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- A.J.’s Completely Random Book Awards: 2024
A.J.’s Completely Random Book Awards: 2024 A lot of bloggers do top 5 or top 10 lists at the end of the year, and after having done that last year, I find I don’t particularly enjoy labeling books as my “top five/ten.” I like so much of what I read that it’s too difficult to… Read more: A.J.’s Completely Random Book Awards: 2024 - Book Review: The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills
Book Review: The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills Genre(s): Science Fantasy / Dystopian Book Synopsis: Zenya was a teenager when she ran away to join the mechanically-modified warrior sect. She was determined to earn mechanized wings and protect the people of Radezhda, the city she loved. Under the strict tutelage of a mercurial,… Read more: Book Review: The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills - Book Review: The Battlemage by Taran Matharu
Book Review: The Battlemage by Taran Matharu Genre(s): Fantasy / YA Book Synopsis: Fletcher and his classmates from Vocans Academy―including the elf Sylva and the dwarf Othello―travel through the ether, where they must pursue a mortally dangerous quest to rebuild their world and broker peace. As he leads a small army of soldiers, Fletcher will… Read more: Book Review: The Battlemage by Taran Matharu - The Worldbuilder Diaries: Fantastical Locations
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Fantastical Locations Last week I discussed the worlds I’ve created, but within those worlds are some pretty unique locations. Some are based on real-world places and are scientifically probable, while others… Let’s just say magic has a hand in some of my creations. Most of my readers have been following The Caein… Read more: The Worldbuilder Diaries: Fantastical Locations - Book Review: The Inquisition by Taran Matharu
Book Review: The Inquisition by Taran Matharu Genre(s): Fantasy / YA Book Synopsis: A year has passed since the Tournament. Fletcher and Ignatius have been locked away in Pelt’s dungeons, but now they must face trial at the hands of the Inquisition, a powerful institution controlled by those who would delight in Fletcher’s downfall. The… Read more: Book Review: The Inquisition by Taran Matharu - How Many Worlds…?
How Many Worlds…? This post was spawned from a question my husband posed. He asked, “How many worlds have you created so far?” one morning as we were getting ready for work. I didn’t have an immediate answer, other than to say, “A lot.” But it got me thinking… How many worlds have I created… Read more: How Many Worlds…? - The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: December 2024
The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: December 2024 A note to email subscribers: Due to the number of new releases this month, the email may be clipped by your email provider. Please look for the “view entire message” link at the bottom of the email to see the full list of titles. New Releases in… Read more: The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: December 2024 - Book Review: The Novice by Taran Matharu
Book Review: The Novice by Taran Matharu Genre(s): Fantasy / Magical Academia / YA Book Synopsis: Fletcher is working as a blacksmith’s apprentice when he discovers he has the rare ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, Fletcher must travel with his demon, Ignatius,… Read more: Book Review: The Novice by Taran Matharu