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...]
Mist by Susan Krinard: Norse gods in San Fransisco; awesome urban metaphysical fantasy.
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...]
A surprising, gripping and somewhat profound contemporary fantasy: ‘Pilgrim of the Sky’ by Natania Barron
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...]
“Honestly? It was awesome!” Another review of ‘Stalking Shadows’
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...]
‘Just like the first book, this one kept me on the edge of my seat!’ A blog tour review of ‘Stalking Shadows’
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...]
Blog tour, day 8, review – ‘If you like demons & crazy adventures then this is the book for you’
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...]
‘Lethal Inheritance’ is out & with a special offer
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...]
Big news – enormous mind stretching stuff – a bunch of new releases
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...]
