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Addictive YA Reads You’ll Finish in One Weekend

Stay current with Young Adult books that blend romance, mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age themes. These fresh YA releases spotlight bold voices and unforgettable journeys. Perfect for teens and adults who love modern Young Adult fiction.

Imitation Alien

by Colleen Helme

Release Date: June 26, 2026

I was ten years old the day I found out I was an alien. At least, that’s what the kids at school called me. Seven years later, a desperate stranger singles me out—and he's taken before I can get answers. A strange frequency wakes something inside me. My birthmark is changing. Maybe I’ve been called the alien for so long, I've started to believe it.

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Safe Harbor (The Edge of Everything)

by Nicola Yoon & David Yoon

Release Date: June 23, 2026

In this charming coming-of-age short story from New York Times bestselling authors Nicola Yoon and David Yoon, a group of teens’ lives collide when they’re brought together under unconventional circumstances—forcing them to confront hidden truths and personal secrets.

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Julia at the Drive-In (The Edge of Everything)

by Rainbow Rowell

Release Date: June 23, 2026

On the eve of her senior year, Julia has a look so new she doesn’t even recognize herself in the mirror. It’s the only reason she feels bold enough to talk to Wyatt, the boy she’s been staring at for three years. Tonight, at the drive-in, Wyatt finally stares back. Does he see Julia? Or some new and perfect stranger?

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Wild Darling (The Darling Devils Book 3)

by Alexandra Moody

Release Date: April 7, 2026

Enemies. Teammates. Something dangerously close to more... Parker Darling is ready to take center ice, but the Ransom Devils' new coach already hates him for a dumb mistake Parker made years ago—with the help of that new coach’s daughter. Kenzie Foster loves hockey. If only her hockey-coach dad hadn't forbidden her from playing—thanks to Parker Darling.

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Shadow Reaper

by Lynette Noni

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The city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist and reapers who roam the streets, stealing magic from innocent children in their thirst for power. Seventeen-year-old Viridia Solace has trained for years to hunt these reapers, but their ranks keep growing, led by the man who murdered her parents: the Reaper Priest.

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Scarlett and Her Prince Charming

by Ivy Smoak

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I’ve believed in fairytales and happy endings my whole life. This feels like the end of my love story. But it’s impossible to ride off into the sunset with Jacob when there’s still the mystery of the kiss thief looming over me.

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Standout Fantasy & Science Fiction Books of the Week

Explore fantasy and science fiction stories where survival, secrets, and destiny collide across galaxies and magical realms. These new releases deliver adrenaline-fueled quests, desperate bargains, and reluctant heroes tested by impossible odds. Perfect for readers seeking high-stakes escapism in richly imagined worlds.

Glaive

by Hugo V. Negron

Release Date: June 12, 2026

From the pages of the Forging of a Knight series, Glaive in his own adventure! A merchant lord wants it. A smuggling chief steals it. A wizard guild fears it. Those That Stand in Shadow will kill to have it. What is the mystery object everybody wants, why does everyone want it? And, as usual, why does Glaive get stuck in the middle of it all?

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Shadows Unbound (Starfall Academy Book 4)

by Lyra Mishon

Release Date: June 2, 2026

How lucky am I? It turns out—not so much. Betrayed by my storm mage and imprisoned by his psycho parents, my future looks bleak. The old me would have waited for a handsome rescuer to show up, but the new me is spoiling for a fight.

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My Emergency Contact is a Wolf Shifter

by Roxie Ray

Release Date: June 16, 2026

Zoey Yates doesn’t ask for help. She fixes things, handles things, and keeps a carefully maintained emotional perimeter around everything that matters. She has a plan, a parrot with a helpdesk vocabulary, and absolutely zero feelings about the wolf shifter she listed as her emergency contact after knowing him for approximately six hours. Zero feelings. Completely fine.

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Harbinger of Darkness (The Outlier Book 1)

by N. Joseph Glass

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Former Navy officer Arenna and her scout crew may have uncovered humanity’s extinction. Enlisting her ex sets two threads toward inevitable collision. This gripping space opera combines survival, horror, and sacrifice in a relentless quest where Arenna must navigate a future of impossible choices, and every decision shapes an uncertain destiny.

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Owning His Pet

by Loki Renard

Release Date: June 19, 2026

She's not just my property. She's my pet. Mara ran from me again today. I caught her, of course. Now it's time to teach her what happens to naughty girls. But I'm not just going to pin my feisty little human to the wall and take what's mine much more brutally than usual.

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Rogue (The Jack Hammer Adventures Book 1)

by Toby Neighbors

Release Date: May 1, 2026

Something’s changed… Something’s different… And Sergeant Jack Hammer will never be the same. Accidents happen. Space Marines know what they’re signing up for. Every mission is dangerous, but when a radiation surge wipes out Jack’s entire platoon, and he alone survives, there has to be a reason.

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Literary Fiction Reads Full of Depth and Emotion

These Literary Fiction stories confront the lingering shadows of the past and the complexities of healing. From WWII veterans recovering through jazz and recipes, to families unraveling secrets hidden in ancestral homes, and young adults learning the cost of wonder and tragedy, each novel explores resilience amidst heartbreak. Ideal for readers who crave fiction grounded in emotional truth, rich settings, and transformative journeys.

Flavors of Hope & Echoes of Valor

by Royce Rucker

Release Date: May 31, 2026

The phrase Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a relatively new term. Nonetheless, the phenomenon has existed for as long as the concept of war has existed. This story tracks the recovery process for two WWII soldiers returning home as they cope with the aftermath of battle. Using untraditional methods like jazz and sharing cooking recipes.

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Beyond Deephaven (The Thunderseeker Chronicles Book 4)

by Samuel Ferguson

Release Date: June 23, 2026

The people of Elmwood believe Jonathan's cavedog, Griff, is hunting the livestock. When an investigation reveals that something else is emerging from the tunnels, Jonathan and Griff are first in line to take the monster down. Trouble is, the deeper they go, the more monsters they find, and something deep below Elmwood is starting to stir...

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The Promise of Wonder (Hallewell Trilogy Book 1)

by Katherine Webb

Release Date: June 1, 2026

England, 1889. In her family’s rambling manor house in Dorset, fifteen-year-old Theodora Hallewell dreams of magic, adventure, and Toby Meriwether. As Toby prepares to leave for university, Theo plans a midnight gathering—one last chance to make Toby notice her. By dawn, a tragic mistake will shatter the world as they know it.

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The Gilded Girl (The Secrets of Trelenna House Book 2)

by Lorna Cook

Release Date: June 15, 2026

In the heart of Cornwall, Zennor Trelenna has finally restored her family’s crumbling ancestral home and united some of her scattered family members. But Trelenna House still has mysteries to reveal. When Zennor discovers an archived letter, she uncovers an intriguing story of forbidden love that once unfolded within these very walls.

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The Irish Inheritance (Emerald Isles)

by Daisy O'Shea

Release Date: May 18, 2026

Tara took in the grand farmhouse sitting high on the hill amidst the emerald grass. She never knew her mother came from money. Now, this house will be passed down to her. But how can Tara accept it when there is still a mystery hiding within the faded walls?

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The Secret Library

by Amanda James

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Some stories don't end. They wait to be found… Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother’s windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories… To honour her grandmother’s last wish, Lucy must finish what was left undone – and discover the magic hiding between the lines.

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6 Emotional Romance Stories of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings

Explore Romance books centered on secrets, dangerous attraction, and relationships that defy the rules. From pirate captains and hidden pasts to unexpected reunions and alpha dragons, these novels keep the stakes high and the sparks flying. Whether you crave high-seas adventure, small-town temptation, office chemistry, or mythical surprises, this bold, addictive lineup is a must-read for romance fans.

The Hawk's Lady

by Colleen Shannon

Release Date: July 4, 2026

A blond Barbary pirate captain of a xebec... Sinan Reis. His latest capture: a fine yacht. And its owner... Lady Victoria Grenville. Can an heiress to a fortune conform to harem life? Most importantly, if Tory can’t submit to him, will he sell her at auction? Or can she escape before he does? Kismet has other plans.

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The Cowboy’s Catch (The Southern Hart Brothers Book 4)

by Stella Holt

Release Date: June 25, 2026

A quarterback with a secret. A cowgirl with a past. Undeniable sparks. When sudden fame propels quarterback Renn Ripley into the spotlight, he escapes to Sandy Point and into the arms of rancher Miranda Sutton. But in a town that remembers every mistake, falling for each other could cost them everything…or give them something worth fighting for.

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Pretty Little Scars (Silver Springs Book 1)

by Kristen Proby

Release Date: June 18, 2026

I absolutely should not be attracted to my boss. I’m living on Tucker Hendrix’s ranch for the next year as a veterinary intern. But imagine my surprise when I walk onto the property on my first day and recognize the owner. He’s the mysterious customer I used to flirt with at the diner all those years ago.

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Nobody Told Me Dragons use Libraries

by Lindsey Devin & Roxie Ray

Release Date: April 29, 2026

Nobody told her dragons use libraries. Or that one of them would ruin her filing system and her entire life plan. She's the head librarian who alphabetizes her trauma. He's the dragon alpha who crash-landed into her carefully ordered world ten minutes before closing. Neither expected a thunderstorm, an ancient mystery, or feelings too big to fit on an index card.

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Manhattan Kiss

by Louise Bay

Release Date: June 16, 2026

Thirty-six, and somehow I'd become the supporting character in everyone else's love story. I never left my village in England except for university. Never took the risk. Then one phone call from New York and one piece of news I couldn't outrun sent me across an ocean for a three-month trial at Hotel on Ninth Street. And my one shot at finally starring in my own life.

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Crown Me Yours (Heartstring Duet Book 2)

by Liv Zander

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Wed him. Bed him. Slit his throat. I killed the king. Crowned myself in his blood, but the curse still festers.

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6 Standout Mystery & Thriller Books of the Week

Secrets, danger, and deception drive these Mystery & Thriller books, where nothing—and no one—is ever quite as it seems. From desperate searches for missing loved ones to chilling murders in quiet communities, these stories keep you guessing with every page. Perfect for readers who crave suspense, high stakes, and puzzles that demand to be solved.

Cynthia Peabody's Big Fat Fake Funeral: Absentminded Witness

by Lynne Marshall

Release Date: June 30, 2026

While settling into her new life at the Green Meadows Retirement Villas, Cynthia Peabody's best friend witnesses a murder. Without a body or Ronnie remembering a thing, it is hard to prove that a cold-blooded crime has occurred. Cynthia will do anything to keep her dear friend safe, even if it means getting kicked out of the villas and risking her life.

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The Grapevine (The Lost Highway Series Book 1)

by Alexandra Sokoloff & Craig Robertson

Release Date: June 23, 2026

How far would you go to find your missing child? Lou Gomersall’s going as far as it takes. When her 19-year-old daughter Abby vanishes on a mysterious road trip, Lou sets off in the family RV, searching the highways and back roads of California in a desperate and dangerous mission to find Abby… or kill the man who took her.

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Whales, Witches, and Wait...What? (Emerald City Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 4)

by Theresa Crater

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Talking to whales wasn't on Laurie Olsen's midlife bucket list. Neither was solving a murder. When a pro-environment councilwoman turns up dead in Puget Sound, Laurie's new psychic abilities—and her chatty orca informants—suggest this wasn't an accident. Someone wants the pod (and Laurie) silenced. Permanently.

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Not Who She Was (Rachel Quinn Thrillers Book 2)

by Lynn M. Kristopher

Release Date: June 26, 2026

From the Eric Hoffer Book Award–recognized author of Fixed Point comes Rachel Quinn’s return. A call for help at a Florida veterinary conference spirals into deadly poisonings, cartel violence, and corporate conspiracy—just as a hurricane traps everyone inside. As the storm worsens, Rachel faces a threat that may not follow the rules of reality.

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The East Wing

by Danielle M. Wong

Release Date: June 24, 2026

Struggling writer Wren Lee hasn't slept well in 18 months. Not since the accident that derailed her entire life—the one she still can't remember. When she receives a surprise inheritance, a country estate seems like the perfect escape. But from the moment Wren arrives, she realizes she'll have to confront more than just the darkness to survive…

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But Not Foreclosed

by BJ Bourg

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Two sheriff’s deputies leave Northern Chateau for Mechant Loup to serve a routine foreclosure notice. Thirty minutes after they should’ve arrived, their captain requests a welfare check from the Mechant Loup Police Department.

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Interview with N. Joseph Glass, Author of Harbinger of Darkness

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?

I love the gritty, hard, yet believable future world of The Expanse. I think our initial colonization would follow a similar path, and I imagined the solar system in the early stages of colonization. In that setting, I conceived a first contact encounter that would feel similar to other stories, grounding sci-fi readers, yet present a unique scenario and compelling enigma. And I believe personal stakes and deep character arcs make a story thrilling, impactful, and a page-turner, so that's what I wrote.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

Too bad it’s already taken, but I think the opening theme from the Battlestar Galactica reboot would fit the mood of my story perfectly. Of course, since Harbinger feels a little like some of the cast of Firefly slammed into the world of The Expanse, perhaps a mashup of those two themes?

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Sci-fi is absolutely my favorite genre to read and to write. From space opera to more esoteric stories, I love it. I started with Star Trek: The Original Series (on rerun; I’m not that old), and other than a comic or two, the first thing I ever wrote was a movie treatment for the original crew.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Dune Messiah, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, Machine Learning, and Book Three of my Outlier series—I can’t wait until it is finished, edited, and ready to go.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Beyond any action scenes, I really enjoyed writing the reunion of Arenna and Ed. Arenna and Laigin's meeting packs all the tension I hoped for, and poor Ed is stuck in the middle and a little oblivious. (I can relate to the oblivious part. Facing world-ending stakes, their focus shifts to their relationship.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really. Unless you count waking in the middle of the night, opening my phone, and banging out a scene I thought of and couldn’t risk forgetting.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Wow, just one... “Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgments.”

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Get book 2! — No, jk. I’d love for them to take away that we, as humans, can accomplish so much, overcoming insurmountable odds, if we learn to work together.

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Interview with Samuel Ferguson, Author of Beyond Deephaven

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?

In book 4 of the Thunderseeker Chronicles, I wanted to take Jonathan Haymaker to some place he'd never been, and I wanted to bring his animal companion closer to him as they partner up for a harrowing adventure.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

"Rock You Like a Hurricane" by Scorpions.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Fantasy all the way—though I like just about any subgenre, from sword and sorcery to LitRPG, and just about everything in between. For writing, my first love is sword and sorcery, but I like epic fantasy as well, and I have dabbled in LitRPG.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The rest of the Stormlight Archive. I just finished Words of Radiance. Yes, I realize I am quite a few years behind in my reading... but trying to catch up!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The end battle scene was my favorite in this one 🙂

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I dunno if it's quirky per se, but I have a hard time writing if others are in the room, especially if they can see my screen while I am drafting. It makes me too self-conscious.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Not exactly, but I try to train hard physically and be kind.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

To leave a kind review. 🙂 And to make sure to slow down and enjoy the little moments in life. As cliché as that sounds, it's important to note all the little victories, happy moments, and simple pleasures.

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Interview with Stella Holt, Author of The Cowboy’s Catch

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?

I grew up in a small Southern beach town, and I just love this setting.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

Renn’s song would be a Luke Bryan song like "Play It Again." Miranda’s would be a Megan Moroney song like "I'm Not Pretty."

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Any Romance, historical, fantasy, contemporary, and suspense.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Every Bella Andre, Elsie Silver, Catherine Cowles, and Melanie Harlow book I can get on my Kindle!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene in the barn.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

No, I’ve learned to write anywhere: on the metro, at volleyball practice, on my lunch break, on a laptop, or by hand.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Love is the reason.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Everyone deserves a heartwarming happily ever after.

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Interview with Lynn M. Kristopher, Author of Not Who She Was

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?

I never actually planned to write it. Fixed Point was supposed to be Rachel Quinn's only book, but she stayed with me after I finished writing it. While each Rachel Quinn novel stands on its own, she's the kind of investigator who can't quite walk away when someone needs help. The idea for Not Who She Was started with a veterinary conference in Florida and the concept of a locked-room mystery. Many of the veterinary details came from stories shared with me by someone with firsthand experience in the field. Once I added Rachel to the mix, the story took on a high-concept thriller life of its own.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

If I had to pick theme songs, they would probably be "Where Is My Mind?" by Pixies and "And She Was" by Talking Heads. I don't really want to necessarily assign them to specific characters because, honestly, by the end, they kind of fit everyone.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love psychological thrillers, horror, and speculative fiction, especially stories that take one impossible idea and make it feel completely believable. So, for the most part, yes, these are also my favorite genres to write. Some of my favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut, Shirley Jackson, Thomas Harris, and Richard Matheson. I'm also one of those people who watches a TV series and then goes looking for the books. I've done that with The Shining Girls, The 4400, FlashForward, Killing Eve, Justified, Dexter, True Blood, and many others that live somewhere between sci-fi, horror, and thriller. So, looking at that list, it's probably no surprise my own books tend to blend psychological suspense with high-concept speculative twists.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Right now, my TBR pile includes Bridge by Lauren Beukes, Famous by Blake Crouch, and Cari Mora by Thomas Harris. I also recently bought the entire Sookie Stackhouse series because I couldn't remember if I'd actually finished all the books, so I'm planning to read them from beginning to end. And I just picked up Anne Rice's Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy. I read The Witching Hour years ago but never continued, so I'm looking forward to finally reading the whole trilogy.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I don't want to spoil it, but there's a scene where several characters completely lose their composure, and everything just explodes. It was by far my favorite scene to write. Some of the dialogue was inspired by stories I'd heard from someone in the veterinary field, although I fictionalized it quite a bit. It was a lot of fun imagining what happens when a room full of stressed, sleep-deprived people stop being polite, stop filtering themselves, and just say exactly what they're thinking as loudly as possible!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really. I don't have a lucky mug, a favorite playlist, or a specific place or time where I have to write. My only habit is that I write for at least an hour every day. Some days that means a couple of thousand words, and other days it means wrestling with a single sentence. But it always gets done. I do have three cats, though, that I inherited from my dad. For cats, they're surprisingly respectful of writing time and almost never interrupt.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I don't really have a motto, but I've always been partial to Kurt Vonnegut's "So it goes." Don't panic when confronting the grim realities of life. Maybe you have more control than you think… or maybe you don't.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I'd love for readers to question their assumptions for a little while after they finish the book, still asking themselves what really happened and whether they'd have reached the same conclusions as Rachel. We all like to think we'd know what's real if we were in Rachel Quinn's shoes, but I'm not so sure.

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Lynn M. Kristopher is the author of the new book Not Who She Was (Rachel Quinn Thrillers Book 2)

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Interview with Hugo V. Negron, Author of Glaive

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?

The book is named after its main character, Glaive. Originally, he was a supporting character from my epic fantasy seven-book series, Forging of a Knight. Readers really enjoyed Glaive—a cynical, dirty, critical, ever-complaining, magic-hating, streetwise half-orc thief who played off quite nicely against the main hero of that series, an enchanted hero named Qualtan, in his own quest to become a knight and break free of his own inner struggles. I would receive emails or talk to readers at various conventions, asking if Glaive would ever get a story of his own. Well, after completing the Forging of a Knight series, I felt it was high time to give Glaive a chance to shine on his own, and I finally came up with a good story to allow him to do just that!

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

Considering the trouble Glaive always gets into, it would be either a highly dramatic affair, like the theme song "Ride of the Firemares" by composer James Horner from the movie Krull (anyone remember that 1980s fantasy/sci-fi mash-up?), or something incredibly goofy like the theme song "Yakety Sax," used by Benny Hill in his fast-paced running sketches. Yeah, that last one would really fit Glaive since he's usually chasing someone or being chased!

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Oddly enough, I really enjoy Sherlock Holmes tales (Loren Estleman wrote some really fun Holmes tales where he meets Dracula and Dr. Jekyll), Solar Pons (a pastiche of Holmes by writer August Derleth), gothic horror (Algernon Blackwood gave a Blair Witch feel to all of his horror tales—you gotta read his classic short tale, "The Willows," at night, alone, in a quiet room...!), and, of course, some fantasy (the classics, like Tolkien and Robert E. Howard), and a smattering of books covering various legends and myths.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The Fright Before Christmas by Jeff Belanger, covering a variety of monstrous myths associated with the Yule season (yes, including Krampus). On the opposite side of holiday ghouls and goblins, God, The Science, The Evidence by Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies, which is a hefty 500+-page read exploring the latest possible evidence for the existence of a Supreme Being.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I'll bump that up to three. The first is actually a (to me) comedic scene in which Glaive briefly gets into an argument with a fellow named Greia Dren who steals and uses magic but actually doesn't consider himself to be a wizard. Their back-and-forth banter on whether using magic actually makes you a wizard or not eventually gets a little out of hand until a third person, Greia's daughter Leona, steps in to break things up. It's a slight moment in the book, barely a page in full, but it just felt like such a perfect scene that it still makes me chuckle when I re-read it. The second-best scene was coming up with a sea shanty these pirates/mercenaries sing on their ship—I had to do some research and look up some actual seafaring songs to ensure mine made sense, especially with the rhyming. I was actually singing it out loud while cranking it out! The third and final favorite scene for me to write was the ending...and I won't say anything more on that! 8)

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really—I do like to shut myself into my home office and just immerse myself in the world of my writing. I'll blare some soundtracks from various fantasy-based movies, like Krull, and just jump right in...!

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Tough times don't last; tough people do, and steel is forged by fire. Growing up with a lot of hardship/stressors, I learned the value of those tenets and of keeping focused on baby steps taken now to lead you to bigger steps later.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Glaive is a reluctant hero. He doesn't see himself as such. He's not above snagging someone's apple out of their bag or stealing a quick drink. In fact, he's escaping the "hero life" from the Forging of a Knight series, leaving his newfound friends to figure out just what he should do and where he should fit in. He thinks he isn't cut out to be a hero, that he's not a good enough person, but like many of us, we're our own worst critic, our own worst enemy, and if we give ourselves just a chance to see ourselves optimistically when we look into a mirror, we just might be surprised that there may be a heck of a lot more positives, resolve...and more value...to us than we first thought.

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