New (old) Rose short released

Scarred and weary veteran warrior Rose meets the spirit of an ancient hero king, with whom she finds she has more than a little in common.

A short story previously published in Blazing! Adventures Magazine. Takes place after Iron Seeds. Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QSS99B4/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QSS99B4/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/500373

New release - Raiders of the Dry Coast

Julius knows nobody wants to be friends with the bodyguard of an insane wizard. Having served Zog all his life, he wonders if there can be more for him than being the lonely companion to someone who views him as little more than a helpful pet. He finally quits after his master drags him off to hellish worlds full of slimy tentacles in search of power over life and death. Julius comes home alone, only to discover Zog's magic has dried up the sea on which the surrounding countries depend. Outlawed by the world, he cuts a deal with a king to help restore stability to the realm in exchange for amnesty.

He hires brawling adventurers Claudia and Leon, and the three endure blistering dust storms and desert heat while battling monsters and displaced pirates to bring peace to the coast. After one of them pushes themselves beyond reasonable limits to save his life, Julius learns to open his heart to the carefree young wanderers who become his first real friends. But when a spectre of his past comes back to haunt him, Julius' new friendships and conscience will be tested against that which even he fears.

Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OW7MXB6/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OW7MXB6/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/487654

New short story - girl versus robot action

Lighthearted sci-fi action with a tough fighting heroine.

Ridden with guilt after accidentally killing her abusive boyfriend, former gang leader Jilly Bean only wants to live her life in peace. But when a men's rights group determines that justice has not been served, she finds herself the target of their killer robot - the TerMANator

Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NRBA8NI/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NRBA8NI/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/463486

New release - Iron Seeds

The continuing saga of a warrior whose army-slaying sword belies her kind heart.

Rose thought she had saved her children from a dread prophecy by destroying the evil they were foretold to revive. Her kids grown, the family now adventures together in search of lost knowledge. But when the wheels of destiny turn again and a dark fate looms over the twins once more, they all must face the most powerful enemies yet.

Eighth in the Iron Flower series. Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MBNANWO/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MBNANWO/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/463486

Tough no matter what

One of the greatest downed poses ever belongs to Rebecca from the Neo-Geo Double Dragon fighting game. She looks badass in victory as expected

but also does so in (temporary) defeat.

Despite her health meter having run out, which is usually assumed to lead to a state of unconsciousness in these types of games, she continues to hold her head up and make a fist with her right hand like a trooper. Even 'knocked out' Rebecca is still strong! So tough and inspiring. 

New release - Fists Against Fear

Action-packed urban fantasy with a butt-kicking heroine. 

When financially struggling mixed martial arts fighter Jason accepts an illegal underground bout out of desperation, he meets his match in a mysterious iron-fisted young woman named Cheryl. They find each other to be kindred souls, and strike up a fast friendship. But after Jason learns of Cheryl's history of battling dark creatures and it comes back to haunt her, the two of them must stand together against supernatural evil.

Find it on:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Smashwords

New release - The Red Rider

Action-packed fantasy adventure loosely inspired by the Red Riding Hood legend, featuring one tough female warrior. 

After killing the werewolf that took her grandmother's life, a young girl is outcast from her village over the perceived taint from contact with the lycanthrope. A decade later she is the famous Red Rider, slayer of hundreds of werewolves. When she learns of a new breed of more intelligent lupines, her skills are put to the ultimate test, and even the help of other warriors such as overweight knight Herbert and cage fighting champion Evie may not be enough to overcome the rising threat.

Find it on:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Smashwords

The Rosy One featured on Book Babe

Rose the Iron Flower is Book Babe's Strong is Sexy Heroine of the Week! Take a look:

http://wwwbookbabe.blogspot.com/2014/03/strong-is-sexy-heroine-of-week-rose.html#.UxjqNT9dVup

New release - Iron Clash

The continuing saga of a warrior whose army-slaying sword belies her kind heart.

With the ultimate weapon in hand, treacherous prince Victor gathers allies from around the world to join him in his bid for Kayland. As civil war looms, Rose races against time to stop his power from growing out of hand and save her country. Foes old and new gather under his banner, forming the fearful coalition of the Tri-Principality. But when Victor using another guise calls forth the last survivors of an ancient civilization, will his deception force Rose and friends to exterminate an entire race?

Seventh in the Iron Flower series. Includes a bonus short story, "King of Heroes." Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IGUTHL4/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IGUTHL4/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/408956

Also, enter my Goodreads giveaways for a paperback copies of Iron Tears, the fourth book in the same series, and my Arthurian fantasy Blood of Kings!

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/76687-iron-tears

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/80156-blood-of-kings

Finally, if you haven't read it yet, here's a reminder that the first book in the Legend of the Iron Flower series, Iron Bloom is free at all major retailers...

Scar Maps cover

By the way, check out my old cover for the short Rose story "Scar Maps" done by Maria Sweeney. I took it down as a separate work since it spoiled too much from the novels and added it as an epilogue to "Iron Melting" which takes place after what it spoils, but that art was pretty nice...

New (old) Rose story out

The first lighthearted short story that introduced Rose the Iron Flower is now available on Amazon and Smashwords!

Rose, a female warrior with a superhuman constitution, and her partner Finn celebrate their defeat of a dark lord by attending a feast. But when Rose's morals lead her to interrupt a religious ceremony, they must face the wrath of the local god.

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I2V3C7W/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I2V3C7W/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/402265

Always proud

Some of you may remember Annie from the Power Instinct series (previously featured further down), who showed quite the tomboyish spunk with a defiant clenched fist in her downed pose. In Matrimelee, a later game in the series, Annie took on a more mature and feminine look - along with changing the spelling of her name to "Anny."

But did she lose any of her admirable toughness with the change in image? Well, looking at her new losing pose you might think so, as she not longer clenches a fist, but merely lies with open hands flat on the ground...

But the real answer is, of course, no! Check out her proud words even after being put down (no doubt only momentarily) after a tough battle, still sounding energetic and questioning her defeat - one can easily imagine her next line to be something like "No way!" and that she will resume the fight... if her player chooses to continue, anyway. 

New release - Lost from Legend

Action packed fantasy adventure with a touch of romance and one or two badass female warriors.

After losing his memory, Jack had moved on and started a family with the woman who saved his life. But when his former love finds him at his humble inn and reveals Jack was once a warrior king, he remembers her place in his heart. For all he adores his wife, he is hard pressed to reject the powerful queen who loves him.

Urged to take back his throne and longing to complete his memory, Jack visits his homeland. There, he battles an elusive mage with ambitions to take the crown while his wife is terrorized by a ghostly stalker seeking revenge. But as he struggles to defend his loved ones from these mysterious foes, the mistakes of his own past may be prove to be his undoing.

Find it on:

Amazon US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNTX01C/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HNTX01C/?tag=bilthestaarts-20

Smashwords - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/394190

Also, enter my Goodreads giveaway for paperback copies of Books 3 and 4 of the Legend of the Iron Flower series, Iron Bonds and Iron Tears!

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/73398-iron-bonds

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/76687-iron-tears