The Authors
I have had the privilege of guiding many talented authors over the past two years. Some have proceeded to self-publish their novels and others have gone on to search for representation and a publisher for their work.
I’m very proud and thankful to have been chosen to assist them on their editing journey.
Wolves of Duty by Charlotte Murphy
ASPEN ANAI is the Female, one of three laecan children born under unique circumstances, known as the Triquetra.
Destined to usher in a new generation of Alpha wolves, Aspen has always known her purpose and is content being the gilded vessel for the two males who must compete for her, in physical challenges known as the Mating Games.
When fellow Triquetrian, Caius Caldoun threatens their traditions and social standing by refusing to compete in the games against current Alpha heir Sabre Riadnak; Aspen starts questioning her destiny and the motives of those she thought she could trust.
Thrust into political upheaval and social discord, Aspen is forced to choose between the duty she has always known and the happiness, freedom and love, she has only begun to taste.
The Weight of Rain by T. C. Emerys
“Living with pain, every day is different. Unfortunately, the world's expectations of me are the same.”
The Weight of Rain, T. C Emerys' debut collection of short stories, are set across Britain and Ireland. They are emotional, suspenseful and hopeful.
Eira is a young woman learning how to cope with chronic pain and the loss of her father. Ginger is struggling through Christmas day with a family she feels disconnected from. Claudia's husband took a train and didn't come back. Cathryn's wife is hiding something. Each of these people has loved and lost, and the rain falls on them just the same.
These stories show that there is always hope, even under the gloomiest of skies. Fans of Matt Haig will love these delicate, sad and hopeful stories.
Office Aliens by Rory Moores
A depressed and neurotic office worker is given the promotion of a lifetime, when he is chosen to train Aliens, from a failed invasion, to replace low-level admin staff working in New Zealand's public service.
His first hire is John, an Alien with a secret...Unlike his dimwitted fellow Aliens, John is a genius and possesses telekinetic superpowers!
When our "hero" discovers this, him and John hatch a plan to overthrow the government to free the people of New Zealand, and the Aliens, from the drudgery of office life.
Will they succeed? Are the aliens in on the plan? Is John leading our narrator on? Will these management meetings ever end?
Find out in Office Aliens: a controversial black comedy satirising office life and starring Aliens, Vladimir Lenin, senior management douche-bags, and the most unbalanced HR representative you will ever meet...
The Hub by Audrey M. Stevens
Book Three of the Parlor Series
It's been ten years since Andy left her home and her life of comfort to venture into the Ferrals. Sarah and Aria's lives were greatly impacted by Andrea's decision to liberate a group of men from their Hub. Even now, as young adults, they still feel the pain and confusion from her betrayal.
Andy however, finds herself chasing Deed's dream of a revolution as she risks her life to spread the truth to the women of a Hub. Follow the three sisters as they each navigate their reasons for existence and face the challenges that come along with unexpected change.
Book One of the Faete of Magic Series
There was once peace and prosperity in the realm of Daearen, but war has torn the lands apart and scattered the people into two factions: those who willingly bend the knee to the self-appointed Queen Morrigan, and those who refuse. As the life force known as awen is slowly diminishing, the fight to relinquish the invading forces is growing ever more desperate.
In the city of Keinuka, Barret Borrowmag—the son of a prominent general—plots against his father while the succubus Penixia is torn between her growing love for the handsome rebel and the loyalty she holds for her mistress, the Queen.
Sent on a journey across the countryside by his older brother, Helmer Borrowmag finds himself far from home. He is equipped with the knowledge that he has a role to play and there is only one place where he might find answers: the Colony.
In the Colony, the Fae Keena is stepping into the role of warrior, though she would rather become a healer. A new power has begun to manifest itself within her, one that whispers words of consolation while tempting her to give into its fury. She knows she mustn’t, but she can feel her control slipping and is fearing where this new path might take her.
The threat of Morrigan hangs over one and all, the draining awen leaving a connection to magic unstable and as times draw close for a great clash, the fates of those involved will grow increasingly intertwined, calling for sacrifices to be made so that balance may be restored.
Queen of Ash and Ruin by D. M. Swartwout
Book Two of the Faete of Magic Series
Amidst a world in chaos, the fates of Morrigan, Enid, Keena, Helmer, Barret, and Penixia intertwine in a tapestry of turmoil. As Morrigan approaches the rebel stronghold, the warriors of Mina brace themselves for a battle that threatens to consume them all.
Enid, ever hopeful, seeks the aid of the gods, praying for a miracle to save her people from the oncoming storm.
Keena is drawn ever closer to the one she loves while facing the complexities of her own magic and the dangers that surround her.
Helmer wishes for a connection with his blood relatives amidst rising tensions within the rebel community.
Barret and Penixia plan to take down the tyrant Curor Borrowmag and free their people from his oppressive rule.
Morrigan seeks the final nail in the rebel coffin: the inhalation of Mina and all who dwell within her walls.
As these individual struggles intertwine, the fragile tapestry our characters move within threatens to unravel at any moment. As the pressure mounts, each of them will have their own part to play in securing its salvation.
Or bringing about its doom.
Gods of Wrath and Ruin by D. M. Swartwout
Editorial Assessment
Through an editorial assessment (also known as an editorial review) an author gains deeper insight into the nooks and crannies of their story, the ones that are easy to miss when you have a whole world to keep track of. I’m lucky to have gotten to read and leave notes on some truly engaging and beautifully crafted novels.
The Stones Stay Silent by Danny Ride
When a deadly plague sweeps the land, the priests of the Parents accuse those deemed to have incurred the gods' wrath. Leiander, unmarried and with interests unbecoming to the woman people consider him to be, flees for his life.
With the Night Demon Kevv'ach by his side and his deepest wish undiminished, he journeys to the Great Lith, said to still channel the magic of the Parents. He will beseech the gods to remake his body in the image of the Father, so the world sees him as his true self:
Leiander.
Missing for seven years, no one ever searched for Todd Byrne.
Until today.
Hired to locate the missing man, Pear Marquez traverses the globe.
But someone is working against her.
Who? And why?
Seven Years Missing is a standalone novel with characters familiar to those who've read Related By Murder. Elise is back. And so is book club.