A New Spear
The First Book of Spears
In the storm-drenched brothel where he was born, Thomasyn Saye’s fate was sealed. Marked as a Spear—a protector of the Realm—before his first breath, his life was destined to be forged in discipline, pain, and sacrifice. Taken from his mother and thrust into the hands of the ancient order, Thomasyn must endure the brutal rites and relentless training that will shape him into a weapon for the greater good.
But the path of a Spear is not one of honour alone. Shadows lurk even in the hallowed halls of the Realm, and danger is closer than the battlefield. As Thomasyn grows, the secrets of the Spears are revealed, testing not only his body but also his soul.
Among the Spear trainers, wet nurses, and Wooders, loyalties clash, ambitions rise, and the weight of tradition bears heavily. The Realm demands everything from its protectors, but how much is too much?
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Is Your Publisher Scamming You?
How do I know if my publisher is scamming me? I am to pay +$500 to be published in a series called “Letters of Love.” (3000 words) added to a compilation. Including 5-10 other author’s, whom all have to pay. The publisher is noted on cover as author.
Let’s look at this logically:
Is It Acceptable?
Nelson Vidinha requested your answer:Is it acceptable practice to contact a publisher to double-check they've rejected a manuscript?I get multiple requests to answer questions concerning publishing. It's good to know that people are interested. True publishing is a...
Good Enough to get Published
The Quora question that caught my interest today was asked by Andy Mello. The interesting part of this question is that every author worth their grain of salt has asked the same one - Do I keep writing if I know I'll never be food enough to get published? Well, Andy,...
Getting Your Second Book Published
It's easier to get a second book published once you have had your first book published, but does this apply to published non-fiction writers who then want to get a first novel published? Or would publishers treat you as a first-time author again?The answer to this...