You will notice things are a little different in this newsletter. I wanted not to just give a shout-out to some amazing fantasy authors I have read, but who are also people I can class as friends.
As well as announcing the winner of the fabulous imprints designed by artist Stephen Barr, but to also announce the next BIG prize draw.
Keep reading to learn more.
As you can see, Illusional Reality has expanded a little.
I added some new merch with an awesome colouring book, cartoon images of your favourite characters, and there's a notepad, with the beautiful Thya standing in the Recas.
You have the e-book and paperback of the complete Duology and the fabulous audiobook of Book 1 read by the talented Rena Gail.
Illusional Reality book 1 AudioBook
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Check out this fabulous epic fantasy series by debut author Michael Paul Scott.
Praise for STORMSEND
'I’ll preface my review with a disclaimer. I typically stick to sci-fi books and don’t get too much into the fantasy genre. That being said, I think this book might have cracked that barrier open for me. I found myself reading until after midnight each night, then the next day, thinking about what I’d read the previous night.'
'I was hooked from the first page. The descriptions of the land and culture added so much to the intrigue of the story line. This is a brilliant read! It pulled me in from beginning and held my attention. The world building is detailed and imaginative. This novel has strong, well developed characters and an interesting story line that keeps you turning the pages. I recommend this novel and would read more novels by this author.'
STORMSEND
Saga of the Freewilds, Book One
In a refugee shanty town on the outskirts of a vast and opulent imperial capital city, an insidious sect of demon worshippers, the Cult of Ebon, began to prey upon the Gathered, a diaspora of peoples displaced from their nations in the aftermath of a mad tyrant's ceaseless wars of conquest, long ago.
Unwilling to overlook these heinous crimes against a vulnerable, underserved populace, Constable Lukarde Alfans began an investigation that brought him far too close to the truth, leading him to become the cult's next target.
In order to derail his investigation, the enigmatic leader of the cult framed Lukarde for the grisly murder of a woman whose psychic gifts had been invaluable in his investigations.
The disgraced former constable, haunted by the lingering trauma of all he had seen and endured during his investigation, was chased into exile with his life in utter ruins.
He must travel far to the south, to the Freewilds, in search of a new start and, perhaps, a chance to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Cult of Ebon, bringing them to justice, clearing his good name, and silencing the horrors that plague his mind whenever he closes his eyes.
VAGABOND
Saga of the Freewilds, Book Two
Dread and terror reign in the Freewilds. The streets of Westport are littered with signs of woe and dismay, of fear and defeat. The Watchers have turned a blind eye to the plight of the people for too long, forsaking the helpless gentry, leaving them prey to monsters and madmen.
Change is in the air, however. One voice, raised in earnest against the broken priorities of the city’s rudderless would-be protectors, has begun to awaken the watchers to the threats that stalk their city at night. When tragedy strikes at the heart of the watch, the true dangers plaguing the city become unavoidable to even the most stubborn and skeptical. However, without solid leadership, even a diligent watch may be no match for the perils that grip their suffering city…
Meanwhile, after weeks at sea, disgraced former Detective Constable Lukarde Alfans must contend with the machinations of the duplicitous captain of the Knave’s Gambit. Recent events have brought Lukarde to a breaking point, and he must now reckon with the blood that stains his hands… blood spilled in pursuit of justice for the victims among his fellow, beleaguered passengers…
…Blood he fears will never fully wash away…
BASTION
Saga of the Freewilds, Book Three
Banished in disgrace, former Detective Constable Lukarde Alfans endured a dangerous journey to a faraway, forbidden land, experiencing harrowing trauma, torment, and treachery. He arrived in Westport, a city on the western coast of the Freewilds, at the behest of a missive sent by a wizened old knight of the Castillands, and of the promise of a new hope for justice to prevail.
Lukarde found himself in a city beset by corruption, imperiled by the machinations of the same dread cult that destroyed his life and sent him into exile. He found himself in a city whose constabulary, the Westport Watch, had gone far too long without the stabilizing influence of a strong and competent leader.
He found himself precisely where he was destined to be.
Now, as Westport’s newest Watch Commander, Lukarde Alfans must begin to rally the beleaguered watchers and help them to right the wrongs of long decades of ignorance and neglect, and to write a new chapter for themselves and the gentry they are all sworn to serve.The Cult of Ebon, meanwhile, hastens toward an escalation of their insidious plans, sowing havoc, seeding chaos, and harvesting from the very life’s blood of the Freewilds…
Special Preview Edition eBook for Bastion
Bastion (Book Three - eBook Preorder)
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A coming-of-age story filled with fantasy, adventure, and romance.
Liz thinks she is a typical woman working herself into the ground. After taking a leap of faith for a better life she moves to her grandmother’s old cabin. Things are going swell until she uncovers the family secret hidden in the woods. As her world is turned upside down, she finds herself holding a position of power in the local mountain lion shifter clan and then as a princess of the Fae.
Enemies seem to lurk in every corner from a jealous sibling to a power-hungry ancient being. Follow along in the first four books of the Fae Shifters series as Liz, her mates, and her friends, fight to bring peace and balance to the realms.
Praise for Fae Shifters Omnibus: Books 1-4
Madilynn did a wonderful job making the characters and the world feel real. You could almost feel their emotions and see what they did. Liz believing she was human moves and her whole world changes. Not only is she not a human theres supernatural places and beings she only thought of as fairytales. Fast paced and hard to put down. Leaves you satisfied but with the possibility of more. -Amazon Reviewer Mary Ann Steffen
Her characters are ordinary people that are thrust into a world of magic, danger, romance and finding yourself and what you are truly capable of. -Amazon Reviewer B. L. Foster
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Beloved Titanian: Titanian Chronicles Novella
The Titanian Universe unfolds.
He’s a riddle I can’t solve…until one night rips away the veil.
I always felt there was something peculiar about Roald Trenton, that behind his blindness he saw me better than I saw myself. When a frightening creature, a being out of a horror movie attacks me, a glowing silvery defender comes to my rescue, sweeping me away to safety, reaching inside me, and pulling the poison from my body. Setting fire to my desires, he ignites a connection to a world I knew nothing about…until now.
Bonus content.
Titanian's Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles 1
She’s the mate he never expected. And she has powers she never asked for…
Maya Brown is New York tough. She doesn’t believe in magic—until she’s kidnapped along with her eccentric godmother, Anna. By elves. Freed by a strange power, and reeling from bizarre revelations about her heritage, Maya follows Anna’s plea to seek out a man named Soren at—of all things—a magical bar. Maya doesn’t believe in love at first sight, either, but when she encounters seven-plus feet of muscle and mood-changing eyes, her body does a full-on reset. Nothing shakes up Soren Westerberg, Titanian Enforcer assigned to NYC. Until a beautiful human woman with golden skin and lost brown eyes walks into a bar. In one trembling instant he knows that she’s his mate—who promptly faints away in his arms. Their bond is instant, gloriously intense, and a miracle. Soren’s life scroll never foretold a mate, but now that he has her, he’ll protect her at all costs. Because she’s not just his—she's also an extraordinary being coming into her power. And ready or not, that makes her a target of his cruelest enemy.
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2
He struck a devil’s bargain to save his people. Now he must risk more to save his love.
In exchange for his people’s safe passage into Tir na nÓg, Kailen pledged his sword to the Titanians to defeat the daemon horde. Centuries later, the grief of his losses heavy, Kailen has sworn that while his body is open to carnal pleasures, his heart is closed to love.
Even when it comes to a Druid-trained healer of mysterious origins who serves in the house of Soren, the greatest Titanian warrior. Talaith. This lavender-eyed beauty is his one gentle memory out of centuries drenched in blood.
Not long ago, Talaith willingly lent her powers—such as they are—as Kailen raced to save Soren’s life. Otherwise, she fiercely hides the heart she lost long ago to the lonely, taciturn Tuatha Dé Danann warrior.
When Kailen and Talaith join forces to aid the Titanians against a renewed daemon attack, the walls between them crumble in fierce, emotional passion. But when death magic strikes, the price Kailen willingly pays to keep Talaith safe could tear them apart forever.
The Titanian Universe continues...
Book 3 - coming soon
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Praise for the Titanian Chronicles
Wow. This book was amazing. Maya and Soren are such well written characters and I fell, hard. This was my first book from this author, and I am impatiently waiting for the next book of this series!! I really can’t wait. - Amazon Verified reviewer.
Victoria Saccenti absolutely blew it out of the waters with this epic love story! I enjoyed The Titianians Mate so much that I was expecting this to be a great book as well but it far exceeded my expectations. I was drawn into this magical world from the very first page. The details were so incredible that I could feel all of the emotions flowing between Kailen and Talaith and I absolutely loved watching their story and emotions progress. There was so much action and so many twists interspersed within this incredible romance that I just couldn’t set it down. The ending made me tear up in the best possible way and I cannot wait to read the next installment in this series!
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The winner of the set of original prints. Artwork by Stephen Barr is....
Martha Nobles
Martha, please reply to the email with your shipping address. Congratulations.
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