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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 9, 2022 · 5:00 am

Herlot of Alonia Blitz

The Herlot of Alonia Series, Book 1

Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy

Published: April 7, 2020

Publisher: Book Baby

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Experience a heroine’s journey through magic, battle, and ancient secrets
in HERLOT OF ALONIA, the first book in a medieval fantasy series.

In the small village of Alonia, tucked away in the kingdom of Eraska, a
baby girl named Herlot is born into the world beneath a full moon and a
grove of willow trees. Herlot is healthy and clearly touched by magic, which
forever marks her as an outsider. The people of Alonia worry that the
strange events that surround Herlot mean she is a bad omen, but Herlot
learns to rely on her imagination and makes new friends, like the unicorn
Devotio, folding herself into the magical world around her.

“No matter what happens, the stars can see you….You’re never
alone.”

Just as Herlot turns eighteen and has found her place in her village, the
kingdom of Eraska is invaded by the evil King Felix–a man willing to
perform unspeakable acts in his search for a source of power to conquer all.
It is time for Herlot to find her voice, embrace her magic, and save her
people.

Praise for Herlot of Alonia:

“Herlot of Alonia breathes new life into the meaning of magic,
belief, and freedom told through an epic adventure that delivers
action-packed moments, a journey of self-discovery for a dazzling heroine,
and a heartwarming bond with a unicorn.” – Liz Konkel

“Rosestone has crafted a truly enchanting novel that encompasses
everything that a traditional fantasy tale ought to have but also expands
into so much more of an emotive coming of age tale… [An] inspiring
and engaging tale that is pure magic on every page. Overall, I’d highly
recommend Herlot of Alonia for fantasy fans everywhere.” – K.C.
Finn

“Herlot of Alonia is without a doubt a classic tale reminiscent of the
wondrous adventures of The Lord Of The Rings. Steeped in the small kingdom
of Eraska, we fall under the spell of Herlot, her family, friends, and the
magical creatures that surround her, as she grows up in a land where riches
are measured by the contents of souls, and gold is taboo to all.” –
Steven Robson, Reader’s Favorite

About the Author

Maria Rosestone is a historian and instructional designer who can always be
found with a book. She particularly likes ancient and medieval history. If
she is not researching or writing, she loves to go for nature walks with her
family and dog.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | March 21, 2022 · 5:00 am

Orpheus Rising Blitz

By Sam And His Father, John/With Some Help From A Very Wise Elephant/Who Likes To Dance

Children’s Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Publisher: LWL Books

A visionary, imaginative retelling of the Orpheus legend in modern guise with a happy ending as Sam and his father John with Lepanto, a very wise elephant who likes to dance, rescue Sam’s mother from the afterlife in Dread City, an ocean and a world away. A variety of reviewers have compared its scope, sweep, and imagination to “Alice In Wonderland” and “The Wizard of Oz” and even to “Gulliver’s Travels,” and to Neil Gaiman in general! While aimed at youthful readers, its exuberant story defies simple categorization and can be enjoyed as well by adults who are sure to appreciate its charm.

Kirkus Reviews claims it can “stand with the classics of children’s literature.”

It combines compassion and renewal with an epic fantasy adventure in a manner sure to touch reader’ hearts.

About the Author

Lance Lee is a poet whose “Elemental Natures” (2020) climaxes a career in poetry, a novelist, “Second Chances” and “Orpheus Rising” (2021), playwright (“Time’s Up and Other Plays),” and an environmentalist active in founding the state park system in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles. His recent focus on children’s literature has been rewarded by high praise for Orpheus Rising, a Best Book of 2021, Indie, and his forthcoming “The Tale Of Brian And The House Painter Mervyn,” already an Editor’s Pick at Booklife-Publishers Weekly. His family is split between Los Angeles and London where he visits frequently.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | March 18, 2022 · 5:00 am

Juno and the Lady Virtual Book Tour

Epic Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Fantasy

Date Published: 16th September 2021

Publisher: SilverWood Ltd

Juno’s beloved Petra is dead.

Petra’s replacement, the mysterious Lady, has put Juno’s best
friend Tilly under a dark spell that has left Juno with nobody she can
trust.

With only Chax, her kitten, for company, Juno escapes from her school to a
town at the bottom of the cliffs.

A town ruled by men.

Alone, scared, and without friends, Juno feels an unknown power growing
inside her. A power she knows she will one day have to harness. With all
lost, a dark figure from within the shadows cups her mouth and whispers in
her ear to keep quiet.

Juno joins her new friends but just as she starts to learn how the world
really works, the ill-tempered Dr Viktor demands an audience.

Juno and the Lady is a young woman’s journey into a land of the old
ways, where men rule, and women are property.

With unlikely friendships, forbidden love and burning magic, can Juno
change the conventions of old? Can she save the town? And will she figure
out who the Lady truly is?

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Juno sat on the edge of the cliff and let her feet dangle over the side. Chax sat next to her and licked her paws, showing no interest in what lay before her.

Juno bumped her shoulder into Chax. ‘Are those orchards to the east of the town?’

Chax lifted her head and sniffed the air. With a growl, she stood and faced north.

Juno tilted her head and sighed at the shouts of men echoing down the river.

She turned and gazed out across the lands below.

Chax meowed next to her.

‘Yes, Chax,’ Juno said, placing a hand to her brow. ‘That’s where we are going.’

About the Author

A nomad at heart, GJ has lived in nine countries across Africa, Europe and
the Middle East. His career has included working as a Divemaster in The Red
Sea, a zookeeper in Israel, and a proofreader in Sweden.Born with cerebral
palsy, GJ has spent a lifetime trying to tie his shoelaces while standing up
in the hope of not falling over. It is a constant challenge, but sometimes
he occasionally succeeds.Finding the love for writing later in life, GJ
spends most of his free time going for walks and dreaming of story ideas. He
hopes to one day have a small place on the oceanfront where he can walk his
dogs on the beach.For more information please visit gjkemp.co.uk

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | December 17, 2021 · 5:00 am

Paths of Anguish Blitz

Primeval Origins Epic Saga, Book 1

Science Fantasy, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Younf Adult, Christian Fantasy, Adventure, Action and Adventure

Publisher:‎ Celestial Fury Publishing

A Science Fantasy Epic Saga like no other!

Winning 35 literary Awards and Honors!

She scoffs at the legends of long-ago civilizations. He grew up battling deadly dinosaurs. When their lifelines intersect, can Nikki and Rogaan survive humanity’s genesis and the nemesis of our apocalyptic end times…the Four Horsemen?

Bolivia, 2080s. Nikki Ricks dedicates her life to scientific truth. So when the book-smart graduate student discovers a perfectly preserved blue-steel sword among the fossilized bones of a Cretaceous-era dinosaur, she struggles to accept what should be an anachronism. And when the ground gives way, she finds herself plunged into the memories of a prehistoric young man.

65 million years BC. Rogaan yearns to claim a place among his tribe’s heroes. Already a skilled archer and metalsmith, he chafes at his father forbidding him from his planned foray into adulthood by joining the town hunt. Defying his family’s command and going anyway, the brash would-be warrior reveals a forbidden weapon… and draws the attention of an assassin.

With Nikki torn between her physical body and her mental journey, she grapples to hold on to the logic of reality… despite a fierce conviction that a mystical doomsday is looming. And as Rogaan fights to dodge death from a powerful sect, he realizes the world is more complex and dangerous than his wildest imaginings.

Are the tangled senses of this strange pair fated to bring about the end of mankind?

In this meticulously researched tapestry of legends, B.A. Vonsik entwines humanity’s mythologies, scientific discoveries, and religious wisdoms into a seamless whole. Cleverly contrasting modern research with ancient knowledge, this multiple-award-winning novel will leave you breathless and questioning as you delve into its intricacies.

Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish is the visionary first book in the Primeval Origins Epic Saga of science fantasy adventures. If you like prehistoric heroes, fast-paced thrills, and hidden truths, then you’ll love B.A. Vonsik’s apocalyptic legend.

Buy Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish to wield the secrets of the ages today!

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Multiple Award-Winning Science Fantasy Saga like no other! She scoffs at the legends of long-ago civilizations. He grew up battling deadly dinosaurs. When their lifelines intersect, can Nikki and Rogaan survive humanity’s genesis and the nemesis of our apocalyptic end times…the Four Horsemen?

Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish

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About the Author

Multiple-Award Winning Science Fantasy Author and Creator of the Primeval Origins® Epic Saga

– Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish (7 Awards and Honors)

– Primeval Origins: Light of Honor (11 Awards and Honors)

– Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents (17 Awards and Honors)

B.A. Vonsik is a 1985 graduated of the United States Air Force Academy and flew as an USAF Special Operations aviator before joining the training and simulation industry. While working in his adventurous careers, B.A. Vonsik spent much of his remaining time creating and detailing the world of Primeval Origins®. Curious about why many of our mythological pantheons seemed so similar despite the cultures creating them having never interacted with each other, B.A. created the Primeval Origins® science fantasy saga based on more than 30 years of his research into our mythologies, ancient alien theory, accepted human history and our undiscovered history, the sciences, modern and future technologies, metaphysical studies, the Bible, Quran, Hindu, and other religions. What B.A. discovered was mind bending and written into the pages of his multiple award-winning science fantasy epic.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | October 26, 2021 · 5:00 am

The Immortal Blood Blitz

A Reign of Blood and Magic, Book 3

Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Date Published: October 26, 2021

Publisher: SPK Publishing

A slain god and a crippled queen with stolen powers join forces to battle a mutual enemy in this dark fantasy.

When Queen Cynara summons magic into the king’s forest, she cannot know how a stolen power will cripple her, or that an orb used during her spell has let loose a single droplet of blood. Now, immortal blood is multiplying, and breeding with living creatures, which includes the statue of an undead king.

Resurrected from the dead, Anastacio once lived in the Otherworld. With his godly life reborn, he resolves to find the goddess from his past and avenge the injustice done to both of them, but to thrive, in life and in health, he requires assistance from someone without trust. Queen Cynara has a secret that may provide the answers, but she’s trapped inside her frozen body, similar to the husband she encased in mortar. Why would anyone help her?

How will a god oversee the kingdom; the royal family, a former queen and a true born prince whose secret has been kept from everyone? With help from a witch and Norse goddesses from the Otherworld, might blood and magic seed the ultimate revenge? Or will an enemy hated by everyone claim victory—again.

Other books in the A Reign of Blood and Magic series:

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The Scarlett Mark

A Reign of Blood and Magic. Book 1

In The Scarlett Mark the first novel in A Reign of Blood and Magic, Princess Scarlett tests her stepbrother, unaware that her behavior will endanger her father the king, threaten her royal sisters, and help her power-hungry step-mother—the queen. The sorceress plans to steal the throne and rid the castle of her stepchildren, but a risk taken forces the queen to banish Scarlett, delivering her to certain death.

The Ebony Queen

A Reign of Blood and Magic, Book 2

In The Ebony Queen, the second novel in A Reign of Blood and Magic, the devil Daemonis schemes with Queen Cynara, enabling her to conjure the highest level of Solomonic magic. Using this mega-spell, she deploys tempests against three princesses, casting a blanket of evil on her enemies. The ensuing storm ushers Ruby into the night, stifles Rose at sea, and threatens Scarlett in a home where she thought she’d be safe. A lord and two guardians cannot protect their wards and not even a god is safe from the queen’s sorcery. But power comes with a price, and unknown to Cynara, the devil has a secret strategy. When a blood moon eclipses the night sky, Cynara invokes her magic in the king’s forest.

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Abby Lane is the author of several novels in genre fiction, including her latest release, The Immortal Blood. She appreciates the many ways myths, fairy tales, and epic fantasy tell a story, and credits Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire, with inspiring her love of storytelling. A history enthusiast, she’s traveled to the United Kingdom and France to explore secret gardens and medieval castles, having an avid interest in the Tudor period. Abby shares her life with her husband and adores her adult children, including three special grand pups named Bella, Arya, and Charlie. When she isn’t at her home in Calgary, she’s admiring the ocean from her cottage in Maple Bay.

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