New cover animation for The Lost Sentinel #fantasy

Posted on April 1, 2021 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

Just a quick post today.

I’ve been thinking of getting my book cover animated for some time but didn’t take the plunge until I saw Motion Kitty’s work. I think the effect she’s created is quite magical and fits the book perfectly.

Tei, an exiled mystic, must find the lost Sentinel to restore the dying magic of her island home, though success may cost her everything she loves.https://t.co/qs0WcxAGjn

'…the authors world building is exceptional, I was immersed in Tei's story from beginning to end…' pic.twitter.com/1c5MUoe7Mm
— Suzanne Rogerson (@rogersonsm) March 31, 2021

I love it. I hope you do to.

Let me know what you think.

And if you’re thinking of trying out some animation, why not check out Motion Kitty for yourself. Suzanne was lovely to work with and super quick at coming up with options before tweaking the final design.

Writers – Have you had your covers animated and if so how do you make the most of them?

Readers – What do you think of animated covers?

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Visions of Zarua Czech cover reveal #fantasy #translation

Posted on May 7, 2019 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I am very excited to share the book cover for the Czech translation of Visions of Zarua. I believe the translation of the title is Zarua – Lost City.

The publication date is 9th September 2019.

What do you think of the cover? I really love it and did have something similar in mind before I found the image for my own self published version. The designer has done a wonderful job bringing the book to life.

Here’s my cover for comparison, still pretty good I think.

Fragment’s Pendragon world fantasy series includes some wonderful authors, including my hero Robin Hobb! Seeing my book alongside hers in the quarterly magazine is a dream come true.

It’s so exciting to think that in just a few months Visions of Zarua will be available in bookshops and it’s made me more determined to get my book into UK bookshops. I plan to focus on this in the summer and have already begun researching ISBN’s etc. I will share my findings nearer the time, but if anyone has any tips I’d love you to share them in the comments.

In other news, I’m having Visions produced as an audiobook! I will have a full post about that soon along with a sample. We’re aiming for a June release date. So look out for more news very soon.

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#CoverReveal The Sentinel’s Alliance Bk 3 Silent Sea Chronicles #fantasy #preorder

Posted on April 29, 2019 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. I’m so excited to share the cover for my latest book, The Sentinel’s Alliance. Publication date 6th July 2019.

And here, at last, is the gorgeous cover…

I’m still working on the blurb, but here’s a taster.

Can new alliances save the Silent Sea Islands from the murderers stalking their shores?

As the island of Kalaya and its people recover from civil war, a new threat surfaces. Invaders from the island of Elkena hunt the seas for magic users, determined to obliterate them. Their scar-faced captain seeks the Fire Mage and Tei and her people are in his warpath.

Tei and a band of Kalayans travel to Stone Haven, the home of their new allies, planning to restore magic to the dead island. But the Stone Haven Council have abhorred magic since their people were massacred by Elkenan invaders twenty years before. Commander Farrell must persuade his people to accept magic again, but his plans expose them to their biggest fear and he risks leading Tei and her people into danger, and jeopardising the safety of both their islands.

Under Farrell’s guidance treaties are forged, but is the newly formed Silent Sea Alliance enough to defeat the invaders and stop their bloodthirsty quest to destroy magic forever?

Preorder now! For the special price of 99p

I love this cover, I hope you do too. Why don’t you let me know your thoughts. And if you have any recommendations for changes to the blurb, please let me know.

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If you’ve read books 1 and 2 and would like to be added to my list of ARC reviewers for The Sentinel’s Alliance, please comment below or use the Contact Me form.

Or if you’ve missed the first two books in the series, here’s a recap.

The Lost Sentinel – Book 1

The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel.

The Sentinel’s Reign – Book 2

The Sentinel’s reign is doomed to failure unless Tei can prevent the Kalayan people from plunging into war.

Please share this post and help me spread the word, and don’t forget to pre-order your copy now at the special price of 99p.

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The Sentinel’s Reign #Preorder now #CoverReveal #fantasy

Posted on May 18, 2018 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

The Sentinel’s Reign – Book 2 in the Silent Sea Chronicles will be published on 29th June 2018. You can preorder it here!

Blurb

The new Sentinel’s reign is doomed to failure unless Tei can prevent the island and its people from plunging into war.

With the new Sentinel initiated and the magic restored on Kalaya, life is looking good for Tei and the exiles. But Rathnor’s plans for war soon escalate and thwart any chance of a peaceful life.

Brogan’s position on the Assembly becomes tenuous as rumours spread that he is an exile spy.

Farrell is recovering from an attempt on his life, and is more determined than ever for his people to build a life on Stone Haven. But the council have their sights set on Kalaya and Farrell struggles to steer them away from the prospect of war.

As trouble brews within and outside forces gather against them, can the exiles keep their hold on the magic, or will this be the end of the island of Kalaya and its people?

You can preorder on Amazon here

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Now this is the moment I have been waiting for! Here is the beautiful cover of The Sentinel’s Reign…

I love it, I hope you do too. Let me know in the comments.

And if you missed Book One in the series here’s the details.

The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel. With the Kalayan people turning their back on magic, can Tei help the exiles find their new Sentinel before it’s too late?

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#IndieMarch Day 4: Share your favourite Indie book cover #indieauthor

Posted on March 4, 2018 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

It’s day 4 of Rebecca Howie’s #Indiemarch tag. Today the prompt is share your favourite Indie author book cover. For me this is an easy one. I’ve loved the Crown of Stone’s books by C. L. Schneider ever since I spotted this cover. It is brilliant.

The book is excellent. So is book 2 for cover and content!

I can’t wait to read book 3 this year and finish the trilogy.

Don’t forget to join Rebecca Howie‘s #IndieMarch tag. See the prompts below. You can take part on your blog or Instagram.

Cover Reveal – The Lost Sentinel #fantasy #epicfantasy #heroicfantasy

Posted on April 30, 2017 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

As promised, I’m ready to reveal the cover of my new book ‘The Lost Sentinel’.

But before the big reveal, here’s the all important blurb;

Silent Sea Chronicles

Book One – The Lost Sentinel

The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel. With the Kalayan people turning their back on magic, can Tei help the exiles find their new Sentinel before it’s too late?

Kalaya is controlled by the Assembly – set up to govern but now under the control of Rathnor, who is intent on persecuting those who have magic, many of whom have taken refuge in the Turrak Mountains.

Tei has been raised to hide her magic, until her father, Migil, is visited by an old friend who warns them that they must seek refuge in the mountains.

On the journey, an enemy attack leaves her father mortally wounded. He sees her into the care of two exiles, Rike and Garrick, and on his deathbed makes a shocking confession that changes Tei’s life.

Tei must put her trust in these strangers, especially when mysterious Masked Riders seem determined to stop her reaching Turrak.

Struggling with self-doubt, Tei joins the exiles in their search for their lost Sentinel. But the Masked Riders want the Sentinel too, and time, as well as hope, is running out.

Can Tei help the exiles save the island magic and reunite the Kalayan people before their ignorance destroys them all?

And here it is…

To be published in June 2017!

Let me know what you think.

The big cover reveal!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

The day has finally come when I can reveal the cover of my soon to be published fantasy novel. I’ll be putting out the pre-order details in the next day or so. In the meantime, let me know what you think.