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13 Days of Christmas Begins Tomorrow at Musa Publishing!

What if your favorite neighborhood bookstore told you to come on in and pick up three free books a day for the next thirteen days? I know I’d be there. Tomorrow, December 13th, marks the first day of Musa Publishing‘s 13 Days of Christmas promotion, so mark your calendar! Yes, I will be participating by giving away one of my fantasy books on December 14th, but no fair peeking ahead of time. Why would a publisher give away books–many of which are award-winning bestsellers? Musa wants readers to know how awesome their titles are, to show off the breadth of their genres, and to get people talking about them! As for me, the book I’ll be giving away has only (as of this moment) 27 reviews on Amazon, and I’m looking for more reviews from enthusiastic readers. So stay tuned for the 13 Days of Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ~ S.G. Rogers

Tagged: 13 Days of Christmas, Free ebooks, Musa Publishing

$0.99 Sale • Historical Romantic Novel DUKE OF A GILDED AGE

If you enjoy stories set in turn-of-the-century New York City and England, Duke of a Gilded Age is for you. Inspired by Little Lord Fauntleroy, Duke of a Gilded Age is about a young rough-and-tumble American who inherits a dukedom in his parents’ native England, and must thereafter learn to be a gentleman. His English lawyer’s prim daughter, Belle, has been assigned to assist him in the task–albeit somewhat reluctantly on her part. Their Atlantic steamship crossing across Iceberg Alley is fraught with danger, however, and will cost more than one man his life. Duke of a Gilded Age is historical, romantic, adventurous, and on sale ($0.99) for a very limited time at Amazon.

 

Tagged: Atlantic Steamship, Duke of a Gilded Age, Iceberg Alley, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Turn-of-the-century New York City

Cyber Monday at Musa Publishing!

Originally posted on Child of Yden:

Get 50% off on ALL e-books from Musa Publishing on Cyber Monday only.  Just go HERE to pick out some great reads, in all genres. Psst… my fantasy reads Tournament of Chance, The Druid, and The Accidental Immortal are all 50% off today, too. Happy reading!  ~ S.G. Rogers

Meet the Dragon Rebels!

Heather has trained hard for the Tournament of Chance archery competition, only to discover its promised rewards were a lie. After a daring escape from the king’s dungeon, she joins with a trio of shape-shifting wizards who intend to spark a revolution. When a magical accident sends her back in time, Heather has the opportunity to set things right. If she saves the kingdom, however, will she face the future without the only man she could ever love?

Prince Dane has been waiting for centuries to reclaim his kingdom, wrested away from his family by…

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#Kindlefreebie Magical Misperception

Hopelessly romantic and exquisitely magical, Magical Misperception is a Kindle freebie on Tuesday, November 18th. Pick up your copy of this fantasy short story, and if you enjoy it, please consider leaving a comment on Amazon. ~ S.G. Rogers

Blurb: Young Prince Lee can’t talk to girls at all until he meets Jona Haever. His aunt, Queen Gaia, invites Jona to the castle for the summer to help Lee learn social graces. Although Her Majesty makes it clear Jona is no better than a servant, Jona and Lee become best friends. When the summer comes to a close, the two continue to correspond through a pair of magical boxes conjured by the Wizard Farland. Nine years later, Jona and Lee are closer than ever, but any romantic feelings between them are forbidden by law. Are the differences between a prince and a commoner too large to overcome, or are they just a matter of magical misperception?

Excerpt:

On the final day of the term, a fancy horse-drawn carriage waited in front of the school, flying the royal flag of Meridian. Rumors and speculation about an illustrious visitor ran rampant through the school halls. Just after the beginning bell rang, however, a note was delivered to Jona’s teacher. He read it over to himself before announcing its contents.

“Jona Haever? You’re wanted in the headmaster’s office.”

The blood left her face, and everyone turned to stare.

“What did you do?” Catrina whispered.

Beyond dismayed, Jona could only shake her head. Some of her friends gave her sympathetic smiles as she stood and walked down the aisle, but Quinton smirked and stuck his foot out to trip her. Jona smirked back and stomped on it.

“Oops, sorry,” she said.

His howl of pain was scant satisfaction as she trudged through the door and down the hall to meet her doom. She’d only been called to Mr. Widgette’s office once before, when she’d accidentally-on-purpose poured ink down Chet Bettle’s pants for calling Holly stuck-up. If she’d somehow managed to get expelled on the last day of school, her mother was not going to be pleased.

When she entered the headmaster’s office, Mr. Widgette rose from behind his desk.

“Thank you for coming, Jona. A special guest has come to our school.”

She noticed a strange little man sitting in a corner chair, dressed in an expensive suit.

“This is Mr. Phipps,” the headmaster continued, “Her Majesty’s representative.”

Proper etiquette demanded she acknowledge the man in some fashion, so Jona gave him a wobbling curtsy. Then, feeling foolish, she wondered if she ought to have offered him her hand instead.

“Jona, Mr. Phipps would like to have a word with you,” Mr. Widgette said.

In the silence that followed, she waited for someone to start laughing and let her in on the joke, but nobody did.

Tagged: fairytale, Kindle Freebie, magic, Magical Misperception, wizards

Dragons for Less! #SALE

Originally posted on Child of Yden:

For five days only, get your dragons for less! The Last Great Wizard of Yden is specially priced at 99 cents, from Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21st at Amazon!

Blurb: Jon Hansen always thought his father’s tales about the magical planet of Yden were fiction. When his father is kidnapped by an evil wizard, however, Jon is forced to dig deeper. His investigation uncovers magical artifacts that will unlock another dimension—if only he can gather his courage to make the journey. On his quest to Yden, Jon encounters wizards, Cyclopes, and a warlord who seem to want him dead. Fortunately, he’s got friends by his side, as well as the ability to draw things to life. Can he and his friends defeat the most evil wizard the magical world has ever known, or will Jon become the latest addition to the Wolf Clan wizard’s gruesome collection…

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Magical Misperception Has Arrived!

I’d like to announce the release of my fairy tale, Magical Misperception!

Blurb: Young Prince Lee can’t talk to girls at all until he meets Jona Haever. His aunt, Queen Gaia, invites Jona to the castle for the summer to help Lee learn social graces. Although Her Majesty makes it clear Jona is no better than a servant, Jona and Lee become best friends. When the summer comes to a close, the two continue to correspond through a pair of magical boxes conjured by the Wizard Farland. Nine years later, Jona and Lee are closer than ever, but any romantic feelings between them are forbidden by law. Are the differences between a prince and a commoner too large to overcome, or are they just a matter of magical misperception?

Excerpt:

When she entered the headmaster’s office, Mr. Widgette rose from behind his desk.

“Thank you for coming, Jona. A special guest has come to our school.”

She noticed a strange little man sitting in a corner chair, dressed in an expensive suit.

“This is Mr. Phipps,” the headmaster continued, “Her Majesty’s representative.”

Proper etiquette demanded she acknowledge the man in some fashion, so Jona gave him a wobbling curtsy. Then, feeling foolish, she wondered if she ought to have offered him her hand instead.

“Jona, Mr. Phipps would like to have a word with you,” Mr. Widgette said.

In the silence that followed, she waited for someone to start laughing and let her in on the joke, but nobody did. Instead, the strange man leaned forward, fixing her with his oddly piercing gaze. “Miss Haever, Mr. Widgette tells me your parents own a tea shop?”

She was bewildered. “Yes, that’s right. They also sell coffee.”

Mr. Phipps’ smile was reassuring. “I’m sure their tea and coffee are splendid. Queen Gaia would consider it a personal favor if you would live at the palace for the summer and assist her in a matter of some delicacy. In return, you would be paid a salary, and your parents’ tea shop would be awarded the royal seal of approval.”

A relieved grin spread across Jona’s features. “That’s very generous, sir, but I think you must be looking for my sister, Holly. I’ll go fetch her if you’d like.”

“No, Her Majesty is most definitely looking for you, Miss Jona Haever,” Mr. Phipps said. “Mr. Widgette has agreed to release you from school this morning. If you would be so kind as to accompany me in my carriage, we’ll drive to the Haever Tea Shop and discuss the matter with your parents.”

Her eyes swiveled toward the headmaster, who nodded. “Go gather your things, Jona. It seems your summer vacation begins a little early this year.”

Available at Amazon, just in time for the Christmas season.

 

Tagged: Cinderella, fairy godmother, fairy tale, Magical Misperception, wizard

Peering into the Future

It’s hard to believe that the end is near. 2014 is rapidly coming to a close, and I thought I would share my upcoming schedule. Very soon, I’m going to be re-releasing a magical fairytale originally published in 2012 by MuseItUp Publishing. When I got the rights back to this short story, I added another 4K words, and gave it a new title and cover. This fairytale, which comes complete with a fairy godfather, was well-received the first time, despite its short length. I hope people will enjoy the new, longer version as much. Want a sneak peek?

Blurb: Young Prince Lee can’t talk to girls at all until he meets Jona Haever. His aunt, Queen Gaia, invites Jona to the castle for the summer to help Lee learn social graces. Although Her Majesty makes it clear Jona is no better than a servant, Jona and Lee become best friends. When the summer comes to a close, the two continue to correspond through a pair of magical boxes conjured by the Wizard Farland. Nine years later, Jona and Lee are closer than ever, but any romantic feelings between them are forbidden by law. Are the differences between a prince and a commoner too large to overcome, or are they just a matter of magical misperception?

So, what else is coming down the pike? I think I can safely say that 2015 will be the year of the sequel and prequel. Right now, I’m bouncing back and forth between writing A Gift for Fiona (sequel to A Gift for Lara), and The Ice Captain (prequel to The Ice Captain’s Daughter). Also under development are two sequels to Ruse & Romance and Larken. I’ll be getting the rights back to a few other titles in 2015, so I’ll be rewriting and repackaging those, too. In addition, I have some new stories to tell, and will work those in as time permits. Thanks for sticking with me, and I think the best is yet to come. ~ S.G. Rogers

 

 

 

Tagged: Magical Misperception, prequels, sequels

Friday Kindle #Freebie – KIRA

Originally posted on Child of Yden:

To kick off the re-release of The Last Great Wizard of Yden, I’m offering the action-packed prequel KIRA today as a free download! Just go to Amazon for your free copy, and enjoy the weekend! ~ S.G. Rogers

Blurb: Although Nomad princess Kira has trained all her young life to be a warrior, she begins to yearn for something more. She unwittingly stumbles onto a plot to invade Nomad Territory, but not before being poisoned with a potion that makes her a slave to her enemy. Although she manages to blunt the worst effects, she’s never free of her obsession for the handsome warlord who seeks to make her his bride. Can she find an antidote for the incurable poison running through her veins, or is she destined to become the enraptured wife of a wicked conqueror?

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Excerpt from KIRA

Originally posted on Child of Yden:

On her way back to the Nomad encampment, Kira spied several young men in a clearing, laughing and talking as they tossed knives at a target. Her stomach contracted when she noticed a shock of blond hair; the young warrior Reye was among the group. His handsome face and athletic frame had earned him a reputation among Nomad women as a desirable marriage partner…yet he continued to elude capture. At only fifteen turns of age, Kira was still too young to contemplate marriage, but privately she’d admired Reye along with the rest. She’d had few opportunities to talk with him, but now was her opening. Her fingers itched to best the lads at target practice and socialize with Reye at the same time. As soon as she stepped toward the clearing, however, a fragment of conversation made her pause.

“So Reye, which girl are you escorting to Kysandra’s party?”

“Must…

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Prequel to the Yden Trilogy!

Originally posted on Child of Yden:

I’d like to announce the release of my Yden prequel KIRA, which shines the spotlight on Kira Szul, the Nomad princess who figures prominently in the Yden trilogy.

Blurb:

Although Nomad princess Kira has trained all her young life to be a warrior, she begins to yearn for something more. She unwittingly stumbles onto a plot to invade Nomad Territory, but not before being poisoned with a potion that makes her a slave to her enemy. Although she manages to blunt the worst effects, she’s never free of her obsession for the handsome warlord who seeks to make her his bride. Can she find an antidote for the incurable poison running through her veins, or is she destined to become the enraptured wife of a wicked conqueror?

At the same time, I’ve revised and released The Last Great Wizard of Yden, and added a bonus Yden short story…

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