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Book – The Golden Sword – Book II of the Silistra Quartet Janet Morris – fantasy, science-fiction, epic Beginning in May 02 2015, after more than 30 years of print, the four volumes of The Silistra Quartet are being published in all-new Author’s Cut editions by Perseid Press, revised by Janet Morris. The second … Continue reading Book Spotlight – The Golden Sword
The Golden Sword – Janet Morris 5 stars https://www.amazon.co.uk/Golden-Sword-Silistra-Quartet/dp/0996898271/ (UK link) https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Sword-Silistra-Quartet/dp/0996898271/ (US Link) Let me start by saying this is the SECOND book in the SIlistra Quartet – and it helps to have read the earlier book, although I think you could get by without it. The action starts immediately, and thus some prior … Continue reading Review – Golden Sword – Janet Morris
Title: The Carnelian Throne Author: Janet Morris Genre: allegorical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, political fiction Main character description (short). In a far and dystopian future, three rulers seeking to make truth of prophecy explore the “shores of which none are empowered to speak,” a forbidden continent where humanity no longer rules. Synopsis: Brief Excerpt 250 … Continue reading Book Spotlight – The Carnelian Throne – Science Fiction/Spec Fic/Fantasy
Tell Us About Yourself Name (s) Estri Hadrath diet Estrazi Age: Three hundred forty Silistran years old Please tell us a little about yourself. First, I must say that your language is difficult, not one intuitive to me. Nevertheless I shall try to answer you in your own tongue. Excuse my syntax, and I will tell … Continue reading Character Interview Number Thirty-Eight – Estri of Silistra
Now who’d expect to find an angel in Hell, except of course his lordship, the Fallen One? Amongst the damned his presence is…unusual. So over to you… (brave angel this one…misguided perhaps but brave). Character Spotlight About yourself: *Who are/were you? I am Altos, an angel on special assignment. * Why do YOU think you’re in … Continue reading Back into Hell – Hell Week 2015 – Altos the Angel
The Jack O’Lanterns are carved, and the marshmallows are toasting over the hellfires. Pull up a pitchfork and join me once more in the devilish domain of His Satanic Majestic. Characters and authors aplenty for your infernal entertainment. Character Spotlight: John Milton About yourself: I am the author of Paradise Lost, the English epic in … Continue reading Back into Hell – Hell Week 2015 – John Milton
Author’s name: J. K. Lutes Link to book or books where this character appears. CHARACTER’S NAME: Justin Who are you? (Give a brief description of yourself) I am a White Wizard, so I have mastered the four elements and I can command plants, animals, magical creatures, and dragons. A dragon sired one of my … Continue reading Meet My Character Week – Justin the Wizard #Fantasy #Meetmycharacter
Character Spotlight About yourself: *Who are/were you? My name is Joseph Carey Merrick. Most people know me as the Elephant Man. The story in which I appear is titled Withering Blights. Who is your ‘lover’ in Hell? Antonia Ford. In life she was a spy for the Confedaracy during the American Civil War. Here in … Continue reading Hell Week 2018 – Joseph Merrick/Joe Bonadonna
Character Spotlight About yourself: *Who are/were you? I am Helen, Queen of Sparta, you would know me as Helen of Troy. I was once the wife of King Menelaus, and lover and wife to Alexandrous – Paris, Prince of Troy. I am technically a demi-god – the daughter of a goddess. It makes no difference … Continue reading Hell Week 2018 – Helen of Sparta
Today on the Infernal Broadcasting Channel we welcome Ernst Haeckel and Howard Carter. Pull up a seat by the fire and get out the marshmallows…. [Ernst Haeckel]: (Stares into empty interrogation room). “Gutentag. Is anyone in here?” [Interviewer]: (An electronic voice rasps over the intercom). “Please, have a seat. Who are you?” [EH]: “Ernst Haeckel. … Continue reading Hell Week 2018 – A Day in the Life of Haeckel and Carter
