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I’m very pleased today to welcome the Cover Reveal for Tessa Hastjarjanto’s short story A Dress to Kill For to this patch o’ cyberspace this morning! Before the main event, let’s learn a little bit about the story and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all take a peak at the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: A Dress to Kill For by Tessa Hastjarjanto
Genre: Horror, historical
Length: 4k words, (21+/- pages)
Release Date: September 30, 2024
Content warnings: Occultism/demons, murder, physical violence (stabbing), ableism, physical permanent injury, chronic pain

About the Story:

How much are you willing to sacrifice to gain everything you ever wanted?

Lady Claire Rosewood lives on the fringes of society, pitied by the people she used to call her friends, and her husband is no longer the suave businessman he once was. Frustrated with both her status and her marriage, she longs for more.

When an opportunity presents itself that allows her not only to be part of higher society, but to mingle with the elite, she needs to make a choice. Every rise to the top comes at a cost, but is she ready to pay with blood?

A Dress to Kill For is a horror short story, perfect for those who love The Picture of Dorian Gray and Crimson Peak.

Links:

Universal Book Link ~ Goodreads
Newsletter subscribers receive their free copy on September 28th. Signup is on her author site www.tessahastjarjanto.com

About the Author:

Tessa Hastjarjanto is a Dutch/Indonesian writer from the Netherlands. She writes speculative fiction, and blogs at narratess.com about books, fountain pens, and writing.

From a young age, she imitated popular stories and games in creating her own worlds. This love eventually led to a master’s degree in media and game studies at the University of Utrecht. However a mundane desk job was enough to inspire her to follow her creative passion. The first fanfics were written in lunch breaks and soon original fiction followed.

With the support of her husband, she now focuses on her writing career while battling chronic pain. Swiss white shepherd, Shiro, acts as a therapy dog to keep her healthy and reduce stress through extensive cuddle sessions.

Author Links:

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Book Bub ~ Amazon ~ Goodreads>

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The Cover

If you’re in the mood for this dramatic reveal in a video, click here (I can’t get it to display here for some reason). Otherwise, scroll down a little further…

That’s a good level of creepy for this time of year and this type of story, right? Cover designer: Tessa Hastjarjanto; Cover art: Feastock/Depositphoto
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Cover Re-Reveal: Domestication by Shannon Knight

By HCNewton

On June 26, 2024

In Fiction

I got a nasty shock yesterday when I saw fellow bloggers posting this cover a day early, but a quick of my email showed that I put the wrong date in my calendar. So, welcome the Cover Re-Reveal, or Cover Confirmation, for Shannon Knight’s horror novel Domestication this morning! Artist Savanna Mayer (who will be showing up on this site in a Q&A with Shannon and me soon) brought the creepy. But I’ll share that in a minute. First, let’s learn a bit about the book.

Book Details:

Book Title: Domestication by Shannon Knight
Cover Illustrator: Savanna Mayer
Publisher: Winter Moon Press
ISBN (eBook): 979-8-9876393-9-9
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Paperback page count: 298
Release date: July 23, 2024

About the Book:

In an eat-or-be-eaten world, domestication is a death sentence.

When Janie chose the isolated sheep farm, she knew her husband would hunt her down. What she didn’t expect was Rob and Howard. Rob rules the farm with the same domination tactics she uses to train dogs, while Howard believes only human supremacists think humans should be treated any differently than other animals. Janie inadvertently jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire. She wishes to leave her old self behind. She wants to transform. Will she devolve into meat, metamorphose into a monster, or transcend beyond her domesticated limitations?

E-Book Pre-order price: $2.99
E-Book Retail price: $4.99
Pre-order link: https://books2read.com/Domestication
ARC request for book reviewers: https://shannonknight.net/Domestication-ARC/

About the Author:

Shannon Knight wrote Domestication while living on an Icelandic sheep farm in the Pacific Northwest. There are no skulls on her roof, but there are a suspicious quantity of bones kicking around the farm. Shannon graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in English. She is the author of Grave Cold, Insiders, and Wish Givers.

Author Links:

Website ~ Instagram ~ Bluesky ~ Twitter

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The Cover

Here’s what the paperback’ll look like if you prefer that:

Credit goes to Savanna Mayer for that little creepifying image you’ll see in your sleep tonight. I don’t know how many times I’ve looked at it since Shannon sent it to me, and I’m not sure I’ve spotted everything going on there…

Keep your eyes peeled for this book, folks. It’ll be out in a little less than a month and will be worth the wait!
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Kickstarter Announcement: Way of the Wizard by Michael Michel

By HCNewton

On April 12, 2024

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction

As I was preparing this post, I discovered that the Cover Reveal I scheduled for last Monday for this book didn’t post. All the post tells me is “Missed Schedule.” So, this is going to be a longer post than I’d intended. It’ll be worth it, I assure you. So, I’m giving a belated Cover Reveal which will lead into a discussion about the Kickstarter for Way of the Wizard. It would’ve one of the better covers I’ve revealed, but alas–but I’m still going to show it.

But before I get to the Kickstarter or anything else, I just wanted to apologize to Michel–I really thought I’d had everything taken care of, but I should’ve checked.

Book Details:

Book Title: Way of the Wizard: Book One by Michael Michel
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 291 (5×8 Paperback) / 270 (6×9 Hardback)
Release Date: May 21, 2024

About the Book

Even gods have their beginnings.

Mine starts in the chasm between worlds. In the blink of eternity between life and death.

If you wish to follow, let this be your road.

First, join your brethren–those others who seek the Power. They are your allies and the key to your success. They will almost certainly try to kill you.

Second, slay a wizard and claim their topknot. Be smart, be quick, and never hesitate. They’re the most dangerous creatures alive. If destiny does not favor you, your bones will be added to the piles beneath their feet.

Third, acquire the hidden location of the Spirit Gardens. Secrets are worth more than kingdoms. Protect them at all costs or your enemies will win, and you will die.

But above all, never look back. Godhood is the goal.

If you have the courage and ambition to do so, read on.

Your path to power awaits.

About the Author

Michel lives in Bend, Oregon with the love of his life and their two children. When he isn’t obsessively writing, editing, or doing publishing work, he can be found exercising, coaching leaders in the corporate world, and dancing his butt off at amazing festivals like Burning Man. His favorite shows are Dark, The Wire, Arcane, and Norsemen. He loves nature and deep conversations. Few things bring him more joy than a couple of hours playing table tennis.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads

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The Cover

Way of Wizard Book One Cover

Way of Wizard Book One Back Cover

If you’re the type to buy a book just based on the cover, this is one to get you to open your wallet, right?

The image comes from Nino Is and J Caleb Design handled the cover’s typography and layout. I think they both did a bang up job.

The Kickstarter

The book looks great. The cover is dynamite. The rewards look nifty. Go help kick that start!

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Cover Reveal: The Forest of Fate by D.H. Willison

By HCNewton

On April 5, 2024

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction

I’m running late with this, but I’m very pleased today to welcome the Cover Reveal for D.H. Willison’s The Forest of Fate this morning! It’s a a stand-alone adventure romance set on the fantastical world of Arvia. Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all take a peak at the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: The Forest of Fate: A Tale of Adventure, Romance, and Forgiveness by D.H. Willison
Series: Tales of Avira
Genre: Fantasy adventure/fantasy romance
Length: 274 pages
Release Date: May 10, 2024

About the Book:

It’s us against the forest.

Stripped of weapons and exiled to the worst wilderness in the land, we have a three-week trek to reach a friendly settlement. Why am I facing a forest crawling with creepy monsters and overgrown with carnivorous trees, unarmed? That would be my companion, a cold-hearted wolf woman who looted an ancient artifact from the only safe haven in the Forest of Nightmares.

Will my future be dodging monsters by day and uneasy nights sleeping with one eye open? Or will we work together to survive this nightmare?

The Forest of Fate, an adventure romance set on the wild and fantastical world of Arvia, is a tale of ordinary people overcoming the impossible.

Including their pasts.

About the Author:

D.H. Willison is a reader, writer, game enthusiast and developer, engineer, and history buff. He’s lived or worked in over a dozen countries, learning different cultures, viewpoints, and attitudes, which have influenced his writing, contributing to one of his major themes: alternate and creative conflict resolution. The same situations can be viewed by different cultures quite differently. Sometimes it leads to conflict, sometimes to hilarity. Both make for a great story.

He’s also never missed a chance to visit historic sites, from castle dungeons, to catacombs, to the holds of tall ships, to the tunnels of the Maginot Line. It might be considered research, except for the minor fact that his tales are all set on the whimsical and terrifying world of Arvia. Where giant mythic monsters are often more easily overcome with empathy than explosions.

Subscribe to his newsletter for art, stories, and humorous articles (some of which are actually intended to be humorous).

Author Links:

Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads

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The Cover

The Forest of Fate: A Tale of Adventure, Romance, and Forgiveness

Credit goes to Papaya for that little treat for your eyes.

Keep your eyes peeled for this book, folks. It’ll be out in a little over a month and will be worth the wait!
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COVER REVEAL: Cosmic Widow by Jonathan Nevair

By HCNewton

On April 2, 2024

In Book Tour, Fiction, Science Fiction

I’m very pleased to welcome the Cover Reveal for Jonathan Nevair’s Cosmic Widow to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! This novel is the third in this series of stand-alone SF adventures. Incidentally, the other two books in the series, To Spy a Star and Stellar Instinct are on sale .99c on April 2nd for the Cover Reveal. Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all feast on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Cosmic Widow by Jonathan Nevair
Series: Agent Renault Adventures, Book 3
Genre: Adult Science Fiction
Publisher: Cantinool Books
Release date: November 19, 2024
Preorder Date: September 1, 2024

About the Book

A deadly race to recover a priceless portrait.

When the legendary Cosmic Widow vanishes from the galaxy’s premiere art museum, Agent Lilline Renault delves into a shadowy underworld to hunt down the missing masterpiece.

Her only clue: the thief’s enigmatic calling card. Following a scant trail of evidence, Lilline crosses paths with shady art dealers, eccentric university professors, and elusive forgers in a tangled search for the stolen work of art.

But the robber’s end game is more sinister than mere theft. Sleeping secrets stir inside the Cosmic Widow… If they wake, an arcane mystery locked away for ages could spell disaster across the stars.

About the Author

Jonathan Nevair is a science fiction writer and educator originally from Long Island, NY. After two decades in the classroom, he finally got up the nerve to write fiction. His character-driven space operas and spy-fi thrillers have been nominated for multiple awards, including the National Fantasy Fan Federation Laureate Award (Stellar Instinct) and the Indie Ink Awards (Wind Tide and Stellar Instinct). Jati’s Wager was a 2022 Indie Ink Awards finalist and runner-up for the category, Writing the Future We Need: Nonbinary Representation. His short fiction is published in sci-fi journals, including Simultaneous Times.

Jonathan lives in southeastern PA with his wife and rambunctious mountain feist, Cricket. When not writing and teaching, he spends his time chasing his dog through the woods and stargazing with dreams of walking in space.

Website ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Amazon Author Page ~ Goodreads ~ Indie Story Geek ~ Bookbub

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The Cover

Cosmic Widow Cover

This eye-catching cover is the handiwork of Cover Artist/Designer: MIBLart.

Be sure to preorder this in September—and get the first books in the series, To Spy a Star and Stellar Instinct on sale .99c on April 2nd

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COVER REVEAL: Pierced by Silver by Anca Antoci

By HCNewton

On February 8, 2024

In Book Tour, Fiction, Urban Fantasy

I’m very pleased to welcome the Cover Reveal for Anca Antoci’s Pierced by Silver to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! This novel is an an urban fantasy (with a romantic subplot) focused on Romanian mythology (by a Romanian), if you’re like me, that alone will pique your curiosity. The blurb will crank that up for you. Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all feast on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Pierced by Silver by Anca Antoci
Series: Paranormal Misadventures, Book 2
Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Release date: March 21, 2024
Preorder: Yes
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

About the Book

Where the boundaries blur between the living and the dead, the line between hero and monster is thin

Deep in the heart of Transylvania, nestled amidst ancient forests and shrouded in centuries-old superstitions, lies the village of Vânători. A string of gruesome murders has left the villagers terrified, and the authorities baffled. Joining forces are Ella Martin, a witch with a hidden past, Felix Goia, a brilliant but haunted police inspector, and Radu Lupu, a mysterious police captain whose supernatural nature has the potential to unravel everything.

As the bodies pile up and the villagers’ fear turns to rage, Ella, Felix, and Radu find themselves caught in a race against time. The locals suspect one of their own to be a strigoi—a relentless force that hungers for blood. They must uncover the truth behind the killings, whether it’s a human monster or a strigoi, before the village is consumed by darkness.

However, their investigation takes a perilous twist when Radu, as a vârcolac, becomes the target of an unrelenting predator armed with silver tipped arrows. With their strongest ally out of commission, Ella and Felix must hurry to save him and stop the killings before Vânători becomes a ghost town.

*Based on Romanian folklore and mythology, the story follows the events of Midsummer Night’s Curse, but can also be read as a standalone. Each book in this series features a new mystery that will be solved by the end of the story, but the dynamics between the characters may change and evolve, so I recommend that you read the books in order.

Book Links

Amazon ~ Goodreads

About the Author

Anca’s overactive imagination pours into her stories bringing otherworldly creatures to life. Her debut novel, Forget Me Not, is the first part of a trilogy published in 2020.

Before starting her writing journey, Anca was active in the blogging community as a fantasy book reviewer. The fanfiction stories she wrote long before she dreamed of being a writer are still popular and available on her blog. Although not as often, she still posts book reviews and book recommendations on her blog www.summonfantasy.com.

Living in Romania, Anca speaks English as a second language and is quite self-conscious about her accent, which is why she never speaks in her videos on TikTok. She loves taking long walks through the parks to recharge her batteries before a writing sprint. Anca loves cooking and can often be found in the kitchen trying out a new recipe while an audiobook keeps her entertained.

Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest ~ Medium ~ Mastodon

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The Cover

Pierced by Silver Cover

Antoci adds:
Fun fact: The wolf head on the cover is called Draco and was a religious and military symbol for the Dacians, an ancient people who inhabited what is now Romania and parts of surrounding countries (before we were conquered by the Romans 2000 years ago). It was a standard, typically made of bronze, that depicted a wolf head with an open mouth and a snake-like body.

The Draco held significant meaning for the Dacians in two ways: military and religious. It was mounted on a pole, carried by a standard bearer, and often displayed proudly during battles and religious ceremonies.

The Draco played a crucial role in uniting Dacian warriors and intimidating enemies during battle. The wolf head contained metal tongues that vibrated in the wind, creating a howling sound resembling wolves or dragons. Its wind-borne howl served as a psychological weapon against the enemy, striking fear into their hearts.

The Draco also represented the Dacian pantheon, particularly the sky god Zalmoxis (serpent) and Gebeleizis (wolf). Both gods embodied power, protection, and connection to nature.

Now, you may be wondering why I’m telling you all that. Since this is the second book in Paranormal Misadventures, I’ll assume you have already met police captain Radu Lupu (by the way, lupu means “the wolf” in Romanian and it’s a pretty common surname). Just in case you haven’t finished Midsummer Night’s Course, I’ll avoid spoilers. Let’s just say it’s relevant to the story. There’s actually a Dacian legend of the Great White Wolf I drew inspiration from. I hope you’ll enjoy the pieces of my culture and heritage I included in this story.

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COVER REVEAL: Price to Pay by Dave Sivers

By HCNewton

On February 7, 2024

In Book Tour, Fiction, Mystery/Detective Fiction/Crime Fiction/Thriller, Science Fiction

I’m very pleased to welcome the Cover Reveal for the new Archer and Baines novel, Price to Pay by Dave Sivers to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book. It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all feast our eyes on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Price to Pay by Dave Sivers
series: Archer and Baines, Book 7
Genre: Police Procedural
Format: eBook
Release Date: February 28, 2024

About the Book

‘Fast-paced, devious and twisty – the pages turned themselves! I loved it!’ – Liz Mistry

The more you have, the more you have to lose…

Following an arrest that went wrong, leaving her disfigured and her life in ruins, DCI Lizzie Archer transferred to Buckinghamshire’s Aylesbury Vale, hoping to rebuild her confidence, her career and her life. Eleven years later, she’s happily married, her career is back on track, and she has friends she would trust with her life.

But things can change in a heartbeat.

Meanwhile, her friend and colleague, DI Dan Baines, has worries of his own as the long shadow of the serial killer known as the Invisible Man continues to hang over him. When the chance comes to finally get answers to some troubling questions, he is almost afraid to learn the truth. Because sometimes the reality can be worse than your imagination.

Soon after receiving unsettling threats from local criminals, an old flame makes an unwelcome return to Lizzie’s life. Days later, a grisly murder too close to home plunges her into a nightmare that could cost her everything as suspicion falls on her and her husband, Dominic.

Dan and his team are sidelined from the murder investigation, but they’re not going to let that stop them when a friend is in trouble. And the clock is ticking. Because, if they can’t uncover the truth soon, things will get even worse for Lizzie and Dominic.

Pre-Order the Book Now

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The Cover

That’s a moody image, eh? I don’t get the feeling this is going to be a feel-good romp (the blurb helps, too). Just the thing for a chilly late winter night…

You’re going to want to get this, you might as well order it now, so it arrives on your reader on the 28th!

My thanks to Overview Media for the invitation to participate in this reveal and the materials they provided.

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COVER REVEAL: Sing No Suns, Sing the Night by Michael Michel

By HCNewton

On February 5, 2024

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

I’m very pleased to welcome the Cover Reveal for Michael Michel’s short story collection, Sing No Suns, Sing the Night to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all feast our eyes on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Sing No Suns, Sing the Night by Michael Michel
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Format: eBook
Release Date: February 20, 2024

About the Book

When the light that guides us fails, we must face the darkness within…or perish.

A warlord’s bitter crusade. A starship’s crew caught between a mindless monster and a race against starvation. Conflicted aliens, unable to stop their conquest. The unhappy life of a sentient gun.

Sing No Suns, Sing The Night is an SFF short story collection and an ode to Grimdark. Hope and despair. Love and hate. Sweet beginnings and sour ends. These stories cover themes that challenge our beliefs about self, society, and the nature of living.

If you’re ready to be dragged to the lip of the abyss and dangled over the edge, read on.

Pre-Order the Book Now

About the Author

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads

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The Cover

Sing No Suns, Sing the Night
Cover

That’s one sweet looking cover…

You’re going to want get this, you might as well order it now, so it arrives on your reader on the 20th!
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COVER REVEAL: Partial Function by JCM Berne

By HCNewton

On October 16, 2023

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction, JCM Berne, The Hybrid Helix

I’m very pleased to welcome Day 2 of the Cover Reveal for JCM Berne’s Partial Function to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! This means you’ve likely seen it already, but just in case…also, it’s such a cool cover, for such a cool book (as i’ll hopefully expand upon in a day or three), how could I say no? Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? I won’t take too much of your time, and then we can lay our eyes on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Partial Function by JCM Berne
Genre: (wuxia-adjacent) Fantasy
Release Date: November 7, 2023

About the Book

If Taken starred Michelle Yeoh and was set on a Jurassic Park-inspired Cradle.

Monster hunter Akina Azure inherited the most powerful weapon in the martial world before retiring to a peaceful life raising her twin girls.

The Reaver has them kidnapped, thinking Akina will trade that weapon for their safe return.

Will she? Or will she use it to wreak a terrible retribution on the men who took her girls?

You get one guess.

About the Author

JCM Berne has reached middle age without outgrowing the notion that superheroes are cool. Code monkey by day, by night he slaves over a hot keyboard to prove that superhero stories can be engaging and funny without being dark or silly.

Linktree ~ Author Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Threads ~ BlueSky ~ Book Berne-ing authortube show ~ Free short story

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The Cover

Partial Function Cover

That’s a spiffy cover, right? I’m telling ya, the book is even better.

It’s out November 7, be ready to jump on it then!

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COVER REVEAL: Serpentus by A.J. Calvin

By HCNewton

On October 11, 2023

In Book Tour, Fantasy, Fiction

I’m very pleased to welcome the Escapist Book Tour’s Cover Reveal for A.J. Calvin’s Serpentus to The Irresponsible Reader this morning! Before we get to revealing the cover, let’s learn a little bit about the book and author, shall we? It’ll just take a moment, and then we can all feast on the cover.

Book Details:

Book Title: Serpentus by A.J. Calvin
Series: Standalone related to The Relics of War series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Intended Age Group: Adult
Length: 250 pg.
Release date: August 4, 2023
Publisher: February 27, 2024 (tentative)

About the Book

Dispatched to Stone Hill to oversee the city’s defenses among nebulous rumors of the Shadow Council’s threat, Owen Greenwaters must rely on the city’s guard and its natural defenses to protect the citizens.

But when an army of mythical hooded ones bolstered by a sea serpent and the Soulless arrive in the wake of a terrible storm, he knows there is little he can do beyond hope the walls hold – and pray to the gods he and Stone Hill’s people will survive.

They are outnumbered, outmatched, and without magical support. Owen is the only knight present in the city. They will be overrun.

The Soulless are merciless and rarely take prisoners, but Owen and the survivors of Stone Hill are exceptions…

And some fates are worse than death.

Book Links

Author Website (where other retailer links will be posted once preorders are set up) ~ Goodreads

About the Author

A.J. Calvin is a science fiction/fantasy novelist from Loveland, Colorado. By day, she works as a microbiologist, but in her free time she writes. She lives with her husband, their cat, and a salt water aquarium.

When she is not working or writing, she enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and playing video games.

Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ BlueSky

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The Cover

Serpentus Cover

Okay, I don’t know what those things in his hands are called, but they look like they would hurt. My guess is that behind that cover, more than one character will get to find out just how much that’s true.

My thanks to Escapist Book Tours for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided. The opinions expressed by me are honest and my own.