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A Great Experience as a Professional Guest at a West Virginia Writers Retreat!

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Recently, on the weekend of March 20-22 , I had a wonderful experience as a professional guest, joining Tim Waggoner and Michael Knost for a Novel Writing Writers Retreat and Workshop in West Virginia that involved some wonderfully talented writers that everyone should keep an eye on! Darius Jones, Addie King, Rebecca Cuthbert, Ed Downes, Travis Sayre, and Nessa Brown were the participants in this workshop. All of them are writers who are dedicated to improving their craft and willing to listen and put in the work necessary.

The discussions were insightful and highly constructive, and there was a real sense of camaraderie and mutual support between them. I look forward to watching their writing journeys in the years to come and am confident that they are capable of creating some amazing work!

Holly and I had a blast visiting with everyone too! Also, a big shout-out to Lee E. E. Stone for coming up to join everyone for dinner on Saturday evening, was GREAT to see him again! Until the next time… Onwards and Upwards!

The Sun’s Caress and The Awakening Available Individually in Print For the First Time!

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More great news to share today!

The Sun’s Caress and The Awakening are now available for the very first time in print editions!

Pick up your copies at any of the direct links below!

Print Edition

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

eBook Editions

Kindle

Nook

Kobo

iBooks

Print Edition

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

eBook Editions

Kindle

Nook

Kobo

Synopsis of The Sun’s Caress:

At the edge of the world, far to the east, Rayden has joined with a band of pirates led by Timiko, the young widow of a great warrior revered for showing compassion and generosity to the powerless toiling in the fields and villages on the islands of Yamatainu.

When word arrives that a raiding fleet is approaching under the command of the pirate Fujimara, a man known for extreme cruelty and barbarity, Timiko and Rayden know that the villages throughout their region are in great peril. Though greatly outnumbered, Timiko’s fleet sets out against all odds to confront Fujimara’s raiders.

The Sun’s Caress is a stand-alone eBook novella that is part of the Rayden Valkyrie Tales

Synopsis of The Awakening:

Following the end of a brutal war, Ragnar Stormbringer travels across the sea channel to the west with the warrior Thorsalla to visit her brother’s new settlement in the fertile lands of Ulstara.

Coming upon a scene of total devastation, they find no bodies, but there are a large number of strange tracks heading in one direction and signs of a few survivors in another. Ragnar will soon discover that some mysteries are the gateways to even greater ones.

The Awakening is a stand-alone adventure that is part of the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales.

About the Author:

Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and broadcaster based out of Lexington, Kentucky. His titles as an author include the Rayden Valkyrie Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales (Sword and Sorcery), the Hongvi Shadow Walker Tales (Sword and Sorcery) the Faraway Saga (YA Dystopian), the Rising Dawn Saga (Cross Genre), the Fires in Eden Series (Epic Fantasy), the Hellscapes short story collections (Horror), the Chronicles of Ave short story collections (Fantasy), and the Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk).

Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens and Swordbearer, and the Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot. Stephen also co-hosts the Star Chamber Show, a weekly live audio podcast featuring creative talents from around the world.

Stephen is a proud Kentucky Colonel who also enjoys the realms of music, martial arts, good bourbons, and spending time with family.

Find Stephen online at:

Website: www.stephenzimmer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenzimmer7
Twitter: @sgzimmer
Instagram: @stephenzimmer7

Signing and Meet and Greet This Friday, May 6th! An Evening of Bourbon and Books at Roxy’s Vevay!

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I have a signing/meet & greet this Friday at a fantastic venue in Vevay, Indiana! I will be at Roxy’s Vevay from 5-8pm to sign books, visit with readers, and have a great time celebrating the new release, The Ragnar Stormbringer Tales, Volume II.

I will have a full array of books available in addition to the new release, and if you are within range, come on out, visit for awhile, and have fun! It will be a great, relaxed environment!

A huge thanks to Roxy’s Vevay, Not That Iconic, and The Vevay Antique Mall & Curiosity Emporium for making it happen!

Vevay, IN is located close to Belterra Casino, and the street address for Roxy’s Vevay is: 314 Ferry Street Vevay, IN

You can also visit Roxy’s Vevay online at: https://roxysvevay.wixsite.com/home

Rise of the Voyagers is Finished and Off to the Editor!

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I reached the finish line!

Today, I completed my final passes on the manuscript of Rise of the Voyagers, Book Two of the Faraway Saga, and it’s off to the editing phase! I loved how this novel turned out!

The writing of this book involved around 110 full writing sessions across five months (not counting a considerable amount of research), and I worked hard to deliver a book that springs from the foundation of Dream of the Navigator and takes the reader on a thrilling, imaginative adventure.

So many amazing things rose during the process of writing of this novel, and I can’t wait to see what readers think. Onwards and Upwards!

A Writing Snapshot

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I have been meaning for awhile to give an overview of where everything is at, in terms of my writing projects that are ongoing or complete and in the editing/publishing pipeline, so, today, here it is!

Writing has been going very well over the past two years, and I’ve been very focused on completing new installments in each of my primary series. At the moment, I am working on the second book in the Faraway Saga, Rise of the Voyagers, the follow-up to Dream of the Navigator. Currently, the word count on the manuscript is just over 66.4K, so it is well over halfway done (Dream of the Navigator was about 110K) and progress is being made daily. I am really excited with how well the story is flowing and how it builds from everything in the first book.

There are going to be several new releases in the near future. I have completed manuscripts for new titles in the Rising Dawn Saga, the Fires in Eden Series, the Hellscapes collection, and the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales.

The Crimson Reign, Book 5 of the Rising Dawn Saga, is complete and in the editing pipeline. It is a little shorter than The Undying Light, and a little larger than The Seventh Throne. Readers of the series should get ready for a real thrill ride as everything ramps up in the global conflict going on, and the wars in the supernatural realms. This title is very relevant to events happening in the world today, just as the series has been, and I took great care with those aspects of the book.

Path of Valor, Book 4 of the Fires in Eden Series, is also complete and in the editing pipeline. This one is about the size of Spirit of Fire. This one features a broad range of settings and expands the reader’s experience of Ave, as the story kicks into a full-throttle pace that takes everything from Spirit of Fire and before into a higher gear. This title features some of the most intense and vivid scenes in the series yet, and there is no fluff whatsoever. The character arcs really advance well, and Epic fantasy readers are going to be thrilled with this installment.

Hellscapes, Volume III is done, edited, and about to be announced. It features another set of stories set in the infernal realms, with a broad range of variation in settings and characters. I worked hard to make sure this is the most macabre and intense volume yet, that delivers all the goods that readers of dark-edged, visceral horror enjoy. It is very different from my other work, but they allow me to explore some areas I can’t in other genres.

Burning Skies, a new Ragnar Stormbringer Tale, is done, almost edited, and close to being announced. The release of this one as an eBook will make it possible for another print compendium to be published, since each compendium contains three novellas. It features a desert setting, a hard-hitting adventure with Ragnar involving intrigue, a fearsome supernatural foe, and a really nice range of other characters. Look for an announcement on this very soon!

As you might guess, I have had been in a great writing mode these past two years, with well over 600,000 words involved in the above. I am always working to advance my craft and storytelling, and I am confident that these new novels, collection, and novella reflect that! So stay tuned, a lot of announcements forthcoming on new releases in the coming months!

Participating as Professional Guest at DemiCon 32, April 30-May 2

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I am honored to announce that I will be participating as a professional guest at DemiCon 32, a great science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention in Des Moines, Iowa that is being held in a virtual format this year.

I encourage you to check out the convention and everything happening there! There will be a lot of great content and I am looking forward to being a part of it. I thank them for their invitation!

Main DemiCon 32 Website

My Guest Page on the convention site

Appearing Saturday for Lexington Kentucky Charity Event!

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A last minute addition, I will be appearing at the Victorian Valentine Affair, a steampunk-themed charity event in Lexington, Kentucky being held at Arabesque World Dance! It will be from 6pm to 11pm

This event has a lot going on, from a costume contest, to live performances, a drum circle, vendors, and much more. Come out and check it out! Proceeds benefit the Heart to Home Adoption Agency! I’lll have copies of Dream of the Navigator, along with the two new compendiums (Rayden Valkyrie and Ragnar Stormbringer) for signing.

Appearing in Vevay, Indiana on May 4th at the Community Art Center of Switzerland County!

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I’ll be making a special appearance on Friday, May 4th in Vevay, Indiana for a special ComicCon-themed First Friday Event at the Community Art Center of Switzerland County!

The event will run from 5-9pm! Several great artists are also participating and I’ll be doing a book signing! The First Friday events in Vevay are a blast. Great venue, great hosts, and a really enjoyable time for everyone. I am looking forward to it!

Check everything out on the digital flyer below!

Appearing at Southeastern Kentucky Author Event in Corbin, KY on Saturday, April 21!

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I am very honored to be a last-minute addition to the great lineup for next Saturday’s Southeastern Kentucky Author Event in Corbin Kentucky at the Corbin Center! Includes great authors like Chasity Bowlin, Robyn Peterman, Kallypso Masters, Teresa Reasor, and many more!

This will be the first appearance I’ve ever done in Corbin too, so hope to see some friendly faces! They will have a meet and greet from 10-11, followed by a signing from 11am to 3pm.

Get more information at: https://southeasternkentuckyauthorevent.wordpress.com/

Cover Reveal for Hellscapes, Volume 1!

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And now for something completely different, the second announcement of the other new release this week! 🙂

This one is in the horror genre, which will come as no surprise to those who know how much I love Clive Barker, lol (and how much I love Dante’s Inferno, Milton’s Paradise Lost, etc)  Just know that Hellscapes is very different from my other work.  The stories are very visceral, intense horror in style and theme.  Very timely too, as the two stories book-ending this collection involve powerful political figures who foment wars in foreign lands (Blood Dreams and Lords of War) … for both there is a price to be paid… 😉

here’s the cover and the press release is below:

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Seventh Star Press is proud to unveil the cover art by Matthew Perry for Hellscapes, Volume 1, the first of a brand new horror collection from author Stephen Zimmer.

 

The novella-sized release features five stand-alone short stories that have a connection in that all of the tales are set in different aspects of Hell.  Readers can look forward to some recurring characters as the collection unfolds, as well as a wide variety of environments and styles of stories.

“I’m really excited about this collection,” Stephen commented.  “I love the horror genre, as it gives writers some great options for storytelling that are not as readily accessible in other genres.  Some of my fantasy, urban fantasy, and steampunk readers might be surprised about this release, but there are plenty of moments in my other books that show this side of me. I’ve always been a big fan of the genre, and Clive Barker is one of my all-time favorite authors. Having been long enthralled with more medieval-type depictions of Hell such as Dante’s Inferno, and other representations such as can be found in Milton’s Paradise lost, I’ve wanted to explore a theme like this for quite awhile.  This project has been wonderful to undertake and readers can expect much more in the future.”

The eBook will be available on Friday, September 6, and print availability will arrive in the following week.

Here is the official synopsis:

Journey into realms of darkness and explore the regions where angels fear to tread! Welcome to the Hellscapes, featuring tales of the infernal in settings where the horror never ends and the inhabitants experience the ultimate nightmare.

In “Blood Dreams” follow the tale of a woman who knew great political authority and influence in life, as she discovers the reward awaiting her in the next world.

“The Grove” welcomes a new arrival, a wealthy man who is looking forward to a weekend of indulging in lust and libation, as he has for many years in this secluded convocation for the elite.  Something is different this time, though, and he soon finds that his visit will be taking a very different turn.

In “The Smallest Fish”, the story is told of a ruthless business mogul who finds himself in an abandoned, ruined version of the city he knew well … in life.  This city won’t be remaining vacant for long.

“Drowning in Tears” tells the story of a young man’s unhealthy obsession for a suicidal girlfriend that leads him on a path of severe transformation.

The final tale of Volume 1, “Lords of War”, follows the story of a man who wielded military power on a worldwide scale as a Secretary of Defense, who now learns the deeper nature of war and what kinds of monstrosities it breeds.

 

More volumes of Hellscapes are forthcoming.  For further information on Seventh Star Press, please visit www.seventhstarpress.com and for information on the author visitwww.stephenzimmer.com

Seventh Star Press is a publisher of speculative fiction based in Lexington, Kentucky.