Hey, we have a novel incoming...

​   This is exciting. Our first published novel, Freedom's Vow, is up for preorder now. Karen and I have written more than a few, but there has to be a time when you stop just producing and instead start sharing. This is the first novel in an already-written trilogy, the Shepherd Trilogy set in our Greek-inspired Three Seas setting. The back-of-the-book blurb catches us pretty well:

Stand tall, Citizens. Shields up. Spears out. Hold to the Passion of Courage!

In the Land of the Three Seas, two city-states stand at the brink of war. The polis of Helemar faces destruction as the hoplite armies of their enemies prepare for battle, and their own sons and brothers pick up the spear and sword to defend their home.

Arete of Helemar has only lived a life of slavery, and knows little of war. Her world is upended when she and her master discover she is a Shepherd, one who has the mystic talent to kindle Passion in the hearts of people. Passions of rage, fear, courage, and joy, all rise and fall at her will, and there are soldiers, politicians and rich men who will seek to use talent for their own purposes.

Fifteen years ago Arete’s friend Philon, a soldier of Colike, witnessed a single Shepherd destroy his army and take his people captive. Seeking not to control, but to understand the ability behind the destruction, he joins Arete on her quest to repay a debt, venturing where not even the creatures of myth dare to tread.

As Arete and Philon seek answers, the city-states clash, each exploiting the talents of their own Shepherds, and a greater unknown threat is growing. A power may yet rise that will lead to the destruction of all, one brought about by the war and the talent itself.

An epic tale set in a Hellenistic world that is both familiar and yet fantastical, in place that just may very well be real … somewhere and somewhen.

   It's epic fantasy, high on adventure, something right up the alley of most of you who read this. The setting is secondary-world (so not Our Earth), and not anywhere near Ye Olde England, but the Greek influence makes it familiar too. If you're interested in reading something set in the Three Seas before buying, we have a novelette in the world as a freebie for signing up for our newsletter. Hey, free fiction, check it out.
   I'm proud of this story. I think it's really good, hitting the spot for anyone who loved reading fantasy before "Hard Magic", LitRPG, and Romantasy consumed the whole genre. Everyone who's read it so far enjoyed it too...and frankly, that's the most gratifying part of the whole thing. I'd still love it if you'd be able to check it out (and hey, it's on Kindle Unlimited, so you can even do that for free if you have a promotional month). I know this is good enough to be successful but in the Year A.D. 2026, that's only part of it. There are a ton of books being released out there every week, and it's hard even for something well-made to get noticed. We're releasing this whole trilogy regardless of sales but this is something we'd love to be able to do a lot more, so if you could help Karen and I out in this, we'd be forever grateful. 
​   On to adventure, my friends....