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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Travis Wade Beaty

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We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Travis Wade Beaty to publish his story, "Songs of a Dead Forest", as part of our Dragon Gems short fiction program. Travis has been a professional actor, Spider-Man at children’s birthday parties, an inventory specialist of fine and rare wine, and a teacher, but his favorite job by far is being a stay-at-home dad to twin girls, two cats, and a dog. His stories have appeared in Zombies Need Brains’ NOIR anthology, Metaphorosis Magazine, Metastellar, and elsewhere. Travis grew up in Indiana, and after spending a good...

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Water Dragon Publishing Welcomes Author Elaine Isaak

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We are excited to announce that we have signed an agreement with author Elaine Isaak to publish her fantasy novel, A Wreck of Dragons. Elaine Isaak writes adventure novels inspired by research subjects like medieval surgery, ancient clockworks, and Byzantine mechanical wonders. Published works include Drakemaster (Guardbridge 2022), The Dark Apostle series (DAW), and the “Bone Guard” archaeological thrillers. Her next adventure will be interactive superhero novel Skystrike: Wings of Justice, for Choice of Games. While researching her books, she learned how to hunt with a falcon, clear a building of possible assailants, and pull traction on a broken limb....

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New Short Fiction: “Storm Clouds Gather” by Steven D. Brewer

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Storm Clouds Gather

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of "Storm Clouds Gather", the third story in the "Revin's Heart" series, by Steven D. Brewer. After the Queen of Belleriand encounters an etheric anomaly that threatens the airship, Revin is abducted. But by whom? And why? Revin must use all of his newly-acquired skills as a pirate — and more — in order to survive. Available now in digital editions (and soon in trade paperback) from most online booksellers, "Storm Clouds Gather" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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New Audio Edition: “Grey Mother Mountain” by Elyse Russell

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We are pleased to announce the release of the audio edition of "Grey Mother Mountain" written by Elyse Russell and read by Jenn Broda. When her village is destroyed, an elderly woman seeks help from the last remaining dragon to get revenge. Together, these two elderly females vow to rain vengeance down upon their enemies in a storm that will bring an entire city to its ruin. The audio edition of "Grey Mother Mountain" is available now from Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books.

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New Book Release: “War Mage (Extended Edition)” by L. A. Jacob

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We are thrilled to announce the release of the Extended Edition of War Mage by L. A. Jacob. In war, here be dragons. First Magus Brent Rogers has just been transferred from Fort Leavenworth to Afghanistan. His mission: to find out how and why a seemingly indestructible dragon died on an alleged suicide mission. Brent finds out that even dragons have secrets — and those secrets, if known, can kill them. Will Brent be like all the other wizards, and work for the Army, or will he keep the secrets of the dragons? His success — and maybe even his...

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New Short Fiction: “Possession is Nine-Tenths” by J Dark

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of "Possession is Nine-Tenths" by J Dark, the author of the "Glass Bottles" series and "Sometimes After Dark". Possession might be 9/10th of the law. But no one mentioned 9/10th of what. Possession is standard fare for some magicians. The possessing spirit moves you to accomplish its goal. But what if it's not the magician who's possessed? Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Possession is Nine-Tenths" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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New Short Fiction: “Seven of Swords” (from The Storyteller’s Tarot) by L. A. Jacob

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of "Seven of Swords" (from The Storyteller's Tarot) by L. A. Jacob, the author of the "Grimaulkin" and "War Mage" series. Thievery, trickery, something precious is stolen. When Tamerlane, a finder of lost souls, is presented with the unusual task of finding a stolen pit bull, he knows that all creatures have souls that appear in the spirit world. It shouldn’t be hard to find a dog, right? Available now in digital editions from most online booksellers, "Seven of Swords" (from The Storyteller's Tarot) is the newest release in our Dragon Gems...

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New Book Release: “Hunter (The Unwoven Tapestry: Book Two)” by Morgan Chalut

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We are thrilled to announce the immediate availability of Hunter (The Unwoven Tapestry: Book Two) by Morgan Chalut. Is the challenge to blame for its revelation? With Ruben still missing and no sign of their enemy’s force, Donovan races to uncover the mysteries of blood magic while training the next generation in New Seeking. Away from the familiar halls of the Order, he learns from Annette to develop the skills to lie and secret his true self amongst the nobility and whatever spies may skulk in their midst. Donovan encounters changed relationships, rediscovered and more complex than he ever wished,...

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“Mermaid Steel” by Jay Hartlove Wins BookFest Award

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We are excited to announce that the fantasy romance Mermaid Steel by Jay Hartlove won awards at The BookFest Spring 2022 in the Multicultural Romance and Love Story & Romance categories. 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. Mermaid Steel...

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New Short Fiction: “For the Favor of a Lady” by Steven D. Brewer

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For the Favor of a Lady

We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of "For the Favor of a Lady", the second story in the "Revin's Heart" series, by Steven D. Brewer. Even a pirate will stop at nothing to help his little sister. When Grip, the first mate, is dismayed by his little sister's surprise engagement, Revin accompanies him home to learn who arranged her marriage and why. Available now in digital and trade paperback editions from most online booksellers, "For the Favor of a Lady" is the newest release in our Dragon Gems short fiction collection.

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