Book Review: The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

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Title: The Shadow of Perseus Author: Claire Heywood Publisher: Dutton Publication date: February 21, 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mythology Retelling One Sentence Summary: This is the story of the three key women in Perseus's life: his mother Danae, the Gorgon Medusa, and his wife Andromeda. Overall The Shadow of Perseus follows the life of Perseus from … Continue reading Book Review: The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

Book Highlight: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age by D.M. White

Title: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age Author: D.M. White Publisher: D White Publishing Publication Date: March 20, 2022 Genre: Fantasy Atlantis. Some think it is just an old story. Others believe the island is buried beneath the sea, its secrets lost for eternity. For millennia, countless have searched for it, but … Continue reading Book Highlight: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age by D.M. White

Book Highlight: Nectar and Ambrosia by E.M. Hamill

Title: Nectar and Ambrosia Author: E. M. Hamill Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: June 14, 2018 Genre: Fantasy Callie, a Classics major, flees home to protect her family from a monster straight out of mythology.  Visions lead her to Nectar and Ambrosia: the weirdest pub on Earth, where inter-dimensional travelers with attention seeking issues get drunk in … Continue reading Book Highlight: Nectar and Ambrosia by E.M. Hamill

Author Interview: Brian Coggins Jr., author of The Olympus Trinity

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to welcome author Brian Coggins Jr., here to talk a bit about his debut fantasy novel, The Olympus Trinity. If you enjoy Greek mythology and love stories about family, this might just be for you, so read on to find out more about the book and author. Title: The Olympus … Continue reading Author Interview: Brian Coggins Jr., author of The Olympus Trinity

Book Review: The Olympus Trinity by Brian Coggins Jr.

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Title: The Olympus Trinity Author: Brian Coggins Jr. Publisher: Self-published Publication date: April 11, 2022 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Long after the time of Ancient Greece, the Greek gods rule over more than just Earth, but Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades haven't been in the same room since their mother Rhea died after they managed to … Continue reading Book Review: The Olympus Trinity by Brian Coggins Jr.

Book Review: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age by D.M. White

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Title: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age Author: D.M. White Publisher: D White Publishing Publication date: March 20, 2022 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Alfred just wanted to complete a rowing competition across the Atlantic, and definitely didn't count on washing up on Atlantis amid a power struggle. Overall Tales of Atlantis: The … Continue reading Book Review: Tales of Atlantis: The Dawning of a New Age by D.M. White

Author Reading: Grendolyn Peach Soleil, author of The Mermaids Melt at Dawn

Author reading by Grendolyn Peach Soleil of her novel The Mermaids Melt at Dawn

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to welcome you to our fourth author reading! Today I'm delighted to host the author of The Mermaids Melt at Dawn, Grendolyn Peach Soleil. When I was first contacted by Grendolyn in 2020 about reviewing a book about mermaids, I had no idea what I was in for. Grendolyn is … Continue reading Author Reading: Grendolyn Peach Soleil, author of The Mermaids Melt at Dawn

Book Review: Fate Accompli by Keith R. Fentonmiller

Title: Fate Accompli (The Water Nymph Gospels #1) Author: Keith R. Fentonmiller Publisher: Ellysian Press Publication date: May 18, 2021 Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy One Sentence Summary: The Petasos men are fated to make hats and the Lux women are fated to be hunted down by a mortal possessed by Apollo to be raped every generation, but Andolosia Petasos and Carlotta … Continue reading Book Review: Fate Accompli by Keith R. Fentonmiller

Book Review: Sacred Bride by David Hair and Cath Mayo

Book Review: Sacred Bride by David Hair and Cath Mayo, Book 3 in the Olympus series

Title: Sacred Bride, Book 3 in the Olympus series Authors: David Hair and Cath Mayo Publisher: Canelo Publication date: October 14, 2019 Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy Summary: In Book 3 of the Olympus series, tension between Achaea (Greece) and Troy are mounting while Odysseus' love for the forbidden Kyshanda of Troy only seems to be mounting. When Odysseus witnesses a … Continue reading Book Review: Sacred Bride by David Hair and Cath Mayo

Book Review: Oracle’s War by David Hair and Cath Mayo

Title: Oracle's War Author: David Hair and Cath Mayo Publisher: Can help Publication date: April 29, 2019 Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Greek mythology Summary: In the second book of the Olympus Series, Odysseus, one of Athena's champions, finds himself caught between conflicting prophecies. What was supposed to be the happy wedding day of his sister to her beloved turns … Continue reading Book Review: Oracle’s War by David Hair and Cath Mayo