Announcing the annual publication volume of the Riversong Short Story Contest 2022. These unique, quirky, thought-provoking stories in various contemporary genres will delight and engage you.
Book 3 of the Guardians of Magic series by Melissa Nash. Available now in paperback and eBook from retailers worldwide.
Announcing Azalea Dolan’s debut novel, Clipped Wings, a fascinating story of a man faced with an existential choice. How would you decide?
The third in the series the Guardians of Magic, Winter picks up where Book Two left off, continuing the journey of Sara, Shumuti, Alejandro, and Alexia as they wander aimlessly through the desolation that had once been the eastern bank of the Winterburn River.
Get your copy now: WINTER by Melissa Nash (Book 2 of the Guardians of Magic series – Description. Shumuti, Sara and Aurielle had been sent to Attaching to discover what was behind dangerous amounts of Magic use in the region. Now, they find themselves surprised by not one, but two new members to add to their party. The only complication being that one of them is held captive by the King of Attaching, whose intent remains unknown.
A new threat is stirring in the bare and depleted region of Nimaz that is beyond what the King’s army can face. One that uses Magic carelessly and is becoming increasingly more interested in the Magic-rich landscapes on their side of the river.
Though she has been taught for years to use Magic sparingly, Shumuti is beginning to realise that it might now be the only thing that can protect Meteorath. She must gather her new companions and teach them how to control their Magic before spring arrives.
Description. Shumuti, Sara and Aurielle had been sent to Attaching to discover what was behind dangerous amounts of Magic use in the region. Now, they find themselves surprised by not one, but two new members to add to their party. The only complication being that one of them is held captive by the King of Attaching, whose intent remains unknown.
Announcing the forthcoming publication of WINTER by Melissa Nash. the second in the Guardians of Magic series. Coming this fall.
After an unexplainable incident at the Carnival of Games, Sara is forced to flee to the neighbouring region of Merrywater with her mother and seek shelter with an uncle and cousin she has never met before. Here, Sara learns of a secret kept hidden from her all her life, that her newfound family are amongst a select few people in the whole country who can use Magic.
Sara learns from her cousin, Shumuti, that Magic is an energy found in the natural environment, allowing nature to bloom and flourish. But take too much from the landscape, and the land begins to wilt and die, meaning that with the ability to use Magic there also comes the responsibility to protect this energy, to prevent exploitation of the natural world.
Following several attacks from an unknown enemy, Sara’s uncle, Seaglen, establishes that Magic is being misused to the north. Wanting to help, but unable to wield Magic herself, Sara accompanies Shumuti and her friend, Aurielle, to investigate the situation. Warning them that there are people there who may wish to take advantage of their power, Seaglen advises them to undertake their task discretely.
Author S.D. Reeves pens a new fantasy novel in the world he created in Curses of Scale.
Sorcerer Christaan De Rein’s return to Liverpool does not go well, starting with the fact that his trusted apprentice, Higgins, dies on the way. Then again, Higgins dies a lot. Of course, Rein doesn’t expect to be welcomed with open arms after being banished for nine years, but a cryptic summons from The Musician herself cannot go unanswered.
But when Rein arrives all is in chaos. People with fairy blood are turning up dead. The Forum Magicae is undone and the Curators sieged.
And in another world altogether, where Earth is just a legend, a girl named Niena and a cursed lyre hold the key to saving both realms. Or destroying them.
After an unexplainable incident at the Carnival of Games, Sara is forced to flee to the neighbouring region of Merrywater with her mother and seek shelter with an uncle and cousin she has never met before. Here, Sara learns of a secret kept hidden from her all her life, that her newfound family are amongst a select few people in the whole country who can use Magic.
Sara learns from her cousin, Shumuti, that Magic is an energy found in the natural environment, allowing nature to bloom and flourish. But take too much from the landscape, and the land begins to wilt and die, meaning that with the ability to use Magic there also comes the responsibility to protect this energy, to prevent exploitation of the natural world.
Following several attacks from an unknown enemy, Sara’s uncle, Seaglen, establishes that Magic is being misused to the north. Wanting to help, but unable to wield Magic herself, Sara accompanies Shumuti and her friend, Aurielle, to investigate the situation. Warning them that there are people there who may wish to take advantage of their power, Seaglen advises them to undertake their task discretely.