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A Q&A with Joe Bonadonna of Heroika, Dragon Eaters

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Hey folks,

Today I have an interesting one for you, and a little different format from usual. A little Q&A with Joe Bonadonna , one of the authors of the fantasy short story collection Heroka: Dragon Eaters. The rest of the post takes us the novel itself, and a brief bio on the editor (and also one of the authors) of the book, Janet Morris. 

Unfortunately we are a bit outside of the timeframe for the giveaway, but still it is an interesting read. Read on below to find out what’s it like to grow up in a book bindery, and some dips into what one of the other authors, Joe Bonadonna uses for her inspiration to write. There is also some good information there for any of you fellow writers out there, especially the points on dialog!

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A look into “The Caves of Glass”

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Hey folks, today we are taking a brief delve (hah, cave puns) into The Caves of Glass, by C.A. Gray, courtesy of the good folks at Silver Daggers (who are also hosting a giveaway of a 10 dollar gift card, read on for more info).

It’s one of those ye old epic fantasies, and looks quite interesting. I’ve picked it up myself, and perhaps in the next few months I shall give you all a rolling of a review. Till then, check it out more below!

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Review Request: The Last Keeper by J.V. Hilliard,

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Born blind, Daemus, Keeper of the Forbidden, is the only one of his colleagues that can truly see. His nightmares are the key to stopping Graytorris and his mad quest for revenge against the order that cursed him.

On the other side of the kingdom is Ritter and Addilyn, who sacrifice much to discover the source behind the realm’s instability. All roads lead to Castleshire however, and the two different groups must in the end unite to confront the threat menacing all.

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Book Spotlight: Wizardom Legends

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Lately I have been on a bit of a Dungeons and Dragons fix, reuniting with a group of guys I played with (via discord) some fifteen years ago. Funnily enough, I came across an interesting little book courtesy of Silver Daggers Tours: Wizardom Legends: Temple of the Unknown by Jeffrey L. Kohanek. 

Looks like a light-hearted classic D&D romp to me, and on top of that he’s offering folks a chance to win a 20 dollar amazon gift card. Could be fun, see below to read more!

 

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Book Spotlight: Guardian’s Legacy

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Hey folks!  It has been awhile since I have featured a Young Adult book on this blog, and today we have an interesting one from Darren Simon, courtesy of the folks at Silver Daggers who reached out. Have to say, the fellow reminds me of some of my old gaming buddies back in the day: progressing from D&D, to JRR Tolkien, and off to the writing races. Funny how that seems to happen eh?

The folks over at Silver Daggers are also running a giveaway, click their link to check it out!

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Guest Post: Jane Shand, author of A Shimmer of Magic

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Today I am proud to welcome author Jane Shand to our little humble corner of the multiverse! Jane just released her YA epic fantasy, A Shimmer of Magic. It’s the first in the trilogy, and she’s dropping by today to share with us a little glimpse behind the scenes. So buckle up, and take a little ride into down ye-olde writer’s lane!

Did I mention there is also a giveaway?!

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Pandora’s box of world-building elements

"Curses of Scale is a Pandora’s box of world-building elements, and Reeves shows great skill at parceling out the pieces of lore and mystery that today’s fantasy readers crave. Readers will be sure to enjoy this crafty, utterly transportive novel." ~Red City Review

Curses of Scale

Curses of Scale
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2018-06-20T13:10:53+00:00

Curses of Scale

"Curses of Scale is a Pandora’s box of world-building elements, and Reeves shows great skill at parceling out the pieces of lore and mystery that today’s fantasy readers crave. Readers will be sure to enjoy this crafty, utterly transportive novel." ~Red City Review

A coming of age tale with a lot to say about life

" Curses of Scale is a coming of age tale with a lot to say about life and taking charge of one's destiny in the search for independence. " ~ Readers' Favorite

Curses of Scale

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2018-06-20T13:10:17+00:00

Curses of Scale

" Curses of Scale is a coming of age tale with a lot to say about life and taking charge of one's destiny in the search for independence. " ~ Readers' Favorite

A character-driven, fantasy adventure

‘A character-driven, fantasy adventure. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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‘A character-driven, fantasy adventure. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Vivid scenery and quirky characters populate The Melody of Three

"Each character has something driving them, some fierce motivation behind their actions, but the full importance of their goals isn’t quite revealed until the end, and sometimes not even then. Each character has flaws, personality quirks, and all the little details that make them full-fledged people and not just tropes or puppets – it’s easy to get interested and invested in what happens to them." IndieReader

The Melody of Three

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2021-10-06T13:42:13+00:00

The Melody of Three

"Each character has something driving them, some fierce motivation behind their actions, but the full importance of their goals isn’t quite revealed until the end, and sometimes not even then. Each character has flaws, personality quirks, and all the little details that make them full-fledged people and not just tropes or puppets – it’s easy to get interested and invested in what happens to them." IndieReader

An exquisitely written start

"Reeves writes with both the mechanical acuity of Shakespeare and the warm, wry wit of Terry Pratchett...This is an exquisitely written start to a new fantasy series that demonstrates the dangers of an irresistible distraction."Red City Review

The Melody of Three

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2021-10-06T13:45:08+00:00

The Melody of Three

"Reeves writes with both the mechanical acuity of Shakespeare and the warm, wry wit of Terry Pratchett...This is an exquisitely written start to a new fantasy series that demonstrates the dangers of an irresistible distraction."Red City Review
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