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The Sun’s Caress and The Awakening Available Individually in Print For the First Time!

More great news to share today!

The Sun’s Caress and The Awakening are now available for the very first time in print editions!

Pick up your copies at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of The Sun’s Caress:

At the edge of the world, far to the east, Rayden has joined with a band of pirates led by Timiko, the young widow of a great warrior revered for showing compassion and generosity to the powerless toiling in the fields and villages on the islands of Yamatainu.

When word arrives that a raiding fleet is approaching under the command of the pirate Fujimara, a man known for extreme cruelty and barbarity, Timiko and Rayden know that the villages throughout their region are in great peril. Though greatly outnumbered, Timiko’s fleet sets out against all odds to confront Fujimara’s raiders.

The Sun’s Caress is a stand-alone eBook novella that is part of the Rayden Valkyrie Tales

Synopsis of The Awakening:

Following the end of a brutal war, Ragnar Stormbringer travels across the sea channel to the west with the warrior Thorsalla to visit her brother’s new settlement in the fertile lands of Ulstara.

Coming upon a scene of total devastation, they find no bodies, but there are a large number of strange tracks heading in one direction and signs of a few survivors in another. Ragnar will soon discover that some mysteries are the gateways to even greater ones.

The Awakening is a stand-alone adventure that is part of the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales.

About the Author:

Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and broadcaster based out of Lexington, Kentucky. His titles as an author include the Rayden Valkyrie Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales (Sword and Sorcery) the Faraway Saga (YA Dystopian), the Rising Dawn Saga (Cross Genre), the Fires in Eden Series (Epic Fantasy), the Hellscapes short story collections (Horror), the Chronicles of Ave short story collections (Fantasy), and the Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk).

Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens and Swordbearer, and the Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot. Stephen also co-hosts the Star Chamber Show, a weekly live audio podcast featuring creative talents from around the world.

Stephen is a proud Kentucky Colonel who also enjoys the realms of music, martial arts, good bourbons, and spending time with family.

Find Stephen online at:

Website: www.stephenzimmer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenzimmer7
Twitter: @sgzimmer
Instagram: @stephenzimmer7

WINDS OF WAR, AND BURNING SKIES, AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY IN PRINT FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Some great news to share with everyone today!

Prowling the Darkness, and Altar of Gods, are now available for the very first time in print editions!

Pick up your copies at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of Winds of War: The winds of war are stirring.

The kings of Thrakkia and Samosia quarrel with each other as a wave of invaders from a powerful empire crashes upon the shores of the nearby Kingdom of Pargemon.

Having finished a harrowing mission aiding the Thrakkians deep in their mountains, Rayden Valkyrie understands the looming, perilous threat from the Astrian Empire. Without unity, none of the Griacan kingdoms stand a chance against the much larger invasion that Rayden knows will follow the conquest of Pargemon.

With time dwindling fast and the kings set on a course to weaken each other in battle, Rayden undertakes a bold mission. The fate of many lands hangs in the balance

Winds of War is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Rayden Valkyrie Tales.

Synopsis of Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.

Prowling the Darkness, and Altar of Gods, Available in Print For the First Time!

Some good news!

Prowling the Darkness, and Altar of Gods, are now available for the very first time in print editions!

Both were previously available in eBook editions only.

These tales of Rayden Valkyrie and Ragnar Stormbringer are action-packed, dark-edged adventures for those who love fantasy and sword and sorcery!

Get your copies at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of Prowling the Darkness:

Dark rumors and whisperings of unholy sorcery bring Rayden Valkyrie to the remote city of Sereth-Naga.

There she finds a populace cowering in fear of the city’s ruthless, mysterious rulers, who remain behind the high walls of their citadel.

An even greater mystery surrounds the city.

Something is prowling the darkness.

Something that has kept the enigmatic rulers for centuries from escaping Sereth-Naga to spread their wickedness to other lands.

Prowling the Darkness is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Rayden Valkyrie Tales.

Synopsis of Altar of Gods :

Ragnar Stormbringer and a large band of warriors from his homelands find themselves stranded within a mysterious, dangerous land.

Trapped, with no way home, and pitted against a fearsome chieftain’s desire to see all of the northern warriors offered to bloodthirsty gods, Ragnar must call upon every bit of inner and outer strength that he possesses just to survive another day; much less seek a way back to his homelands.

Altar of Gods is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales.

A Moment in Eternity, the First Tale of Hongvi Shadow Walker, Available Today!

A Moment in Eternity, my new novella that debuts the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales, is available today on Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo!

The new character introduced, Hongvi Shadow Walker, is from the same world and time as Ragnar Stormbringer and Rayden Valkyrie, and readers will be able to explore an exciting new setting in the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales!

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Synopsis of A Moment in Eternity:

The people of his tribe call Hongvi the Shadow Walker.

A great warrior and hunter with a traumatic past, his courage is unrivaled among the Shinumu people.

When tales arrive of giants roving the plains to the east of the great canyons, where his tribe dwells in villages built into the facings of cliffs, Hongvi does not hesitate to undertake a journey alone to investigate.

Yet the threat of giants is not the only peril facing the tribe…

A great darkness is coalescing to the south, in the lands of the Dinay, the enemy of the Shinumu. Rumors abound of sorcerous priests steeped in blood sacrifice who have come from foreign lands to rule.

A Moment in Eternity is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales!

If you would like to explore other characters from the same world, try one of the following e-Books that are available now!Blood of a QueenKindle LinkNook LinkKobo LinkiTunes LinkDepths of NightKindle VersionNook VersionKobo VersioniTunes VersionDon’t forget to pick up your copy of A Moment in Eternity Today!

Days of Darkness is Off to the Editor!

Finished the polishing phase of my “Days of Darkness” manuscript last Friday, and it is now off to the editor! It was a wild and intense journey in storytelling, as you might expect with a stand-alone novel set in my Hellscapes Universe.

A lot of imagery, symbolism, and fantastical elements encompassing a single character narrative. I think those who love Clive Barker, Dante Alighieri, Wayne Barlowe, and even Lovecraft, are going to find a LOT to enjoy in the pages of this one.

Can’t wait until I get to share this novel with readers! Special thanks to Tommy B. Smith for encouraging me to do a full-length Hellscapes novel. Onwards and Upwards!

Star Chamber Show Guest Appearance Tonight – Talking All Upcoming Writing Projects!

Tonight, Thursday the 21st of July, I will be in the guest seat on the Star Chamber Show live podcast to talk about my current writing projects – including those in progress and those already complete and in the pipeline on the way to release!

There is a LOT to cover, as I have maintained a solid pace, writing-wise, these past couple of years. I will be taking questions from the chat room on the show too, so be sure to log in if you would like to ask one (and sometimes you have to refresh the page, as it can be finicky!).

If you do miss the live show, you can still stream or download from the episode page, which can be found at:

Star Chamber Show #325 – A Visit With Stephen Zimmer

Check it out if you get a few minutes, and I hope you enjoy what you hear!

Signing and Meet and Greet This Friday, May 6th! An Evening of Bourbon and Books at Roxy’s Vevay!

I have a signing/meet & greet this Friday at a fantastic venue in Vevay, Indiana! I will be at Roxy’s Vevay from 5-8pm to sign books, visit with readers, and have a great time celebrating the new release, The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II.

I will have a full array of books available in addition to the new release, and if you are within range, come on out, visit for awhile, and have fun! It will be a great, relaxed environment!

A huge thanks to Roxy’s Vevay, Not That Iconic, and The Vevay Antique Mall & Curiosity Emporium for making it happen!

Vevay, IN is located close to Belterra Casino, and the street address for Roxy’s Vevay is: 314 Ferry Street Vevay, IN

You can also visit Roxy’s Vevay online at: https://roxysvevay.wixsite.com/home

Guest Appearance This Weekend in Frankfort, Kentucky at The Conference of Writers!

I am looking forward to being a guest and participating in the Conference of Writers hosted by the Bluegrass Writers Coalition this Saturday in Frankfort, Kentucky!

A great day of programming with panels, workshops, and networking, involving many outstanding writers such as Virginia Smith, Hallee Bridgeman, Teri Carter, Crystal Wilkinson and many more!

Come out and join us, full information can be found at: https://www.bluegrasswriterscoalition.com/writers-conference

The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II, Is Now Available In Print!

I have good news for you today! The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II, is available today in a print edition! A print-only compendium release, this second volume contains three stand-alone novellas, The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies!

Pick up your copy today at the direct links below and begin your adventure!

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The novellas are all available individually in eBook editions. These print compendiums are a way for us to make these stories available to readers who prefer a print format!

Synopsis:

The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II, contains three novellas previously released in the growing collection on eBook formats.  These novellas include The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies!

The novellas in the Ragnar Stormbringer collection will continue to be released and made available individually on eBook formats, and the compendium is only being released in a print edition. These print compendiums are a great way to make the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales available to readers who do not have eReaders or prefer print editions.

Here are the synopsis of the three novellas included in this exciting new compendium!

The Awakening:

Following the end of a brutal war, Ragnar Stormbringer travels across the sea channel to the west with the warrior Thorsalla to visit her brother’s new settlement in the fertile lands of Ulstara.

Coming upon a scene of total devastation, they find no bodies, but there are a large number of strange tracks heading in one direction and signs of a few survivors in another.

Ragnar will soon discover that some mysteries are the gateways to even greater ones.

Tears in the Snow:

Howling winds carry promises of doom across the far north where a jarl’s people are falling prey to a horrific plight.

Chilling tales describing hordes of ravenous wolves falling upon homesteads and slaughtering every living thing, including men, women, children, and livestock, are not the worst of it. Rumors and sightings speak of a greater intelligence guiding the terrifying onslaught.

With his great war axe Raven Caller in hand, Ragnar Stormbringer and a small band of mercenaries are among the few willing to tread into the perilous lands.

Using wit, courage, and strength, Ragnar will soon discover that tears in the snow are the seeds of dark, powerful mysteries waiting to be unraveled.

Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.

Cover Reveal For The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume Two!

I am excited to the cover reveal today for The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II! This release is a print-only compendium that contains three stand-alone novellas, The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies!

The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II will be released by Seventh Star Press on Friday, April 22nd ! The cover art was created by Olivia Pro Designs!

Synopsis:

The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II, contains three novellas previously released in the growing collection on eBook formats.  These novellas include The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies!

The novellas in the Ragnar Stormbringer collection will continue to be released and made available individually on eBook formats, and the compendium is only being released in a print edition. These print compendiums are a great way to make the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales available to readers who do not have eReaders or prefer print editions.

Here are the synopsis of the three novellas included in this exciting new compendium!

The Awakening:

Following the end of a brutal war, Ragnar Stormbringer travels across the sea channel to the west with the warrior Thorsalla to visit her brother’s new settlement in the fertile lands of Ulstara.

Coming upon a scene of total devastation, they find no bodies, but there are a large number of strange tracks heading in one direction and signs of a few survivors in another.

Ragnar will soon discover that some mysteries are the gateways to even greater ones.

Tears in the Snow:

Howling winds carry promises of doom across the far north where a jarl’s people are falling prey to a horrific plight.

Chilling tales describing hordes of ravenous wolves falling upon homesteads and slaughtering every living thing, including men, women, children, and livestock, are not the worst of it. Rumors and sightings speak of a greater intelligence guiding the terrifying onslaught.

With his great war axe Raven Caller in hand, Ragnar Stormbringer and a small band of mercenaries are among the few willing to tread into the perilous lands.

Using wit, courage, and strength, Ragnar will soon discover that tears in the snow are the seeds of dark, powerful mysteries waiting to be unraveled.

Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.