Back to our regularly scheduled #GuestDayTuesday again, so please help me welcome my friend, Deborah Jay, to The Write Stuff this morning. Debby has a whole bunch of exciting things to share with us today, and I know you’re going to enjoy it all! Take it away, Debby–you’re on!
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Hi folks, and many thanks to Marcia for inviting me to be her guest today.
I’m really excited to bring you not one, but two cover reveals.
I adore my original cover for THE PRINCE’S MAN (Book #1, The Five Kingdoms), but books #2 & #3, and now #4 (more below!) have been created by awesome cover artist Ravven, ( Portfolio: Art – Ravven ) and I’ve felt the need for some time now to get her to produce a matching cover for book #1–and here it is!
Buy The Prince’s Man HERE
Isn’t that just gorgeous? And now it matches the others, which is going to be even more important soon, because, ta-da! I’ve finished writing #4, THE PRINCE’S HEIR, which completes this story.
I set out to write a trilogy, but the story kept on coming, and expanded to 4 sizeable books (well, they are epic fantasy, after all, so epic size is sort of expected). And so, it’s with a mix of satisfaction and sadness that I bring the tale of this set of characters to a close.
If you’re a fan, though, never fear, there will be more Five Kingdom books and novellas to complement the main story, and I already have an outline for a new trilogy, featuring the next generation.
If this is your first introduction to the series, here’s a short blurb for The Prince’s Man.
Think James Bond meets Lord of the Rings…
Rustam Chalice, gigolo and spy, loves his lifestyle just the way it is, so when the kingdom he serves is threatened from within, he leaps into action. Only trouble is, his spy master teams him up with an untouchable, beautiful aristocratic assassin who despises him.
Plunged into a desperate journey over the mountains, the mismatched pair struggle to survive deadly wildlife, the machinations of a spiteful god – and each other.
Magic, intrigue, and a pinch of romance collide in this captivating fantasy adventure!
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And so, to the main event!
Seen first here, on The Write Stuff, the new cover of book #4,
THE PRINCE’S HEIR!
Here is the (working) blurb for THE PRINCE’S HEIR
(Soon to be Released)
Marten’s reign balances on a blade’s edge. Chel’s Casket, symbol of his right to rule, is missing. Can master spies, Rustam and Risada, recover it before someone notices its absence and questions Marten’s sovereignty?
But when Queen Betha is kidnapped, it becomes apparent something far more sinister is behind the theft. The contents of the casket contain instructions to raise the demon god, Charin. Would anyone dare use them, when the likely outcome is war between the two halves of the deity?
And if they succeed, will any mortal survive?
Here’s is a brief, light-hearted, excerpt from before the main action kicks off.
With her head full of plans and schedules, Risada returned to her office to find Rustam marching impatiently back and forth before her desk.
“You’ll wear tracks in the rug if you keep that up,” she said. He returned a lopsided grin.
“It’s my daily exercise, don’t you know? Since becoming the spy master’s assistant I’ve grown lazy, and my belt is too tight.”
“Then we should do something about that,” Risada agreed with a straight face. To her eye, Rustam had never looked better. “We can’t have our favourite dance master getting fat.”
“Goddess!” Coming to a standstill, he mimed a swoon. “I’d better get back to my practice routine; I can hardly remember the last time I danced, and if you expect me to woo all these women into pillow talk, I need to be on top form.”
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Thanks so much, Debby, for letting us be the first to get the word out. It was great having you share your good news here, and folks, trust me. This is a series you really want to check out. I know I’m very much looking forward to seeing how it all wraps up, myself! Congratulations, Debby! And here’s to many, many sales ahead! ❤
Author Deborah Jay
Deborah Jay writes epic fantasy and urban fantasy featuring complex, quirky characters and multi-layered plots – just what she likes to read.
Fortunate enough to live near Loch Ness in the majestic, mystery-filled Scottish Highlands with her partner and a pack of rescue dogs, she can often be found lurking in secluded glens and forests, researching locations for her books.
She has a dream day job riding, training and judging competition dressage horses and riders, and also writes books and magazine features on the subject under her professional name of Debby Lush.
A lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, she started writing her first novel aged eight, and has never stopped. Her first published novel is epic fantasy, THE PRINCE’S MAN, first in the Five Kingdoms series, and winner of a UK Arts Council award. #2, THE PRINCE’S SON and #3, THE PRINCE’S PROTEGE are both available with the concluding book in the quartet, THE PRINCE’S HEIR, due out in 2021.
Her first urban fantasy, DESPRITE MEASURES, about a Scottish water sprite, is the opening novel of the CALEDONIAN SPRITE SERIES. The companion short story, SPRITE NIGHT is available FREE on most ebook retailers.
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Hi Debby. I simply love the cover art on both of your works! I look forward to exploring your entire catalog.
Another home run Marcia!
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Hi Vali, and thank you! I keep looking at those covers and drooling over them 😀 😀 😀 Ravven is a fantastic cover designer.
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Thanks, Vali. I think the home run is on Debby, who knocked this one out of the park. I plan to re-read the series from the get-go, straight through to this last book. And I’m really looking forward to it! Thanks for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Lovely book cover. Wishing Debby all the best with everything 🙂
Thanks for sharing, Marcia 🙂
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Thanks Harmony 😀
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It is absolutely a pleasure to help Debby get the word out about her new book, AND this cover reveal is fantastic. So gorgeous!! Both of ’em! 😀 Thanks for stopping by, Harmony! ❤
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Your cover art is beautiful. Congratulations! It is nice to meet you here and your portrait is also fantastic.
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Thank you Lynda, nice to meet you too.
I will freely admit, the portrait is a few years out of date, but I love it too much to change it!
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It is perfect and a match to your covers. I’d keep on using because it is part of what you do – it creates a mood. Best of everything to you.
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Cheers!
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I have to agree with you on both of those counts, Lynda! And thanks so much for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Congratulations, Debbie! The covers are beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you Yvette 😀
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Aren’t they, though? I think they are absolutely stunning and I’m so looking forward to this last book. I’m going to re-read everything before it so I can savor the entire tale at a go! Thanks for stopping by, Yvette!
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Drooling over the artwork and off to have a look at the link! Congratulations to Debby on an epic series and many thanks to Marcia for introducing me to it. x
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I’m still drooling over the covers myself! And Ravven’s portfolio is awesome – enjoy taking a look.
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I read The Prince’s Man when it first came out, Trish, and it was wonderful. I’m looking forward to this last book greatly, and plan to re-read the earlier books and go straight through the whole series. (My favorite way to read a series.) I know it’s going to be great! If you enjoy epic fantasy (which I very much do), you’ll love this one for sure! Thanks for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Wonderful covers! Good luck.
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Many thanks, Antoinette 😀
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They truly are wonderful, aren’t they Antoinette? And the best part is that the stories are wonderful, too! I’m looking forward to a re-read of the whole series when the new one is out.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Fantastic cover. Best wishes to you, Debby.
Marcia, thanks for hosting.
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Cheers Staci, and I echo the thanks to Marcia – she’s always so lovely to work with 😀
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Aw, thanks, Debby! And may I say the same about you? It’s always wonderful to have you, and I’ve also learned a lot from some of the things you’ve shared on your blog, especially your marketing experiences. You are a wonderful member of the blogging community, and I’m happy to call you my friend! 😀 ❤
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❤ The mutual support of the indie world is one of the features that makes it so enjoyable to work in 😀 Thanks again for featuring my news today, my friend.
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I agree! Our online writing community is wonderful, and I’d be totally lost without the contacts and friends (like you) I’ve made here. Here’s to an easier year ahead for all of us, and much success to you with this new book! (Um … did I mention the gorgeous covers? 😄 )
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Once or twice… 😀
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I love having Debby here today, Staci. She’s a great fellow blogger, her books are very well done, her new covers are breathtaking, and–tada–she lives in Scotland!! (I’m green with envy over that part, too! I mean, you know … men in kilts!!!) 😄😄😄
Thanks for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Marcia, I think of you every time a man in a kilt walks past – and that’s pretty often up here!
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😂😂😂
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Oooh! Scotland!
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Fabulous covers! Congrats on another book in the series. You are on a roll. Good luck with it.
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She is rolling right along, isn’t she? And those covers!! Stunning, gorgeous, and all the other beautiful adjectives you can think of!
Thanks for stopping by today, Darlene! 😀 ❤
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Thank you Darlene, I’ve been looking forward to finishing this series for such a long time, it feels really weird to have actually done so! I’m sad to leave this set of characters, but I love the way it all works out for them at the end after the incredible things I’ve made them suffer! 😀 😀 😀
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What drool-worthy covers! They’re positively gorgeous! I loved the excerpt too, and look forward to the release. I really enjoy this series. Congrats to Debby!
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If I drool any more, I might short out my keyboard, Mae!! 😉 Truly, the covers are wonderful, and the series is, too! I’m very much looking forward to a marathon re-read of the whole thing when this last one is available.
Thanks so much for stopping by today, my friend! 😀 ❤
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Thanks Mae 😀
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What a wonderful interview. I have to agree with everyone else, the covers are stunning works of art! It’s great to learn more about Deborah and what a beautiful photo of her! Thank you, Marcia!
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It’s always a pleasure to have Debby visit here, Jan, and I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. And I couldn’t agree with you more about those gorgeous covers! They would pull me in even if I wasn’t already a fantasy reader! (I also agree that she’s beautiful, inside and out!)
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Thanks Jan, and now Marcia’s making me blush…
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Oh, goodie. My work here is done. *goes off chortling to self* 😁
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Thank you, Marcia, for featuring Debby today. I love the book covers and the stories sound very interesting. Congratulations, Debby! 😊
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Her books really are terrific, Gwen, if you enjoy fantasy at all. And what’s not to love about those covers, right? Thanks so much for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Good to see Deborah here today, Marcia. The covers are stunning. Best wishes, Deborah.
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You’re welcome, John, and I agree 100% on those covers. Just gorgeous!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! 😀 ❤
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Wonderful promo. All the best to Deborah.
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Thanks, Craig. This is a great series for fantasy lovers, for sure, and I’m eager to get back into it! And thanks for stopping by, too! 😀
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Awesome covers, great excerpt. It was nice to “meet” Ms. Jay!
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