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Last chance to pick up Visions of Zarua for 99p #fantasy Short Story Anthology #preorder and sign up for #blogblitz

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This is just a quick reminder of what’s going on with my books at the moment.

Later I will post a writing update for the last quarter of the year and, as I feel as though my reading list has slipped off track, I’ll also pick some books I want to read by the end of 2022.

For now, if you haven’t read my debut standalone fantasy – Visions of Zarua – you’ll have to be quick to buy it for 99p as the deals ends tomorrow.

99p Worldwide deal Visions of Zarua

‘Would highly recommend for anyone who is looking to lose themselves in a new and exciting magical world.’ Amazon reviewer

Next up…

Love, Loss and Life In Between, my new mixed genre anthology, will publish on 9th September. These are a collection of short stories I’ve written over the years with themes around love, loss, and second chances. I’m excited to see what readers think of the change in direction from my usual fantasy stories.

Readers can Pre-order here

Book Bloggers and Reviewers can join the 1 day blog blitz on 15th October at Rachel’s Random Resources. Sign up on her website.

Here’s a taste of a few of the stories in the collection…

  • As Cecilia helps the dying, she questions what happens to their spirits. But is she ready to find out?
  • Can a mother’s race through the New Forest save her son?
  • Will visiting a medium bring Christina the closure she needs?
  • Can an intruder help an old lady with her loneliness?
  • Will the start of another wet and miserable Monday morning end with Maeve’s happy ever after?

The anthology includes the prize-winning flash fiction story – ‘Spirit Song’.

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I’ll be back soon with a writing update.

As always – happy writing and reading.

Suzanne Rogerson – Author of epic fantasy and heart-warming romance

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Visions of Zarua 99p during #indieaugust #fantasy #epicfantasy

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During #indieaugust I’ve decided to keep my standalone fantasy, Visions of Zarua, at the discounted price of 99p worldwide.

What readers are saying about Visions of Zarua

‘There’s everything in this story, good v evil, romance, crime, mystery, passion & fabulous magic, all put together in a wonderful writing style.’ Amazon reviewer

‘Intriguing characters, strong structure, high stakes, memorable world. The Visions of Zarua packs a punch in delivering all of these. A superb story that fantasy readers will definitely enjoy!’ Amazon reviewer

‘…this was a thoroughly enjoyable sword and sorcery based epic fantasy. There are some great new creatures in this book and some interesting magical premise to check out and some highly relatable characters.’ Amazon reviewer

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, now is a great time to sample my writing. Here are a few of the snippets I shared during the blog tour a few years ago…

Visions of Zarua is also available in audiobook, which will be heavily discounted if you buy the ebook first. Double bargain!

And if you’ve read Visions of Zarua and loved the characters, you can check out the prequel story in Fantasy Short Stories also only 99p on Amazon. Kalesh and a few other familiar names make an appearance.

Have a happy weekend.

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Visions of Zarua is 5 today! #fantasy #epicfantasy #indiebooksbeseen

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I have some news to share, but first…

Today I’m celebrating the 5th birthday of my debut fantasy, Visions of Zarua. It’s hard to believe I started my indie author journey so long ago!

It has been a time of ups and downs, and the best part has been getting so many positive reviews from happy readers. I don’t think you can beat that feeling.

I shared this back in January, but I do love to see how my book was brought to life. Why not give it a like on youtube and give Guy Barnes a boost – he did an epic job!

If you are interested in finding out more about Visions of Zarua, please follow these links.

Visions of Zarua – Amazon universal link

Audible and iTunes for the audiobook.

‘The author created such believable, magical worlds with wonderful characters that I didn’t want it to end. There’s everything in this story, good v evil, romance, crime, mystery, passion & fabulous magic, all put together in a wonderful writing style.’ Amazon reviewer

‘I completely recommend this, both for fans of the fantasy genre and for those of who haven’t read fantasy before. The story was great, the characters genuine and likable, and the worldbuilding fantastic.’ Amazon reviewer

This is the perfect time to share some news – there will soon be a new short story published in the world of Paltria featuring characters from Visions of Zarua! It’s part of a project I’ve been working on, lead in stories to introduce new readers to my fantasy stories and also for fans that want to read about their favourite characters. More news will follow soon…

For now you can help me celebrate the 5 year anniversary by sharing this post, writing a review if you’ve read it, or just say hi. I love to interact will fans, readers and bloggers.

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Visions of Zarua live recording #fantasy #audio #epicfantasy

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Here is something a little different. Guy Barnes, the narrator of my standalone fantasy Visions of Zarua, has done a live recording of a scene from the book. Check it out on YouTube (https://youtu.be/olzxocUjNFo)

It looks and sounds great, doesn’t it!

And whilst I’m in a sharing mood, here’s an audio sample.

Fancy a closer look? You can find out more on Amazon     Audible   iTunes

‘…the narration was excellent! Guy Barnes does a great job of creating distinct, believable voices for each character, with fine pacing and emotive enough to evoke more detailed imagery and experiences in the thoughts of listener while following along in this grand tale.’ Reviewer quote on Audible.

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Happy belated birthday to Visions of Zarua! #fantasy #epicfantasy #birthdaygiveaway

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I can’t believe I almost missed this huge milestone; Visions of Zarua is now 5 years old! Thanks facebook for reminding me.

I’ve been a bit distracted this week as my gorgeous puppy has been spayed and I’ve been like a neurotic mother watching over her. Thankfully she seems to be bouncing back and is almost her usual self. I know she can’t wait to get back to the park and play with her ball!

To celebrate the 5th birthday of my debut fantasy, Visions of Zarua, I wanted to give away a few copies to eager readers.

If you fancy an ebook or audiobook, just drop me a comment and I’ll be in touch. I would love an honest review once you’ve had time to read / listen, but there is no obligation. I just want to spread some birthday love.

Mini blurb

An ancient darkness haunts the realm and only Paddren can defeat it. Shunned by the Royal Order of Wizards, he must rely on his friends for help. He’s guided by a connection to a long dead wizard who holds the key to what happened in the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren solve the mystery and decipher his visions before the dark menace of Zarua’s past is unleashed?

Over the last 5 years Visions of Zarua has been well received by readers and reviewers with an average star rating of around 4.4.

Recent Reviews

Dab of Darkness audio review – ‘The world building is captivating, the characters engaging, and the plot full of suspense…’

Lexi – Amazon review ‘…I loved the style that was created and the medieval lore. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good mystery fantasy book.’

In 2019 the audiobook came out here’s a trailer produced by the brilliant narrator Guy Barnes.

The Czech edition also came out in October 2019 in the Pendragon world fantasy series alongside my writing hero Robin Hobb! I visited the bookshops in Prague and went to my publishers to sign some copies, though thinking back it all seems so surreal now.

As my debut novel, Visions of Zarua will always be special to me and I hope on its 10th birthday I’ll still feel the same. For now, I’ll leave you with one of my favourite pictures of Poppy showing Visions some love. Sadly, Poppy is no longer with us, but this picture still makes me smile.

If you are interested in finding out more please check out these links for Visions of Zarua on Amazon, Audible or  iTunes.

And if you want a free birthday copy of the ebook or audiobook, just let me know.

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A couple of little updates – 99p deal and new audio blog tour #SFF #fantasynews

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I’ve been so busy editing my new project and reading how-to books on writing a series that I’ve completely forgotten to share some great events that are taking place at the moment.

Firstly, Visions of Zarua is on sale for a limited time at just 99p worldwide on Amazon.

With the audiobook also out, you can get a huge discount if you purchase both. An audiobook for just £2.99 is a bargain! Audible.

I’m also excited to announce that the first audiobook tour will be taking place in November with Audiobookworm. Here’s the tour link to check the details and sign up.

The audiobook has only been out a few weeks and we’re eager to see what listeners think, so if you fancy a free review copy why not sign up and join in the fun in November.

Here’s a sample of George Ellington in action…

If November is too soon to commit to listening and reviewing fear not, there will be more opportunities in January 2021 in the form of a 1 day blitz with Rachel’s Random Resources. More details on this to follow.

And I’m excited to say the production of book 2 The Sentinel’s Reign is coming on really well, fingers crossed we can get it out before Christmas.

I hope to share news of my new project very soon, so watch this space.

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Last day Visions of Zarua #Audiobook tour #fantasy And last chance for 99p ebook http://mybook.to/voz

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Welcome to Day 7 of the audiobook blog tour for Visions of Zarua. Sadly it’s the last day of the tour, I’ve enjoyed having something to take my mind of the difficult times we are all going through but all good things must come to an end. This is also the last chance to get the eBook for only 99p Visions of Zarua.

The last stops on the tour are…

The Clipped Nightingale – Top 10 list and excerpt.

Teatime and Books – Interview and audiobook spotlight

Here are yesterday’s links.

Books, tea and healthy me – Indie Author interview and audiobook excerpt.

Jazzy Book Reviews – Top 10 list and audiobook spotlight

Previous stops on the blog tour

Superbooks – Author Interview discussing the processes of producing an audiobook.

2 Girls and a book – Have you seen my top favourite bands to write to? Check this post out and see if we have similar taste in music. Let me know what you think.

Wishful Endings – Wishful Endings shares an excerpt on the blog today.

Audiobook News – Pop over to Audiobook news for an excerpt of Visions of Zarua and listen to Guy Barnes’ brilliant narration.

Willow Writes and Reads – Review

‘…This narrator knows how to tell a story full of adventure and intrigue. I’m highly impressed. He knows how to pact a lot of intensity in his voice…’

‘…I loved the action and adventure. I also loved the underlying mystery and lure. I would have read this book in a day if I could have.’

4 the love of audiobooks – Interview, top 10 and excerpt

Eileen Troemel – Excerpt and top 10.

Willow Writes and reads – spotlight

Dab of darkness audiobook reviews – Review and interview.

‘The world building is captivating, the characters engaging, and the plot full of suspense…’ 

The Book Junkie Reads – Excerpt and Top 10 bands I love to write to…

Nessie’s Place – spotlight

The full list of bloggers taking part in the audiobook blog tour can be found on Audiobookwormpromotions.

The ebook is still on sale for 99p worldwide. If you purchase the ebook you can get the audiobook for a huge discount! Here’s the universal link you’ll need to see the book on Amazon or direct on ACX and itunes.

A dark and thrilling fantasy that will keep you hooked from beginning to end!

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Can they save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past?

An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria.
Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate.
Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer.
The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions and save the Paltrian people before the dark menace of Zarua’s past is unleashed?

Visions of Zarua ebook for only 99p

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Day 6 Visions of Zarua blog tour #indieauthor interview and Top 10 list #fantasy

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Happy Easter weekend and welcome to Day 6 of the audiobook blog tour for Visions of Zarua. There are only two days left, I hope you’ve managed to see some of the blog posts so far.

Here are the links to today’s blogs.

Books, tea and healthy me – Indie Author interview and audiobook excerpt.

Jazzy Book Reviews – Top 10 list and audiobook spotlight

Previous stops on the blog tour

Superbooks – Author Interview discussing the processes of producing an audiobook.

2 Girls and a book – Have you seen my top favourite bands to write to? Check this post out and see if we have similar taste in music. Let me know what you think.

Wishful Endings – Wishful Endings shares an excerpt on the blog today.

Audiobook News – Pop over to Audiobook news for an excerpt of Visions of Zarua and listen to Guy Barnes’ brilliant narration.

Willow Writes and Reads – Review

‘…This narrator knows how to tell a story full of adventure and intrigue. I’m highly impressed. He knows how to pact a lot of intensity in his voice…’

‘…I loved the action and adventure. I also loved the underlying mystery and lure. I would have read this book in a day if I could have.’

4 the love of audiobooks – Interview, top 10 and excerpt

Eileen Troemel – Excerpt and top 10.

Willow Writes and reads – spotlight

Dab of darkness audiobook reviews – Review and interview.

‘The world building is captivating, the characters engaging, and the plot full of suspense…’ 

The Book Junkie Reads – Excerpt and Top 10 bands I love to write to…

Nessie’s Place – spotlight

The full list of bloggers taking part in the audiobook blog tour can be found on Audiobookwormpromotions.

The ebook is still on sale for 99p worldwide for a few more days. If you purchase the ebook you can get the audiobook for a huge discount! Here’s the universal link you’ll need to see the book on Amazon or direct on ACX and itunes.

A dark and thrilling fantasy that will keep you hooked from beginning to end!

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Can they save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past?

An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria.
Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate.
Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer.
The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions and save the Paltrian people before the dark menace of Zarua’s past is unleashed?

Visions of Zarua ebook for only 99p

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Day 5 #audiobook tour for Visions of Zarua #fantasy

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Welcome to Day 5 of the audiobook blog tour for Visions of Zarua.

Today on the tour…

Superbooks – Author Interview discussing the processes of producing an audiobook.

2 Girls and a book – Have you seen my top favourite bands to write to? Check this post out and see if we have similar taste in music. Let me know what you think.

Previous stops on the tour

Wishful Endings – Wishful Endings shares an excerpt on the blog today.

Audiobook News – Pop over to Audiobook news for an excerpt of Visions of Zarua and listen to Guy Barnes’ brilliant narration.

Willow Writes and Reads – Review

‘…This narrator knows how to tell a story full of adventure and intrigue. I’m highly impressed. He knows how to pact a lot of intensity in his voice…’

‘…I loved the action and adventure. I also loved the underlying mystery and lure. I would have read this book in a day if I could have.’

4 the love of audiobooks – Interview, top 10 and excerpt

Eileen Troemel – Excerpt and top 10.

Willow Writes and reads – spotlight

Dab of darkness audiobook reviews – Review and interview.

‘The world building is captivating, the characters engaging, and the plot full of suspense…’ 

The Book Junkie Reads – Excerpt and Top 10 bands I love to write to…

Nessie’s Place – spotlight

The full list of bloggers taking part in the audiobook blog tour can be found on Audiobookwormpromotions.

The ebook is still on sale for 99p worldwide for a few more days. If you purchase the ebook you can get the audiobook for a huge discount! Here’s the universal link you’ll need to see the book on Amazon or direct on ACX and itunes.

A dark and thrilling fantasy that will keep you hooked from beginning to end!

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Can they save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past?

Visions of Zarua ebook for only 99p

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Day 4 is #excerpt and #review day on Visions of Zarua’s #audioblog tour #fantasy

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Welcome to Day 4 of the audiobook blog tour for Visions of Zarua.

Today I’m sharing links to the latest stops on the tour.

Wishful Endings – Wishful Endings shares an excerpt on the blog today.

Audiobook News – Pop over to Audiobook news for an excerpt of Visions of Zarua and listen to Guy Barnes’ brilliant narration.

Willow Writes and Reads – Review

‘…This narrator knows how to tell a story full of adventure and intrigue. I’m highly impressed. He knows how to pact a lot of intensity in his voice…’

‘…I loved the action and adventure. I also loved the underlying mystery and lure. I would have read this book in a day if I could have.’

Previous stops on the tour

4 the love of audiobooks – Interview, top 10 and excerpt

Eileen Troemel – Excerpt and top 10.

Willow Writes and reads – spotlight

Dab of darkness audiobook reviews – Review and interview.

‘The world building is captivating, the characters engaging, and the plot full of suspense…’ 

The Book Junkie Reads – Excerpt and Top 10 bands I love to write to…

Nessie’s Place – spotlight

The full list of bloggers taking part in the audiobook blog tour can be found on Audiobookwormpromotions.

The ebook is still on sale for 99p worldwide for a few more days. If you purchase the ebook you can get the audiobook for a huge discount! Here’s the universal link you’ll need to see the book on Amazon or direct on ACX and itunes.

A dark and thrilling fantasy that will keep you hooked from beginning to end!

Two wizards, 350 years apart. Can they save the realm of Paltria from Zarua’s dark past?

An ancient darkness haunts the realm of Paltria.
Apprentice wizard Paddren is plagued by visions of a city on the brink of annihilation. When his master dies in mysterious circumstances, the Royal Order of Wizards refuses to investigate.
Helped by his childhood friend, the skilled tracker Varnia, and her lover Leyoch, Paddren vows to find the killer.
The investigation leads Paddren down a sinister path of assassins, secret sects and creatures conjured by blood magic. But he is guided by a connection with a wizard from centuries ago – a wizard whose history holds the key to the horror at the heart of the abandoned city of Zarua. Can Paddren decipher his visions and save the Paltrian people before the dark menace of Zarua’s past is unleashed?

Visions of Zarua ebook for only 99p

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