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[Paulette]

Just a word of warning: your dream guy may be your worst nightmare: http://youtu.be/h2bMiyAmlas

[Guy]

Hi,

My name is Guy Pettengell and I have written two books so far. The first is called Dominant Species (the rise of the vampires). A vampire story with a difference:

The year is 2033 and following a nuclear holocaust New York City is wrapped in the constant darkness of a nuclear winter. But it is a darkness that has unleashed an even greater horror, as rising from the ashes a new hierarchy has formed; a hierarchy of vampires.

Now a battle for freedom rages between Vampire and Man. But there are internal battles that threaten both sides as well. As the vampires struggle against their very nature to create a stable society in which they can rule, the few human survivors living outside the ‘sanctuary’ fight not only for their lives but more importantly for their freedom.

Dominant Species (the rise of the vampires) tells the story of Jake Bradshaw who has to overcome his own relentless feelings of guilt following the death of his parents; a consequence of his escaping from the sanctuary as a child. It is a guilt that has driven a wedge between him and his younger brother, Max. Now Jake must overcome this rift in order to unite and lead the resistance against Karick, the vampire overlord.

You can read more at http://www.guypettengell.com/

My second book is called 'The Gift of the Dark (The Sword of Altimar)' and is the first in a series of fantasy books. It will be available for Kindle very shortly, but in the meantime here's a brief taster:

Chidar was known as the ‘key-maker’, with a natural understanding of the great flows of energy within the universe. Over the years he had earned a reputation that struck fear into the hearts of men, fast becoming one of the world’s greatest sorcerers. That was until he made his biggest mistake and took an apprentice. It was a mistake that would cost his world, and others, a terrible price.

More soon!

You can read my Author interview at: http://awesomegang.com/guy-pettengell/

[Clive]

Hi, my name is Clive Anthony and I have just added my new fantasy novel Wildmind, details here - wildmind:

An epic fantasy packed with intriguing characters and rich with action.

Everyone knows that people using the ancient magic of the mind will go mad, lose control, and kill themselves along with anyone near them. That’s why they’re called wildminds. That’s why they’re hunted and burned in public.

So how is it that the primitive dog-breeding tribes, the Dogmen, are able to use their wildminds to help them in a highly improbable invasion? Attacking the mighty Empire of Searleddon, they magically control huge wolfhounds, deflect arrows, and even seize control of their enemies’ minds, without going wild.

Two men are pivotal in the defence of the Empire, though they could hardly be more different. Varik Tojen is the heroic soldier with exceptional sword-fighting skills and a troubled personal history. Mal Respler is the timid functionary, cynical about his role directing the persecution of wildminds. One leads from the front while the other trembles in the background. Yet both shape world-changing events, and both have their own worlds turned inside out.

Countess Wayfender and Lae Kinimirra are two women from opposite ends of the social classes, yet they work together in a rebellious cabal. They uncover political and religious intrigues suggesting that the Dogmen have had help from inside the Empire.

While the power games play out, people will die. Dogmen soldiers rampage through the land, led by wildminds with their fierce wolfhounds.

Amazon -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IK4UBH0
Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clive-A...

I'm really enjoying Goodreads, great to meet you all!
Clive

[Andi]

Huddled in the shadows, Jae watches while one of the Mé'Draak brands his cellmate as a slave before viciously dragging him from the room. Feeling the weight of the metal collar around his neck, Jae is left alone to contemplate his own fate. Will the afternoon session finally Break him? Will it kill him? Or will he end up like the boy, a helpless pawn neither living nor dead?

Find out in Redemption a dark fantasy short story now available on Kindle!

[Forrest]

Hello, all! World-Fantasy Award Winner, Forrest Aguirre here. My novel, Heraclix & Pomp, about a flesh golem discovering his pre-rebirth past and a fairy faced with the possibility of death for the first time in her immortal existence, is forthcoming from Resurrection House/Underland Press and is available for preorder or to add to your Amazon.com Wishlist RIGHT NOW at Amazon.com! Have a look and please tell all your friends about it!

[Gerald]

I have a giveaway going on till March 10 for my book "The Amazing Crystal"



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The Amazing Crystal
by Gerald Lizee

Giveaway ends in 11 days (March 10, 2014)

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Enter to win

[Stephen]

Hi all,

I just want to spread the word that 10 e-copies of Worlds Apart my paranormal romance action adventure are up for grabs in the Paranormal and Horror lovers Read to Review program. Sign up quick before they are all spoken for.
To take advantage of this opportunity just go to: www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1718481-... and announce your intentions. Reviews are expected by the program within 3 weeks of receiving the book.

Stephen B. Pearl

In Worlds Apart Markus, a wizard from a parallel Earth, travels to our world in a bid to stop a blight that is destroying his own. Here he meets Alcina, a Wiccan Priestess, who is in a custody battle over her son, Tim, against Carl, the boy’s sire, who abandoned her when she was pregnant eight years before. Carl has the backing of a dangerous religious cult in his bid to take custody.
Can Alcina save Tim, even with the help of her bizarre, intriguing visitor? Can Markus save his world with the aid of this alien enchantress and what of the bond that grows between them? Can even love triumph when you are Worlds Apart?

Worlds Apart

[Tristen]

Killing a main character is sometimes as bad as a family member's death.... I wanna cry...

[John]

Don't miss out on JRD's steampunk novel, Stxeamtown on sale at Amazon!!!

Stxeamtown

Trip and Lyrica come from opposite sides of the creek that defines the borderline of Streamtown. The mercantile North Side and the agrarian South Side observe different customs and lifestyles that segregate the neighborhoods. Trip and Lyrica communicate by signals across the rooftops and eventually meet and fall in love, only they realize they will have to flee the Aboveground and start a new life in a 'low ground' society they have never known.

The young lovers soon learn of the plight of the banished rooftop children, and fight for their rights as citizens of Streamtown. But Lyrica's jilted suitor from the Aboveground conspires with Trip's ex-friends to kidnap Lyrica and return her to the rooftops. The Aboveground society is uncovered in the process, and Trip and Lyrica are forced to intercede on behalf of their childhood neighbors, facing the wrath of their new benefactors.

[Bonnie]

My new book, Desiccate: Sphere of Vision Book One, is finally up on Amazon. http://amzn.to/1ca2Iw5

I've had two reviews so far and I'm very happy with the initial responses.

Leya Truelong has the potential to become a powerful Double Vision Mistress, if she can control her impulsiveness and temper and avoid being stripped of her gifts in a painful and debilitating ritual. But, Zendra, a devious bully, knows exactly how to rouse Leya’s anger. The girls’ battle of wits mirrors the greater conflict between the Mistresses and the renegades. Can Leya, a simple peasant girl, hold her own in a world of deception and betrayal?

[Daphne]

My latest book is a collection of fantasy short stories!

myBook.to/amznFairies

In this collection of short stories, enter a world where a young woman paints the future, for a terrible price, and an automaton comes to life; where wizards roam the night, ice pixies invade every Yuletide and a vampire meets Death on a rainy night. Here, a musician plays cards with a fairy king in a game that isn’t really about cards at all, and a king’s long-suffering councillor must figure out a way to deal with a very pesky monster.

Learn the price of immortality and the meaning of loss, and discover the power of love, humour and friendship in these 17 tales of magic and wonder.
Explore the evanescent world of the Hinterlands, where words, wishes and music are so much more than you would ever expect…

[Stephen]

Free Promotion on Smashwords (also Kobobooks.com)


My short story 'Xana-La' is now free to download as an ebook short story. This story was originally published in Allen Ashley's anthology 'Where Are We Going?' published a couple of years ago by Eibonvale Press.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

This is the short story that inspired me to write my forthcoming novel 'Hairy London,' which will be published very soon by the Infinite Press (Infinity Plus). Enjoy!

"An interesting and well written adventure story, which reminded me a bit of good old-fashioned adventure stories" (Rising Shadow)
"This irreverent story is full of eccentric chaps, and gleaming with brass." (Warpcore)
"... exuberantly off the wall... a glorious tale of adventure and derring do, as explorers set off to a mythical land simply to prove its existence, but in doing so must take on the laws of time and space, the whole thing gleefully over the top and informed by a pseudo steampunk sensibility." (Black Static)

[Tristen]

Hey y'all!
Just a reminder, the giveaway for a signed copy of my book ends in 3 days! The Resistance: Carter: Book 1

[A.M.C.]

Hi all! My debut novel is now released, description as follows:

Nearly 10 years after witnessing the death of his family during an alien invasion, Alex is recruited as part of an elite group tasked with engaging the aliens at their home planet before they return to enslave mankind. However the group soon realise that their foe and the Galaxies are far more deadly and ruthless than they feared, and learn from another alien race the true extent of the 5 power forces which wield unlimited supremacy. After accidentally harnessing one of these powers it becomes clear that Alex’s fate is intertwined with the destiny of the power forces, and he becomes embroiled in a battle with the vast armies of his dark enemy across the Galaxies, leading to a momentous battle which will define the destiny for all living beings throughout the cosmos. Fast paced, full of action but with a real violent edge this book is ideal for anyone who enjoys Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones!

Interested? Check it out now - http://t.co/v4OAPslShY

[Nihar]

I really like fantasy books, especially ones that deal with adventure. Let me know if any of you have suggestions for good books to read!

Also, I'm working on an inspirational sports book right now too! Can't wait to share the details with you soon :)

-Nihar
www.niharsuthar.com

[Lea]

Hi, I'm Lea Carter. I'm an Indie or Self-published author of light fantasy. The first three books of my series, Silver Sagas, follow the story of a young fairy princess (not quite a hundred years old) who finds herself rapidly propelled from being "the youngest" member of the royal family to active involvement in the governing of her tribe.
While this is "light" fantasy (as opposed to dark), these stories will probably be most enjoyed by persons in the 6th grade or older.

[Igor]

Hi guys and gals,

My name is Igor Ljubuncic. In formal circles, I am a Linux geek, with technical books and professional publications in leading magazines, and a website that draws 1.3 million views each month.

But I also have a gentle side to my soul, or not really, because I write dark, grim fantasy for adults.

I have already published two books in my four-book epic fantasy series, The Lost Words. The names are The Betrayed and The Broken.



Overall, over 65 reviews with the average rating of roughly 4/5, plus a nice cover of The Betrayed by Midwest Book Reviews in August 2012.

Here is the backcover blurb of The Betrayed, and don't ask for The Broken, because it contains spoilers. But I'm sure you will manage:

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In the ancient land of the Realms, where armies clash and heroes arise, only the most cunning and courageous can redeem a war torn land from certain annihilation. The Betrayed, Igor Ljubuncic's epic, gritty fantasy novel, spins a searing tale of a world in the throes of war. With furious, fast-paced action and fascinating characters, this wildly inventive saga will thrill anyone who demands fantasy at the top of its game.

A war is brewing in the Realms. When the new religious sect of Feor from Caytor invades the Safe Territories, the home of the old gods, Commander Mali of Eracia scrambles to counter its advance. To that end, Adam, an Eracian prostitute who awaits hanging, is spared to join the army. In the Territories, a former criminal Ayrton and his young protégée Ewan face the threat of the invaders. Can the ruthless followers of Feor be stopped, and the old faith be saved?

As nations clash, old rivalries are set aflame and nothing seems sacred, sinister and ancient secrets are revealed. With wit and adrenalin, The Betrayed weaves a taut and textured landscape of warring factions, foes and allies, to deliver a full-on fantasy tale for the ages.

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I have also contributed a story to a world-end anthology. Hugh Howey and Michael J. Sullivan are some of the other authors, too, so it's a great honor for me to be included in the cool gang. You might want to sample this too:



Finally, book three is coming out in about 3-4 months, and I am going to write a new, unrelated work soon.

If you like, you can check my book series website:
http://www.thelostwordsbooks.com/

And follow on FB, if you care about that kind of thing :)
https://www.facebook.com/thelostwords...

Thanks for reading this far.

Regards,
Igor

[Jeramy]

Igor wrote: "I am a Linux geek

You had me at "Linux geek" :-)

Looking forward to checking out some of your work!

Here's my debut science fiction/fantasy adventure if you're interested, Igor:


Souls of Astraeus

[M.T.]

Hello there, I have been lurking on this group for a while and I'm delurking to tell you about my free book.


Few Are Chosen is a story set in a parallel reality about an outlaw, with eyes in the back of his head who becomes a getaway driver. It contains flying car chases, an unspeakable baddie, silly names, many weird and wonderful creatures, lots of jokes and sarcasm. There's even a bit of romance in the second book.

It's the first in a trilogy and to celebrate the upcoming release of books 3 and 4 quite - yeh, I got the numbers a bit wrong it's a 4book trilogy - it's free, everywhere.

It's been out a while and has been well received by readers, so if you'd like to give it a whirl please help yourself.

Thanks.

All the best,

MTM

[[deleted user]]

Hello,

My book American Specter is now available on Amazon Kindle for $1.99. If you are a blogger and would like to review the book in exchange for a free e-ARC please let me know and I'll e-mail one to you.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...

FBI Agent Audra Wheeler has been haunted for the last thirteen years by a paranormal attack that left her sister, Kendra, in a coma. Mentored by FBI Assistant Director Jonathan Cordero to investigate crimes committed by specters, Audra believes she is on the trail of a serial killer specter with a MO very similar to her sister’s attacker. The investigation takes her to a small town of Specter, Georgia, a haven for ghosts who exist among the living.

[W.J.]

Hi everyone, my name's Wendy & am the author of the Crystal Keeper trilogy. I'm a stay at home mum with 2 boys, and started writing seriously in my mid thirties after taking a career break from my profession as an Occupational Therapist working in stroke rehab. It was during this break that I decided to pursue a different path as a writer.

The plot for the trilogy came to me during this time & I felt compelled to put my ideas & vivid imagination into words so began writing the first book, 'The Caves of Tavannar' which gives you a taste of what is to come in the following books.

The first book is set between contemporary Scotland and the fictional World of Galidom. The protagonist in the story is Josie Jenkins, a troubled thirteen year old girl who is struggling to cope with the fallout of her parents' separation and the torment of being bullied at school. The discovery of a family secret draws Josie into the strange, alien world of Galidom, where she finds herself at the centre of a dark conflict.

It is a story of friendship, courage, sacrifice and hope,which will take you on an extraordinary journey, where the entwined strands of time and destiny come full circle in a thrilling and unexpected conclusion.

As an indie author it can be an uphill struggle to get your work noticed so if there is anyone on the group that enjoys this genre, any reviews would be greatly appreciated.

I know people are reluctant to read self published novels, and in particular if there's not another book to follow, but my work has been professional edited and am beavering away on book 2. I can only write part-time so the next book will not be ready until next year, but hope someone might be willing to give it a try.

http://amzn.to/1dEF6g4
http://amzn.to/15mCVLL

[C.L.]

Hello everyone :)

My first published novel, The Crown of stones: Magic-Price is the first book an epic fantasy trilogy. My story follows a man struggling with an innate addiction to magic, born into a world where magic users are reviled, not revered.

The description is below, but if it interests you, please check out my Goodreads reviews. One likened the story to a roller coaster ride. So if you like action with lots of twists and turns, I hope you'll give it a try.

Ian Troy is one of the Shinree, a fallen people with an inherent addiction to magic. Scorned and reviled for the deadly side of their spells, the Shinree are bred as slaves. Their magic is suppressed by drugs and used only as it serves the purposes of the other races. Descended from a long line of soldiers, Ian is conscripted into the Rellan army and made to fight in their longstanding conflict against the ruthless Langorian invaders. The downfall of Rella imminent, Ian goes against orders and turns to the Crown of Stones, an ancient Shinree relic of untold power. Ignorant of its true purpose, Ian uses the crown to end the war, and pays a terrible price.

A decade later, still tortured by the aftermath of that day, Ian lives as a bounty hunter in self-imposed exile. Having renounced his magical heritage, he curbs his obsession with a steady stream of wine and regret. He struggles to put it all behind him, until a fateful encounter with a pretty assassin brings Ian’s past crashing into the present.

Targeted by a rogue Shinree, and a ruthless old enemy, Ian is forced to use magic again. His deadly addiction is rekindled and his life of isolation is brought to a swift end. With the land he gave up everything to protect once more in jeopardy, and his people’s future at stake, Ian becomes embroiled in a violent race for control of the Crown of Stones.

To save the realms and those he cares for, Ian must embrace the one thing he fears most: his own power.


*Please note: The Crown of Stones is not YA.

Here is my Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/C.L.-Schneider/...

I've been writing (mostly fantasy) since I was 16, but I'm a newbie as far as publishing goes. Would love to connect with readers and other fantasy authors on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CLS.Author
And on Twitter @cl_schneider

Thanks so much :)

[Larry]

Hey Everyone,
To coincide with the latest stop on my national radio tour (88.1 FM Long Island, NY on Tuesday 11am streaming WWW.WCWP.ORG) my new book NOT FROM AROUND HERE is on sale with the ebook available on Amazon for only $0.99 for the next week or so. This book is a collection of connected stories that all come together in the final, title story. This book spans many genres, so I'm posting it in a few categories. The Kingsman Newspaper said the book "is as exciting as it is scary," Blogcritics.org made it an "Editor's Pick!" and the Seattle Post Intelligencer website said, "Hochwald does a great job of building his protagonists with believable characteristics, as well as making them memorable...his descriptions draw a vivid picture that is often difficult with short stories." You can find the book on sale here: http://tinyurl.com/mnzra53 Thank you and I hope you enjoy it! Be well!

[Aurora]

Hi fabulous folks,
My name is Aurora Whittet and I published my first YA Fantasy Paranormal Romance novel Bloodmark in November 2013! Bloodmark is a classic tale of love and good verses evil with a juxtaposition of an ancient culture of werewolves and present day combined with a fierce heroine who must fight for love! Available in hardcover and ebook on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and iTunes.

There is a current giveaway you can check out on GoodReads https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

The second novel in the Bloodmark Saga called Bloodrealms will be out Fall 2014! You can follow my blood at Bloodmarksaga.com to learn about all the happenings!

When I'm not writing I'm a designer by day, a wife and a mother and loving life! I'm excited to be part of the community.

[Andy]

Hello, I'm Andy Peloquin, a fantasy reader who loves to write. Launching soon is my book, In the Days: A Tale of the Forgotten Continent:

The Empire of Atlantis: the most powerful nation in the world. Peace reigns across the continent, and an age of prosperity and enlightenment has made the Empire the center of the globe.
But, beneath the peaceful façade of life in the Imperial City, trouble is brewing. Assassins lurk in the shadows, intrigue abounds in the court of the Empress. Will political ambitions topple the House of Tah, or could the threat be one much more sinister in nature? Dark forces threaten the land, and the future of the Empire is at stake.
One man is shown a glimpse into the future--a future that could be, or the future that is destined to come?
This is the tale of the last days of the great Empire - the Empire that the world forgot. This is the story of Atlantis, in the days when it ceased to be.

[Mitch]

Hello, my name is Mitch Rowland. I'm the author of the Sword of Eternity series, which currently has two installments (Eternity's Reach and Eternity's Redemption). These first two books tell the story of Lincoln Maxwell, a legal proofreader (from our world) who is beaten down by modern life. His debt, manipulative ex-girlfriend, and dead-end job make him believe that death is the only way out. But, when he commits suicide, he does not find peace. Instead, he finds Idalore, a mystical world, brought to its knees by a powerful Warlord. Through no fault of his own, Lincoln finds himself in possession of the Sword of Eternity. This enchanted blade is said to be the weapon of heroes, wherein it chooses a 'host' and its magic will thereafter respond to no one else.

Despite his status in the world he left behind, The Sword of Eternity chooses Lincoln as its next hero and this warlord, Corvus, as its target. Lincoln must then decide if he was right to commit suicide, or if there is something more inside him.

The Sword of Eternity series has two primary inspirations. The first is the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I played the game at a young age and it created, in me, a love of the fantasy genre that hasn't diminished since. When I set out to write an epic fantasy novel, I knew that I wanted to capture the essence of the genre I loved so much, as well as create a sword that had as much importance and personality as the Master Sword.

The second inspiration was the Harry Potter series. Unlike the video game, I encountered these books a little after the intended age. I believe I was seventeen when I read the first in the series and I felt somewhat bummed that I had passed the age at which I would have received my Hogwarts letter. Not that I actually expected to get one, but there is something to be said about immersion. So, I set out to create a fantasy world that an adult could travel to through a link in our world. Thus, Idalore was born. The final product falls somewhere between Terry Goodkind and Terry Pratchett. It's the growth of a broken man into something more, with enough humor to remind the reader that he is still from our world.

With that, I want to say thank you to this group, for being a great resource for authors and readers alike. And, I look forward to participating more in the Goodreads community!

[Andy]

Mitch wrote: "Hello, my name is Mitch Rowland. I'm the author of the Sword of Eternity series, which currently has two installments (Eternity's Reach and Eternity's Redemption). These first two books tell the st..."

Looks like a nifty story, Mitch! Hope it's going well for you.

[K.L.]

Greetings, All,

I write in several dark fiction genres, with fantasy and speculative fiction among them.

I'm always on the look-out for reviewers who will honestly review my work. And I do mean honestly, regardless of verdict.

Presently, my book in most need of reviews is Strange Eight, a short story collection of dark fantasy and speculative fiction.

Strange Eight can be sampled at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or SmashWords if you would like to take a peek before requesting a copy.

It's available in paperback and ebook, according to the reviewer's preference. You can contact me for a review copy via GoodReads or kathy@klnappier.com.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Many thanks and best regards~ Kathy

[D.J.]

I am the author of The Worst Misery a novel about a man suffering through the torments of hell. You can pick it up on amazon or the Barnes and Noble website.

I am happy to say that I was able to get an editor so a fully revised version should be coming out ASAP!

Please check it out!

[Claire]

Good evening, everyone. I'm learning my way around Goodreads, and I wanted to stop in, introduce myself, and mention my forthcoming book, first in a new series.

I'm Claire Ashgrove, sometimes known as Tori St. Claire, and even other times known as Sophia Garrett. We'll stick with "Claire". It's easier :)

By day, I do website maintenance for a small local business and by night I write and operate Finish The Story, an editing house. I've been published and reared in romance, but I'm launching a new Urban Fantasy series that's not necessarily romance on April 21st. I've spent the better part of a year diligently working on this book, and am really excited about the launch. But since it's a newer market for me, and deviates from what I've been doing, I'm also seeking *honest* release day reviews. If anyone is interested, I could part with about 10 ARC copies (Digital).You can reach me via message here or email claire@claireashgrove.com.

Anyway, here's the back cover, and I hope you might take the time to check it out!


Before The Storm
April 21, 2014

Halle Rhoads has a terrifying gift--she can kill with the fury of the storm.

She should have known that kind of power wouldn't go unnoticed. Thrust into a world full of dark magic with a handsome stranger who claims he can teach her, she struggles to master her abilities and stumbles onto a dangerous truth. She's a windwalker, the chosen vessel of the ancient dragons who once ruled the world. Many will stop at nothing to possess the power in her blood, should they discover her secret. With necromancers hunting her and Halle's closest allies guarding secrets, mastering her magic becomes a matter of necessity.

But accepting her destiny is altogether different. For doing so means she must sacrifice everything.

Best,
Claire
www.claireashgrove.com

[Taylor]

Hello everyone!

I am Taylor Ann Bunker, the author of the fantasy eBook Witch In The Woods, the first in a new 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.

My book is available on Amazon, Smashwords, and the Barnes and Noble website!
Witch In The Woods

[Aida]

Hello there :) My name is Aida Jacobs, and I am the author of Dragon Guardian: Fire, which marks the first installment in what is to be my epic swords & sorcery fantasy.

Primordya was once a world of peace where man, dwarf and elf lived in harmony while aligning themselves against their common enemy--the dark elves. But such a balance could not last forever. Having enslaved the dwarves, the dark elves--led by their queen, Nahga--have now turned their ambitious gaze to the surface world. The realm of man was the first to fall, and the realm of the elves hangs on by a mere thread.

Unwillingly thrust into a war that was centuries in the making, Princess Marin Draconya--daughter of Ronar, mortal High King of Primordya, and Niamh, elven Princess of Silvistri--must brave her way through the wilds after her parents and sister are viciously murdered by Nahga. Taken under the wing of the powerful mage, Nicodemus, Marin learns not only to master the raw magic coursing through her veins, but also of her true destiny as a Dragon Guardian--a rare and powerful mage with the ability to command all dragons.

In order to achieve this destiny, Marin must journey to the shrines of the four Elemental Dragons and prove to them that she is indeed worthy of her birthright. Only then will she be able to unite the people of Primordya under a unified banner and defeat Nahga and her massive army

[Guy]

Hi there everyone!

I'd really appreciate your thoughts and views...

My new fantasy books: A Gift of the Dark (Parts 1 and 2) are now available in the Kindle bookstore. They are the first two books in a series called Return of the Dark.

However one of the things I've learned quickly as a writer is that you have to develop a whole range of other skills (one being Website design!)and I'd therefore be really interested in any thoughts you might have on my website:

http://www.guypettengell.com

Also, if interested, you can read the outlines for my books (as well as the first chapter for each title) Any feedback on the material would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanking you in anticipation

My best regards

Guy

[Helen]

I'm Helen C. Johannes, author of fantasy romance published by The Wild Rose Press. My new release, BLOODSTONE, a dark fantasy Beauty-and-the-Beast re-imagining, is currently reduced in price on Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00G8GTHRC

Bloodstone
What 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?

My EPIC winning first novel, THE PRINCE OF VAL-FEYRIDGE is also currently on sale on Amazon: http://amzn.com/B003JH8CO2

The Prince of Val-Feyridge

Prince Arn has a destiny-an ancient throne-but he’s not waiting for fate to deliver when he can act now, before his enemies organize against him. The healer Aerid longs for her barely remembered homeland. Marked out by her gift and her unusual looks, she insists she is no witch. The swordsman Naed hopes to honorably defend his uncle’s holding, but he harbors a secret fascination for the exotic healer. Prince Arn’s campaign against Aerid’s homeland throws them into a triangle of forbidden love, betrayal, and heartbreak. Only when they realize love is blood-kin to friendship, and neither is possible without risk, can they forge a new alliance and restore a kingdom.

[Paulette]

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Of the Lilin Customer Review Contest from 5/8/14 until 7/8/14.

[Danielle]

Hello,

My name is Danielle Ackley-McPhail and I have six fantasy novels.

The newest is Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn, co-written with Day Al-Mohamed.

It is a steampunk retelling of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

I am also the senior editor of the Bad Ass Faeries anthologies.

[Victoria]

Hi everyone!

My name is Victoria, but feel free to just call me Tori.

I read a fair few fantasy books, and the books I write do often have a fantasy theme, but they're children's books, so I've posted about them in the children's fiction section instead of this section. I've had positive reviews from adults too though; I know for a fact I have a fan over the age of 60, and I'm not talking about my Grandma either, LOL!

[Regina M.]

Hey everyone, please go add my book Resurrection by Regina M. Joseph (myself) to your want to read list, thank you for your support.

[A.M.C.]

Hi Guys;

Really need some more reviews for my SciFi adventure meets fantasy epic book, Salvation.

You can check out the synopsis and feedback to date here;

http://ow.ly/unnaO

Happy to send free copy in exchange for review; if interested send me your email address.

Thanks

[Lee]

Hello!

I've written two fantasy novels and one short story.

The Fallen: The Fallen is the first of a series called The Greatest Sin, which follows the trials and travails of a snarky fortune teller who hates people while simultaneously needing them to retain her sanity. Chavali is a contact telepath and a seer, which means she's seen way too much about way too many people to have any respect whatsoever for anyone. Book 2 is already written and in revisions!

Damsel in Distress: Damsel In Distress is a standalone novel. It's one part Regency, one part adventure, and one part horror story. Sabetia meets the man of her dreams, only to discover he's really the man of her nightmares. Raised to be docile and submissive, it takes a jolt to the system to wake her up, and once she's awake, she'll never go back to sleep.

Shadow & Spice: Set in the same world as Damsel In Distress, Shadow & Spice is lighter fare, in every way. Three words: cats, adventure, romance. This short story follows Shadow, a familiar with the night off. He gets himself into trouble and back out again, and maybe finds love along the way.

[Rose]

Hello!

Immortal Requiem is my first full length novel, in a series of five.

Nearly one hundred and fifty years have passed since the apocalypse took place, leaving the world in an eternal night and awakening all matter of supernatural beings imaginable—ravaging and killing everything in their wake. Follow Evangeline, a half angel, half demon woman, who has had her emotions locked deep inside herself by the cursed blessing of immortality, as she travels the darkness of Europe's dangerous terrain, seeking the meaning to her seemingly endless life. Guided only by an old sorceress and her own conflicting instincts, Evangeline ignores the prophecies surrounding her parents and their death, carving her own way through the endless night of our now destroyed world. Killing demons, and evading angels around every corner, Evangeline ruthlessly fights for her friends—a half demon and a vampire—as they seek revenge for the loss of their loved ones, at the hand of a demon named Falter. A chance meeting with a half angel and a new realization spirals her world into new chaos as she struggles with her two opposing sides and what she must do. Endless action and emotion wait behind each page; breathtaking suspense and heart aching tragedy are never too far behind Evangeline as she struggles to learn who she really is, and how important she is to the existence of the whole world.

[Grace (LovingDemBooks)]

Hello,

I'm not an author, but I am an avid reader who book blogs and booktubes.

I love discovering and interacting with new authors!

[Robert]

My name is Robert Penner. I am a fantasy writer of Dark Moon Shadow and its introductory short story Protectors of the Realm. If you enjoy fantasy you might enjoy what I have to offer. Check out my blog site to see if this is for you. www.pennerstories.com/blog It's great to see so many fantasy writers.

[Robert]

My name is Robert Penner.
DARK MOON SHADOW...http://pennerstories.com/bookstore/
Before...Wizards protected the land from danger with an awesome display of light and power. Before...they went into hiding.
Then Darkness...
A terrible Dark Moon Shadow shrouds Elberoth as Elkzier pillage the countryside in search of those unchanged by the Dark Moon Magic. With much of the land under the Black Wizards control, he seeks to destroy the Wizards of old and absorb their power.
Timson, the son of a simple sap farmer, is among the few who have not succumbed to the Dark Moon Magic, and is devastated by the destruction of his village and family. In search of the Green Wizard, he learns of his true heritage while teaming up with Mantier, a gritty, seasoned soldier from Harkton. Timson and Mantier embark on a journey of life and death in an effort to save their homeland from the evil that holds it captive.

[Helen]

BLOODSTONE, dark fantasy romance, now available in paperback. Enter the Goodreads Giveaway May 6-20 to win a copy: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Bloodstone

[Helen]

Tina wrote: "Seems like a really good book. Def on my list!!! thank you Helen Johannes!!!Will recommend!!"

Thank you, Tina!

[[deleted user]]

Hello all! I am E.J. Norris, author of the newly published novel The Mirror and The Sword. I'm pretty new here on Goodreads, but I'm loving what I see here and I hope that you all will think of my epic tale as a rip-roaring good read. Here is the teaser.

"Prepare yourself for an epic journey!
In The Mirror and The Sword, young Tenny of Ked finds that all is not what it seems in his native land of Chereyla. He lives in a world full of lies which pave the way to death and destruction. With just a mirror showing a path and a sword for protection, Tenny journeys to the true kingdom and is faced with perils and dark forces at every turn."
Will he reach his destination alive?"

I really enjoyed writing this. It brought me light in the darkest of places and I hope it will do the same for you. It can be fond at the following link:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Mirror-Swor...

If you are eager and can't wait for the ebook to appear on the previous link. You can download it digitally here.
https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookst...

In addition to Goodreads, I have a page on Facebook and I'm on Twitter. God bless you all and keep a smile on. :) :)

[Heather]

Dear kind reviewers,

I would like to offer my dark historical fantasy, Waking the Merrow for your review consideration. My release date is June 9, 2014.
I would be happy to provide ARCs in your preferred format.

Synopsis:
In 1772, angry Rhode Island colonists set fire to a British ship, sparking the American Revolution. Taxation without representation was a motivator. So was the vengeful, man-eating mermaid who had it out for the commanding officer.

That was then. This is now.

Mermaids, or merrow, still hunt in Narragansett Bay, but these days they keep a lower profile.

At night, centuries-old Nomia seduces smutty frat boys, lures them into icy waters, and feeds them to her voracious kin. By day, she and her half-breed daughter attempt to blend at the coastal Village Playground.

But Nomia slips up. She makes a friend. Then she makes that friend disappear, and someone notices.

Thirty-something Evie McFagan just wants to make it through working motherhood. But she’s a blistering stew of issues—snarky alcoholic and a friendless funeral director who just witnessed Nomia dismembering a guy at the nearby yacht club.

When Evie believes a mermaid stole her baby, who will help? The Merrow of Ireland? Or maybe anti-hero Evie will surprise everyone, including herself, and will summon the strength to save her own family.

Intertwining the stories of two primordial families with the colonial history of Narragansett Bay, Waking the Merrow is a dark historical fantasy.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Heather Rigney
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
www.heatherrigney.com

[grace]

https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...
i just started so... this is it. i'm thinking of getting it published.

[R.L.]

Tales of the Crystal is a trilogy where the first book is in the middle of the timeline. But each one can be read as standalone.
Crystal Fire - What do a beautiful, buxom, veil dancer in the southern desert, a besotted drunk on the docks of the coast, and a tired, bent old woodsman miles from civilization have in common? They are all still smarting from the devastation of the last battle from using the most horrible of weapons, and they must now answer the call of the Crystal.


The Last Battle - A young Crystal Warrior archeologist thousands of miles from home in the wastelands of the deep desert searching for the 1000 year old buried temple of the Goddess Narine, a buxom and talented young Crystal Seeress, and an ancient witch bent on destroying the very thing that binds them all together, The Crystal.


The Twelve Tablets - The forgotten temple of the Goddess Narine, the mystical Lady Mist, and the sheik of all the lands corrupted by an ancient evil. An epic tale of magic, and warriors, flawed human beings overcoming their greatest challenge and tremendous odds.


A Mystical Fantasy

The Prophecy of Tara - An ancient power has arisen and seeks to subjugate all the lands. A vibrant young warrior woman must travel across the land to deliver critical information to a western wizard who will use that knowledge to subdue the evil power. She is joined in her perilous journey by a stranded star traveler, a giant from the north, ancient warriors from the time before and others. Together they see her past the many dangerous standing in her way, including an invincible and feared Shadow Dancer.

There are excerpts on Goodreads and www.rlkiser.com