DRAVEN'S LIGHT - Cover Reveal!

The time has come at long last to reveal the cover for Draven's Light, the newest novella set in the Tales of Goldstone Wood! Well, I say novella . . . really, at 50,000 words, it's more of a short novel. Significantly smaller than your average Goldstone Wood novel, but a good-sized chunk of story even so.

I've been sitting on this cover for a while now due to some changes in our planned release date. But I am very pleased to finally be able to present to you . . .

 

In the Darkness of the Pit

The Light Shines Brightest 

Drums summon the chieftain’s powerful son to slay a man in cold blood and thereby earn his place among the warriors. But instead of glory, he earns the name Draven, “Coward.” When the men of his tribe march off to war, Draven remains behind with the women and his shame. Only fearless but crippled Ita values her brother’s honor. 

The warriors return from battle victorious yet trailing a curse in their wake. One by one the strong and the weak of the tribe fall prey to an illness of supernatural power. The secret source of this evil can be found and destroyed by only the bravest heart. 

But when the curse attacks the one Draven loves most, can this coward find the courage he needs to face the darkness? 

Coming May 25, 2015

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So what do you think, dear Imps? Are you excited for this newest adventure? Which, by the way, is set the farthest back in the history of the Near World of any of the Tales so far! Long before the Dragonwitch, when the Brothers Ashiun still walked the Near World, building the Houses of Lights . . .

You can read an exciting excerpt for the story here. Also, by clicking here, you can learn how this story came to be!

Draven's Light is available for pre-order in paperback now. You can help spread the word by sharing this blog button and purchase link:

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Oh, and would you like to see what the print book will look like with its wrap-around cover? Because I'm happy to show you . . .

This cover was designed by a very talented young artist, Mihaela Voicu. You can visit her on Facebook and see more of her lovely work! The image she created is the perfect fit for this story, incorporating many subtle details and depicting the atmosphere of darkness and adventure I had hoped to see. This is easily one of my favorite covers for this series . . .

To celebrate this reveal, I am offering advance reader copies of Draven's Light to three lucky winners! These copies will be beautiful print versions with all the fun formatting details and will be sent to the winners a few months before the official release date. So if you're curious to read Draven's Light before everyone else, do enter your name in the giveaway below!
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Big thank you to all the bloggers who have kindly participated in this reveal with me, helping to share the word about this new project! You folks are great, and I really appreciate your efforts:

Ana at Butterflies of the Imagination

Robin at Robin’s Nest 212

Amanda at Cozy Writer’s Den

Miss Melody Muffin at The Splendor Falls on Castle Walls

Allison at The Heart of Storytelling

Annie at Letters from Annie (Douglass) Lima

Beka at The Other World

Hannah  at The Writer’s Window

Kendra at Knitted by God’s Plan

Rachel at Rachel Starr Thomson

Kasey at The Story Sanctuary

Rebekah at Backing Books

Julie at Of Quasars and Feathers

Amber at The Wonderings of One Person

Athelas Hale at Red Lettering

Rachel at Rachel Rossano’s Words

Heather at Heather Day Gilbert

Heather at The Book Matrix

Heidi at LDS and Lovin’ It

Rina at Rina’s Reading

Carol at Worthy 2 Read

CJ Darlington

Jenelle at Jenelle Schmidt

Rosalie at Not All By My Lonesome

Amber Stokes at Seasons of Humility

Shannon McDermott at ShannonMcDermott.com

Gillian at Of Battles, Dragons and Swords Adamant

Stephanie Ricker at Quoth the Girl

Morgan at MorganBusse.com

Tammy at Bluerose’s Heart

Dorian at Dorian Writes

Ashlee at Finding the True Fairy Tale

Jasmine at Montana Made

Emily Rachelle at Emily Rachelle Writes

Maria at Artsy Bookworm

Meagan at Blooming with Books

Jennette at J.L. Mbewe                

Katie at Too Read or Not Too Read       

Clara at To Find a Castle 

JoJo at JoJo’s Corner

Dena at Batch of Books

Serena at Edgy Inspirational Romance

Ghost Ryter  at Anything Everything

Rachel at Bookworm

Michelle at Love 2 Read Love 2 Write

Sarah at Xenithar’s Lair

Joy at Fullness of Joy

Faye at Labor Not in Vain

Rebecca at A Curious Thrill

Olivia at A Sapphire Chamber

Savannah at Savannah Jay’s Workshop