The King’s Spell cover reveal: E.J. Kitchens Realm and Wand, book 1

Today we have a cover reveal from E.J. Kitchens... and isn't this cover fabulous?

A Magic Collectors series, YA fantasy, Christian: release June 17, 2021

Only a king can banish sorcerers and strip enchanters of their power. Only a king is immune to spells and potions. Only a king knows the truth behind the legends. Until now.

Magic Collector Devryn Ashby may have deserved the curse that saps his magic-manipulating abilities, but it certainly won’t help him with the task King Reginald has assigned him. Instead of allowing him to continue hunting for those who stole the powerful Enchanter’s List, the king makes Devryn trainer-in-magic to the mischievous enchantress Lady Meredith Lofton.

Except for an occasional matchmaking exploit, Lady Meredith has little use for her power of enchantment—until the king asks her to train in magical warfare techniques. This both excites and terrifies her. And irks her, for she refuses to be bossed around by the critical 

Devryn Ashby, a man she’s not even sure she should trust. 

But as dangers increase and the sorcerers’ schemes unfold, Devryn and Meredith must choose whom to follow—their own desires and prejudices or their king. Only a king knows how much the kingdom depends on their choice.

Praise for The King’s Spell

I thoroughly enjoyed The King’s Spell. Set in a Jane Austen-esqe world with fascinating magic, mystery, and intriguing and enjoyable characters, this book is a must for readers looking for something more than the usual medieval fantasy fare. I need the next book (and a cup of tea) now!

~Morgan L. Busse, author of the award-winning Ravenwood Saga

A compelling mystery wrapped in a complex and richly detailed world.

~H.L. Burke, fantasy author and Realm Award winner

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The unique, fully realized magic system captured my interest and the realistically developed characters held it, binding me to the unpredictable, compelling plot that kept me guessing. I didn’t want the story to end, and I may have wailed in despair when it did. 

~Lauricia Matuska, author of The Healer’s Rune

Book Review: The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kristen Fichter

Kristen Fitcher’s The Bear of Rosethorn Ring (A Snow White and Rose Red Story) offers up several 
unique twists on this lesser known, classic fairytale. It was easy to see where most all the elements were included, and the re-worked versions of them added interest for the overall tale.

  An "absolutely zero magic", kingdom adventure, type of fantasy... with horses, siblings, and family dynamics set primarily against a backdrop of circus life and the spectacle of performing, this should appeal to those who like vibes of Once Upon A Time mashed with The Greatest Showman.

 Continuing a narrative from the series as a whole, and leading into the book to come, the characters as emotionally alive and driven by their individual motivations, their quirks and flaws add to the story arc and the eventual resolution is feels satisfying.

 Not overly long, with a pace which clips along, it was a quick read for me, but would last longer for someone who reads slower, without overwhelming them with detail. For fans of fairytale retellings, circuses, and performing in general, the setting is colorful and the tensions rise until the high stakes climax.

  If this sounds like you, check it out! J

Title:The Bear of Rosethorn Ring: A Snow White and Rose Red Story (Once Upon a Twist Tales, Book #4)

 Release date: April 6^th, 2021

 Tagline: How far would Snow White and Rose Red go to save the man behind the bear?

 About the Book:

When their father runs away, Marita and Diamond Kadlec realize how different twins can be. Marita’s ready to forget Lucas entirely, but Diamond wants to give him the second chance she’s never been able to give before. That’s before they discover that Lucas is indebted to the ill-tempered D’vard and his traveling circus, the Rosethorn Ring. The Ring’s entertainment lacks a bear, and Lucas must play the part of the savage creature to regain his freedom.

 Lorcan D’vard cares only for three things: tending to his beloved beard, promoting his Rosethorn Ring, and eradicating the assassin out to kill him. With time running out, D’vard agrees to cancel Lucas’s debt and let him go free – if Marita and Diamond can apprehend the assassin before the assassin ends the show.

 This is Snow White and Rose Red with a twist like you’ve never seen it before.

 About the Series:

Once Upon a Twist Tales are your favorite fairytales retold backwards and upside-down, with a little bit of steampunk thrown in for fun!

 Other Books in the Series:

Book One ~ The Rose and the Balloon: A Beauty and the Beast Story

Book Two ~ Spindle Dreams: A Sleeping Beauty Story

Book Three ~ Diamond: A Rapunzel Story

 About the Author:

Kirsten Fichter is a twenty-something Christian writer who loves being the wife to her favorite person ever, mommy to two precious blessings, a piano enthusiast, a dragon buff, a serious bookworm, and an INFP synesthete. Fairytales have always fascinated her, and she has made it her goal to rewrite as many as possible and become known as the "Grimm Dickens" (i.e. mixing Grimm fairytales with a Dickens style). She is present in many online circles under the name "Kiri Liz" if you care about things like that. As you read this, she'll be somewhere under a maple tree - trying very hard to finish the seventeen and half other stories she unwisely started all at once.

 Important Links:

-        Author’s Pages

o   Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Blog | Goodreads

-        BoRR’s Pages

o   Goodreads | Amazon

-        Series’s Pages

o   Goodreads | Amazon

 Blog Tour Schedule

April 5^th

-        Welcome & Giveaway @ A Synesthete Writer

-        Author Interview @ Living Outside the Lines

-        Favorite Fairytales About Siblings (Guest Post) @ Lands Uncharted

-        Book Review @ Christine Smith

-        Book Review @ Tower in the Plains

April 6^th

-        Snow White and Rose Red Tag @ A Synesthete Writer

-        Author Interview & Book Review @ Madi’s Musings

-        Looking Ahead at the Twist Tales (Guest Post) @ Virtual Paper

-        Book Review @ E. Kaiser Writes

April 7^th

-        Snow White and Rose Red Mad Libs @ A Synesthete Writer

-        Inspiration for The Bear of Rosethorn Ring (Guest Post) @ Ink Castles

-        Favorite Characters from the Twist Tales (Guest Post) @ Living Outside the Lines

-        Book Review @ Shieldmaidens of Shiloh

-        Book Review @ Live. Love. Read.

April 8^th

-        The First Chapter @ A Synesthete Writer

-        Awesome and Obscure Fairytales (Guest Post) @ Madi’s Musings

-        SWRR Elements in The Bear of Rosethorn Ring (Guest Post) @ Abigail Falanga

-        Book Review @ Blooming with Books

-        Book Review @ C.O. Bonham

April 9^th

-        Winner & Wrap-Up @ A Synesthete Writer

-        Author Interview & Book Review @ Virtual Paper

-        Retelling an Unknown Fairytale (Guest Post) @ Live. Love. Read

-        Book Review @ Living Outside the Lines

-        Book Review @ Ink Castles

 

The Bear of Rosethorn Ring Cover reveal... by Kristen Fichter

 I'm always intrigued by how other writers put a twist on fairytale re-tellings, and this looks like it might be a fun one! Have you ever read anything by Kristen Fichter?

 Love the cover! So pretty!!!

 Title: The Bear of Rosethorn Ring: A Snow White and Rose Red Story (Once Upon a Twist Tales,
Book #4)

Release date: April 6th, 2021

Tagline: How far would Snow White and Rose Red go to save the man behind the bear?

About the Book:

When their father runs away, Marita and Diamond Kadlec realize how different twins can be. Marita’s ready to forget Lucas entirely, but Diamond wants to give him the second chance she’s never been able to give before. That’s before they discover that Lucas is indebted to the ill-tempered D’vard and his traveling circus, the Rosethorn Ring. The Ring’s entertainment lacks a bear, and Lucas must play the part of the savage creature to regain his freedom.

Lorcan D’vard cares only for three things: tending to his beloved beard, promoting his Rosethorn Ring, and eradicating the assassin out to kill him. With time running out, D’vard agrees to cancel Lucas’s debt and let him go free – if Marita and Diamond can apprehend the assassin before the assassin ends the show.

This is Snow White and Rose Red with a twist like you’ve never seen it before!

About the Series:

Once Upon a Twist Tales are your favorite fairytales retold backwards and upside-down, with a little bit of steampunk thrown in for fun!

About the Author:

Kirsten Fichter is a twenty-something Christian writer who loves being the wife to her favorite person ever, mommy to two precious blessings, a piano enthusiast, a dragon buff, a serious bookworm, and an INFP synesthete. Fairytales have always fascinated her, and she has made it her goal to rewrite as many as possible and become known as the "Grimm Dickens" (i.e. mixing Grimm fairytales with a Dickens style). She is present in many online circles under the name "Kiri Liz" if you care about things like that. As you read this, she'll be somewhere under a maple tree - trying very hard to finish the seventeen and half other stories she unwisely started all at once.

Lovely Irish inspired children's fantasy!

  

Pangur Ban, the White Cat draws inspiration from the Irish monk’s poem penned in a long ago in the

days of painstakingly hand copied books where precious treasures.

 Pangur Ban, the White Cat draws inspiration from the Irish monk’s poem penned in a long ago in the days of painstakingly hand copied books where precious treasures.

  This tale sets the scene immediately like the brisk breeze from the sea across a sun soaked hill of Irish green... and a flare of temper, a sudden death, and banishment for the angered party fleeing righteous revenge.<br /> And the White Cat who started the trouble happens to scurry aboard to save his own skin, and thus inadvertently shares the exile he has carelessly caused.

  This is historical, fantasy mash-up of the finest water, the writing style is lavish and swashbuckling without being over done or melodramatic, the characters are instantly alive and sparklingly unique. The action follows one up on another in a cascade of realistic consequences, and the setting is poignantly drawn and beautifully lighted for an almost cinematic feel which lulls with its loveliness while providing stark contrast to the dramatic conflicts the characters find themselves in.

  Although it's presented as a children's fantasy, this had me seriously sad! I would have serious re-thinking on letting anyone soft hearted/ sensitive read this... it's got some heart breaking moments.

My Goodreads Review