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The first book in the Empire of Talents trilogy is free for the first time ever! Download The Spy in the Silver Palace to get caught up in a world of court intrigue and treacherous secrets. You'll meet a talented shapeshifter who dreams of being a spy and a princess who's not what she seems.… Continue reading Read THE SPY IN THE SILVER PALACE for free this week!
Hey everyone! Just a reminder that the second book in the Art Mages of Lure series is out now on Kindle, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited. Stone Charmer is about Briar and Archer's race to find a reclusive magical stoneworker before their enemies can use his extraordinary power to endanger the kingdom. If you haven't read… Continue reading Stone Charmer is out, and Curse Painter is on sale!
The sequel to Curse Painter launches in just a few days. I chose Christmas Eve, December 24th, as the release day for Stone Charmer after reading about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð, the Christmas Book Flood. You've probably seen the memes about the practice of giving books to loved ones on Christmas Eve and spending… Continue reading This Christmas Eve…
Wondering what to get the book lover in your life this holiday season? Check out this fantastic collection of fantasy novels that will delight your reader with tales of magic, adventure, and (sometimes) dragons. For someone extra special, wrap up these beautiful books with the gifts suggested by the authors! Curse Painter is the perfect… Continue reading Fantasy Reader Gift Guide
Are you looking for something new to read this fall? Check out this terrific collection of fantasy books available in Kindle Unlimited. All of these books are by authors I know and like, including Sarah K. L. Wilson, Sylvia Mercedes, Suzannah Rowntree, and Alisha Klapheke. It's worth checking out the link just for the gorgeous… Continue reading Fall into Fantasy!
One of the best parts of being a fantasy writer is developing new magic systems. My new book, Curse Painter, has magic based around different types of art. The practitioners, known as art mages, can be curse painters, voice mages, fortune scribes, or (rarely) stone charmers. The main character, Briar, creates deadly curses with the… Continue reading The 3 Laws of Curse Painting
The first book in my new fantasy series launches today. More than any other book I've written, Curse Painter has that classic fantasy feeling--part fairytale, part swashbuckling adventure, and all magic. It's loosely inspired by Robin Hood and features characters who are trying very hard to be good--even when the only tools they have are… Continue reading Curse Painter launches today!
My next fantasy novel, Curse Painter, launches on Friday, October 9th. It begins a new fantasy series called Art Mages of Lure. Today, I'd like to share the map I created for the series! As always, I drew the map by hand, scanned it, and added the text with Gimp. This time, I also added… Continue reading Map Reveal! Welcome to the Kingdom of Lure.
Narrated by Caitlin Kelly The final book in the Fire Queen's Apprentice series is now available on audio! Caitlin Kelly has done a brilliant job with this story. I hope you'll enjoy listening to her bring Tamri, Selivia, and the gang to life! Find The Dragonfly Oath on Audible or Amazon. The Fire Queen's Apprentice… Continue reading New Audiobook: The Dragonfly Oath
Three years ago, I started writing a Robin Hood-inspired fantasy adventure, returning to it whenever I needed a break from other projects. The book is called Curse Painter, and it begins a new series called The Art Mages of Lure. I had a blast immersing myself in a world where art is magic, and I’m excited… Continue reading Announcing my next book!
Jordan Rivet 