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This … Is How The World Ends

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Stories about the end of the world… and about what comes after!

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Harry The Pirate Captain Book Tour & Giveaway – 12/11 to 1/1

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Harry the hairiest strongest pirate and his intrepid crew are off to battle a Kraken and other hairy adventures

Harry and the Kraken

Harry the Pirate Captain Book 1

by Philip L. Hutson

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure

Harry, the strongest, bravest, and hairiest pirate, is the legendary captain of the Flying Dragon. He is always on the hunt for adventure and treasure but never at the expense of his crew or the target of his pirating. One day, while celebrating a large haul in their favorite pub, a stranger stumbles in. He tells them he lost his whole crew in a heroic battle against an evil, man-eating kraken. Harry and his loyal crew don’t hesitate to avenge the crew and remove the threat. Before they even get out to the open ocean they encounter a mysterious stranger. The stranger, who isn’t quite what he seems, keeps the ship’s crew guessing what he will do next. The flying dragon starts the voyage by trying to avoid detection by spies or pirate hunters. They are surprised to find a Royal Navy pirate hunter in a Spanish port where it does not belong. The crew prepares for a fight and a certain defeat. In what appears to be dumb luck the stranger causes a cannon to fire and make an incredible shot that disables a Royal Navy man-o-war. Harry and the Kraken is a lighthearted fantasy and an introduction to Harry’s magical universe.

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Harry Breaks a Jail

Harry the Pirate Captain Book 2

Legendary pirate captain Harry vows to rescue a crew of pirates from a Spanish prison. During their journey to rescue the prisoners, Harry and his crew encounter a group of displaced people with surprising connections to his quartermaster and their unassuming cargo master. As they continue their journey, they rescue a pair of brothers from a ghost ship who, despite their small stature, help save the crew from evil harpies. Just when their hopes are high, everything falls apart, and Harry and the crew are captured. Now, Harry must rescue himself, his crew, and the imprisoned pirates he swore to free. “Harry Breaks a Jail” continues the thrilling saga of Harry and his loyal band of pirates.

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“Harry and the Kraken”, started out as a response to the request “Tell me a story” from my grandson. He then gave me the parameters of a story about pirates and a Kraken. Then when I asked what the captain’s name should be, he pointed at my hairy legs and said “Harry”.

I started to tell him the story but ran out of time. With a promise to finish it and send an email to his mother with the rest, I started working on it. I originally intended it to be a simple one-page story. I realized it would be much more than that when I got to chapter 4 and hadn’t really gotten into the story.

The illustrations in the first book, “Harry and the Kraken” are by my grandson and by some brothers who were early beta readers. The story is for my grandson primarily so to improve it I had some middle-graders (the brothers included) read it and give me feedback. Once the brothers read it they wanted to add more illustrations.

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$20 Amazon giftcard ( 1 winner, WW),

Print Copy of Harry and the Kraken (5 winners, US only),

Print Copy of Harry Breaks a Jail (5 winners, US only),

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Wind From The Abyss Book Tour & Giveaway – 12/10 to 12/24

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Estri’s life is shattered. Her name, her memories, her past—gone. Pulled into a world of cosmic intrigue and divine manipulation, she must navigate a realm where gods test her resolve.

Wind From the Abyss

The Silistra Quartet Book 3

By Janet Morris

Genre: Dystopian SciFi Fantasy Adventure

Dystopia. Novel series #2 of 4. Fantasy. Science fiction. Allegory. Political.

Wind from the Abyss is the third volume in Janet Morris’ classic Silistra Quartet, continuing one woman’s quest for self-realization in a distant tomorrow.

Aristocrat. Outcast. Picara. Slave. Ruler ….

She is descended from the masters of the universe. To hold her he challenges the gods themselves.

Praise for Janet Morris’ Silistra Quartet:

“The amazing and erotic adventures of the most beautiful courtesan in tomorrow’s universe.” — Fred Pohl

“Engrossing characters in a marvelous adventure.” — Charles N. Brown, Locus Magazine.

The best single example of prostitution used in fantasy is Janet Morris’ Silsitra series.” — Anne K. Kahler, The Picara: From Hera to Fantasy Heroine.

This Perseid Press Author’s Cut Edition is revised and expanded by the author and presented in a format designed to enhance your reading experience with larger, easy-to-read print, more generous margins, and covers designed for these premium editions.

**On Sale for Only $2.99!**

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**Don’t miss the rest of the Silistra Quartet!**

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Best selling author Janet Morris began writing in 1976 and has since published more than 30 novels, many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. She has contributed short fiction to the shared universe fantasy series Thieves World, in which she created the Sacred Band of Stepsons, a mythical unit of ancient fighters modeled on the Sacred Band of Thebes. She created, orchestrated, and edited the Bangsian fantasy series Heroes in Hell, writing stories for the series as well as co-writing the related novel, The Little Helliad, with Chris Morris. She wrote the bestselling Silistra Quartet in the 1970s, including High Couch of Silistra, The Golden Sword, Wind from the Abyss, and The Carnelian Throne. This quartet had more than four million copies in Bantam print alone, and was translated into German, French, Italian, Russian and other languages. In the 1980s, Baen Books released a second edition of this landmark series. The third edition is the Author’s Cut edition, newly revised by the author for Perseid Press. Most of her fiction work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also written historical and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or edited several book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles on nonlethal weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and national security topics.

Janet says: ‘People often ask what book to read first. I recommend “I, the Sun” if you like ancient history; “The Sacred Band,” a novel, if you like heroic fantasy; “Lawyers in Hell” if you like historical fantasy set in hell; “Outpassage” if you like hard science fiction; “High Couch of Silistra” if you like far-future dystopian or philosophical novels. I am most enthusiastic about the definitive Perseid Press Author’s Cut editions, which I revised and expanded.’

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Choice of print or ebook copy of Wind From the Abyss,

$ 10 Amazon giftcard

-1 winner each!

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December 2024 Free eBooks – 16th to 31st

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Sahara Foley

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Doesn’t this look nice and cozy?

Our temperatures here, in the Midwest, have been, mostly, above normal. But today, we have some freezing rain coming in. OUCH. I’d much rather have the snow. Still, we’ll be in the 40’s for most of next week, so I can’t complain.

The construction company working on our buildings probably are. Most can only speak Spanish, so I’m sure they aren’t used to this cold. BRRR. But, hey, they were supposed to be done my Thanksgiving and they still have a looong way to go. I don’t think they’ll be getting to our building until next year.

Anyway, I’ll see if I can find us some free cozy, paranormal books to end the year.

And, have a safe and Merry Christmas.

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Children’s Books By Norns Triad Publications

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Give the joy of reading to your young ones this year.

We have books for beginner readers up to middle grade.

Does your child like poetry? We have that covered.

Or, how about nursery rhymes? Yep, we have that too.

Check out our selection of children’s books at: https://nornstriad.com/books/

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My Book Review of The Cabinet by C.S. Dixon

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Description:

What secret terror lies beyond the door of the old bookshop? An ex-sailor enters to begin a voyage of absolute horror!

My Review:

I ran across this book on a friend’s blog with a review she wrote. It sounded different, it was horror, on Kindle Unlimited, and a very short read at only 21 pages. So, I thought I’d give it a go.

For being a short story, there’s a lot that goes on. The author is very descriptive and there’s definitely a creep factor to the story. To me, the tale was more creepy then scary. I kinda figured out what was going to happen, so no surprises there. But Dixon set the ambiance of the bookstore, and the guardian, very well.

This is a period piece, in that it takes place in the past. So, I understand some of the writing has to reflect that time. Yet, the first paragraph was one long run on sentence. And the further I got into the story, the more blatant the editing errors became. I’d say it was elf-edited, and it shows. It did take me out of the story, but I also enjoyed the tale.

If you love a creepy short story with a different spin, you might enjoy the book. I give it 4 stars.

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All I Want For Christmas Is To Read Some Books.

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Sahara Foley

All I want for Christmas is to read some books,

To read some books.

Yes, to read some books.

All I want for Christmas is to read some books,

And wish you a Merry, Merry Christmas.

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Featured Free eBook – The Pride Within by Amanda Kimberley

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Sahara Foley

What could go wrong when Levi inherits his great uncle’s castle?

Levi Reis inherited more than he bargained for when Layla Gallo showed up on his doorstep. His great uncle left him the castle, the kingdom, and the ability to shift into a lion at will.

With the help of his fated mate, Layla, will he be able to summon his pride from within to free her from the clutches of Abel? And can he kill the rival lion shifter in time to protect what is his?

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Featured Free eBook – Gates of Eden: Druidess by Theophilus Monroe

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Sahara Foley

A Haunting Journey into the Worlds of Voodoo and Druidry

Joni had always been fascinated by the history of her family’s old, antebellum plantation. Her ancestor’s journals were filled with stories, many involving two slave girls, the older of whom was deeply involved in the “red magic” of the Bokors. When Messalina returns from the grave on a quest of vengeance, Joni must confront the wickedness of her own family’s past, while also embracing a truth even more ancient—that she is descended from a line of Druids. Joni is the only one who stands between Messalina and her insidious plans.

Druidess takes readers on a thrilling journey into the world of Celtic and Native American mythology, Voodoo, and an eternal realm where all magic—good and evil alike—has its origins. Druidess is filled with shocking plot twists, compelling characters, and features a strong female hero.

Druidess is introduces the Gates of Eden world–it is a prequel to both the Druid Legacy (Elijah Wadsworth) and the Voodoo Legacy (Annabelle Mulledy). Monroe’s Druidess is sure to keep readers enthralled from start to finish.

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Featured Free eBook – Tempest by Holly Hook

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sahara Foley

Lies, secrets, and a terrifying force within await Janelle in paradise…

Moving to Florida should have been simple: start a new high school, make new friends, join the honor society, and make her strict father proud. But instead, she watches a mysterious boy materialize out of a dying hurricane.

Gareth is cute, running from something, and has a spiral birthmark on his arm that matches Janelle’s own. And there’s something dangerous about him she can’t put her finger on.

But Gareth isn’t the only one who isn’t normal. As strange things happen around Janelle and an ominous force stirs within, she needs answers her suddenly distant father won’t give. Without a mother and betrayed by her father, her only desperate hope for the truth is Gareth.

And it’s horrifying. An unspeakable nightmare is screaming closer, and if Janelle doesn’t escape, she’ll kill innocent people. Nothing will be sane or orderly again.

For the first time in Janelle’s life, she’s breaking the rules.

But running away might not be enough. Gareth is also fleeing, and those who pursue him also have their sights on Janelle…