| Before we get to the Notable & Quotable, we have some exciting news. After a few requests, we have set up a means on our website, http://www.bloodlinesreforged.com, so that fans can purchase a personalized autographed paperback with Paypal or any major credit card. The personalized books are $30 each, come with an 8×10 map of Stratvs, and the shipping is free. They are only available in the U.S. This week’s Notable and Quotable comes from Roland’s Path, Book I in the Heirs of Vanity epic fantasy series. “That fool of a mage may have awoke more than the dust and earth in these caverns,” Ashcliff said. “We have to get as far from her as possible.” “Awoke what?” Eldryn asked. “A fallen champion, or maybe even a god’s mount, a dragon?” “Worse,” Ashcliff said as he made the turn up into the entrance tunnel. “This is Lucas,” Roland said as they approached the starved barbarian. “He is Slandik, and another wayward traveler.”  I hope this week’s newsletter finds you all well. If you’re looking for a starter into the Bloodlines Reforged Saga, Fires that Forge and/or Roland’s Path are the starting blocks. The complete first trilogies of both are available on Amazon and can be found here; Heirs of Vanity and Lords of Order & Chaos. We have at least two more series planned (Orphan’s Blade and Templar’s Rebellion) that will go into the over all Saga. Each series is set up to stand alone, but you will find a deeper understanding of all the characters involved if you read all the series. Please consider leaving us a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. Thanks! We are experiencing a significant delay with ACX in regard to the final approval of the Heirs of Vanity audiobook. So, please be patient with us as we work to get that out in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for the announcement of a winner in the audiobook giveaway of Heirs of Vanity, the boxset of Roland’s Path, Roland’s Vow, and Roland’s Triumph! You can find an ever-growing glossary and geographic guide on our website here; www.bloodlinesreforged.com. You can also find a few spoilers such as the lineage of kingdoms, the Code of the Cavalier, and so on. I need to tell you about Essence Weaver, by Wolfe J. Locke. For a limited time, this story is available to read for FREE! Now a look at the back; An Empire crumbles from within as a young man with unstoppable potential rises towards a destiny ordained by fate. Bearing a weapon forged from the seed of a Dungeon Core that allows him to absorb into himself slain monsters, Daniel Richards embarks on the journey of a lifetime. We also need to mention Granted: Curse of the Emerald Jinn by Rachel Huffmire. Sixteen-year-old Liam Covington is the only one who sees colorful shadows following him around school. They’re brightest whenever someone messes with him. That’s why Liam lives by a short code: keep a low profile, stay away from the colors, and don’t talk to Kenna Berlin. But today Kenna saved his life. And he just made enemies with the biggest jock in school. And worst of all, the strange conch shell he brought home from the dunes today is making the colors brighter. This week’s collection of Kindle Unlimited Reads has a great selection of Sci-Fi and Fantasy reads. All on KU available to read for FREE! On the home front, we’re going to begin creating a few videos of me reading segments of Roland’s Path and Fires that Forge which can be found on our Facebook page here; Facebook Bloodlines. We just added a new page to our website where those videos will be showcased. Here’s hoping you’re all surviving the Big Q and adjusting to the huge changes we’re all facing right now. This week we found a little gray kitten (dubbed ‘Nugget’ by my lovely wife) whose Mom and siblings had disappeared. Another of the barn cats has sort of taken him in, but she was having trouble producing enough milk for her own litter. Thus, Michelle took to feeding the little fellow every morning and every evening. Now he waits by the porch for her. He has also apparently developed a fondness for a snuggle and nap after his evening meal.  Let me know how you’re doing. Feel free to drop me a line at rj@bloodlinesreforged.com with word of how you’re doing, questions about our tales, or comments about the story or the world of Stratvs. If you enjoy our brand of ‘humor’ or just want more frequent updates, you can follow us on Facebook here; Roland’s Quest! Until next time, ‘Crush your Enemies!’ R.J. Check us out on Amazon |