Taerak's Void
(Book One of Fantastica)
A new series by multiple award winning author, M. R. Mathias
After finding a strange medallion and some maps with markings that no one in his village can understand, Braxton Bray decides to
The first instalment of The Tales of Bowen unfolds a mesmerizing anthology of narratives intricately woven together by a grand overarching storyline, set against the enchanting backdrop of the mystical realms of Dagonfell.
Ash Krafton has been in trouble all her life--for talking back. Now, her characters do it for her.
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Ash is a speculative fiction writer from the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania. She injoys writing poetry and fiction, both short stories and novels. Her urban fantasy series, The Books of the Demimonde, is available through Pink Narcissus Press.
Ash's biggest writing influence is music. Favorites include Rush, Lacuna Coil, Blind Guardian, and Nanci Griffith.
She also loves the work of artists like Michael Gaiman and Charles Vess. Images and words--two great tastes that taste great together.
Ash is also the proud recipient of a letter from reknown author Michael Moorcock--who replied to her emotionally-distraught fan letter with a polite but firm rebuttal. (He probably wanted to alternately hug and throttle her.)
Accomplishments
--Pushcart Prize Nominee for a work of poetry
--Six-time RWA competition finalist, including the Daphne du Maurier award for unpublished authors
--various state and national awards for novel-length fiction and poetry
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