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Burning Bright

Seize the Fire Book 1 The demons come, devouring life and light. Armed with sword and spell, Keepers meet the scourge. Above nations, beyond the law, to be a Keeper is to hold power–but power always comes with a price. To Keeper Apprentice Hiro Takai, Keepers are heroes, risking their lives to battle with sword and spell the demons that would devour all life. His master Eshan is one of the best—skilled beyond his years, and possessing exquisite control over his magic and emotions. Hiro is lucky to be harnessing his fire-magic under Eshan’s tutelage—and even luckier to be his lover. But when Hiro wakes as a full Keeper after his Kindling ritual, everything is wrong. Something is in his mind, bringing him new and amazing power, but it’s not sane. Eshan is gone, slipped away on a dangerous mission leaving only a cryptic warning for Hiro to flee the Keepers—who are now debating if they should kill Hiro or just let him die. No mage is more powerful, more knowledgeable, or more true than Eshan. Hiro knows his teacher can help—if Hiro can just find him. Find him, and save him. Before the Other in Hiro’s mind drives him mad, or tears his soul to shreds.

Under Her Protection

Sometimes men are the ones trapped in a tower, or bound by a curse, or doomed to stay in the underworld. Damsels or not, they need rescuing too. And these are just the women to do it… KD Sarge writes of a swordswoman and a scholar. Erin Zarro tells of a grim reaper and a dead man. Siri Paulson shares the tale of a maidservant and an inventor. Kit Campbell writes of a new university grad and a prince. Turtleduck Press proudly presents fantasy romance stories about strong women…and men who need their help.

Shards

Eva Martinez isn’t sure why she’s pursuing a master’s degree in religious studies, except that something about the material resonates in the depths of her soul. But when her dreams start to be invaded by lost gardens, forbidden fruit, and a strangely familiar mystery man, even she has to wonder if she’s taking her schoolwork too seriously. Then Eva starts to notice the strangeness seeping into everyday life. The man from her dreams is real and Eva feels a curious connection with him. Her classmate, someone she’s known for years, starts to act increasingly volatile. And it seems like everyone, including her bosses, is keeping secrets…secrets that have something to do with her. Eva’s determined to find out what’s going on, how it involves her, and why she’s transforming into someone buried deep in her memories. The deeper in that Eva gets, the more she feels like she should understand what’s happening around her. The secrets conceal real dangers, and if she can’t untangle them and find the truth in time, she–and all those she’s come to care for–will face defeat at the hands of an ancient enemy, one who recognized Eva long before she learned to recognize herself. For a sneak peek at Shards, go here. Shards is availble on Amazon for Kindle and in paperback. Also available in many formats from Smashwords, and you can even get a signed copy!

The Best of Turtleduck Press Vol I

Turtleduck Press is proud to present our first “Best of” collection, as voted by our members. This anthology features: The Dangers of Creation; or, a Machine to Rival Man by Siri Paulson – Gothic/steampunk, 19th century setting. Fanged Bunny Slippers by KD Sarge – comedic Dream ‘verse character sketch, far-future off-planet setting To the Waters and the Wild by Kit Campbell – contemporary (but not urban) fantasy with a fairytale feel, 21st century setting Imprint, a poem by Erin Zarro regarding brokenhearted love And a special sneak peek at Kit Campbell’s upcoming novel, Shards!

Seasons Eternal

Seasons Eternal: Stories of a World Frozen in Time Imagine a world where the seasons are frozen in place. How does a land change when the seasons stay the same? Turtleduck Press releases our second anthology, featuring Kit Campbell, Siri Paulson, Erin Zarro, and KD Sarge. Proceeds benefit UNICEF. The Wasteland: After an airship crash in a land charred by summer, two very different people must learn from each other to survive.Stasis: In a world where it is eternally autumn, a lonely woman escapes to virtual reality where she can command the seasons. She finds her deceased husband there and refuses to leave.The Hope of Spring: When danger comes over the glacier to threaten her tribe, Shishiri fights and wins. But she can’t fight the glacier itself.A Chance of Change: Spring, a time of renewal and life. It’s something that should belong to everyone–isn’t it?

Fey Touched

Two sisters. Asha is the Queen of the Fey, genetically engineered immortal humans who feed on human souls to survive. But she’s running from her people. When she is found by her enemy, one of the Hunters of the Fey, she expects to die. Yet he’s oddly intrigued by her, and Asha finds herself falling in love with him, hoping she can find safety and the home she’s been seeking. Then she’s kidnapped, and everything changes. Fallon is a Hunter. She’s looking for her long-lost sister, using an addictive drug to search through the stream of time. Her addiction leaves her dangerously exposed to her enemies but, consumed by her search, she doesn’t care…until her fellow Hunters start dying from a mysterious illness. She is torn between duty and desire, and must find an answer before they all die. What Fallon doesn’t know is that Asha might just be the key to saving them all, if only she can find her. And time is running out. PLEASE NOTE that this book contains explicit language, explicit sex, and graphic violence and is not suitable for those under 18. Read the first three chapters here. Click here to buy it for Kindle. A print edition can be purchased here.

Queen’s Man

A novel of the Dream’verse Joss Ravid works security for a major tribe on Kari’s Star, but he’ll tell anyone that he doesn’t actually care if the ruling families kill each other off. He’s not interested in politics; he just likes getting paid to hit jerks, and also the many opportunities for hitting on straight men. The Galactic-imposed Interdiction may keep Kari citizens stuck on their war-torn world, but Joss has connections. If the situation gets too messy, he can leave whenever he wants. He’ll also tell anyone he doesn’t care about girls, but that doesn’t stop him from rescuing 12-year-old Paige Carlyle, newly arrived on the planet and newly orphaned by tribe violence. If Joss were making a “don’t care” list, though, at the very top would be Zeke Cayden, Heir to powerful Tribe Cayden. Never mind that he and Joss were lovers; that’s long gone. Saving Zeke’s life when the shooting starts is just business. Some tribes don’t want peace, and killing a Galactic citizen like Paige—or controlling Cayden through the Heir—would serve them well. So Joss is on the run, risking his life, his pretty face, and his precious liberty to keep Paige and Zeke alive and the peace plan that can lift the Interdiction on track. Why? Because…how often does a guy get to piss off half a planet while displaying his talents for woodcraft, cross-dressing, and scaring straight men? When Paige is kidnapped, though, the lives of Paige and Zeke, the leadership of Cayden and…

Winter’s Night

Edited by Siri Paulson With works by Kit Campbell, Siri Paulson, KD Sarge, and Erin Zarro. A Marine on leave. A heartfelt rondeau. An Inuit on the edge. A dreamer on a quest. What do they all have in common? They’re in the Turtleduck Press anthology Winter’s Night. Created as a sampling of our work, the anthology benefits UNICEF. Purchase for Kindle here, (UK here), or in one of the many formats offered by Smashwords. A paperback version is available from CreateSpace.

His Faithful Squire

Sequel to Knight Errant Former joy-boy Rafe Ballard will miss living on the freighter Pendragon’s Dream. Under the watchful eye of Captain Eve Marcori, Marine veteran, no one beat him. He ate well, his life was rarely in danger, and—most important by far—he spent much of his days and all the glorious nights with his beloved Taro. Unfortunately, energetic Taro wants to take on the galaxy without his sister the captain standing by, and Rafe won’t be left behind. He’s learned enough to get a real job so he won’t be a burden. Taro is beyond capable of keeping him safe. What could go wrong? With a Marcori in the picture, lots. By the explosive end of his first job, Taro needs back-up. Rafe is all there is. Hedonist, layabout, and mooch he may be, but Rafe is also deeply in love. For Taro he’ll surprise everyone—especially himself.

Without Wings

This chapbook of poetry explores the dark side of love — what happens after the happily ever after. It is Erin Zarro’s second poetry chapbook from Turtleduck Press, following the release of Life as a Moving Target in December 2010. Click here for a poem from the chapbook. Buy the book from Amazon here, or the ebook for Kindle (software is free) here.

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