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Free Fantasy Books In August 2022

Looking for some free fantasy book in August 2022? 

Check out this month's free book finds:
**ENDS August 15th 2022** 100+ Free Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books **ENDS August 12th 2022** Grab A Free Copy Free Dark Fantasy Books Free Fantasy Box Set Want to stay in the loop about future book giveaways and sales? 

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It's Time To Choose Teams For Splitting Dawn

It's time to choose teams for Splitting Dawn!

Which of the four love interests in my Dark Fantasy Romance (that is coming in the  Realm of Darkness  box set October 4th 2022) would you root for?

-Team Draco:

Demon King Draco may be the villain, but he is only ever honest with Princess Kierra.

​In a world of lies and secrets, it is this honesty that tempts her to accept his offer of anything she desires (except his heart) in exchange for her powers. -Team Touma:

Touma is not nobility, being raised a Human commoner and blacksmith's son, but the gods have a vital role for him to play in their prophecies.

As Kierra's best friend since childhood, Touma would do anything to take her away from the dark political world that shackles her to her duty as future queen.

-Team César:

César Pedronis is a tortured soul. Raised by the Elite in charge of the Fourth Allied Human Land, he was raised with a silver spoon in his mouth but iron through his heart.

The queen's decision to pledge Princess Kierra's hand to César gives the notorious Devil-Slayer a chance to take charge and fix the corruption wracking his world.

-Team Lunev:

​Vampire-Elf Prince Lunev is Kierra's chosen betrothed. He has guarded and sheltered her throughout her life, though that occasionally means erasing a memory or two.

Though Vampire-Elves rarely marry, she has captivated the prince so much that for her he will make an exception.

**Splitting Dawn, the first full-length Dark Fantasy Romance novel in my Splitting Worlds series, is coming exclusively in the Realm of Darkness box set in October 2022. You can grab a copy of the entire collection of 40+ Paranormal/Fantasy Romance novels for only 99 cents HERE.**

Free Dark Fantasy Books For August

Just in time for fall, check out these free fantasy books for August!

Dark/Grimdark fantasy abounds with books from over 15 different authors, including:

-Lauren M.D.
-Ross Kingston
-Eldon Thompson
-J.D.L. Rossell
-And more!

Additionally, my own newsletter-subscriber exclusive grimdark fantasy, The Slayer Queen, is available as part of this giveaway.

Ready to read? Grab your free dark fantasy books for August HERE.

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The Slayer Queen Launched As A 24-Hour Single-Run Release

Two weeks after its launch for free for e-mail subscribers,  The Slayer Queen  launched as a 24-hour single-run release exclusively on Amazon. 

The Slayer Queen is my first dark vampire apocalypse fantasy, featuring:

- A Vampire Queen Who Slays Cursed Vampires
-A Warlock Raised As A Vampire Slayer
-Political Corruption (Fiddling While Their World Burns)
-A Hint Of Forbidden Romance
-Non-Sparkly Vampires In All Their Horrific Glory

Ready to read more?
You can start reading The Slayer Queen for free right now by signing up for my e-mail list HERE.
OR 
Grab a 24-hour single-run Amazon e-book copy now thru 12:00pm Central Time on July 15th, 2022 HERE.

Found this blog after July 15th? The Slayer Queen will remain available for free for new newsletter subscribers now thru August 1st 2022.


Trigger Warning Note: This book is dark (a grimdark fantasy, to be exact), so come prepared for blood/gore, death of loved ones, war, death of children mentioned, manipulation, dub-con attempted but not successful. 

The Slayer Queen Is Now Available For Free For Newsletter Subscribers

The Slayer Queen is now available for free for newsletter subscribers!

If you are already subscribed to my e-mail list, you should have received your free copy today (two whole weeks before it becomes available to the public).

If you have not signed up yet, you still have time to grab your free Advance Reader Copy and start reading today by joining my e-mail list HERE.

This dark vampire apocalypse fantasy is the first book I've released in my Duets of Dusk and Dawn series: a series for passion projects outside my  Splitting Worlds  and Starfire Express universes. Want a copy of The Slayer Queen without signing up for my e-mail list? 

Pre-orders are now open for the July 14th Amazon-exclusive limited time release HERE. 

Already started reading your copy of The Slayer Queen? Add it on Goodreads HERE or Bookbub HERE .

June's Indie Fantasy Friday Review Reports Are Live On YouTube

If you've been wondering what's been on my reading list, my June Indie Fantasy Friday Review Reports are live on YouTube!

From Science Fantasy to Midlife Magic Academies, from Middle-Grade Fantasy to Dark (and I mean DARK) Adult Fantasy pieces, this month's selection was all across the board in genres, and overwhelming positive (which is a rarity). 

Ready to see the books and scores for June? Here's the link to the videos:  June 3rd June 10th June 17th June 24th Want to stay in the loop about what books I'm reviewing?

-Sign up for my YouTube channel HERE and hit the bell for notifications when I go live. 
-Get advanced sneak peeks and inside news (plus a free story) by signing up for my newsletter HERE

June 2022 Book Fairs And Giveaways

If you missed the June 2022 book fairs and giveaways, here they are: 99-Cent Beach Reads Free W/Kindle Unlimited 100+ Dragon Fantasy Books Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Books First 3 Episodes Free: Kindle Vella Books 70 Fantasy Audiobooks My Featured Fantasy Reads For June: Read More Read More Read More Join my newsletter HERE to be one of the first to know about future book fairs, giveaways, and more!

Writer Fuel Recipe: Four-Bean Vegetarian Chili

If you're a chili lover (especially for things like chili dogs in the summer), here is a new writer fuel recipe: Four-Bean Vegetarian Chili! As always, let's skip the boring backstory and get straight to the good stuff... the food!

This recipe is a slow-cooker recipe, but can be adapted to use on the stove in a pot on low heat.

Ingredients: 
-1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
-1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
-1 can 'hot chili beans' (pinto beans stewed in chili seasoning), drained but NOT rinsed
-1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
-32 oz tomato sauce
-1 can chili-ready tomatoes
-1 package of you favorite chili seasoning mix

Instructions:

-Turn your slow cooker on high heat
-Combine all ingredients and stir well
-Allow to simmer for 4-6 hours on high heat, stirring about once an hour

Serves best with jalapeno cornbread, or (if you eat dairy) sour cream and cheese.

**Want more Writer Fuel Recipes? Check out my Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Recipe HERE, or sign up for my newsletter HERE for more Writer Fuel Recipes, book news, and a free fantasy book.**

Pre-Orders Are Now Open For The Godmother: A Starfire Express Prequel

Pre-Orders are now open for The Godmother: A Starfire Express Prequel! 

Now through July 1st 2022 (at 11:59pm CST), you can grab your copy of the story that starts the entire Starfire Express series for a special discount. 

Grab your copy here: 
Amazon US
Apple Books US
Barnes & Noble US
Kobo US

International Amazon or Barnes & Noble
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The Godmother: A Starfire Express Prequel

It's time to let you in on a little, well, not-so-little, secret... The Godmother: A Starfire Express Prequel is coming out this July!

Whew! The cat's out of the bag!

If you've been anxiously waiting for  Starfire Express: A Flame of Fae and Fang , I am opening the doors up to this world for you with a full-length novel about the Fairy who started it all: The Godmother.

Pre-Orders on this first full-length novel in the Starfire Express universe will be opening in the next few days, so subscribe to my e-mail list HERE to be one of the first to know when the book is up.

Oh! And if you're not an Amazon reader, I have good news! 

The Starfire Express series is being published by Starry Ink Press, LLC, which means that The Godmother will be available WIDE: Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, and more. 

Are you excited about The Godmother: A Starfire Express Prequel?
Ready to learn more?

​Here's a sneak peek at the blurb:

Flames rise on the horizon. The Godmother rises to meet them.

Eliza Farrington the Third is the top Fairy Warrior in the universe, undefeated in both magic and physical strength. She is also The Godmother -- the protector and trainer of the Crown Princess.
​
For twenty years, Eliza has prepared her charge to bring change to the rule of terror the tyrannical Fairy King and Queen have inflicted upon the worlds. The Princess's kindness and mercy are already renowned, and her coronation is only a month away.

But the Dragon Emperor's legions landing on their doorstep threatens everything. 

When the Dragon Emperor presents the sole remaining royal Dragon Egg to the Fair Folk with a deadly proposal, can Eliza change the fate of her beloved Princess?

Or will the hate of multiple generations snuff out their only flame of hope?