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More book cover critiques!

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Today is fire tones day! I’ve seen Lorna Peel’s covers before, and they’re always lovely. This one is full of Regency vibes, with that lovely house. The title font is wonderful – just a bit of scroll, but not so…

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Legacy of Truth – RE-RELEASE is on Pre-Order!

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Legacy of Truth, the second book in my Druid’s Brooch Series, is currently not for sale. Not to worry! That’s only temporary! You see, it’s been published by Tirgearr Publishing, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have all my other Druid’s…

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My books are on sale in July!~

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

My books are all on sale! Well, most of them. Except for those at 99c already, all my books are 50% off on Smashwords through the entire month of July. An excellent time to grab my entire series! Just click…

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More book cover critiques!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Today is blue and purple day! This is lovely, full of Young Adult Fantasy feels. The font is fancy but is big enough and high enough contrast not to be lost. I would have liked more contrast in general, but…

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More book covers!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

More book cover critiques! I’ve got a green and gold theme going this week. I love all things filigree, and done right, it can make a striking, whimsical cover. This one does that, while giving place (Paris) without overwhelming. Simple…

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Cool Book Covers

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

More book cover critiques! This one is all warmth and intrigue. Reds, golds, and yellows imply luxury. The detailed design and the skyline indicate this is a novel set in east Asia. I love the line that draws the eye…

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Cool Book Covers

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

I’m back with some more book covers I admire! This one is nicely wicked (as per the title). Limited color scheme really highlights the red, which might be ink, but more likely blood. The rustic font and color treatment on…

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Time Tourist Outfitters, LTD is on sale today!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

See the Deals of the Week at Hello Books! CLICK HERE

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I’m a Bestselling Author!

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

I’ve been honored as a Bestselling Author at Tirgearr Publishing for the month of March, 2021! Come on over to Tirgearr Publishing to check out my books! CLICK HERE FOR LINK The Druid’s Brooch Series Historical Fantasy set in Ireland…

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St. Patrick’s Day Sale!

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Get your Irish on! The Enchanted Swans, set in Ancient Ireland, will be just 99c on Saint Patrick’s Day! PUBLISHER LINK DIRECT SMASHWORDS LINK Coupon Code NB38P In addition, IRELAND: Mythical, Magical, Mystical, A Guide to Hidden Ireland, will be…

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Read a Book Week! Smashwords sale!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

This week, all my books are on sale! All my books over $1.99 are 50% from March 7 – 13! Check out my books on Tirgearr Publishing or directly on Smashwords LINK HERE for Tirgearr books LINK HERE for my…

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Legacy of Hunger is free!

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Now, don’t get excited. It won’t be free forever! But right now, for a few days, the new and improved edition of Legacy of Hunger, book one in The Druid’s Brooch series, is free. Amazon. com / Amazon.UK / Nook / Smashwords / Applebooks / Kobo Audiobook: Google Play / Apple

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Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. is on sale!

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Come now and get your copy for just 99cents! It will only be on sale for a little while, so get it now! Amazon Link Amazon.UK; Smashwords; Kobo; Nook/Barnes & Noble; Applebooks Audio formats: Audible / Scribd / GooglePlay / Kobo / Nook / Chirp / Audiobooks.com / hibooks / hoopla / Storytel Watch me read the first scenes on my YouTube channel!

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2020 is DONE! Onwards and upwards.

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Year end update! This year, I published Age of Secrets, book #8 and Age of Druids, book #9 in The Druid’s Brooch series. That finishes the series that pretty much started me on this crazy path. I also received the…

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Smashwords Holiday Sale!

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Help me celebrate the season with our annual holiday sale. All my books are on sale on Smashwords from December 18-January 1! In conjunction with Smashwords,All books over $1.99 are 50% offfrom18 December through 1 January!Coupon SEY50 Simply log into…

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I’m a winner!

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

I just got notified that my novel, Time Tourist Outfitters, LTD. has been awarded First Place in the Science Fiction category for the Writer’s Digest Self-Published E-book Awards! This is a lovely honor. This will be announced in the May/June…

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Reader Questions!

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

READER QUESTIONS~! I’m thinking of doing a YouTube series on reader questions. What questions would you like to ask? Do you have a favorite character? Would you like to know their favorite type of music? Do you want to know…

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Legacy of Hunger is RELEASED!

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Legacy of Hunger is now re-released with new edits, new cover, and new formats! The first book of the Druid’s Brooch Series has been out for five years. However, I’ve learned a lot in that time, so I went back…

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Legacy of Hunger – RE-RELEASE is on pre-order!

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — 1 Comment

Legacy of Hunger, the first book in my Druid’s Brooch Series, is currently not for sale. Not to worry! That’s only temporary! You see, it’s been published by Tirgearr Publishing, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have all my other Druid’s…

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Better To Have Loved Audiobook is Live!

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Yes, I know it’s already been out for five years. However, this was the first novel I ever wrote, and I have learned a lot about the craft of writing in those five years. Thus, I went back and re-edited/re-wrote…