FanX 2023

 

We had so much fun at FanX this year! 

Despite being moved waaaaaaay to the back by the celebrity photo ops, we had a great time. Met lots of new friends and caught up with some old friends! Here's just a sampling of what we did and who we hung out with.

It's not really possible to adequately show how much fun it was in a single post-- but this gives the basic idea. Plus, we were super close to an amazingly good lemonade stand and mexican food stand. So, can't really ask for much more than that :)

(Check out the Instagram vid here to see what our actual booth looked like) 

My sister in law brought out my true personality...

2 free ebooks today!

Hello and happy 4th of July!

 

I hope all of you have some good plans, good food, and good company for the day. As for us, I am working on the Terramyr compendium project today, and basically for the rest of the week, though we are going to head out and catch a firework display later this evening for sure.
 

In honor of the 4th, I wanted to let you all know that a couple of my ebooks are free on amazon today. Jonathan Haymaker, and Gatekeepers. If you haven't read those yet, now is a good time to pick them up. They're sure to add some adventure to the day's fireworks! :)

Or, if you're looking for something new, give Quest a try.

 

A celebration of adventure fantasy, Quest is a quirky and original fantasy from award winning and USA Today Bestselling author, A.J. Ponder on behalf of Wizardly historian, F Fraderghast. Become a student of magic today, and discover the true fighter, warrior, and most unprincesslike Princess Sylvalla, as she battles for her place as a hero.

Sylvalla escapes Avondale castle and the life of a princess, in search of the adventure she's always wanted. Once found, adventure bites back.
Fortunately, she's not alone. Unfortunately, her new-found companions are less than heroic. Jonathan, would rather make money than learn wizardry. Dirk, would rather live a long and happy life than confront danger. And at 150, old Capro would rather stop gallivanting, and harangue unsuspecting wizardry students about his glory days over a nice cup of tea.
Quest has everything, heroes, monsters, chases, escapes and a complete lack of true love.

And for those of you looking for extra fireworks for today, be sure to check out Empire, book 4 in the Dragons of Kendualdern series. 

Kendualdern 4 is out!

 

Kendualdern 4 is out! I'm so very excited about this one. It took a very long time to complete, given that the storyline changed a few times over the drafting process, but I am much happier with this final version than anything I had planned or written previously.

I don't want to give too much away, but I will say this. Gorliad and Karlax meet in this one, and the results are epic. :)

Here's the blurb, followed by a link to where you can preview the first few chapters and snag the e-book or paperback:

Gorliad and Karlax have clawed through decades of adversity to rise above the challenges thrown at them, but the Void isn't finished with either of them yet.

Old and new threats abound, with any number of players ready to topple the hard-won victories over darkness and despair. The danger is as real as ever to the dragons and humans seeking for peace.

Governing two relative seas of calm in the chaos of a world where the council of dragons is about to collapse, two dragon kings might have the power and courage to stand against the onslaught, but to do so will risk not only their lives, but both of their kingdoms and each soul within them.

You don't want to miss the penultimate book in the Dragons of Kendualdern series, an epic adventure featuring fire-breathing Dragons and explosive action.

Click here to grab your copy!

Cover reveal and release announcement for Kendualdern 4: Empire!

Are you ready for this?! I am so stoked to be sharing the cover reveal and release announcement for Kendualdern 4: Empire with you! 

 

It's been a long time coming, but I am extremely excited and proud of the story and hope you will love it as much as I do. 

 

If you've read the first three, then you know you're in for epic dragon battles, political intrigue, and perhaps the odd character here and there with some fun antics.

 

And if you haven't read the first three… then this one just might be the reason you should start because two dragon kings are about to meet and to say it's going to be epic might be a tad understated. It's going to be world-changing. Kendualdern will never be the same!

 

So, without further ado, I present to you the cover for Kendualdern 4: Empire!

And if the cover has you excited then I have some great news-- the release date is set for June 27th, and you can already pre-order the kindle edition!  You won't want to miss the penultimate novel in the Dragons of Kendualdern series! It's 400 pages of awesome dragon action!

Click here to Pre-order the kindle version!

Now just sit back and relax until June 27th :) 

A brand new 5e compatible one-shot set in the world of Terramyr!

So I've been working a little over a full year on the Terramyr 5e Compendium -- which is nearly done by the way, just has some final edits and proofing to finish-- but in the meantime, I created a one-shot adventure set in Terramyr that is ridiculously fun and it's out now!

If you're looking for a 5e compatible one-shot based on the world of Terramyr, then you are in luck. Zhougo's Dungeon is out now!

Complete with 13 unique monsters, 8 unique NPCs, 5 beautifully rendered area maps and one master map, this book has enough material to keep your party dungeon crawling for at least 4-6 hours. Simply drop it into your existing campaign, or use one of the five provided adventure hooks -- each with their own endings!

This adventure is designed for players of level 3 or 4. Click here to check it out!

Terramyr 5e TTRPG Compendium!!!

 

If you love Terramyr novels and playing tabletop RPGs then I have some very exciting news! A 400+ 5e manual bringing the deities, monsters, races, and classes of Terramyr to your favorite TTRPG is well underway!

Click here to see the Kickstarter page-- we're already over 63% funded!

Book giveaways, sales, and other highlights :)

Who doesn't like to expand their reading list for summer (or any other time for that matter)

I've teamed up with several other authors to offer what I think is a pretty cool book collection. Check out the themes below then have a peek and see what each group has to offer-- you just might find a new favorite! 😁

Click on the banners below to check out each promo group:

Or if you'd rather group your promos by subject or type, then check these out!

Free fantasy books!!

 All right, so I haven't posted since Infinium came out and I figured it's high time I do so. But, I can't just post any old thing. So... how about some free fantasy books?

This is a wide ranging collection with some good books in it (a couple of mine too of course) and I added a couple to my reading pile from here, so I am sure you'll find something too.

Click on the banner picture and it'll take you straight to the collection so you can browse for a new favorite! 😀  (Or take a few new favorites, they're all free!)

Also, for those of you that love the books set on Terramyr and enjoy playing D&D 5e.... I have something special to announce.

I'm creating a Terramyr Compendium for 5e. I'm bringing the world of Terramyr to a 5e compatible TTRPG and including new races, deities, monsters, and even 8 one shot adventures all in the same book. If you like to play, then you'll love the way we're bringing Terramyr to your game table!

Click on the picture below to be taken to the prelaunch page. The official launch is June 7th, so we're only a few days away!

Infinium (The Dragon's Champion book #10) is out now! --And book 1 is on sale !

 9 years ago my author journey began with The Dragon's Champion. 

Today, book #10 will conclude the series. Infinium is 400+ pages of action-packed fun that I am so excited to share with you! 

If the cover art doesn't get you excited, then just check out the short blurb and then go preview the first few pages. I promise it's going to be an exciting ride!

Everything comes down to this...

As Erik hunts his foe and tries to prevent the World Seed from being contaminated, the Cosmic Council is watching for the slightest mistake.

Elsewhere, the Infinium is about to be opened. Secrets are going to be revealed, and all of Terramyr's history is going to clash. Mortals and gods will all choose sides in the final battle as the trumpets of war sound and the Four Horsemen begin their assault...

Don't miss the epic conclusion to The Dragon's Champion series! 

Click here to order your copy.

Puppy trouble

 

So...

 

We’re babysitting MIL’s dog while she’s out of town for a couple days. The dog is old. Like Keith Richards old.

 

No really— they got him back in like 2005. Which in dog years makes him like 119. So for all I know he IS Keith Richards and this is just what he looks like when he isn’t on stage.

 

Anyway— aside from being old, and needing help not getting stuck in corners he’s pretty chill. He’s also super tiny. He’s a Coton de Tulear and before he aspired to be the world’s oldest dog he was super cute and full of life.

 

Anyway…

 

This morning I let little Keith Richards out for a walk. Of course he started howling once he perceived he was stuck on a leaf.

 

Brought him in.

 

Took my kid to the bus.

 

Forgot. The. Dog. Diaper.

 

The stench of urine hit me from the kitchen.

 

How can one small animal make so much pee?!?!

 

Thing is-- the old diaper I took off so he could go outside was already full.

 

You'd think that would mitigate things right?

 

WRONG!

 

I had Lake Superior in the laundry room with a little furry lake monster shuffling around to help ensure it covered as much ground as possible.

 

If a dog's body is 80% water, then I just mopped up 110% of Wheaton and there is now an old ghost animating dry bones and fur, sitting smugly in the little dog bed while I futilely mop the lake.