Witches of Fate Collection

Witches of Fate

Witches of Fate Collection… 

Six Complete Novels by R. Humphrey Daigle

Witches of the Demon Isle Books 1-3 (Paranormal Fantasy & Romance)

Seductive. Suspenseful. Wickedly Addictive. A Story of Duty, Romance, and Magic off the Coast of Maine… 

Book 1: Isle of Bones; Book 2: Isle of Wolves; Book 3: Isle of Echoes

Fated Saga Books 1-3 (Fantasy & Paranormal)

A Bewitching Tale of Family, Destiny, and Magic- Suspenseful. Wondrous. Dangerously Addictive.
Book 1: Awaken; Book 2: Shifting; Book 3: Embrace

I have to say that this book is what hooked me for the Demon Isle Witches series. The battles they wage both within and out, the love they share and the love they can't, the secrets they must keep. I also enjoyed not having to skip pages for bedroom scenes. If you prefer spicier, check out her Wicked Good Witches series. I hope y'all enjoy this series as much as I do. ~ Review by ced1976

Here is a peak at the first three novels with their book blurbs…

The Howard Witches, three siblings charged with protecting The Demon Isle...

Charlie, the werewolf. Michael, the empathic death reader. Melinda, living under self-inflicted house arrest.

Her gift: prophetic dreams of people about to die.

When the body of a tourist is discovered on The Demon Isle and the cause of death is wolf bite, the Howards are forced to accept that the werewolf that bit Charlie is back on the Isle. 

He is forced to divulge a terrible truth with threatens not only his life, but also the future of the Howard Witches.

Enemies from the past return, the lives of the Howard Witches on a sudden collision course for history to repeat itself. Bringing them back to the most dangerous days of the Howard Witches, and a war that nearly ended the bloodline, forever.

Meanwhile, the beaches of The Demon Isle are under attack and they must find a way to protect those who live above the water, as well as those who live, below.

Witches of Fate

Witches of Fate Collection… 

Six Complete Novels by R. Humphrey Daigle

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Dark & Stormy

Dark & Stormy on Amazon

The characters are very believable and very nicely developed. With the highly detailed descriptions, I easily imagined myself there - in the action. The storyline has an impressive and smooth flowing plot… ~ Review by Catherine M. Edwards about Book One in the Series - Dark Dreams (Dark Tales Series Book 1)

Book Description:

A powerful blizzard blowing in from the mountains spells trouble for Anna, a Halfling, Redbeard, a dwarf, and Leena, a feisty wood elf. Caught by surprise and lacking even the most basic supplies and with a pack of hungry wolves closing in, the three friends must try and reach the safety and warmth of their destination without hope of rescue. They soon learn that they must work together and trust each other in order to survive, or else perish in the harsh, snow-covered wilderness.
Dark & Stormy is an adventurous novella of the sword and sorcery Dark Tales Series.

Review by Rachel Bostwick about Dark Realms (Dark Tales Series Book 4) in the Series –  If you enjoy stories that hearken to the early days of Dungeons and Dragons, if you love magic and halfings and adventure, or if you know a young teen who does, I highly recommend this story.

 Dark & Stormy on Amazon

Rune of the Apprentice

“I have pledged to donate ALL (100%) of this book's profits (my share as the author is 50% of gross revenue on physical books and 70% on e-books) to: Wounded Warrior's Project, National Military Family Association, Our Military Kids. “ ~ Jamison Stone

Description: Inspired by an unyielding passion for magic, meditation, and martial arts, Rune of the Apprentice is an action-packed fantasy epic of adventure, love, and self-discovery.

Pre-order today on Inkshares.com to join an avid community of backers and ensure this exciting Fantasy novel gets the publication it deserves.

Fantasy novel enthusiasts will love Rune of the Apprentice for its deep storytelling, rich world building, and exciting characters. Back this project by pre-ordering Rune of the Apprentice at Inkshares.com today!
   

Review by Michael DeAngelo ~ “With a deftly written story, Stone leads his characters into and out of danger, weaving a thrilling thread that connects things with a lot of poise.  His story is clever, too, with ideas that you don’t see too much of these days.”

To learn more and support Jamison Stone’s Fantasy Novel Publishing Campaign:

visit Rune of the Apprentice at Inkshares.com

Magical Effects

magicaemathematica.com

This unknown writer just needs a shot to get the message out. That anyone can be the missing variable. The missing variable is the one who can change the world...but here is the twist: everyone can be the missing variable...not just a single ONE like Neo in the Matrix or Harry Potter or many other stories that focus solely on ONE person being special and unique. All kids are special and unique and that is just one of his concepts he is trying to bring to the younger generation. ~ Excerpt of review by Eman

Forget Harry Potter. New Novel Based On Magic & Math Seek To Inspire Girls In STEM ~ excerpt of article on girltalkhq.com 

Why is this book important to us? Because Scholastic recently previewed a study they are set to release in January 2015…showing that books are a powerful tool to spark the imaginations of children.

Book Description:

Alex, a young precocious girl, mysteriously gets transported to a strange world where Latin and Math combine in formulas and equations with magical effects. With a cruel council leading the only safe city of its kind in this world, she will have to prove her worth to stay as well as help this city as it is the target for two evil wizards who seek to destroy the city and its ruling council.

Will the council's mighty army of guardians be enough to repel the onslaught of the two wizards' wrath?

To help the city and also get back home, she will need the help of the greatest mathematician of all time, Archimedes. In a world where math is magic, Alex wishes she paid more attention in math class.

Get links to purchase from major retailers at:

 magicaemathematica.com

The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf

Blackwell is a master at crisp, idiomatic language that is perfect for his target audience…If you want a creative, unique and thoroughly enjoyable book for kids -look no further. ~ Excerpt of review by Anthony Narlesky for The Enchanted River Race

Guest article by Maxine Whitman

Caldric Blackwell’s picture book, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Cry Wolf,” with its engaging plot, imaginative illustrations, and lovable characters, is the perfect choice for a bedtime story.

This picture book follows a friendly, six-year-old werewolf named Byron as he tries to learn how to howl. The many funny characters (a werewolf mayor, for instance) Byron meets during his adventure are sure to keep your child laughing. This picture book’s illustrations are colorful and detailed, adding a whimsical feel to the story.

This children’s book teaches an empowering lesson about believing in yourself and not worrying about what others think.

As an added bonus, Kindle Unlimited subscribers can get the Kindle version of this picture book completely free!

Visit the author’s website (www.caldricblackwell.com/books) if you’re interested in buying this children’s book or learning more about it.

Caldric Blackwell

Exposure to a host of great authors while studying at the University of California, Santa Barbara inspired him to begin writing fiction. Although he began writing short stories for adults, he eventually migrated to writing children's books. ~ Excerpt from the author’s website

What is the missing variable?

Libellus de Numeros

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An excellent book, I love a world where maths and latin is magic. It can seem that way and this will certainly help my son improve his understanding and the way he thinks about mathematics. Latin the basis of grammar, another great learning tool and this book helps promote it, the story itself follows a young girl as she is transported to a world and helps the city defend against the evil wizards set on its destruction. The book is easy to follow and allows children to learn about growing up, as well as teaching them the value of learning. Five stars. ~ Review by Nic Thomas

Book Description:

What is the missing variable?

Alex, a young precocious girl, mysteriously gets transported to a strange world where Latin and Math combine in formulas and equations with magical effects.

With a cruel council leading the only safe city of it's kind in this world, she will have to prove her worth to stay as well as help this city as it is the target for two evil wizards who seek to destroy the city and it's ruling council.

Will the council's mighty army of guardians be enough to repel the onslaught of the two wizards' wrath?

To help the city and also get back home, she will need the help of the greatest mathematician of all time, Archimedes. In a world where math is magic, Alex wishes she paid more attention in math class.

Libellus de Numeros

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Two teenage gods stuck in the middle

The Siege of Sol (Guardians of Illyria Book 3)

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"One pantheon desperate to keep power.

Another desperate to seize it.

Two teenage gods stuck in the middle."

Book Description:

Year 2302
On the Continent of Origin, deep in the deserts of the High Heat, rises one of the last remaining Citadels of the humans. Defiant and well-defended, it is known as Sol. And in this epic third installment of the Guardians of Illyria series, it will be the stage for one of the greatest conflicts yet waged between the oppressive forces of Illyria and the rebel human race.

Now 14 years old, Ionikus Reaves, Thunder Lord of the Endari, is plagued by the darkness of his past and future. His powers grow stronger by the day, as do the doubts in his plans for revenge. But when the Endari scheme to forge an alliance with an unlikely foe—the humans of Sol—Ion must set aside his uncertainties. One misstep and his allies could become his enemies, his ultimate plan never come fruition.

Lady Lillian of Illyria has only recently settled into her new position amongst the pantheon she long feared and respected. But soon, she finds her elven blood a problem for the pureblooded gods of Illyria. On top of navigating their foreign customs, backstabbing, and searing whispers, she must also endure their wrath…and the dark secrets behind the fall of the previous pantheon.

Review by Nocturnus about the 1st book in the series ~The Iron-Jawed Boy Book 1 ~ Future Fantasy

This book was pure awesomeness! I found it very engaging and unique. The world was loosely based on a far future of an alternate Earth where we are the bad guys and supernatural element callers and living Gods roam. We destroyed the world by using up all the resources and polluting indiscriminately so the Gods were forced to come out of seclusion to clean up our mess and restore some semblance of Balance. These societies are at constant war with each other.

The Siege of Sol (Guardians of Illyria Book 3)

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Quest of a Young Wizard

 

First five chapters are free at bramwellchronicles.com/

Book Review:

What an incredible journey! I started reading the series when I downloaded my first 5 chapters free from S.L. Jones' homepage www.bramwellchronicles.com and I haven't put the book down! I am so excited to see what unfolds in this non stop action packed fantasy thriller! I asked myself "Where can I find a good fantasy book about witches, wizards, and magic that could keep me as hooked as the Harry Potter series or even Lord of the Rings?" and I have found it! This is a great new book for anyone from any age!

"Quest of a Young Wizard" is the first book in the series of the Eric Bramwell Adventures. There is already a second book out as well titled, "Quest for the Life Essence" I'm so glad that I Let Eric become a part of my family when I finally decided to join in on the young Wizard's plights. I have shared in Eric's defeats and conquests as he learned of his destiny. The world from which Eric lives unfolds and comes to life with in the pages of this book of intrigue and adventure. Only when Eric became aware of his past did he truly learn of who he really was and what power he held within his soul.

After I am finished with the first in the series I look forward to finding out what happens next in his journey. I needed a book like Harry Potter to satisfy my craving for a world of adventure and magic! I found out this is such a good book for kids that after I finish my first in this amazing book series I will pass the adventure along to my young ones to keep the legend alive! S.L. Jones is a powerful writer and she really brings the pages alive with each turn!

Author: Ryan Holidae

Go get the first five chapters for free at: bramwellchronicles.com/

Your kind doesn’t belong here.

Lodestone: Book 1 Witch-Hunt

He scrutinized me for a long time. “Your kind doesn’t belong here. You upset the natural balance. I can’t grant you peace, but … if you have the will, I can give you vengeance.”

Me ears pricked up like a fighting dog’s. “Vengeance?”

His next words insinuated themselves inside me like a burning cancer. “Wouldn’t you like revenge on the witches?”

Hunger for retribution overwhelmed me senses, and I couldn’t restrain the eagerness in me tone. I licked me lips and begged, “How?”

He extended a hoof to me. “If you want to know, then come with me.”

Later, I would wish I hadn’t done what I did next, but I reached out and took his hoof, vowing that if I couldn’t have Adorabelle back, then vengeance would do.




“As a child I had a ferocious imagination and immersed myself in creating stories and poems. One birthday I begged for a chemistry set, sensing the promise of adventure from the glittering vials of copper sulphate and salt.” Wendy Scott

An amazing read! ~ K. Kattenberg

"Absolutely loved the book, I couldn't put it down once I started. The characters are believable (and lovable.)The story flows easily but with unexpected twists that carries you along with it. I can't wait to read more from this author and more of Sabrina's tale."

US Amazon 31 reviews 4.9*

Lodestone: Book 1 Witch-Hunt is available on Amazon!

Strange Hunting

Nailed it! ~ Review by Penny. “As I finished the first chapter of this book, I looked over at my husband and said, “This is freaking cool, you’ll want to read it when I’m done.” Little did I know that this book would grip me tight and I would finish reading it at about 4 am the next morning. I love supernatural tales, and this book does not disappoint. The writer has a real knack for storytelling, and the editor and formatter did a great job with it. I will be recommending it to my book club, and pretty much everyone else I know. Really, it’s like sci-fi buttah.”

From the Author – what Dave Robertson says about the story…

There is still magic in the world. There are still blank spots on the map, still places where people follow age old rituals and superstitions.

Berk Willis has been to these places. He has seen things that cannot be explained and found creatures that most people would never believe. In his travels he has been all over the world: from the dark forests of Finland and an ancient graveyard in Norway to the Jungles of South America and the remote reaches of Africa. He has met odd characters, seen mysterious rituals, and faced strange monsters.

The world is not always the safe, routine place we would like it to be. Fearsome beasts still roam primeval jungles. Dark creatures still lurk in distant shadows.

Join Berk Willis as he hunts for the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained.

Excerpt (Kindle Locations 29-41) –

What the Main character has to say!

Intro

I never thought I’d write a book about my travels. I always kept a journal, but it was just for my own memories. Years after most of these strange hunts, a few people convinced me to put it all down in book form. You’ll notice that some place names have intentionally been left out. A lot of people don’t want their town to be associated with deadly creatures, for a lot of reasons. Otherwise, I’ve retold events as accurately as possible.

So, you’re wondering what’s in the book. Yes, there are diverse people, exotic places, and peculiar beasts . My strange hunts took me to some pretty amazing places: wild Scandinavian forests, African jungles, remote European villages, even the great Sahara desert. I have met tribesmen, soldiers, princes, and spies. I’ve feasted with gypsies and spent plenty of nights in graveyards. I hunted legendary predators, demons, even some zoological remnants left over from the days of dinosaurs. I wanted to explore, to see new places and to go places other people never did. I hunted these creatures because I felt I was good at it, a good use of skills I had. I also got to explore some of the blank spots on the world’s maps, and I found out that there is still magic in the world.

I got to see a side of the world that people rarely see, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. This book will give you a glimpse of that world. I hope you find it interesting. - Berk Willis

*****

Strange Hunting is Available on Kindle!

Love Matters!

Guest post by E.G. Sebastian

To create a loving and happy relationship with your spouse or significant other, it helps if you

Understand Your Loved One’s “Language” – Communication Style

&

Understand YOUR Communication Style

&

Learn HOW to Adapt Your Communication Style to Get through to Your Partner Most Effectively

Most of us jump into a romantic relationship (or carefully ease into it) thinking that love will solve everything: Relationships have their ups and downs; and the lucky ones of us have more ups than downs…  The good news is, however, that all of the above challenges have very simple keys to understanding and solving.

Like it or not  (or, if you are like some – believe it or not) there are four main  personality styles.  Yes, yes, at cognitive level you might even know that, but when it comes to your relationship with your loved ones, you’d expect everyone to see things the way you do… and understand your communication style (or if you are a certain personality style, you expect others to read your mind without even saying anything – good luck with that!)

Get the Solution in Your Hands Today

 Get Communication Skills Magic today and…

• get to understand why your partner behaves and communicates the way s/he does
• get a good understanding of WHY do you behave and communicate the way you do (and this is probably the #1 area you should focus in the beginning)
• get a thorough understanding of what your partner expects from you
• get a good understanding of your expectations of your partner
• learn how to manage the often unreasonable expectations from each other
• find out how you can communicate with your partner in a way to connect at a deeper level,
• explore ways to avoid – or even eliminate – most of the conflict that might errode your relationship
• learn to deal with conflicting situations with grace and dignity, without anger and stress
• explore what motivates your partner – what makes him/her happy – and how to provide it to him/her
• and much more…

The good news is that you can get Communication Skills Magic (268 pages), with all the answers you were looking for that will help you improve your relationship with your spouse or significant other.

Get Communication Skills Magic today

Also Available on Amazon

 

Excerpt of Review by R. I. Sebestyen - I would have fired several people if I wouldn't have read this book...it turns out, you can get the best out of people with DISC

If you work with people, or live with them, this book does not belong on your bookshelf, it belongs on your desk as a daily reference. As a manager of a diverse group of individuals, knowing the right approach with each one of them makes my life very easy.

The Star Of Jolanest

I love the hidden references to some of my favorite movies. Also, I love how her characters have such silly quirks...you can visualize them and that makes the book come to life!

~Review by  Anonymous on Barnes & Noble

What the story is about: (book description on Barnes & Noble)

Jarby is in love. He wants to marry the charming but penniless barmaid who works at his uncle's inn, but his uncle won't tolerate True Love without a matching dowry.

So Jarby follows a tattered map to the fabled Star of Jolanest, a lost treasure that will provide all the dowry his beloved barmaid could want. Riding his randy dragonhorse, carrying his disenchanted sword and accompanied by an accident-prone stableboy (Eramus Tate the Fourth, aka Poke) Jarby sets off on a journey dogged by surprises. Like his pesky magical abilities.

Two-not-quite-human barbarian maidens who want him for themselves. The fact that he's actually of the deposed and hunted royal family of distant Melvia. And then there's the price on his head--in THE STAR OF JOLANEST.

*****

...the novel is a wonderful romp full of fantastical creatures, almost impossible situations, and a sprinkling of dry wit over a mound of slap-stick comedy. At times it actually moves a bit too fast, running lightly over descriptions of places and characters, leaving their images tantalizingly vague. That being said, the story and characters were interesting enough to keep my attention from the first page to the last. All in all, a very solid novel.

 ~ Excerpt of a review by The Kindle Book Review - A Fast-Paced Adventure Full of Mischief, Magic, and Mayhem


"Much but not all of my fiction tends to be humorous. All my writing would probably be rated P.G. as I don't write gory and graphic, sorry." ~ Author - Ellen Dawn Benefield

Ellen Dawn Benefield has had stories published in Computer Edge, Millennium Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and the Wyrd Wravings Anthology of Funny Speculative Fiction. She has also taken 5 Honorable Mentions in the Writers of the Future Contest.

Benefield lives in East El Cajon on mini-ranch with her husband and assorted critters.

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Bonus! Head on over to meet Ellen on her Goodreads Blog. She is considering giving away a paperback copy.

The Star Of Jolanest is available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble

The Leprechauns Tale

A magical journey, full of twists and surprises. Fasten your seat belts. The stakes have never been higher. Enjoyable for the entire family. A roller coaster ride leaving you wanting more. I look forward to reading more adventures of the twins Dougal and Derry.

~ Review by Brian Perry - Actor in "Murphy Brown", "Days of Our Lives" & "Just Shoot Me"

I must say, as soon as I landed on the home page of theosheachronicles.com, I was in a state of delight. Maybe it is because I am from an Irish background and anything Irish gives me an immediate boost of happiness. This is a series of books. Here is what the author behind the author has to say:

 "Seamus’ compelling new fantasy adventure series whisks readers off to a world where villains and heroes are unlike any creatures they’ll ever encounter on earth. Set to become a family classic, the first volume titled ‘The Leprechauns Tale’ focuses on everyone’s ultimate dream – to become a hero."

*****

Book Description of The Leprechauns Tale!

Dougal O’Shea, the young, shy leprechaun always dreamed of being a hero, and now his chance has come.

While he and his twin sister Derry are visiting their fairy dragon friend Phil, five fairies fall through the magical portal looking for Phil.

Their fairy Princess Amber has been kidnapped by the evil and ruthless pixie King Rupert, so Dougal, Derry and Phil must go to the world of Connaught to help rescue Princess Amber.

But will the leprechauns and dragon be enough to save Princess Amber?

Is the magic of the fairy wizard Neave enough to beat the pixies?

And who are the mysterious prisoners locked in the prison cell?

*****

Available on Amazon - Links in    UK        USA       Canada

For an EXCERPT visit theosheachronicles.com (Be sure to check out the different pages on the website to see all the Leprechauns!)

Chasing Pretty

What a beautiful cover! This is a newly released paranormal romance for young adults. When reading the reviews, there was one that described the story perfectly. I am also including a really juicy excerpt so keep reading...

Review by L. Attrib - Well Worth The Chase

"This was a very pleasant surprise. After a slightly slow start it soon developed into a compelling read. Told from the point of view of 17 year old, high school student Ashlyn her problems at first seem ones to envy - a flawless beauty, a limitless credit card, a smart Lexus to drive to a school where they don't mind she skips endless classes and goes out to lunch on lobster. It seems like material girl heaven.

Unfortunately generous Daddy is so busy working as to be invisible, Mother is a manipulative drunk, her ex-boyfriend and his football team friends are macho louts, her looks make the other girls at school bully her, the school counselor is ineffectual, her private therapist just about keeps her ticking over. Okay, now resist the temptation to shout 'Just sort yourself out, girl!' - she's a teenager and if she doesn't seem to deal with her problems particularly well it's because adolescence is a different world. Chasing Pretty is a novel aimed at young adults and my guess is the character and the story will appeal to droves of them. They'll certainly find enough to entertain them. Especially after new boy Zeus arrives at school to provide a will-they won't-they romantic interest. Zeus comes from a family of hippies and his bohemian mother knows a lot about magic. The accidental conjuring of an ideal boyfriend for Ashlyn is the most underplayed part of the story - everyone oddly takes this miraculous appearance for granted, but then this is the age of Harry Potter.

It doesn't stop at high-school angst, romance and magic though, the latter part of the story develops into a fast-paced thriller that traps Ashlyn in mortal danger. In summary there's something for everyone and though it's a 'Young adult' I suspect anyone young in spirit will find this well-plotted and richly charactered book a hugely entertaining read."

Excerpt of a review by Manchester - Unique and eloquent

I read about a quarter of this before I had to go to work, and I couldn't stop thinking about how the story was going to play out while I was there; needless to say, I got back to reading it as soon as I got home.

Excerpt: (Kindle Location 238-250).
I had already done my base, eyes and cheeks. Now I was using a burgundy pencil to draw two dots at the peaks of my upper lip. Connecting the dots, I tried to be careful not to go outside the natural line but to go to the outermost edge to make them look fuller, plumper. But my concentration shifted away from applying makeup to a knife slicing across my cheeks. A gash deep enough to need stitches. A scar would form, a long awkward jagged looking thing.

Or I could break my nose.

All it would take is a fall down the stairs. No, too risky. Maybe a headbutt to a cement wall, crunching the bone, creating the slightest turn in the bridge, marring the perfection. So when people looked at me, they would actually see me. Not the perfect mask, that covered up who I really was. Did I even know who I was? There's only one way to find out. Once again my imagination turned to knives and blood and scars.

Then I took a deep breath and shut my eyes. I tried to remember the advice Dr. Ingles had given me . Three deep breaths. In. Out. Repeat.

My beauty is a gift not a curse. My beauty is a gift not a curse.

Chasing Pretty is available on Amazon!