Publisher: Quill and Flame. Release Date: January 28, 2025. Source: Purchased. Category: Fantasy, Christian fantasy. Synopsis from Goodreads: His is a life of books and peace…until a dying warrior’s touch ignites an ancient magic within his blood. For years, Thom Darkfell has used his cartography skills to advise Lomair’s king of the country’s shifting borders. … More Review: Darkfell by Amanda Wright.
Just a quick note to say you can read my flash fiction story ‘Ethel Grieves and the Invisibility Curse’ for free this weekend! Usually behind a paywall, Havok is making all their stories free until 10pm Sunday July 6th Central time (USA). “Ethel Grieves did not do dresses, yet here she was, in a dress. … More Read My Story FREE This Weekend!
June was a quiet reading month for me. I only read four books. Considering I have a tall stack of ARCs to read, that is about to change in July. It was also a quiet blogging month. I did manage to post two reviews: Memoria, book three in the Nightingale Trilogy. Caligo, sequel to the … More June 2025 Update.
Publisher: Independently Published. Release Date: May 15th 2025. Source: eARC/ purchased hardcover. Category: Christian Fantasy. Series: Sequel to the Nightingale Trilogy. Synopsis from Goodreads: How far would you go to outrun the person you used to be? In search of freedom and a fresh start, Cassius Vera sails for unexplored lands in the hope that … More Review: Caligo By JJ Fischer.
Just a quick note to tell you that my fantasy flash fiction story publishes today! You can read ‘Ethel Grieves and the Invisibility Curse’ for free today only. I had to write a story based on the Ethel Grieves character. See what happens to her when she is forced to attend a ball. If there … More My Flash Fiction Story Publishes Today!
Publisher: Enclave Publishing. Release Date: December 10th, 2024. Source: Purchased. Category/Series: Christian fantasy/The Nightingale Trilogy. Synopsis from Goodreads: Would you save a life if you knew it would destroy another? In the deeply divided world of Caldera, nothing is as it seems. Taken captive by a faceless enemy, Sephone Winter fights to reclaim her soul … More Review: Memoria by J.J Fischer.
Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing House. Release Date: March 20, 2025. Source: Received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own. Category: YA/Adult, fantasy, short stories. Synopsis from Goodreads: Spring, summer, fall, winter. Every season is a season for romance. This first volume in a collection of short stories will take you on … More Review: Seasons of Romantasy: Spring.
Before MerMay comes to an end, I wanted to share with you this flash fiction mermaid story I wrote. Hope you enjoy! Lyra loved to gaze up at the moon and the stars. A strange pastime for a mermaid, especially a princess, and one she had to keep secret. She liked how the moon made … More Flash Fiction Story: The Rescue.
Publisher: Enclave Publishing. Release Date: December 5th, 2023. Category: Fantasy, Christian Fantasy. Series: The Nightingale Trilogy Book Two. Source: Purchased. Synopsis from Goodreads: What if erasing the past cost more than you were willing to pay? Having narrowly escaped their enemies, Sephone, Dorian, and Cass continue their search for the elusive Silvertongue, the only one with … More Review: Lumen by J.J Fischer
Today I am excited to bring you an excerpt from the mermaid themed short story collection ‘Saltwater Souls.’ The excerpt is from ‘The Lightkeeper’ the first story in the collection. The eBook of Saltwater Souls is currently on sale in the US for .99 and $1.55 in AU so now is the perfect opportunity to … More Excerpt: The Lightkeeper By Hannah Carter.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 