Marc Secchia

I'm delighted to announce the release of both Aranya and Shadow Dragon in Portuguese, translated by the excellent Thales Andrade! Links below. Novidade! Aventura épica de dragões do autor bestseller Marc Secchia Acorrentada a uma pedra Jogada de um penhasco E se ela não morresse? E se ela pudesse abrir as asas, e voar? Avaliado 4.7 de 225 resenhas em Amazon.com Available in Kindle and EPub on all major stores: Kindle stores Barnes & Noble Apple Kobo Scribd Google Play

This week I'm super-excited to interview J.A. Andrews, author of The Keeper Chronicles (rated a sparkling 4.7* from 69 reviews on Amazon). Psst! Did I mention she writes dragons too ...? Without further ado: 1) What is Noblebright to you? To me, noblebright means that there is the chance at redemption for every character, and even the world.  There must be a ribbon of hope running through the story, even when the world looks very dark. 2) How do you portray the Noblebright ideals in your work in general and the Luminous selection in particular? My book, A Threat of Shadows, deals with the question of whether or not we’re forever defined by the worst things we’ve done. Alaric has done things he’d never imagined in an attempt to save his dying wife. And after failing repeatedly, he’s convinced himself that those things are what now defines him. I think it’s pretty easy for many of us to keep hold of the worst thing we’ve done and believe it has the power to defi

Update on Aranya Book 4, me & the muse, and the world of dragons. I'm the kind of writer and person who is led by the heat of the idea. I love mad complexity and beauty and the poetry of words. That's why my series intertwine and come out haphazardly, because I'm chasing one burning idea - an all-consuming storyline - that simply MUST be written. The muse wakes me at 4am begging for time at the keyboard. I fly dragons whilst washing the dishes an d produce at a manic rate. I want to use every waking hour for writing. I splash words on paper at 3-5,000 words per day. Not so fun when the muse is silent, or at best, misfiring. I'm not wanting for ideas. I have 4 or 5 ideas bubbling at any one time, but as I've been labouring on the 4th book of Aranya, to be entitled "Beautiful Fury", I've been struggling for months now to reach that place where the prose simply flows - where I know I produce my best writing. Partly this stems from a struggle wi

My heroines range from a 3-foot 11.5 inches Pygmy girl to the Shapeshifter Dragoness, Aranya, who is inches taller than her lanky father, King Beran, to the ultra-tall 6-foot and 7 inches (!!) Zhialeiana of my IsleSong series. Oh, and she's not done growing ... in all sorts of unexpected ways. That's what Dragons of Sea and Sky,  the 4th in the IsleSong series and also the sequel to Dragon Thief,  will reveal! Now, I've a treat for you. How's about a contemporary tale featuring a tall girl, The Law of Tall Girls  from the always excellent Joanne McGregor? (by the way, it's a #1 Bestseller on Amazon) When you really stand out, can you ever fit in? Seventeen-year-old Peyton Lane is a tall girl. So tall, it’s the only thing most people notice about her.  On impulse, she accepts a bet to prove she can be as attractive and desirable as other girls. Now she just needs to go on four dates (including the prom) with one of the guys on her very short list of v

I'm so delighted to announce the release of Dragonstar , the 4th and final (at this point!) volume in my epic dragon adventure series, Dragonfriend . " Ancient rivals. Awesome Dragon powers. In the crucible of battle, only the strongest will survive." As Hualiama discovers her powers and heritage, she must deal with a range of potent enemies, including Numistar Winterborn and her own mother, the Empress of the Dragon-Haters. But the fledgling Star Dragoness will be plunged into deeper and darker perils than anything she could have imagined. Even with Grandion the Tourmaline Dragon and Flicker, her twice-born friend at her side, this star must learn to shine, or be snuffed out forever. Purchase your copy of Dragonstar today! (Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited) I am now working on the 4th volume of Aranya's tale to complete that series as well. Do remember to check out my allied series set in the same world including The Pygmy Dragon and IsleSong .

Grab some summer sun with a win in the Summer Sunset Giveaway! The summer sun is setting, and soon it will be time for pumpkin spice and fall colors. So, why not celebrate the changing seasons with a new giveaway? This time FIVE lucky winners will score their choice of a new Kindle Fire or a $50 gift card! That's not all though! In our Summer Sunset block party giveaway, you'll meet ELEVEN fantastic, friendly authors, each of whom has a free book to give you. Check out the color key below to easily find the authors in the genres that fit your interests best, have fun, and may luck be on your side! Grab your chance here!

I'm delighted to announce the release of the third volume in my IsleSong series, The Girl who Swam with Whales. For those who know my books, the links and parallels in this series now become clear as the worlds of Shapeshifter Dragons and the oceanic world of Zhialeiana meet. Purchase The Girl who Swam with Whales here . I have deliberately kept the exact timelines off my website and public pages so as not to spoil the surprise ending of this trilogy. Further, it will not surprise you that this volume will be followed by another book to be called  Dragons of Sea and Sky,  but I have not yet decided exactly how the series/numbering will work as this book will link two of my existing series. I wish you a wondrous journey with a girl and her magical Whales!

I'm delighted to announce the forthcoming release of the third book in my bestselling IsleSong series, The Girl who Swam with Whales  on July 22nd, 2017. In this tale Zhialeiana will confront the Sea-Witch - but not all is as it seems! The link between the dragon-worlds of Aranya and Dragonfriend, and the water-world of IsleSong, comes to life in this third volume in a plot twist you will not see coming. When strength fails, will love prevail? Betrayed. Hunted by the Whales for the power of her Song. Snatched away from all she holds dear, Zhialeiana must journey to the farthest shores of the World-Sea, where she will confront the ultimate power of the age, the Sea-Witch and her draconic minions. Forsaking all else to the farewell of life-currents, My soul’s boundaries expanded, My grief ne’er sweeter, Thus, we parted. Yet, many dark secrets swirl within the life-current of a girl with the power to touch souls. Legends will rise. The darkness will resist. Ten thousand leagues

It's June and that means it is time to celebrate the majestic Unicorns. Seven authors from the Fellowship of Fantasy  have banded together to bring you this awesome giveaway. What's more, you have double the chance to win because we will have ... TWO WINNERS! That's right! One lucky winner will receive a unicorn mug (US winners only)  the other a SEVEN ebook Library including ...  Aerisia:Field of Battle—Sarah Ashwood  Feynard—Marc Secchia Deception—Kara Jaynes Toonopolis:Gemini—Jeremy Rodden Foxtails—Erica Laurie StormWarden: A Gods and Monsters Quest—Janeen Ippolito Spellsmith& Carver: Magicians' Rivalry—H. L. Burke So sign up via the Rafflecopter prize below here or at  http://www.fellowshipoffantasy.com/special-events a Rafflecopter giveaway

"Down, you mangy curs!" Ah, that has to be Shioni taking on Kalcha's hyena-men in the 6th book of the Shioni of Sheba series, released today! Full of surprises, secrets and the magic of ancient Ethiopia, this is one book you won't want to miss. Even if it comes with scabby hyenas. Available on Kindle to purchase or free on Kindle Unlimited. Hyenas are of course a classic choice of villain for African stories, for good reason. They slink, they stink, and they are very dangerous indeed. A hyena's bite is over 5 times stronger than your bite. While they prefer their meals dead or at least dying, dining niceties will not stop a hungry hyena. Kalcha has been busy brewing up a new set of nasty surprises for Shioni and her friends in this 6th volume of my bestselling Shioni of Sheba series, a truly African adventure set in the heart of the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia. Old friends and old worlds collide in this volume as we move closer to finding out who Shioni r

Announcing Whisper Alive, my new surprise release! Discover the power of a Whisper. When an evil warlock conjures his own nemesis, sparks will fly! Available on Kindle now . “Malevolence ignited her embryonic awareness. An inchoate, unspoken cry echoed from the depths of her soul: I am alive!” Conjured by the sadistic Warlock Sanfuri, Whisper faces a stark choice. Run with his message, or die. Beaten. Maimed. Bound by the Warlock’s unbreakable magical imperative, Whisper is forced to navigate the tortuous pathways of a labyrinth twenty miles deep, riven by Dragon-infested canyons and scorched by sunstrike. Now, she must use her unique Whisper skills to forge a path across the Sundering’s devastation and blaze a trail to Arbor, the City of Blue – dooming its Human population to the onslaught of Sanfuri’s Dragon army. Dying would solve everything. Or, she could refuse to be silenced, and make Sanfuri regret leaving a Whisper alive. Whisper is a magical enigma of yore, and the

Pirates, Sea-Dragons and oceanic fantasy! It's new release time again and I'm delighted to present for your reading pleasure, The Girl who Loved the Whales , the second volume in my Islesong series. Now, please remember that the first volume is in its second edition - you need to read the last 3 chapters of The Girl who Sang with Whales (at least) or you may be confused. Please update your Kindle. This tale is a journey from darkness into light, a formative and ultimately beautiful revelation of Zhialeiana's background and origins, and features another gorgeous cover from  Victorine Lieske . Swim away with The Girl who Loved the Whales today! (Sneaky confession: I have already finished drafting book 3 as well - that's coming soon too) Singer of Sea-Dragons. A terrible secret possesses her soul. Yet, the journey into darkness has barely begun. For the powers of nightsong, of dread and terror and pain, have laid claim upon the life-current of a girl with a m

In today's guest post I am delighted to introduce the work of Missy Sheldrake, an author/illustrator of no small talent, author of The Keepers of the Wellsprings epic fantasy. The artwork is simply gorgeous - here's a picture of one of the characters, Flit:   Now, without further ado, let's hear from Missy herself: I’m so excited to announce the fourth book in my Keepers of the Wellsprings series: Call of Hywilkin , which will be released on Amazon March 3! If you haven’t read the previous books yet, read on for a quick crash course on the series. On release day, March 3, I’’ll be offering books 1-3 free to celebrate the release of book 4! (Marc says: Over   here )     When I started writing and illustrating this series, I really wanted to tell a story that was rich with fantasy, but not overly dark or mired with war and violence. I wanted to show the light side of fantasy: the cheerful, magical, uplifting side which I always drink up whenever it emer

This Valentine's Day, the awesome authors at Fellowship of Fantasy have banded together to provide an awesome selection of free and discount Fantasy and Speculative Fiction stories. Browse the titles, select as many as your heart desires, and discover your next favorite author! All Fellowship of Fantasy titles are author rated with a guaranteed content level no higher than PG-13, so you shouldn't encounter graphic sex, gratuitous violence, or excessive language. As pricing can be subject to the whims of the vendors, please verify that the deals are, in fact, still active before purchasing. Thank you! Bargain Books (priced at 99 cents) Fellowship of  Fantasy Rebirth—Frank B. Luke- Amazon Seven Deadly Tales—Frank B. Luke- Amazon The Hidden Level—AJ Bakke- Amazon To Save Two Worlds—AJ Bakke- Amazon The Regency Shifter Series—KM Carroll- Amazon — iTunes — Barnes and Noble Academy of Secrets—Michael Carney- Author Website Sunbolt—Intisar Khanani- Amaz