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New Short Fiction: “Parrish Blue” by Vanessa MacLaren-Wray

Parrish Blue

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Parrish Blue" by Vanessa MacLaren-Wray. Sallie never expected to discover a world she had forgotten how to imagine. Sallie Anaro is proud to be a part of Maxfield’s, delivering exquisite meals to the beautiful people, Earth’s deserving elite. This off-world tourist gawking at the décor isn’t one of them. However, course by course, guided by an artist’s vision, the newcomer and Sallie open their eyes to new horizons. Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Parrish Blue" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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Join Us for the (Virtual) Book Launch of “Angels Lost” by Ryan Southwick

Join us for the (virtual) book launch event for Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two) by Ryan Southwick. Date: April 24, 2021 Time: 2:00PM PST Location: https://waterdragonpublishing.com/events/virtual-book-launch-angels-lost (Zoom) Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two) is available now in hardcover, trade paperback, and digital editions. Note: This event will be recorded for possible later use. By attending, you agree that your participation may be used for promotional or other purposes without compensation.

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New Short Fiction: “Reduction in Force” by Steve Soult

Reduction in Force

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Reduction in Force" by Steve Soult. A heartless corporate layoff leaves Gil Schaffer emotionally shattered. A revolutionary memory erasure procedure may be his only hope for salvation, but the price could be greater than he bargained for. Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Reduction in Force" is the latest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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New Book Release: “Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two)” by Ryan Southwick

Angels Lost

We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of Angels Lost (The Z-Tech Chronicles Book Two) by Ryan Southwick. A vampire hunter has his sights on Anne Perrin, threatening to unleash the very evil she and her friends are fighting to contain. Robbing Anne of her pulse hasn’t stopped her from living un-life to its fullest: she’s balancing two relationships, has returned to her waitress job, and is trying her best to not eat her customers. But Calum sees through her disguise, and no amount of charm can dissuade him from eradicating Anne and everyone like her from the face...

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New Short Fiction: “Best Served Cold” by Bob Schoonover

Best Served Cold

We are extremely pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Best Served Cold" by Bob Schoonover. A dish of corporate greed served with a side of revenge. Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Best Served Cold" is the first release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection. Savor the story for yourself today!

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Morgan Chalut

Morgan Chalut

We are excited to announce that we have officially signed an agreement with author Morgan Chalut to publish all three books in her fantasy trilogy, "The Unwoven Tapestry". Morgan Chalut lives in Dallas, Texas with her delightfully handsome and silly, charming, supportive and lovely husband, Philip. They have two dogs together, Caramel, who absolutely wants to be your friend, and Sammie, who … very definitely does not. Morgan has been writing since she learned that anyone was allowed to do that; it wasn’t illegal or anything! While it didn’t slow down her talking, it at least gave her parents and...

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New Book Release: “Costruendo il fratellino” (Building Baby Brother) by Steven Radecki (translated by Flavia Idà)

Costruendo il fratellino

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Italian edition of "Building Baby Brother" (Costruendo il fratellino) written by Steven Radecki and translated by Flavia Idà. Dapprima sembrava una buona idea … I figli cresceranno sempre, che ne siamo pronti o no. Una verità che ho imparato dall’essere genitore è che prima o poi i figli ti faranno domande difficili e forse anche scomode, alle quali si aspettano che tu abbia una risposta. È vero anche che spesso ci è difficile negare ai nostri figli le cose che più desiderano – come la libertà. It seemed like a...

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New Book Release: “Figli del tempo sbagliato” (Children of the Wrong Time) by Flavia Idà

Figli del tempo sbagliato

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Italian edition of Children of the Wrong Time (Figli del tempo sbagliato) by Flavia Idà. “Potreste dire di essere stati amati dalle persone giuste, per i motivi giusti, nel modo giusto e al tempo giusto?” I cittadini della Generazione Avanti devono guadagnarsi il diritto di riprodursi, superando un estenuante tirocinio ideato al fine di sradicare l’infelicità umana causata dalle scelte fatte a caso. Michael Holmes e Nora Savins sono pronti ad affrontare il tirocinio; ciò che non sanno è che alcune cose al mondo nasceranno sempre da scelte fatte a...

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New Audio Edition Release: “Mermaid Steel” by Jay Hartlove

Mermaid Steel (audio edition)

We are thrilled to announce the release of the audio edition of Mermaid Steel by Jay Hartlove. The power of love over hate. A human blacksmith and a mermaid weaver fall in love and must overcome the fear and hatred that divides their neighboring villages. Only by reconciling deep cultural differences can the forbidden lovers bring their peoples back from the brink of war. A grand adventure, a hero with a dark past, a powerful goddess, and a message of hope for us all. Narrated by Jenn Broda, the audio edition of Mermaid Steel is available now from Audible, Amazon,...

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The Best Gift You Can Give the Author in Your Life

Of course you're looking for that perfect gift for that author in your life. Here's a gift that will fit every budget: Please leave a review. There are many, many reasons why reviews are important to a book and author's success, but one of the most important ones is this: Please leave a review. The two most important places you can leave your gift of a review are Amazon and Goodreads. You can even post the same review in both places. (Helpful Tip: You don't have to buy the book on Amazon in order to leave a review for it.)...

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