The last in the trilogy, A Threat To Remain, published at the end of July. Reviews have been really great, averaging 4⭐for each novellas as well as the whole trilogy. The characters, action, diversity, world-building and, above all, the cliff hanger endings, all contribute to the rollercoaster read. Check them out on Goodreads.

 

The e-versions are available exclusively on amazon.com and sister sites, including Kindle Unlimited. Paperback copies are available from all the usual platforms. You can also order signed and personalised paperback copies exclusively through my payhip.com site.

I submitted my novellas to this highly respected, independent organization that publishes monthly book review magazines for community and academic librarians, booksellers, and the general reading public, way back in May. Five months on and I had given up on them being picked up for review. So you can imagine my surprise when an email with a review from them appeared in my inbox just last week. And what a lovely surprise - I've copied the full critique below. And as you will see, I'll be plastering versions of the critique all over the place 😄 

 

Critique: A prequel to the "Aster" fantasy YA series, A Queen To Come is a novella that will appeal to readers of all ages. The five "Asters", each with an extraordinary power, are tasked with protecting the human-raised Queen, who is about to return to her home and birthright. The Asters' nemesis is the Dark King, a ruthless enemy who abducts victims and yearns to steal the Queen's extraordinary magic power for himself. A Queen To Come is an utterly enthralling saga of magic and subterfuge. Also highly recommended are "Aster prequel" novellas, "A Threat to Remain" and "A World To Lose".

 

Talking of reviews, I have recently added my novellas to booksirens.com. This site manages ARC requests in a friendly and responsible way, for both reviewer and author. I have received some fantastic reviews from members of the site, which I so appreciate. 

 

There are available spots left for all three novellas; if you know of anyone who would like to give reviewing a go, please spread the word. 

I've had as amazing response to a free book promotion I've been running for A Queen To Come on Amazon - literally thousands of people have downloaded it!! As you can see, it hit #2 in Fantasy Adventure and Fiction, and also in Myth and Legend Fantasy Books, and Teen and Young Adult Sword and Sorcery Fantasy eBooks. As I write this newsletter it briefly hit #1 in New Adult & College Fantasy 😂 Its the first time I've run such a promotion, and I had no idea what to expect. Huge thanks must go to my fab cover designer, Arjuna Jay, for producing a brilliant design to catch readers' eyes.