#1 NYT bestselling author Terry Goodkind begins a new series set in the world of The Sword of Truth as fan favorite warrior woman Nicci explores new and fantastical realms.
One-time lieutenant of the evil Emperor Jagang, known as "Death's Mistress" and the "Slave Queen", the deadly Nicci captured Richard Rahl in order to convince him that the Imperial Order stood for the greater good. But it was Richard who converted Nicci instead, and for years thereafter she served Richard and Kahlan as one of their closest friends - and one of their most lethal defenders.
Now, with the reign of Richard and Kahlan finally stabilized, Nicci has set out on her own for new adventures. Her first job being to keep the unworldly prophet Nathan out of trouble...
This will launch an entirely new series and cast of characters centered on one of best-loved characters in the now-concluded Sword of Truth.
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A review of Michael Brachman's The Vuduri Companion
- Written by Seregil of Rhiminee
- Category: Reviews
Michael Brachman's The Vuduri Companion was published in October 2016.
Information about Michael Brachman:
Michael Brachman has a Ph.D. in Sensory Science with a minor in Computer Science. Rome's Revolution is his first science fiction series, depicting the enduring love between a man from the 21st century and a woman from the 35th century. Between the two of them, they fend off various threats to mankind. The science behind the science fiction is meticulously researched. It is so realistic, you will believe that these stories are true, they just haven't happened yet.
Links
www.michaelbrachman.com
www.romesrevolution.com
www.thearklords.com
www.romesevolution.com
www.talesofthevuduri.com
www.the-milkrun.com
www.thevuduricompanion.com
Information about The Vuduri Companion:
Behind every great adventure lie tales yet untold
The Vuduri Companion is a collection of 29 short stories and one novelette about the astounding and amazing 35th century world of Rome’s Revolution. Each chapter offers exciting backstories and fascinating glimpses behind the scenes of the people, places and technologies which inhabit this brave new world. Among the many stories within its covers, you will read about:
- The futurist who developed the Ark program
- Whatever became of the first colonists on Alpha Centauri
- Jack Henry’s secret bride
- The unlikely story of how Rome’s parents met
- How the Vuduri rescued the damaged Ark II
- Rei’s resurrection
- and much, much more
Also included is the original 1973 version of VIRUS 5, the precursor to Rome's Revolution. This first draft was written over 40 years ago and it is both interesting and quite amusing to see what elements were retained and which were discarded leading up to the modern version. In addition, this book contains two brand new short stories written exclusively for this volume entitled “The Invisible Man” and “The Immortals”. “The Invisible Man” tells the tale of the scientist who invented electro-gravity and the dark matter diode which lies at the heart of the Casimir Pump and the PPT star-drive. “The Immortals” continues the adventure of Rome and Rei the day after they discover they have been granted virtual immortality.
This volume should appeal to all fans of Rome's Revolution, The Ark Lords, Rome's Evolution and The Milk Run and who are always looking to learn more. So pick up a copy of The Vuduri Companion and take a trip back to the fascinating, eye-opening 35th century. You’ll love what you find there.
A REVIEW OF MICHAEL BRACHMAN'S THE VUDURI COMPANION
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A review of C. T. Phipps' Cthulhu Armageddon
- Written by Seregil of Rhiminee
- Category: Reviews
C. T. Phipps' Cthulhu Armageddon was published by Crossroad Press in August 2016.
Information about C. T. Phipps:
C. T. Phipps is a lifelong student of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. An avid tabletop gamer, he discovered this passion led him to write and turned him into a lifelong geek. He is a regular blogger on "The United Federation of Charles".
Information about Cthulhu Armageddon:
“Under an alien sky where gods of eldritch matter rule, the only truth is revenge.”
Cthulhu Armageddon is the story of a world 100 years past the rise of the Old Ones which has been reduced to a giant monster-filled desert and pockets of human survivors (along with Deep Ones, ghouls, and other “talking” monsters).
John Henry Booth is a ranger of one of the largest remaining city-states when he’s exiled for his group’s massacre and suspicion he’s “tainted.” Escaping with a doctor who killed her husband, John travels across the Earth’s blasted alien ruins to seek the life of the man who killed his friends.
It’s the one thing he has left.
A REVIEW OF C. T. PHIPPS' CTHULHU ARMAGEDDON
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An interview with Betsy Dornbusch
- Written by Seregil of Rhiminee
- Category: Interviews
Risingshadow has had the honour of interviewing Betsy Dornbusch.
Betsy Dornbusch writes epic fantasy, and has dabbled in science fiction, thrillers, and erotica. Her short fiction has appeared in over a dozen magazines and anthologies, and she's the author of three novellas. Her first fantasy novel came out in 2012 and her latest trilogy, Books of the Seven Eyes, wraps up with Enemy in 2017. Silver Scar, a standalone future fantasy thriller, also drops in 2017.
In her free time, she herds her teenagers (like cats, only they talk back), snowboards, air jams at punk rock concerts, and follows Denver sports teams. She's just a quick google away by her name or Sex Scenes at Starbucks.
Click here to visit her official website.
AN INTERVIEW WITH BETSY DORNBUSCH
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A review of Lady Dilke's The Outcast Spirit and Other Stories
- Written by Seregil of Rhiminee
- Category: Reviews
Lady Dilke's The Outcast Spirit and Other Stories was published by Snuggly Books in November 2016.
Information about Lady Dilke:
Lady Dilke (1840-1904), born Emily Francis Strong, was an author, art historian, feminist and trade unionist. She wrote numerous articles and books on art, in both English and French, and, during her lifetime, published two darkly themed collections of short stories titled The Shrine of Death and Other Stories (1886) and The Shrine of Love and Other Stories (1891).
Information about The Outcast Spirit and Other Stories:
There is nothing else quite like the short stories of Lady Dilke in the annals of English literature, and even readers who have little sympathy with their stylistic affectations, allegorical pretensions and harrowing conclusions are likely to admit that they have a peculiar fascination. Those who find some resonance in their psychological ambience might easily think them touched with genius. The simple fact that they are so unusual is a great asset in itself, from the viewpoint of lovers of exotica, but they are not peculiar merely for the sake of cultivating unconventionality. Seen as an assembly, in fact, their visionary element acquires an extra dimension of coherency, and also manifests a marked evolution, from the slightly tentative experimental ventures of the stories in The Shrine of Death to the triptych of masterpieces constituted by "The Hangman’s Daughter," "The Triumph of the Cross" and "The Mirror of the Soul," which are truly remarkable works considered individually, but gain even more from being placed in the broad frame provided by this, the first comprehensive collection of the author’s fiction.
A REVIEW OF LADY DILKE'S THE OUTCAST SPIRIT AND OTHER STORIES
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GUEST POST: From Idea to Story by Deborah Sheldon
- Written by Seregil of Rhiminee
- Category: Guest Post
Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Deborah Sheldon.
About the author
Deborah Sheldon is a professional writer from Melbourne, Australia. Her short fiction has appeared in many well-respected magazines, journals and anthologies. Her latest releases include the horror novel, Devil Dragon, the crime-noir novellas, Dark Waters and Ronnie and Rita, and the horror collection, Perfect Little Stitches and other stories, all of which are with traditional publishers. The title story of her horror collection, ‘Perfect Little Stitches’, was nominated for an Australian Shadows Award. Other writing credits include television scripts, stage plays, magazine articles, non-fiction books (published by Reed Books and Random House), and award-winning medical writing.
Visit Deb at http://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com.
Links
Deborah Sheldon:
http://deborahsheldon.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/Deborah-Sheldon-936388749723500/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3312459.Deborah_Sheldon
Devil Dragon:
Perfect Little Stitches and Other Stories:
GUEST POST: From Idea to Story by Deborah Sheldon
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