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An astrologer must work with the traditional enemies of his people to find an ancient magical weapon, break a curse, and prevent the release of an insane god.
In the throes of a convention full of geeks, Frog Jones told a story. That story is found in this book's foreword, but the key line from the story became the title of this anthology. The authors seized upon that line, much like an out-of-control bovine seizing its own halter, and stampeded into the volume you see before you. This is not just a comedy anthology. Nor is it horror, or romance, or literary, or…well, any one thing. Rather, it is all those things. Each story starts exactly in the same place. But each author immediately leaps from there into their own world. This anthology celebrates the creativity of these authors, because it does not shackle them to a theme. The starting line is the same—the finish line is on other planets, in other times, and in alternate realities. You’re not going to feel cohesiveness reading this thing. It’s not going to be several stories hitting the same note. But you are going to experience a wider panoply of stories than you would in other anthologies. And as to what you make of them, or what stories they may inspire in you? Well…that’s your cow.
Trouble at Home and on the High Seas To celebrate their first year of marriage, Alistar and Saskia visit his hometown of Rillwater. For Alistar, the trip is a much-needed break from the demands of preparing for Crown Prince Filipp's Grand Exhibition, sure to be the capital's biggest event of the decade. Hopes of a relaxing holiday, however, are dashed when he learns of pirates smuggling contraband materials into their country-materials that could potentially be used to destabilize the mahiy line network that powers Lewarden. When he returns to Lewarden, Alistar learns more troubling news: Lady Sunward, the only surviving leader of a failed coup, has returned. Alistar thwarted the coup's first attempt, and he's called on to do so again. The more he learns of Sunward's intricate plans, though, the more he realizes her web stretches not only from the slums to the upper reaches of the nobility, but even into forgotten myths and lost history. Gathering allies old and new, Alistar and Saskia must stop Sunward before she condemns the entire nation to catastrophe.
As new Spearbeaer of Equinox, Lyan must chose between aiding his friends or his people, knowing that the wrong choice risks not only their lives, but the entire world.
The mad good, Murdo, has raised a champion to reclaim the Spears of the Stars. Only Lyan and Cailean, bearers of the Spears, stand against the champion and his army. If they stand united, they may succeed. But Lyan is holding dangerous secrets, and the fragile alliance between spearbearers may not survive their revelation.
Former privateer, now magic power engineer, Alistar wants nothing to do with politics. But when sabotage threatens to destroy the capital and undermine the empire, he must uncover the mastermind before the city tears itself apart. If only he could be sure his allies work toward that same goal.
The sound of freedom, power and MAGIC. Horses have the gift of carrying us to far-off lands, accompanying us on adventures and fueling imaginations. In addition to the magic to be found mundane horses - there are the magical horses of legends and lore - unicorns and pegasi - staples of fantasy literature - and more. In Hoofbeats, you will meet magical horses, unicorns, and pegasi - as well as a couple of mechanical horses that are more alive than they appear, carousel horses that take their riders on a journey with the Wild Hunt, the spirit pony of a powerful Shaman, a Kelpie and a Nyx. All members of the magical equine family. Join our authors as they bring us 22 tales filled with the magic only an equine possesses. Featuring stories by: J.A. Campbell, Rie Sheridan Rose, Liam Hogan, Vonnie Winslow Crist, Wayland Smith, Rebecca McFarland-Kyle, Misha Nogha, L.J. Bonham, Noel Ayers, Sanan Kolva, M.H. Bonham, Carol Hightshoe, April Douglas, Melodie Bolt, Cynthia Ward, Dana Bell, Steve Ruskin, Amanda Faith, F.J. Bergmann
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Monsters stalk the paths and clouds hide the sky every night. Now Lyan, astrologer of Heartshrine Village, must leave his familiar forest and home to seek an ancient, powerful weapon: Equinox, Spear of the Stars. In the right hands, Equinox and its brother Solstice are powerful weapons against the forces of the Mad God, Murdo. In the wrong hands, they could free Murdo from centuries of imprisonment and release him upon the world once more. Lyan must solve an ancient riddle and find the hidden Shrine of Equinox to protect the Spear from the Mad God with help from the traditional enemies of his people, . A cunning monster stalks them, and assassins lurk in shadows. As Murdo's forces draw close and suspicion festers within their group, Lyan and his companions must forge an uneasy truce and rely on each other. And even if they find Equinox, someone must conquer its trials to claim it, or they may never leave.