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Eshekign, Alaeran Mermaid: Creature Art for Alaer and Kindred of the Sea

Hello! I just finished this picture of a mercreature from my ocean world, Alaer. It took me most of May, not that I spent most of my time on it, but figuring out how to do the ocean was a real challenge. Alaer boasts two aquatic semi-humanlike creatures. One of them is somewhat dolphin-like, breathing …

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ARC Review: Dreamer (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Dreamer Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #3 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Release Date: June 13th, 2022 Book Description: Their dream of freedom will turn into a nightmare unless these outlaws can stack the deck in their favor. Safely back in his chosen home, Breaker mage Blaise should only have to worry about his …

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Portrait of Corostomir: Character Art for Kindred of the Sea

Today I'm featuring a portrait of Corostomir that was sketched in pencil by an artist friend of mine, and which I scanned and digitally colored. Corostomir is the primary Point-of-View character of my up-coming release, Kindred of the Sea, and you can see the Cover Reveal for that here. Corostomir is the asexual partner of …

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Book Review: The Hidden King (The Coming of Áed) by E.G. Radcliff

The Hidden King Series: The Coming of Áed, #1 Author: E.G. Radcliff Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Áed dreams of escaping the misery of the Maze, the dismal city of his birth, but his love for his makeshift family – his partner, Ninian, and an orphaned boy named Ronan – compels him to say. When a …

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Book Review: Goldsong (The Sagathas Bard) by Beth Hudson

Goldsong Series: The Sagathas Bard, #1 Author: Beth Hudson Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A reluctant king. A legendary harp. A city divided. Traedis Atenel never expected to find herself a king. When she fled her city and her family, all she wanted was to become a bard and make her own way in the world. …

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Book Review: Effigest (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Effigest Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #2 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price. Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys …

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