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Tahlia Newland

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Interview with R.L. King, author of the stunning Alastair Stone Chronicles.

January 16, 2017 by Tahlia Newland

Interview with R.L. King, author of the stunning Alastair Stone Chronicles.

Today I'm chatting to R.L King who writes the Alastair Stone books. This is one of my favourite series. It's perfect for you if you're into urban fantasy with great writing,  interesting well-developed characters, unusual plots and pacing that twirls you up into a cortext at the end. Tell me about your latest book My latest book is called Flesh and Stone. It’s Book 8 in my urban fantasy series, The Alastair Stone Chronicles. It’s a bit of an “origin story,” describing the circumstances under which Dr. Stone decided to move halfway around the world from England to teach Occult Studies at Stanford University in California. And naturally, while he’s dealing with various upheavals in his life including being dumped by his almost-fiancee, the culture shock of moving abruptly to a new country, and settling in with a new job, he also ends up in the middle of a serial-killer spree involving cannibals. As you do. J As an aside, this book was my project for the Stanford Online … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews Tagged With: series, urban fantasy

Free Ebooks: Teen Fiction and Magical Realism

January 8, 2016 by Tahlia Newland

Free Ebooks: Teen Fiction and Magical Realism

I have a couple of free ebooks available, Ariel's Dream and A Hole in the Pavement. Both are short stories ... Ariel’s Dream is a free urban fantasy introduction to my young adult series about Ariel's adventures in the hidden realm of Diamond Peak. I'm pretty sure that anyone who likes this story, which happens 3 years before the events portrayed in book one,  Lethal Inheritance, will like the series, and you don't have to be a teen to enjoy it, because it has many levels. Anyone who likes different books will like this because of its magical realism elements, meaning that the outer and the inner world of a character merge to create an apparently external world that is a metaphor for the internal one. How can you get this one of my free ebooks? Download it from Amazon by clicking this link <http://geni.us/bF0> which will take you to your local Kindle store. If the book doesn’t show up as free for you, (and it doesn't in some countries) then please help to make the book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: books for teens, free short stories, magical realism, Short stories, unusual books, urban fantasy

Excellent YA urban fantasy: ‘Sacrifice’ by Jennifer Quintenz

April 11, 2014 by Tahlia Newland

  'Sacrifice’ by Jennifer Quintenz is the third in the young adult Daughters of Lilith Series and it is every bit as good as the previous books. Quintenz knows how to hold a reader and keep them turning the pages to find out what will happen next. It’s a hard book to put down. The story revolves around a girl who though a succubus herself (a daughter of Lilith) she stands on the side of the sons of Adam in an age-old battle that, unknown by most humans, has been raging since the beginning of human history. She loves a boy that she cannot have without risk of draining his life-force, and this adds a bittersweet touch to a powerful story. This series has the vitality that makes the characters and the world they inhabit as real as our own. There’s plenty of action, but there’s also plenty of character development and growth that together deliver a very satisfying whole. The plot is gripping and often surprising, and the characters face moral dilemmas and terrible challenges that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 5 stars, Reviews, YA fantasy Tagged With: 5 stars, Book Review, Demons, Fantasy novels, Fantasy novels review blogs, lilith, urban fantasy, young adult

High action mystical fantasy quest: Nephilum Awakening by Henry R. Yarghn Jr

November 2, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Nephilum Awakening is a kind of mystical fantasy quest full of action, exotic temples, awesome superpowers and a budding romance. Kiran's father is kidnapped and the ransom is to find and deliver three special blades that form the key to the prison that holds the Nephilum's Fathers. Releasing them is supposed to bring whoever opens it ultimate power, others say it will bring death and destruction. The reader has to read to find out which it will be. Kiran is a Nephilim, only she doesn't know it until now when the Nephilim spirit in her begins to awaken. The plot has a couple of layers, the characters and their lives as they are in this world, and their Nephilum aspect as they existed in other bodies in the past. At first, Kiran sets out to do as she's told, but along the way, she begins to remember the past and her relationship with the other two Nephilum who are out to get her. As she learns more, the stakes increase and the story becomes more complex. Kiran, an old friend and an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fantasy, metaphysical fiction, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy novels, Fantasy novels review blogs, metaphysical fiction, urban fantasy

What do you do when you get a lovely new review?

July 27, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

You tell everyone about it! Demon's Grip now has two reviews and both are five stars. I shared Clive S Johnson's opinion a week or so ago, now Kevin Berry has posted his review on Amazon today. Both are Awesome Indies reviewers, so I take their views very seriously. I was very nervous to hear their opinion and pleased with their response. Demon's Grip was a difficult book to write, and I wasn't sure how it would be received, but apparently it's hitting the mark. Phew! Take a look here.  Similar to Mr Johnson, Mr Berry  says, "it is the best so far, both in terms of the action-packed storyline and the quality of the writing,"  and, "It is more than a standard YA fantasy story, though; the characters' internalisations and dialogue, and the progression of the plot itself, lead the reader to be more contemplative, even meditative, about the emotional issues involved. So it is certainly for readers who want greater depth in a novel."   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: 5 stars, Book Review, Fantasy novels, metaphysical fiction, urban fantasy, young adult

Another book flies into cyberspace; guest post for Pavarti Tyler

June 28, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Pavarti Tyler is another AIA (Awesome Indies Approved) author who writes magical realism and she has very kindly invited me to her blog to share my excitement at having a new book out. The post talks about the process of writing and how it feels to send a book out into the world. It also tells you a bit of the inside story on the series -  like why you should read it. :) So share some love with Pavarti, pop over and have a read. http://www.pavartiktyler.com/guest-post-from-tahlia-newland-on-her-newest-book/ And don't forget that, in celebration of the new release, Lethal Inheritance, book one in the Diamond Peak Series is only 99c on Kobo and Kindle until the 5th of July. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: Blog tour, Demon'd Grip, magical realism, Pavarti Tyler, urban fantasy, young adult

A well written, original YA urban fantasy: ‘Buried’ by Gerilyn Marin

June 19, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

Buried is a well-written, very original young adult urban fantasy, and is far better than some of the offerings from much larger publishing houses (this is from Curiosity Quills Press). It is well thought-out, well finished and very streamlined. Nothing necessary is missed and nothing is overdone. It flows well, unravelling the mystery at just the right pace, and the plot has enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. The story is about two teens. The boy, Grey,  has just arrived in Cadence's town. Yes, he's the new boy in school, and, yes, he is cute, but that's as far as the cliched YA beginning goes.  The story soon became unique; Cadence is barely aware of his cuteness, what bugs her about him is that he is not remotely perturbed by the strange poltergeist activities in the town. The town has always been like that, but someone from outside should be freaked out by dusters flying, unthrown by human hands, at a teacher, and other such things. So Cadence makes up a reason to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reviews, YA fantasy Tagged With: 'Buried' by Gerilyn Marin, 5 stars, Book Review, Curiosity Quills Press, Fantasy novels, Fantasy novels review blogs, urban fantasy, What makes a good novel, young adult

An AIA award for ‘Lethal Inheritance’

May 24, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

The Awesome Indies has announced my AIA Seal of Excellence in independent fiction award for 'Lethal Inheritance'. If you feel like giving a helping hand, pop over there and share the post link with your social networks. Also if you buy the book from there, you will be supporting the site. http://awesomeindies.net/2013/05/22/aia-seal-of-approval-for-excellence-in-fiction-awarded-to-lethal-inheritance-by-tahlia-newland/ It's nice to know that my own work meets the standards I set for receiving the Seal! I was worried there for a moment. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Seal of Excellence award, Awesome Indies Approved, book award, Fantasy novels, metaphysical fiction, urban fantasy, young adult

“Trust me when I say read this book” Latest awesome review & GIVEAWAY of Lethal Inheritance

May 21, 2013 by Tahlia Newland

  Today I'm with Stacy at Book Broads. She wrote a review of Lethal Inheritance today and will be publishing one of Stalking Shadows in a couple of days. Stacy's review isn't just high praise, it makes great reading. This reviewer has a unique and enjoyable voice. I loved the way she described the book. She didn't miss the light-heartedness in the story. "One wrong word and you are a human pancake" Thanks Stacy for the delightful review. So pop over and give her some support AND you get another chance to WIN Lethal Inheritance http://bookbroads.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/stalking-shadows-blog-tour-giveaway.html … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book talk Tagged With: 5 stars, best kindle books, Book Review, Fantasy novels, Fantasy novels review blogs, urban fantasy, young adult

“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

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