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March 24, 2021
The Hungry Dead of Yü-Ching and Other Stories – Paul Leone – Review
“The Hungry Dead of Yü-Ching and Other Stories demonstrates that Leone is a hugely talented author able to deliver innovative, engaging and action-packed tales across multiple genres…” The Hungry Dead of Yü-Ching and Other Stories – Paul Leone – Review More interesting fantasy…
HALL OF BONES by Tim Hardie (EXCERPT)
As a fan of anything Norse inspired, I’m excited to share an excerpt of Hall of Bones, The Brotherhood of the Eagle Book 1, by Tim Hardie with you. It wasn’t just the amazing cover that peaked my interest, the synopsis and excerpt sound amazing too! Check it out! “In the remote land of […]
March 23, 2021
Cover Reveal: Royal Spy (Fate of Eyrinthia #2) by Heather Frost
TITLE: Royal Spy (Fate of Eyrinthia #2) GENRE: YA Fantasy Romance RELEASE DAY: May 20th, 2021 ~ ~ ~ A DECOY recruited to be a spy. A PRINCE compelled to become an assassin. A SERJAH pressured by an unwanted crown. A WORLD covered in shadows. Mere months ago, Clare was just a kitchen maid. Now, […]
The Bow of Hart Saga Paperbacks Update
Hey everyone! Just a short update/announcement today about the paperbacks for The Bow of Hart Saga books. This really isn’t about fanfare as much as letting everyone know the options available for print in paperback. Originally, The Bow of Destiny was released in print via Ingram Spark which distributed to Amazon as well as traditional […]
Exploring Magic Systems with Author A.R. Harlow on the Books and Authors Podcast
This is the Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast Episode 159 with A.R. Harlow. Good day and welcome to this episode of the Books and Authors Fantasy and Sci-Fi Podcast. I’m your host, podcaster and author of Fun Fantasy Reads, Jamie Davis. This podcast is exactly what the title says it is, a show focused on […]
Building a Fantasy Army Part 3: Strategy and Enemies
Strategy includes purpose of the army as well as the means by which it aims to fulfill its purpose. At the basic level, military can be either offensive or defensive. An expanding or expansionist state will often focus on heavy infantry, whereas a defensive one will focus on cavalry. This can be seen from two […]
Tough Travelling: Nautical Fantasy
Welcome intrepid adventurers to Tough Travelling with the Tough Guide to Fantasyland! That’s right, we’ve dusted it down and brought back this feature (created by Nathan of Fantasy Review Barn, revived by our friends over on Fantasy Faction, then dragged kicking and screaming to the Hive). It is a monthly feature in which we rack our […]
The Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell
The Traitor’s Blade Book Review – Spoiler Warning! Things to Know First In the world of Tristia, the Greatcloaks act as magistrates to the King, they travel across the land hearing the complaints of the people and are tasked with passing judgement in the name of the King. Skip to the present-day story and the […]
Surprisingly Progressive Pirates
As a kid, when I thought of pirates I dreamed of absolute freedom with plenty of swashbuckling. When I grew up, I realized that pirates were bloodthirsty savages who deserved to be strung for their unforgivable crimes against countless civilians. So terrible was their presence in the Mediterranean that until last century parents would leave […]
March 21, 2021
Gaslamp Fantasy Excerpt: The Order of the Dark Rose Part 2
Read the another excerpt from the new gaslamp fantasy from P. H. Solomon’s The Order of the Dark Rose, Volume 1 of The Cursed Mage Case Files, highlighting Wishton Ackford’s reactions to magical dangers. A few weeks ago the post, ODR Character Spotlight: A Wish and a Prayer, highlighted Wishton Ackford (Wish), the narrator of […]
