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Book Review: Tethered Spirits (Curse of Shavhalla, #1) by T.A. Hernandez

Tethered Spirits Series: Curse of Shavhalla, #1 Author: T.A. Hernandez Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A man with an unknown past For years, Amar has traveled the Kavoran empire, seeking a way to recover his lost memories and end the curse that plagues him. With support from loyal friends, Amar may finally be on the verge …

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Raina’s Fantastic Ramblings: A Flash Fiction – Shards of Hope

Hello. So far, I've tried to write something about stories or in some way related to fiction, whether my own or others, for these every-other-monday posts. However, sometimes I just can't get myself to write any decent nonfiction. So here's a bit of flash fiction. No, it doesn't have anything to do with any of …

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Book Review: Asrian Skies (Shadows of War) by Anne Wheeler

Asrian Skies Series: Shadows of War, #1 Author: Anne Wheeler Genre: Science Fiction Book Description: Avery Rendon is weeks away from realizing her dream as a Commonwealth fighter pilot when planetary politics destroy her fledgling career before it begins. Grudgingly, she returns to her home planet of Asria, still hoping to break free of her …

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Believing in Hope: Author Interview and Book Spotlight with Melinda Kucsera (Noblebright Spotlight)

It's two days until Christmas, and I have another noblebright author with a great deal for you! Melinda Kucsera writes epic fantasy when she's not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by other fictional dragons. And her trilogy, The Curse Breaker is on 99cent sale this week! She got a BookBub Deal! Well, let's get …

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Return to the Light: Author Interview with Jack Adkins (Noblebright Spotlight)

Hello! It is almost Christmas, and today we have Jack Adkins with us. Jack Adkins is a seasoned veteran of Dungeons & Dragons and many other RPG games, who's finally gotten around to sharing the imaginative stories he's been spinning for over thirty years with the world. I recently had the privilege of reading (and …

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Novella Review: Palon by S. Kaeth

Palon Series: Windward Prequel Novella Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: It's not easy growing up part of a famous family. Twelve-year old Palon's magic isn't strong compared to the rest of her family's, she has no special talents, and she's constantly falling short of the mark. Desperate to stand out, she leaves home …

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Cover Reveal: Revenant Prince (Curses of Shavhalla, #2)

Hello! It's the cover reveal day for Revenant Prince by T. A. Hernandez! This is the sequel to Tethered Spirits, a novel full of intriguing characters and magic, and a very special friendship, that I read earlier this year. Tethered Spirits is currently a finalist in the SPFBO competition and is on sale for just …

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To Stand Alone, To Stand Together: Author Interview with Laura Brewer (Noblebright Spotlight)

Hello, everyone! It's almost mid-way through December, and today we have noblebright author Laura Brewer with us. Laura writes fantasy and sci-fi, and she enjoys being a grandmother, grower of herbs, baker of treats, sometimes potter, and servant of cats. She is currently on a new fantasy series with her husband, Roland and her novel, …

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Raina’s Fantastic Ramblings: What Does ‘Character Development’ Mean?

I'd always understood the phrase 'character development' a certain way, but a while ago I read a review of a certain book I had also read (which review and book is not, I think, necessary to this post), which complained of poor character development in the novel. Specifically, what was considered to be poor character …

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