Author Archives: shaunalawless

Hello! Happy new year! A new year of books and reading awaits us – and there are certainly lots of new books scheduled for 2023 that excite me. So much so, that I’ve read a few advance copies. Here are the books that have enthralled me the most- and that I highly recommend you read!Continue reading “2023 SFF book releases that I’ve already read”

The Blurb Born in fire. Tempered in blood. Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the South squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North. In the remote villages of southern Epheria, still reelingContinue reading “Review – Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill (spoiler free)”

Hello everyone – another book review. This time it is for Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs which is due for release in 2023. The Blurb Having grown up hearing tales of her uncle, the great King Beowulf, Fryda’s one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right. Yet a terrible childhood accidentContinue reading “Review of Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs”

Hello everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! Yay – at last my hardback edition is out everywhere (in every territory that wants to sell it, anyway!) This has been three months of hard work from the Head of Zeus team – so a big thanks to them for making this happen. So, there youContinue reading “November 2022 – reading & writing”

Hi everyone! There are so many books I want to read next year. I’ve really had to work hard to limit the books here to what I think I can actually read. Ambitious yes, but not impossible. In 2022, I managed to read 28 books, which is an all time low. However, I had aContinue reading “TBR for 2023”

What a book! I just absolutely loved it. I’ve read a lot of low fantasy recently and so I really enjoyed reading something a little more high fantasy again. In Barrow of Winter, our protagonist is Thray, a demi-god – or at least she might be. To find out she needs to die and discoverContinue reading “Barrow of Winter by H.M Long – book review”

We are nearing the end of 2022 and there are still a few books I want to finish/read by year end. I’m nine behind on my Goodreads target, so I’m going to try and reach that goal if I can. I’ve been a slow reader so far this year, however, December is always a goodContinue reading “TBR for the rest of 2022”

I’m so excited to share the book cover of The Words of Kings and Prophets. Once again, Micaela Alcaino has done an amazing job. I just can’t stop looking at it! Synopsis Here is the synopsis – perhaps a spoiler or two if you haven’t read The Kingdom of Gods and Fighting Men yet… TheContinue reading “The Words of Kings and Prophets – Book Cover Reveal”

Hello everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! My book, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, has been out for two months in eBook and Hardback in the UK, Ireland & Commonwealth. However, there are a few key dates in November.  Now – if I’m being honest, I delayed sending this update untilContinue reading “October 2022 – Reading & Writing update”

Hi everyone, I’ve been very busy recently, however, I’ve still been reading and thought I’d do a spotlight post on some indie fantasy books I’ve read. If you’ve read any of these books, let me know. The indie market has just exploded in recent years and I have enjoyed so many titles and new authors.Continue reading “Indie spotlight – favourite indie books I’ve read so far”