last so I wanted to hope in and let you guys know!

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Title: To Be a Fae Guardian
Author: Tricia Copeland
Narrator: Jillian Yetter
Genre: YA Fantasy/Fairies
Editor: Jo Michaels, Indie Books Gone Wild
Cover Designer: Elanor Lloyd-Jones, Shower of Schmidt Designs
Ebook Publication Date: January 20th, 2022
Blurb:
She may be the only fae standing between her realm and the evil lurking below. Will Titania be given the power she needs?

Titania defeats a group of creatures threatening to colonize Middle Earth. In ending them she broke not one but two edicts of the High Council. But justice may fall on the only person holding the key to her ability to defend the fae.

The evil spirits manifesting the terrorists lurk below, lying in wait to strike again. With loss of a much-needed ally, she lacks freedom to learn what the realm may be facing. Worse yet, many, even some most trusted compatriots, distance themselves from the reckless Queen she’s painted to be.

Her power shackled and left alone, Titania loses faith in her once clear path.

Can she find her footing in time to save them all from eternal darkness?

To Be a Fae Guardian is the second book in the Realm Chronicles series, continuing a magical journey into the realm of Middle Earth. If you like dauntless heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s gripping fantasy.

Get To be a Fae Guardian to descend into the realm of the fae today.

Get an audio preview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-ioTVwwIt_s

Go to the book page here...

It's always awesome to get reviews but getting a review from a staff reviewer at YA Books Central is really exciting for me!

Here's what Jan Farnworth, Staff Reviewer from YA Books Central thought about To be a Fae Queen...

'Final Verdict:
This coming-of-age story contains thrilling adventures, excellent vs. evil situations, drama, loss, deceit, family, friendship, and love. The maps are a real selling point to travel through this novel and help you imagine that these places exist alongside the current locations. I also enjoyed that this character is only 15 and continues to act like one as she makes choices about the realm she has been given to lead. She is also headstrong and determined to stick by the goals she sets for how she wants to rule."

To be a Fae Queen



Happy reading and listening (audiobook lovers)!
Tricia

I'm so excited that To be a Fae Guardian is on audiobook. It follows the first in the series produced by The Audio Flow and narrated again by Jillian Yetter who is perfect for this role. I could totally listen to her read this story all day!

I wanted to share some review from To be a Fae Guardian...

5* Charity, Amazon – Enchanting and Enthralling
I read the first book in this series and loved it, so I was anxious to read "to be a Fae Guardian." It did not disappoint. There is so much to love in this book: the characters, the world, the magic, the political intrigue, and the romance. I loved the world-building because it is just as stunning as it was before, and the characters are so real and life-like. I continue to love how Titania has come into her own as queen and continues to mature beyond her years. The inclusion of other magical creatures as well as Fae magic elevates the plot and adds to the mystique of Middle Earth.

"To be a Fae Guardian" is an enchanting and enthralling read, and I think readers who enjoyed the first book in the series will be enchanted by this book too.


5* Karen, Amazon
Another masterfully written book by Tricia Copeland. Once I started the book, I couldn’t wait to finish it. Tricia does a clever job of creating many emotions for you to experience as you read. Looking forward to the next book.


5* Julia, Amazon - Mature, diplomatic, engaging fantasy main character. you don't see that a lot!!
I'm definitely invested in reading the other books in this series. What a treat to see such a well-balanced cast, realistic drama that isn't forced, with a plot that in my opinion used ALL that time to do important character things.

It is so exciting as an author to get this feedback and know that readers are loving your work.

Dive into the realm of the fae with the Realm Chronicles and To be a Fae Guardian or if you haven't started the series, To be a Fae Queen!

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Book out 8/4! Pre-order for release price and good through 8/5!

Best wishes!
Tricia

Title: Kingdom of Embers
Author: Tricia Copeland
Genre: YA Fantasy
Publisher: True Bird Publishing LLC
Editor: Jo Michaels, Indie Books Gone Wild
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR



Blurb:
Her pale skin and weird diet make her a target at school. If only they, and she, knew the truth…

Seventeen-year-old Alena Scott is tired of pretending to be something she’s not. As an outlawed vampire-witch hybrid, she’s forced to abide by the oppressive secrecy imposed by her Vampire Chancellor mother. But she’ll have to ignore the rules when she comes face-to-face with a handsome, full-grown version of her childhood imaginary friend.

Shocked that he recognizes her as his own pretend play pal, the two embark on a quest to solve the mystery of their fantasized companionship. And as they unravel their entwined destinies, Alena realizes she holds the key to a curse which could free them all—or condemn witchkind to eternal suffering.

Can Alena and her impossibly familiar partner reverse an ancient spell before they’re sent to a mortal grave?

Kingdom of Embers is the first book in the enthralling Kingdom Journals YA urban fantasy series. If you like intriguing characters, shadowy magic, and a fresh twist on modern vampire storylines, then you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s heart-stopping tale.

Buy Kingdom of Embers to embrace a prophetic fate today!




Author Bio:
An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. She believes that magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, a beautiful sunset, or a book that transports us to another world. You can find all her titles from contemporary romance and fantasy, to dystopian fiction at www.triciacopeland.com.

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Tricia Copeland

Azreya Aztec Mythology New Cover Reveal

Matt and I have been working hard with our cover designer on the Azreya Aztec Mythology New Cover Reveal. It's finally here and we're so excited to capture the spirit of Azreya in this new ebook cover version. Daryl McCool at Dam Cool Graphics did an amazing job in transforming Matt;s art to a cover for us. And we're hoping you love it too.

Azreya, Aztec Priestess by Tricia Copeland, Illustrations by Matt Maes

Title: Azreya

Author: Tricia Copeland

Genre: YA Historical Fantasy, Myths & Legends

Editor: Jo Michaels, Indie Books Gone Wild

Illustrator: Matt Maes

Cover Designer: Daryl McCool, DAM Cool Graphics

Publication Date: August 23rd, 2022

Publisher: true bird publishing, llc & Quantum Keyhole Studio

Blurb:

For years, Azreya accepts her place as one cursed by the gods, but with foresight of an impending slaughter, she dares to attempt to reverse the Aztec people’s fate.

At the age of three, Azreya is placed in the care of a shaman, Nukpana, who promises to protect her. Servitude to the man who vowed to keep her dark side from emerging seemed a small price to pay until a special client visits. Azreya’s inner compass clashes with Nukpana’s wishes and her rage boils over.

With the demon just under the surface, she has no choice but to flee, only to find her own family refuses to take her in. Still unable to stand by and witness her people’s demise, Azreya pursues a quest to enlighten them. She faces many challenges—not the least of which is the monster hiding under her own skin.

Can Azreya control her inner beast and convince her people to break from age-old patterns, or will the Aztecs be vanquished by the enemy?

Journey back in time to unlock the secrets of the Aztec.

Book Links:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vsKx0P

Universal: https://books2read.com/u/bOzgpo

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61654037-azreya-aztec-priestess

Author Bio:

Tricia believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, a beautiful sunset, or a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles from contemporary romance and fantasy, to dystopian fiction at www.triciacopeland.com.

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Illustrator Bio:

Matt Maes of Quantum Keyhole studio is a Mythical Painter and Creative Educator. The mission of Quantum Keyhole is to enhance the creative aspect in as many lives as possible. Matt aims to create art for people who share his love of myth and creativity. He endeavors to create ways for you to have deep, meaningful encounters with reflections of yourself. He believes that creativity lives within our spirits and is accessible to everyone, is a potential to be unlocked and shared with the world. He invites you to join in exploring worlds of wonder within the doorways of our spirits.

Illustartor Links:

Website: https://www.quantumkeyholestudio.com/

I'm so excited about the next installment in the Realm Chronicles series. And I can't wait to share it with you. It's my longest novel yet and packed with goodies like:

-> Alliances
-> Secrets
-> Deception
-> Betrayal
-> Heart-stopping moments
-> New fantastical creatures
-> Lots of magic
-> Some steamy kisses

Check out the new cover with the links below, add to your TBR list, and comment with what you're looking forward to most and want to know about To be a Fae Legend!