Two For the Price of One
Today, I have TWO exciting books to share with you, dear Reader!
No, not anything I’ve written… I’m working hard on my projects and hoping to have some fun posts about my own stories coming soon with all sorts of behind-the-page tidbits. But I’m afraid we’ll both have to wait a bit longer for that.
But today I am thrilled to be helping out not one, but TWO of my fellow Realmie Authors with a book release and a cover reveal!
Let’s start with the book release, shall we?
Sixteen-year-old Riley has never had the confidence to stand up to the school bullies—until one of them harasses his friend Caroline. But his act of courageous defiance causes a mysterious black star to appear at the corner of his eye, setting in motion a series of events that will change his life forever.
The star marks Riley as the third star bearer in a prophecy that spans hundreds of years. Thrust into the otherworld of Leíso, he must defeat Iradocc, a demolic who’s intent on spreading Dark Magic through Leíso and the Human World . . . and who is determined to see Riley dead.
The first two star bearers failed.
Now, only Riley can stop Iradocc before it’s too late.
If he doesn’t, the Dark Magic will permeate both worlds, and everyone will die. But can Riley overcome his fears and believe in himself enough to save the world and those he loves?
A Star Appears is the first book in The Star & Cicatrix Legacy series, a magical and enchanting fantasy about family, friendship, loyalty, and courage.
This story sounds like so much fun. When I saw that cover and read the blurb, I knew I wanted to help spread the word about it. And I definitely want to read it!
But that’s not all I’ve got for today!
Lauren H. Salisbury is also revealing the cover of her new book today… A Matter of Blood.
Wanna see it?
I’m not gonna make you wait too long.
Here you go…
I am digging the steampunk/casino vibes I’m getting from that cover, what about you? It’s so cool looking.
Releasing April 19th!
In a city where debts are paid in blood, it takes more than courage to survive.
All his life, Jake Amarel’s talent for mechanical invention has been overshadowed by his family’s ability to control matter with their minds. After an argument with his father compels him to leave for the capital, Jake’s dream of becoming an inventor is finally within reach. But as he's swept along on a whirlwind of high living and technological marvels, Jake unwittingly enters the city’s darker side, where the slightest misstep could put more than his own life in peril.
Nathan Amarel has the peaceful life he always wanted—working the land on his family’s estate far from the evils they left behind in the capital. But when Jake leaves for the city, Nathan must decide how far he is willing to go to protect the brother he loves.
Both of these books sound like epic reads… and very different in terms of genre, though both of them are solidly fantasy, which kind of makes it fun to announce them together.
I hope you enjoyed today’s announcements.
I’m curious, which of these two stories appeals to you currently? What mood would you need to be in to read either one?
As a pretty big “mood reader” myself, different covers and blurbs will grab me at different times, so I’m curious to see what you think, dear Reader. Personally, I think A Star Appears would be my preference if I were more in the “journey through a door to a magical land and go on an epic adventure” mood. While A Matter of Blood would have to speak to me when I’m in a “I need a good battle of wits and high stakes adventure that’s more cloak and dagger style” mood.
What say you?