Author Archives: Fantasy Focus

‘A Bard’s Lament’ by Poppy Kuroki: Review by JMD Reid

Ella and her sister Lucinda are trapped by crushing debt, forced to earn coin to pay off their dead mother’s bills. Luckily for Ella, she has a talent. She’s a bard. Unlucky for Lucinda, she has only her body. As … Continue reading

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Interview with Justin Fike

Michael Evan interviews Justin Fike, the author of the Farshore Chronicles. When did you know you wanted to be a writer? I was very fortunate to grow up in a family that loved to tell stories, so I think I … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 33: Interview with Allegra Pescatore by JMD Reid

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I’m James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading

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COVER REVEAL: Princess of Undersea by Leslie Conzatti

Mermaid princess Ylaine has only ever wanted one thing: her father’s recognition and approval. King Davor of Undersea, however, is obsessed with launching a war against the ignorant, pact-breaking humans. Ylaine believes that if she can convince her father that … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 32: Interview with Kevin Potter by JMD Reid

We all have a storyteller inside of us. Join me as we find out what the rising stars and established voices in publishing have to say about their craft and inspiration. I am excited to say that my second fantasy … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 31: Interview with Justin Fike by JMD Reid

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I’m James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 30: Interview with CJ Aaron by JMD Reid

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I’m James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 29: Interview with Stephanie Barr by JMD Reid

Hi! Welcome to this episode of Authors in Focus Podcast. I’m James Reid, a fantasy author publishing as JMD Reid. This podcast is all about getting to know writers, their books, and what makes them tick. We all have a … Continue reading

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COVER REVEAL: A Bard’s Lament by Poppy Kuroki

The town of Veilig holds a terrible secret. Ella is a bard, her sister a prostitute, working in a tavern to pay off their late mother’s debt. But Ella has a secret of her own. Her music carries codes for … Continue reading

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Authors in Focus Episode 28: Interview with Joshua Kern by JMD Reid

Hi, I’m James Reid, a fantasy author publishing under JMD Reid. My newest fantasy series is going strong. Readers have enjoyed Diamond Stained and now Ōbhin and Avena return for their fifth and final story and things have never been … Continue reading

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