Ilmanther: The Will of Orovaul by Samuel T Gdula and Todd M Gdula

In the stark, shadowy deserts of Ilmanther, mystic home of necromancy and a people bound to an empire of the past, mastery over magic is the law.
Shameless nobles squabble and petty politics abound, but above it all sits Orovaul, lich king, tyrant, and puppet master.

Evedur, the second son of House Thal’id, serves as his master’s hand, loyal sword, and trusted servant, and in Ilmanther, his trade is death. Can Evedur rise to meet the lofty expectations of his undead lord, or will he be torn apart in the web of lies and peril that suffuses the inscrutable land of dark magic?

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Samuel Gdula is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a BA, Summa Cum Laude, in English. He
is a member of the Apex Writers Group, an inductee into the Phi Theta Kappa International
Honor Society for two-year Schools, and the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor
Society for four-year schools.

Samuel is a lifelong fan of the fantasy genre, having grown up reading books in the
worlds of the Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Elric, Middle Earth, Pathfinder, and more. As
early as middle school, he realized that his calling was to pay forward the excitement,
inspiration, and creativity he found in the written word.

A shameless nerd, he has spent much of the last decade playing both tabletop and
computer games, in various rules systems, with his close circle of friends. This has provided him
with first-hand feedback regarding what fantasy readers look for in a new book or story.
Sometimes, they hunger for something unique, which approaches a tale from a fresh perspective.
And sometimes a reader might want to kick back, relax, and read, once again, about a band of
adventurers exploring a monster-infested dungeon and relieving it of its treasure.
Samuel is Todd Gdula’s son, and they write together in rural Red Hook in upstate New
York.

Todd Gdula is a graduate of SUNY Empire State College with a BA, Summa Cum Laude, in
creative writing. He is an Alpha Tier inductee of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
and a member of the Apex Writers Group.

Todd is a veteran of the US Army, where he served as an infantryman (MOS 11H and
11B) during the Cold War. During his four-year enlistment, he deployed to Central America,
Egypt (on Operation Bright Star with the 101st Airborne Division), South Korea (in Pan Mun
Jom with the Joint Security Force), To Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Mannheim in West
Germany (for Reforger with the 1st Cavalry Division).

Todd retired as a major from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office in 2012, where he
began as a correction officer in 1984. During his twenty-eight-year career, he learned people
aren’t always what they seem—and that most are capable of redemption if given the right
tools—and perhaps a hand up.

His exposure to this amazing planet’s incredible people cultivated his interest in
language, religion, ethnicity, customs, and food. These interests, along with his creative heroes
and mentors, drive his imagination.

Todd is an avid consumer of words—especially fantasy, horror, and science fiction. A
nerd of the highest order, he plays tabletop RPGs (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and
Starfinder) twice per week.

Todd is Sam Gdula’s father, and they write together in rural Red Hook in upstate New
York.

Daughter of the Ageian – The Dragon Wars Saga Volume One by Marius H. Visser

An epic fantasy novel that starts the series off with a bang! Worlds collide in this adventure when Beuneth loses her lover in a daring attempt to steal a Balamuth – a prison for dragons until they become bonded with a chosen host. During her quest to find her lover she befriends a warlock to aid her in her quest. But things do not always go as planned…

The Balamuth is the most powerful magical artefact in the world, and Beuneth would do anything to acquire it — even kill. But not for her benefit; the Balamuth is half her beloved’s soul, and a dragon’s essence horribly ripped away before he was crippled and cast into a bottomless pit. Following him, she emerges in the far future, when dragons are naught but legend. After absorbing the soul of the last Ageian Gatekeeper — who enslaved thousands of dragons in her time — she enlists the aid of a former enemy warlock and a mercenary prince, heir to the throne of a murdered king. Together, they cross time to free the dragons, only to be hounded back to the future by a mad king and his army, who lay siege to the desperate city where Beuneth and her allies have taken refuge.

Daughter of the Ageian is the rousing introduction to The Dragon Wars Saga, an epic fantasy adventure in the tradition of Jordan and Sanderson that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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A professionally trained Information Technology Specialist Marius H. Visser spent the better part of a decade honing his writing skills and pushing the bounds of imagination after his debut fantasy novel Mercury Dagger – A Tale From Kraydenia. When Marius H. Visser is not off exploring the wilds of Australia, he is dreaming up new adventures and monsters to cause chaos in a fantastical world filled with twists, loyalty, honour and great and terrible battles.

The Nemesis Vector by Bo Demont

Non stop thrills and nail biting action takes the reader to their deepest emotions.
Aliens attack NASA’s International Space station murdering all but 2 of 6 astronauts onboard.
Rex Huntley and Rory Scott went unseen by the aliens while outside the station busy fixing the Space Suttles broken down boom arm. They witness the murderers, collogues killed in cold blood and watch as their dead bodies are ejected out into space. Both men formulate a daring plan to destroy the alien ship and hopefully survive the flight back to earth.
Suicidal missions to save earth and obtain alien technology are the order of the day. Rory Scott’s wife Sahara, is pregnant with their first child and he fears for their safety and he becomes a fierce warrior to defend them and the future of earth.

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My name is Bo Demont, and I welcome you to this page to introduce myself, my new book, “THE NEMESIS VECTOR” and those that have supported me through this journey. As a young girl, growing up in California, I loved the warm summer nights when I could spread out a blanket in the back yard and count the seemingly endless number of shooting stars; making a wish on every one of them. Loving to study the night sky and remembering the thrill of seeing Saturn for the first time through a backyard telescope was an inspiration to write this book. Although being a hopeless romantic, and a Sci-Fi lover certainly would seem to be an unlikely combination, I have tried to give my readers a glimpse into this near-future world which is filled with twists and turns, fears and tears and even a few laughs in hopes of giving a fresh look to a Science Fiction novel. Even after all of the years that have passed since that time, I cannot help but look to the heavens and imagine what could be.

The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace E Briggs

This is a stand-alone, fourth in series, of the adventures of Jimmy Crikey, the alien orphan who, despite cruel bullying, decided to make his home on Earth. He numbers among his friends the four witch guardians of Earth’s realms and the ancient Lord Oron, aka The Weatherman.
The underground Emerald Lake, the home of the Aquamites, is invaded by a flesh-eating, fire-breathing serpent, which is impervious to the magic of the four guardian witches. Matilda, the chief witch, asks for Jimmy’s assistance.
Jimmy accompanies Elwinn, witch guardian of everything associated with water, to visit the Emerald Lake. They arrive at a plausible plan to capture the serpents in a spider’s web net.
Their strategy is complicated because Jimmy cannot breathe underwater unless included in Elwinn’s bubble. Several of the strongest young Aquamites agree to act as live bait to entice the serpents into a lake in an extinct volcano’s caldera.
Once the serpents are lured into the volcano’s lake Jimmy, with the help of his starship SR3 and XRU, the intelligent computer/navigator, will trap the reptiles in a spiders web net, ready to drag the creatures into the cold depths of deep space.
Jimmy’s heart is captured at first sight of Annison, a young, golden-headed Aquamite who is also the daughter of Milton, the leader of the tribe.
During the operation to rid the Aquamite’s world of serpents, Annison is seriously injured when one serpent takes a bite out of her lower tail. She is dying from the loss of blood. The witches do not have the power to help. There is no time to get her to Jimmy’s home plane of Attalia for advanced surgery.
All appears lost until Lord Oron reveals his real identity. Lord Oron is one of the Lords who serve the all-powerful Master. The Master could save Annison, but he refuses to bring a subject back to life from the dead. Can Lord Oron persuade the Master to intervene and save the life of Jimmy’s first love, Annison?
Recent 5* review on Amazon Top review from the United States C.J. Wills
5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid tale!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
A wonderful world of fantasy in the Jimmy Crikey series is full of captivating imagery. It is a stand alone book full of excitement for any young reader. The main character is an alien who has decided to make his home on Earth.
Dealing with subjects that many of our youth can relate to from bullying to building healthy relationships, Jimmy befriends four magical witches who hold guardianship over certain aspects of the Earth.
The four witches aid the main character to help him to battle off fire breathing, vile, and destructive serpents who have invaded the Emerald Lake. When the time comes with serious trouble taking place the witches can not help. However the ancient Lord Oron might be able to help.
I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful story. There are plenty of twist to the story from space travel to the Emerald Lake itself. Aliens, monsters, witches, and other characters all add life to a budding love.

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Wallace was born on the outskirts of Durham City seventy-nine years ago. Married at the age of twenty-one to his childhood sweetheart, Pat, who he first met at the age of eleven, They are now celebrating their fifty eighth wedding anniversary year.
They never strayed more than five-mile distance from the cathedral city until they were almost forty years old with two young boys. Then, employment took the small family to the south coast: E.Sussex for a decade then another ten years in lovely Hampshire.
Employment brought them back North and they are now living on the edge of a small rural town in beautiful East Lancashire, NW England.
An author of children’s books with several works published on Amazon, retirement gave Wallace the time to concentrate on writing.
His latest project is in process of bringing his Jimmy Crikey stories to market in audio book formats.
The fourth Jimmy Crikey fantasy adventure was published in April 2022 and after a brief rest he will decide where to concentrate his declining effort. Perhaps concentrating on a memoir recounting events that moulded his life up to the age of seventeen: the year when he and Pat met for the second time. That was also the year his father died. Or, should Jimmy Crikey number five be considered?

About Noah Bear – A day in the life of a young bear with autism

Noah is a kind and caring young bear. He loves his family and wearing his sailors hat. Noah has autism. YOU are invited to experience the world through Noah’s eyes. This story will empower young readers to embrace their differences and build confidence. With a relatable character and captivating rhymes, your little one will LOVE Noah Bear.

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Dave Lawrence has been a stand up comedian and morning radio host for over 15 years. He is a first time children's book author who wrote a children's book for his autistic son Noah during the pandemic in 2020.

About Octopus Dave Farts a Heart by Noelani Putirka

Octopus Dave yearns for a friend, but he can’t seem to stop scaring the fish away. Being an octopus is tough when everyone thinks you want to eat them. He has another problem, too—unstoppable heart farts! Just when it all seems hopeless, he runs into another lonely creature, Starfish Sink, who has some quirks of his own. And when Octopus Dave puts aside his own judgments, they form an unlikely friendship full of joy.

A laugh-out-loud story with plenty of heart and charm, Octopus Dave Farts a Heart is perfect for encouraging children to be who they are and to be open to others that are different.

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Noelani Putirka is a school counselor and children’s picture book author who loves to share her values of peace, love, and kindness. She believes heartfelt picture books teach wonderful life lessons, bring a much-needed pause to busy days, and allow parents and children to connect together in deep and meaningful ways. When she is not teaching, counseling, or writing, she spends time with her husband in the mountains, beach, and local gardens. She loves to travel and is available for author visits.

About West African History: A Captivating Guide to the History of West Africa and the Yoruba People by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of West Africa, then keep reading…

Two manuscripts in one book:
• The Yoruba People: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Yorubas and Yoruba Mythology
• History of West Africa: A Captivating Guide to West African History, Starting from Ancient Civilizations through the Medieval Period to the Present

The Yorubas are an interesting people with a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to many centuries ago. The history of the Yorubas is one of Africa’s most researched and analyzed histories due to the high level of literacy among the Yoruba. They have a system of government that ensures the proper running of the community and the education of their young.

The Yorubas are located in West Africa, with the majority of the population found in southwestern Nigeria. With an estimated population of over thirty to forty million people, they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.

This book will take you through a journey of the history of the Yoruba people, their system of government, beliefs, and fascinating myths. You will also get a firsthand glimpse into the daily lifestyle of the ancient Yoruba people and how they organized their daily activities.

Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
• Yorubaland, the homeland of the Yoruba people
• The founding ancestors and the initial Yoruba kingdoms
• The incredible stories of legendary rulers who shaped Yorubaland
• Ancient Yoruba politics and how their economy developed
• The exciting events that made the Oyo Empire the largest Yoruba kingdom and its famed founder, Oranyan
• Prominent Yoruba myths and folktales

Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
• What evidence exists of prehistoric West African communities?
• The settlements at Dhar Tichitt and its surrounds
• What made the city of Ile-Ife significant?
• The tumultuous rise and fall of the great West African empires
• Was Mansa Musa I the richest king in the world?
• The impactful legacy of the Songhai Empire
• What impact did the transatlantic slave trade have on West Africa?
• The effect of European colonialization on West Africa and how the region still feels it today
• The influential West African leaders who led their countries to freedom
• Colorful and interesting West African cultures

If you want to learn more about the history of the Yoruba People and the History of the West Africa, get this book now!

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A lot of history books just contain dry facts that will eventually bore the reader. That’s why Captivating History was created. Now you can enjoy history books that will mesmerize you. But be careful though, hours can fly by, and before you know it; you’re up reading way past bedtime.

About Who’s Killing All My Old Girlfriends

Charlie North visits his old girlfriends for a story in his blog. After each visit, somebody murders the old girlfriend. Charlie quickly became the top suspect with cops in LA, Chicago, and Miami. Desperate, Charlie investigates the first murder. To help him, he hires a private detective, Reggie Parker, the daughter of a retired LAPD friend. As they dig up clues, Charlie dutifully reports their findings in his blogs.

The blogs go wildly viral, shaking up the investigations of all three murders.

There’s a rousing finish at a lonely Oregon beach house where everything becomes clear, justice prevails in strange ways, and there’s at least one surprise where you smack the side of your head saying, ‘who knew?’

This is a fast read. Old guys like things fast.

Being old ain’t easy, but it’s fun chasing down a killer.

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“I was young just minutes ago.”

Ah, weren’t we all.

So, not accepting that I’ve turned into a typical old man, I wrote a mystery novel involving some nifty old guys, “Who’s Killing All My Old Girlfriends.”

If you’re over 50 years old, I suspect that you’d enjoy this novel. If you’re under 50 and have a favorite grandpa, buy him this book. He’d think kindly of you and probably put (keep) you in the will.

I was so encouraged by my early readers, I wrote a sequel, “Who’s Killing the Fountain of Youth.” More rave reviews came from my test readers, all oldsters.

You might as well get started reading. I’m now writing the third book in the series, “Who’s Killing All the Good Old Bank Robbers.” So, get crackin’, you’ll have fun.

If you’ve read any of my stuff, and feel comfortable about giving reviews, please do. Or, if you want to contact me directly, my personal email is findjon@msn.com.

Happy reading!

About Worry Thoughts by Corbett Shwom

Worry Thoughts was written with two little girls in mind who also had worries. It became a go-to item in their anxiety toolbox, especially at bedtime.

Worry Thoughts started out as a poem that I wrote for my daughters when they were quite young. It is now a beautifully illustrated storybook that brings the poem to life.

Whether it was reading the poem to them when they were very young, or them reading it to themselves as they got older, the poem helped them reset. Was it the cure-all for all their worry thoughts, no, not at all, it just became one of many ways that helped them change the relationship they had with their worry thoughts. And that’s what it’s all about.

It makes for a wonderful storytime book for the parent or teacher to talk about worries and ways to help manage those anxious thoughts.

Another coping skill that can help the child feel in control when they have worry thoughts.

Also included in the book is a comic strip rendition of the poem as well as the original poem with the hope that the book can always be a go-to for the child as they grow up.

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Corbett Shwom is the author of one book (well a poem turned into a storybook), is not a best-selling author (just yet), and has only sold a few books (thanks Mom). He is not a doctor, a therapist, or remotely close to a health professional. Hmmm. He is though someone who has lived with anxiety and worry for close to 53 years (probably even worried in the womb about being born). He does understand the importance of building an anxiety toolbox and filling it with items that will help you help yourself. Worry Thoughts was written with two little girls in mind who also had worries. It became a go-to item in their toolbox.

When he is not worrying, strike that, writing, along with his wife Heather of 22 years, he is helping his oldest daughter navigate her first year away at college, and trying to stay sane with a second round of high-school and early teen years with his younger daughter. Nothing to worry about here folks! The family is made complete with a mini Goldendoodle that doesn’t think she is a dog.

About Bad Boy Bachelor Bunny

Quickest way to a woman’s heart—chocolate.
Especially at Easter. My billionaire family is famous for being the best of the best chocolatiers in the world.
Now it’s time to up the game, but I drew the short stick.
Instead of enjoying my bachelor life of wine, women, and winning, I get to fly across the globe in search of the best fair trade cocoa that can be found.
And who’s my guide when I get there?
The hottest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. Soon she’ll be mine.
All women are. I’ve never NOT gotten what I wanted.
But something is different about this one.
She’s gritty, fierce, and ex-military.
Hot, hot, hot.
Her tourism company offers unique guided packages off the beaten path, which is exactly where I plan on going.
The fact that she isn’t putting up with an ounce of my shit is comical and quirky.
Makes me want her all the more.
Seems that money can’t buy everything and rabbits don’t lay eggs.
Either way, this bad boy bachelor bunny is after one thing—this girl’s honey.

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Ali Parker is a full-time contemporary and new adult romance writer with more than a hundred and twenty books behind her. She loves coffee, watching a great movie, and hanging out with her hubs. By hanging out, she means making out. The man is hot. Hello.
Weston Parker is a former firefighter/EMS guy who’s picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, a baby girl, 2 dogs, 2 cats and, a turtle.

About I Kept a Piece of You

When Gabe Meier lost his wife, Eleanor, it affected everyone – especially his sons, Alex and Eric. Several years after her death, Gabe struggles with a guilty conscience, and Alex is struggling with demons of his own – he still sees his mother everywhere.

Fifteen years later, Alex is living in a small town called Bridgford. Two women go missing within months of each other. No one suspects that Alex is involved. That is until he attracts the attention of Detective Howard Tamblin when an unrelated incident causes their paths to collide.

This novel might appeal to anyone who enjoyed Mike Flanagan’s rendition of Haunting of Hill House as it relates to family drama and the supernatural. It’s a different take on the serial killer trope as it delves into family drama and the human condition

Contains some graphic violence and sexual situations.

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Joanna Wolford is a graduate of SNHU with a B.A. in English and Creative Writing. She enjoys all genres, but horror and fantasy are among her favorites. She was a semi-finalist in the 2019 TSL Free Screenplay Writing Contest for her short script, The Boy and the Son of Dracul, and in 2015, her short story, Borrowed Time was performed at the Grace Street Theater in Richmond, Virginia. When not writing or reading about the eerie and macabre, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their goofy huskies. I Kept a Piece of You, is her debut novel.

About Healing Hearts: A Second Chance at Love Small Town Romance

Two broken hearts.

A pain so strong it’s embedded in their bones.

And an unspoken attraction they can’t ignore.

Two years ago, a tragic accident left Camille heartbroken, alone, and stuck with the one label she never wanted in life—Widow.

In need of a major life change, she leaves her Savannah, Georgia home for the Rocky Mountains in northern Montana. She needs more than a distraction to take her mind off all she’s lost. She needs a new life, a new home, and a new beginning.

A mountain chalet, with amazing views of the Rockies, is exactly what she needs to refocus her life and her writing career. Just like her life, the chalet needs a major renovation, but that’s fine by her. The hard work will do her good.

She carefully planned out every detail of her move—the location, the design for the renovation, incorporating her writing career into her new home, and connecting with the local community. But the one thing she didn’t plan for was Adam.

When Adam decided to leave his promising Chicago career behind and move home to be closer to his family, he never expected to end up divorced in the process. His ex-wife said she supported his decision and wanted the same life he dreamed of having—a simple, small-town life with lots of kids.

But she lied.

Fifteen years later, and he still struggles to find success as an architect in the small mountain town he calls home. It’s been even harder to find a life partner to share that life with. But it’s a life he loves despite living it alone.

His career starts to look up when an old client from Chicago invites him to bid on a mountain resort concept at the same time someone hires him to renovate a historic chalet. With these two projects on his portfolio, his career success would be secured.

But when chemistry sparks between him and the beautiful, smart woman who bought the chalet, a lot more than his career starts to improve.

In this heartfelt, second chance at love romance, Camille falls hard for Adam, the man she hired to renovate her new home. Can she allow her broken heart to heal and accept the love he willingly offers? Or will she close herself off and doom herself to a lifetime of loneliness and pain?

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Sexy and Fun Romance with a healthy dose of Real Life!

I write steamy contemporary romance novels, novellas, and short stories. My female leads are sassy and strong with a lot of spunk and drive for success. Their sensitive alpha male counterparts better be up to the challenge if they want to win their hearts. In my first series, An After-hours Affair Collection, the career-focused women of New York City are drawn to a hot co-worker, business partner, or client that teaches them there’s always time for a little romance. In my second series, I leave the big city and head to the mountains of Montana for some sexy, cowboy romance. Walk with me is my first published short story. My first book in the After-hours Affair collection, In Charge, is coming in July 2020.