Cover Reveal for Burning Skies, a New Ragnar Stormbringer Tale!

Today I am very excited to share the cover reveal for Burning Skies, a brand new Ragnar Stormbringer Tale! Burning Skies is the sixth stand-alone novella in the growing Ragnar Stormbringer Tales collection, and it will be available from Seventh Star Press in eBook format on February 23rd! The cover design was created by Olivia Pro Design.

Synopsis of Burning Skies:

The Magarian empire is falling under the shadow of the fanatical desert warriors of Adis Khan, who are raiding with impunity from the lands to the east.

Wielding his great war axe Raven Caller in defense of the empire’s borders, Ragnar Stormbringer leads a band of mercenaries, growing swiftly in renown and acclaim.  

When the beautiful ruler of the Magarian city Kadaros, Aelia, hires Ragnar and his band of warriors for a secretive mission, a perilous adventure unfolds.  

Fearsome wilderness predators, supernatural threats, and roving bands of lethal warriors stand in the way of Ragnar, his warriors, and their mission.

Blood will flow and the skies will burn.


A Writing Snapshot

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!

The Awakening, The New Ragnar Stormbringer Tale, Now Available in eBook Formats!

Very excited to announce that the new Ragnar Stormbringer Tale, The Awakening, is now available in eBook formats! I had a great experience writing this one, and it has everything that fans of Ragnar love! This one has the warrior Thorsalla too, as she and Ragnar venture to a land called Ulstara that is very Celtic-inspired. Get a copy today and let me know what you think! Full release information is below!


The Awakening, a new Ragnar Stormbringer Tale from award-winning author Stephen Zimmer, is available today in eBook formats! The Awakening is a stand-alone novella that readers of heroic fantasy, sword and sorcery, and dark-edged, action-driven fantasy will love!


Pick up your copy now at any of the links below!

Kindle

Nook

Kobo (available shortly)


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.


Pre-orders for the Kindle Version of The Awakening Now Open!

I am happy to share that the pre-orders for the Kindle version of The Awakening, my new Ragnar Stormbringer Tale, are now open! The new Ragnar adventure comes out on February 17th in all eBook formats, but you can reserve a Kindle copy now and help get this release a strong launch!

Just click here to reserve your copy:

The Awakening Kindle Pre-Order Link

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.

Cover Reveal for The Awakening, a New Ragnar Stormbringer Tale!

Very excited to share a new cover reveal with you for The Awakening, my latest Ragnar Stormbringer Tale and the fifth overall to be released. This eBook novella (stand-alone) will be available on Wednesday, February 17th! If you like Celtic lore and settings, you will really enjoy this one!

The cover design for The Awakening was created by Oliva Design, who has created the covers for all the tales in this collection (and also the Rayden Valkyrie Tales).

Get ready for a new adventure with Ragnar! 🙂

-Stephen


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.


New Book Announcement Coming VERY Soon!

It goes without saying that 2020 has been a strange and, often crazy year, but as I always say, you have to do all you can to keep moving Onward and Upward. I haven’t had a lot of new updates as the pandemic mess wiped the calendar clean of conventions, book fairs, and all kinds of events that are central of the author world.

The good news is that I have been able to maintain a very steady writing schedule, and I recently completed a major project that I think many readers are going to be excited about. I have also made great progress on some novella-length projects, one featuring Ragnar Stormbringer and another featuring Rayden Valkryie, so there will be some cool new releases before the end of the year.

Keep your eyes out for more details, which will be coming very, very soon!

A Great First Event of 2019 in Vevay, IN

I had a great time this past weekend at my first 2019 event in Vevay, IN at the Community Art Center of Switzerland County! I love going to this venue as it is first-class and has a great atmosphere for visiting with readers.

It is relaxed and laid-back, and very conducive to having great conversations, which is what I like about these kinds of events the most. I can really visit with readers individually and spend time with them.

Had the amazing Robb Hoff stop by too (he’s 2nd from the right). He’s a supremely talented author and is very supportive of authors and events in the area. Definitely check his stuff out, I recommend it!

Got to do my first signings of the new Rayden Valkyrie and Ragnar Stormbringer compendiums. These two books really go well together! It was great to display them side by side for the first time.

Already looking forward to my next visit to Vevay!

My New Ragnar Stormbringer Novella, When the Cold Breathes, Available Today in All eBook Formats!

I am excited to announce that When the Cold Breathes, my latest Ragnar Stormbringer Novella, is available today in all eBook formats for just $1.99! This is an action-packed adventure in a deep winter setting that I know Ragnar fans are going to love! Pick up a copy today!

Get your copy of When the Cold Breathes at any of these direct links for just $1.99!

Kindle

Nook

Kobo

iTunes (will be live shortly)

Smashwords

 

A stand-alone novella, When the Cold Breathes is the second Ragnar Stormbringer tale to be released, following Depths of Night in April of 2018!  Fans of dark fantasy, sword and sorcery, and action-driven fiction will love this latest tale featuring an iconic hero!

Synopsis of When the Cold Breathes: There are times when the cold breathes.

Settlers from Ragnar Stormbringer’s homelands are forging a new world in the far north, building villages where the icy lash of the winds is a reminder of the dangers lurking within a harsh wilderness.

A season of great peril has fallen upon them. A fearsome predator stalks and hunts the settlers in the deep snows. As the deaths mount and terror spreads among the populace, Ragnar’s help is sought to confront the unknown menace.

Taking up his legendary axe Raven Caller, Ragnar heads into the falling snows. He will soon find that the myths told in the region have more than a little truth dwelling within them.

What lies in the cold embrace of death and darkness can awaken, breathe, and gaze through eyes of spectral light.

When the Cold Breathes is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Ragnar Stormbringer tales!

 

Cover Art Revealed for When the Cold Breathes, a New Ragnar Stormbringer eBook Novella!

Today I have the cover art for the latest eBook novella to announce, as well as the opening of a pre-order window for the Kindle version! Thrilled to share this new art from Olivia Pro Design. She has done an amazing job with the look of the eBook novellas, both for the Ragnar Stormbringer Tales and the Rayden Valkyrie tales. I’m definitely looking to keep on a good pace with these of about 1 per month! I really appreciate my readers and want all of you to have plenty of new adventures to look forward to! 🙂

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Seventh Star Press is proud to reveal the cover art by Olivia Pro Design for When the Cold Breathes, a new Ragnar Stormbringer eBook novella from award-winning author Stephen Zimmer! When the Cold Breathes is scheduled for release on Friday, June 8th in all eBook formats!


Pre-order the Kindle version for just $1.99 at the link below!

Kindle Pre-Order Link

 

A stand-alone novella, When the Cold Breathes is the second Ragnar Stormbringer tale to be released, following Depths of Night in April of 2018!  Fans of dark fantasy, sword and sorcery, and action-driven fiction will love this latest tale featuring an iconic hero!

 

Synopsis of When the Cold Breathes: There are times when the cold breathes.

Settlers from Ragnar Stormbringer’s homelands are forging a new world in the far north, building villages where the icy lash of the winds is a reminder of the dangers lurking within a harsh wilderness.

A season of great peril has fallen upon them. A fearsome predator stalks and hunts the settlers in the deep snows. As the deaths mount and terror spreads among the populace, Ragnar’s help is sought to confront the unknown menace.

Taking up his legendary axe Raven Caller, Ragnar heads into the falling snows. He will soon find that the myths told in the region have more than a little truth dwelling within them.

What lies in the cold embrace of death and darkness can awaken, breathe, and gaze through eyes of spectral light.

When the Cold Breathes is a stand-alone novella that is part of the Ragnar Stormbringer tales!

 

About the Author: Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author and filmmaker based out of Lexington Kentucky. His works include the Rayden Valkyrie novels (Sword and Sorcery), 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), the Harvey and Solomon Tales (Steampunk), and the forthcoming Faraway Saga (YA Dystopian/Cross-Genre).

Stephen’s visual work includes the feature film Shadows Light, shorts films such as The Sirens and Swordbearer, and the forthcoming Rayden Valkyrie: Saga of a Lionheart TV Pilot.

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