A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me, and Radiance. STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations. CROW AWAKENED (2,975 words) – A short follow-up to THE BRUSH OF BLACK WINGS in which a terrified Silhara finally learns why his beloved wife Martise is fading before his eyes. A MATTER OF TRUST (5,336 words) – A cultural divide is resolved in the most delightful way between Brishen and Ildiko Khaskem. Takes place after RADIANCE and before EIDOLON.

Just ask Reeves! Dying without legitimate issue, the late Earl of Rochester sent his butler extraordinaire, Reeves, to find his wild, illegitimate children and "civilize" them. Reeves must seek out the first of the earl's arrogant sons, Captain Tristan Llevanth, a one-time pirate, and teach him to be a gentleman. A will of steel... Tristan Llevanth gave up his free-wheeling life as a pirate to fight at Admiral Nelson's side. Wounded, Tristan will never again sail the seas he loves. Life has no more challenges. Or so he thinks, until Reeves brings a certain outspoken lady into the captain's uncultured househol... An iron-clad spirit... Reeves believes Tristan needs a spark to relight the fires of his soul. And who better than lovely Prudence Thistlewaite, the bane of the captain's existence? Prudence wants nothing to do with her wickedly handsome, ill-tempered neighbor. Still, she cannot refuse the outlandish sum Reeves offers to smooth Tristan's rough edges. Can Prudence tame the rakish captain? Or will Tristan gain what he most wishes, to become...  

Adventures Among Books

Episode six of the Snub Nubbins. Larco is studying in the cave on knowledge, and after many palliums work draws near to reading the books within the wizard's cabin. Wizard must decide if he is to endorse Larco as a wizard.The story describes the problems a young foundling has to face and the trials and undeserved punishments she suffers before she gains acceptance by her family and comrades.

Shortly before Christmas, Cleo is visited by a cat; it watches her as she sleeps from her bedroom window. Cleo has the strange sense that the cat is watching her; more that it understands her when she speaks. Soon, there is not one cat watching her but three. To learn the secret of the cats, Cleo will have to learn there is still magic in the world.The Golden Boy of the Elite Recombinant Agency, Ethan Gould, was supposed to graduate from the Academy after one last Mission: Retrieve the Neurovascular Invasive Electronic System Modulator, THE RUBRIX. His plans backfire when he risked it all for a fellow agent, cutting him off any means of contact with E. R. A. With nothing more but Robyn, the annoying, obnoxious girl that can get them both KILLED.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate a theft, and discover a conspiracy that threatens the British Empire and the person of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson travel by horseless carriage from Winchester to the New Forest and beyond. The good Doctor is delighted to drive this novel conveyance, while others are not so sanguine. They investigate the theft of some Voodoo Dolls from Lady Violet Chatterley, and find an evil intent behind an apparently simple crime. The friends use logic and scientific knowledge to trace the connections between Lady Chatterley, Dr Livingstone,the Voodoo Dolls, an evil Lascar, a Gypsy Seer, an exotic bird, an African Witchdoctor, a Christian missionary, and Her Majesty the Queen. With determination, and some help, they race to avert a shocking tragedy and an evil curse. There is an explosive climax, and some tears are shed.

Set in the sub-suburbs, where trailer park and white-flight suburb rub elbows, this story rollicks across decades, from the 1980's to the present. An addled man tries to escape the shadow of his genius but despairing father only to find himself subjected to the same temptations to find the answers to life in a radio device designed to talk to angels or the dead. A fat, Faustian German opera.Set in the sub-suburbs, where trailer park and white-flight suburb rub elbows, this story rollicks across decades, from the 1980's to the present. An addled man tries to escape the shadow of his genius but despairing father only to find himself subjected to the same grandiose temptations to find the answers to life in a radio device designed to talk to angels or the dead. A fat, Faustian German opera, "Angels and Electrons" is a different sort of 'coming of age' novel -- if you can be said to come of age at 50, can conquer your despair, and can resist the recurring desire to take down the system that took down you.

a novella by Sarah D'Stair: more information can be found at www.kuboapress.wordpress.comIn this short story, recently married twenty-year-old Zach and eighteen-year-old Allison, accompanied by their Brittany spaniel Gina, leave the comfort and security of their New England home in search of new opportunities in the far-off wilderness of central Wyoming.While camped in that wilderness they discover unexpected challenges within their relationship and in the unforgiving countryside that threaten both their marriage and their lives.This familiar theme of youthful idealism colliding with worldly realities and constraints is rendered in clear refreshing prose and placed in an original setting where the sage desert of Wyoming becomes a virtual character in the drama, complete with its demands and surprises.

Beatrice Featherstone is a dream fairy. Dream fairies deliver dreams to humans. But as each year passes for Bea and her friends, they discover that their life on a secluded island floating above us is full of secrets. From their adventure to the Edge of the island as kids, to finishing school when they are older, each experience leaves new questions unanswered.Mitch is an art student that works at a popular art museum, but his friend, Avi, doesn't see the meaning in art. Avi would rather spend his time staring at Mitch from afar, which Mitch doesn't mind, but he also wants more than just idle glances from across empty rooms. He wants more than just help on his Art History homework, although he would like that too. He's bad at art.

All young Harold wants is to tell his friend Sally how he feels and say goodbye before she leaves on a three year mission trip with her family. But with three hundred miles between them, a stolen police laptop in his hands, a shadowy gang of kids on his tail, and his four best friends depending on him, Harold may have a hard time doing so.Recommended for ages 10 and up.Accredited Writer James P. Maitland follows up his debut Poetry & verse Book "687 Miles to You" With this Fantastic Mini collection of Poems, Centering on such topics such as War.Depression. The Workings of the inner Mind & Human Faith. The Book Marks a rare foray into such topics for James but still stays loyal to his inimitable Style & Is a Must have addition to any Poetry Fans Collection.

Bridie McIntyre lives in Stromness, the Orkneys. She sees tall ships leaving for exotic locations and she would like nothing better than to have that life of adventure but girls like her marry, remain behind. She is tempted to give up her dream by the attentions of a Norwegian ships’ chandler, Oddgar. How will she reconcile her attraction to Oddgar and keep her dream alive?a poem, a tribute to all the teachers. a ray of hope in our lives and improving us everyday, their sacrifice, patience and passion has been ever immense.

In the fifth part of the series, set mostly in 1963, both Stanford and Renee battle depression as Marek reveals his past, as well as the connection he shares with Eric. Meanwhile, the Snyders prepare to travel to New York, but will Seth be there to meet them?The Intergalactic Faj conquer whole worlds. Over a generation ago, the Faj sent Nevians to conquer the planet, a peaceful homeland holding three separate cultures. They introduced strange and horrifying concepts like slavery and slaughter. They confiscated the land and forced the people into Sectors. The Krindarwee in Sector One, the ones hardest hit by the invaders, prayed for a deliverer. Twenty years ago, the Daughter was born, and trained into her purpose to share the stories and songs of her people, to release those held in slavery, and to eliminate the Faj from their planet. No one expected for the Daughter to become infatuated with the Prince in the Faj, or for the Faj to have the ability to completely dominate a person’s mind.

Matthew is in the twilight of adolescence when the old lady barges into his life. Taking him under her wing, she hints at a future away from his hometown, his beliefs and aspirations. With all roads leading to the capital, he encounters complications and mishaps that force him to question whether he is in control of his destiny, or whether destiny is controlling him.Matthew is in the twilight of adolescence when the old lady barges into his life. Taking him under her wing, she hints at a future he had not envisaged, a future away from his hometown and his beliefs and aspirations. With all roads leading to the capital, he encounters complications and mishaps that force him to question whether he is in control of his destiny, or whether destiny is controlling him.Life In Parks is both serious and light-hearted, deep and throw-away, charting the trials of a young man coming of age in godless times.Warning: Contains occasional strong language and challenging themes.