Feathers, Flames, Puppy Snores, and Few Free Stories! ✨🪶💫
Greetings friend of the Enclave,
I hope this finds you well! I'm writing to you today while listening to puppy snores behind me and birdsong outside. (Jonathan and I have two labs, Buc and Carolina, who make occasional appearances on my Instagram 💚) I've been mulling over what it means to be dragon-marked (more on this in a future story!), and I am slipping free of the world of Eldura to spend some time with you!
Today's letter is on the shorter side, but I wanted to share a bit about my newest fiction project and some free books with you!
Phoenix Rising
The world of Azuria, as it is now known, was once a world torn apart by war, called Eldura. I'm currently working on the first novel in a series set in Eldura: Phoenix Rising, book one of Feather and Flame. Yay!!! My teaser for you for the moment is that this series follows some familiar figures from Age of Azuria... but I will leave you with that for now!
I have around 20% of the initial draft written, which is a really fun time in the process as there's still so much to discover, but it's starting to take shape. If you're interested in learning more about my writing process, I spoke about it in-depth with a fellow writer, Ashley Warren, recently on her podcast Your Creative Heartbeat. (Find it on Spotify here or wherever you listen to podcasts!)
Free Books for You!
One new thing I've been trying out this summer is partnering with other fantasy authors to share their books with you! I have several books and stories for you today!
First, if you'd like to choose from a wide selection of epic fantasy novels and novellas, check out this epic fantasy ebook giveaway! (I have my eye on Catalyst Moon by Lauren L. Garcia.) You can get these stories at any point between now and August 1st!
Kingdom of Wind & Fire by R.A. Lewis
Blood is magic. Magic is everything. And it can get you killed.
Twins Brianna and Brayden have had to hide their volatile elemental powers all their lives. But now they must use them if they want to survive.
After fifteen years apart, Brayden escapes enslavement to a SpiritSinger who controls his every move. No sooner has he reunited with his family when the twins’ mother is captured by the same enemy.
The twins must make an impossible choice: to rescue her or follow her last wish. With the help of a snarky smuggler and his crew, Brayden and Brianna embark on a quest to hone their magical skills and save their mother.
But evil is brewing on the horizon, and it’s coming for anyone with power.
Trial of the Red Rune by Kay MacLeod
What could be powerful enough to abduct five mages?
Make that six when frost mage Maeve recovers from an explosion to find her leader snatched away by a teleportation spell.
As part of the Peace Keeper order, along with Lilley, a flora fairy, she’s sworn to hunt down anyone that abuses their magical abilities. And remove the threat where necessary.
Beneath the depths of the city, something dark is stirring. An ancient ritual set in motion to transform a disillusioned kidnapper into an unstoppable legendary being. One capable of seizing the kingdom that dared to suggest those without power were his equals.
Can Maeve prevent his ascent to immortality? Even if she does, she’ll have to live with the cost…
Breath: A Creation Myth Short Story by Jodi L. Milner
When Fauna, the guardian of souls, discovers that her creations possess something she can't have, she'll sacrifice everything to get it.
I hope you find a story here that piques your interest! I just finished For the Wolf by Hannah Witten this past week, and I could not put it down! Dark forests, nature-based magic, lore and legends, oaths and curses—so many fun things! What are you reading this summer/winter (depending on where you are!)?
As a final note, I hope you enjoyed your Amber Queen preview and "The Shadow's Embrace" from my last letter! (If you missed it, you can read it here.) I would love to hear your thoughts! Just click reply and let me know what your favorite parts were!
I wish you all the magic and adventure your heart desires!
💚 Beth
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