Enthralled By Love Blog by Raina Nightingale, a place for musings on the spiritual, religious, philosophical, and mystical that isn't directly related to fantasy or other fiction.

Unless All Wounds are Healed, All Sins Forgiven

I know this isn't art from DragonBirth, but this has been really close to me for a long time, as I've been struggling with this for a while, and since things have finally become clear to me, I've wanted to write and share it. But I don't often write non-fiction well ... so, here it …

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Book Review: Shadow of Hyperion (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne

Shadow of Hyperion Series: The Hybrid Helix, #4 Author: JCM Berne Genre: Space Fantasy Book Description: Rohan once served the Empire. At great cost, he earned his freedom, and has since sought nothing more than to finish his shift in peace and figure out where his love life is going. Then he receives a message …

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Saturday Art Cover Reveal: New Cover for Revised DRAGONBIRTH

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another Saturday Art. This time I have a new cover for DragonBirth, with art by the awesome MidnightRose. In case you haven't heard yet (which isn't unlikely; I don't think I've even mentioned it on the blog yet), I decided the Return of the Dragonriders trilogy could use some revisions. …

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

Runedance Series: The Sagathas Bard, #2 Author: Beth Hudson Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A deadly curse will shape a young king's future. The gods have given Traedis Atenel the kingship of Tolin. Already she has stopped the export of assassins and altered her country's destructive course. Still, not everyone agrees with the changes she has …

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Cabin Girl Launch Tour: Author Interview with E.G. Bella

Hello, everyone! Cabin Girl is a historical fiction about a girl disguised as a boy who gets kidnapped by pirates, by author E.G. Bella. It came just yesterday, on the 18th, so I'm interviewing E.G. on the blog today! First a quick look at Cabin Girl. Eight years ago, young Éirinn O’Connell’s papa disappeared at …

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Book Review: Exile (The Caein Legacy) by A.J. Calvin

Exile Series: The Caein Legacy, #1 Author: A.J. Calvin Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Andrew grew up in the royal palace of Novania, the eldest son of the queen. He went on to achieve fame and glory as a renowned soldier, and was eventually named commander of the king’s army. The kingdom believed he would be …

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Saturday Art: Arxeal, the Small Blue Gas Giant (The Anidril System)

Hello! We are back with more Anidril System art! Several years ago, I met James M Geary on Twitter over some sort of WritingQ. I can't remember exactly what it was, but he said something about wanting to see more non-earthlike planets, and I mentioned that I had an ocean planet - Alaer. Several things …

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Book Review: Cabin Girl by E.G. Bella

Cabin Girl Series: The Secretive Seas, Standalone Author: E.G. Bella Genre: Historical Fiction Release Date: Sept 18th, 2023 Book Description: Eight years ago, young Éirinn O’Connell’s papa disappeared at sea. Many sleepless nights later, in the rolling hills of 1600's Ireland, Éirinn has given up on his return - while her mama continues to watch …

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Book Review: Merchants of Light and Bone (The Pentagonal Dominion) by Erika McCorkle

Merchants of Light and Bone Series: Merchants of the Pentagonal Dominion, #2, Standalone Author: Erika McCorkle Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Sorrow in paradise. A parent’s worst nightmare. When grief drives one to revenge. Living in a tropical paradise with his spouses and kids, Amiere is a merchant of light, a sculptor who carves glowing crystals …

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