Greystone Valley is now on Sale!

Cover by Jessica Grundy

Greystone Valley is now on sale! Copies are available in trade paperback, ebook, and hardcover.

You can order the book online through any of these sources:

• Grey Gecko Press
• Amazon.com
• Barnes & Noble

Greystone Valley goes Audio

Greystone Valley is now on sale. If you’ve purchased the book already, you should be able to enjoy your eBook, and the print version will be coming to you soon. In addition, there will officially be an audiobook version of the novel, narrated by actress Serena Scott Thomas! Serena is a veteran of TV and movies. An example of her work includes the TV film Harnessing Peacocks:

She also appeared as a Bond girl in The World is not Enough:

Serena has a lovely voice and a great style that brings Sarah and her friends to life. Stay tuned for more information!

Creatures of Greystone Valley: Goblins

Goblins are known for their troublesome and mischievous ways. They are generally seen as stupid creatures, although they can actually be very cunning and cruel when they need to be. Overall, the people of Greystone Valley put out charms to keep goblins out of their houses not so much because they fear them, but because the creatures are terrible nuisances.

Excerpt: Chapter One

Picture by Sarah Brooks

Greystone Valley is officially available today! You can pick up the ebook at Grey Gecko Press or Amazon.com. The print copy will be available soon!

If you are still wondering about the story, here’s a release day treat: the entire first chapter, in which we meet Sarah and prepare for a journey into the world of Greystone Valley.

The Tale of the Emerald Enchantress

With a roar like thunder, the monster opened its mouth and shot white-hot fire. Then it folded its wings against its gigantic body and dove toward its prey on the ground. The dragon bellowed, and the earth shook from the noise.

On the ground, the Emerald Enchantress waited with her sword at the ready. She held her ground, waiting patiently until the monster came close enough for her to speak the magic word…

It is said that Greystone Valley will call upon others in distant worlds to protect itself in times of need. Many people accept that as true because of the existence of the Emerald Enchantress. A powerful sorceress who mastered the magical ways of the valley, she emerged during the reign of Darthon the Mind-Dragon, a powerful monster that was capable of drawing entire villages under his control.

A Book and its Cover

When Greystone Valley hits the shelves in a little under two weeks, the first thing readers will see is a spectacular cover by the very talented Jessica Grundy. If you’ve talked to me in person, I’ve probably shown you the cover as it was in development. Now here it is in its full glory!

The full cover image by Jessica Grundy.

Featured on this cover, from left to right, is Kay the bumbling wizard, Dax the melancholy warrior, our hero Sarah herself, and the tiny dragon Keeley. The great Castle Greystone looms in the background, and more than a few fey are poking around to inspect this motley crew.

This cover will be on both the paperback and hardcover versions of the book, which can be pre-ordered at a discount up until the release date.

If you’re interested in seeing more of Jessica Grundy’s art and finding out why I was so excited to work with her, you can find a lot of her art on her Etsy page.

Cast of Characters: Baelan

Art by Andy Porwitzky – http://www.doktorandy.com/

“The world is made for strong people, Sarah. You either impose your will on others, or you let them push you around for the rest of your life. You should know what I’m talking about. You have parents, don’t you?”

“I have a mom,” she said.

“And she probably tells you that she loves you very much,” said Baelan, his voice growing harder. “But whenever she gets a chance, she forces you to live by her laws. She rules over you. Wouldn’t you like a chance to do the same?”

“But my mom doesn’t use threats to tell me what to do. You did. You threatened an entire village with your army, just to get at Kay. When my mom lays down a rule, she’s trying to help me. You’re just trying to help yourself, and you don’t care who you need to push around to do it.”

The corners of Baelan’s mustache twitched. His face seemed to grow darker. “I’ve offered you power and glory, Sarah. Don’t be stupid enough to throw it away. I will master Castle Greystone, one way or another. It is my destiny to rule, and to conquer as many new worlds as I can find. If you tell me where Kay hid his spellbook, I will give you entire countries as your playthings. If you refuse me again, I will throw you in my dungeon and make sure you never see the light of day until you’re too old and gray to even remember your precious home and your beloved mother. Now tell me…where is the spellbook?”

Known as the Warlord of Greystone Valley, Baelan is a cunning middle-aged man who seeks a life filled with conflict and conquest. Unfortunately for him, the magical confines of Greystone Valley prevent him from achieving that goal.