Game Masters StoryBundle!

Game Master storybundleSometimes gaming is the best escape. Until virtual reality gets a little too real…

Welcome to the Game Masters Bundle–eight stories of gamer-themed fiction that explore the intersection of pixels and reality. Each of these tales takes a gamer-centric look at the world, tackling big issues with plenty of fun and geeky goodness along the way. I scoured the web to find the best indie authors of gamer-set books, and am thrilled to present this StoryBundle selection. Whether you’re in the mood for a modern-day coming of age tale packed with humor, or a gritty speculative dystopian future, these bestselling and award-winning authors deliver, with stories that explore the boundaries of immersive gaming. Join the hackers and heroes adventuring between these pages, but beware! Losing the game has dire consequences – not only for the players, but the entire world. – Anthea Sharp The initial titles in the bundle (minimum $3 to purchase) are:

  • Spark: Feyguard Book 1 by Anthea Sharp
  • Massively Multiplayer by P. Aaron Potter
  • Pwned by Shannen Crane Camp
  • Dead Man’s Resolution, a short story by Thomas K. Carpenter
  • Gamers by Thomas K. Carpenter

If you pay more than the bonus price of just $10, you’ll get another three books:

  • Feyland: The First Adventure, a novella by by Anthea Sharp
  • Alternity by Mari Mancusi
  • Level Zero by Jaron Knuth

The bundle is available for a very limited time only, via http://www.storybundle.com. It allows easy reading on computers, smartphones, and tablets as well as Kindle and other ereaders via file transfer, email, and other methods. You get multiple DRM-free formats (.epub, and .mobi) for all books, but after the three weeks are over, the bundle is gone forever! It’s also super easy to give the gift of reading with StoryBundle, thanks to our gift cards – which allow you to send someone a code that they can redeem for any future StoryBundle bundle – and timed delivery, which allows you to control exactly when your recipient will get the gift of StoryBundle. Why StoryBundle? Here are just a few benefits StoryBundle provides.

  • Get quality reads: We’ve chosen works from excellent authors to bundle together in one convenient package.
  • Pay what you want (minimum $3): You decide how much five fantastic books are worth to you. If you can only spare a little, that’s fine! You’ll still get access to five thrilling titles.
  • Support authors who support DRM-free books: StoryBundle is a platform for authors to get exposure for their works, both for the titles featured in the bundle and for the rest of their catalog. Supporting authors who let you read their books on any device you want—restriction free—will show everyone there’s nothing wrong with ditching DRM.
  • Give to worthy causes: Bundle buyers have a chance to donate a portion of their proceeds to charity. We’re currently featuring Mighty Writers and Girls Write Now.
  • Receive extra books: If you beat our bonus price, you’re not just getting five books, you’re getting eight!
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*FLASH SALE!*

Feyland Box Set

From now through Sunday, July 13, FEYLAND: THE COMPLETE TRILOGY is wildly discounted! Normally $8.99, I’ve slashed the ebook price for only a few days to a mere .99 cents. Save 88% on this award-winning YA Fantasy series! Grab or GIFT a copy today~

AMAZON    AMAZON UK      B&N     APPLE

  KOBO       SMASHWORDS      GOOGLE PLAY

 

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Free story – join my mailing list!

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I’m offering a free copy of my short faerie tale Beneath the Knowe* to anyone who joins my new release mailing list. I never spam, and only notify you when I have a new release out.

Sign up here, and scoop up your free read!  http://www.tinyletter.com/AntheaSharp

*Note – while not a Feyland tale, you will get to visit one of the courts and see a couple familiar characters from the Feyland books. (hint – a certain mischievous sprite!)

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Feyland poster!

Feyland poster finalBeing the fantasy/SF geek that I am, I thought it would be fun to get my fabulous graphic designer Ravven to do a movie-poster treatment for the Feyland series. We’ve spent the last week working on it, and I’m thrilled to share it with you now!

No, there is not a movie deal for Feyland (though you never know what may happen) – but this image will be made into a poster, as well as large and small postcards. I’ll be doing giveaway drawings from my mailing list (sign up HERE) as soon as I get some posters printed up, and after that, I’ll have them for sale. Stay tuned! And feel free to leave a comment~

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Spark shiny~

spark_promoSPARK has been scooping up some awards and recognition lately – woot! I’m especially pleased, since my indie-published book is competing against the best releases from traditional NY publishing. So far, Spark has garnered the following:

2nd place, 2014 JABBIC Cover contest, YA category

2nd place, 2014 Winter Rose Contest for Excellence in Romance Fiction, YA category

3rd place, 2014 New England Reader’s Choice Awards, Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal category

5th place, 2014 Write Touch Reader’s Choice Award, YA category

Finalist, PRISM Award, YA category (one of only 3 finalists)

Finalist, National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award, YA category

Finalist, Write Touch Reader’s Choice Award, YA category

To celebrate, I’ll be giving away 3 copies of SPARK, drawn from my new-release mailing list. Not signed up? Click HERE to join by May 20th for a chance to win!

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Faery Realms – Double the Fae Enchantment~

Faery Realms Final 3DIt’s here! Another fantastic ebook multi-author bundle of fae-themed novels & novellas, now on sale for a low introductory price of just .99 cents.

“The best book bundle I’ve read about fairies yet. Hope the authors put more out soon. Keep up the good work.” – 5 star review at Amazon.

Find Faery Realms at the following retailers:

AMAZON   AMAZON UK     B&N        KOBO      APPLE      SMASHWORDS        GOOGLE PLAY

And don’t forget to check out the bestselling FAERY WORLDS collection, too!  Fairy Worlds Boxed Set Art

AMAZON    AMAZON UK  APPLE   B&N    KOBO

Enter the magical realms of Faery with these ten award-winning, bestselling fantasy authors. Each title in this sampler collection offers a new and different world full of mystery, love, and most of all, fae enchantment~ Over 1400 pages of stories, with *exclusive* titles from Alexia Purdy, Tara Maya, and Anthea Sharp! Together, these books have over 250 5-star reviews on Amazon and 150 5-star reviews on B&N.  

Best for ages 13 and up~

FEATURING: THE FAERIE GUARDIANRACHEL MORGAN

Kickbutt faerie Violet is about to graduate as the top guardian trainee of her class, but when an assignment goes wrong and the human boy she’s meant to be protecting follows her back into the fae realm, a dangerous plot is set in motion. (298 pages)

THE WITHERING PALACE (A Dark Faerie Tale 0.1)ALEXIA PURDY *Exclusive Content*

Untold darkness rules the Unseelie realm of the Land of Faerie. Hidden in this vast area, Aveta, the future queen of the Unseelie Army, perfects her gifts over lifetimes. Learning that magic isn’t the only way to manipulate the world around her, this naive girl grows into a woman of strength and cunning, ultimately becoming one of the most feared leaders in Faerie. (75 pages)

DARK PROMISEJULIA CRANE & TALIA JAGER

Rylie’s life is turned upside down when a stranger knocks on the door, claiming to be her real mother. Soon she will have to face the terrifying fact that not only is she a faery, but one that has been promised to the dark prince. (240 pages)

FEYLAND: THE FIRST ADVENTURE – ANTHEA SHARP

High-tech gaming and ancient magic collide when a computer game opens a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie. Jennet Carter never thought hacking into her dad’s new epic-fantasy sim-game would be so exciting… or dangerous. But behind the interface, dark forces lie in wait, leading her toward a battle that will test her to her limits and cost her more than she ever imagined. (65 pages)

BLOOD FAERIEINDIA DRUMMOND

Unjustly sentenced to death, Eilidh ran—away from faerie lands to the streets of Perth, Scotland. When she discovers a human murdered by one of her own kind, she must choose: flee, or learn to tap into the forbidden magic that cost her everything. (264 pages)

HOOD & FAE (Daughters of Red Riding Hood)TARA MAYA *Exclusive Content*

Roxy Hood is just trying to make ends meet to pay her mom’s medical bills. Sure, Roxy takes on some jobs of, ahem, dubious integrity, like pretending that she can speak to the dead. But hey, that’s harmless. It’s not like a malignant ghoul is going to attack her. Or a sexy billionaire will show up trying to buy her red jacket. Or a werewolf will attack Granny Rose. Because that would be whacked. (100 pages)

THE DARK FAE TERRY SPEAR  USA Today Bestselling Author

Alicia can recognize the mischievous fae when they show up to “play” with the humans. Only now she’s faced with one highly annoyed dark fae and she’s certain he knows the truth about her. She can see him, which means her life is forfeit. (184 pages)

EHRIAD JENNA ELIZABETH JOHNSON

Cade MacRoich is Ehríad, an outcast of Eile. While hunting Otherworldly monsters in the mortal world, he discovers Meghan, a young woman whose magic seems very familiar … Three scenes from Faelorehn – Book One of the Otherworld Trilogy, told from Cade’s perspective. (84 pages)

ONCE (Gypsy Fairy Tale) – DANA MICHELLE BURNETT

Harmony’s life will never be the same… Every day is just as normal, and just as boring, as the one before it… And then the Carnival comes to town. Suddenly, Harmony’s small town world is overtaken by the handsome Kieran and she discovers that not all fairy tales are pretend. (140 pages)

FAE HORSE: A Faery Tale – ANTHEA SHARP *Exclusive content*

Accused as witch, Eileen must flee for her life, leaving her village and true love behind. With her pursuers closing in, she chances across a strange black horse who offers her only hope of escape. Eileen mounts it—only to discover that the cost of her ride may be more than any mortal could bear. (20 pages)

 Happy Reading!

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Cover Poll for Royal~

Hey readers, I need your help! I’m going back and forth between two different representations of Royal, the hero of my upcoming book. As you know, Roy’s had his arrogant moments, and has had a long journey toward growing up and redeeming himself – which he hopefully does in this next installment of the Feyguard! So here’s the two options. Please let me know (either in the comments here or via the contact form) which version you prefer – version 1 looking up, or version 2 face forward.  Thanks!

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New short story ~ Beneath the Knowe ~

Beneath Knowe cover two2I’m excited to announce the publication of a new short story! Beneath the Knowe is a faerie tale featuring an ancient Celtic setting, music, and the ageless denizens of the Bright Court. Expect to encounter some creatures familiar from the Feyland books in this 30 page story.

Can music overcome fey magic?

When the chieftain’s infant son is stolen away by the fey folk of the Bright Court, Maeve Donelly journeys beneath the faerie hill to save the child. Her only weapon is a simple pennywhistle, and the music running in her bard-gifted blood…

Beneath the Knowe is a short story of 7,000 words (approx. 30 pages), originally published in the NW Independent Writers Association Anthology Thirteen.

Snag your copy today – $0.99 at     AMAZON     B&N      KOBO      SMASHWORDS

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Hex in the City Anthology

FR-Hex-in-the-City-ebook-coverI have a story in a fantastic Urban Fantasy anthology out now from WMG Publishing – Fiction River: Hex in the City. And until January 16th, my story, Music’s Price, is the featured podcast at WMG publishing! Jane Kennedy did an awesome job with the narration – so head on over and give it a listen HERE.

Hex in the City is available in both digital and paperback formats from all online retailers. It includes stories from top authors Seanan McGuire, Nancy Holder and Jeanne C. Stein. I’m thrilled to be in their company!

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Spark!

spark_promoI’m thrilled to announce that SPARK, the newest book in the world of Feyland, is published and on sale!

And as a thank-you to my readers, the e-book will be available for the first week for only .99 cents! The price steps up to 2.99 on December 21, and then on January 5th will go up to its regular list price of $4.99.

Grab a copy from    AMAZON     AMAZON UK     B&N     KOBO     SMASHWORDS  APPLE

SPARK is also available in print. Buy a print version at Amazon, and get the e-book FREE through Amazon’s Matchbook program. (Print version will by live by Dec. 16th)

What if a high-tech computer game was a gateway to the treacherous Realm of Faerie? Superstar gamer Spark Jaxley’s life might look easy, but she’s part of an elite few who guard a shocking secret; the Realm of Faerie exists, and its dark magic is desperate for a foothold in the mortal world.

Aran Cole hacks code and sells his gaming cheats on the black market. It’s barely a living, and one he’s not proud of. But when he turns his skills to unlocking the secrets behind Feyland–the most exciting and immersive game on the market–he discovers power and magic beyond his wildest dreams.Spark’s mission is clear; pull Aran from the clutches of the fey folk and restore the balance between the worlds. But can she risk her life for someone who refuses to be rescued?

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