The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel: Coming April 30!
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I began this novella first as a diversion, then it morphed into a project I wanted to dedicate to my brother. (I promised him a few years ago that I’d dedicate Guardian to him – it’s book 2 in The Caein Legacy – but this novella went to him as well.) For those who follow my newsletter, you already know that I gifted him the very first hard cover copy in existence for his birthday in March.
The Ballad of Alchemy and Steel is a companion novella to The Relics of War, set in the years prior to the events of the trilogy. It features the story of Jal’den and Sal’zar, a pair of Murkor entangled in the Kal’s bid for freedom from the Soulless in the main series. The novella focuses on the happier story of their friendship and later, their life pairing union of ujar’havel.
This work provides an in-depth view of the Murkor culture not encountered in the trilogy. While it’s considered a clean romance (no intimate scenes), it has a bit of action, too. Ever wonder how Jal’den was chosen to train with the god of war? You’ll find out!
I loved how this story came together, and I hope you do, too.
Please note: This story contains LGBTQ+ themes.
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