It’s publication day for the Crown of Three Epic Collection, a box set of the complete fantasy trilogy for younger readers that I’ve been working on for the past couple of years. Publishers Simon and Schuster call it “a Game of Thrones for a younger audience” and I’m cool with that. The series kicks off with Crown of … Continue reading Crown of Three – Epic Collection
Family secrets combine with fantasy in this epic tale of battle, magic, strange creatures, power, and fate. Separated at birth, triplets Tarlan, Elodie, and Gulph have grown up knowing nothing about each other. However, an ancient prophecy says that the three will one day be reunited, overthrow the king, and bring peace to the land. Each … Continue reading Crown of Three (writing as J.D. Rinehart)
Review site 3rd Strike has posted a warm review of Crown of Three, my fantasy novel for younger readers. Appraising the Dutch language edition, the review remarks: “The first book of Crown of Three is a very interesting young version of Game of Thrones, albeit with many original and magical quirks of its own. While … Continue reading 3rd Strike Reviews “Crown of Three”
The Dutch edition of Crown of Three just dropped through my door. The cover art is the same as the splendidly packaged US hardback; the difference is that this translation comes as a rather smart trade paperback. If only I spoke the language, I’d be able to read the damn thing. Still, I have a pretty good idea … Continue reading Crown of Three – Dutch Angle
Yikes! Not only can you now buy Crown of Three – my fantasy novel for middle grade readers – in paperback, but you can also preorder the sequel! Yes, the hardback edition of The Lost Realm will be published by Simon & Schuster on May 31, 2016. Interested? Here’s the blurb: The kingdom of Toronia … Continue reading The Lost Realm – Crown of Three
I always enjoy seeing how cover art differs around the world. Here’s the beautiful artwork for the Czech edition of my new novel for young readers, Crown of Three. Click here to compare it to the US edition. Buy Crown of Three from Amazon Preorder The Lost Realm from Amazon
In the mood for some epic fantasy? Here’s one I’ve been working on, under the pseudonym J.D. Rinehart. It’s a sweeping saga of magic and monsters, wizards and war, set in the far-off kingdom of Toronia. Publishers Simon and Schuster call it “a Game of Thrones for a younger audience” and I’m cool with that. There are … Continue reading Crown of Three
Oh boy, I’ve left it until the last minute to write my February blog. I could blame the ridiculous brevity of the month – I mean, just 28 days, really, how’s a fellow supposed to get everything done? On the other hand, I’ve seen a few Februaries come and go over the years, so I … Continue reading February Famigeration
An ancient prophecy says that when three stars appear in the sky, triplets will take the throne and peace will come to the land. The stars have appeared, and the triplets are Gulph, Tarlan and Elodie. But the prophecy has failed. Tarlan saw Gulph die during a final confrontation with their undead father. Gulph fell … Continue reading A Kingdom Rises (writing as J.D. Rinehart)
The kingdom of Toronia is being torn apart by civil war. The only hope comes in the form of illegitimate triplets, who are prophesied to kill the king and rule together in peace. Separated at birth and scattered throughout the realms, the triplets face a desperate fight to secure their destiny. Will they survive long … Continue reading The Lost Realm (writing as J.D. Rinehart)