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Central Florida Comic Con
Central Florida Comic Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. If you’re a fan of Batman, the Avengers, Doctor Who, Star Wars, LEGO, Disney, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Power Rangers, Game of Thrones, etc., you’ll probably fit right in at CFCC!!
Meet 4 Horsemen Author Maria DeVivo in Sikes Hall at C1
New Releases for December 2023
The Witch of Tut
by D.A. Spruzen
December 1, 2023
It is their job to protect the mortal realm, but are secrets the only way they can protect each other?
Lin Thorene, a beautiful Norse goddess turned private detective, embarks on a new case to locate a missing girl in London. But the fantastical always has a way of finding her. During her investigation, she meets Agna, the goddess Freya’s witch and former protector of King Tutankhamun.
Meanwhile, Lin’s personal biographer Mary Lambert is contending with her new role as mother to a demigod. When Lin returns to their suburban home near Washington D.C., Agna in tow, Mary is tasked with keeping a secret that, if broken, could lead to their own personal Ragnarok.
The Fall of the House of Otter
by Leo Sparx
December 1, 2023
One of the world’s most infamous macabre stories reimagined as queer erotica.
If you’ve ever wondered what the sinister world of Edgar Allan Poe would look like filled with gay men, then this story is for you!
“Erotically wicked! Spellbinding! A unique trans-inclusive retelling of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher.’”
“A wildly inventive labyrinth of dark extravagance with gay otter men and romance at the story’s heart.”
At the edge of a sleepy seaside town stands a mansion nearly as tall as the rumors about its mysterious owner. The house beckons to an out of work sex worker named Alexander who soon finds himself in a whirlwind of strange decadence.
But this sudden luxury comes at a price. Rules must be followed. Secrets kept. There is an order to the seemingly enchanted building that must be appeased.
Hustler turned live-in pet, Alexander must navigate his way through bizarre rituals and BDSM training while he battles his frozen heart. Has he fallen in love with the stoic but forceful man who now rules over him or will a handsome friend from Alexander’s past be the key to unlocking the secrets of Usher’s bizarre world?
Modern kink collides with old magic in this haunting tale of jockstraps, bondage, and sexual hierarchy.
Violent Mind
by Joseph Asphahani
December 6, 2023
Maxan wields unimaginable power, it is up to him how he uses it.
Maxan, a young fox, serves his city as a spy, scout, and informant. He is meant to only observe, but defies his orders to stop an unspeakable evil. He is now tied to a weapon of immeasurable power, capable of driving every animal into a violent frenzy.
Desperate for answers, Maxan is drawn into an eternal war between The Monitors and The Mind, both vying for control of the powerful artifacts hidden deep below and far above their world. While The Minders want only to keep the artifacts safe and dormant, the cult of The Mind wants to use them to take over the world.
Immune to the weapon that he now holds, Maxan must uncover the secrets of his world and find a better path for all animalkind. Will that path reveal him to be a puppet, a puppeteer, or perhaps something more?
The Conspiracy of the Ravens
by Nelson McKeeby
December 10, 2023
His brain destroyed by epilepsy and his body wracked with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, an author sits down to pen his last book.
It’s a tale of Rains-a-Lot, the warrior who ate Thomas Custer’s heart; Ivy d’ Seille, a child soldier and veteran of the French Resistance; Dr. Kelle Brainerd, holder of three Ph.D.s in Reality Physics; and a purple 1957 Chevy concealing the spirit of a New Orleans Macumba from the 19th century as they run into a wizard, a shadowy Company, and a whole bunch of ravens.
But no story is just a story, and our author isn’t just an author.
The reviewers are raving about the War of the Ravens series.
”…ten pounds of crazy in a five pound sack.” — A famous musician who refused to give her name.
“…everything that is wrong with the 420 movement.” —an anonymous Iowan politician.
“You will never publish this crap in a million years…”— A writing professor in New England.
Before the Storm: A Steel & Thunder Prequel
by Dominic N. Ashen
December 13, 2023
Haven’t you ever wondered how your parents met?
Orlun and Rurig have been married for a long time. Things may have gotten a little less exciting after having three children together, but it’s their life, and they wouldn’t trade it for anything else. So when a civil war threatens to tear apart their home and has them both working with the city’s militia, they’re not exactly happy about it.
Jarek is a new recruit. Young and maybe a little naïve, he’s a lover, not a fighter—but he’ll do what he has to if it means protecting the people he cares about. Which might include Orlun and Rurig. There’s something brewing between the three of them, but is it strong enough to survive when tragedy strikes?
This is a story about romance, awkward dates, and questionable parenting decisions. Set over twenty years before the events of Steel & Thunder, this prequel tells the tale of how these three men found each other and formed a family in the face of danger and uncertainty. This novella is for readers who like gay/male-on-male polyamorous romances with a heaping helping of orcs.
Invoking Destiny
by Multiple Authors
December 15, 2023
All these questions—and more you haven’t even thought of—will be answered inside these pages.
Set in the times and places of magic, these fantastic tales contain dragons, fairies, trolls, and warriors. Kings and queens rule, while knights do whatever they can to protect their kingdom and its people. Sacrifices are made and deals are struck. There might even be a demon or two. Revenge will be sought, but it may not always come to fruition.
Enter worlds where fishermen can reel in fantastical creatures and fairies are always playing tricks on those who steal from them. Dreams don’t always come true for the heroes of our tales, but maybe they were never the good guys to begin with. Let your imagination run wild with these eleven short stories of magic and mayhem from authors around the world.
A warning before you enter: be careful of the killer bunny on the loose…
Dystopia
by Rick Heinz
December 16, 2023
There is a price to magic, even if bottled for consumption.
Magic has exploded back into the world, bringing with it creatures of myth and legend. After the initial shock, corporations found a way to turn magic into profit. The occult “gold rush” at the forefront of magically imbued politics built a world of wealth inequality, greed, and innovation.
Bartender Jane Auburn is an early adopter of a new drug sponsored by Pelican Pharmaceuticals that allows her to move at the speed of vampires and match the strength of demons. How bad could the side effects possibly be? After all, as it says in all their commercials, “Elcoll: it keeps you going even when you’re dead!”
Jane finds herself embroiled in occult corporate warfare, and to save her own life, she will need to uncover what other skeletons these new magical companies are hiding.
Aestrangel the Chosen
by Maria DeVivo
December 17, 2023
In the epic battle of Good versus Evil, there can be only one victor.
To free herself from her relentless nightmares, Aestra, the fallen angel, makes a deal with the devil. But Lucifer’s deals have dire consequences; robbed of the knowledge of what cast her out of heaven, Aestra cannot escape Lucifer’s domain. The only way out is through.
With no one left to turn to, Aestrangel reunites with her former adversary, Malek, to complete another Calling that would solidify her position in the devil’s domain. But when her power—and her feelings for Malek—intensify, this mission could end up altering the balance between Heaven, Hell, and the human world forever.
The Vilification of Aqua Marine
by Megan Mackie
December 26, 2023
One parent is a superhero. One parent is a supervillain. Aqua Marine is a work in progress.
Despite Aqua Marine’s super lineage, the wannabe superhero can only control a cup of water at a time—which is not very effective as far as superpowers go. She has no chance at stopping the new nefarious villain, the Overlord of the Dance, from taking over part of the city. That is until she accidentally discovers there is a cup of water in the human heart when she blows his out.
Now her villainous mother wants her to join the League of Extraordinary Evil. Aqua Marine would like to hide under a rock. And her new nemesis, the Overlord of the Dance, is apparently not quite dead yet and would like to have a word with her.
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, Aqua Marine’s is a slip and slide … with capes.
Silverblood Scion
by Megan Mackie
December 27, 2023
“You cannot command a demon unless you have struck a deal with it, and we have not yet struck such a deal.”
Elaine was meant to be the light for her people—the last of the Scions of Isa. But her goddess died long ago, and she is hunted for the inherent magic in her silver blood. After being condemned as a human sacrifice by Lord Dakin, a demon makes her a tempting counteroffer. If Elaine frees him from his prison, he will be hers to command.
Demonlord Acies wants revenge just as much as he wants to escape from his prison cell. Elaine could be the key, and she’s a pretty one. But Acies’ past haunts his present and the consequences of the war he once fought between gods and demons is never too far away.
Wielding the power of demons can mean the difference between salvation and damnation … for both of them.
New Releases for November 2023
Val’s House of Musings: A Mixed Genre Short Story Collection
by Valerie Willis
November 1, 2023
Short fiction, featuring Florida and the Fantastic!
Throughout her career, award-winning, paranormal fantasy romance author Valerie Willis has been collecting her thoughts in short fiction. Some of these tales you may know, published in anthologies, blogs, or even featured as contest winners. Others are hidden gems that are no longer satisfied to collect dust, including some deleted scenes from The Cedric Series.
Readers will encounter myths and monsters from all over the world before being pulled back close to home, or in this case, Florida. If that wasn’t enough, find love in unusual places from the sea to cemetery.
Val’s House of Musings is the first short story collection pulled together for fans and new readers to savor a little at a time.
The General Worldbuilding Guide
by JM Paquette
November 1, 2023
As a writer, I like to think I know everything about my characters and the world they inhabit.
But do I? I certainly don’t always recall those details—and definitely not when I need them most. Cue the dive down an internet rabbit hole for the next hour instead of continuing to write my draft. There’s a time for writing, and there’s a time for worldbuilding—and they aren’t the same!
Use this book to build your world in all its glory, so that the next time those townsfolk are suspicious of strangers, you know what happened the last time they trusted someone who walked into town from the world beyond. Just imagine, when you sit down to write, already knowing the answers to questions like:
What is that song on the radio at the bar?
How long does it take to drive from Town A to Town B?
Who established that law about bathtubs in the street?
Where is the best place to get a burger in this town?
When did that family take over the monarchy?
Tackling everything from creation myths and cultural practices to building relationships and measuring time, this worldbuilding guide has the questions and activities you need to help you craft a believable world for your story.
The Prisoner of the Dead
by Megan Mackie
November 5, 2023
Only when he loses his freedom does he find hope…
Baron is a man from nowhere in a land that has forgotten its name where the dead walk. After killing a strange man in cold blood, Baron finds himself imprisoned—and inextricably tied to an even stranger woman, Thalia.
Thalia harbors a terrible secret. The daughter of immortal scientists, she knows that the zombie outbreak is cyclical; those infected will live again, and generations later, a new outbreak will run its course. And she alone might hold the key to ending the vicious cycle once and for all.
But only if this unlikely pair can survive the next outbreak…
Someone to Marry
by Robert Lewis
November 6, 2023
A saboteur is somehow the least of this wannabe wedding planner’s problems.
Mark and Hunter have their hands full filming adult content, rebranding their website, and deciding whether to join Lexi Luscious in her latest project. Oh, and they’re getting married in one week. Thankfully, they have their dutiful assistant Paris to keep them on track and ensure their wedding goes off without a hitch.
When it comes to the menu, Paris enlists the help of Daniel, the sexy and flirtatious house cleaner. Daniel is a talented cook, but it turns out he is also adept at saving Paris’s life—both figuratively and literally.
As seemingly random events jeopardize the wedding, an ominous note and flash drive arrives from Daddy Twink. Paris wonders whether it is truly a coincidence or an act of sabotage. As the wedding falls apart, Paris must pull off the impossible by gathering all the grooms’ friends and family together to ensure they have the dream wedding they deserve.
Severed Squadron
by PC Nottingham
November 11, 2023
Even badass vigilantes need mechanics.
Joka Bunear is just a lowly grease monkey in a gang full of bigger and stronger alien vigilantes. Not to mention a human. To level the playing field, she invents a spacesuit and is finally invited on a field mission … as a joke. After the mission is sabotaged and the gang goes into hiding, Joka intercepts a message meant for her boss regarding a kidnapped scientist, but the leader refuses to pursue the lead.
Joka joined this gang because she believes in helping the galaxy’s downtrodden. With the most annoying crewmate tagging along, Joka steals a ship to pursue the lead. A simple stop to refuel turns into a terrorist encounter when they realize they are not the only ones pursuing the scientist. Little does Joka know, the scientist’s research has garnered dark fruit that will endanger everyone.
Joka will return to the gang a legend or not at all. Fans of spaceship dogfights, sci fi horrors, and galactic exploration will love SEVERED SQUADRON. It’s like Calamity Jane vs. ISIS amidst Dr. Frankenstein’s fever dream—if he’d dreamt about aliens.
I’m Engaged to Mothman
by Paige Lavoie
November 13, 2023
He’s a cryptid and faerie prince, but she’s just Heather.
When 23-year-old Heather started dating Mothman, she knew she was in for some surprises. Getting transported to the faerie realm he was banished from? Yeah, that was not what she expected. Turns out those moth wings belonged to a faerie prince with a dark past.
The former influencer must trade her quiet #cottagecore aesthetic for a lavish #royalcore week, full of lavish social functions, ballgowns, and secrets. Plus, she’ll have to bond with Moth’s mother, the queen of Eclipsica_,_ and Moth’s sister, who’s … scary.
With Moth’s old friends resurfacing, and his memories returning, Heather begins to question their future. As he sneaks out of bed each night, she starts to wonder whether their cozy cottage in the woods can compete with a castle.
The Secrets of Water
by Shoshana Edwards
November 14, 2023
“With The Secrets of Water, Shoshana Edwards takes us deep into the darkness of American folklore while creating genuine, contemporary thrills. Absolutely terrific!” —Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Ink and V Wars.
“Shoshana Edwards has a lot to say, and she says it with meticulous insight and evocative language.” —David Gerrold
The tranquil waters of Harper’s Landing hide an ancient evil.
Jim Burch, Sheriff of Harper’s Landing, must solve a deadly mystery in his once-quiet town. Animals and pets, a visitor, and many children have been killed under mysterious circumstances. Sheriff Burch loves Harper’s Landing; the townspeople help each other through the good times and the bad—bringing food, lending a hand, and showing up for each other.
Jim knows how to be a detective. He is trained to remain calm and search for clues and evidence in order to solve cases. Except, the circumstances of the deaths defy logic. It will take all of his knowledge—and faith—to solve the secret hidden in the water of Harper’s Landing.If you love whodunits with a twist and stories rich with complex characters set in a town rife with magic and mystery, The Secrets of Water is the book for you!
The Vampires’ Curse
by Travis Richey
November 15, 2023
“I thought love was more powerful than nature.”
Since he was turned centuries ago, Joseph has watched the world of man change, grow, and decay. He grieves human lovers as they grow old and die, but the curse of Decimus keeps him from turning them. The odds are against him; more often than not, the vampire’s kiss only hastens death, and Joseph is no murderer. After inadvertently turning Alexander, who basks in human destruction, Joseph swears he will never love again… and he certainly will never consume human blood.
Joseph’s oath is tested by a chance meeting with David, a young human man for whom his heart unexpectedly yearns. However, their passion is threatened by a blood-crazed Alexander, who finds Joseph’s burgeoning relationship repulsive. When David is threatened, will Joseph risk Decimus to save him?
Roselia and the Ancient Warriors
by J.B. Moonstar
November 24, 2023
“The rescue must be tonight!”
When horseshoe crabs were stolen from a protected wildlife area, mermaid Roselia knew she had to do something—and fast! Seeking help from a large dragon and a human friend, she created a plan to save them.
Join our trio in a race against time to find the captured horseshoe crabs, help them escape, and lead them on a journey back to the ocean. After all their efforts, they find the poacher waiting at the finish line to recapture the crabs! Will they be able to make it back home after all?
Orenda
by T.S. Simmons
November 27, 2023
What do YOU value above all else?
Orenda is a First Nations Iroquois belief that all natural objects and people possess a mystical energy. It is the force that allows us to effect change in the world and manifest transformation.
In this gripping sequel to The 45th Parallel, Caitlin and her husband Gio travel to Canada to take on new roles as ambassadors for the ACC. Inclusive, intelligent, and aware, Caitlin proves herself a natural leader. Respected by her people, she endeavors to bridge the gap between the communities, offering them new opportunities that will benefit generations to come.
But as Caitlin and Gio build their new family, an old enemy resurfaces, threatening their newfound security. Loyalties are challenged, betrayal leads to unspeakable tragedy, and the ultimate act of revenge forces Caitlin to draw on her orenda before it threatens to destroy them both.
Lexington Legendary Book Bash
Going strong on its sixth year, the Lexington Legendary Book Bash is an amazing author signing event where authors and readers can connect. It is an exciting day filled with books, authors, games, and prizes that strives to bring readers an incredible experience where they can meet their favorite authors, find new authors, connect with other readers, while celebrating all things books!
Attending Author:
- T.S. Simons
Get Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lexington-legendary-book-bash-tickets-661890100107
New Releases for October 2023
The Erotic Ghosts Collection
by Honey Cummings
October 1, 2023
Come meet some amazing spooky and sexy ladies you may already know!
In this collection from Honey Cummings, find three ghostly legends who just need a little love in their haunting lives. Joins us as we find a match for the Lady in Blue, Woman in White, and even Bloody Mary herself. These audacious apparitions are willing to take a chance and seize the opportunity for a sexy time while they find themselves tangible to the opposite sex.
Whether you’re looking for a rebound with the hotel gardener, find yourself a contestant on a reality show where strangers are getting married, or even find yourself on the other side of the mirror in a tale as old as time. Prepare to laugh and fan yourself as the cold of the paranormal shifts into the flames of passion in this trinity.
Discover what haunting passion can truly bring to one’s love life.
The Author’s Accountability Planner 2024
by 4 Horsemen Publications
October 1, 2023
The Author’s Accountability Planner 2024
By: 4 Horsemen Publications
We’ve found your muses for 2024!
Developing an accountability routine to keep on schedule and meet your goals can feel like an uphill climb. That’s why this planner was written for authors by authors. Call us your muses because inside these pages, we’ll be guiding you every step of the way. We’re here to help, encourage, and keep you on task as we scale that narrative mountain together.
Often as creatives we rely on friends, workshops, critique partners, and mentors to keep us moving. They ask, “How’s the book coming?” and we think, “Shoot! I need to make time to write some more!”
Well, as far as productivity goes, consider this your solution to getting the work done.
Yes, it’s a planner, but not just any planner.
The detailed pages of the Author’s Accountability Planner were designed for fiction and nonfiction authors of all levels to outline an entire year of writing. They contain inspiration, scalable graphs, and valuable checkpoints. There are introspective questions about your personal method and places to stop and take a break when you need one. We’ve designed a tool to spark creative energy and manifest that compelling drive we often find amongst our fellow authors, but the best part is, you don’t even have to leave your desk.
What can you accomplish with the Author’s Accountability Planner?
- A Full Year of Writing
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Planning
- Tracking Your Word Count Milestones
- Adapting Goal Setting Tools
- Completing Unique Writing Prompts
- Achieving Narrative Objectives
- Discovering Inspiration Through Thought Activities
- Joining an Interactive Community
- Turning Your Passion into Progress
And best of all, meeting your new muses! (That’s right, we’re really going to be in there cheering you on and guiding you all the way through the year!)
You have a story to tell, and the world deserves to hear it. Let the Author’s Accountability Planner help bring that story from your imagination to the page, one day at a time.
Dear Galaxy
by Paige Lavoie
October 4, 2023
To find love, Susie will not only have to go off planet—she’ll have to go off-book.
As the school’s advice columnist, Susie Starlight has all the answers. It doesn’t matter that she’s never
- Been on a date.
- Traveled off-planet.
- Made a decision without her trusted guidebook.
Working anonymously as Miss Galaxy, she has steered every relationship at Galaxy High. While Susie might not have any experience, The Space Age Ladies’ Guide to Romance and Social Affairs does—and she follows The Guide’s advice to the letter. Even when it means giving up on winning the attention of her longtime crush or sparking a love story of her own.
When an anonymous love letter arrives at her desk for Miss Galaxy, Susie gathers her courage, friends, and a souped-up space cruiser to embark on a scavenger hunt through the stars.
The Pirate Danced and the Automat Died
by Lou Kemp
September 9, 2023
A magician, a widower from the Sudan, and an automat travel the world…
It is 1868 and three close friends, the immortal magician Celwyn, the automat Professor Xiau Kang, and Bartholomew, a scientist and widower from Sudan, set out on another adventure. After their airship is destroyed, they travel to Findbar Island to regroup and rebuild.
Meanwhile, Celwyn receives word from his love, the vampire Tara McFein. She is being kept prisoner in the Tower of London, and it is up to Celywn and company to save her.
The Pirate Danced and the Automat Died is a steampunk fantasy filled with murder, magic, and adventure.
Peak of the Devil: 100 Questions about Peak Oil Answered
by Chip Hayes
October 9, 2023
“Fun, informative and way scary!” – Ed Begley Jr.
What’s that peak oil thing you keep jabbering on about?
“Peak oil” is the phrase used to describe the point where the world’s oil supply, well, peaks. A fairly easy concept there. It’s the best we can do, and the best we will ever do, when it comes to pumping conventional crude oil out of the ground. After peak oil, it’s all downhill, production-wise.
Too many people think that peak oil means that the oil is going to run out, and that’s not quite right. The oil will not run out. Not ever. It will, over time, get increasingly rare and probably expensive (before it’s worthless), but there will always be at least a little bit of oil for us to use. Well, for someone to use. Probably not you and me, unless I sell a whole shipload of books. No pressure.
Demonic Workplaces – Safer to Call in Sick
by Multiple Authors
October 13, 2023
Work sucks … then you die!
We’ve all had a boss or coworker we swore was evil incarnate. The chime of our email inbox makes our blood run cold. Sometimes, the flickering fluorescent lights send unnerving tingles down our spine. Was Jim in accounting or a ghostly voice from the other side warning you that the coffee machine is out of order?
Luckily, you can read about these spooky encounters from the safety of your favorite chair rather than your haunted house of a cubicle. Use that sick day you’ve been holding onto and save your soul from eternal damnation with Demonic Workplace (Safer to Call in Sick).
Brighde Redefined
by Leslie and Janice Sommers
October 15, 2023
Bridget’s Checklist – Updated:
- Pass final exams CHECK
- Graduate OCHS CHECK
- Find the Amulet
- Save the world – again
Bridget, freshly graduated from Ocean City High School, is now on her way to start her magic training—in Switzerland. Without Cay or Logan, who are busy looking for the Amulet, Bridget is forced to make new friends at Danann Academy. It’s just as awkward and drama-filled as any average first day of school, only now, her peers have powers. Bridget finds herself being attacked at every turn, from having her stuff set on fire to fighting off Beira’s descendants. To make matters worse, she discovers that Trip is now dating her newly sworn enemy.
Starting a new romance is the perfect escape from her magical reality. As she explores new feelings, Bridget faces a journey with someone she didn’t see coming: herself. With her half of the Amulet slowly dying, Bridget is running out of time to reunite the pieces and save the people she cares about. Will she be able to rise to the challenge and stop Trip and Beira’s descendants from plunging the world into eternal winter?
Is it too late to reconsider this whole thing?
This book is perfect for fans of mythology, Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Series, any books by Sarah J. Maas, or The Summer I Turned Pretty.
The Fractured City
by Kate Jenkins & Morgan Moreau
October 18, 2023
She might be the queen, but mounting pressure from the old guard prevents Collette from making real change in Coralia.
Following the death of her father, Collette dreams of peace and prosperity for her people. She wants to stop the Merscales trade and grow the economy through international cooperation. The nobility wants to maintain the status quo.
When an important visit from the Nereid emissary is overshadowed by the brutal murder of Wrenn Almeida, Collette finds herself accused of murder by Wrenn’s sister, Rhoslyn. As tensions rise between herself, her half-brother Zephraim, and Rhoslyn’s supporters, the queen finds that her only choice is to flee the kingdom. Her allies—a trio of mercenaries, her aging guard captain, and her half-human lover—must stop at nothing to protect her.The Fractured City is the debut novel in the epic Legends of Coralia fantasy series. This book contains LGBTQ+ themes, violence, revenge, discussions of genocide, language, and sexual content.
The Roma’s Lies
by Shea Coon
October 25, 2023
Boian is a broken man with demons he could never reveal to his fiore, his flower.
As second in command for the most feared don in Italy, Boian Greco can’t afford any distractions. And his flower is the biggest distraction of all. He vows to keep her safe, even if it means hurting her.
Camil Radu is no longer the awkward little girl Boian grew up with. A gorgeous gray-eyed siren with the face of an angel and a body made for sin, Camil is temptation itself. But it’s her heart that Boian covets most––and the one thing he can never accept.
When she admits her feelings, he must tell her he doesn’t feel the same. As old demons descend upon her, Boian is faced with his worst nightmare. Will he lose her after always keeping her at arm’s length, or will he rescue her and get his second chance?
A Love Lost: Story of Radnar
by C.R. Rice
October 25, 2023
This is not a love story: it’s a tragedy.
Radnar knew he didn’t want to lead armies like his war-mongering father. He didn’t really know what he wanted until he met Nessa the summer before his 16th birthday. From the moment their eyes met, his dark world was filled with light and his bitter heart swelled with hope. In her, he saw his always and forever.
But in the Realm, forever is fleeting. When Radnar let her go, he became his own worst nightmare.
Now a commander with an army at his back, cursed with a terrible gift, Radnar crosses paths with Nessa again years later. Like the first rays breaking through the darkness, he sees his salvation creeping above the horizon. Light has been brought back into his life, but with the shadows closing in, can the light prevail?
Memories & Scars
by A.K. Ramirez
October 26, 2023
He won’t let her forget.
Detective Marissa Ambrose is a small town detective with scars—both physical and psychological. While she survived a brutal attack, her assailant still haunts her, sending photos and letters. Despite her efforts to keep people at a distance, her relationship with FBI Agent Mackenzie helps breathe new life into her existence.
As Detective Ambrose investigates a Jane Doe’s potential murder, she finds herself closely involved with a turbulent family. Struggling to find answers and making promises that she can’t guarantee, she finds herself obsessed with the case—so much so that she forgets the danger that is always hovering over her head.
Honest Love
by Eskay Kabba
October 27, 2023
Will they finally have their happily ever after?
Jamel Jones and Connor McIntyre-Jones are committed to being more open and honest with each other in their marriage. The stable, committed relationship they have built over the years remains strong, despite the outside forces that continue to test their resolve.
Despite the ghosts of a tumultuous past, ongoing flirtations and temptations, a difference of opinion about having children, and Connor’s still troublesome family, not to mention a global pandemic, Jamel and Connor are always determined to survive it all.
Can they learn to communicate more honestly with one another, or will they fall back into old habits that threaten to tear them apart?
The Dawn of Unions
by JP Corwyn
October 29, 2023
When he is given a desperate battlefield promotion, he may face a grisly end … or a dark new beginning.
Kaith knows he’s been luckier than most. Born to a blacksmith, he’s grateful that hard work and good fortune have granted him a position as a man-at-arms in the Countess’s service. But when he accompanies her entourage to a joyful annual festival, the young man is shocked to find the village besieged, the people cursed, and Her Excellency’s knights slaughtered.
Forced to shelter in the now-helpless town, Kaith and his fellow armsmen are charged with repelling the demonic enemy. But when the force that returns is an army of familiar faces twisted with lifeless malice, he fears his tiny contingent will soon join their ranks. Facing rampant terror with little hope, can Kaith prevent darkness from claiming anyone left standing?The Dawn of Unions is the first book in the sweeping Cycle of Bones, a dark military fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, realistic battles, and fighting for survival, then you’ll love JP Corwyn’s gritty novella.
Blood Thirsty
by Chelsea Burton Dunn
October 29, 2023
To stop a ritual for power, bloodlines must be drawn in the sand.
A war that has raged for a millenia may come to a close as werewolf alpha Lukis attempts a ritual that will give him unspeakable power and incite a cataclysmic event that will affect the whole world. He is willing to sacrifice everything for it, even his own offspring. Leading a coven of vampires, Ace aims to stop him, but she may be thwarted by her own past and a love triangle she wanted no part in.
Her sire and former lover Nero has returned to London after decades of abandonment, longing to rekindle the flame between them. But Ace is resolute—the mission comes first, even if the pull toward Nero is stronger than she’d like to admit. Six, the progeny she sired in secret, arrives soon after asking for help, and her acute instability threatens to upend the mission and Ace’s reunion with her sire.
Blood is thicker than water, but family can be a real pain in the fangs.
Jimmy’s Curse
by Steve Altier
October 31, 2023
It’s been a little over a year since the teens lost one of their own, but the memory still haunts them.
Johnny and his friends are typical teenagers in central Pennsylvania. They go to school, have after-school jobs, and spend their free time fishing and hanging out. They share a unique experience that bonds them in a way most teenagers wouldn’t understand—their friend Jimmy was killed a year ago by a ghost. Now Jimmy is back, and he needs their help.
Johnny, Buck, and the rest of the gang go back to where it all began: a small cave nestled in the mountains. There, they must solve the case of a missing ghost, and who would want to take their remains. They quickly learn that this goes beyond a simple mystery—they might be able to pull off the impossible and break Jimmy’s curse. They just have to be careful not to lose another friend in the process.
This fast-paced, whodunit adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.
Authors at the Armouries (UK)
Experience A Book Fair Like No Other…
ONE DAY ONLY. Come and meet over 100 authors (including bestsellers) in the heart of vibrant Leeds and enjoy an unforgettable day of books and ballgowns.
UNMISSABLE. Indulge your love of reading at one of Yorkshire’s biggest book fairs. This really is a must-attend event for book lovers of all genres.
AMAZING LOCATION. Leeds Dock benefits from restaurants, bars and hotels, plus retail and leisure facilities.
Inspiring Talks (included with your ticket)
- Enjoy a fascinating talk with bestselling children’s author J A Browne. Plus, entertaining late-afternoon panels with other popular writers. Perfect for aspiring authors.
Stunning Regency Ball & Dinner
- Transport yourself back in time. Be welcomed down the red carpet by the renowned Endymion String Quartet, enjoy a complimentary drink and a delicious three-course meal, then disco through to 1am. Best-dressed will win a bottle of Champagne and cash prize donated to a charity of your choice.
- Regency Dress optional. Our raffle at the evening ball will be raising money for MACMILLAN.
Ticket prices to be announced.
Learn More:
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Facebook group http://facebook.com/groups/smlevents
Instagram http://instagram.com/authorsatthearmouries
Email smlpublishinguk@gmail.com
Website http://smlevents.uk/aata (visit for full line-up)
Bartow Con
Sci-Fi Fandom Convention
Attending Authors:
- Maria DeVivo
- Steve Altier
- Mark Muncy
Surviving the Writing World PANEL
Wanna be a writer? Many of us have a writer inside, but how do you go from a great idea to actually writing a fantasy epic, graphic novel, or sci-fi thriller? Join a host of authors as we help you tackle this question in a fun-filled hour that will inspire you to break out that laptop and get started!
Guest Author Panel on Saturday 10/14 2:30-3:15 pm:
- Maria DeVivo – young adult fantasy
- Steve Altier – middle grade and young adult fantasy and adventure
- Mark Muncy – paranormal history, horror, and science fiction
- Rod Martinez – graphic novels, middle grade and young adult fantasy
- Barb Jones – horror
Death Becomes Them
A theatrical horror show! 21+ Event!
Attending Authors:
- Maria DeVivo
Get your tickets here: https://ticketbud.com/events/51ed5772-0093-11ee-b27d-42010a717025
Desert Foothills Book Festival
The Desert Foothills Book Festival is a celebration of the importance of reading in our community. Offered free to the public, the festival exists to promote literacy and a love of reading among adults and children by creating an interactive and inclusive venue for readers and authors to connect. Net proceeds from the festival support local literacy programs.
Attending Author:
- Mimi Francis
Free admission for everyone!
