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THE MIND-BLOWING FINALE TO THE DIAMOND PEAK FANTASY SERIES IS OUT NOW!

December 6, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

THE MIND-BLOWING FINALE TO THIS AWESOME  FANTASY SERIES IS OUT NOW! Yes; it is quite literally mind-blowing. Don't miss out on the award-winning Diamond Peak Fantasy Series. Each book in this new adult contemporary fantasy has been awarded an AIA Seal of Excellence in Independent Fiction.  (That means it's pretty good.) Book one has also been awarded a BRAG medallion for outstanding independent fiction. Get the full series now and read some real magic. What readers are saying about the series. “A beautifully written, exciting fantasy-adventure with vibrant description.” Krisi Keley, author of Mareritt. “A most exemplary work, a real joy to read. The colour, depth and vitality of both the writing and the narrative is stunningly good: the exploration of motives, outlooks and hopes of the characters quite intoxicating. It ranks as a true work of literary accomplishment.” Clive S Johnson, AIA reviewer. “In a new twist on fantasy, Tahlia puts characters in fantastical situations, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: contemporary fantasy, fantasy series, metaphysical ficton, new adult, young adult

Mist by Susan Krinard: Norse gods in San Fransisco; awesome urban metaphysical fantasy.

July 17, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Title: Mist Author: Susan Krinard Publisher: Macmillan-Tor/Forge Genre: Urban/metaphysical/magical realism fantasy Pub Date   Jul 16 2013 Mist grabbed me and pulled me right into the story from the beginning. It was as if I was there in San Francisco with Mist, a Vaylkerie and daughter of Freyer a powerful Norse god. Mist has been in Midgard - earth -for thousands of years, left here when the gods disappeared. She thought they'd gone forever but learns from an elf - she thought there were none of them left in Midgard either until he turned up - that they had been banished to a formless world, and now bridges were appearing between the worlds and the frost giants had begun crossing over. The action begins early. We just have enough time to get to know Mist before her world changes and she's battling for her life. She discovers that her lover of 6 months is in fact the trickster god Loki, master of the giants. He steals the staff entrusted into her care by Odin  - head god - and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 stars, metaphysical fiction, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: 5 stars, Book Review, contemporary fantasy, Fantasy novels review blogs, magical realism, metaphysical fiction

A surprising, gripping and somewhat profound contemporary fantasy: ‘Pilgrim of the Sky’ by Natania Barron

June 18, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Title: Pilgrim of the Sky Author: Natania Barron Publisher: Candlemark & Gleam Gebre: Contemporary /metaphysical fantasy Description Just when Maddie Angler thinks she's over the death of her longtime boyfriend, Alvin, she discovers that he's not only alive, but he may just be part god. And a killer. Now it's up to her to unite Eight Worlds she didn't even know existed in the first place, before chaos reigns. My Review Pilgrim in the Sky is a surprising, gripping and somewhat profound contemporary fantasy. It begins in our world, takes us on a shocking journey to another, and just when we think we have it all sorted it, we find ourselves one level deeper again. I loved it, not only because it’s a very different story but because it stretches your mind with metaphysical themes—alternate worlds, beings that are connected, the same yet different, linked, like the eight points of a compass through time and incarnations. Pilgrim in the Sky takes you on a journey that gets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: metaphysical fiction, Reviews Tagged With: Arts, Book Review, contemporary fantasy, fantasy, Fantasy novels review blogs, fiction, metaphysical fiction, Metaphysics, New Age, Queen Victoria

“Honestly? It was awesome!” Another review of ‘Stalking Shadows’

May 19, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Another stop on the blog tour. Today I'm at Crazy Four Books with the delightful Brenda. It seems that Stalking Shadows left her speechless. I quote,  "I can't even begin to describe all of the action you'll find in this highly imaginative journey." Curious? Pop on over and see what else she has to say. You'll also get the opportunity to WIN A COPY of Lethal Inheritance, book one in the Diamond Peak series. http://crazyfourbooks.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/vbt-review-and-giveaway-stalking.html?show Some of my readers may have noticed that this is a very relaxed blog tour. I booked visits for every second day, so I'd have some breathing space, which was just as well because my computer crashed yesterday and I had to do some time consuming damage control.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: 5 stars, best kindle books, Blog tour, Book Review, contemporary fantasy, Fantasy novels review blogs, funny cats, magical realism, Paranormal romance, urban fantasy, young adult

‘Just like the first book, this one kept me on the edge of my seat!’ A blog tour review of ‘Stalking Shadows’

May 16, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Another glowing review of Stalking Shadows. This kind of response is what keeps us authors writing, and the reviewer is from my target audience - a real young adult. A quote: 'This story is never what you expect. I eagerly await the next book!' I'm glad I can keep the surprises coming. Wait until you see the next book, Ariel's mum does something even I never expected. Be supportive and pop over to the Librarian's Book shelf to read the full review. http://thelibrariansbookshelf.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/mini-review-and-blog-tour-stalking.html   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: 5 stars, best kindle books, Blog tour, Book Review, contemporary fantasy, emotional intelligence, metaphysical fiction, urban fantasy, young adult

Blog tour, day 8, review – ‘If you like demons & crazy adventures then this is the book for you’

December 10, 2012 by Tahlia Newland

Day 8 of the Lethal Inheritance blog tour brings another positive review, this time from The Guide to Good Books. http://www.machasebookreviews.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/book-review-lethal-inheritance.html Thanks M. A Chase for taking the time to review my book. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, contemporary fantasy, Fantasy novels review blogs, The Guide to Good Books, young adult

‘Lethal Inheritance’ is out & with a special offer

October 11, 2012 by Tahlia Newland

The big news is that Lethal Inheritance, the YA contemporary fantasy novel that set me on this career as a writer is finally available for you to read. At this stage it’s only available on ebook and will only be made available on paperback if there is sufficient demand –that’s the new world of publishing folks. Special offer If you purchase Lethal Inheritance at the US Kindle Store or the UK Kindle store  before the end of the 21st October (next Sunday) and email the receipt to CP@centrepieceproductions.com you’ll receive A Matter of Perception free of charge. Here's the blurb If last night was real, Ariel should be dead. She’s not, but her mother has disappeared, there are bruises on her neck and the hideous beast in the photo looks frighteningly familiar.  You can’t send police into a tunnel that doesn’t exist after a villain they can’t see, so when shadow demons kidnap her mother, Ariel has to mount the rescue mission herself.  Hot on the trail, she enters a hidden layer of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: contemporary fantasy, Lethal Inheritance by Tahlia Newland, out now, special offer, young adult

Big news – enormous mind stretching stuff – a bunch of new releases

September 13, 2012 by Tahlia Newland

Okay, maybe it's not that big, but it is to me because I'm feeling really good about several things.  I have a whole bunch of awesome reviews for You Can't Shatter Me  (read the full bunch on its Goodreads page ) and things are moving along in the new release department. Run is out. This is the short story prequel to Lethal Inheritance and its free everywhere (except Amazon who are a bit slow getting it together.) You can get it for all devices at Smashwords and on epub at Kobo.It's a great introduction to the world of Lethal Inheritance and a wonderful reader wrote a terrific review of it here. The extended version of The Drorgon Slayer's Choice is out.  I'll be talking more about it in another post, but it's now a novella instead of a short story (16,000 words instead of 6,000), and richer for it.  Click on the cover for more info. I'm really proud of this one now. The second edition of A Matter of Perception is out. This includes the full novella length of The Drorgon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: book reviews, contemporary fantasy, Paranormal romance, urban fantasy

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The High Priestess: Persephone’s Return is the third book in Val Tobin’s Tales from the Unmasqued World Series, and in it she deepens and expands the stories from the previous two book. The book has two central story arcs based around characters we’ve met before. One arc follows Kelsey (a human) who is with Josh […]

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Yesterday I did a photoshoot for my renovated website. Take a look around, particulary at the home page (Click on my name at the top to go there). It’s designed for editing clients with my books secondary because I need to focus on the part of this publishing business that actually earns me more than […]

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