We have a two-fer! I like both these strong covers for the same book. They both adhere to a strong, simple color scheme, iconic imagery, and incorporate the title with the background. For the first cover, it took me a…
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Symbol day! Covers with simpler iconography or a symbol rather than people. Even though this has many elements, there is a lot of great strength in this imagery. The strong central symbol is reminiscent of a sun in eclipse, and…
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How about some strong women on our covers today? I’m a fan of interesting frame details, so this definitely caught my eye. The book is a retelling of the Aladdin tale, so it definitely fits the story. A hint of…
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Today is blue and purple day! Simple, haunting, and asking questions. I don’t think it even needs the ‘A gripping psychological mystery’ at the bottom, because all of that is evident in the single smoking, melting candle and the tag…
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LEGACY OF TRUTH is RE-RELEASED!
The day has finally come! GET YOUR COPY HERE! Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 3-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans, and Call of the Morrigú. However, as each Druid’s Brooch book’s contract…
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Legacy of Truth re-releases in THREE DAYS!
That’s right! Only three days away! August 8th. GET YOUR PRE-ORDER HERE! Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 3-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans, and Call of the Morrigú. However, as each Druid’s…
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Lets go dark today! Interesting tagline with ‘James Patterson presents’ – I’m guessing this is one of the writers he has helping him with his own books striking out on their own? Regardless, the addition is gold for marketing. It’s…
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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!
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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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!
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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Time Tourist Outfitters, LTD is on sale today!
See the Deals of the Week at Hello Books! CLICK HERE
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4.5 Star review for Age of Druids in InD’Tale Dec/Jan Issue!
“Age of Druids… provides an exciting and fulfilling conclusion to the series!” Come read the review in InD’Tale Magazine today! Buy links available here! Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick!…
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Legacy of Hunger is RELEASED!
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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Recording of opening scene of Age of Druids
I’ve uploaded me reading the first scene of Age of Druids, the ninth and final book in The Druid’s Brooch Series. Please come watch, like, and subscribe! #druid #irish #ireland #pagan #christianity #saintpatrick #historicalfiction #histfic #historicalfantasy #fantasy #fae #faerie #fairy…
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Tales From Bulfinche’s Pub at 99 cents!
Tales From Bulfinche’s Pub– the first book in the beloved Murphy’s Lore humorous fantasy series now only 99 cents! Let’s admit it. The world is far from perfect. Nobody believes in magic anymore. Or gods. Or vampires. Hope itself is on…
Age of Druids,Book #9 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order!
Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick! GET YOUR COPY WHILE IT’S ONLY 99 cents! Clíodhna has three children and a missing husband, and now finds herself in the middle of…
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A Merric’s Tale by Margs Murray
“You’ve got more enemies than I can count.” “Can I trust you?” Greer studied the distant hills. “I know you want me to tell you everything will be all right and that you’ll be fine. You want me to say…
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Fantastic reviews for Age of Secrets!
Buy your copy here! Reviews are coming in for Age of Secrets, book #8 in The Druid’s Brooch Series The latest is from the April 2020 issue of InD’Tale Magazine, giving Age of Secrets 4.5 stars out of 5, and…
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Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now LIVE! . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend. That friend leads him to a cottage where…
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