#fow saga

[tamarasharker]

Ícalar

[p]An interactive map of Ícalar, a.k.a. abovecloud. Explore it further by clicking labels, shaded areas and borders, and bodies of water![/p

The past week or so I figured out how to make one of my maps semi-interactive via WorldAnvil, following some lovely coloring and addition of a decorative ìkam border by my map artist, Melissa.

The link will take you to the interactive version: you can hover over labels, bodies of water, and other shaded areas to access brief encyclopedic entries! Now if only I could embed it on my website!

Interactive capabilities aside, the colored map is simply lovely by itself:

[thehiddenbaroness]

Since I gained a handful of new followers this week -- hello and welcome! -- I am obligated to do a little self-promotion!

I wrote a book! It's coming out next March! Free sample via signing up on my website*! Author Tumblr @tamarasharker, other socials here!

It'd mean a lot if you gave the sample a read, or tossed me a follow or share! This blog is my personal one but, y'know, this is my livelihood and passion so I'll talk about it now and then.

Thanks bunches and much love!

(*PS -- I dislike spam as much as the next person; I promise to only email when there's news related to my books. You can unsubscribe at any time.)

[tamarasharker]

No April Fools here! To celebrate Stone and Flesh's one-month birthday, the eBook is now 99¢ everywhere she's sold!

The sale will run from today (April 1st) to April 8th, so if you've been curious about my gothic-steeped epic fantasy, now's a great time to scratch the itch! + All retailers (including Bookshop.org -- a great alternative to Am*zon!) + Buy direct from me

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The War of the Six and the Plague of the Bitter Hand unleashed at its peak has left the kingdoms of Ícalar in tatters. Years after a tenuous peace is made, the last surviving member of the heroic Hidden Company, Iknaïs, succumbs to the plague. Wearied Shepherd of Leaving Fîeron Eburos is called to attend the body and release Iknaïs’ soul, yet insodoing, he discovers a message pointing to the very artifact that began the war. Most confusingly of all, this message states that Iknaïs was entrusted with the artifact by the enemy and that Fîeron needs to find it at any cost.

Fîeron's reluctant duty leads him to Devatska, an elderly, brilliant engineer-strategist living in anonymity after the mysterious culling of her family. But in solving the riddle of Iknaïs' last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world.

[tamarasharker]

Happy Book Birthday to Stone and Flesh! A tremendous thank-you for all of your support along the way. Check out either of the links below to get your hands on a copy! It’s available in eBook and paperback. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.

Stone and Flesh is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes. It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater – and darker.

www.tamarasharker.com books2read.com/fruitofwar

Video alt-text beneath the cut:

A square burgundy background with a faint ornate floral border and a fictional reddish-purple, heart-shaped fruit with a dark ivory calyx. Over the top of this background is gold text that first reads:

“As they retreated Amathara asked who were we to think a banishing a victory? Who were we to think we could go on as before, knowing now that worlds were thin as cloth, as flesh? We were complicit in our silence; the Éga howled.

— Akāsien Ttarvek, from “The Plague Litany” “ It then reads “It’s here!”, followed by “Bite into Stone and Flesh at www.tamarasharker.com and all major retailers!”. Another slide reads “Get your copy now!” above a mockup image of a paperback book, an e-reader tablet and a phone screen with a lush green book cover, under which is text that reads “books2read.com/fruitofwar”.

[tamarasharker]

Hey friends! I'm delighted to announce that my Kickstarter pre-launch page is up! Give it a follow to be notified when the campaign is live -- and take a peek at what'll be on offer 9th-30th January!

This campaign gives me the opportunity to offer you not only a copy of the book (including limited-quantity hardbacks) before its official release on 1st March, but some exclusive goodies as well! I'm very excited.

Not familiar with my work? Looking to sink your teeth into a cerebral, rich epic fantasy? Get your first taste by signing up for my newsletter* at my website! * Don't worry, I respect your inbox: I only email when I have important news related to my books. You can unsubscribe at any time.

[tamarasharker]

I’m getting the jitters! Only five days to go until you can join Fîeron on his unexpected journey!

Stone and Flesh is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes. It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater – and darker.

www.tamarasharker.com linktr.ee/tamarasharker 

Video alt-text beneath the cut:

A square burgundy background with a faint ornate floral border and a fictional reddish-purple, heart-shaped fruit with a dark ivory calyx. Over the top of this background is gold text that first reads:

“I walked the grove but once: an orchard of Éga’s dreaming, with blossoms like flayed hearts and fruit like souring love. I felt its placid shadows upon me, heavy as a pall, yet I, too, wanted to sing of its glory, its ruin.

– Akāsien Ttarvek, from “Guest of the Tíbat” “

It then reads “5 Days to go!”, followed by “Find Stone and Flesh at www.tamarasharker.com”.

[tamarasharker]

It’s the final countdown! I can’t believe this book I love so much will soon be released to the world.

Stone and Flesh is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes. It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater – and darker.

www.tamarasharker.com linktr.ee/tamarasharker 

Video alt-text beneath the cut:

A square burgundy background with a faint ornate floral border and a fictional reddish-purple, heart-shaped fruit with a dark ivory calyx. Over the top of this background is gold text that first reads: “...and glimpse yet one more terror against the dying light: the darkness embodied, the fang in the rib of the world, and we are but grass to the scythe.

– Akāsien Ttarvek, from “The Fang in the Rib” "

It then reads “7 Days to go!”, followed by “Find Stone and Flesh at www.tamarasharker.com”.

[tamarasharker]

We’re getting close, now! I hope you’re as excited as I am! It’s been a lot of fun making these with my chapter epigraph poems.

Stone and Flesh is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes. It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater – and darker.

www.tamarasharker.com

linktr.ee/tamarasharker 

Video alt-text beneath the cut:

A square burgundy background with a faint ornate floral border and a fictional reddish-purple, heart-shaped fruit with a dark ivory calyx. Over the top of this background is gold text that first reads:

“...that bloodied bruise of a fruit, an eclipse coalesced, tossed to the ethera by a wanton lord. They seethe in the dirt, ripping each other asunder. The victor devours, cutting his teeth on the stone; his own light laughs inside him as it eats its way out.

– Akāsien Ttarvek, from “An Evening at Taevamarsh” “

It then reads “18 Days to go!”, followed by “Find Stone and Flesh at www.tamarasharker.com”.