https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news daily 0.75 2025-08-28 https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/pubdaythelinguist monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/f8c151e4-720a-4b17-8d31-445ad7e0b3c3/1.png News - Publication day for the linguist! Today is publication day! The next installment in the cozy romantic fantasy novella series comes today, and it kicks off the story of Neta and Antoine. Arguably my favorite couple in this series but… we won’t let the other two couples know. The Lingiust: Neta does not trust the Fresians who enter their remote lands to cut down their trees. However, she does trust her elders and will not allow her fellow tribesmen to treat their guests unkindly. But after stopping one attack, she inadvertently becomes the cultural guide for the foreign linguist, Antoine. Though she does not want the task, she can’t deny that something is intriguing about this kind foreigner. Antoine knows the Karish do not trust him. After many years as a linguist, Antoine is excited to experience the Karish lands and prove that studying cultures can help bridge divides. He did not expect the hostility that greeted the arrival of the Fresian foresters. Antoine is torn between serving his country and proving trustworthy to the Karish, especially the one kind tribeswoman, Neta. As their cultures pull them apart, Neta and Antoine must choose between loyalty to their people and their fledgling bond. Order your copy now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/next-installment monthly 0.5 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/85bf38ec-0bf0-4451-a4f2-9b47b1393fcf/The+Linguist+Ebook+Cover.jpg News - The Linguist is coming August 28th! Tales of the Karish continues with The Linguist - NEXT WEEK! Eirlin and Leiv's story was told in Bone Beads and Trees in Spring, but the story of the Karish tribe doesn't end there. The next installment continues with Neta and Antoine, and their story comes next Thursday, August 28th! The Lingiust: Neta does not trust the Fresians who enter their remote lands to cut down their trees. However, she does trust her elders and will not allow her fellow tribesmen to treat their guests unkindly. But after stopping one attack, she inadvertently becomes the cultural guide for the foreign linguist, Antoine. Though she does not want the task, she can’t deny that something is intriguing about this kind foreigner. Antoine knows the Karish do not trust him. After many years as a linguist, Antoine is excited to experience the Karish lands and prove that studying cultures can help bridge divides. He did not expect the hostility that greeted the arrival of the Fresian foresters. Antoine is torn between serving his country and proving trustworthy to the Karish, especially the one kind tribeswoman, Neta. As their cultures pull them apart, Neta and Antoine must choose between loyalty to their people and their fledgling bond. Pre-Order the ebook now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/lastchance monthly 0.5 2025-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/796a2901-dbb6-4c11-ae50-d3b721f37f8d/Read+me+for+free.png News - Get Bone beads for free (before it’s too late!) Big announcement! Bone Beads will be no longer be a sign-up bonus. When I first published Bone Beads, I made it free for anyone who subscribed to my newsletter. Now that it is part of a series of six novellas, it no longer works well for it to be accessible in ebook separately than the rest of the novellas. Instead, Bone Beads will be on Kindle Unlimited! To allow an easy reading experience, I will be uploading Bone Beads onto Kindle Unlimited (KU) along with Trees in Spring and the rest of the Tales of the Karish novellas! And if you don't have KU? Bone Beads will be only .99¢! To keep the cost of reading the introduction to the Tales of the Karish low, Bone Beads will be only .99¢ to purchase. This will allow any new reader an easy introduction point to the novella series while also allowing an easy transition to the rest of the novellas. But here's what I suggest... If you're reading this now, grab Bone Beads FOR FREE! I have everything set up to upload Bone Beads onto Amazon, but I am holding out for a week to give readers a chance to still get Bone Beads for FREE through a sign-up to my newsletter. If you haven’t yet read Bone Beads, click here to get it now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/treesinspringpublication monthly 0.5 2025-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/0275231a-ed2b-4f2b-8147-2167c98960a3/7.jpg News - Trees in Spring Publication Day It’s here! The next installment of the Tales of the Karish is officially out in the world. Happy book birthday, Trees in Spring! Blurb: Eirlin is focused on her training as a candidate, a welcome distraction from the anticipation of seeing Leiv again. However, when the census taker from the capital returns unexpectedly to Kaighton, Eirlin travels with her father to see him. This was not the reunion she had prepared for and a new fear takes root as she faces more than just the uncertainty of her relationship. Leiv has returned to Kaighton with news that will change the future of the Karish tribe: the South has encroached upon their border. But while he should be focused on the impending conflict his news will bring, he is distracted by Eirlin. They parted with the promise of more, but upon seeing her again, he does not know how to move forward with her. As change looms over the Karish lands, Eirlin and Leiv must figure out how to face the unknown together — or fall away from each other. Haven’t read the first novella, Bone Beads, yet? Then click here to solve those issues now! Ready to read the next one? Then click here! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/treesinspringcover monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/9ac5d516-489f-479e-bbfd-6c12c248d761/Trees+in+Spring+Ebook.jpg News - Trees in Spring Cover Reveal Trees in Spring, the next installment in the cozy romantic fantasy novella series, Tales of the Karish, officially has a cover! Blurb: Eirlin is focused on her training as a candidate, a welcome distraction from the anticipation of seeing Leiv again. However, when the census taker from the capital returns unexpectedly to Kaighton, Eirlin travels with her father to see him. This was not the reunion she had prepared for and a new fear takes root as she faces more than just the uncertainty of her relationship. Leiv has returned to Kaighton with news that will change the future of the Karish tribe: the South has encroached upon their border. But while he should be focused on the impending conflict his news will bring, he is distracted by Eirlin. They parted with the promise of more, but upon seeing her again, he does not know how to move forward with her. As change looms over the Karish lands, Eirlin and Leiv must figure out how to face the unknown together — or fall away from each other. Haven’t read Bone Beads yet? Aren’t sure if you’ll get an email from me about Trees in Spring? Then click here to solve those issues now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/title-and-blurb-reveal monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/64121121-02bc-40cf-a544-2cc7c2b08348/2.jpg News - Title and Blurb Reveal Tales of the Karish will soon have its second novella, so it’s about time to reveal the title and blurb to Bone Beads’ sequel! Title: Trees in Spring Blurb: Eirlin is focused on her training as a candidate, a welcome distraction from the anticipation of seeing Leiv again. However, when the census taker from the capital returns unexpectedly to Kaighton, Eirlin travels with her father to see him. This was not the reunion she had prepared for and a new fear takes root as she faces more than just the uncertainty of her relationship. Leiv has returned to Kaighton with news that will change the future of the Karish tribe: the South has encroached upon their border. But while he should be focused on the impending conflict his news will bring, he is distracted by Eirlin. They parted with the promise of more, but upon seeing her again, he does not know how to move forward with her. As change looms over the Karish lands, Eirlin and Leiv must figure out how to face the unknown together — or fall away from each other. Stay tuned for more information about the WHEN of publishing and check-in on your email for a chance to be part of the ARC team! Haven’t read Bone Beads yet? Aren’t sure if you’ll get an email from me about Trees in Spring? Then click here to solve those issues now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/big-announcement monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/8427d367-f249-4d06-9635-61e9efce098a/Screen+Shot+2025-04-29+at+12.55.59+PM.png News - Big Announcement! On February 9, 2023, I published Bone Beads a cozy romantic fantasy novella that is free to read for subscribers to my newsletter. Little did I know then that this story wasn’t done. The characters continued to develop in my mind until it became apparent that there was more to tell from this world... So, I decided. My cozy romantic fantasy novella will now be part of a series! Tales of the Karish will span the lives of multiple characters as they navigate their changing world and growing relationships with one another. Think: cozy campfires, warm cups of tea, sitting beneath the shady boughs of evergreen trees… I’m finishing up the second installment of this novella series, so stay tuned for more updates! Haven’t read Bone Beads yet? Well, it’s still free to read with a newsletter signup, so grab it now and get ready for the next installment! Grab it now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/holiday2024 monthly 0.5 2025-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/22a6b274-a507-4aaa-a851-ab11979e0e48/1.png News - Christmas Discount Celebrate the holiday season with a discount! Whether you’re looking for a little splurge for yourself or searching for the right present for the booklover in your life, here are some deals you won’t want to miss! Looking for a fantasy action/adventure story with redemption, dragons, and snarky banter? Seven Lives Saved is marked down to just $.99 ebook, or you could snag a physical copy for $9.99! Click me to buy! If you’re more in the mood for a cozy winter book to read while the weather is cold, grab Bone Beads for $4.30 and couple it with a warm mug of cocoa and a fuzzy blanket. Click me to buy! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/publishorperish monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/9d595d34-5c1d-47a5-9915-d3388187e307/Pop.jpg News - Publish or Perish In October 2023 I announced a hiatus of my writing platform as I prepared to welcome my second child. A year later, that hiatus had no end date. I had not intended for the hiatus to go on for so long. With a due date in January, I expected perhaps after a month or two I would resume my writing and content creation. But as day after day slipped by, I found that amid postpartum fatigue and the upheaval of our lives in an unexpected move, I had no creative energy to even consider the mammoth writing task. As October 2024 approached, I felt guilty as I realized that a whole year had passed since my “temporary” hiatus. In the back of my mind, the old moniker “publish or perish” from the academic realm began to circle in my head. In self-publishing, I had fallen for the trap: producing was the thief of joy. There were emails to send, content to film, reels to edit, free novellas to write, a schedule to keep, and the looming pressure to create or be lost in the tidal wave of other works. “To be successful in self-publishing you need to write to market and write a lot, the more you produce the more traction you get!” I was introduced to a rapid release (book releases literal months apart!) and the pressure to produce and produce quickly rose. https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/hiatus monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/079668d6-3718-4673-b678-5932f0de5406/Haiatus.png News - hiatus Not the kind of post I expected, or wanted, to share, but what I think is necessary. For the next few months I’m taking a step back from all my plans and instead focusing on what my body and family needs. Mainly: preparing for this new little one to come. Otherwise, during this interlude I’ll be focusing on the simple joy of reading and diving deeper into my story ideas and rediscovering what sparks keeps me going as I write them. Social media won’t like my prolonged absence, but oh well! Until the new year! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/sls1year monthly 0.5 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/22256ce1-bf72-41d7-bd9f-1119726ed4ba/Screen+Shot+2023-07-14+at+12.45.48+PM.png News - Seven Lives Saved is One year old! One year ago today I published my debut novel. It was a day full of excitement and nerves as I saw my book officially launched for the world to see. I had always dreamed of publishing my stories, and it’s still surreal that it’s actually done. July 14th, 2022 will be a special day in my life, and this book will hold a special place in my heart. I’m so grateful for everyone (family, friends, readers) who has supported me along this author journey. Seven Lives Saved will have many more birthdays to celebrate, and I pray the LORD allows me to add many other book birthdays to my calendar. https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/getcaughtreading monthly 0.5 2023-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/890eaa09-807e-46b3-a27a-2c0f786e91ce/2023+Get+Caught+Reading+IG.png News - Get Caught Reading Month May is Get Caught Reading Month, a month dedicated to encouraging people of any age to pick up a book and enjoy! So, to celebrate, here’s a special deal for the reader looking to get caught reading! During the first week of May, Seven Lives Saved will be only $.99 the first week of May! If you’ve been eyeing up the book, now is your chance to snatch it at a greatly reduced price! Grab it now! And while you’re picking up a new book to read, don’t forget that Bone Beads is always free to read. So, might as well click here to get that as well! Happy reading! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/freenovella-8j987 monthly 0.5 2023-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/a39032fc-23bf-487d-9f5f-e3f43c5f1522/Free+to+rea+%282%29.png News - Book + Bookmark Giveaway! - A bookmark to match the book? Sign me up! From now (2/7) to Valentine’s Day (2/14) I’m running a fun giveaway with the opportunity to win a signed physical copy of Bone Beads and two gorgeous matching bookmarks! What do you need to do to enter? Simply read and review Bone Beads! Official Rules: The giveaway begins February 7th at 12am EST and ends February 14th 12pm EST. Open to entrants in the USA. Entrants under 18 will need parental permission to enter. There will be ONE winner. The winner must provide their shipping information. Read and review the free ebook of Bone Beads by February 14th. Reviews can be posted anywhere, but the author (Lydia MacClaren) must either be tagged (IG/TT/Twitter/FB) or sent a screenshot of review (Goodreads/Storygraph/Personal Blog) to either her email (lydiamacclaren@gmail.com) or her IG Account (@lydiamacclaren) The giveaway is hosted by Lydia MacClaren, and is not affiliated with any of the platforms - i.e., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - on which it may be shared. Winners will be announced on Lydia’s social platforms (her blog, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and will be notified by her by private message. To receive the ebook of Bone Beads click here. So… if you’re interested in reading Bone Beads now’s your time to do it! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/freenovella monthly 0.5 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/905c9f21-2fd2-45f3-8bee-6d547374cc8d/Bone.png News - Free Novella! - Free novella? You heard that right! Subscribe to my newsletter, and you will receive a free romantic fantasy novella. (already subscribed? Then check your inbox, the novella is already there!) The Novella: Bone Beads Leiv has a deadline to meet. Sent to record the first census at the nomadic tribe’s annual gathering, he wants everything to go perfectly. But when a snowstorm delays his return to the capital, Leiv must face how foreign he feels in his own tribe. Eirlin needs the census taker to leave. Frustrated by all his counting, Eirlin cannot focus on preparing for her sister’s coming-of-age ceremony. But when a snowstorm traps him there, Eirlin can no longer ignore her harsh attitude toward Leiv or why his presence makes her uneasy. As the snow continues to fall, Leiv and Eirlin discover that late winter nights often lay bare the simplest things. Get Bone Beads now! Prefer a physical book? No worries! You can get the beautiful physical book at Amazon for $4.99. https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/dragonbookgiveaway monthly 0.5 2023-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/98e31391-8750-4084-a8e3-651f23f3fc53/Dragon+Book+Giveaway+%28IG%29.png News - Dragon Book Giveaway! - Dragon Giveaway! Seven Lives Saved has a hardcover, and to celebrate I’m hosting a giveaway! I teamed up with three other authors of dragon books to host this awesome dragon book giveaway. Head over to Instagram to enter and win these four books (three physical copies!) Enter now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/blackfriday2022 monthly 0.5 2022-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/7627847e-f921-4169-a8c2-94039bf7794f/Add+a+heading.png News - Multi -Indie Black Friday Book Sale! Want a large selection of indie books all priced under $1? Perhaps a silly question, who doesn’t! From today (11/25/22) until Cyber Monday (11/28/22), check out this massive list of clean indie books from a multitude of genres from 99 cents to free. Oh, and of course, you’ll see Seven Lives Saved included in this list! Check it out! Prefer a physical copy? Now is your chance to grab a discounted paperback of Seven Lives Saved! From now until Cyber Monday, the usually $11.99 price will drop to only $9.99! Grab it now! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/indiebookgiveaway monthly 0.5 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/a7f21a41-407d-4137-a118-6eb3f9cfaddc/Indie+Author+Giveaway+IG.png News - Massive Indie Book Giveaway! Happy Author Day! And what better way to celebrate than with a massive indie author book giveaway? All clean and Christian, these books range from fantasy to nonfiction, contemporary romance to journals. There’s something here for anyone, regardless of reading preferences! Prizes include digital and physical books as well as other bookish swag! Oh, and yes… Seven Lives Saved is included! How to enter: Enter now! Entry includes email address, and then you can earn more points by subscribing to newsletters, and following social media accounts. The rules: The giveaway begins Nov. 1st and ends Nov. 7th at 12pm EST. There will be two prizes, one for US and one for international. (18 and under will need parental permission to enter!) US winner must provide shipping information to receive physical prizes, while International winner will receive digital prizes (unless intl. winner resides in the same country as one or more of intl. authors, then address will be required as well). Grace Johnson is hosting the giveaway, but isn’t responsible for shopping issues. The giveaway is not associated with any platforms (FB, IG, TT, etc) or with internet host (Rafflecopter). https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/seven-lives-saved-first-event monthly 0.5 2022-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/655190f5-d067-4c4c-86e5-9cf2becb8420/Screen+Shot+2022-08-06+at+12.53.28+PM.png News - First Author Event A local bookstore invited me to display Seven Lives Saved at their shop during First Friday. Self publishing as a whole has pushed me way out of my comfort zone! But my first author event certainly took it a step further. It was nerve wracking to think about talking with people about my book, but it turned out to be a successful event! I brought copies of my book to sell, as well as a “writing starter pack” for children that included a small notebook and a golf pencil to encourage the next generation to write their own stories. I was able to speak with a young student about her budding love for fantasy, and she referenced so many stories I read at her age. Speaking with her was certainly the highlight of my evening. With my first author event done, I’m certainly excited to see what future opportunities I will have! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/seven-lives-saved-publication-day-l7n4f-l3d2c monthly 0.5 2022-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/ac476ee9-9e3f-4de8-ba58-0edf88da713d/Screen+Shot+2022-07-19+at+4.18.05+PM.png News - Seven Lives Saved On Kindle Unlimited Seven Lives Saved is now available on Kindle Unlimited! If you are currently subscribed to Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, then you will be able to read Seven Lives Saved without any additional charge. If you are not, you can still purchase the ebook through Amazon, or the physical book through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Why Kindle Unlimited? Enrolling Seven Lives Saved to Kindle Unlimited allows the book to be accessible to a wider audience, especially those who may be hesitant to purchase a book from a new author. Regardless how you read, any support you give (even if it’s just engagement and encouragement) is so appreciated! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/seven-lives-saved-publication-day-l7n4f monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/1fb5fa3b-b813-4855-bc28-39a32edac7ea/Screen+Shot+2022-07-14+at+2.07.13+PM.png News - Seven Lives Saved Publication Day! It’s officially here! I am officially a published author with my debut fantasy novel! After more than 10 years it does feel incredibly unreal, and it’s still sinking in. I’ve been reflecting on my creative journey, which truly began when I was so young. From my earliest memories! But it was in March 2019 that I decided to officially pursue self-publishing Seven Lives Saved. Since then, I’ve moved multiple times, have had job changes, had a baby, celebrated her birthday, and had cancer. It’s been a long road, but the Lord has been faithful through it all. I have had such an amazing support system of family and friends and am so grateful to be able to celebrate with them today. https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/book-trailer-pre-order-giveaway monthly 0.5 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/016fa73f-9285-4726-b8e4-535261ec4fee/Book+Trailer.png News - Book Trailer and Pre-Order Giveaway Publication day for Seven Lives Saved is just around the corner (less than a month!!), and all the final edits are completed, and the final manuscripts soon to be uploaded. That means that the active part of creating this book… is done. Now for the fun! Pre-Order Giveaway: If you pre-order Seven Lives Saved, and send your receipt to lydiamacclaren@gmail.com, I will send you exclusive digital content! This includes six printable bookmarks, an art print, an additional scene from a secondary characters perspective, and more behind the scenes details! Where can I pre-order? For e-book (will be available to Kindle Unlimited in the future) visit Amazon. https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/seven-lives-saved-publication-day monthly 0.5 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/ef108a0f-0f04-4682-8c4f-8e953e14821d/Copy+of+Unnamed+Design.png News - July 14th is Publication Day for Seven Lives Saved Seven Lives Saved now has an official publication date! July 14th, my debut novel will be published. Just a little over two months away! https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/news/seven-lives-saved-official-cover monthly 0.5 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/82c578eb-ddc1-4bb3-ba36-19f8c63298d1/SMP2.jpg News - Seven Lives Saved - Cover Reveal! Here is the official cover for Seven Lives Saved! It is more gorgeous than I could have ever imagined. Chamika Dilshan is the cover designer, and she did an amazing job capturing the essence of my scraps of cover ideas and making the final product absolutely amazing. 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Once a powerful king, he is now a soul cursed to remain tethered for eternity to his murderer, the only god left in the world. Then the god offers him a deal. If he saves seven lives, the god will grant him a second life. Kathka accepts the deal, willing to do whatever necessary to obtain a second life and accomplish what he could not in his first. Kill the god. However, the world he returns to has changed. A new empire reigns, presided over by the religious cult of the Bu Chak that search for those cursed by the gods, including Kathka. Surrounded by technology and culture he does not understand, and branded as foreign islander, Kathka flees for his own life while seeking the seven he is tasked to save. But as the world continues to crumble, Kathka is unable to ignore the rising doubt that he may not be able to save even one. Buy on Amazon (available in KU!) 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If he saves seven lives, the god will grant him a second life. Kathka accepts the deal, willing to do whatever necessary to obtain a second life and accomplish what he could not in his first. Kill the god. However, the world he returns to has changed. A new empire reigns, presided over by the religious cult of the Bu Chak that search for those cursed by the gods, including Kathka. Surrounded by technology and culture he does not understand, and branded as foreign islander, Kathka flees for his own life while seeking the seven he is tasked to save. But as the world continues to crumble, Kathka is unable to ignore the rising doubt that he may not be able to save even one. Where to buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble Published: July 14, 2022 ISBN: 979-8-9857787-0-0 (paperback), 979-8-9857787-1-7 (hardcover), 979-8-9857787-2-4 (ebook) Audience: For fans of Action and Adventure Fantasy, desert/arid setting, with anti-hero/morally gray characters, redemption arcs, curses, dragons, quests, and a flight for survival. Comparable Titles: We Hunt the Flame, Hafsa Faizal; Seraphina, Rachel Hartman; The Knights of Tin and Lead series, Emily Hayse; Dustborn, Erin Bowman; The Horse and His Boy, C.S. 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Current Stage: Final Edits The Immortals are said to be creatures of myth, only haunting the pages of old tomes. But after a plague leaves Casiya’s life entangled with theirs, she understands that there is truth to the tales and that the Immortals still toy with the course of history. So, beneath their watchful eye, Casiya searches to understand the truth of their existence, and how to reverse their immortality. But after eight years, she has only learned one thing: The Immortals are monsters. When Casiya makes a deal to help capture an Immortal, she uncovers a new clue leading to the Immortals past. But with the information comes dark secrets, threatening the very people she strives to protect. Caisya must decide if the truth is worth pursuing or if it is worth the pain. 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As the snow continues to fall, Leiv and Eirlin discover that late winter nights often lay bare the simplest things. Buy on Amazon (Available in KU!) Add to Goodreads Add to Storygraph Spotify Playlist Pinterest Board Press Kit https://www.lydiamacclaren.com/the-bound-press-kit daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61faa5aa0e47fb2f6c16cb18/bb1f97a1-93ed-468b-a314-e499a1cabe8c/Screen+Shot+2022-09-14+at+3.30.03+PM.png The Bound Press Kit - The Bound - Press Kit About: Tragic Fantasy Novel Blurb: The Immortals are said to be creatures of myth, only haunting the pages of old tomes. But after a plague leaves Casiya’s life entangled with theirs, she understands that there is truth to the tales and that the Immortals still toy with the course of history. So, beneath their watchful eye, Casiya searches to understand the truth of their existence, and how to undo the darkness upon their lives. But after eight years, she has only learned one thing: The Immortals are monsters. When Casiya makes a deal to help capture an Immortal, a new clue leads to their past. But when dark secrets emerge, threatening the very people she strives to protect, Caisya must decide if the truth is worth pursuing… or if it is worth the pain. Where to buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble Published: November 9, 2023 ISBN: (paperback), (hardcover), (ebook) Audience: For readers of Tragic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, who enjoy bittersweet endings, complex character relationships, with subtly strong female leads, winter settings, and found family. Comparable Titles: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V.E. 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Sent to record the first census at the nomadic tribe’s annual gathering, he wants everything to go perfectly. But when a snowstorm delays his return to the capital, Leiv must face how foreign he feels in his own tribe. Eirlin needs the census taker to leave. Frustrated by all his counting, Eirlin cannot focus on preparing for her sister’s coming-of-age ceremony. But when a snowstorm traps him there, Eirlin can no longer ignore her harsh attitude toward Leiv or why his presence makes her uneasy. As the snow continues to fall, Leiv and Eirlin discover that late winter nights often lay bare the simplest things. Where to buy: Amazon Published: February 9, 2023 ISBN: 979-8-9857787-4-8 (paperback), 979-8-9857787-6-2 (ebook) Audience: For fans of romantic fantasy books with a winter setting, hate to love, cozy winter nights, important family relationships, and finding oneself. 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However, when the census taker from the capital returns unexpectedly to Kaighton, Eirlin travels with her father to see him. This was not the reunion she had prepared for and a new fear takes root as she faces more than just the uncertainty of her relationship. Leiv has returned to Kaighton with news that will change the future of the Karish tribe: the South has encroached upon their border. But while he should be focused on the impending conflict his news will bring, he is distracted by Eirlin. They parted with the promise of more, but upon seeing her again, he does not know how to move forward with her. As change looms over the Karish lands, Eirlin and Leiv must figure out how to face the unknown together — or fall away from each other. 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They parted with the promise of more, but upon seeing her again, he does not know how to move forward with her. As change looms over the Karish lands, Eirlin and Leiv must figure out how to face the unknown together — or fall away from each other. 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However, she does trust her elders and will not allow her fellow tribesmen to treat their guests unkindly. But after stopping one attack, she inadvertently becomes the cultural guide for the foreign linguist, Antoine. Though she does not want the task, she can’t deny that something is intriguing about this kind foreigner. Antoine knows the Karish do not trust him. After many years as a linguist, Antoine is excited to experience the Karish lands and prove that studying cultures can help bridge divides. He did not expect the hostility that greeted the arrival of the Fresian foresters. Antoine is torn between serving his country and proving trustworthy to the Karish, especially the one kind tribeswoman, Neta. As their cultures pull them apart, Neta and Antoine must choose between loyalty to their people and their fledgling bond. 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Sent to record the first census at the nomadic tribe’s annual gathering, he wants everything to go perfectly. But when a snowstorm delays his return to the capital, Leiv must face how foreign he feels in his own tribe. Eirlin needs the census taker to leave. Frustrated by all his counting, Eirlin cannot focus on preparing for her sister’s coming-of-age ceremony. But when a snowstorm traps him there, Eirlin can no longer ignore her harsh attitude toward Leiv or why his presence makes her uneasy. As the snow continues to fall, Leiv and Eirlin discover that late winter nights often lay bare the simplest things. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive the free e-book of Bone Beads! 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He is confident that together they can prove that their two countries can have a strong bond. But when his own people tear down her attempts at friendly relationships, Antoine fears that a friendship between him and Neta will not be possible - much less an understanding between their countries. Neta is far from her homeland in a foreign court. She has been tasked with appear before the royals and convincing them not to take any more wood from the Karish lands. When she arrives in Fresia, she finds that the courtly life is far different from her own. The only person who can guide her is Antoine, the linguist she doesn’t know if she can trust. In a court rife with distrust, Antoine and Neta must decide who they can trust… Coming soon!