Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Cover Reveal - Against All Odds Anthology (Far, Far Away Vol. 3) @MirrorWorldPub #Fantasy #SciFi #Romance #Escapism
Thursday, March 21, 2024
#Review ~ The Pheeworker’s Oath by Adam Gaylord - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery ~ @AuthorGaylord @MirrorWorldPub
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About The Pheeworker’s Oath:
Humans don’t belong on this world. The refugees who crash-landed on the Atipok homeworld can’t see or touch phee, the elemental power which flows through rock and stone like living rivers of light. From the moment of his hatching, healer Takey has manipulated phee to heal, bending strands to his will to mend muscle and bone for both human and Atipok alike.
But when the Atipok queen is murdered and her death blamed on an orphaned human child capable of pheework, the first of her kind, a rift is torn between the two races that could spell the end of humanity. Anti-human factions seize power and the Atipok army is on the march. Can Takey survive long enough to unravel the strands of conspiracy, protect the child, and broker a peace to avoid genocide without betraying his own people or himself?
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From Aimee Ogden, Nebula Finalist:
A compellingly alien protagonist, who also has the deeply-held and familiar belief that a better world is possible.
In THE PHEEWORKER'S OATH, neither compassion nor cruelty are traits limited to humankind. There are no easy answers to the complexities of human refugees building a new home for themselves on a different world--but it is easy to care about the compellingly alien Takey, and about his deeply-held and familiar belief that a better world is possible.
From Rachael Jones, WFA Finalist &
Tiptree Award honoree:
The Pheeworker's Oath is a timely science
fiction tale about a stranded human colony dependent upon the Atipok, aliens
with near-mystical abilities that allow them to control their environment and
their very bodies. It is a fascinating examination of how manipulative leaders
harness fear of the other to gain power, and how the only way to break that
power is to find kinship with the very beings you've been told to fear. This
adventure story showcases timeless themes and intriguing worldbuilding. Come for
the cool alien powers, stay for the lizardlike Atipok--but don't you dare call
them Lizards!
MIRROR WORLD PUBLISHING:
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Adam Gaylord (he/him) lives in Colorado with a
wife that is smarter than him, their two monster children, and a very handsome
dog. When not at work as an ecologist, he’s usually writing, baking, drawing
comics, or some combination thereof. Look him up on GoodReads or find him on
Twitter/BlueSky @AuthorGaylord.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Pheeworker’s Oath by Adam Gaylord - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery ~ @AuthorGaylord @MirrorWorldPub ~ Read an #ExclusiveExcerpt
About The Pheeworker’s Oath:
Humans don’t belong on this world. The refugees who crash-landed on the Atipok homeworld can’t see or touch phee, the elemental power which flows through rock and stone like living rivers of light. From the moment of his hatching, healer Takey has manipulated phee to heal, bending strands to his will to mend muscle and bone for both human and Atipok alike.
But when the Atipok queen is murdered and her death blamed on an orphaned human child capable of pheework, the first of her kind, a rift is torn between the two races that could spell the end of humanity. Anti-human factions seize power and the Atipok army is on the march. Can Takey survive long enough to unravel the strands of conspiracy, protect the child, and broker a peace to avoid genocide without betraying his own people or himself?
I looked the girl over, then
shook my head. “Setting aside the very real chance of death by dehydration,
she’s more than just physically trapped. She’s trapped within her own mind.
Unless her parents were secretly pheeworkers, which I doubt, then she’s had no
training. She needs a guide to coax her out of her own head or she might
destroy herself.” Small bumps arose on the girl’s naked skin. I pulled a
blanket from the nearby debris and draped it over her. The poor thing was just
a nestling. I couldn’t help but feel bad for her, which might explain why I
didn’t take the time to consider the implication of my next words. “There is
another option. I can take her to Salitat and get her the help she needs.”
Hassan’s thick eyebrows arched
skyward. “I didn’t think humans were allowed in Salitat.”
“They’re not,” I conceded,
equally surprised by my offer. “It will be a risk.” That was an understatement.
Anti-human sentiment had been increasing. To bring a human to Atalan could
easily be construed as treason. I would be putting us both in danger. “But I
don’t think she has any other options.”
Hassan sighed, massaging his
temples with one large, calloused hand. “Very well, I’ll pull together a few
men and we’ll—”
I help up a hand. “No one else.
Only the girl.”
“But I can’t let her go alone,”
Hassan protested.
“She won’t be alone.”
“You know what I mean. I can’t
just let you take her.”
“Then she will stay, and she will
die.” I didn’t like being so blunt with Hassan. He was a caring man and a good
leader, but the situation was grim. I shouldn’t have made the offer in the
first place and there were no other options.
I could see conflict play on the
human’s features. He looked around, like he was searching for another way.
“Crap,” he said finally. “Gimme a minute.” He stomped off in the direction of
his people.
I watched him, mulling over
another consideration I hadn’t shared. In the thirteen solars since their crash
landing, other than some initial hostilities and the Battle of the Red Plain,
humans and Atipok had managed a tenuous peace. We mostly kept to our own, them
in their adobe villages, us in our stone cities. But there were a few
individuals, such as myself, who worked to bridge the gap. I felt it was my
duty as a healer to help them. I’d taken an oath to do so. And over time I’d
developed a certain respect, even a fondness for their ways. But my time with
them had also revealed their tendency toward violence. They loved their
weapons. I rarely saw an adult human who wasn’t carrying a plasma pistol or
rifle. Even now, Hassan carried one of each, a pistol on his hip and a rifle
across his back. Such things were unknown to us before their arrival and while
they were no match for skilled pheework, humans still managed to kill each
other on a regular basis. I sometimes wondered how readily they would abandon their
makeshift towns in favor of our great stone cities if not held at bay by their
fear of phee. If this girl represented a new trend, if humans gained the
ability to pheework, it would completely change the balance of power between
our species.
I had to present this girl to the
queen.
Hassan returned looking no less
frustrated. “I asked around and nobody seems to know if she has any other
family. Her group’s been on their own for the last couple years, really
sticking to themselves. She’s all alone now.” He looked down at the girl. “My
guys think I should decide but…”
“You think it should go before
the council,” I finished for him.
“Unfortunately, yes.”
Genres:
https://saphsbookpromotions.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-tour-schedule-for-pheeworkers-oath.html
From Aimee Ogden, Nebula Finalist:
A compellingly alien protagonist, who also has the deeply-held and familiar belief that a better world is possible.
In THE PHEEWORKER'S OATH, neither compassion nor cruelty are traits limited to humankind. There are no easy answers to the complexities of human refugees building a new home for themselves on a different world--but it is easy to care about the compellingly alien Takey, and about his deeply-held and familiar belief that a better world is possible.
From Rachael Jones, WFA Finalist &
Tiptree Award honoree:
The Pheeworker's Oath is a timely science
fiction tale about a stranded human colony dependent upon the Atipok, aliens
with near-mystical abilities that allow them to control their environment and
their very bodies. It is a fascinating examination of how manipulative leaders
harness fear of the other to gain power, and how the only way to break that
power is to find kinship with the very beings you've been told to fear. This
adventure story showcases timeless themes and intriguing worldbuilding. Come for
the cool alien powers, stay for the lizardlike Atipok--but don't you dare call
them Lizards!
MIRROR WORLD PUBLISHING:
Paperback:
Ebook:
AMAZON:
Adam Gaylord (he/him) lives in Colorado with a
wife that is smarter than him, their two monster children, and a very handsome
dog. When not at work as an ecologist, he’s usually writing, baking, drawing
comics, or some combination thereof. Look him up on GoodReads or find him on
Twitter/BlueSky @AuthorGaylord.
Connect with Adam Gaylord :
Thursday, December 7, 2023
#Review ~ It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Political, Multiverse, Mystery @liampmills10 @MirrorWorldPub #SciFi #Mystery
About It Hurts Every Time:
“Death is not the end, sir,
No, sir, not the end of the line,
Just remember what I say to you;
It hurts, baby,
It hurts every time.”
Pluto Garcia is a lieutenant in the Community Militia of Morrisette, a post-communist city-state where a miracle drug has advanced enough to allow the dying a second chance at life by launching them into the nearest available universe in which they are still alive.
In his latest incarnation, Pluto is tasked with investigating the death of Krishna Klein, a brilliant but troubled philanthropist who has been found with a bullet in his head following a week-long bender. With the aid of his assigned partner, Esther Dupont, Pluto uncovers a techno-fascistic plot to plunge the flawed Utopia of Morrissette into authoritarian control once and for all.
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LP Mills is an author, game designer, journalist, and beard owner. He currently lives in front of a computer screen in Nottingham, UK, where he feverishly tells stories in an attempt to ignore his day-to-day responsibilities. His dog, Jack Daniels, has yet to compliment him on his writing.
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Friday, December 1, 2023
It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Political, Multiverse, Mystery @liampmills10 @MirrorWorldPub #SciFi #Mystery
About It Hurts Every Time:
“Death is not the end, sir,
No, sir, not the end of the line,
Just remember what I say to you;
It hurts, baby,
It hurts every time.”
Pluto Garcia is a lieutenant in the Community Militia of Morrisette, a post-communist city-state where a miracle drug has advanced enough to allow the dying a second chance at life by launching them into the nearest available universe in which they are still alive.
In his latest incarnation, Pluto is tasked with investigating the death of Krishna Klein, a brilliant but troubled philanthropist who has been found with a bullet in his head following a week-long bender. With the aid of his assigned partner, Esther Dupont, Pluto uncovers a techno-fascistic plot to plunge the flawed Utopia of Morrissette into authoritarian control once and for all.
https://saphsbookpromotions.blogspot.com/2023/11/book-tour-schedule-it-hurts-every-time.html

LP Mills is an author, game designer, journalist, and beard owner. He currently lives in front of a computer screen in Nottingham, UK, where he feverishly tells stories in an attempt to ignore his day-to-day responsibilities. His dog, Jack Daniels, has yet to compliment him on his writing.
Find L.P. Online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampmills10
Author Website: https://sealightstudios.bigcartel.com/
Publisher Website: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cover Reveal ~ It Hurts Every Time by L.P. Mills - SciFi, Speculative Fiction, Political, Multiverse, Mystery @liampmills10 @MirrorWorldPub
About It Hurts Every Time:
“Death is not the end, sir,
No, sir, not the end of the line,
Just remember what I say to you;
It hurts, baby,
It hurts every time.”
Pluto Garcia is a lieutenant in the Community Militia of Morrisette, a post-communist city-state where a miracle drug has advanced enough to allow the dying a second chance at life by launching them into the nearest available universe in which they are still alive.
In his latest incarnation, Pluto is tasked with investigating the death of Krishna Klein, a brilliant but troubled philanthropist who has been found with a bullet in his head following a week-long bender. With the aid of his assigned partner, Esther Dupont, Pluto uncovers a techno-fascistic plot to plunge the flawed Utopia of Morrissette into authoritarian control once and for all.
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LP Mills is an author, game designer, journalist, and beard owner. He currently lives in front of a computer screen in Nottingham, UK, where he feverishly tells stories in an attempt to ignore his day-to-day responsibilities. His dog, Jack Daniels, has yet to compliment him on his writing.
Find L.P. Online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/liampmills10
Author Website: https://sealightstudios.bigcartel.com/
Publisher Website: http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/
Friday, April 21, 2023
Virtual Book Tour #Review ~ City of Ruby (Crimson Winter, Vol. 3) by Justine Alley Dowsett ~ #YA #SciFi #Fantasy #Adventure @MirrorWorldPub
About Crimson Winter: City of Ruby:
Reeling after the fall of the Kingdom of Taiyou, Yukari Namikoya and her remaining allies find themselves reduced to scared refugees hidden far below the earth in the Temple of Machalite. The dreaded Lady Lilyth rules in Taiyou now and threatens to bring the whole world under her dominion one piece at a time.
And what the Lady Lilyth can't control, she plans to destroy.
In a desperate bid for the survival and freedom of the various races of Crimson Winter, Yukari must seek to uncover secrets the Vile Emperor has kept hidden for a millenia and in order to do this, she has to journey to the last place she'd ever thought she'd go - the Ruby City.
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I enjoyed this young adult, scifi, fantasy novel by J. A. Dowsett. The story is well-written and I was engaged from the very beginning. The character development progresses well as Yukari's story is told. The world building allows the reader the visualize the story and feel the emotions of the characters. You can't help but get pulled in and root for Yukari. The Yukari's character is strong, cast into a role that makes her a savior.
City of Ruby is a fun adventure full of action.
I was provided a copy of this book to read.
Justine Alley Dowsett is the author of over ten novels, and one of the founders of Mirror World Publishing. Her books, which she often co-writes with her sister, Murandy Damodred, range from young adult science fiction to dark fantasy/romance. She earned a BA in Drama from the University of Windsor, honed her skills as an entrepreneur by tackling video game production, and now she dedicates her time to writing, publishing, and role-playing with her friends.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
#ExclusiveExcerpt ~ City of Ruby (Crimson Winter, Vol. 3) by Justine Alley Dowsett ~ #YA #SciFi #Fantasy #Adventure @MirrorWorldPub
About Crimson Winter: City of Ruby:
Reeling after the fall of the Kingdom of Taiyou, Yukari Namikoya and her remaining allies find themselves reduced to scared refugees hidden far below the earth in the Temple of Machalite. The dreaded Lady Lilyth rules in Taiyou now and threatens to bring the whole world under her dominion one piece at a time.
And what the Lady Lilyth can't control, she plans to destroy.
In a desperate bid for the survival and freedom of the various races of Crimson Winter, Yukari must seek to uncover secrets the Vile Emperor has kept hidden for a millenia and in order to do this, she has to journey to the last place she'd ever thought she'd go - the Ruby City.
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The inhuman
screams of the Lillem were repeated from various directions and I wasted no
time, whirling to face the person I had just saved.
“Yukari?” The
exchange student was regarding me wide-eyed, no doubt shocked by what he had
just witnessed.
I took his
reaction in stride at first, grabbing hold of his arm to pull him away from
here, but then I realized what he had just said. He knew my name…
Perhaps he
had heard it in the classroom this morning, but even if he had that still
didn’t explain the familiarity with which he had spoken it. That accent, so
memorable, speaking my name; I was certain I had heard it before.
“Masaru,” I
responded and his name, who he was, and how much he meant to me came flooding
back all at once, as if whatever had tried to keep the information from me
hadn’t been enough to contain it forever.
This was
Masaru. My Knight, my Roughlander, and the love of my life – how could I ever
have forgotten him? It just didn’t seem
possible, but then again none of this had made any sense since the beginning.
The red fog
was swirling everywhere now, but it didn’t leave me unable to function like it
had before. It also didn’t seem internal any longer, but instead it threatened
to destroy the landscape before me, eating at the floor and the walls here and
there, making them look less than solid.
Masaru was
studying me curiously, as if he was battling his own inner fog. The expression
on his face was so familiar to me and I realized I had seen it before. I had
left Masaru behind once because he couldn’t remember who he was back at the
Roughlander Sanctioned Outpost in Taiyou. I had left him there and it had
resulted in him almost losing his life to Fuzen.
This time
Fuzen lay dead on the floor behind me, but I could hear the Lillem scratching at
the door now, trying to break it down to get to us – their prey. I wasn’t going
to leave him behind again, no matter what; I had promised I would always keep
him safe.
“Masaru,” I
said his name once more as behind me I heard the door crash inwards to admit
the hoard of Lillem.
He met my
eyes, his expression muddled as he struggled to regain his own will and
memories. I willed him to succeed, but I could hear the Lillem behind us now as
they scrabbled across the room, their talons clacking ominously along the tiled
floor. Memories flooding back to me steadily now, I did what I had done the
last time to try and snap him out of his haze and kissed him full on the lips.
It worked; I
could feel it as Masaru returned the kiss with feeling.
It
lasted only a moment, which was all we had time for before the Lillem reached
us. I pulled back from him and gave him a push forward. “Go!”
Justine Alley Dowsett is the author of over ten novels, and one of the founders of Mirror World Publishing. Her books, which she often co-writes with her sister, Murandy Damodred, range from young adult science fiction to dark fantasy/romance. She earned a BA in Drama from the University of Windsor, honed her skills as an entrepreneur by tackling video game production, and now she dedicates her time to writing, publishing, and role-playing with her friends.
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/mirrorworldpublishing
http://www.twitter.com/mirrorworldpub
Amazon:
http://amzn.to/2obPWUL
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/28439132-mirror-world
Blog:
http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.wordpress.com/
Publisher Website:
http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d6tf8fpn4_mjraKjM-hUQ
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Virtual Book Tour ~ City of Ruby (Crimson Winter, Vol. 3) by Justine Alley Dowsett ~ #YA #SciFi #Fantasy #Adventure @MirrorWorldPub
About Crimson Winter: City of Ruby:
Reeling after the fall of the Kingdom of Taiyou, Yukari Namikoya and her remaining allies find themselves reduced to scared refugees hidden far below the earth in the Temple of Machalite. The dreaded Lady Lilyth rules in Taiyou now and threatens to bring the whole world under her dominion one piece at a time.
And what the Lady Lilyth can't control, she plans to destroy.
In a desperate bid for the survival and freedom of the various races of Crimson Winter, Yukari must seek to uncover secrets the Vile Emperor has kept hidden for a millenia and in order to do this, she has to journey to the last place she'd ever thought she'd go - the Ruby City.
Genres:
Justine Alley Dowsett is the author of over ten novels, and one of the founders of Mirror World Publishing. Her books, which she often co-writes with her sister, Murandy Damodred, range from young adult science fiction to dark fantasy/romance. She earned a BA in Drama from the University of Windsor, honed her skills as an entrepreneur by tackling video game production, and now she dedicates her time to writing, publishing, and role-playing with her friends.
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/mirrorworldpublishing
http://www.twitter.com/mirrorworldpub
Amazon:
http://amzn.to/2obPWUL
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/28439132-mirror-world
Blog:
http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.wordpress.com/
Publisher Website:
http://www.mirrorworldpublishing.com/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-d6tf8fpn4_mjraKjM-hUQ








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