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The Hollow Gods by A. J. Vrana
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Storytellers On Tour Presents: The Hollow Gods by A. J. Vrana

July 26, 2020
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Today marks the official kickoff of the The Hollow Gods Book Tour presented by Storytellers On Tour, and throughout the week we’ve got a great lineup helping us spotlight this incredible Dark Fantasy/Magical Realism tale! The Hollow Gods is the first installment in A. J. Vrana’s…

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π™²π™Ύπš…π™΄πš πšπ™΄πš…π™΄π™°π™» Hap π™²π™Ύπš…π™΄πš πšπ™΄πš…π™΄π™°π™» Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you all had a lovely weekend! Today I’m taking part in the HOLLOW ROAD Cover Reveal Blitz presented by Storytellers On Tour (@sot_tours), and I’m so very exited to be able to take part in such a paramount stepping stone leading up the publication of Dan Fitzgerald's (@danfitzwrites) Fantasy debut! The blurb, dripping with flavors of folklore, has me hooked, and I personally can't wait to give this tale a read. Keep scrolling for the cover and a little bit more about the book. HOLLOW ROAD will be available September 17, 2020! β‡’ Visit the blog for more about the book! . . . Here's the blurb: . Legends describe the Maer as savage man-beasts haunting the mountains, their bodies and faces covered with hair. Creatures of unimaginable strength, cunning, and cruelty. Bedtime stories to keep children indoors at night. Soldiers’ tales to frighten new recruits. It is said the Maer once ruled the Silver Hills, but they have long since passed into oblivion. This is the story of their return. Carl, Sinnie and Finn, three companions since childhood, are tasked with bringing a friend’s body home for burial. Along the way, they find there is more to the stories than they ever imagined, and the mountains hold threats even darker than the Maer. What they discover on their journey will change the way they see the world forever. Travel down Hollow Road to find out which legends are true, and which have been twisted. . . Until tomorrow βš”οΈ . . . . . #whispersandwonder #hollowroad #maercycle #danfitzgerald #readindie #storytellersontour #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #coverlove #coverreveal #bookcoverreveal #sff #fantasy #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading
πšƒπ™Ύπš„πš 𝙺𝙸𝙲𝙺-𝙾𝙡𝙡 + π™Άπ™Έπš…π™΄π™°πš†π™°πšˆ Happy Sunday, everyone! Today we're kicking off the THE WRACK Book Tour presented by Storytellers On Tour (@sot_tours). THE WRACK is John Bierce’s most recently published standalone Epidemiological Fantasy tale, one that definitely sparks interest during these harrowing times. Be sure check out all the other incredible stops throughout the week, which are linked in my post on the blog. John was kind enough to stop by Whispers & Wonder to have a chat about his fascinations that led to the making of this book, SPFBO, and what lies ahead. β‡’ Visit the blog for the tour schedule, more info about the book, the interview, and the GIVEAWAY! β˜… GIVEAWAY β˜… Enter to win one of five paperback copies of THE WRACK – US Only. Details linked in bio. . . Here's the blurb: . Plague has come to the continent of Teringia. As the Wrack makes its slow, relentless march southwards, it will humble kings and healers, seers and merchants, priests and warriors. Behind, it leaves only screams and suffering, and before it, spreads only fear. Lothain, the birthplace of the Wrack, desperately tries to hold itself together as the plague burns across it and its neighbors circle like vultures. The Moonsworn healers would fight the Wrack, but must navigate distrust and violence from the peoples of Teringia. Proud Galicanta readies itself for war, as the Sunsworn Empire watches and waits for the Wrack to bring its rival low. And the Wrack advances, utterly unconcerned with the plans of men. . . . . . #whispersandwonder #storytellersontour #thewrack #johnbierce #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #giveaway #bookgiveaway #sff #fantasy #epidemiologicalfantasy #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading #readindie
πš€π™Ύπšƒπ™³: π™³πš˜ 𝚒𝚘𝚞 πšŽπš—πš“πš˜πš’ 𝚊 πš•πš’πšπšπš•πšŽ πš‹πš’πš 𝚘𝚏 πš‘πš˜πš›πš›πš˜πš› πš πš’πšπš‘ πš’πš˜πšžπš› πšπšŠπš—πšπšŠπšœπš’? Happy Thursday, everyone! It's been a busy week, and I haven't gotten to post as much as I would've like to, but yesterday I got an advance copy of a book, and it made me realize how I need more horror stories in my life. For those of you that read fantasy, do you enjoy a little bit of horror in the mix? βπ™Ύπš—πš•πš’ πšŸπšŠπš•πš˜πšžπš› πšŠπš—πš πšœπšπšŽπšŽπš• πšŒπšŠπš— πšœπšπšŠπš—πš πšŠπšπšŠπš’πš—πšœπš πšπš‘πšŽ πš›πš’πšœπš’πš—πš 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚍❞ A RITUAL OF BONE by Lee C. Conley is a seamless blend of dark fantasy and unrestrained horror, filled with obscure mysteries and harrowing adventures. It's possibly the first story I’ve encountered that blends a traditional fantasy environment – the ancient north of a medieval setting – with the beginnings of a zombie apocalypse. It’s one we’ve heard before, but never executed quite like this. Highly imaginative, beautifully crafted characters, and masterful handling of many moving pieces, this book is a solid foundation for The Dead Sagas, Conley's debut fantasy series, and definitely one I recommend for those seeking a bit of a thrill! Until tomorrow βš”οΈ . . . . . @leeconleyauthor #whispersandwonder #aritualofbone #thedeadsagas #leecconley #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #sff #fantasy #darkfantasy #grimdarkfantasy #horror #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading #readindie
πš€π™Ύπšƒπ™³: πš†πš‘πšŠπš'𝚜 πš’πš˜πšžπš› πšπšŠπšŸπš˜πš›πš’πšπšŽ πš–πš’πšœπšπš’πšŒπšŠπš• πšŒπš›πšŽπšŠπšπšžπš›πšŽ? . Happy Monday, everyone! I love a story chock full of mystical creatures. If I had to choose my favorite beastie, it’d have to be the Kraken. A cephalopod of epic proportions capable of instilling fear in the most hardened of seafarers? YES, PLEASE. What are some of your favorites? . . ↬REP POST↫ . Today I'm showing off @thebonewolf's Purified Basilisk Venom Shimmer Body Oil, and mannnn, this smells fantastic! Inspired by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, this oil has such a beautiful light scent and feels weightless on your skin, I can’t get enough of it. Every scent created by this shop is just so…comfortable – subtle and earthy, yet juuuust bold enough to have that wow factor. The Bone Wolf shop is growing each and every week, so be sure to head on over to see what they've been cooking up! β‡’ Use code WONDER10 at the shop to save 10%! Until tomorrow πŸ’• . . . . . #whispersandwonder #thebonewolf #harrypotter #harrypotterandthechamberofsecrets #chamberofsecrets #selfcare #skincare #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #coverlove #sff #fantasy #magic #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading
πšƒπ™Ύπš„πš 𝙺𝙸𝙲𝙺-𝙾𝙡𝙡 + π™Άπ™Έπš…π™΄π™°πš†π™°πšˆ βπ™±πšŽπšŒπšŠπšžπšœπšŽ 𝚒𝚘𝚞'πš›πšŽ πš—πš˜πš πšŠπšπš›πšŠπš’πš 𝚘𝚏 πšπš‘πšŽ πšπšŠπš›πš”. 𝚈𝚘𝚞 πšŒπšŠπš–πšŽ πš•πš˜πš˜πš”πš’πš—πš πšπš˜πš› πš’πš.❞ Happy Sunday, everyone! Today we're kicking off THE HOLLOW GODS Book Tour presented by Storytellers On Tour (@sot_tours). I've had the pleasure of getting my hands on a copy of this early, and this book is AMAZING. Be sure check out all the other incredible stops throughout the week, which are linked in my post on the blog. A. J. stops by Whispers & Wonder to give us an insight into the inspirations for her stunning debut novel. β‡’ Visit the blog for the tour schedule, more info about the book, the guest post, and the GIVEAWAY! . . . Here's the blurb: A perfect story for contemporary fantasy readers who love their narratives razor-sharp and their secrets dark and deadly. Black Hollow is a town with a dark secret. For centuries, residents have foretold the return of the Dreamwalkerβ€”an ominous figure from local folklore said to lure young women into the woods and possess them. Yet the boundary between fact and fable is blurred by a troubling statistic: occasionally, women do go missing. And after they return, they almost always end up dead. When Kai wakes up next to the lifeless body of a recently missing girl, his memory blank, he struggles to clear his already threadbare conscience. Miya, a floundering university student, experiences signs that she may be the Dreamwalker’s next victim. Can she trust Kai as their paths collide, or does he herald her demise? And after losing a young patient, crestfallen oncologist, Mason, embarks on a quest to debunk the town’s superstitions, only to find his sanity tested. A maelstrom of ancient grudges, forgotten traumas, and deadly secrets loom in the foggy forests of Black Hollow. Can three unlikely heroes put aside their fears and unite to confront a centuries-old evil? Will they uncover the truth behind the fable, or will the cycle repeat? . . . β˜… GIVEAWAY β˜… Enter to win a poster of choice featuring our favorite wolfie, art inspired by THE HOLLOW GODS – International. LINK IN BIO. . . . . . @a.j.vrana @theparliamentpress
π™²π™Ύπš…π™΄πš πšπ™΄-πšπ™΄πš…π™΄π™° π™²π™Ύπš…π™΄πš πšπ™΄-πšπ™΄πš…π™΄π™°π™» . Happy Friday, everyone! Have any plans for the weekend? Today I’m taking part in THE SKALD’S BLACK VERSE Cover Re-Reveal Blitz presented by Storytellers On Tour (@sot_tours), and I’m so very exited to be able to help in sharing the updated and shiny cover for Jordan Loyal Short’s Epic Grimdark debut. THE SKALD’S BLACK VERSE has been available for your reading pleasure for a bit now, but it’s gettin’ a facelift…and it’s looking fantastic! This book has been on my radar for a while now, and I’m hoping to get to it very soon! The re-released version of THE SKALD’S BLACK VERSE will be available August 6, 2020! β‡’ Visit the blog for more about the book! . . . Here's the blurb: . When a soldier’s murder sparks rebellion in the tiny village of Skolja, Brohr’s past marks him as the prime suspect. Haunted by his brother’s ghost, and drawn into a web of dark pacts and tangled loyalties, Brohr must choose between the path of vengeance set before him, and a chance to forge his own fate.
 From the shadows, an all but extinct race of alien demigods have begun the end game of their millennia-spanning war, and one has chosen Brohr for his closing gambit.
But Brohr’s grandfather harbors a dark secret that will change everything.
 Above it all, a dread portent looms in the sky, spelling the death of Brohr’s world. With doom spiraling toward them, Brohr must lead an unlikely rebellion, unearth disturbing family secrets, and tame the raging ghost that haunts him. Can Brohr lead his people out of darkness, or will he succumb to his own terrifying bloodlust, and destroy the very people he has sworn to save? . . Have a lovely weekend! Until tomorrow . . . . . #whispersandwonder #theskaldsblackverse #thedreadboundeode #jordanloyalshort #readindie #storytellersontour #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #coverlove #coverreveal #bookcoverreveal #sff #fantasy #epicfantasy #grimdarkfantasy #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading
πš€π™Ύπšƒπ™³: πš†πš‘πšŠπš πš‹πš˜πš˜πš”πšœ πšπšŽπšŠπšπšžπš›πšŽ πš—πš˜πš—-πš‘πšžπš–πšŠπš— π™Όπ™²πšœ? Happy Wednesday, everyone! How's your week going so far? I'm currently in the middle of a read where one of the "main-ish" characters is outwardly human, but I have a tiiiiiiny feeling that he's much more than *just* that. Got me thinkin'...what are some other books feature non-human main characters? One of my favorites of recent years is definitely A GATHERING OF RAVENS, which features...wait for it...AN ORC. YES, AN ORC. Grimnir is not just any ol' orc, but the last of them, and for as prickly and murderous as his character is, I couldn't help but take a liking to him. With a non-human sense of duty and honor – one we couldn't possibly understand – he's portrayed as the perfect anti-hero, a trope I'll never ever ever get tired of. The story itself is so well-written and atmospheric, I absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a dark and bloody historical fantasy imbued with mythology. βπš†πšŽ πšŠπš›πšŽ πšŠπš•πš• πš‹πš˜πš›πš—, πšŠπš—πš 𝚠𝚎 πšŠπš•πš• πšπš’πšŽβ€”πš‹πšŽ πš’πš πšπš›πš˜πš– 𝚊𝚐𝚎 πšŠπš—πš πš’πš•πš•πš—πšŽπšœπšœ, πš•πš’πš”πšŽ πš’πš˜πšžπš› πš™πšŽπš˜πš™πš•πšŽ, πš˜πš› πšπš›πš˜πš– πš‹πšŠπšπšπš•πšŽ, πš•πš’πš”πšŽ πš–πš’πš—πšŽ. π™΄πšŸπšŽπš›πš’πšπš‘πš’πš—πš πš‹πšŽπšπš πšŽπšŽπš— πš’πšœ πš πš‘πšŠπš 𝚒𝚘𝚞 πš–πšŠπš”πšŽ 𝚘𝚏 πš’πš.❞ Until tomorrow βš”οΈ . . . . . @orcwriter #whispersandwonder #agatheringofravens #grimnir #scottoden #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #coverlove #sff #fantasy #epicfantasy #darkfantasy #grimdarkfantasy #norse #mythology #folklorem#magic #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading
πš€π™Ύπšƒπ™³: πš†πš‘πšŠπš πšœπšŽπš›πš’πšŽπšœ πš‘πšŠπšœ πšπš‘πšŽ πš™πšŽπš›πšπšŽπšŒπš πšŒπš˜πš—πšŒπš•πšžπšœπš’πš˜πš—? . Happy Tuesday, everyone! There are journeys we embark on that we adore from the very beginning, and can only hope the conclusion lives up to the challenge. There's nothing better than a perfect ending, am I right?! In RJ Barker's KING OF ASSASSINS all the threads come together to weave the magnificent tapestry that is known as The Wounded Kingdom trilogy. The revelations of this book are simply mind-blowing and completely unexpected, evidence of masterful storytelling. As all the pieces fall into place and all mysteries come to light, you’re left with a genuine feeling of contentment. This book is by far one of the most satisfying endings to a series I've ever read. If you haven't yet gotten into trouble with Girton Club-Foot, Death's Jester, you don't know what you're missing! Until tomorrow πŸ’• . . . . . @rj.barker #whispersandwonder #kingofassassins #thewoundedkingdom #ohgirton #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookaholic #booklove #coverlove #sff #fantasy #epicfantasy #magic #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #tbr #amreading #amreadingfantasy #alwaysreading
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