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February 24, 2020
Dirty Dozen – Author Interview – Amanda Schmidt
Welcome to Amanda Schmidt
I have published thirteen books. I have two stories that are two books (Taken, Solace), one trilogy (The Shadow Dragon), one story that will be two books (Rise of Ansea), and the rest are all stand-alone books (Not Human, Heart of the Emperor, The Huntsman’s Daughter, Project 21, and Adventurer’s Spirit). They are all fictional adventure stories with a love story entwined. Each story has two main characters: a strong – or will become strong – female and a male that eventually is the perfect compliment to her. My published stories so far tend to take place on other worlds because I love using my imagination, although some of my stories talk about Earth, or start on Earth, but only one of them completely takes place only on Earth. I have one story (my trilogy) that is true fantasy – with dragons, swords, magic, lords, wizards… The books I publish contain the elements that I like to read: action, adventure, twists and turns, love, heroes, vicious enemies, fighting (weapons and hand to hand combat).
What prompted you to publish your work? My oldest son was about ten when he caught me writing. He was smiling from ear to ear after I confessed what I was doing and he said, “You’re going to be famous.” I didn’t believe that, I mean, I was hiding that fact that I was writing. However, his excitement dwelled in my mind and I began to consider maybe I could publish. I eventually allowed people to read my manuscript and they encouraged me to publish, which clearly I did. It only took two years for me to gain the courage to do so.
What have you found the most challenging part of the process? Finishing/not having enough time. I am constantly being bombarded with a new idea, and the ideas do not wait until I’ve completed the previous idea. So, I’m constantly changing what I’m working on. Which takes me even longer to finish a story. Plus, I don’t read as fast as I’d like, so revising takes forever and then, again, another idea pops in for something not related to this story. It’s a vicious cycle really (but I love it).
Are you a ‘pantser’ or a plotter? Definitely a pantser. I have never been able to write an outline. When I had to write papers in school, I usually did it after I finished the paper/story – or had to change the outline when I was done. When I sit down to write, the moment I begin typing, the story plays out in front of me, and not always in chronological order. For example, at least three of my books, I wrote the first chapter after I finished writing the rest of it.
What are your views on free books? I’m personally on the fence about that one. I do not think it demeans the author or his/her work. Getting your stories out there is an important part of being a writer, especially as an indie author since all marketing falls on the author. Free books seemed like a great idea when I started. I was told to make book one free and then they’ll come back for more. They didn’t, and I struggled again with the idea that maybe my stories are not “good”. One day someone said to me that they download free books all the time, and they had read very few of them. However, they did read the ones they paid for… because they paid for them. And my numbers seemed to reflect the idea that they probably weren’t that far off the mark. I’ve never had much luck with selling my ebooks for free, and getting sales off my other books, so I stopped. However, I do tend to give out my paperbacks, because I have made a few fans that way.
How do you deal with bad reviews? I always take my reviews to heart, even the bad ones. However, depending on what is said, is how I react to it. I honestly don’t expect everyone to like my stories, because I don’t like all the books I read either. A review is a person’s opinion and they’re allowed to have one. I usually take the bad review as constructive criticism, sometimes I can see their point. Like with the “Huntsman’s Daughter”, I unpublished it and am trying to find the time to tend to the issues that my “editors” and I missed. However, there have been times where the review kind of hurt, like when they attacked something about a character. I wanted to be able to defend that character against whatever it was that they were attacked for, but alas I cannot. Those are the times I make myself warm cookies, grab a glass of milk, and get back to writing. Or I talk to a friend and vent a little. The last time I did this my friend said: “writing with your heart again, I see.” I shrugged, and let that sink in. Then I realized that person didn’t understand my character’s behavior because they hadn’t experienced a similar situation to what my character was dealing with – or if they had, they dealt with it differently – and that allowed me to not be so frustrated.
Order of importance?
Great Characters – If I get attached to the characters in a book I will finish reading that book guaranteed. If the main characters don’t draw me in, I will stop reading the book. So yes, when I write, character development is huge to me.
Good Plot – If the characters and their development are great, I will be more forgiving of the plot. I will finish the story and if there’s a sequel I’ll probably read it as well. As a writer, plot isn’t something I’ve struggled with, I actually don’t think about it too much because the characters tend to write the plot for me.
Technically perfect – I’m not saying it has to be perfect, but if there’s too many technical issues – then I will stop reading it. I’ve put down a book before because there were a ton of short sentences and my brain was so fixated on the all the periods that it was not picking up any of the story. I am pretty lax on typos, and am proud of myself when I catch a homophone error, but I am not a grammatical Nazi by any means. As long as the errors are not overabundant and don’t pull me out of the world the author created, I will continue to read the story.
Awesome world-building – This is not necessary for me as a reader. I’ve come to realize there are two types of people, those with active imaginations and those who need to be told what to see. Which type am I? I’m the type who gets annoyed if there’s too much description. I have a very active and strong imagination so I don’t need pages of details to see something. Give me an idea of what you see and my brain will do the rest unless it is important to the story. Even when I take the time to read all the details an author is giving me, my brain pictures what it wants. I would much rather the words be used for moving the story along or building the character than telling me about a tree that has little if any relevance to the story. As a writer, I do draw the scenery, but I’ve had times where my friends have had to remind me that they are not in my head, so I go back and write to help them see what I see.
How is storytelling influential to our culture? I believe storytelling is very influential to our culture. It helps to inspire and motivate people, it gives people a way to escape this world for a while, it gives something for people to relate to. My older son was not a strong reader, he hated it when he was in early elementary. We introduced him to comic books and by the time he was in sixth grade he was reading above his grade level, but more importantly, it inspired him to make better choices. We had a discussion the other day, and he looks at me and says, “Mom, tragedy helps build character. It sucks, but it’s the truth. Look at Batman. His parents were killed, and that’s horrible I know, but look at who he became, look at all the good he did and people he helped. If his parents hadn’t died he would not have become that incredible man.” And if you think about Star Trek, and all those devices they used that inspired people to figure out how to create things that were similar… like cell phones. Storytelling invigorates the mind and encourages us to think differently than we did before.
What is your writing space like? My writing space is anywhere I can sit with my laptop. In the summer I like to write outside under the trees, but when it’s not nice, I’ll sit on the floor, in my bed, on the couch. I’ve sat in bleachers waiting for wrestling meets to start, in my car waiting for my kids to get done with class, at the library, at a coffee/tea shop. I’m really not too picky about my writing space because as soon as I start typing, this world falls away. Although sometimes if there’s too much talking or the TV is loud, I usually plug in headphones and I’m good.
Tell us about your latest piece.
My most recent story I’ve published is “Adventurer’s Spirit”. It takes place on another world where two different races of people exist. Alyxzandra belongs to a people who are in touch with the world they live on, and Jared’s people do not think twice about the planet. Alyxzandra and Jared meet in the woods when they are young – she was playing a game and he was hunting. They should have seen each other as enemies, but the moment they saw each other they only saw someone who didn’t deserve to die. Jared should have killed her that day, and she should have let Jared die when he is attacked by a Zurgala, but instead they keep each other alive not knowing that these two incidents would change everything. This story follows their journey of friendship as they do their best to protect each other, their sacrifices, and the impacts it has on them and the world they live on.
What’s your next writing adventure? I am always working on more than one thing, but currently I’ve been a bit obsessive over Story 20. I’m almost 150,000 words in, and the ending is almost complete. This is an adventure story taking place far from Earth. It is a story of unexpected love, betrayal, and survival.
Is there a message in your books? I don’t set out for there to be, but they do seem to fall in line with my beliefs that nature is important, that love knows no bounds, that you’re stronger than you know, that men and women are equal and a complement to each other, and survival is possible even in our lowest/darkest moments.
How important is writing to you? The only thing more important to me than writing are my kids. And they will attest to the fact that when I don’t write it affects everything about me. I become forgetful and dumb – we joke around that I can’t think straight because of the voices in my head (the story ideas are taking up too much space). Irritation and sadness tend to take over my mood more easily, and my focus goes out the window. I love writing, stopping isn’t an option. It’s my solace, my happy place, my space to challenge myself to think outside the box and become more than I thought I could be.
Links:
Blog: It all started with a dream…: https://amandaschmidt09.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaschmidt09/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSchimdtFans/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaSchmidt09
Bio
I graduated from Eastern Michigan University and live in Rochester, Michigan. I am a single mother of three amazing children who have helped me rediscover my love of writing. I started writing in 2009 and discovered there were many stories within me that I wanted to share. With the help of my family, friends, and fans, I have gained confidence in myself and in what I love, allowing me to live my dream to be an author who finds inspiration everywhere: my past, listening to music, in laughter, and even random moments while out hiking or practicing Tai Chi.
I discovered the hard way how important believing in yourself and your dreams is. With each story I write, I hope to take my readers into a world that will captivate their attention. I hope my stories remind you to believe in your dreams, allowing you to think outside the box and become more than you thought you could be.
February 22, 2020
The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles – Book Tour and Giveaway
Here’s another stop-off on the tour
The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles: Book 1
by A.L. Butcher
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
A beautiful young elven sorceress flees for her life in a dark world where magic is forbidden and elves are enslaved. A world in which her very existence is illegal. Watching her are the Order of Witch-Hunters; the corrupt organisation that rule Erana by fear and ignorance. An iron fist which itself is watched. As the slavers roll across the lands stealing elves from what remains of their ancestral home the Witch-Hunters turn a blind eye to the tragedy, and a story of power, love and a terrible revenge unfolds.
3rd Edition – revised and expanded.
*18+* age limit – this contains adult themes, including scenes of a sexual nature, violence, slavery and some profanity.
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Dirty Dozen Character Interview – Nicodemus Etalo – Sci-fi
Name: Nicodemus Etalo: Please, call me Nick.
1) Tell us about yourself.
Well. I have an older sister and younger brother. My parents are no longer together. I work for the Trintaty Military. I work with a team to rescue people who’ve been taken by the scum of the universe. I get aboard the ship and defeat whoever thinks they have a right to make people do things against their will, and then we get the survivors back to our ship and help them get their lives back.
2) How did you end up in the situation you’re currently in?
We had intercepted a Krutan ship to rescue those whom it was holding prisoner. When I found the Krutan, I also found a woman in a room with him. He threw her across the room, and she hit the ceiling, which subsequently fell on top of her. I rescued the woman, Zehána, and we blew up the ship. It should have been over at that point, however it was just the beginning.
3) Do you have any regrets?
No way. Zehána had endured more torture than any of the people I had helped rescue so far. That alone stands that I made the right choice.
4) Is your life now as you envisioned it? If not, then why?
Absolutely not. Twice, I had envisioned the rest of my life a certain way and neither time I was right. The first vision I had wasn’t a positive one. I was a young child, I didn’t realize I had an option of how I was supposed to live, so I thought I’d always live my life with this… broken heart so to speak. You know that heavy feeling you get when you’re not living the life you were meant for. With my mother having once been in the Trinataty military, we lived a good life, had lots of things – whatever we wanted and then some. However, I learned the hard way that we were not allowed to help others. I had researched about the Trinitaty Military when I was older, and I left home the moment I could because I did not want to live that life.
The second time was when I met Zehána. I had been serving the Military for a long time, and I had it down to a science. Find the scum of the universe, rescue the people, get them home or to base, and then on to the next ship of universal filth. It was the perfect life for me. I lived and breathed my job. However, the day I rescued Zehána everything changed. I had convinced myself it was because of the circumstances I had found her in, and then she was not treated like the other survivors. My need to protect her became above and beyond what was normal, especially for me. Nothing in my wildest dreams prepared me for what came next.
5) Do you believe in monsters?
I certainly do. Working for the Trinitaty Military, I have seen my fair share. It’s why I continue to do what I do.
6) Do you have a moral code?
Yes. I’m usually a good soldier, I do what is expected of me. Unless I feel that it isn’t the right thing to do. As I told my friend, Connor, “Sometimes you have to think for yourself, question the motives of your superior. Sometimes you have to break the rules to do the right thing.”
7) Would you die for someone you love?
That’s an easy question since death is always a possibility when you’re saving people from monsters. I wouldn’t even bat an eye.
8) Who is your greatest enemy?
Before this particular adventure, I don’t think I would have known the answer. However, the Krutan, whom Zehána calls “the beast”, has definitely showed me what a real enemy looks like. Highly intelligent, calculating, and patient.
9) Tell us about your family?
My mother disappeared after I left home, although I’ve heard rumors that she went back to work for the Trintaty Military. We are not close in any way. My father still lives on Zynast, the planet I’m from, but we don’t keep in touch. I have a younger brother who is a mediator for the Trintaty Military, whom I see from time to time, and my older sister… well, she’s been through a lot. She works at the base so I see her every time I come home.
10) How would you describe yourself?
An average guy who wants to do the right thing. I suppose you could consider me a workaholic, but honestly, I just love my job. Being able to save people who have been kidnapped from their homes, feels good. I’m a little stubborn which sometimes gets me in trouble, but I always think things through.
11) How do others see you?
I suppose it depends on who you talk to. Martin, the captain of the ship I travel on, thinks I’m a pain in the as— butt, however, he knows that I am very good at my job – which allows him to bask in the glory of a skilled team. My friend Connor gets annoyed with what he sees as my lack of respect for the rules and stubbornness, but he knows I’m an intelligent guy, trying to do good in the universe. My sister sees me as a hero, but she thinks I can be difficult at times, and maybe a bit overprotective. And Zehána, she sees me as someone she can trust, and honestly that’s good enough for me.
22) Do you think you will be successful in your quest?
I sure hope so, because Zehána’s life is in my hands. And this is one point in my life I do not want to fail.
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Amanda Schmidt – Nick’s creator can be found here
Links:
Blog: It all started with a dream…: https://amandaschmidt09.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaschmidt09/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSchimdtFans/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaSchmidt09
February 20, 2020
The Deamhan Chronicles – Book Tour #Paranormal #UrbanFantasy
Deamhan
The Deamhan Chronicles Book 1
by Isaiyan Morrison
Genre: Paranormal Urban Fantasy
Deamhan have survived by remaining hidden in the shadows. Ramanga, Lamia, Metusba, and Lugat have been overshadowed by what humans know as the modern vampire. But what if vampires aren’t the real threat?
One woman’s search for her mother who disappeared without a trace on the streets of Minneapolis takes her into the precarious world of Deamhan, psychic vampires who rule the underground nightlife in the city’s most darkest corners.
She gains the trust of the only other human familiar with the Deamhan lifestyle. With his help she finds not only can the Deamhan not be trusted but it s her own father, president of a ruthless organization of researchers, who has diabolically maintained that distrust.
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Dark Curse
The Deamhan Chronicles Book 2
The Deamhan world is in disarray. Freed from Limbo, Lucius, the once feared and Ancient Lugat, goes on a killing spree to wipe out any remaining traitors in the city of Minneapolis. Meanwhile The Brotherhood’s return along with the growing population of vampires riles up the remaining Deamhan who choose to stay behind rather than abandon the city.
The body count continues to pile up forcing both humans and Deamhan to pick a side. Either allow Lucius to free the Pure Ones, the first living Deamhan from Limbo, or take him out and cripple their already fragile presence in the city.
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Deception
The Deamhan Chronicles Book 3
The death of prominent Deamhan elders has left a gaping hole in their society.
Amenirdis, the Queen of Limbo and the Dark Mother of Deamhan, is now loose in the world. Her plans for total annihilation of her kind rests on the blood of Maris and the Dark Curse tablet.
News of her release has also awaken the Dorvo Coven; vampires who consider themselves the arch enemies of Deamhan. One in particular hunts for the Dark Curse tablet with a means to exterminate every Deamhan on the face of the planet. In order to do so she must collect the broken Dark Curse tablet and the blood of Maris.
However, there are some Deamhan who won’t go down without a fight.
No one is safe. Not even the supernatural baddies who hide in the shadows of their dark underworld.
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Divination
The Deamhan Chronicles Book 4
To serve the Queen you must fight to stay alive.
With Amenirdis, the Queen of Limbo, on the loose, Minneapolis is no longer a safe haven for Deamhan; psychic vampires who’ve considered this city their home. Those who’ve chosen to stay behind are forced to deal with her rage and desire for anarchy and it won’t be an easy task.
With other supernatural creatures slithering into their territory and sanguine vampires gathering in immense force, Deamhan suddenly find themselves outnumbered on their turf.
The Queen of Limbo is no slouch. She demands respect and obedience. For those who grovel at her feet are the only ones who’ll be spared from her wrath.
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Kei. Family Matters
Deamhan Chronicles Book 1.5
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Ayden. Deamhan Minion
Deamhan Chronicles Book 2.5
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Veronica
Deamhan Chronicles Book 4.5
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A veteran of the Armed Forces, Isaiyan Morrison was born and raised in Minneapolis.
Her passions include writing, reading, and researching historical events.
She also spends her time gardening, playing video games, and hanging out with her three cats and beloved pit bull.
She’s the author of The Deamhan Chronicles and the novel, Old Farmer’s Road.
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February 15, 2020
Welcome To The Book Tour & Giveaway For “The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles” by A.L. Butcher
Here’s a great interview
Title: The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles (Book 1)
Author: A.L. Butcher
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
Synopsis:
A beautiful young elven sorceress flees for her life in a dark world where magic is forbidden and elves are enslaved. A world in which her very existence is illegal. Watching her are the Order of Witch-Hunters; the corrupt organisation that rule Erana by fear and ignorance. An iron fist which itself is watched. As the slavers roll across the lands stealing elves from what remains of their ancestral home the Witch-Hunters turn a blind eye to the tragedy, and a story of power, love and a terrible revenge unfolds.
3rd Edition – revised and expanded.
*18+* age limit – this contains adult themes, including scenes of a sexual nature, violence, slavery and some profanity.
Add to Goodreads
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February 11, 2020
Book Tour and Giveaway: Academy of the Lost Labrynth
Another book on tour with mine:)
Musings From An Addicted Reader
The Talismans of Time
Academy of the Lost Labyrinth Book 1
by Stephen H. Provost
Genre: YA Academy Fantasy
A girl and a boy must work together to save the world. But that’s not as easy as it seems: They live thousands of miles and a hundred years apart.
Two orphans lost in a magical maze must find their way home, or all is lost. The labyrinth they’ve wandered into, in different years and from different directions, is filled with wonders and mortal dangers. Talking dragons and flying reindeer. An evil sorcerer who can bend time to his will. A tree-man who guards the Black Forest. The captain of an airborne pirate ship with a secret weapon he stole from heaven. Even death itself.
But they have one hope to find their way home and save the world: seven magical artifacts called the Talismans of Time. And they have a…
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February 4, 2020
The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles – Book Tour and Giveaway
What a beautiful blog – and featuring some awesome books….The first stop in my book tour.
The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles: Book 1
by A.L. Butcher
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
A beautiful young elven sorceress flees for her life in a dark world where magic is forbidden and elves are enslaved. A world in which her very existence is illegal. Watching her are the Order of Witch-Hunters; the corrupt organisation that rule Erana by fear and ignorance. An iron fist which itself is watched. As the slavers roll across the lands stealing elves from what remains of their ancestral home the Witch-Hunters turn a blind eye to the tragedy, and a story of power, love and a terrible revenge unfolds.
3rd Edition – revised and expanded.
*18+* age limit – this contains adult themes, including scenes of a sexual nature, violence, slavery and some profanity.
Add to Goodreads
Amazon * Apple * B&N * Kobo * Website/Blog
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January 31, 2020
Spotlight – False Memory – Romantic Suspense
Freebie—FALSE MEMORY (Book 1 of the False Trilogy) by Meli Raine (@meliraineauthor) #romance #suspense #romanticsuspense #freebie
Release date: November 13, 2018
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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She’s faking her amnesia to fool a very real killer.
It all started with the bereavement flowers with my name on them.
Not the best way to wake up, right? I work in a flower shop. I know a funeral arrangement when I see one.
I know a killer when I see one, too. And one is standing in my hospital room right now, straight behind the man who saved my life.
I can’t tell anyone the truth, because that’s the fastest way to really die. So I do the next best thing. I “lose” my memory.
I fake my amnesia.
Pretending not to remember a brutal attempted murder has its perks. The killer is backing down, spending less time around me, loosening the noose.
The less I claim to recall, the more my rescuer, Duff, works to help me “remember.” I hate lying to him.
But he doesn’t understand that my memory is dangerous. To me. And to him.
Fooling everyone isn’t easy. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Except it’s starting to look like I’ve been fooling myself.
In more ways than one.
The False Trilogy includes False Hope and False Start.
Buy Links:
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Audio narrated by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt available on Audible Escape.
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Author Bio:
Meli Raine writes romantic suspense with hot bikers, intense undercover DEA agents, bad boys turned good, and Special Ops heroes — and the women who love them. Meli rode her first motorcycle when she was five years old, but she played in the ocean long before that. She lives in New England with her family.
Social Media Links:
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Reviews and Endorsements for Meli Raine Books:
“The first book in the False trilogy is a psychological thriller worthy of Hitchcock, keeping you guessing until the very end.” — Apple Books Editors
“…intrigue and dark humor on display in this thriller…”
While the immediate—and more compelling—tension in Raine’s (A Shameless Little Bet, 2018, etc.) heart-pumping series opener comes from Lily’s constant proximity to her would-be killer, the action takes place against a backdrop of secret government scandals. The “screwed-up D.C.-insider scandal,” as it is clumsily summarized early on, is pleasingly twisty…
Fortunately, Lily’s voice is captivating, wry, and tough enough to sell this thriller. The novel ends with a cliffhanger that startles, if only because readers will have become so attached to Lily.
— Kirkus Reviews
“Fresh, riveting, and thrumming with emotion and romantic suspense, False Memory is absolutely unputdownable. You need this book!” – New York Times bestselling author Meghan March
“I accidentally lost a day to this trilogy! It is unputdownable. Apparently I’m on a dark-and-twisty binge, and this book is addictive.” – USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen (review for Harmless series)
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Excerpt #1:
Blink.
I open my eyes. It’s light.
“Can you believe it, Lily?” a woman says to me. “It looks like Bosworth is going to win! When people ask you who the president is, you’re going to have to remember the new one. President Harwell Bosworth. Of course, we won’t know for sure until late tonight, but I’ll keep you posted. I’ll keep you posted, sweetie,” she says as she adjusts the IV in my right arm, the one that burns whenever they start a new bag of medicine.
“When the doctor asks you who the president is, you’ll have the right answer. I know you will. I don’t care how long you’ve been like this. The doctors are wrong. Plenty of people have come out of this after more than a year. I know you’re going to be one of them. My Lily is a fighter.”
She squeezes my hand.
I almost squeeze back. Almost. So close.
I look to the left. A dark man. No–dark clothes. Dark hair. Pale skin peeking out under it all. Someone has something on my head and tape pulls at the corner of my eye. Blinking is harder. It hurts, like someone weakened the tender skin under my eyes. I close my eyes.
Open them.
“Hey there, Lily,” a nurse says. I try to look over at her but can’t. Eyes hurt.
Close eyes.
Open them.
The man.
Oh, God, I know that man.
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A shapeshifter who spies for the fey conquerors of the mortal world fights her urge to help an oppressed human child. Her duty points one way. Her inclination, another. How will she choose?
The only elf able to stand in for the big guy—Santa himself, away on sabbatical—can’t be found. His cohorts hire an elf PI plus partner—Diz and Dee—to track down the necessary missing fellow.
A faie knight, banished from the realm under the knowe, loves the bright world and the mortals who dwell there. But the faie king wants his knight back, and he prefers tricks and cheats for tactics.
A healer mage discovers a young man dying of fey magic on the steps of her perfume shop. Battling the fairy queen to save him puts her heart at risk.
Celtic elves, dangerous and beautiful. Scandinavian elves, mischievous pranksters. Norse elves, warriors and consorts to the gods. Santa’s elves, practical and plucky. The Fair Folk beguile imagination with their mystery, allure, and hints of madness.
Consort with the fey in the 13 tales of Here Be Elves—magic, myth, and mayhem await you.
Featuring
The Merchant of Elves Robert Jeschonek
The Case of the Missing Elf Annie Reed
Elf Saga, Book 1: Doomsday Joseph Robert Lewis
The Shining Citadel A. L. Butcher
Forty Years Among the Elves Stefon Mears
Hidden in Mist Chrissy Wissler
Blood Silver J.M. Ney-Grimm
Hidden in Myth Chrissy Wissler
By the Chimney With Care Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Jar of Souls Lisa Silverthorne
Kirwan’s Son Marcelle Dube
Myths and Magic Kevin Partner
Destiny Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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