Deborah Chester

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels. Examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy illustrate her nuts-and-bolts approach to elemental story design. With a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher, who studied writing in Chester's classes at the University of Oklahoma, The fantasy fiction formula delivers a practical, proven approach to writing fantasy like a pro.

The Fantasy Fiction Formula

Dain, a half-elven boy, and Alexeika, brave daughter of the rebel leader, are the only ones who can save the kingdom from evil Crown Prince Gavril

The Sword

Alexeika, a rebel princess, and Dain, a half-elf courtier, discover a shared destiny in a magic talisman that holds the key to rescuing their world from the evil Grethori.

The Ring

Having learned the archival history of the Viis empire, Ampris begins training in the gladiatorial arena in the hopes of securing the future of the slave races, while her childhood best friend, the Viis queen, becomes her mortal enemy

The Crimson Claw

As the final confrontation with the darkness approaches, the half-elven Dain, now recognized as the long-lost heir to the kingdom of Nether, prepares to fight for his throne. His love, Princess Pheresa, is struck down by poison meant for him. Now, Dain and his hated rival, Prince Gavril, undertake a perilous quest to find the Chalice of Eternal Life, the one thing that can save her.

The Chalice

Reign of Shadows

Beginning his tenth and final life and awaiting the crowning of his empress, the aging Emperor Kostimon places the fate of the empress and the kingdom in the hands of a gladiator and former slave, Caelan E'non. Reprint.

Shadow War

In this stunning conclusion to the Ruby Throne trilogy, the death of Emperor Kostimon has unleashed the dark gods upon the kingdom of Imperia--and only the Lady Elandra and the warrior Caelan have the power to save their land and people. Reissue.

Realm of Light

The peaceful rule of half-elven Dain and the warrior-woman Alexeika is threatened by a faceless group of enemies who have unleashed a deadly scheme--forged by magic and violence--that could destory the kingdom of Nether, as well as the fierce love between Dain and Alexeika. Original.

The King Betrayed

Introduces a faraway universe--filled with planets and races more fantastic than ever seen in this world--and follows its struggles for justice, freedom, and peace

The Golden One

With her future uncertain after the loss of her husband, Mandria's heir, to the forces of dark magic, Princess Pheresa is named Princess Royal if she will accept Lervan as her new husband, but when the old king dies and Pheresa succeeds to the throne, she finds menace on every side and her only ally is a man she should never love. Original.

The Queen's Gambit

A Love So Wild

Falling in love with her kidnapper, Lord Shadrael, a man with no soul, Lea, sister of Emperor Caelen, must find the balance between her light and his darkness when they are forced to escape in the Hidden Ways of the shadow realm. Original.

The Crown

The drums of Revolutionary War beat in the time travel series from the “masterful” national bestselling author of the Pearls and the Crown novels (Extrapolations). A time loop drops historian and time traveler Noel Kedran into the Revolutionary War—and into a deadly battle with himself. While America fights for its independence, Noel wages a desperate struggle against his evil twin, Leon. Leon’s plan is to assassinate George Washington and change the course of the Revolutionary War. If the plot succeeds, history will be as warped as Leon’s mind. Now it’s up to Noel to defeat the British army, and his own worst enemy—himself. “Chester is a world class fantasist.” —The Best Reviews

Turncoat

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Royal Intrigue

The 15-year-old son of the Duke of Gaumont seeks to regain the duchy which, after a bloody battle, is now under the control of his ruthless uncle, Lord Claude.

The Sign of the Owl

Jay D. Blakeney

From the national bestselling author. In the grand tradition of Dune, an epic of adventure and survival on a dying world The world of Ruantl is nearly dead, its waters tainted and its land scorched by a poisonous black sun. Members of the Galactic Space Institute have crossed into the Uncharted Zone, eager to strip Ruantl of its gold and gemstones. They will not—and cannot—be stopped. Not by the few survivors of a dying race. But one ancient lord is ready to fight back—even if he must reawaken the mighty goddess Anthi herself.

Anthi - Book Two

Requiem for Anthi

From the national bestselling author. In the grand tradition of Dune, an epic of adventure and survival on a dying world. Omari has violated every sanction of his world to hijack the Forerunner and blast his way through a black star to reach the Uncharted Zone—and freedom. But on Ruantl, a toxic world lit by a black sun, Omari found himself hostage in an underground citadel deep beneath a radioactive wasteland. Here the enigmatic high priest and his horde of black-robed barbarian mutants guard an army of crystal caskets—and plan a bloody rebellion to save their race from extinction. To survive, Omari has one chance. But does he dare undergo the ultimate sacrifice and become one of the CHILDREN OF ANTHI?

Anthi - Book One

The Children of Anthi

From the national bestselling author of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy The Sword, the Ring, and the Chalice. Forsaking her spirit for her heart, Lea, sister of the emperor Caelen, has fallen in love with her kidnapper, Lord Shadrael, a man with no soul. Despite growing attachment to his captive, Shadrael hands over Lea to the corrupt Vindicant priests for the promise of redemption. But when the Vindicants renege on their pledge, Lea and a gravely wounded Shadrael are forced to escape into the Hidden Ways of the shadow realm, where evil threatens to consume all it touches. Now, in order to survive, Lea has to find the balance between her light and Shadrael’s darkness before the shadows destroy them both. Praise for Deborah Chester’s novels “Fantastic.”—The Best Reviews “Epic fantasy at its romantic best.”—Midwest Book Review

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