Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy, a blog dedicated to all things fantasy and speculative fiction, from book reviews to essays on world building, characters, and favorite novels.

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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Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 9 Author Interviews and Book Spotlights on Enthralled By Love (Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy)

SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: Francis Deer and Mika Hunter with STARS AND RAVENS

Hello! We're nearing the last of my SPFBO 9 Author Spotlights, and today I have a special for you! Stars and Ravens has two authors, and this is the first time I've featured two authors, or a book by two authors, together on the blog! Stars and Ravens Investigating a murder case, Valerian Crow is …

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Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 9 Author Interviews and Book Spotlights on Enthralled By Love (Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy)

SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: Steven William Hannah with THE FIRST RULE

Hello everyone! (I always say that, right? Sometimes I can't come up with a lot of new things to say). We're rolling through Summer with the 9nth Annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off, and today's featured author is Steven William Hannah! Apparently (like me), he has folded A4 paper in half to approximate a book, and his …

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NarraTess Indie Sale and Recommendations!

Hello everyone! No Saturday Art (or Fantastic Ramblings) this week, but I think I have something just as awesome. The Summer/Autumn version of the Indie Narratess Sale starts today and runs through the weekend! Lots and lots of lovely indie fantasy books for free, 0.99, 1.99 (or equivalent) all over the world, from August 26th …

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Book Review: Hag of the Hills (The Bronze Sword) by J.T.T. Ryder

Hag of the Hills Series: The Bronze Sword Cycles, #1 Author: J.T.T. Ryder Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Nothing is unconquerable; even our gods can die. Brennus is destined from birth to become a warrior, despite his farmer's life. But when the Hillmen kill his family and annihilate his clan, he swears to avenge those …

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