Astar's Blade

July 15, 2023 Many decades have passed since an ancient, mythical beast, a big black dog called a Molossus, first found Colman Moyer and granted him the wealth of kings; but over the years, he has grown old while the dog remained the same. One day Old Man Moyer opens his front door to discover a young man standing on his doorstep holding the lifeless animal in his arms, dead. What happened and…

Watch this short video in support of the upcoming book release of The Molossus of Old Man Moyer this August 1, 2023. Pre-Order this Coming Soon! Horror The Molossus of Old Man Moyer While taking the body of a renowned psychic to the cemetery, Jimmy encounters a dog, a two-thousand-year-old Molossus who grants its host fabulous riches. The host of the Molossus is Old Man Moyer, a psychopathic…

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“Belky,” the old man cackled, his voice cracking like the dry rustle of dead leaves. “This malevolent beast has been known by many names throughout the ages – Old Shuck, the Barghest, and the Church Grim. Here in the haunted shadows of the United States, they simply call him the Black Dog. His chilling presence was once felt in Adams County, Tennessee, where he became a fearsome figure in the…

By Joe Lyon, April 9, 2023 As an author, I’ve always dreamed of having my original horror novel traditionally published by one of the “big five” publishers. With this goal in mind, I have been on a mission to find a literary agent who could help me bring my story to life. However, my journey thus far has been anything but a walk in the park. Today marks my 14th rejection. While this number may…

It’s understandable that authors might feel frustrated with the traditional publishing process and the perceived gatekeeping by literary agents. The industry has indeed become highly competitive, and rejection can be disheartening for any aspiring author. However, it’s essential to remember that the agents and publishers are also facing their own set of challenges and pressures in the rapidly…

Hi, I’m Fantasy and Horror author Joe Lyon. I invite you to my new webite: www.joe-lyon.com. Go to Website I’m an author of three books comprising the Epic Fantasy Astar’s Blade series on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. The Molossus of Old Man Moyer is my first book in the horror genre (my favorite). As a kid I loved being scared. I used to sneak down and watch Chiller Theater with my three older…

In the United States the biggest large market book publishers do not accept unsolicted submissions and have a choke-hold on all the large markets and decide what you will read by way of what they make available to you. There are five large market publishers, and they are affectionately called, “The Big Five” amongst anyone who wants to even have a chance of being successful writing a new…

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The door burst open, and the coroner lunged out of the dark morgue into the brightly lit hallway. He lunged head first to the opposite wall, then having no more room, he turned and leaned against it. He stood panting heavily, watching the door close and latch behind him. Is it going to follow me out? James is an ex-con trying to recover from a personal tragedy. When his hearse, the Death…

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Temple of Valor on Audiobook

Available Right Now! Available Right Now! Astar has unbelievable powers he can barely control.As a new terror rises from the depths, Astar is joined with the magical dagger that reunites him with the final piece of the ancient God inhabiting him. Astar becomes the most powerful creature in the Universe, and using cunning and raw power, he is capable of shaping world events according to his will.…

This Week on Audible Joe Lyon’s Temple of Valor

I am excited to announce that the audiobook for Temple of Valor is complete and as soon as it clears the obligatory checks will be available on Audible. For fans of Joe Lyon’s books that would rather listen instead of read, well then this is good news for you. In a day or two you will be able to listen to the artistic vocal talents of Lisa Negron, who breathed life into the words of this final…

King Tut – 100 Years Ago Today

Discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun – Wikipedia The most amazing and important archeological discovery of a fully intact Egyptian pharaoh was discovered by Howard Carter on this day 100 years ago. Wow this is exciting. I’ve been marking the calendar for this 100 year anniversary for years. Why? Ever since I downloaded and read the book The Tomb of Tutankhamun, Volume I by Howard Carter, which…

From Literary Titan: 5-Star Review for Temple of Valor by Joe Lyon

On Monday, Oct 24, 2022 – I was very pleased to recieve the following 5-Star book review through Literary Titan. Astar, an 18-year-old boy, has been at the receiving end of strange powers and dreams for quite some time. He vividly remembers every time both manifests but cannot understand what all of these mean in his life. One day, his best friend, Micah, shows him a startling discovery —a huge…

The Provenance wins First Place Award

Winners of the Fall 2022 BookFest awards have been announced! The judges have selected my book, The Provenance, as First-Place winner for top new book in a Fantasy Genre -Magic, Myths & Legends category. Shop Books An original story that brings together magic and mythology in a thrilling new way and takes readers on a journey through time. With unforgettable characters imagined within an…

Temple of Valor is Really Good

Temple of Valor is a thrilling, epic fantasy adventure featuring unlikely heroes and magical weapons. The story begins with Astar, an apprentice who must learn to harness his newfound powers. As he battles against terror, intrigue and war, he comes to terms with the fact that he can no longer sit idly by. Once a weakling, Astar has become the most powerful creature in the Universe—and a being not…