Author – Charlotte Bond Pages – 160 Genre – High Fantasy Publishing Information – Tor Books, 29th October, 2024 Blurb Orpheus meets A Natural History of Dragons in a tale of death, honor and true love’s embrace. It seemed the afterlife was bustling. Cursed by the previous practitioner in her new role, and following an…Continue reading “The Bloodless Princes – Review”
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King Alfred’s Daughter – Review
Author – David Stokes Pages – 300 Genre – Historical Fiction Publishing Information – 28th March 2023, Book Guild Publishing Blurb King Alfred is dead and the achievements that made him great are in jeopardy. Rebels challenge the succession of his son Edward to the Wessex throne, and his old ally in Mercia is sick.Continue reading “King Alfred’s Daughter – Review”
The best self-published books I’ve ever read
A post up for you today of the best self published books I’ve ever reviewed on Spells & Spaceships. I have so much love for indie press books too, although today’s post is purely on self published books, where the author has taken care of everything themselves. I have a lot of admiration for theContinue reading “The best self-published books I’ve ever read”
Ràn’s Daughters – Review
Author – Kaitlin Felix Genre – Historical Fiction (Norse) Pages – 439 Publishing Information – Outland Entertainment, March 4th 2025 Blurb Gyda Fiskwif and her all-women crew of Viking merchants set out to Al-Andalus only to discover that treachery, rather than treasure, lies in wait. A vengeful fire to reclaim her ship, her treasure, andContinue reading “Ràn’s Daughters – Review”
Cover Reveal of Ràn’s Daughters & Interview with Kaitlin Felix
Hi folks, it is a massive pleasure today to be bringing you the cover reveal of Kaitlin Felix’s Norse Saga, Ràn’s Daughters! Not only this, I’m also thrilled to share the interview we had a lot of fun with! The blurb will come first followed by the awesome cover. Our interview follows which I highlyContinue reading “Cover Reveal of Ràn’s Daughters & Interview with Kaitlin Felix”
The Crystal Heir – Cover Reveal
Hi folks! Today I have a new cover reveal for you – the second book of Realm Reachers and direct sequel to Brendan Noble’s The Crimson Court. This book is The Crystal Heir and you can read the blurb a little further down this page. Release Information The book will be launching with a fullContinue reading “The Crystal Heir – Cover Reveal”
Sledge Vs The Labyrinth – Review
Author – Nick Horvath Pages – 328 Genre – Noir Action Thriller Publishing Info – Self Published, 31st October 2023 Blurb When his former lover, Kiira, finds herself the target of a mysterious dark web assassin network, modern-day gladiator, Einarr “Sledge” Laukkanen, embarks on a blood-spattered mission to uncover who lurks at its heart. ButContinue reading “Sledge Vs The Labyrinth – Review”
The Tale of the Tailor and the Three Dead Kings – Review
Author – Dan Jones Pages – 56 Genre – Medieval Ghost Story (Retelling) Publishing Information – Head of Zeus, October 14th, 2021 Blurb One winter, in the dark days of King Richard II, a tailor was riding home on the road from Gilling to Ampleforth. It was dank, wet and gloomy; he couldn’t wait toContinue reading “The Tale of the Tailor and the Three Dead Kings – Review”
An Interview with Mark Cushen
It’s interview time and Mark Cushen is here! Mark is the author of the upper middle grade Garlan Greatheart books and I have to say, has some great interview answers for you. Check out our interview below: Hi Mark and welcome to Spells & Spaceships, it’s a pleasure to have you. Hi Alex, thanks forContinue reading “An Interview with Mark Cushen”
An Interview with L. V. Russell
Hi all, I’m pleased to present an interview with horror author L. V. Russell. This was a really fun interview and I hope you enjoy it! Hi Lydia, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to Spells & Spaceships for the first time! Thank you so much for interviewing me! And Happy New Year! I haveContinue reading “An Interview with L. V. Russell”
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