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PODCAST: Swashbuckling Fantasy with Author Sebastien de Castell on Book Lights

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Swashbuckling Fantasy with Author Sebastien de Castell on Book Lights

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Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. In one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way.

Sebastien’s acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats. was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. the Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His YA fantasy series, Spellslinger, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and is published in more than a dozen languages.

Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. You can reach him at www.decastell.com

Here’s a look at Sebastien’s latest release: Play of Shadows

Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first volume in the new swashbuckling fantasy series set in the universe of THE GREATCOATS.

Damelas Chademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel.

He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles – until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city’s most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer.

With only the help of his boisterous and lusty friend Bereto, a beautiful assassin whose target may well be Damelas himself, and a company of misfit actors who’d just as soon see him dead, this failed grandson of two Greatcoats must somehow find within himself the courage to dig up long-buried truths before a ruthless band of bravos known as the Iron Orchids come for his head.

Oh, and there’s still that matter of the Vixen waiting to duel him . . .

A Road Map of Places that Inspired Author Stacy Finz

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One of the many things I loved about writing Nothing Less Than Magic—in fact all my books—is the setting, my home state of California. I’ve lived here most of my life and as a newspaper reporter, traversed the state, covering everything from natural disasters and high-profile crimes (OJ Simpson and Scott Peterson) to quirky towns and food festivals. In other words, I’m having a romance with the Golden State, which has a personality all its own. That’s why I take extra pains to make it a secondary character in all my books.

In my very first book, Going Home (part of the Nugget series), my heroine is obsessed with the history of the Donner Party. Because nothing says romance like cannibalism, right?

In Nothing Less Than Magic, the story is set in an old Gold Rush town named Ghost. The fictional town is an amalgam of many of the Gold Rush towns dotting California’s Sierra Foothills. Unlike what most people think of as California—beaches, palm trees, movie stars, and surf culture—this is a different world of ranches, farms, forests, mountains, and rural life. The history is rich here and remnants of it are everywhere.

So, if you find yourself in Gold Country, here’s a little roadmap of some of the landmarks that inspired my fictional places in Nothing Less Than Magic.

Let’s start at the beginning, the mother of all Gold Rush towns, San Francisco. I didn’t even try to disguise the Mark Hopkins Hotel, or Top Of The Mark, as the locals call it. The hotel with its iconic penthouse bar is the stuff of legends. Nineteen floors up with sweeping views of San Francisco. It’s where Chelsea Knight, my heroine, meets with her ex-husband with hopes of reconciliation. The story goes that during World War II, servicemen used to come to the Top Of The Mark for a farewell shot before shipping out. Now, travelers come for the skyline.

Things don’t go as planned for poor Chelsea. To nurse her wounds, she hightails it to her weekend lake cabin in Ghost. Like I said, Ghost is an amalgam of many Gold Rush towns, but my inspiration came from a few in particular. For example, the Ghost Inn, the watering hole where Chelsea hangs out with her newfound friends, was inspired by the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley. Originally the Golden Gate Saloon, founded in 1852, it’s now a national landmark. A few years ago, the Holbrooke got a total makeover. I borrowed that little tidbit, as well as the moody interiors, for Nothing Less Than Magic’s Ghost Inn. If you’re ever in the area, it’s worth checking out, along with its history of gunslingers, Victorian madams, and highway man Black Bart Holbrooke Hotel. – Beautifully renovated Victorian hotel in the Grass Valley, CA.

Main Street in Ghost, where the annual Halloween parade takes place in the book, is based on Mill Street in Grass Valley and Nevada City’s historic district. Both still have buildings that harken back to the 1800s and exude small town charm with lots of fun shops, restaurants, and saloons.

The backstory of the Ghost Mine Historic State Park where Chelsea and Knox take what turns out to be the harrowing walk of their lives (that’s all I’m going to say about it) was richly borrowed from the Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley. It’s one of the oldest and richest gold mines in California. It was in operation for 100 years and is open to the public. The park still has many of the mine’s buildings and 367 miles of abandoned mine shafts. There is 856 acres of forested backcountry and fourteen miles of trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Here’s more information about the park Empire Mine State Historic Park (ca.gov)

As for Chelsea’s lake cabin, well that’s based on my own weekend getaway. Read all about it in Nothing Less Than Magic.

NOTHING LESS THAN MAGIC

When a heartbroken celebrity marriage counselor seeks refuge in a lakeside cabin during a glorious leaf peeping season, everything wrong in her life starts clicking into place in the dreamiest possible way…and during Halloween, no less!

Readers of Josie Silver and Sophie Cousens will adore New York Times bestselling author Stacy Finz’s emotional character arcs and cozy fall time vibes in this Hallmark Movie-esque tale steeped in magical realism.

Just one year ago, Chelsea Knight was living the life she’d always wanted. Marriage to the perfect guy, a thriving career, and a gorgeous condo overlooking San Francisco Bay. Then out of nowhere, her husband, Austin, left her. Ironic, because Chelsea fixes marriages for a living. In fact, she’s famous for her techniques. Naturally, she’s been using her expertise to win back her ex—and when he invites her for drinks, she’s sure her work has finally paid off. Until he announces he’s engaged.

Devastated, Chelsea seeks refuge in the beloved small-town lake cabin she and Austin now take turns using. When she arrives, the streets are dazzlingly decked out for Halloween, the autumn leaves are exceptionally vibrant, and the locals are especially warm and welcoming. It’s downright magical—and so is Knox Hart, a talented jack-of-all-trades who’s fixing her roof. Chelsea is instantly drawn to him—and to the simplicity of country life. Slowly, she becomes immersed in the townspeople’s problems and finds a sense of belonging—leading her to reevaluate her own path . . .

But something about the idyllic hamlet—and Knox—seems too good to be true. A trick more than a treat. And when she ultimately learns the truth, her heart is shattered. Miraculously, Austin is there to mend it. It’s everything she’d hoped for. Or is it? On the cusp of making all her dreams come true, Chelsea must find the strength to make an impossible choice . . .

Reprinted with permission from Kensington Books

 

Behind The Words With Jenny Erlingsson

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Hey Readers! Today, we welcome debut author Jenny Erlingsson to the blog. Welcome Jenny! Let’s begin by learning a bit about your debut novel, HER PART TO PLAY.

After crisis hits her family, Adanne loses her blossoming Hollywood makeup career when she leaves to care for her dying mother. Years later, she continues to bury her grief in a busy schedule. But when a movie filming in her hometown is in need of a last-minute expert makeup artist, her desperate need for extra income to save her family’s legacy brings her face-to-face with John Pope, the actor who got her fired those years ago. John would rather be anywhere but in Alabama and doesn’t appreciate the team change that has brought Adanne into his trailer. But as they work their way into each other’s hearts, will they have the courage to remain in each other’s lives?

Adanne is a makeup artist and John is an actor, two careers that intersect but probably aren’t seen as equally important. What kind of power dynamic does this set up between these two characters who are also from different backgrounds?
The power dynamic for them depends on where they are. Adanne doesn’t trust John, but on set she has to be close to him because of her job. John is drawn to Adanne but because of his high-profile role, he has to be careful about his actions. Additionally, because he is at the top of the call sheet, Adanne’s role as his makeup artist is a really intimate one that carries a lot of responsibility. Adanne has more connections in the community, and because John wants to know her and the town better, he has to depend on her. Although they come from different backgrounds, they both carry specific advantages they take for granted. John is known by many but lacks belonging. Adanne has deep roots in her community but doubts her significance.

Though stories about interracial couples are more common than they once were, there are still few interracial romances on the Christian fiction shelves. What made you want to write a romance about an interracial couple?
I wanted to write a sweet romance that reflects the people we see in our churches, in our communities, and in families like mine. As followers of Christ, we are part of a diverse, colorful, and culture-filled kingdom. It’s nice to be able to place a book on the shelves that represents that and that readers can relate to. I also felt it was important to tell a story in which the differences of race weren’t emphasized, just the beauty of finding love and belonging where it may not be expected.

Between her family and the community center her parents started, Adanne has lots of responsibilities to other people in her life. How does this affect her ability to follow her own dreams and plans?
Adanne feels the pressure to carry on what her parents started—to preserve their legacy. With her brother dealing with his son’s illness, she works overtime to step into her mother’s shoes, even though she doesn’t feel equipped to do so. For Adanne, pursuing her dreams takes a back seat to making sure her parents’ dreams don’t crumble. And because of how her career was affected by John’s decisions, she’s afraid to step out of the shadow of those responsibilities. It’s all she thinks she has.

As the story opens, John is trying to make some needed changes in his life. What challenges linger from the way he used to live that make it hard for him to move forward in a positive direction?
Because of John’s role, his successes and failures have often been for public consumption. But what is not visible are the scars he carries from rejection and broken relationships. As he navigates the tension of past addictions and the need to revitalize his career, he is cautious about relationships but also desperate to anchor himself somewhere that feels like home.

This story takes place on a movie set, but the movie is not being filmed in Hollywood. Can you tell us why you chose to set this story in a small Southern town rather than Tinseltown?
Even though they spend a small portion of the story in Hollywood, I wanted Adanne to encounter John in an environment that was different from where she last saw him. This allows both of them to peel back their defenses. John benefits from the slower pace of the Southern town, and readers will see how Adanne has been shaped by her community. I also wanted to craft a story with a comforting and romantic setting that brought me close to the area of Alabama that is home to me.

Does the setting give Adanne a “home field advantage” of any kind when it comes to her interactions with John?
It does, but I don’t think Adanne thinks of that too much because she is also rediscovering her place in the community. And she is not exactly trying to hang out with John outside the movie set at first. But I think it allows her to see her community and John through a new lens as she shows him around and interacts with him there.

What does Adanne have that John’s been missing? And what does John have that Adanne’s been missing?
For John, he is really drawn to how authentic Adanne is, unlike his acquaintances in Hollywood. Adanne has roots in Hope Springs and the kind of tight-knit family that he
really longs for. And even with Adanne’s sometimes feisty nature, he feels safe in her presence, and her words linger with him—change him. For Adanne, she doesn’t want to admit it, but she likes that John works hard to bring her out of her shell. As she spends time with him around Hope Springs, she gets a glimpse into a man who is kinder and more compassionate than she thought he was. She likes who she feels safe to be around him.

What do you hope readers will gain from reading Her Part to Play?
I hope that readers are encouraged to cherish their roots, to forgive well, and to value the
community that God has placed around them as they step into Adanne and John’s sweet and spicy story. I want them to remember that God is always in the business of making things new and that answers to prayers can sometimes be found in the places you least expect.

How can readers connect with you?
I would love to connect! Since I can’t have everyone over for muffins and coffee in my Icelandic village, the best way to connect with me is through my website, JennyErlingsson.com, which has all the links to other platforms. You can also join my list to receive my quarterly email magazine.

Where can readers purchase a copy of Her Part to Play?
You can order Her Part to Play from your favorite book retailer, but the best place to order is through Baker Book House. When you preorder, you will get 40 percent off, free shipping, and you’ll be eligible for some additional goodies from me. You can also go to my website to find these retailer links. Thank you so much for ordering, reading, and sharing Her Part to Play!

Thank you so much Jenny for joining us today. Readers, here’s a quick look at HER PART TO PLAY……

Desperate for extra income after her mother’s passing, Adanne accepts a last-minute job as a makeup artist for a movie filming in her small Alabama hometown. She’s working to save her parents’ legacy and help her brother, but the money hardly seems worth having to face the actor who got her fired from her last job in Hollywood.

John Pope has made his share of mistakes over the years. But after turning his life over to God and enduring a messy breakup, he’s ready to start rebuilding his career. Imagine his surprise when the woman called in to cover for his usual makeup artist is a quiet but feisty newcomer on the set–and definitely not a fan.

Sparks of tension–and could that be attraction?–fly between them, but Adanne hates the spotlight, and John’s scheming manager has bigger plans for him than to end up with the humble makeup girl from the small-town South. Can these star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness? Or will the bright lights of Hollywood blind their eyes to what’s right in front of them?

Debut author Jenny Erlingsson’s diverse cast comes alive with faith, romance, and a touch of humor to create a story worthy of the big screen.

Announcing The 18th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards

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An established leader in writing contests, The National Indie Excellence® Awards are open to recent English language books in print by independent authors and titles published by small to medium sized imprints across all genres. Judging is complete for the annual competition and the results are now online with Winner and Finalists on display in each category as well as the Sponsorship Prizes and the Juror’s Choice awards.

Winner and Finalist awards are determined primarily by a book’s written content coupled with the various informational, functional, and designed elements that comprise a publication. NIEA Jurors analyze each title using specific standards and metrics ultimately reaching a final consensus after lengthy individual review.

NIEA’s Sponsorship Awards offer professional development, resources, consultations, marketing, and distribution assistance, etc.; in addition, three Juror’s Choice Awards are selected from the overall groups of both Winners and Finalists to receive monetary prizes. The 18th Annual Juror’s Choice was awarded by celebrated Author and educator Ben Loory. All awardees become eligible for free listing in the NIEA Speaker’s Bureau as well.

“We are glad to see self/independent authors and publishers thriving again this year, putting forth their best works in each genre, thus making the juror’s work harder than ever! Ultimately there can be only one winner per category, but the competition is fierce, and we stand behind all the titles that have received NIEA awards as extraordinarily strong contributions to the field.”
-Doug Fogelson
NIEA President

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW ALL THE WINNERS.

FERN BRADY WINS THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD IN THE SCIENCE FICTION CATEGORY

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AUTHOR AND OWNER OF INKLINGS PUBLISHING, FERN BRADY WINS THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD IN THE SCIENCE FICTION CATEGORY FOR HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL, UNITED VIDDEN

Award-winning author and owner of Inklings Publishing Fern Brady has just won an award in the Science Fiction category for the prestigious Literary Global Book Awards for her mainstream novel, United Vidden.  The book was also a finalist in the Romance category giving strength to the novel’s cross-genre undertones and changing literary aspects. The win of this award is a first for this up-and-coming author and is the latest highlight in a number of accomplishments including critically acclaimed reviews by critically acclaimed North American reviewer and blogger, Anthony Avina.

The Literary Global Book Awards stand out as the most inclusive international literary competition worldwide. Unpublished manuscripts, micro presses, small presses, academic presses, self-published books, indies from any size publishers, large presses, and even the big 5 are all welcome to enter the LGBAs!

“Exhilarating, entertaining, and thoughtful in its approach, author Fern Brady’s “United Vidden” is a must-read epic sci-fi fantasy read that is impossible to put down. The gripping narrative and haunting nature of Verena’s path in this book highlight the action and romance that lace the intricate layers of this wonderfully woven narrative. “   Anthony Avina_ Feedspot Top 100 Book Reviewer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Fern Brady is the founder and CEO of Inklings Publishing. She began her professional life as a foreign correspondent, and taught for 15 years in Alief ISD. She has published numerous short stories, two children’s picture books, and a couple of poems. Her debut novel, United Vidden, which is book one in her Thyrein’s Galactic Wall Series, was given a glowing review by Dr. Who Online, the official site of the fandom. Love’s Call, which is book one of The Dragon and His Kitten, released in 2023. She also has a graphic novel collaboration, Mr. Landen’s Library, with the amazingly talented Rosa Maria Garza. She has returned to the leadership of the Houston Writers Guild, with whom she served as CEO for four years previously, and is a full-time teacher again for Cy-Fair ISD.

Sneak Peek: Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller

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Until Our Time Comes by Nicole M. Miller

Debut author and horse enthusiast Nicole M. Miller joins the ranks of World War II novelists with a gripping tale that takes readers to Eastern Poland. Drawn from true events, Until Our Time Comes offers an epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love that follows the desperate journey to rescue hundreds of prized Arabian horses before and during the Nazis’ invasion and occupation of Poland.

American horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where the best Arabian horses in the world are bred. But when Luftwaffe bombers swoop overhead, she realizes it is only a matter of time before the Germans invade her beloved adopted country. She is frantically trying to save the priceless stallion Lubor and the other horses from annihilation. But she can’t do this alone.

Bret Conway is a British operative posing as a war correspondent. At the request of a mutual friend, he is also entrusted with keeping Adia safe. But this entreaty becomes more difficult as she insists on evacuating 250 horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. Little do either of them realize that this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten the beloved horses at every turn.

Join Adia and Bret on a heroic quest that will test their physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nicole M. Miller lives in Washington State with her husband and two sons, along with her Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. As a longtime horse owner, she’s been involved in many horse organizations, including serving on the Clark County Fair Court and as Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. She’s received national and regional awards for her nonfiction from American Horse Publications and the Society of Professional Journalists. See her stories in The Horse of My Heart, The Horse of My Dreams, The Dog Who Came to Christmas, and Second-Chance Horses. Learn more at NicoleMillerWriter.com.

Sneak Peek: Murder at an English Séance by Jessica Ellicott Kensington

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Murder at an English Séance by Jessica Ellicott Kensington

In post–World War I England, foul play at a suspicious séance provokes the delightfully mismatched sleuthing duo of American adventuress Beryl Helliwell and prim Brit Edwina Davenport to dig up some dirt . . .

Hidden beneath her British reserve, Edwina has a secret: she’s finished her novel and is bravely mailing the manuscript to a publisher. Beryl also has a secret: as thanks for solving a case, the American adventuress has been gifted an airplane. After swooping over the fields and hedgerows of Walmsley Parva, livestock scattering beneath her, she flamboyantly lands the plane on the village green, prompting a startled Edwina to consider a stiff gin fizz.

Beryl’s aircraft is not the only disruption of village peace. Miss Dinsdale, a psychic medium, has started holding séances. After the church organist resigns to serve as musical accompaniment for the séances, the vicar’s wife hires the enquiry agents to expose the medium as a charlatan. Beryl is confident she can spot the fraud, having learned from Harry Houdini himself some tricks of the trade. The dubious Miss Dinsdale claims her spirit guide is an Egyptian princess whose mummy resides in a sarcophagus in the room. But the only body in the sarcophagus belongs to a murdered villager impaled with a dagger.

As the sleuths begin to investigate, Beryl discovers her plane has been sabotaged and wonders if there’s a connection. Whether in the air or on terra firma, Beryl and Edwina must go round a circle of suspects to divine the culprit . . .

LIONSGATE TO ADAPT SUZANNE COLLINS’S NEWLY ANNOUNCED HUNGER GAMES NOVEL “SUNRISE ON THE REAPING” INTO MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

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Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) will return to the world of Panem with the major motion picture adaptation of the next book in the franchise, Suzanne Collins’s highly anticipated Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping, it was announced today by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Franchise producer Nina Jacobson, alongside her producing partner Brad Simpson, will return to produce The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping under their Color Force banner. It will be the sixth outing for Color Force since bringing the franchise to Lionsgate in 2012. Francis Lawrence is in talks to direct the film; Lawrence has helmed four previous films in the Hunger Games franchise – every film since Catching Fire.

The film will be released in theaters in North America beginning on November 20, 2026.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. One of the most eagerly awaited publishing events of the year, Sunrise on the Reaping will be published by Scholastic simultaneously in print, digital, and audio formats in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on March 18, 2025.

There are more than 100 million copies of all four books in The Hunger Games series in print and digital formats worldwide, and foreign publishing rights have been sold in 54 languages. Lionsgate has adapted these best-selling books into five feature films that have collectively grossed more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office and boasted star-studded casts including Academy Award® winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Academy Award® nominee Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Jason Schwartzman, and Peter Dinklage.

The world of The Hunger Games that Suzanne Collins created continues to grow around the globe as theme park attractions, experiences, and live events, including The World of the Hunger Games at the Motiongate Dubai theme park and a major stage production set to debut in London from Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (“Girl from the North Country”) and directed by Matthew Dunster (“2:22—A Ghost Story,” “Hangmen,” “The Pillowman”).

“Suzanne Collins is a master storyteller and our creative north star,” said Fogelson. “We couldn’t be more fortunate than to be guided and trusted by a collaborator whose talent and imagination are so consistently brilliant. We know Hunger Games fans worldwide will be spellbound by where Suzanne has focused this next extraordinary story. The Second Quarter Quell is legendary and looms large over the history of the Games, even into the time of Katniss Everdeen a quarter-century later. Like fans around the globe, we are eagerly anticipating this exciting return to Panem.”

“From the beginning, Lionsgate has been a wonderful home and partner for the Hunger Games franchise, and I’m very excited to be collaborating with Adam and the team as we bring this next story to theaters in 2026,” said Suzanne Collins.

Meredith Wieck and Scott O’Brien will oversee the production on behalf of the studio. Patricia Laucella and Phil Strina oversaw the rights for the book for Lionsgate. Collins was represented by Jason Dravis from The Dravis Agency and Diane Golden and Sarah Lerner from the law firm Katz Golden Lerner LLP.

ABOUT SUZANNE COLLINS AND THE HUNGER GAMES
Bestselling author Suzanne Collins first made her mark in children’s literature with the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles fantasy series for middle grade readers. She continued to explore the effects of war and violence on those coming of age with The Hunger Games series. The Hunger Games (2008) was an instant bestseller, appealing to both teen readers and adults. It was called “addictive” by Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly, and “brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced” by John Green in the New York Times Book Review. The book appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 260 consecutive weeks (more than five consecutive years), and the total series has been on the series bestseller list for over 329 weeks to date. There are more than 100 million copies of all four books in the series—The Hunger Games, Catching Fire (2009), Mockingjay (2010), and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)—in print and digital formats worldwide. Foreign publishing rights for The Hunger Games Series have been sold in 54 languages to 52 territories to date. Lionsgate has successfully adapted each of these books into five feature films that collectively grossed more than $3.3 billion worldwide in theatrical ticket sales.

In 2010, Suzanne Collins was named to the TIME 100 list as well as the Entertainment Weekly Entertainers of the Year list; in 2011, Fast Company named her to their 100 Most Creative People in Business; and in 2016, she was presented the 2016 Authors Guild Award for Distinguished Service to the Literary Community for exemplifying the unique power of young people’s literature to change lives and to create lifelong book lovers. It was the first time the Guild presented its annual award to a YA author. The Atlantic called Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen “the most important female character in recent pop culture history,” and TIME magazine named Katniss to its list of “The 100 Most influential People Who Never Lived.” On The Hunger Games trilogy, The New York Times Book Review wrote, “At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter.” The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was published in May 2020 and debuted at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. The book also was the top selling book in any category for the first half of 2020. On October 1, 2024, Scholastic will publish The Hunger Games Illustrated Edition, a deluxe illustrated edition of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide bestseller The Hunger Games, featuring more than thirty black-and-white illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Nico Delort. For more information about The Hunger Games series, visit: 
http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/hungergames.

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Rune of Renewal by Bjorn Leesson

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Rune of Renewal
Book Two of the Outside the Thalsparr Series By Bjorn Leesson

The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined.

RUNE OF RENEWAL (Book 2)

The story of the Dokkrsdottir continues in a strange new time and place finding her out of her familiar world, but the pressure on her to continue as one of the greatest warriors ever increases as the stakes are now world wide and on a grander scale than she could ever have imagined.

However, through the foresight and dedication of many of her descendants, she has the diehard support of friends and family to see her through to her destiny of thwarting the plans of the Dark.

Amazon.com: Rune of Renewal eBook : Leesson, Bjorn: Kindle Store

Rune of Renewal eBook : Leesson, Bjorn: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bjorn Leesson has always been fascinated with many topics to include history, the supernatural, and writing. These interests combined led to the Outside the Thalsparr series, with the first book in the series, “Runes of the Dokkrsdottir.” Bjorn was not formally trained as a writer and has worked in the industrial manufacturing field his entire life. Writing his stories and hoping others enjoy them is a passion and not a career. 

Dark Memory by Christine Feehan a Carpathian Novel book trailer

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Petru is an immortal with a secret so horrible it’s been pushed to the dark recesses of his memory until the evil that changed the course of his life 2000 years ago returns. And the woman forced to marry him in return for his help may be his salvation. Safia has been trained since birth to fight evil. She would do anything to keep her family, her people, safe. She would fight demons. And marry a monster. But, Petru is more than she ever imagined. He is fierce. But with her, he is gentle and stirs feelings and longing she had no idea existed. Find out more at https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkbooks/dark_memory.php

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