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A King's Bargain by J.D.L. Rosell

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Storytellers On Tour Presents: A King’s Bargain by J.D.L. Rosell

June 7, 2020

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Today marks the official kickoff of the A King’s Bargain Book Tour presented by Storytellers On Tour, and we’ve got a great lineup helping us spotlight this incredible Epic Fantasy/Coming-of-age tale! A King’s Bargain is the first installment in J.D.L. Rosell’s Legend of Tal series…

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★ QOTD: Is there a particular author you've been

★ QOTD: Is there a particular author you've been meaning to read more from? ★
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Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you all had a lovely weekend. I'm embarrassed to admit I've read next to nothing from the incomparable Neil Gaiman...go ahead and take away my SFF blogger card, I'll wait. I'm very much hoping to squeeze in at least a few over the coming months — Any of you have some favorites by him? Is there an author you've been meaning to read, but just can't quite get to?
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★ QOTD: Would you embrace or resent the responsi

★ QOTD: Would you embrace or resent the responsibilities of being a living legend? ★
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Happy Sunday, everyone! Today we're kicking off A KING'S BARGAIN Book Tour presented by Storytellers On Tour (@sot_tours). Be sure check out all the other stops, linked in my post on the blog. Tal Harrenfel is a name that has been sung from the lips of many a bard throughout the World, but how much of the legend is true? In A KING'S BARGAIN, we meet a man whose reputation weighs heavily upon his shoulders – while many see him as a hero, all he seems to remember is all the terrible things he's done. I'm not one for the spotlight, so I would most definitely resent the title of 'living legend'...how about you?
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Here's a snippet from my review of A KING'S BARGAIN by J.D.L. Rosell:
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A KING'S BARGAIN by J.D.L. Rosell is a captivating and inspiring epic coming-of-age, feel-good fantasy tale of legends and forging one’s own path. Within its pages, readers are immersed in a story illustrating the fragile balance of good and evil, an everlasting battle for sovereignty, and the importance of choice. Beautifully conveyed and steeped in myth and magic, the promise of adventure and discovery sinks its claws in, refusing to let go even after the final page is turned. Brilliant characterization, a gripping mystery, and a setting with a deeply rooted history, this is a must-read for all fans of classic and modern fantasy alike.
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RATING: ★★★★½
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⇢ Visit my blog for the full review and epic, ★INTERNATIONAL★ giveaway!
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★ QOTD: What are some of your favorite fantasy a

★ QOTD: What are some of your favorite fantasy adventures? ★
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Happy Saturday, everyone! Hope you're all having a relaxing weekend so far. While I appreciate all types of stories that take place in a variety of settings, huge, grand adventures always float their way to the top of my favorites. KINGS OF THE WYLD is Nicholas Eames' debut novel (I still find this hard to believe) and it has it all – engaging action, cracking humor, and tons and tons (and tons) of beautiful emotion. This is a tale of a father venturing to save his daughter, and his path is fraught with all manner of myth and monster, making for one hell of a rollercoaster ride. All I can say is this is one of the most remarkable stories I've ever read. An incredible epic fantasy blended with RPG elements, if you haven't yet read this, do yourself a favor and pick it up!
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★ QOTD: Who are some of your favorite unconventi

★ QOTD: Who are some of your favorite unconventional characters? ★
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Happy Friday, everyone! Anyone have any special plans this weekend? Let's talk characters. I'm very much a fan of books with quirky, unconventional characters, and I find it easy to fall in love with books that are chock full of the unexpected. Angus Watson's YOU DIE WHEN YOU DIE, book one of his West of West series, showcases an incredible cast inspired by both Vikings and Native Americans. The former are better known as Hardworkers, but they're so very lazy with some...interesting habits. The latter is led by a band of magically-enhanced warrior women who kick ass and take names in increasingly violent ways. They're all ridiculous(ly awesome), but so endearingly charming. Finnbogi the Boggy, Keef the Berserker, Sassa Lipchewer, Sofi Tornado, Chogolisa Earthquake, Poloma Pronghorn, the list of great characters goes on and on and on. While this book tackles some pretty dark themes and isn't afraid to employ some gratuitous violence, the cracking—and at times vulgar—humor leaves room for many laugh out loud moments. I love these books to pieces...you should read them.
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Calling all fantasy fans! I'm doing some research

★ QOTD: What novella do you recommend every chan

★ QOTD: What novella do you recommend every chance you get? ★
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Happy Thursday, everyone! Hope you're all having a lovely week. The temps are rising here, and I'm wishing it was winter. Ah, NJ humidity. So, whenever someone asks me for a novella rec, there's always one title I immediately spew out - THE BLACK GOD'S DRUMS by P. Djèlí Clark. I LOOOOOOOVE this book to death. Set in an alternate post-Confederate New Orleans brimming with Old Gods and airships, this is by far one of the most charming and immersive stories I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Clark's ability to pack in so much tension and emotion in all but 112 pages is nothing short of astounding. I'm not typically a fan of Steampunk aesthetics, but this little tale blew me out of the water, and left me in dire need of more. In conclusion...Read. This. Book. That is all.
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Today I have the pleasure of sharing the gorgeous

Today I have the pleasure of sharing the gorgeous cover for the upcoming collection of unconventional festive tales in LINK BY LINK: A SPIRITED HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY! This is a compilation of stories from 11 talented authors being brought to you by the lovely folks over at Filles Vertes Publishing just in time for the merry season. LINK BY LINK: A SPIRITED HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY will be available December 1, 2020!
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⇢ Visit my blog for the all the juicy details
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"'I wear the chain I forged in life,' replied the Ghost. 'I made it link by link...'"
- Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Link by Link is a collection of 11 stories of ghosts, spirits, and creatures unnamed, all come to teach lessons we won’t soon forget. From sweet Christmas tales to terrifying holiday hauntings, these stories take a dive into the past in the hopes of creating a better—or at least different—future.
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