Bøger af Dawn Blair

Orphaned when her parents were sold to the mines to pay off their debts, Reila knows she should feel lucky that the shrine Keepers took her in and set her up as a trainee to learn to aid the dragons. She has one little problem: she hasn't been blessed by a dragon. Okay, two tiny problems: without that blessing, she has no magic. Wait, maybe there are three problems: she can't even remember the words to the spells.Now she understands why so many orphans drown. Yet, a new arrival gives her hope and promises a great adventure, if she has the strength to carry on against all the odds.A magical fantasy adventure short story told in a world of dragons. A new breed emerges.

J. Alexander knew she was coming.The lovely community of Sun Falls matches the brochure perfectly, almost. It did forget to mention some things, like a mysterious Landlore who solves problems.Accosted, threatened, and bitten on her leg by another member of the community one night while walking her dog, Alicia decides to take the matter to the Landlore.A man watches her approach from the window of the charming vintage house.Her choices: deal the community member herself or face the Landlore. She can't turn away now.From the author of the Sacred Knight series, Dawn Blair welcomes you to the strange community of Sun Falls.

He fed the wrong snake and it led to his doom.As a champion, Fall was meant to fight for the side of good. He did so, until that moment when he didn't. Chaos needs attention too or the universe tilts out of balance. Now incarcerated, they press for Fall's confession: why did he do it?Can his actions make up for his heinous crime and let good once again triumph over what he has done?A fantasy short story from the Wells of the Onesong series by the author of 1-800-CallLoki and The Doorway Prince.

The heat might kill him.Known for their ability to create ice and freezing temperatures, ice nymphs are worth a lot to the people of the desert. Bajet tracks his kidnapped sister to this forsaken land. He trusts no one and yet his strength drains with each passing day in the heat. But discovering the truth about the ruler of the desert, Bajet might not have enough of his icy abilities to free his sister. It might be time for a deal instead. Only Bajet doesn't make the bargain. Enter a world where heat and sand rule the harsh landscape against a formidable ice nymph willing to do whatever it takes in this fantasy, short story adventure written by the author of Quest for the Three Books.

Thomis doesn't want to be here.Alexander's Den: a place very few people know about and even fewer actually venture into willingly. Everyone here has a story; some want to tell it, and some don't. Alexander won't give Thomis a warm homecoming, even though he has something Alexander might want. Will a special egg be enough to get his foot back in the door? Will Alexander want too much from him in this storyteller's final days? Enter the lair of Alexander's Den in this fantasy short story written by the author of Quest for the Three Books.

What secret would be worth keeping from your best friend?Martias, a homesick outcast, longs to spend one night feeling at home under the pine trees of his native land. Banishment from his centaur tribe means he can never see any of them again. Yet, the forest calls to him and makes him wonder how he can dedicate himself to this repetitive daily life of learning and memorizing lines when he feels so excluded. He doesn't belong with the humans and doesn't know how to create his own life among them. After persuading his only friend, a young human knight in training, to run away with him for one night, Martias longs for more than a glimpse of a centaur tribe. But being bound with a death sentence makes it hard to bring a friend along. If you like epic, magical fantasy worlds, then you'll love Dawn Blair's enchanting tale.

No one paid much attention to the chipped and broken monk statue holding the iridescent stardust orb in the garden. Not until Moonhunter showed up.Then, the universe reawakened to its existence.Stolen on her watch, Calliesar tracks the statue and the orb. Her hope lies with Moonhunter and his mysterious connection to sense the ancient stardust. Only through him will she be able to track it across the universe.Can she regain it before the other Black Nights discover she has lost it? A mistake like that could cost her life.Journey now with the author of The Doorway Prince in a science fantasy novella crossing both the Wells of the Onesong and the Space Ninja stories in an epic, prequel adventure to Stardust.

Loki likes sending unauthorized visitors to Midgard back to their home realms. Or he once had. Now it no longer feels like retribution, but a chore. Can't he sit back, drink his coffee, and run his businesses? Why must Bronwyn call him yet again? All to check out alleged poltergeist activity centering around a lowly janitor at the mall, no less. What does he look like? A security guard? But the temperature is about to drop as Loki discovers the truth. Join Loki on this humorous urban fantasy as he gets his mojo back to become a god of Midgard.

Cupid hates his curse, yet he pulls another feather from his wings. It turns to an arrow in his fingers as his bow comes to his hand. Notching the arrow, Cupid takes aim and fires. It might as well have been targeted at his own heart. People don't know what it takes to be Cupid. This tough job leads to heartbreak every time.On occasion, Cupid has been known to miss. Sometimes they get away, at least temporarily. Each one leaves him. Always.But for a special, life-changing moment, they can all say they found their true love. He waits for the one who will boldly stand up and claim, "I'm with Cupid."Will this arrow be the one to bring an end to his curse?Join in this short story urban fantasy as Cupid claims a love only to lose it again. From the author of The Loki Adventure series comes a tale about love getting another shot.

Some days are just not worth getting out of bed. For Loki, Norse god of Mischief, today happens to be one of those days. He woke up as a woman. Not surprising. It happens sometimes.But why today?Top it off with Jason bringing bad news. Now Loki wishes he'd never woken up from his dreamless sleep.Some days are like that. Might as well get dressed to the nines and conquer the world.Will looking fashionable solve Jason's newest problems, or will it just make things worse as Midgard sees a new side of Loki?

They told Steigan he'd been involved in an accident. They said he had stolen magic. Then the lies began. Prophecies told of a time when the demons would return and cities would fall, yet none said anything about a champion. Steigan finds himself tangled in magic, plagued by nightmares of demons and fire, unable to control the power rising within him, and void of memories. He has nowhere to turn for help. His birthmark establishes his heritage, but can he uphold his birthright without knowledge of his past? Can he regain his title of dominus? Will he take control of his magic before it's too late?The Sacred Knight series continues with this second installment.

Some things should stay broken.Derek owns the auto shop that his father started. but in this modern age, his job feels stale. Self-driving cars don't need many repairs. The computer handles most of the work once done with real tools, leaving him bored beyond belief.He can fake happiness with a smile on his face, but the emoji on his arm doesn't lie.Every day, the government-implanted chip in his arm frowns at him and becomes a deeper shade of blue. His friends and family worry about him, knowing the dangers if he doesn't tune-up his attitude soon. Derek's mental state can't slip down any further. Otherwise, someone might come to fix him.From the author of Oxygen comes a terrifying look at an alternate reality not so far off in our possible future.WARNING: Does contain explicit language.

Hoping to leave the past behind, Shelly gets in her car and starts driving. But in running away from her life, Shelly gets an adventure she never expects. It all begins with a strange voice on the radio...A tale of the unexplained from the author of fantasy tales such as Fractured Echo and The Doorway Prince. Come discover what supernatural events await on a lonely highway.

A name. All she needed was a name.The sign on the door read: Hot Yoga. Certainly that wasn't the troll's name. She'd have to knock.When the door opened, she saw a sight which would never be able to unsee, even with the aid of a forgetting spell. Yet, the mission must continue.If you're hunting for a new, quick story to read, Dawn Blair has a treasure for you.

It's all about story! The Write Edit is a different kind of book about editing. It won't teach you about grammar, punctuation, or capitalization, but it will teach you how to fix the actual words of you manuscript. Find and correct problem areas in your writing. You'll learn about point of view, characterization, narrative, setting, dialogue, and more though step-by-step examples. Sample before and after passages illustrate the exact steps to editing. Finish off with a sample "rough draft" page for your practice. With The Write Edit, you'll take your writing to the next level.

Selena never planned on setting foot in space. Not until roused from her sleep to go on an assignment with a captain who had lost over half his crew on the last voyage.Could he want her, a newly graduated soul collector, to gather the spirits of the dead from his last mission? Or may there be a different reason for him wanting her on this particular expedition?Venture into the sci-fi world of one woman's journey to discover her ninja powers. We promise: Space ninjas aren't real. (Right?)From the author of The Doorway Prince and Ninja: By the Numbers, join the quest for this second stand-alone adventure of the ninja origin stories.

The prophecy has been fulfilled: the Bloody Saint has returned. Steigan was known as the saint and betrayer for a reason: where ever he went, death and destruction followed. Now his enemies attack the gates of the ruined city of Lilinar to capture him. There will be no escape for him this time and no saving his friends. He has nothing but the debris around him. And the advantage of a lifetime to plan. Will it be enough to stop the threats retaking the land or to save his friend from turning to the evil powers that he knows will possess Martias?The fourth story in the legend of Dominus Steigan continues in this epic fantasy adventure by Dawn Blair, author of 1-800-CallLoki.

The time of treachery begins.Ensnared by an ancient lineage enchantment, Steigan rides out nightly to fight the demons emerging as a thousand year old spell begins to break. But the primeval creatures aren't the only ones awakening.After being bitten, Steigan's quest for a cure to heal his magical aura lands him face to face with The Destroyer of Civilizations. What other secrets does the land of Dubinshire hold?Far too soon, Steigan returns to Lilinar only to find all he once held dear turned askew and crumbling to pieces. Can he save the city he loves from destruction, or will he be too late? How far and at what costs will he go to in order to save the world?One thing is certain: he will leave the past drenched in blood...To Birth a Destiny is the third novel in the epic fantasy saga of the Sacred Knight series.

Tales are meant to be told.Some get forgotten. Some change with each telling. Some adapt from history to fairytales. It can't be proven if Quanst lived or not, but if he did, these are tales spoken about him. And truth be told, some stories he'd like forgotten. Did anyone recall the time he'd ended up flat on his back during the swordfight? Or when he was homeless and he became a thief? Or the job he had to take? Tales like this could happen to anyone. But he wasn't anyone. He was Quanst the Mouse. Very few ever knew he was there. Mentioned as forgotten history in the Sacred Knight series, Quanst's tales beg to be told. Join Dawn Blair as she begins to uncover the stories of the boy who wanted to be a warrior but became a better-known thief instead.

The fate of the world lies in his hands. But is he the redeemer or something far worse?Rivic is terrified of his power. After accidentally killing his parents when he lost control, Rivic fears another tragic accident. But he's forced to embrace his magic after he and his twin sister are swallowed by a dragon and reborn into a new realm... only to have her kidnapped by a menacing tyrant.Discovering the despot can teach him to use his abilities, he accepts the dark ruler's treacherous tuition. But with his sibling using her visions of the future to serve his black-hearted mentor and a fellow student pressuring him to join a secret coup, Rivic is torn between protecting his loved ones and fighting evil.Can the young man master his gifts without losing his soul?Tangled Magic is the first book in the enchanting Onesong epic fantasy series. If you like binge-worthy reads, wondrous adventures, and seductive villains, then you'll love Dawn Blair's spellbinding story.Buy Tangled Magic to cross paths with destiny today!

They changed her destiny and now she seeks a new path.After a chance meeting with a homeless man and a black winged angel, Amanda searches for her new purpose. Numbers and a star seem to guide her way. But some things just cannot be calculated.Will the numbers add up, or is there an error in the universe's designs?The author of 1-800-CallLoki brings you the follow-up adventure of a side character as she discovers the truth about her powers and begins her epic quest as a ninja.

The king's advisor has a problem. The dead king left no heirs. Eclipse searches for the kingdom's next ruler, but his calculations are skewed and unfocused. He doesn't understand why he can't get a handle on them. Worse, the royal council presses him for a decision. He has only a star to assist his way through these dark times, and it lights his way to a teen, frightened, alone, and sleeping in a doorway. In escorting the boy to the back to the castle, the young man is genuinely afraid of crossing through doorways. In one moment, Eclipse has a hold of him, and in the next, the teen is gone. Will the star guide Eclipse across time and space, against others who also pursue the teen, to find the boy who would be king? Travel the Wells of the Onesong for an epic fantasy quick read adventure by the author of The Loki Adventures.

Annae Bytherhourn's life changes when she discovers the truth about her father and he becomes a stranger to her. His past contains terrible secrets. History remembers him as a thief, conspirator, traitor, and killer. Now he has manipulated her life to position her in as much danger as he would be in if the world found out he still lived. Can she overcome her own personal anger to leave the unbiased account of a life that needs to be remembered for a thousand years?History of a Dead Man chronicles the missing forty or so years in the life of Saint Steigan as told by the daughter he raised. Only she knows the true story of a man who had to make hard decisions to carry on a difficult mission and become a champion.

The ant scurries on the counter, alone and the only remnant of its poisoned colony. Empathizing with the ant, Natalie ponders putting it out of its misery. As a scientist, she knows her flowcharts point to humankind's destruction: much like the ants, we polluted our colony too.Heading up one of a handful of secret labs, Natalie's mission to save humanity seems more like a cliché sci-fi movie than reality. Or maybe the world-weary views she possesses stem from her own bitter past. Knowing the final days of humanity approaches, Natalie plans for her revenge and escape.A dark tale of the world near death and one woman determined to survive against all the odds.

Humans incubated in a dragon egg... what could go wrong? Born prematurely with split personalities, Echo never knows the actions of her other self. When two boys spot Echo's car, she wonders what trouble Fracture brings into Echo's life this time.It might be too much for Echo to handle.Travel the Wells of the Onesong for an epic fantasy quick read adventure by the author of 1-800-CallLoki and the Sacred Knight series.