BookLife - Resources and tools for book publishers and writers

New Year, New You

by stories by Elizabeth Bear, Daryl Gregory, and the alumni of Viable Paradise 2023

An anthology of diverse speculative fiction exploring themes of reinvention, re-imagining, and revolution, from Elizabeth Bear, Daryl Gregory, and alumni of the 2023 Viable Paradise Writers’ Workshop.

FRANKENSTEIN THE LEGACY

by Christopher Schildt

Two centuries ago, a man named Victor Frankenstein succeeded in his quest to create life from lifelessness. But the result was a hideous creature that wrought havoc on the world, coming to its end in the frozen wastes of the Arctic, leaving a trail of corpses in its wake, and a legend that would not die. Now, three scientists travel to the North Pole searching for the truth behind a ship that has been found frozen in the ice. When they arrive, they are stunned to discover Frankenstein's notes... more

The Peculiar of Plymouth

by V. S. Grimm

The Peculiar of Plymouth (hardcover, 2024) follows our little smudge of a "Peculiar" charactrer round Plymouth. He lurks around some iconic and well-known landmarks—Plymouth Rock, Bug Light, Brewster Garden, the Spire Center, and Main Street—all while trying to discover his own identity. Each original graphic is accompanied by an easy poetic verse. The message is for young and old alike—embrace who are, even if you are a bit different, odd, or peculiar. A true mode... more

The Dryburgh Chronicles

by L.P Halliday

Scotland is a land steeped in magic and mystery, but Lilian Darling doesn't believe in such things. She has dedicated her career at Oxford University to clearing the names of those falsely accused of consorting with the devil, and that never involves any actual witchcraft. Until now. When she and her research partner, Edgar Falkirk, head to the misty hills of the Scottish Borders to meet a promising source, their journey takes an unexpected turn. Edgar's accidental discovery of an ancient spel... more

The Ardent Sorcerer Book One Sabina's Exodus

by D.M. Tortie

This tale begins in a mysterious setting, what appears to be roughly the 16th century Elizabethan period, in a sorcerer's manor that has been passed down through generations. "Silas Strathern" will be sworn in as Edenland's next great Sorcerer to the Throne. He follows his oaths, to do what is right and marry against his heart's desire for the duty of Edenland, while being Twarted by rival sorcerer, Lord Briggs. Silas Strathern doesn't expect to find himself consumed by the love he shares wit... more

Alassian Born

by Lynn Oakwood

Humans will call it a weapon of mass destruction, but to the Alassians it is known as the unlife, the eternal darkness.

Deep in the heart of the Sa’dalia rainforest, the city of Irieth has stood for millennia against the forces of darkness. When the human’s weapon strikes the city, the unlife breaks free and the world plunges into global conflict.

With the ancient darkness on the loose, the seventeen-year-old guardian of the Alassians must brave the pe... more

Spellcaster Wild Card

by Nikki Jefford

A social media star thrust into a deadly competition must harness her powers to survive and challenge the very rules of society. On the acclaimed Spellcaster stage, where every paranormal species competes for supremacy, Haylee Hutchins stands as an anomaly. Not human. Not vampire. Not the kind of creature anyone EVER cheers for. But this season, the stakes are higher than ever. As the dark horse in the competition, the contestants and judges are about to learn that underestimating her is their g... more

Call of the Desert

by A. A. Vogel

Twelve-year-old Claire Hamilton has just moved to Saudi Arabia for her dad's job and she’s afraid—of desert dogs that roam in packs outside her compound, of being labeled Loser at school, of losing the hard-earned love of her parents. The desert is a mystery, though. It’s where Claire finds a magical snake—sent to help, according to her eccentric neighbor. But it will also sift Claire until only her truest self remains. She’s convinced nobody could love that. If the desert exposes the real her, ... more

Sunshine over Hero

by J. Steven Lamperti

A chilling whisper stalks Hero, a village cloaked in Liamec's shadows. Something unseen snatches young women, leaving a silence deeper than the night. Sunny, a farmer's daughter with sun-kissed hair and a hero's blood, dreams of adventures beyond sun-drenched fields.

But when the enigmatic monster slayer, Raphael, arrives, their destinies intertwine with an ancient darkness. Renowned for his unconventional methods, Raphael seeks to mend, not banish, even the darkest beasts. ... more

Fractured State in the Blighted Earth

by R.M. Tembreull

Chaos, the Destroyer, has launched his most aggressive and expansive campaign yet! His objective: initiate the Great Cascade and bring about the Discordant on Earth. His target: North America, where the Chaotic flashpoint within human civilization has occurred...in Texas? The eternal struggle between order and chaos is an inescapable condition of the universe. Caught in the middle is the delicate balance necessary for life to exist and prosper in our world. On Earth, the opposing sides in ... more

The Dark Lady

by Caitee Cooper

Ellie and Oliver are on the run with one goal in mind: survive long enough to make it back to Alaska. Sam and Darien have escaped the scorched ruins of their wedding, but their Hawaiian honeymoon quickly takes a shocking, sinister turn that no one expected. With dangers closing in on them at every turn and more questions than answers, the four will have to learn to rely on each other, the love they’ve cobbled together from the broken remnants of their families, and perhaps most important... more

Blood Awakened

by Gemma Jones

As one of seven watchers, born Nephilim, the light has tasked them to be the protectors of his children, the mortals. For eons, this has been their calling, but a prophecy which has been long unfulfilled begins unravelling for all involved. After eons without feeling, Septua regains all his mortal side emotions back after a chance encounter with someone that would change his life, putting everything he knew on its head, leading him to question: is the light truly all good and is the dark truly a... more

Lost Art Of Magic

by Jonni Jordyn

Magic has been lost for centuries, and when 16-year-old Destiny stumbles upon it, she accidentally unlocks it for all the descendants of the ancient clans, but some of them want it only for themselves and are willing to kill to keep it.

Contemplating Oblivion

by Keith Wiley

Qualia: the quality or feeling of a conscious experience. Qualia can't be described, they must be experienced to be known. A million years in the future, physics is closed. Humanity has computerized the brain, solved death, and spread across the galaxy. The greatest challenge that remains is figuring out how a quadrillion immortal, nearly omnipotent humans might survive the eventual end of the universe. Lysandra is a million-year-old quale-diver, a person who designs novel neural configuratio... more

Pierced Girls

by William Ivers

Sheena wants nothing more than to leave her troubled childhood behind. With no money and nowhere to go after high school, it seems her future will be more of the same, despite her dreams of becoming a music teacher. Desiring connection, Sheena imagines visits from her supposed father, deceased rock star, Joey Ramone. With tragic optimism, Sheena confronts poverty, violence, and the desperate world of drug addicts with the hope that she and her mother can forge a loving relationship and overcome ... more

The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 2)

by Gloria Oliver

A twenty-year-old secret lies revealed. Someone wants it reburied at any cost. She's now marked for termination with extreme prejudice. Julia Xero is in shock. At twenty-two, the introverted orphan found her dream job cleaning up after the dead and even acquired a family worth staying and fighting for. The semi-stuck-up hidden race she works for doesn't take the news that she's not entirely human well, but Julia stubbornly stands her ground despite one of them "shockingly" trying to kill her ... more

Discover Books

Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror