Song of Blood & Stone
Book 1 of the Earthsinger ChroniclesA treacherous, thrilling, epic fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers…
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The paperback edition of SONG OF BLOOD & STONE will be out on July 16, 2019! And it's getting a new look! Behold the splendor and the glory: Along with a beautiful new cover, the paperback will be a special edition called the “Special Earthsinger Edition.” It includes...
When Writing Scars
I’ve written about scars before. In fact, I think maybe that’s the only thing I ever write about. Whether they’re visible on the skin or only marring areas inside a character’s mind, I’m always trying to figure out ways for people to heal old wounds that still ache like they’re new.
Beneath the Cover: The Map
A deeper dive into the map for Song of Blood & Stone.
The paperback edition of SONG OF BLOOD & STONE will be out on July 16, 2019! And it's getting a brand new look! PREORDER LINKS IN THE COMMENTS!
L. Penelope's Special Earthsinger Edition of SONG OF BLOOD & STONE includes a brand new storyline, never before seen scenes, and all new action.
The kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar have been separated for centuries by the Mantle, a magical veil that has enforced a tremulous peace between the two lands. But now, the Mantle is cracking and the True Father, ruler of Lagrimar and the most powerful Earthsinger in the world, finally sees a way into Elsira to seize power.
All Jasminda ever wanted was to live quietly on her farm, away from the prying eyes of those in the nearby town. Branded an outcast by the color of her skin and her gift of Earthsong, she’s been shunned all her life and has learned to steer clear from the townsfolk... until a group of Lagrimari soldiers wander into her valley with an Elsiran spy, believing they are still in Lagrimar.
Through Jack, the spy, Jasminda learns that the Mantle is weakening, allowing people to slip through without notice. And even more troubling: Lagrimar is mobilizing, and if no one finds a way to restore the Mantle, it might be too late for Elsira. Their only hope lies in uncovering the secrets of the Queen Who Sleeps and Jasminda’s Earthsong is the key to unravel them.
Thrust into a hostile society and a world she doesn’t know, Jasminda and Jack race to unveil an ancient mystery that might offer salvation.
Awesome podcast episode! I just did a panel on this topic at Sirens, but through a slightly different lens.
Publishers Weekly interviewed me about my road to publication!
And I think there are all kinds of indie success stories. Signing with a traditional publisher may not be the finish line (err, um, starting line) for many. I think we're getting to a place where that doesn't need to be said, but maybe not quite yet. Anyway, define success for yourself... and then work your ass off.
From Self-Published to Mainstream: An Indie Success Story
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How self-published author L. Penelope's scored a book deal with St. Martin's Press.Check out my interview on the Quantum Froth Dispatches podcast!
This took place at the KT Literary retreat in Arizona with my agency sibling, Michael Haspil. (BTW check out his amazing urban fantasy, GRAVEYARD SHIFT, which I loved! lpen.co/graveyard-shift).
My schedule this weekend for the Baltimore Book Festival 2018! Hope to see you Maryland folks come out. It should be a beautiful, bookish weekend!
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