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July 26, 2021
Writing/Publishing Roundup: New Fatal Empire titles, plus Kira Brightwell deals
Lots happening in Fatal Empire! Three new titles, plus two more on the way soon…
Continue ReadingMystery Updates:
Save big on the first four Kira Brightwell novels and collections. Update on a new mystery series in progress…
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July 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature July 2021 | Shadow Stalker PLUS Seeing Stars
Two stories are available to read for free this month. One fantasy adventure featuring Barlo of Dwarvenhome and his wildcat sidekick Sinstari, and a Fourth of July whodunnit featuring kickass amateur detective Kira Brightwell:
Legends of Lasniniar: Shadow Stalker (Fantasy)
Barlo wanders the underground streets of Dwarvenhome with only the wildcat Sinstari for company.
His days of adventure seem long behind him. He misses the thrill of battle, the journey to strange new places…
He misses Iarion.
...June 22, 2021
Writing/Publishing Roundup: New Legend of Lasniniar, Kira Brightwell collection updates, plus other writing news
Some updates on both the fantasy and mystery front…
Fantasy:
Emerging from the Rubble: A new Legend of Lasniniar, plus other writing newsA new Barlo and Iarion adventure is here, as well as updates on multiple Fatal Empire projects:
Continue ReadingMystery:
Kira collection updates, recommendations from lockdown, plus a crazy cat storyPaperback updates, mystery reading and TV recommendations, and, well, a crazy cat story:
Continue ReadingWant to stay in touch?June 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature June 2021 | Legends of Lasniniar: The Wild Side
The Fey Wood. Iarion stares at the looming forest of ancient oaks and pines and tries not to feel nervous.
A few trees should not intimidate him. But the Wild Elves do not welcome strangers.
Even attractive ones, who search for answers to a thousand year-old problem.
…Unless Iarion can somehow convince them otherwise.
A stand-alone story from the World of Lasniniar series of Iarion’s past, “Legends of Lasniniar: The Wild Side” by award-winning author Jacquelyn Smith adds to the elf’s growing leg...
May 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature May 2021 | Legends of Lasniniar: Trial by Fire
Fire sorcerer. Abduction victim.
Traitor.
The Learnéd One Lysandir bears many titles, given to him by the people of Lasniniar. But only a unique and resourceful elf named Iarion dares to call him by the most powerful title of all…
Friend.
Lysandir can only hope it proves enough to save him.
A stand-alone story of mystery and adventure from Iarion’s past in the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.
Now, you can read it online for free for one month only:...
April 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature April 2021 | On the Card PLUS Making Waves
OK, so it’s been about a year since I launched the Free Fiction Feature, and I’ve decided to mix things up a bit. Instead of posting each story here, on my overall/multi-genre site, I’m breaking them out by genre onto my sub-sites going forward. I’ll continue to post a roundup here of the feature(s) for each month, as well as any other writing news.
What does this mean?
For fantasy:A different short fantasy adventure will be posted each month on my fantasy-specific website, which will also be h...
March 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature March 2021| Legends of Lasniniar: A Close Shave
A cold welcome in Dwarvenhome. Even after a few years as Barlo’s friend, Iarion still feels like an intruder in the underground city.
The dwarves’ usual wariness toward elves does not bother him. But Iarion senses something more at work. All of the dwarves seem on edge. Barlo included.
And when Iarion learns the real reason behind the rising tensions, he knows he has his work cut out for him.
A stand-alone story of friendship, beards, and magic from the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series by...
February 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature February 2021 | Legends of Lasniniar: Shipwrecked
Feoandir fights to maintain control of his ship in the midst of a magical maelstrom. The lives of his fellow elf passengers and crew depend on him—a mishmash of the various tribes flung together under dire circumstances.
Striking and opinionated, Silvariel suffers no fools. She knows someone must take charge to keep the elves united. Someone willing to listen to her advice and ready to take the blame if things go from bad to worse. Feoandir seems like the perfect choice.
…If she can convince hi...
January 1, 2021
Free Fiction Feature January 2021 | Ground Work: A Kira Brightwell Short Story
Kira Brightwell thinks she knows her best friend and roommate pretty well—better than anyone else, at least.
Rob’s life seems straightforward from the outside. He stays in the apartment and keeps to himself, preferring the company of his laptop to most other people (Trevor Wright in particular).
He gathers information from behind the scenes, while Kira takes the lead out in the real world in her ongoing search for the serial abductor known as Procurer.
But Rob has a secret. Something he keeps e...
December 22, 2020
Ebook Holiday Sale: 2020 Edition
It’s that magical time of year… Time to kick the last couple of weeks of 2020 to the curb and set it on fire. What better way to celebrate than with an ebook sale?
Smashwords has launched their annual End of Year Sale, which includes tons of ebook titles in a variety of genres. You can browse the entire sale here. Smashwords also has an easy gift purchase option, and many titles are available in multiple formats, so whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift, or just want to treat yourself, t...
