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Bladespell, the New Rogan Novel from Award-winning Author Steven L. Shrewsbury, Now Available!

Bladespell, the new Rogan novel from award-winning author Steven L. Shrewsbury, is now available in both print and eBook editions from Seventh Star Press! Featuring cover art by Graham Ganson!

A stand-alone novel, Bladespell takes readers on a thrilling adventure full of ancient gods, monsters, and ferocious warriors as an unlikely party, including the spearman Thyssen, and a wizard and wizardess from the future, joins with Rogan as he makes his way across the east coast of antediluvian Africa!

Pick up a copy at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of Bladespell:

On the east coast of antediluvian Africa, the warrior Rogan escapes the gallows via the magicks of a wizard. She professes to be the spirit of Jezebel Lilith, a mage that has traveled back in time to learn the location of an enchanted sword.

Thinking her mad, Rogan tries to find his partner on his journey, the spearman Thyssen. Learning Thyssen has been sold up the river to be part of a sacrifice at the temple of Dagon, Rogan vows to free him.

Rogan is accompanied by Lilith and her group of warriors, along with a shaman from the gallows, Oliver Haddo, who also claims to be from the future.

Upriver at the temple of Dagon, as a volcano rumbles, Rogan encounters wizards and others seeking to trigger a terror that will create children to guard the sleeping place afar off at R’lyeh for their god, Cthulhu.

A tale of action, twisted wizards, and Lovecraft mythos, BLADESPELL shows that sometimes those that manipulate others often get more than they bargained for.

About the Author:

Award winning author STEVEN L. SHREWSBURY lives and works in Central Illinois. He writes hardcore sword & sorcery, fantasy and horror novels. His story BRAN MAK MORN: RED WAVES OF SLAUGHTER appeared from TITN BOOKS & Conan Properties. His short stories have appeared recently in WEIRD TALES, REALMS OF THE NIGHT, SWORDS IN THE SHADOWS and HEATHENS AND HEROES. Twenty of his novels have been published, including RECKONING DAY, KILLER OF GIANTS, BEYOND NIGHT, BORN OF SWORDS, WITHIN, OVERKILL, PHILISTINE, HELL BILLY, THRALL, STRONGER THAN DEATH, HAWG and GODFORSAKEN. His horror/western series includes LAST MAN SCREAMING, MOJO HAND and ALONG COME EVENING. He has collaborated with Brian Keene on the BASTARDS series (also published in Italy) and Peter Welmerink on the Viking saga BEDLAM UNLEASHED. A big fan of books, history, religion and sports, he tries to seek out brightness in the world, wherever it may hide.

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Winds of War, and Burning Skies, by Stephen Zimmer, Available Individually in Print For the First Time!

Prowling the Darkness, and Altar of Gods, by Stephen Zimmer, are now available for the very first time in print editions! Previously available in eBook editions only, these tales of Rayden Valkyrie and Ragnar Stormbringer are action-packed, dark-edged adventures for those who love fantasy and sword and sorcery!

Get your copies at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of Winds of War: The winds of war are stirring.

The kings of Thrakkia and Samosia quarrel with each other as a wave of invaders from a powerful empire crashes upon the shores of the nearby Kingdom of Pargemon.

Having finished a harrowing mission aiding the Thrakkians deep in their mountains, Rayden Valkyrie understands the looming, perilous threat from the Astrian Empire. Without unity, none of the Griacan kingdoms stand a chance against the much larger invasion that Rayden knows will follow the conquest of Pargemon.

With time dwindling fast and the kings set on a course to weaken each other in battle, Rayden undertakes a bold mission. The fate of many lands hangs in the balance

Winds of War is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Rayden Valkyrie Tales.

Synopsis of Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.

About the Author:

Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and broadcaster based out of Lexington, Kentucky. His titles as an author include the Rayden Valkyrie Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales (Sword and Sorcery) the Faraway Saga (YA Dystopian), the Rising Dawn Saga (Cross Genre), the Fires in Eden Series (Epic Fantasy), the Hellscapes short story collections (Horror), the Chronicles of Ave short story collections (Fantasy), and the Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk).

Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens and Swordbearer, and the Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot. Stephen also co-hosts the Star Chamber Show, a weekly live audio podcast featuring creative talents from around the world.

Stephen is a proud Kentucky Colonel who also enjoys the realms of music, martial arts, good bourbons, and spending time with family.

Find Stephen online at:

Website: www.stephenzimmer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenzimmer7
Twitter: @sgzimmer
Instagram: @stephenzimmer7

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Under the Gaze of Ganesh, the Exciting New Contemporary Fantasy/Thriller by Vitesh Enaker, is Now Available in Print and eBook Editions!

Under the Gaze of Ganesh, the exciting new contemporary fantasy/thriller by Vitesh Enaker, is now available in print and eBook editions! The debut novel from Vitesh delivers a thrilling adventure to readers that blends several genres!

The editor for Under the Gaze of Ganesh was Holly Phillippe!

Pick up your copy at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of Under the Gaze of Ganesh:

The Patel family are East Indians from Kampala, Uganda, who eventually emigrate to the United States and settle in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, in the year 1991.  First generation Indian-American siblings Vikram and Indira are successful academically, and Vikram pursues a Ph.D., but he soon develops Muscular Dystrophy, while Indira marries a fellow East Indian medical student named Yamir.

When Vikram uncovers an insidious plot by Yamir and his mother to kill Indira, Vikram confronts him, and in the struggle, he drowns in Cave Run Lake. 

Vikram is revived by a herd of elephants from a nearby traveling circus.  He is now able to channel the form of the Hindu god Ganesh, along with harnessing the essence of Ganesh’s power.  He vows to save his sister from the murderous plan set forth by Indira’s mother-in-law, Anali, and Yamir. 

Embarking on a thrilling and dangerous journey, Vikram is introduced to people, places, and events that he never anticipated, an adventure that may lead him back to the land of his ancestors!

About the Author:

Vitesh “Victor” Enaker is an author and stock options trader currently residing in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Enaker is a writer of adult fiction novellas and the first author to write children’s books for Seventh Star Press. He has previously lived in the cities of Danville and Mt. Sterling.

A proud member of the Big Blue Nation, Vitesh is a graduate of Transylvania University and he holds a masters and doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky.

He has also been published in the American Journal of Health Studies. He enjoys playing Texas hold’em poker and fishing in various locations around the Bluegrass.

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The Marathonarium Anthology, Volume One, Edited By Sandy Lender, Presented by the Imaginarium Convention, Available Today!

The Marathonarium Anthology, a special anthology presented by the Imaginarium Convention and edited by Sandy Lender, featuring nine fantastic authors who took part in a special writing workshop hosted last year, is now available in print and ebook editions!

The sale of this anthology helps to support the mission of the Imaginarium Convention to provide learning, networking, and professional opportunities to writers, storytellers and creatives of all genres!

Get your copy at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of the Marathonarium Anthology, Volume One:

Welcome to the Marathonarium Anthology of short stories! This set of fiction and the experience collecting it encapsulates the spirit of the Imaginarium Convention, an event for writers, storytellers, and creatives of all genres held in Louisville, Kentucky each year!

You have before you the creative fortitude of nine determined storytellers who not only plunged into the madness that is marathon writing for three solid hours, but who also stepped outside of their comfort zones to hand over their unedited and hastily crafted works to be read by a stranger.

What began as a workshop to help authors complete a story for publication while producing a compendium to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Imaginarium Convention turned into a family of nine creative minds pushing themselves to the limit!

In the end, the writers accomplished something spectacular.

I mean, have you ever written a four-thousand-word story with beginning, middle, and end in three hours? And then have you turned that mass of words over to an editor for her review and suggestions?

 It’s downright frightening. But the authors you’re about to meet (or meet again) in the following pages did that exact thing and lived to tell the tale…

The nine authors spotlighted in Volume 1 in the order that their stories are presented in the book are:


W. Jade Young

Brian T. Ronk

Alisa Childress

Jeannene Walker

Jen Selinsky

Lisa Mildon

Clayton Barnett

Carma Haley Shoemaker

Tom Ukinski

About the Editor:

Sandy Lender is a construction magazine editor by day and author of girl-power fantasy novels by night. You can follow her author page on Amazon, check out her randomly updated website at SandyLenderInk.com, or join her Locals reading & writing community at SandySaysRead.locals.com. She lives in Florida where she helps with sea turtle conservation and parrot rescue.

With a four-year degree in English and 30-year career in publishing, Sandy’s successes include traditionally and self-published novels, hundreds of magazine articles, multiple short stories in competitive anthologies, a handful of technical writing awards, and a handful of creative writing awards and nominations. Sandy’s been writing stories since she was knee-high to a grasshopper when her great-grandmother shared her odd little tales of squeaky ghost-spiders around an apartment complex in Southern Illinois. The stories have developed to include strong young ladies working with dragons to save worlds from terrible fates, but those pesky spiders still show up from time to time.

There’s always something brewing at Sandy Lender Ink headquarters where some days, you just want the dragon to win.

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Cover Reveal for the Marathonarium Anthology, Volume One, Edited By Sandy Lender!

Cover reveal today for the Marathonarium Anthology, a special anthology presented by the Imaginarium Convention and edited by Sandy Lender, that features nine fantastic authors who took part in a special writing workshop hosted last year! The Marathonarium Anthology will be available in print and ebook editions on June 22nd!

The cover for the Marathonarium Anthology was designed by Olivia Pro Design!

Synopsis of the Marathonarium Anthology, Volume One:

Welcome to the Marathonarium Anthology of short stories! This set of fiction and the experience collecting it encapsulates the spirit of the Imaginarium Convention, an event for writers, storytellers, and creatives of all genres held in Louisville, Kentucky each year!

You have before you the creative fortitude of nine determined storytellers who not only plunged into the madness that is marathon writing for three solid hours, but who also stepped outside of their comfort zones to hand over their unedited and hastily crafted works to be read by a stranger.

What began as a workshop to help authors complete a story for publication while producing a compendium to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Imaginarium Convention turned into a family of nine creative minds pushing themselves to the limit!

In the end, the writers accomplished something spectacular.

I mean, have you ever written a four-thousand-word story with beginning, middle, and end in three hours? And then have you turned that mass of words over to an editor for her review and suggestions?

 It’s downright frightening. But the authors you’re about to meet (or meet again) in the following pages did that exact thing and lived to tell the tale…

The nine authors spotlighted in Volume 1 in the order that their stories are presented in the book are:


W. Jade Young

Brian T. Ronk

Alisa Childress

Jeannene Walker

Jen Selinsky

Lisa Mildon

Clayton Barnett

Carma Haley Shoemaker

Tom Ukinski

About the Editor:

Sandy Lender is a construction magazine editor by day and author of girl-power fantasy novels by night. You can follow her author page on Amazon, check out her randomly updated website at SandyLenderInk.com, or join her Locals reading & writing community at SandySaysRead.locals.com. She lives in Florida where she helps with sea turtle conservation and parrot rescue.

With a four-year degree in English and 30-year career in publishing, Sandy’s successes include traditionally and self-published novels, hundreds of magazine articles, multiple short stories in competitive anthologies, a handful of technical writing awards, and a handful of creative writing awards and nominations. Sandy’s been writing stories since she was knee-high to a grasshopper when her great-grandmother shared her odd little tales of squeaky ghost-spiders around an apartment complex in Southern Illinois. The stories have developed to include strong young ladies working with dragons to save worlds from terrible fates, but those pesky spiders still show up from time to time.

There’s always something brewing at Sandy Lender Ink headquarters where some days, you just want the dragon to win.

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One Night At The Roxy, Tales Of The Decoverse Vol. 2, From John B. Pyka, Is Now Available In Print And eBook!

We are excited to announce that One Night at the Roxy, Tales of the Decoverse Vol. 2, from John B. Pyka, is now available in print and ebook from Seventh Star Press! The latest adventure in the Decoverse brings you an action-packed adventure involving mobsters, vampires, Nazis, showgirls. and masked vigilantes. Pick up a copy today at any of the direct links below!

Pick up your copy at any of the following links!

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Synopsis of One Night At The Roxy: Chicago Holo-Visor reporter Penny Lane has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom by Chicago’s most infamous villain, Dr. Diablo. With Chicago’s masked heroes on a secret mission in Europe, it’s up to “Big Daddy Cool” and his super powered showgirls, The Bombshell Kittens, to stop Dr. Diablo and save Chicago’s most beloved reporter from the machinations of the madman.

However, behind the scenes, there’s another threat – a greater evil lurking, pulling the strings and seeking universal domination. Mobsters. Vampires. Nazis. Showgirls. Masked Vigilantes.

High stakes adventure in an alternate Decopunk history!

About John B. Pyka: For over 20 years John B. Pyka (Johnny) has set himself apart as a multi-discipline Entertainer and Storyologist: Published Author, Comic Artist, Podcaster, Paranormal Storyteller, Singer, Magician and Harley Quinn Cosplayer! He shares fun and amazing adventures with the world, one audience at a time, one story at a time! As an author, he’s published 4 books on magic theory and business. His first novella, Night Reich is Vol 1 in the Tales of the Decoverse Series and is published by Seventh Star Press.

Be sure to also get your copy of Night Reich, the first Tale of the Decoverse, Available in eBook formats such as Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and iTunes!

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The Gods Must Clearly Smile, the New Collection From Aaron Christopher Drown, Now Available in Print and eBook!

We are excited announce that The Gods Must Clearly Smile, a new collection of short stories from award-winning author Aaron Christopher Drown, is now available in print and eBook formats from Seventh Star Press! The Gods Must Clearly features tales in an array of speculative fiction genres, primarily in the realms of science fiction and fantasy! Get a copy today at any of the direct links below!

Buy your copy at any of the direct links below!

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Synopsis of The Gods Must Clearly Smile: From the distant future and the forgotten past…

From the far reaches of space and the house next door…

From award-winning author Aaron Christopher Drown, a collection of fourteen curious tales that wend and weave across worlds familiar and unthinkable—a captivating journey through wishes and nightmares, love and murder, war and magic, and the occasional dalliance with destiny.

About Aaron Christopher Drown: Aaron Christopher Drown is a native of Brunswick, Maine, who’s lived all over and whose stories have appeared in equally numerous magazines and anthologies. His debut novel, A Mage of None Magic, won the 2010 Darrell Award for Best Novel, and as he’s promised his publisher for years, he’s hard at work on the follow-up. An award-winning graphic designer as well, Aaron resides in Memphis for the time being with his wife, Sarah, their cat, Edison, and his trusty Macbook, Pedro.

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Cover Reveal For The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume Two, From Stephen Zimmer!

We are excited to share the cover reveal today for The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II! A print-only compendium release, this second volume contains three stand-alone novellas, The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies! The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II will be released by Seventh Star Press on Friday, April 22nd ! The cover art was created by Olivia Pro Designs!

Synopsis:

The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II, contains three novellas previously released in the growing collection on eBook formats.  These novellas include The Awakening, Tears in the Snow, and Burning Skies!

The novellas in the Ragnar Stormbringer collection will continue to be released and made available individually on eBook formats, and the compendium is only being released in a print edition. These print compendiums are a great way to make the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales available to readers who do not have eReaders or prefer print editions.

Here are the synopsis of the three novellas included in this exciting new compendium!

The Awakening:

Following the end of a brutal war, Ragnar Stormbringer travels across the sea channel to the west with the warrior Thorsalla to visit her brother’s new settlement in the fertile lands of Ulstara.

Coming upon a scene of total devastation, they find no bodies, but there are a large number of strange tracks heading in one direction and signs of a few survivors in another.

Ragnar will soon discover that some mysteries are the gateways to even greater ones.

Tears in the Snow:

Howling winds carry promises of doom across the far north where a jarl’s people are falling prey to a horrific plight.

Chilling tales describing hordes of ravenous wolves falling upon homesteads and slaughtering every living thing, including men, women, children, and livestock, are not the worst of it. Rumors and sightings speak of a greater intelligence guiding the terrifying onslaught.

With his great war axe Raven Caller in hand, Ragnar Stormbringer and a small band of mercenaries are among the few willing to tread into the perilous lands.

Using wit, courage, and strength, Ragnar will soon discover that tears in the snow are the seeds of dark, powerful mysteries waiting to be unraveled.

Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.

About the Author:

Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and broadcaster based out of Lexington, Kentucky. His titles as an author include the Rayden Valkyrie Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Faraway Saga (YA Dystopian), the Rising Dawn Saga (Cross Genre), the Fires in Eden Series (Epic Fantasy), the Hellscapes short story collections (Horror), the Chronicles of Ave short story collections (Fantasy), and the Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk).

Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens and Swordbearer, and the Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot. Stephen also co-hosts the Star Chamber Show, a weekly live audio podcast featuring creative talents from around the world.

Stephen is a proud Kentucky Colonel who also enjoys the realms of music, martial arts, good bourbons, and spending time with family.

Find Stephen online at:
Website: www.stephenzimmer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenzimmer7
Twitter: @sgzimmer
Instagram: @stephenzimmer7

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Cover Reveal for The Gods Must Clearly Smile, A New Collection From Award-Winning Author Aaron Christopher Drown!

We are excited to share the cover reveal today for The Gods Must Clearly Smile, a new collection of short stories from award-winning author Aaron Christopher Drown! The Gods Must Clearly Smile will be released in print and eBook on April 4th! The cover design for The Gods Must Clearly Smile was also created by Aaron, who is an award-winning artist and designer too!

See the book trailer!

Synopsis of The Gods Must Clearly Smile:

From the distant future and the forgotten past…

From the far reaches of space and the house next door…

From award-winning author Aaron Christopher Drown, a collection of fourteen curious tales that wend and weave across worlds familiar and unthinkable—a captivating journey through wishes and nightmares, love and murder, war and magic, and the occasional dalliance with destiny.

About Aaron Christopher Drown: Aaron Christopher Drown is a native of Brunswick, Maine, who’s lived all over and whose stories have appeared in equally numerous magazines and anthologies. His debut novel, A Mage of None Magic, won the 2010 Darrell Award for Best Novel, and as he’s promised his publisher for years, he’s hard at work on the follow-up. An award-winning graphic designer as well, Aaron resides in Memphis for the time being with his wife, Sarah, their cat, Edison, and his trusty Macbook, Pedro.

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Finds Emotions, the New Book in The Dark Cloud Series of Children’s Books by Brittany Gaddis Cummings, is Now Available!

Finds Emotions, the new book in The Dark Cloud Series of children’s books by Brittany Gaddis Cummings, is now available in print and ebook formats from Seventh StarChild! Also illustrated by Brittany, Finds Emotions continues the adventures of the Dark Cloud as he helps children learn how to cope with their emotions.

With full-color illustrations, larger text, and an 11″ by 8.5″ page format, Finds Emotions is a great new book for younger readers of approximately 4-6 years of age! Be sure to pick up a print or eBook copy today at the direct links just below the cover art!

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Synopsis of Finds Emotions:

Emotions is the second book released in The Dark Cloud Series from Brittany Gaddis Cummings.

Emotions tells the story of a dark cloud who helps teach children different ways to cope with their emotions. Fly through the skies with the dark cloud in this book and meet several children who are needing help with strong emotions! The dark cloud shows kindness and offers wise advice that they can use.

In addition to discussing ways of coping, this book also helps children relate to possible situations in their own life.

About the author:

My name is Brittany. Born and raised in East Tennessee. I’m a Jesus-follower, family loving, football and hockey fan.

I worked as a veterinary technician while I finished my psychology and English degrees from the University of Tennessee. I then worked as a counselor for children with mental health issues. Now, I have the best “job” in the world: stay-at-home-mom.

My story telling began with stories for my son’s bedtime. My husband encouraged me to get my stories published, and so my journey began.
We are blessed with an extraordinary son, three dogs, and a fish. We have an amazing extended family who love and care for us dearly.

My hobbies include baking with my son, scrapbooking, reading, watching movies, and going on family walks.

God has given me so much, and I’m excited to see what other plans He has for me.

If you haven’t gotten a copy of Finds Trees yet, here are direct links and a synopsis!

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Synopsis of Finds Trees:

Finds Trees is a story about a dark cloud who knows that he has rain to give trees a drink of water, but he realizes he does not know what trees look like.

Go with him on his journey to find the trees as he asks others for help.

This book teaches children about the ecosystem, perseverance, and that it is okay to ask for help.

Finds Trees is the first book in The Dark Cloud Series, written and illustrated by Brittany Cummings!