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Brianna will inherit everything -- if she can play by the rules.Instead she rejects yet another fine noble of the Faelands in favor of a half-Fae commoner.
The House of Oreveille has been without a Defender since her father’s death in the jotnar wars. Her mother’s drunkard second husband has neglected his duties; the estate has fallen into decay and rumors are flying that the grand house of Oreveille, protector of the border between Gaia and the Faeland for thousands of years, may soon fall.
How much will Brianna be forced to sacrifice to protect the life – and the man – she has chosen?
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Hello, I'm Taylor Ann Bunker, and Witch In The Woods is a Young Adult, historical fantasy novel, and can be purchased for download on barnesandnoble.com! :)It is my debut novel, and the first in the series!
When twenty year old, professional witch hunter, Victor Steep is summoned to handle a case; he travels to the town of Beth's Hollow to find residing in the vast woods surrounding the town, a witch with a deadly obsession.
In the woods, Victor meets a mysterious and beautiful young lady named Clearly, and her kind, but cursed brother Fabian. Promising Clearly that he will look for a cure for her brother, Victor soon questions if he can keep that promise, for killing the malicious witch he was hired to hunt, became more complicated than expected. In Order to defeat the witch, Victor now must find a book that has been missing for nearly twenty years, or risk the fate of Clearly, Fabian, and the entire town of Beth's Hollow. Not to mention, if he should fail, losing the possession of his very own skull to the witch’s disturbing collection.
Follow this link to read a free sample on the Barnes and Noble website!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/witch...
Hi all!Spring Horton here. I just wanted to let you know that I've posted a short story supplement to my book, From The Embers. It's kind of a taster book to get people interested in the series. It's not strictly fantasy. It's more of a fantasy, post-apocalyptic, erotic mash-up, but I thought this would be a good place to post it.
It's called How Lucifer Lost His Wings and Other Stories of The Ancient Order and is free on smashwords. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
But it's .99 if you'd rather get it from amazon, http://www.amazon.com/Lucifer-Wings-O...
I'm hoping they'll cut the price when they see it's free everywhere else.
Hi all, just spreading the word. I’m giving everyone a Yule gift. Starting December 21, 2013 and running through December 25, 2013 my prequel short story to Nukekubi “Lover’s Choice” will be available for the kindle free of charge. Just pop over to my Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/stephen... and download it.May the blessings of the season no mater what you name it be yours and a new year of tolerance, love and compassion be for us all.
Nukekubi
Ho, ho, ho, one and all.In the spirit of the season Dark Dragon is making all its E-books available for only ninety nine cents each. Yes you can enjoy the great reads of the dragon whelps (Dark Dragons stable of authors) for less than a dollar a piece. So drop on by and buy buy buy.
Address: www.darkdragonpublishing.com/books.html
As of December 17, only Amazon seems to have dropped the price. Please bear with the Momma Dragon as she tries to deal with this during the hectic season. I mean really there is thread to burn, damsels to chain up, wizards to chase, wizards to carry. I mean really who do they think a dragon is UPS or something? :-)
Worlds Apart
Nukekubi
Hello!Please see my book, The Kings of Cantium, on Amazon. It's a YA historical fantasy novella which is book one of a series of four. I hope that readers of all ages will enjoy it.
The Kings of Cantium
In the Iron Age, the world is changing.
At night, Isa Uliac lays down her scythe and dances by the fire, her reward for long hours in the fields. The land of June never changes - until the Remi come.
These strangers solve problems that should have taken years to unravel. Soon they build roads through the fields and demand tribute. The people of June no longer dance and sing. When the Remi nearly kill Isa's brother, she knows that she must act.
She sets off for Cantium, an old ally of June that no one has visited for generations. Only this legendary kingdom could defeat the Remi. But Cantium isn't what Isa expected. Can she overcome her horror at what she finds there and convince the Cantians to help June, before it's too late?
Thank you and hope you enjoy it!
I have a new YA Fantasy that will be out soon. I will give a copy to a few people who would be willing to be beta readers--just read and give feedback. Here is a blurb and a link to the website where you can read an excerpt. Contact me if you're interested.Alora
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Alora is a normal fifteen-year-old girl who lives on a ranch in rural Montana. Her biggest excitement is the upcoming school dance. Until one day while taking a shower, she sees an image that almost seems real. A boy, with long brown hair and the most intense green eyes she’s ever seen.
Little does she know that this vision is only the beginning of a great adventure. That her life will be forever altered as she discovers another realm, a strange world of magic and gifts, where a man full of evil power will use any means possible to capture and control her or else to end her life.
Alora must decide whether to hide in the relative safety of her Montana home or risk everything to fulfill her destiny and defend a home she never knew existed. Though despised for their youth, Alora and her friends, mark the beginning of a new era in Laegenshire.
Alora is a book of powers and magic, good and evil, fighting and valor, and love that conquers all. Where urban fantasy and medieval fantasy merge, there we find the adventures of Alora.
http://tamiedearen.weebly.com/alora-s...
terratt0612@gmail.com
Hello All,I wrote a YA Fantasy called Connor. So far the reviews have been Good! Book 2 will be out next year.
Connor recently discovers she has the gift of invisibility among other gifts but what she doesn't realize is that her life is about to change for the worse. She is 15, sarcastically funny, at least she thinks so, and doesn't always like to face reality. Soon she meets five other teenagers who have abilities similar to hers but not everyone is so eager to find answers as to why this is happening to them.
Sensing their lives are in danger, she is determined to figure out the truth by any means necessary, forcing her to grow up fast. Connor is slapped with the cold, hard, fact that the people she thought she knew are not who they appear to be and all human beings are not just that, human.
Through all of this, Connor and Tony, one other with abilities, start to develop feelings for each other causing jealousy in more ways than one. Then there is Ronin, he is young, smart, and cunning. He is set on taking his revenge out on Connor but she has no idea why.
Website: http://dormaineg.com/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Connor-Dormaine...
A Warrior's Redemption "A Warrior's Redemption" is here at Goodreads available for free download. Like I said it's free so check it out, if you like what you read and leave me an honest review of it here at Goodreads and (fingers crossed) at either Amazon or Barns&Noble I'll send you the next book of the series "A Warrior's Journey" for free! A Warrior's Journey
Book Blurb for A Warrior's Redemption
Genre: Epic Fantasy / Science Fiction
When Roric was born little did he know that his family would die violently as he watched and that his world would crumble only to later find himself chained into the life of a slave forced to survive in the world of the arena where every match meant death for someone, but he survived and one day he escaped.
A Warrior’s Redemption is the beginning of a family saga that starts with a boy named Roric. He lives on a distant world that is full of unrest, where disputes are settled by the sword. Little is known of how they came to this world, only that they came from a place known as Earth, in the distant past. How they came is a mystery that some want to discover again while others would gladly die to keep those secrets from ever seeing the light of day. Roric’s father tired of keeping the secrets of his ancestors, from the people of his nation, forsakes his family’s oath, and leaves to find peace in another land. Little did he know that the wickedness of the land that he settles in would kill him and all his family, except for his oldest son, Roric. Roric, embittered by seeing the death of his family, finds himself sold into slavery. He becomes a survivor in the arena, where man is matched to the death against man and beast alike. He escapes only to pursue a life of vengeance against those who afflicted him and killed his family. Tormented by a life without peace, he remembers the guiding words of his mother, which open up a path of redemption that becomes the guiding influence of his life. Through acts of intrigue and deception he is lead to the awareness of the darker menace within a spiritual world that is unseen, but that he is no less involved in. He travels to the land of his ancestors, a place of majestic mountains and the valleys that lie between them that are settled by a people that exist in peace only because of the warriors that have fought and died to keep them so. It is in protecting these people that Roric finds a reason worth fighting for. He grapples with the long held secrets of his family and unlike his father before him, decides to fight so that his people can remain free. He rises above his humble past to become a leader that inspires a nation in its fight for survival and becomes a legend.
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Guy Stanton III
Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of fantasy fiction.
Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"
Hello, I'm Amy, I've just released my firsy fantasy novel White Heart, book one of the Merrydian's Gate series. I'm currently working on book two The Spell and the Scythe.
Falinn Galdur is an island hidden in the modern world where magic and mythical creatures, that have disappeared into folklore, still exist. The island was created long ago to separate the ordinary from the truly extraordinary.
After defeating the witch Agrona and hiding her undead body, the powerful yet cantankerous wizard Merrydian created the portal known as Merrydian’s Gate. It remains the only passage to the island of Falinn Galdur. Only Merrydian’s heir can open the passage, only an heir can be used to complete the evil witch’s spell rendering Agrona not just all-powerful but truly immortal.
Violet is an ordinary girl, or so she thought. Violet is the heir to the most powerful wizard in existence. Violet is the key to the reawakening of an ancient evil and the consequences of her heritage are about to be discovered.
Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"
Hello, I'm Amy, I've just released my firsy fantasy novel White Heart, book one of the Merrydian's Gate series. I'm currently working on book two The Spell and the Scythe.
Falinn Galdur is an island hidden in the modern world where magic and mythical creatures, that have disappeared into folklore, still exist. The island was created long ago to separate the ordinary from the truly extraordinary.
After defeating the witch Agrona and hiding her undead body, the powerful yet cantankerous wizard Merrydian created the portal known as Merrydian’s Gate. It remains the only passage to the island of Falinn Galdur. Only Merrydian’s heir can open the passage, only an heir can be used to complete the evil witch’s spell rendering Agrona not just all-powerful but truly immortal.
Violet is an ordinary girl, or so she thought. Violet is the heir to the most powerful wizard in existence. Violet is the key to the reawakening of an ancient evil and the consequences of her heritage are about to be discovered.
Hi
The 2nd book in my series 'The Occasion Mists' was released today on Amazon Kindle as an eBook. The book is called 'Danny And The Seagull Who Came Back... From The Dead!'
The book is aimed at young teens to adults and, though humorous, deals with a number of adult issues, such as the loss of a loved one, bullying, and more.
The story is primarily seen through the eyes of a young boy, Danny, and his best-friend, Bongo Wiggins, who is a Seagull, albeit a deceased seagull. Segments of the story are delivered through the points of view of various other characters/creatures.
The blurb
Would You Be-Leaf It?
A boy who is all alone in the world, a seagull from heaven who wears a party hat and red jacket, and two dogs who have escaped from the dog pound, all have an amazing adventure when they ‘shrink down in size,’ and travel to Caterpillar Kingdom to do battle with an evil alien called Chagga Toombe.
The seagull angel has been allowed to return to Earth for just a few days and the Owl God can only hope that the seagull does not discover, and use, all of the powers at his disposal.
Watching over them is the mysterious Ada, and Danny, Bongo Wiggins, Brixan, and Little Jakey, all get themselves into some strange situations, brought about by the seagull angel and together, upon this journey, they all learn the true meaning of friendship and love.
Meanwhile, Bird Heaven is visited by the Dog God, the Bee Queen, and the Spider Queen, all of whom are greatly concerned by the events that are occurring on Earth; events that are happening because the seagull angel has begun to use his magical powers.
A trailer for the book can be viewed here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE69h...
I am just sorting out some dates to run the book as a free promotion. I have book #1 free between the 24-26 Dec and and trying to decide whether to do this the same or immediately after. I will update here when the deed has been done...
The first book in the series is called 'Unicorn - Journey Beyond Forever' and the story is told from the animals point of view.
Here's a trailer for that in case anyone is interested in getting it free 24-26 Dec.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZblg...
Have a good evening everyone!
Hello fellow readers, my name is Matt Howerter. My friend Jon Reinke and I have recently released a book: Dark Fate The Gathering The first of seven books in the Dark Fate Chronicles. Below is the synopsis of our story, thanks for looking:An arranged marriage.
A lost heir to the dwarven throne.
An ancient undead seeks to manipulate four unlikely heroes.
Princess Sloane is to become a queen. Her marriage will unite the last two human kingdoms of Orundal. As it is not a marriage of choice but of necessity, she struggles with the responsibility laid before her, not knowing that the sacrifice she makes for her homeland will be but the first that she must endure.
Her twin sister, Princess Sacha, has been called from her studies at the Monastery to support Sloane in her time of need. Sacha has begun to learn the ways of the arcane and deals with her own troubles concerning the loss of a family that has been taken from her.
The sisters will not face their fates alone as Erik and Kinsey, steadfast companions, become their guides.
Erik seeks only solace for himself and his adopted son, but soon learns that such a wish is impossible to attain as the events around them unfold.
Kinsey, orphaned at birth, wrestles with his newfound rage not realizing that its cause is tied to his unknown heritage.
A tale of adventure filled with dwarves and elves, men and mages, were-beasts and the undead who clash together in a conflict so vast it will consume them all. These four troubled souls will become champions in the struggle for survival, as dark forces gather to destroy them.
Hello everyone! Call Off The Search has been released and ready to download straight to your Kindle or Kindle app on your pc (which is free to download)It's an epic psychological fantasy with a strong female protagonist. Click here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HIRTFZE
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of Bhan, a barbaric uncivilised world, this is the story of
the comyentis; an ancient humanoid species of Mindmergers. They are beautiful, sentient and empathetic beings. Using animal abilities in order to survive, they try to stay away from humans- their number one enemy- because since the beginning, being different, they have been hunted and are now driven to the brink of extinction.
During the search for more like her, freedom loving strong-willed Sula, part comyenti and part human, meets an attractive human farmer, Felix Rosinhill, and faces the first of many heart wrenching decisions she must make.
Will Sula be able to keep her promise to her mother by continuing The Search or commit to her lover? Or will she forsake the very part of her that makes her so unique?
What happens if she truly is the last of her kind?
Editorial reviews: A gripping psychological drama on the inherent greed and evil of man, dooming the planet and the struggle of one woman stuck between two worlds.
I would appreciate an honest review, thx, Natasja (-:
My urban fantasy DESPRITE MEASURES
is on sale at 99c/77p until Jan 5th so grab a copy before the price goes back up :)On the surface she's a cute and feisty blonde, a slender pocket rocket fitness coach. But Cassiopeia Lake has a secret; she's really a force of nature – an elemental.
Water sprite, Cassie, has lived undisturbed in her native Scottish loch for eons. Now, one encounter too many with modern plumbing has driven her to live in human guise along with her selkie boyfriend, Euan. It’s all going fine - until a nerdy magician captures Cassie to be an unwilling component in his crazy dangerous experiment.
Escape is only Cassie’s first challenge.
She’s smitten by her fellow prisoner, the scorching hot fire elemental, Gloria. But how do you love someone you can never touch?
And what do you do when your boyfriend starts to hero-worship your persecutor? Not to mention that tricky situation of being the prize in a power contest between two rival covens of witches.
So when Gloria’s temper erupts and she sets out to murder the magician, can Cassie keep her loved ones safe from the cross-fire, or will she be sucked into the maelstrom of deadly desires and sink without trace?
DESPRITE MEASURES
Hi! My name is Holli Anderson. Five Out of the Dark is a YA Urban Fantasy. It's the first book in a series of 5. It was released on August 20th, 2013. Book 2 of the series is finished and being copy-edited now. It will be released sometime within the next 3-4 months--I'll update when I have a firm release date set. I look forward to interacting with readers and other authors in this group!
Holli
Red Moonglow on Snow, the first book of my series Ravery's Daughters, is now available! 
"I am the daughter of Elaar, born in a world very far removed from this one. My long ago love brought me here, to Home, and dropped me at the feet of Soldiers, knowing that they'd kill me for being my mother's daughter. It was punishment for letting Others steal ours."
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Moonglow-Sn...
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Hello, I'm Natasja Hellenthal, author of two Fantasy novels so far, The Queen's Curseand my latest Dark Psychological Fantasy Call Off The Search.Set against the backdrop of Bhan, a barbaric uncivilised world, this is the story of
the comyentis; an ancient humanoid species of Mindmergers. They are beautiful, sentient and empathetic beings. Using animal abilities in order to survive, they try to stay away from humans- their number one enemy- because since the beginning, being different, they have been hunted and are now driven to the brink of extinction.
During the search for more like her, freedom loving strong-willed Sula, part comyenti and part human, meets an attractive human farmer, Felix Rosinhill, and faces the first of many heart wrenching decisions she must make.
Will Sula be able to keep her promise to her mother by continuing The Search or commit to her lover? Or will she forsake the very part of her that makes her so unique?
What happens if she truly is the last of her kind?
Editorial reviews: A gripping psychological drama on the inherent greed and evil of man, dooming the planet and the struggle of one woman stuck between
two worlds.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HIRTFZE
Hi,My debut novel 'Shadow of the Raven' has just been released to Kindle, and is arriving on other platforms in the coming weeks. It's a character-driven fantasy with plenty of action and intrigue.
Jacket blurb: Ambassador Edric Saran is having an uncommonly rough year. Living as an exile in Tressia, the city of his ancestral enemies, he’s surrounded by a bodyguard he doesn’t trust, and expected to do a job that no one – least of all Edric himself – takes very seriously. When Edric becomes the chief suspect in a murder, he and a young noblewoman join forces in order to bring the real killer to account. But Edric soon realises the murder was only one strand in a tangled web of mortal and immortal scheming. Hunted by the law, and pursued by vengeful servants of half-forgotten gods, Edric soon learns that there’s more at stake than clearing his name. Will he discover the truth before the Shadow of the Raven descends upon the world, and the war between the living and the dead begins?
I've already had some encouraging reviews on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HL3C9XU) and if anyone'd like to give it a try, you can find a free six-chapter sample on its Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Now reduced to $2.99 on Amazon, new fantasy romance BLOODSTONE: http://amzn.com/B00G8GTHRCWhat if looking at the face of the man you loved meant death?
Years ago, warrior Durren Drakkonwehr was cursed by a mage. Now feared and reviled as the Shadow Man, he keeps to himself, only going to town to trade rare bloodstones--petrified dragon's blood--for supplies. Though he hides his face, he can't hide his heart from the woman who haunts his dreams...
Needing bloodstones for a jewelry commission, Mirianna and her father journey across the dreaded Wehrland where the beast-men roam. When their party is attacked, only the Shadow Man can save them. Strangely drawn to him, Mirianna offers herself in return for her father's rescue.
Living in the ruined fortress with the Shadow Man, Mirianna slowly realizes that a flesh-and-blood man--not a fiend--hides there in hoods and darkness. But are love and courage enough to lift the curse and restore the man?
Bloodstone
Hi everyone,My name is Nikki Nye
I just released my first fantasy novel, The Brightness Of Shadows: First Tale Of The Fearchar Legacy, a little over a month ago. Here is a little bit more about it:
The Fearchar brothers find themselves suddenly alone in a darkening world. Only together are they able to move forward and on from tragedy. It is not long, though, before the strength of that bond of blood is tested - the notion of love threatens to pull them apart, whilst courage and humility battle hard to keep the brothers united. Love, magic, jealousy, deception, power, and the rise of the end of all humanity form the crux of "The Brightness Of Shadows", the first tale in The Fearchar Legacy series.
I am brand new to Goodreads and already very much enjoy it. Nice to meet everyone!
The sheer number of people writing new books, let alone the fantasy on this thread, is amazing. What was happening to all that creativity before the self-publishing revolution?
The Darkness is coming… the balance between Order and Chaos is rapidly shifting and the world is falling towards evil and horror, and all the misery that Chaos will bring.
But there is hope…
Pardigan’s had enough, he’s only 12, but he’s breaking into the home of one of Freya's richest merchants... and he’s doing it tonight…
A burglary that will change their lives forever sets four friends upon a quest, a race against time, to locate three magical objects and complete an ancient and desperate spell.
Sailing their boat The Griffin, the crew are quickly pursued by The Hawk, an evil bounty hunter and master of dark sorcery, and Belial, King of Demons and champion of Chaos who seeks to rule the world of man… yet first he must capture the crew of The Griffin and end their quest…
Finalist in the 2013 Times/ChickenHouse literary competition
Full-length ironic adventure fantasy novel “ShMagic” by H. L. Oldie. 7 hard cover editions in Russian! First time in English!I’d like to present a new Sci-Fi & Fantasy author from Europe: Henry Lion Oldie (a great secret: it’s a penname). H. L. Oldie is still unknown in English-speaking countries though he is a well-known author in Europe. From 1991 to January 2014, more than 220 of H. L. Oldie’s books were published in hard cover, including reprints and translations (in Russian, French, Polish, Lithuanian, and Ukrainian), and more than 50 original books (first prints), and some anthologies. More than 1,500,000 copies of Oldie's books were sold up to January 2014. At "EuroCon-2006" International European SF & Fantasy Convention, H. L. Oldie received the title of The Best European SF & Fantasy Writer of 2006. Also H. L. Oldie received more than 30 different international literary awards and prizes from 1995 to 2013.
Now, Shmagic, the first full-length fantasy novel by H. L. Oldie has been translated into English.
Shmagic is a whimsical fantasy novel that follows the brooding hero Andrea Musculus, a wizard-malefic from Rettia Kingdom, who is pushed to investigate the disappearance of some children from the small town of Yatritsa. Andrea questions the brash locals, flirty witches, and resolute demon hunters who inhabit the town and surrounding forest, and he comes across local people with a weak power called “shmagic.” When a missing child returns all alone and talks of a strange place where a little girl was playing, Andrea’s investigation extends into another world, where supernatural powers threaten Yatritsa locals and Rettia alike. But just as the mystery of the missing children deepens, Andrea becomes obsessed with the “shmagic” of the local people, uncertain what it might mean for wizards like him. Before he can focus on battling the forces that are responsible for the missing children, he must overcome an internal struggle—a wizard’s existential dilemma.
Black-white inside illustrations included.
Shmagic at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/SHMAGIC-Henri-L...
Shmagic at Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Book-trailer: http://youtu.be/DG_QwM0jem8
H. L. Oldie’s official WEB-site in English: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html
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Greetings, everyone! My name is Nova Mitchell, and my book is titled 'Past's Prologue'. You can download a sample right here on GoodReads!
Synopsis: Five hundred years ago, creatures known as Lotarians invaded the Four Kingdoms and began to tear the Realm apart. Harnessing the power of Kenisis, the ancient Shaitae engaged them in battle, and the Shadow War began. With the combined might of the Shaitae and the Masters, the Lotarians were driven from the Realm.
Centuries have passed, and the events of the Shadow War have been lost to the pages of history. Memories of that time have been forgotten by all but the Masters and the Ma’Tradoms who inherited Shaitae ability.
Away in the North, the shadows are stirring. The Lotarians have returned. The fate of the Realms rest in the hands of a girl with no faith and a boy with a vengeful heart.
Synopsis: Five hundred years ago, creatures known as Lotarians invaded the Four Kingdoms and began to tear the Realm apart. Harnessing the power of Kenisis, the ancient Shaitae engaged them in battle, and the Shadow War began. With the combined might of the Shaitae and the Masters, the Lotarians were driven from the Realm.
Centuries have passed, and the events of the Shadow War have been lost to the pages of history. Memories of that time have been forgotten by all but the Masters and the Ma’Tradoms who inherited Shaitae ability.
Away in the North, the shadows are stirring. The Lotarians have returned. The fate of the Realms rest in the hands of a girl with no faith and a boy with a vengeful heart.
My book Infiltration - the third novel in my Kid Sensation series - was published two weeks ago and I feel blessed that it is having modest success:
Infiltration: A Kid Sensation NovelAmazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
#4 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Superhero
#9 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teen & Young Adult > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Coming of Age
#24 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Science Fiction
Thanks to all for your support.
Christopher wrote: "The sheer number of people writing new books, let alone the fantasy on this thread, is amazing. What was happening to all that creativity before the self-publishing revolution?"Christopher, I think most of the novels became orphans or got moldy in their trunks after being rejected.
Hi all, I'm Tiffany and I published my first novel just a little under a month ago. It's called Vengeance of Segennya and its the first of the Birthright Secrets series and is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords. 
Synopsis:
Segennya is a broken land where the past is lost.
It is a fact that Liz, hired blade living in Ravenwood's Lower Quarter is all too familiar with. Peace has come it seems at long last and the cycle has been broken, allowing the land to heal a bit from the corruption and blood.
Until one night...
That night she is wanted dead and is sent fleeing from a burning city. Pushed on by her own desire for the truth and keeping her family safe,they set out to parts unknown. The plan is made,
those responsible will pay.
Before they know it, their quest grows well beyond imagination and they stand on the edge of unfamiliar territories and wild lands. Threads are being woven all around them and Liz has to grasp at anything to use to hold them all together to ensure their success.
Hi all. The first novel in my comic fantasy 'Camelot Wizards' series, "Wizard's Brew", is free on Kindle today. If you're a UK reader, don't be put off by the reviewer who suggests you read the previous books in the series first: I'm as confused by that as anyone. This is definitely the first book. I'm no Einstein, but I can pretty much count up to one.
For US readers, the book is here, and for UK readers it's here.
Enjoy.
For US readers, the book is here, and for UK readers it's here.
Enjoy.
Hey guys!My name is Nihar and I'm a college student. I'm currently coming up with ideas to work on my first fantasy book. In 2013, I released my first self-help book titled Win No Matter What: A Guide to Hyping Up Your Life. It is made up of many different inspiring stories, and better yet, I'm donating a portion of all profits to charity. I'm hoping to do the same with my new fantasy book. Can't wait to keep you updated :)
www.niharsuthar.com
Jean KaczmarekHi,
I'm the (french) author of the novel ARAKNEA and can be found on Amazon http://goo.gl/eeG2Tk
Araknea
My synopsis is...
When the Shrine of Fire from Adrion is stolen, it is not any doubt for Lords Skorpios, that Friss, the Fortress-sentinel of the North, is at the origin of this sacrilege.
Isis and Mentor, travelers and mercenaries at their hours, find themselves then plunged at the heart of a quest which pulls them towards the unutterable.
Will Isis have enough courage and will to save her life, that of her close relations, and for, maybe, protect the humanity of these phages which devour her world ?
The english version is on the way...
@JeanKaczmarek
Hi, everybody. I'm J. D. Brink and I write in a variety of genres, pretty much all of them speculative. My first full-length novel is TARNISH. Here's the blurb:
"Silver, they call it, the light of the full moon: celestial magic that changes men into beasts and calls the dead from their graves—and young men to their destiny...
"When his village is attacked by creatures from Blood Marsh, Billy Cole volunteers to find help. But it’ll take more than a sword and the inspiring tales of his legendary idols to survive the harsh world beyond Redfield. Taking the name Wil Thunderstrike, he sets off to save his home and begin his own heroic legacy.
"On Fate’s fickle course, sixteen-springs-old Wil Thunderstrike will become a storyteller, adventurer, and thief; discover romance, danger, and betrayal; and return home both a hero and a villain."
You can find it just about anywhere as an ebook and in paperback. The Amazon link is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYHK754
I've also got some military-flavored SF and Fantasy, as well as some noir-horror work. Interested parties please feel free to check out my website/blog at http://www.jdbrinkfugitive.com
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"In the end...we are left with ourselves" - A.H. Scott ************************
Brian fell in love with a dream.
Yet, the fantasy was a nightmare, because this woman was not what she seemed.
Her name was....."Sangre".
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“Valeria, he told me he loves me” She gave a proud smile in acknowledging that miracle “We made love” Blissfully recalling those moments of magic “I left him sleeping in bed and went into the bathroom” Visibly showing Valeria the bane of despair, she pulled up her pink cotton tee shirt, “Then this, Valeria”.
Having to see Sangre’s flesh for what it is, Valeria placed hand over mouth, “Does he know?”
Sangre hated to admit the truth to anyone, but had to tell everything to Valeria, “When the sun rises” Inhaling the air, as if courage were in the wind, “He will”.
Valeria knew Sangre better than anyone. She’d seen the tears and fears of this young woman in all its’ vividness. Event of this night was the last thing she ever wanted Sangre to have to deal with, “My heart is with you, dearest one” Placing Sangre’s smooth hand in her wrinkled one, “Get some sleep and things will be as they should be in the morning”.
“I just wanted….” Sangre looked downward in a pause and said a trio of words she never thought would come from her lips, “…To taste life”.
“And, you have, sweet Sangre” Valeria stood up and lifted Sangre upward also. She softly spoke to her, “Rest your eyes and your mind”.
“You are right, Valeria. Everything will be as it should” Sangre hugged her and rested head on Valeria’s shoulder, “I love you”.
“I love you, Sangre” Returning that hug and letting her go gently, Valeria traced both thumbs along those tear stained cheeks.
Sangre nodded and retreated upstairs to her bedroom for rest and a smidgen of solace.
Wishing to wash away the fiasco under a shower head, Sangre turned the silver knob to release a stream of warm water.
Closing her eyes as that liquid splashed against skin, she thought about Brian. His kisses, kindness and smile gave Sangre pause in her decision to leave him sleeping.
Wondering whether things could ever be normal between her and any man, suddenly was answered in a most unusual way.
Placing her hands forward against the white shower tiles, she began to second guess herself.
Holding head down and slowly opening eyes, Sangre’s choice was crystallized, as a stream of crimson color swirled down the shower drain.
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Hej, my name is Marcel Fenske-Pogrzeba and I am a german fantasy author. I am about to publish my book Tag der Nacht. The first excerpt is already available and I would love to get some comments on that. Since it's in german not all of you will understand it. But maybe you can give me some advice on how to promote my book. I add an short introduction for the ones don't know german.Links:
http://tagdernacht.de/die-erste-lesep...
https://www.facebook.com/tagdernacht
Synopsis:
The Story evolves around a thirteen year old girl called Mara starting a new live in Sweden after her parents divorce. But instead of going to school she is taken by a stranger into a world of trolls, ghosts and witches. Accidently she kills one of the trolls and has to fill his place as a guidance for human souls. Slowly getting used to handle the uncontrolled power of ghosts she gets involved into an upraging war between trolls and souls.
Thanks for your attention and please apologize any typing mistakes.
Marcel
GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER PRINCESS -Part One Flight of the Vessel -
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On her nineteenth birthday, Angelterra, princess of Palzintine, finds her peaceful existence shattered by an invading horde. Shutharja, a sorcerer and cleric of the forbidden worship of the Fallen Spirits, unleashes his war of shock and plunder against all the kingdoms surrounding the Imperial Sea in his pursuit of ultimate power.
With her beloved kingdom captured and her dear parents presumably slaughtered in the failed defense of her homeland, Angelterra and her wheatish-skinned protector, a lady knight named Jeela, must flee Palzintine. During their desperate flight, these two young women are continually hunted by monstrous beasts and dark agents of Shutharja. Angelterra and Jeela must find away to reunite with the rest of their countryman, who are now refugees, huddled in a neighboring kingdom. Along the way, she collects an assortment of allies and friends to help her fight back against this menace that has swallowed her land and threatens all the kingdoms of this world.
Out of the necessity of her survival, she discovers the wondrous mysteries surrounding "First Magic" and what it means to bind with its essence and wield its power. She begins to ponder if she is indeed the unthinkable, a wizard herself. Then, in an intense and lucid dream, the "Vision Dream," from beyond the realm of man and magic, Angelterra is given two very cryptic quests by the Spirit of the Heavenly Father for her to unravel. She is convinced that these two quests hold the key to defeating, once and for all, the evil which Shutharja has unleashed upon the world. She learns that by the Infinite Spirit revealing such quests to her, and her alone, means that she has been chosen to be His next "Vessel."
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Darkness isn't evil, just angry.
Hi everyone, I'm Auden Johnson. I've published four short stories. My first dark fantasy novel The Sciell will be released March 10.
There's a cage. One made of pure Darkness. It exists inside us all. We control what goes into this Dark Prison, but not what comes out. For years, we've stuffed into this steel void parts of ourselves we don’t like, egregious things others have done to us, unacceptable things we have done.
For years, these things have been despised. People fail to realize the raw power within these neglected parts. They're alive and they're angry. We, as the Sciell, can now see them. We feel the power. In exchange for magnificent strength, we give them what all prisoners wish for- escape…and revenge.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Looking for readers interested in free epic fantasy with an attitude. Reviews of course would be appreciated.
The Jongurian Mission
Trouble in Jonguria
The Jongurian Resolution
The Hirelings
My newest title is And Darkness Claims It All http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3UGT04my take on a classic of horror fiction
Hello everyone, my name is A. L. Waddington and I write YA Fiction under the cross genre of romance/science fiction/time travel. The first book in my EVE series, Essence Essence
(The EVE Series, Book 1) was rereleased on January 16, 2014 by my new publisher, Booktrope. The second installment, Enlightened will be released in April, 2014.About Essence:
Jocelyn Timmons does not believe she is anything special — just an ordinary high school senior, living an ordinary life full of school-work, volleyball and friends. She’s about to find out how wrong she is.
Jackson Chandler moved in to the house across the street. His dark wavy hair, green eyes and charismatic personality draws everyone to him. Everyone, but Jocelyn.
Whenever Jackson gets near Jocelyn she feels ill and dizzy. When he touches her, she blacks out and has visions of another life, in another time. As the odd hallucinations evolve and become clearer, she feels a strong pull towards the people she sees there. Frightened, she watches her once stable life begin to crumble around her and she begins to question her own sanity.
Could it be possible that these episodes are actually her own memories of a life she is living somehow, somewhere, some-when? Maybe this is time-travel or some other paranormal mysticism? Our minds often wander, but can our souls?
You can learn more about me and my EVE series at; Website/Author Blog: www.alwaddington.com
Facebook series page: https://www.facebook.com/EVEseries
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I hope you all with check it out...Thanks!!!
Out-Dweller, Book 2 of the Glimmer Vale Chronicles, was released a few weeks ago. Of course, it's book 2, so I figure you guys may want to look at book 1 as well. So, without further ado…
Glimmer Vale:
"Lydelton, a small fishing town in a remote valley called Glimmer Vale, is the perfect place for two fighting men on the run to stop and decide on a plan. But when Julian and Raedrick arrive they find the town besieged by a ruthless band of brigands. Worse, the brigands have taken up station in the mountain passes, blocking the two friends' escape. With no way around the brigands and no option of returning the way they came, Julian and Raedrick accept an offer of employment. Their mission: defeat the brigands and restore peace to Glimmer Vale.
They are outnumbered at least twenty to one, long odds even if they recruit help. But that help may not be enough when the specter of their past rears its head, forcing Julian and Raedrick to openly face what they are fleeing or risk losing not just their freedom but the lives and fortunes of Lydelton's inhabitants. "
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Out-Dweller:
"A series of brutal murders has shocked the normally quiet town of Lydelton. With no idea of the culprit’s identity, or even how the murders were committed, the townsfolk have become suspicious of each other, teetering on the edge of panic. As the town Constables, Raedrick and Julian must put a stop to the murders and bring the killer to justice.
Somehow.
Before they can do that, the arrival of a member of the Magestirium poses another dilemma. Because their friend Melanie is a mage, in violation of the laws forbidding women from practicing the magical arts, and the Magestirium’s wrath against those who break their laws is legendary.
But protecting their friend’s secret while saving the town from a horrifying killer may not be possible, since defeating this killer will require every resource Lydelton can muster."
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Hello everyone! I'm Natasha, just getting started here on Goodreads. Last night my book "In Her Bones" went live on Amazon, so I figured I would talk about it here!This is the first book in an ongoing supernatural series called Bearing Gifts, and I will be releasing a new book in the series every month. Each installment continues the story of a group of 'gifted' people, caught in a world rapidly changing from the one we know into a place of frightening and ancient magic.
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Vain, fun-loving Violet Muñoz has nothing on her mind but what to wear to her company's Halloween party and how to juggle all her dates...that is, until something uninvited forces itself into her mind.
Worried and bewildered by what is happening, she feels compelled to ignore her instincts and common sense in favor of complying with this mysterious force, but the results seem to be nothing but trouble.
Just when she thinks she can continue to live her carefree life and simply ignore this unsettling energy, tragedy strikes, and Violet is forced to confront the reality that nothing in her world will ever be the same.
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Thanks so much for supporting each other, this looks like it's going to be a great community!
Hi all, I’m just sharing the news that I have an interview and guest blog post up with Indietribe. I talk about fear and my work among other things check them out.Interview: http://www.theindietribe.com/author-i...
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Worlds Apart
Hi! My name is Nicoline Evans and I am a fantasy author. I recently published my debut novel. It is titled "Haemans" and it is a dark fantasy novel set in Russia. (Could also be classified as urban fantasy or dystopian). When descendants of the lost royals are discovered, they are thrust into the spotlight. They use their power to corrupt the population, turning those who succumb to their addiction into freakishly strong and morally unhinged individuals. These addicts are known as haemans. Those who escape this terrifying new culture must live hidden in the forested outskirts, far away from the danger that now engulfs the cities. HAEMANS follows the tragic love story between one escapee and one haeman. For a full book description, follow this link! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
http://www.amazon.com/author/nicoline...
If you decide to read it, let me know! I'd love to make some friends on here and get some reviews! Thanks!
Nicoline
lex James is a speculative science-fiction and fantasy author who lives in Leeds, in the United Kingdom.Alex James’ novels are inspired by asperger syndrome, which is a form of autism. He believes it is a difference and not a disorder. His novels are influenced by the themes of alienation and empowerment. His characters are alienated. They must become empowered. The struggles his characters face mirror his own struggles in life – a fight to become something more!
Please check out my profile and books on goodreads
Alex James
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Roc Isle: The Descent
Hi! I'm Bruce Adams, and I've written "The Palace of Dreams"
I'm often told by folks that the genre of fantasy and science fiction cannot explore important issues, but I beg to differ. I'm always interested in the moral choices that characters make, and how their perspectives change as the story develops. I think these questions are universal. It doesn't matter if the person facing them uses magic or travels to other dimensions.
The Palace of Dreams takes the reader on a gripping, unforgettable adventure. Del Verdan, a young Talent gifted with telekinetic abilities that enable him to control the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water, is still untrained in these faculties. Unrestrained use of his power would lead to a horrible death by depletion. When Del's parents are murdered and his younger brother, Wil, kidnapped by forces of the Phaton Empire, Del and his two childhood friends, Zack and Amela, find themselves on the run. Del is soon faced with the ultimate decision: make his way to the Academy of Talents to learn how to safely use his power, or try to rescue his brother, most likely dying in the process.
To make matters even worse, Del learns from Gerard Azron, the town drunk-turned-prophet, that he is the focal point of an ancient prophecy predicting a great cataclysm capable of destroying all life on earth. Gerard believes Del to be the strongest Talent in thousands of years-and the only Talent able to save the planet.
Torn between his loyalty to his brother and his responsibility to the rest of the world, Del embarks upon a journey that will alter him forever. And with a massive secret yet to be uncovered, Del's life will change in ways he never could have imagined.
The book is available at http://www.amazon.com/The-Palace-Drea...
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You can find the first three chapters on-line at both those sites.
You can also find reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Palace-Drea...
Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy!
Bruce Adams
Hello, I am a new Arthur of a Teen Paranormal Fantasy Series. Wishful Deviltry is book 1 of The Wishful Series and is available on Amazon Kindle. A lot of my friends have read it and told me that it is really good, but I would love to hear other peoples opinion on my book. Book Description:
Each person inherits an ancient genetic code from their biological parents. Unfortunately, not all humans are created equal. For some humans like Karis Kenzie the lottery of genes give some people exceptional powers. Karis and her best friend, Kaleb, can not wait until they turn sixteen to see what powers life will give them so they can transfer to a new school that will teach them how to control their powers. Unfortunately, mutated creatures attack them before they get their powers and separated them from both their families. Suddenly, Karis and Kaleb are forced to join a small group of teenagers that have powers in order to hide out at a school full of supernatural teenagers to keep them safe from evil.
Now they all have to survive a life altering event which will take them on a rollercoaster ride of different emotions including trust, jealously, lust, romance, sadness, and rage that will take them through a mind blowing battle in order to rescue their family and themselves.
This is definitely not SPAM..... Feel free to send me comments, opinions or even good advice. I need all the help I can get. My email address is leeannkelly2014@gmail.com
If you are interested in reading this book go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2EVIL6/r...
Thank You
LeeAnn Kelly
Greetings Fellow Willers,In case you haven't heard, the first book in the new fantasy series ' The Will Sagas'.
It's a story of a young group of misfit villagers who embark to discover the mystery of the Arkeiam Lectus; a most mysterious book with legendary power. But perhaps the greatest mystery of all is the power they discover in themselves—The Will—a powerful force in the universe that is no longer practiced except by the last surviving Willers.
Join with Herbert and company in this new family friendly adventure.
Demar
Looking for some reviewers for my ebook, "Charlie Briggs and the Witch's Emerald.” The story is about a young boy and his twin sister who are dragged unwillingly one night into an unknown world of adventure and danger. Its is up to Charlie and Mia, along with the help of a very stern dragon guide, to help save a trapped princess and change the destiny of Atronia forever.Its genre is middle grade and it is 237 pages. Here is a link to the eBook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I6TQCL... where it can be downloaded from the lender's library. If you’re interested I'd appreciate your time.
Thanks in advance,
Karen Pink
I'm blogging today about a staple of fantasy fiction--the monster as hero--and why readers are drawn to them: http://helencjohannes.blogspot.com/Bloodstone
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"I am the daughter of Elaar, born in a world very far removed from this one. My long ago love brought me here, to Home, and dropped me at the feet of Soldiers, knowing that they'd kill me for being my mother's daughter. It was punishment for letting Others steal ours."
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