Character Madness and Musings

War of the Sea by Dana Claire (Olympian Wars, #1) Publication date: November 14th 2022 Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult His powers could save the ocean. Her vendetta could sink a kingdom. Captain Elouise Farrington, the youngest pirate on the Caviar Sea, seeks revenge on her father’s killer. But when her oddly hypnotic foe proposes a pact to kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea’s bloodshed, she must make a choice. Put aside her long-brewing retribution or act the underhanded pirate and use the alliance to claim the life of the man who destroyed her family? Captain Rylander Bordeaux, the revered royal navy captain of the Isle of Cava, has one mission—kill the Siren Queen and end the War of the Sea. The ocean is the only place Rylander calls home, but to bring peace to his beloved waves, he must defeat his past so he can reshape the future. His greatest hope is Captain Elouise, who calls to him like no siren song ever has. Too bad she’s almost as bloodthirsty as the f...

  Children’s Book Date Published: June 2023 Dance with the Ants is a picture book about a spontaneous picnic undertaken by a mother and her son. The decision to have a picnic triggers concern when they think about the possibility of pesky ants invading their planned day of fun. Surprisingly, their picnic worries turn into an afternoon of music and dance thanks to some uninvited guests at their picnic site. Music, animal, and outdoor enthusiasts will love this colorful book that includes a touch of rhyme. The book is geared for ages 4-8 and displays colorful illustrations on every page of the story. Please enjoy reading as your child's vocabulary and cognitive development increases. For discussion after reading: Adults can use this story to help youngsters realize that a child’s worries about upcoming events (i.e. summer camp, first day of school, going to a medical office) often times actually turn into fun-filled outcomes. ...

 Cover Reveal Heart of the Storm Demon Storm, Book 4 YA Fantasy Date Published: 09-13-2023 Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing More than night terrors keep Kari awake at night. Ari languishes beside her, broken by the horrors Raven bestowed upon him. She hopes he heals, and soon. When a familiar presence and an unexplainable human with magic happen upon their doorstep, Kari and Ari make a decision: leave Raziac Village in search of answers and a new home. But the heart eater waits for them.   About the Author Valerie Storm was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Growing up, she fell in love with everything fantasy. When she wasn’t playing video games, she was writing. By age ten, she began to write her own stories as a way to escape reality. When these stories became a full-length series, she considered the path to sharing with other children & children-at/heart looking for a place to call home. Contact Link...

  The Three Brothers Trilogy, Book Three Young Adult Date Published: July 15, 2023 The Wolfensberger brothers barely escaped the Lost Isles. Now, back in Etria, they long to return to their normal lives. Unfortunately, fresh danger is closing in fast. Trouble begins with Princess Ella's disappearance. As Jules and Borus hunt for her, they find themselves fighting against oddly familiar circumstances. While his brothers are gone, Kass suffers a crushing loss that forces him to turn to friends for support. With the trio more vulnerable than ever, the threat of war closes in. The bonds of family and friendship are tested when all must stand together in the final battle to save Etria. Will their efforts be enough to defeat the powerful fire mage, Pyr? Or will the Wolfensberger brothers be lost to the inferno of his rage? Award-winning author Elizabeth R, Jensen delivers a story of love, war, and sacrifice in the highly-a...

  I am so excited that THE PROTECTOR’S PRESSURE by Susan L. Markloff is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a complete set of the novellas once they’re all released courtesy of Susan & Rockstar Book Tours . So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.   About The Book: Title:   THE PROTECTOR’S PRESSURE (The Human-Born Chronicles) Author:  Susan L. Markloff Pub. Date:  July 27, 2023 Publisher:  Niveus Press Formats:   Paperback, eBook Pages:  198 Find it:   Goodreads ,  Amazon , B&N , BAM , Powell’s , Bookshop , Blackwells   Then there's the Second, Protector of all. One noble, a shield for his role. To the outside observer, Skylar Mitchell has a life most people only dream of. With the wealth, fortune, and power granted to a nobl...