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SPFBO9 Book Feature: New Cover for THE VOW THAT TWISTED FATE by Katherine D. Graham

Hello! Today, I am bringing you a book feature, with the new cover for one of this year's many fantastic SPFBO 9 books: The Vow That Twisted Fate by Katherine D. Graham. Sort of an intriguing title, right? Three Queens Scattered Across Time, and a Fate That Binds Them All Together Born Into Peace... For …

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SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: Jay Tallsquall with LEGACY OF THE VERMILLION BLADE

Hello! Whatever else has been joining on out in the world, this space is about the community and support we can give each other in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. So today, meet Jay Tallsquall, whose story-telling feats include telling ghost stories beside bonfires, and his novel ... Legacy of the Vermillion Blade Talon Cour-Vermane is …

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Book Review: Queen of the Warrior Bees (Natural Forces) by Jean Gill

Queen of the Warrior Bees Series: Natural Forces, #1 Author: Jean Gill Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Block Nature out and she'll force a way in. As the Mages of the Citadel fight amongst themselves and prepare for war against the Forest, Mielitta, a despised servant, has her own battle to face. Bastien and Janlou, the …

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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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Gryphon’s Escape: An Areaer Novella from the Perspective of a Gryphon

Hi! It is time for another Art Saturday, but this one is only sort of an Art Saturday, and it is not related to Heart of Fire. (I promise we will get back to Heart of Fire next week, but this might just be so good you won't care!) It is also a bit of an …

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Cover Reveal: HEART OF FIRE (Dragon-mage, #1)

Hello! It is the 1st of February and the cover reveal of my first novel in a new dragon series ... ... Heart of Fire Dragon-mage, #1 Book Description: A SLAVE DETERMINED TO RIDE A DRAGON. A CHILD CHOSEN TO RIDE THE OBSIDIAN GUARDIAN. Camilla has always been told that humans are inferior. They cannot …

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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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Book Review: Windward by S. Kaeth

Windward Series: Standalone Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When dragons fight, mountains weep. In nests high in the mountains, dragons and dragonbonded share their lives, thoughts, feelings, and ambitions. Palon and her partner, the dragon Windward, are renowned among their nest for their flying skill. Their days are filled with everything she loves, …

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SPFBO 8 Author Spotlight: Rune S. Nielsen with A Company of Adventurers

This week's SPFBO 8 Author is Rune S. Nielsen! We had him here only yesterday for a Noblebright Spotlight, and he's back again today for one with more of a focus on the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off! This is not Rune's first time in the Blog-Off, but it might be his last for a while. With …

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Book Review: Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and The Broken) by Ryan Cahill

Of Blood and Fire Series: The Bound and The Broken, #1 Author: Ryan Cahill Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Born in fire. Tempered in blood. Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the South squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, …

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