And who doesn’t need a good laugh or pick-me-up from time to time? After the trip to Colorado to the Superstars Writing Seminar, listening through this was just the thing I needed on the drive back. Once my article about the Seminar has been published on Scifi.radio I’ll link everyone to it.
Now… Back to John and more.
Killing Chance by John Drake, Narrated by Bryan Standbury
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. John’s works are as good if not better than Douglas Adams. Just the right amount of snark to cause even the most stoic of resting bitch faces to break with a giggle-snort.
Sending his human resources manager on a reconnaissance mission to the great Jin city of Rhizun seemed like a good idea to Genghis Khan at the time, until a serendipitous scroll appears with revelations of a secret heir to the khanate. To save his legacy, Genghis sends his Mongol horde into Jin lands with nothing more than the fiercest army the world has ever known and several hundred of Captain Kupcayk’s famous buns. Unfortunately for Genghis, his successor is on the wrong side of the city walls.
Recent Releases
The Raven and The Crow: The Gray Throne
The long-awaited sequel to The Raven and The Crow: Dark Storm Rising is finally here and available in ebook format. If you enjoyed Dark Storm Rising, The Gray Throne is sure to hook onto your heartstrings and take you for one hell of an adventure.
Marked for death by a powerful demon mage,
brother swordsman Kildare and Zedaine make their way toward the volatile city of Gallanse. When their journey takes a turn for the worst, they are left with no recourse but to trust in a wayward Triton of the Crystalline Sea in the hope he can lead them to their destination in time.
Locked in a cell atop the Gray Spire, Princess Lydia stands accused of murder. Abandoned by her lover, the princess rises to the challenge and embarks on a desperate plan to win back her freedom. Hiding in the shadows of the lower city, Macklore, ambassador of Brisbane, works frenetically to prove his innocence and that of the princess. Hounded on all sides, Macklore must choose between saving his love, or fulfilling his duties as ambassador of the realm.
Unknown to them all, a great evil stirs. Chameleon, a tribeswoman and descendent of the doomed people of the Alo-Shen, holds the key to halting the return of an ancient enemy. Demons, banished some four millennia past, strive to make their way back to the only world to thwart their power. Along with the mysterious psychic Ty, Chameleon must convince her xenophobic leaders to unlock the secrets of their past in order to defeat the demons yet to come.
In a world of swords and sorcery, a city of blood and chaos, only one can rise and command the great city of Gallanse. Only one can claim the title as the High Lord of Shaara. Only one can ascend the blood-soaked granite of the Gray Throne.
Paranormal City
Welcome to Paranormal City!
There’s hospitality for all here, be you vampire, demon, walking dead, or one of the werepeople. We’ve something for everyone, no matter what your needs or tastes.
Listen to some of the tales of those who live here. They’ll tell you this is the greatest city in the world.
Oh, and mundanes are also welcome. Just try to fit in.
A Devil’s dozen tales from Paranormal City for your delight… and terror.
Coming soon and available on pre-order
Darkness in a Sky of Embers
There could be no doubt of the terrifying presence of the Helgrammaw…
She had seen them when the Ashfall came. The day of humanity’s upheaval. The day when the creatures arrived and her morbid curiosity drove her to see them again with her own eyes, and kill them.
“Mad” Madeline Yazzie, a young Ordnance Corps soldier on the front lines of humanity’s fight against the Helgrammaw, an unknown species overtaking the Earth, discovers the price of war and the nature of her enemy.
Staff of Chaos
When Raziel, the Angel of Mysteries, shows up at Catherine’s door, she knows nothing good will come from letting him in. She’s proven correct when she’s tricked into summoning the spirit of a deceased demon to help clear an innocent’s name.
Not only was Kevin Daniels a demon, but he was a keeper of the Staff of Chaos. A powerful artifact capable of destroying anything and anyone. Including the ever-thinning Veils. And it’s been stolen.
With only a few suspects, all demons, and little time, Catherine must locate the Staff before it’s used. To make matters worse, all sorts of chaos is occurring: from fights with her friends, to a furious purple-headed Minotaur bent on destruction. No one is safe from the influence of the Staff.
Can she locate the Staff of Chaos before it’s used? And even if she gets the Staff back, how will she repair the damage done to the Veils without sacrificing her life to do so?
Upcoming Open Calls
Misfits of Magic
Who doesn’t love a great fantasy story? In this open call, we are looking for fantasy stories that intrigue and entertain. Introduce us to your fantasy universe and take us on an adventure that we won’t forget.
Genre: Dark, Epic, High Fantasy / Sword & Sorcery.
Word Count: 7,000-10,000
Due date: March 1, 2022
Edited by: William Alan Webb and Kristina Holmes
Opening by: Piers Anthony
Anchor Author: James A. Owen
Email submissions to: threeravenspublishing @ gmail dot com with Misfits of Magic in the subject line
Please follow the Three Ravens submission guidelines that can be found here
JTF-13: Legacy
There is a thin wall between our world and that of the Fae and, during times of war, it is easily stepped through. The passions and emotions stirred by violence and combat bleed over, and the supernatural often awake from a long slumber to meddle in mortal affairs. Then also, there are the humans who purposely force that wall down seeking glory and power. Either way, there have always been those among us who have been willing to meet the supernatural threat with cold steel, burning hearts, and grim determination. In modern America, they are the men and women of Joint Task Force 13, those who have proven they have the mettle to confront soul blasting otherness on the battlefield. This unit, this organization, though, has been intertwined with our country since its birth. The name changes, but they are always there, ready to answer the call. Unknown, seeking no glory, asking no reward.
They hold the line … BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL.
Open Call Rules of Engagement
***NOTE*** Any submissions that do not adhere to standard Three Ravens Publishing guidelines will be immediately deleted.
Genre: Military Scifi / Military Fantasy / Alt History
Word Count: 5,000-10,000 words
Payment: Stories selected for publication in the upcoming Anthology(ies), will receive a percentage of sales divided equally between the contributing authors.
Due Date: Stories should be turned in NLT midnight, April 1, 2022, Eastern.
What we want:
We want fun and engaging stories of military members/units confronting the supernatural on the battlefield. We want to fall in love with the characters and ride along with them on their adventure. Stories centered around forces other than the branches of the United States armed forces are welcome, but there must be a JTF-13 tie-in at some point, even if it is at the end of the story.
Stories may take place anytime from the Revolutionary War up to 2015 and must adhere to Universe Canon. For clarification on creatures/ten/etc. or deviation requests, send us an email with your proposed change. If you would like to review the currently available titles in the JTF-13 universe, they are free for download from Kindle Unlimited at the links below. Or check out Dragon Slayer by Alex Piasecki, the story that initially kicked off the universe.
For group discussion, you may also join the JTF-13 Group on Facebook or the Three Ravens Publishing discord server (both listed below)
***Stories must adhere to universe Canon***
Three Ravens Publishing Submission Guidelines Three Ravens Submission Template JTF-13 Universe Bible JTF-13 (The Ten) Bible JTF-13 (The Ten) history TAPS Magazine Style Guide for Writers JTF-13 Origins JTF-13 Widowmakers Dragon Slayer by Alex Piasecki JTF-13 Facebook Authors Group
