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It is here! The cover for the second book in the Otar's Universe Series: "The Wish of a Dragon"

Can I get a: YAY! And here comes the cover:

Illustrator/artist: @planetsandmagic, typesetter: @hermit-writes

I'm so happy about this, and I seriously can't wait to release the book.

Blurb:

Otar comes to on a dingy space station and discovers two things: First, he's missing a good chunk of his memories. Second, Andres, his lover, has disappeared. Before he can retrace his steps, a knock at the door demands a debt be repaid—-one Otar can't remember. 

Captain Veil Dreamcatcher is in search of the dragons with only ruins to guide him. Otar agrees to help in exchange for a reduced debt and information about Andres. On their travels, Otar realizes Veil is as adrift in this world as he is. Both are on a quest for the impossible: finding the ones they have loved and lost. 

All the while, the shadows are watching with red glowing eyes.

Featuring:

dragons in space

space archaelogy

idiots in love

space captains - the dashing sort

Get your preorder on itch or other retailers

Put it on your TBR!

The Storygraph

This project was for the novel The Edge of a World by JD Rivers.

A monster lurks under Otar’s skin. It has destroyed lives and Otar fears the moment it will escape his grasp again. But he isn’t the only thing that seems out of place in this world: mysterious ancestors, the Ancients, left behind nothing but ruins and questions. Otar is living on borrowed time, after an accident has devastating consequences. Then his mentor summons him to a newly discovered ruin. On his journey Otar faces down slavers, and his former lover — who still makes his heart beat faster. When the excavation site finally reveals the truths about the Ancients, it’s Otar’s connection to his monster that could save them all from a catastrophe. Will he be willing to sacrifice it all?

This is available in softcover (5×8 format) and e-book.

Front cover and spine

Back cover with blurb

Interior sample page

...the one thing I have been working now for almost three years:

illustration by @planetsandmagic / typesetting by @hermit-writes

featuring: fantasy world with an ancient civilization, second chances at love, a scholar on a journey, queer characters

Release: 15.10.2024

Blurb:

A monster lurks under Otar's skin.

It has destroyed lives and Otar lives in fear when it will escape his grasp again. But he isn't the only thing that seems out of place in this world: a mysterious ancestor, the Ancients, left behind nothing but ruins and questions.

When the monster causes a tragic accident, Otar chooses to travel the Seven Lands to find answers instead of being executed. But time is running out.

When the summon for a newly discovered ruin comes, it's his last chance to clear his name. On his journey he faces down slavers looking for easy money, and his former lover — who still makes his heart beat faster.

When the excavation site finally reveals the truths about the Ancients, it becomes clear that something bigger lurks in the shadows.

Otar's connection to his monster could save them all from a catastrophe — but will he be willing to sacrifice it all?

The Edge of a World is a Fantasy Sci-Fi story about self-discovery, destiny, and paving your own path. 

Preorders: Linky link - more options & print in the near future

it's is time \o/ The second book in the "Otar's Universe" series is out now!

You should be able to get at all the major retailers (except the 'zon), itch, and through the library system (libby yes, hoopla is still processing).

Buy links: retailers | itch.io

Put on your TBR: GR | TSG

About:

Otar comes to on a dingy space station and discovers two things: First, he's missing a good chunk of his memories. Second, Andres, his lover, has disappeared. Before he can retrace his steps, a knock at the door demands a debt be repaid—one Otar can't remember. 

Captain Veil Dreamcatcher is in search of the dragons with only ruins to guide him. Otar agrees to help in exchange for a reduced debt and information about Andres. On their travels, Otar realizes Veil is as adrift in this world as he is. Both are on a quest for the impossible: finding the ones they have loved and lost. 

All the while, the shadows are watching with red glowing eyes.

A sci-fi adventure featuring:

dragons in space

space archaelogy

idiots in love

space captains - the dashing sort

Buy book 1 "The Edge of a World" her:

My queer selkie x werewolf mystery novella "The Salt in the Sea" is now available to all! It was funded earlier this year, but now it can bought directly from my lovely publisher @duckprintspress!

Buy here!!!

Find it on The Storygraph and Goodreads.

So yeah I'm not a graphic designer...but here it goes, fresh from the presses, or online, you can buy now my novel!

The Blurb:

A monster lurks under Otar's skin.

It has destroyed lives and Otar lives in fear when it will escape his grasp again. But he isn't the only thing that seems out of place in this world: a mysterious ancestor, the Ancients, left behind nothing but ruins and questions.

After the monster causes a tragic accident, Otar chooses to travel the Seven Lands to find answers instead of being executed. But time is running out.

When the summon for a newly discovered ruin comes, it's his last chance to clear his name. On his journey he faces down slavers looking for easy money, and his former lover - who still makes his heart beat faster.

Then the excavation site finally reveals the truths about the Ancients, and it becomes clear that something bigger lurks in the shadows. Otar's connection to his monster could save them all from a catastrophe - but will he be willing to sacrifice it all?

The Links:

To Buy: https://books2read.com/u/mdwgNw or https://jdrivers.itch.io/the-edge-of-a-world

To Borrow: Request it through your library via overdrive/libby! For US folks the QLL has two copies!

The Contributors:

Cover: @planetsandmagic

Typesetting: @hermit-writes

The Author:

JD writes queer speculative fiction where they fall deeply and madly in love while figuring out the world around them. She collects hobbies as others collect books and has an unhealthy addiction to watching competitive cooking shows. JD lives close to the woods with her husband and the cutest dog in the world.

Bluesky: @jd-rivers.com

My beloved and most amazin people!

My novella "The Salt in the Sea" can now be prordered as ebook and TB, with some nice merch.

Sea side candle!

Cover Art Print!

On a stormy island a werewolf and selkie fall into a bittersweet romance while solving a murder. It's heartfelt and amazing and I had so much fun writing it.

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