It seems like it was just last week that I reviewed another prequel novella of Amy’s: Amber Sky. It was actually a month ago, and now there’s Smoke Sky, which takes place after Amber, but before Crimson Sky, first in …
The Light in the Darkness boxed set is now live everywhere. Get it now for $2.99. The first four reviews are here. I’ve had my eye on Six Celestial Swords by T.A. Miles since before it came out. That …
Anyone who follows this blog knows that I love Amy Braun’s work. I’ve previously reviewed the Cursed series here, but have since fallen behind, since she’s frightfully prolific. So when I got a chance to read the prequel to her …
Book Review: Amber Sky by Amy Braun- plus a giveaway! Read more →
I am a woman of many subgenres. Ok, two at least. I’ve just introduced you to Noblebright, but thanks to the liberal use of firearms and cannon in my stories, I also can consider them Flintlock Fantasy. Needless to say, I’m thrilled …
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You might have remembered that there is at least one other author writing historical fantasy set during the Thirty Years War, and I reviewed his first book, The Sons of Brabant, several months ago. I’ve finally had a chance to …
I’ve always felt the real measure of a writer’s ability is shown by how they handle endings. The ending of a book is tricky enough, but that becomes multiplied when a series is at stake. Maybe I’m pickier than most, …
Amy Braun posted a marvelously detailed review of Valley of the Shadow on her blog. Ever since I reviewed Rise of the Storm by fellow Weekend Writing Warriors author Christina Ochs, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the sequel. I’m not really sure what I …
Ever since I read Demon’s Daughter, the first book in the Cursed Series, I’ve been eagerly anticipating its sequel. Dark Divinity lived up to, and in some ways, surpassed my expectations.
As much as I enjoy writing books set in a relatively obscure portion of history, it can also get lonely. I watch other writers bond over a shared interest in Regency England, Ancient Rome, Tudor England, Revolutionary France and other …
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A few months ago I reviewed Simplicius Simplicissimus, a best-selling German novel set during the Thirty Years War. It seems Grimmelshausen, its author wished to capitalize on its success, so he wrote this sequel. Which is to be honest, much …
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