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Novella Review: Up in Flames (Tales of the Outlaw Mages, Origins) by Amy Campbell

Up in Flames Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, Origins Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Her gift of fire will either be his salvation or his end. Kittie Larue dreams of changing the world. As a maverick mage, she faces a life on the run, forever looking over her shoulder in fear of …

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Art for HEART OF FIRE: Sylvara, Rider of Shimmer

Hello! It is another Art Saturday for Heart of Fire, with another character portrait drawn by yours truly. Sylvara, like Camilla, was born and grew up in the forests of Ilesh, one of many human slaves kept by the Wood Elves of Ilesh. She is about the same age as Camilla, and has always been …

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Book Review: Empress and Soldier (Empire’s Legacy) by Marian L Thorpe

Empress and Soldier Series: Empire's Legacy (Standalone) Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: A boy of the night-time streets. A girl of libraries and learning. Druisius, the son of a merchant, is sixteen when his father's cruel order drives him from home and into the danger and intrigue of the military. Eudekia, a scholar's …

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March Updates, Cover Reveal, and Promotions!

Hello! It is March ... and another Not-Art Saturday. I apologize for that, but I lost internet before I was able to schedule the post, so ... well, next time. Hopefully. In the meantime, March was an incredibly productive month. I'm more than three-quarters through Dragon-mage Book Three, and there will be a fourth book. …

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Book Review: The Blood of a Dragon (The Dragons of Dorwine) by Jack Adkins

The Blood of a Dragon Genre: The Dragons of Dorwine, #1 Author: Jack Adkins Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Anuka Sandbar is the most interesting half-goblin alive. Just ask him. While searching for his famous father, a roguish young half-goblin swashbuckler and his unlikely companions are enslaved by pirates. An emissary of the Silver DragonLord Augmaximitis …

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