News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
When six teenagers are escorted at weapon point through a portal to the planet Genesis, 2.4 million light years from Earth, it was always going to spell trouble. It was the type of trouble that hadn't been bargained on. A prophecy had told of a beacon and the coming of a paladin to protect Genesis… Continue reading Book review: Rod C. Spence – Jeremy Austin and the Paladin (@RodCSpence)
Nena knew the gods would one day choose a man for her, but at nineteen it seemed they were waiting. In earnest, Nena had no qualms about this delay. She loved her life as a warrior, the feel of a weapon in her hand, the thrill of battle. All the things she loved about her… Continue reading Book review: Nena – Ann Boelter
Michael and Kyle were brothers in both arms and blood, but any in the Black Knights would stand side by side, shoulder to shoulder. They would out their life in the hands of their fellow guild members without question. Experience from the twenty-year war had taught many lessons, ones the other guilds serving the king… Continue reading Book review: Brian Lambert – Ascension
Adam and Justin could hardly wait, a trip to Egypt with their aunt was a dream come true, little did they know the danger that awaited. A missing archaeologist, a strange feeling of being followed, and a secret entrusted to them, all marks the start of a gripping adventure that will take them to places… Continue reading Book review: The Secret of the Sacred Scarab by Fiona Ingram (@FionaRobyn )
Karen Gray remains to date my favourite author, and that is not a position I offer to just anyone. I find Karen's work to be the very essence of fantasy at its best. She brings to life an enormous cast of characters, each with depth, backstory, and involved history. The stories themselves are emotionally gripping,… Continue reading Book review: Battle of the Bannockburn: The Saga of Thistles and Roses (The Warrior Queen Book 3) by Karen Gray
I am going to start off by saying I absolutely loved this book, and for me that is not a phrase I utter lightly, in fact over the course of all my reviews I have maybe uttered this phrase two or three times. The plot focuses mainly on the plights of Drake as he is… Continue reading Book review: A Soul Divided (The Blood Fire Trilogy Book 1) by Daniel M Quilter
It is my great pleasure to present to you LK Kelley, author of The White Wolf Prophecy and the upcoming series the Anaerris Code. Titles in the White Wolf Prophecy include Mating, The Hall of Records and Scroll of Time. The latter title is the only one I have yet to read and review, and… Continue reading Author interview: LK Kelley
Darrienia and Herbal Lore are now available. If you enjoy fantasy, or would like to know more about the uses of herbs in magical or medicinal practices, don't forget to pick up your copy today. By buying one of my books you will also be helping to support either the neonatal department of the UHNM… Continue reading Darrienia and Herbal Lore are now available.
Hi all and welcome to my blog. I am fairly new to social media and a complete novice at blogging. These are things I am attempting to correct in hope to meet new people and (I won't lie) hopefully generate a following for my work. I am an aspiring fantasy author, although currently seeking agent… Continue reading Work in progress
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