Tag: Maria V Snyder

  • Book Review: The Study of Magic

    Book Review: The Study of Magic

    Another fantastic book from Maria V. Snyder. While THE STUDY OF MAGIC takes place at the same time as MAGIC STUDY, there were a whole bunch of exciting things that happened before Valek met up with Yelena again in Magic Study. That means there are more wonderful and exciting tales to tell. Told from Valek’s point of view, this book will not disappoint.

    Don’t forget to check the ceiling for ‘spiders’ 😉

  • Come to the Maryland Renaissance Festival This Saturday!

    Come to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this Saturday, September 30, 2023.

    I’ll be hanging out with Maria V. Snyder and Lorelei Elkins at Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance. They are located on White Stag Lane.

    Come pick up signed copies of Mark of the Goddess, Star Touched, and more!

    Don’t wait to get your tickets. 6 day, 9 day, and 19 day passes are already sold out.

     Maryland Renaissance Festival
    1821 Crownsville Road
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401
    I’ll be on White Stag Lane outside Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.

    Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.

    STAR TOUCHED

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.

  • Meet me at the Maryland Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2023

    Looking for something fun to do this fall? Come to the Maryland Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2023. I’ll be hanging out with Maria V. Snyder and Lorelei Elkins at Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance. They are located on White Stag Lane.

    Don’t wait to get your tickets. 6 day, 9 day, and 19 day passes are already sold out.

     Maryland Renaissance Festival
    1821 Crownsville Road
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401
    I’ll be on White Stag Lane outside Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance

    MARK OF THE GODDESS

    Sometimes a blessing can be a curse.

    Young Maya bears the mark of the moon goddess, a sign that would doom her to be sacrificed in her village where the death god is revered. Forced to dye her golden eyes dark, Maya lives in constant fear of discovery. To save her family and the village’s future, she must find the courage to stand up to the high priest before he can bring the death god into this world.

    STAR TOUCHED

    HUMMINGBIRD

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history.

    One step toward understanding.

    One stride toward survival.

    One leap toward flying free from the past.

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.

  • Hear Ye! Hear Ye! I’ll be at the Maryland Renaissance Festival September 30, 2023

    Looking for something fun to do this fall? Come to the Maryland Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2023. I’ll be hanging out with Maria V. Snyder and Lorelei Elkins at Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance. They are located on White Stag Lane.

    Don’t wait to get your tickets. 6 day, 9 day, and 19 day passes are already sold out.

     Maryland Renaissance Festival
    1821 Crownsville Road
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401
    I’ll be on White Stag Lane outside Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance

  • Live at the Maryland Renaissance Festival September 5, 2021

    Hear ye! Hear ye!

    Me with Maria V Snyder in 2019

    Plans are underway to open the Maryland Renaissance Festival live on August 28, 2021 through October 24, 2021. Grab your costumes and prepare for fun.

    Most of you know about the food, music, shows, artisan, and assorted shops at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. (I’m particularly fond of the leather workers, blacksmith, and glass blowers.) Amongst all this revelry, there is a hidden gem. Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance resides on White Stag lane. This charming little shop not only has some wonderful books, they also bring in a variety of authors. I’ll be there all day on Sunday, September 5.

    This is their only storefront, so come support a local business. Grab a pint and swing on by.

    September 5, 2021: Maryland Renaissance Festival
    1821 Crownsville Road
    Annapolis, Maryland 21401

    I’ll be on White Stag Lane outside Page After Page – Books of the Renaissance all day.

    (If you are concerned, know that all MRF employees and venders are required to be fully vaccinated for covid-19.)

    Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets are being sold ON-LINE ONLY this year. 

    It is highly recommended that the tickets be purchased in advance. All tickets are date-specific and non-refundable since we are open rain or shine. 

    There are indications that we could/should expect sell-out crowds.

  • HUMMINGBIRD: A STAR TOUCHED STORY – Now available

    HUMMINGBIRD: A STAR TOUCHED STORY

    Now live on Amazon in print and digital format.

    Plagued by memories not her own, a young hummingbird struggles to decipher the visions and powers that set her apart from her fellow birds. But the road to awareness is fraught with danger that could doom her to repeat history. One step toward understanding. One stride toward survival. One leap toward flying free from the past.

    Here’s what people are saying:

    “A delightful insight into the origins of one of my favorite characters in the Star Touched world!”

    ~ Maria V Snyder, New York Times best-selling author and PRISM Award Winner.

    If you read Star Touched, you’ll love Hummingbird. If you haven’t read Star Touched, now you’ll want to.”

    ~ Kathy Steinemann

    “Set in the world of Star Touched, this short story puts the reader in the mind and body of a newly-hatched hummingbird. Except this is no ordinary hummingbird! Charming and captivating, and a must-read for anyone who loves watching birds.”

    ~ T. C. Weber, author of the BetterWorld cyberpunk trilogy and other works.

    STAR TOUCHED

    STAR TOUCHED

    Sometimes it’s hard to be who you are meant to be.

    Especially when your powers can get you killed.

    Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers eight years after a meteor devastates earth’s population.

    Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning to crumble.

    Only by harnessing the very forces that haunt her can Tatiana save her friends…and herself.

    WOLF DAWN

    WOLF DAWN

    A Hidden Past – A Deadly Secret

    Gifted with the ability to wolf-talk, Kara has lived with the wolves since she lost her memories eight years ago. Now at sixteen, snippets of her past send her searching for answers.

    But the warm welcome she receives in the human village hides more danger than life with the pack.