Review of humorous fantasy The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex by K.R.R. Lockhaven Kept hidden by the United States government for decades, the Site is a place where magic is real. But that doesn't mean that everything happening there is sparkly. Soul-sucking policies and layers of stifling bureaucracy threaten to take all the fun out of magic. … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex by K.R.R. Lockhaven
Interview+Giveaway: Frostborn by Michael Haddad
Interview with Michael Haddad, author of YA fantasy Frostborn The Frostborn—the one destined to end the war, the one blessed by the magic of Aether—was supposedly nothing more than a hopeless fairytale, a myth lost to time. But as the centuries-long war between the kingdoms of Eljud and Surtrol forces Elias Jökull to evacuate his … Continue reading Interview+Giveaway: Frostborn by Michael Haddad
Review+Giveaway: The Hallowmas Train by Gloria Pearson-Vasey
Review of historical fantasy The Hallowmas Train by Gloria Pearson-Vasey BOOK 1: Prosper Station With Hallowmas approaching, time travellers Azur Moonstorey and companions exit the local library to board the midnight train bound for 19th-century Prosper Station. Their mission: to rescue Azur's sister from the eerie dimension Vapourlea. BOOK 2: Black Springs Abbey After her … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: The Hallowmas Train by Gloria Pearson-Vasey
Exclusive Excerpt+Giveaway: City of Lights by Kelly Byrd
Featuring middle-grade fantasy City of Lights by Kelly Byrd What happens when oh so ordinary Mary Jingo, follows her instincts (and her nose) and ends up in a magical land Far From Home? In City of Lights, author Kelly Byrd introduces readers to Mary, who is one week away from finishing fifth grade. Mary’s mind … Continue reading Exclusive Excerpt+Giveaway: City of Lights by Kelly Byrd
Review+Giveaway: Dare by Christina Bauer
Review of YA fantasy Dare by Christina Bauer ***BEWARE*** If you don’t like pixies, then don’t read this diary. Also, if you don’t like pixies who become Queen of the Summer Fae and stay their sassy selves, then definitely don’t read this. I’ll never genuflect, suck up, or tone down. And I’m totally kicking it … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Dare by Christina Bauer
Excerpt+Giveaway: Critical Hit by W.M. Akers
Featuring mystery/thriller Critical Hit by W.M. Akers How do you win a game that’s trying to kill you? A twenty-nine year-old clerk at a games store in the Appalachian hamlet of Jett Creek, Tennessee, Callie Myles lives for the weekly RPG sessions run by her beloved brother and gamesmaster, LB. Under his watchful eye, she … Continue reading Excerpt+Giveaway: Critical Hit by W.M. Akers
Excerpt+Giveaway: Dutybound by Mark A. Alvarez II
Featuring fantasy Dutybound: Light Wings Epic Volume 1 by Mark A. Alvarez II The world was their creation until they sought to destroy it. Dutybound is the story of Terestria and its Virtues, heirs of nobility forced to face the Sins of their forefathers and bring their world from the brink of Darkness. Among them … Continue reading Excerpt+Giveaway: Dutybound by Mark A. Alvarez II
Review+Giveaway: She’s the One Who Gets in Fights by S. R. Cronin
Review of She's the One Who Gets in Fights by S. R. Cronin, a historical fantasy It’s the 1200’s, and the small realm of Ilari has had peace and prosperity for generations. That doesn’t mean every citizen is happy, however. Sulphur, the third of seven sisters, is glad the older two have been slow to … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: She’s the One Who Gets in Fights by S. R. Cronin
Audio Excerpt: Skin Curse by Kristin Jacques
Skin Curse by Kristen Jacques Narated by Amie Lyn Hornick, 9 hrs. 13 min. The Children of the Gate wait for the call to Rise. Azzy Brimvine knows her brother is in the vast city of Avergard. She must find him, but time is not on their side. In the House of Seven Smiles, Azzy … Continue reading Audio Excerpt: Skin Curse by Kristin Jacques
Review+Giveaway: Tools of a Thief by D. Hale Rambo
Review of Tools of a Thief by D. Hale Rambo, a fantasy novella How do you stop being a thief? Zizy assumed quitting her job, stealing from her boss, and flitting magically across the continent was one way to give it a go. Getting in and out of sticky situations is typically Zizy’s specialty. A … Continue reading Review+Giveaway: Tools of a Thief by D. Hale Rambo