Hello everyone and welcome to my (second) stop on the Escapist Book Tours book tour for Erika McCorkle’s epic fantasy novel Merchants of Knowledge and Magic! I already posted a spotlight over on my Instagram account, but I wanted to follow that up by also posting an excerpt from the book just to give everyone a little taste of what they can find between the covers!
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Interview with E.J. Doble – author of The Fangs of War
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to read The Fangs of War, book #1 in the Blood and Steel Saga. Very early on I was blown away by the exceptionally high standard; it goes without saying that indie fantasies are not to be underestimated! In his debut novel, Doble has shaped some of the […]
Review: The Blood of Outcasts (The Bane Sword Trilogy #1)
There’s a lot to love about TBoO, especially its acronym, but it’s an incredibly bloody, gritty, ronin romp that’s well worth checking out.
Book Tour and Review: The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August
There are stories that are pure escapism, popcorn fueled jaunts through a fantasy world designed to entertain above all else. I love those kind of stories. Hell, I named my company after those types of stories. But, I’ll be damned if it doesn’t feel good to be completely and utterly destroyed by a book every once in a while. I’m talking reaching inside and scooping out all my feelings, scraping me until I’m hollow, leaving me sobbing in the dark with an empty can of Pringles in my lap. :smiley face:
Book Tour & Review: The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden
Synopsis Some battles can’t be won by swords. Aldeaith’s parents escaped the oppression of their native Tarviss to settle within the Dahlsian Empire. Growing between cultures, Aldeaith always felt like an outcast. His awkwardness around people and propensity to daydreaming didn’t help. Joining the Dahlsian army was supposed to be a fresh start. A new […]
AUTHOR CHAT: J. L. (JAIL) WORRAD
Join David as he chats w/ author J. L. Worrad about his debut fantasy novel, Pennyblade, coming from Titan Books on 3/29/22. There are tons of laughs to be had as James discusses his writing process, being a fantasy writer with a science fiction background, determining his nickname shall be Jail, and tons more! Amazon: […]
Review: The Lights of Prague by Nicole Jarvis
Synopsis In the quiet streets of Prague all manner of mysterious creatures lurk in the shadows. Unbeknownst to its citizens, their only hope against the tide of predators are the dauntless lamplighters – secret elite of monster hunters whose light staves off the darkness each night. Domek Myska leads a life teeming with fraught encounters […]
Blog Tour: A Touch of Light (The Ashes of Avarin #1) by Thiago Abdalla
Thanks to Sara & Justin @ Escapist Tours for allowing me the opportunity to join in on the Book Tour for A Touch of Light (The Ashes of Avarin #1). Big shoutout to Thiago on his debut release! Below, you will find information on the book, links to purchase, information on the author including where you can find him on social media, […]
Review: A Touch of Light (The Ashes of Avarin, Book 1) by Thiago Abdalla
Synopsis How far would you go to resurrect someone you love? Would you change who you are to show you belong? The world of Avarin is tearing itself apart. The Domain worships life, its leaders lead eternal lives and death is a shame that must not be mourned. But, for the clans to the south, […]
Review: Flames of Mira (The Rift Walker Series, Book 1) by Clay Harmon
Synopsis An epic new fantasy in a world of ice, fire and magic! Born through life-threatening trials that bind chemical elements to the human body, Ig was forged in the boiling volcanoes under Mira’s frozen lands. One of the most powerful known elementals, he serves as an enforcer for Magnate Sorrelo Adriann, cursed with flesh […]
Interview & Book Spotlight with R J Wilson: Author of Awakening (The Wayman’s Code #1)
Author Links Author Website: www.rjwilsonwrites.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rjwilsonwrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjwilsonwrites/ Awakening (The Wayman’s Code #1) Release Date: 2/22/2022 Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Blurb: In this explosive series starter, fifteen-year-old Maleek Warden discovers the existence of a Spirit Realm and the hostile beings that originate from it. As a lurking menace threatens to destroy the spiritual center housed in […]
Author Chat – Richard Swan
Join David as he chats with author Richard Swan about his debut fantasy novel ‘The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf #1), which hits stores on February 22, 2022.