Wind Weaver

A mage without a Shadow is like a ship without sails.

Brought up at her uncle’s court as a dutiful Yavanah lady, Xanthe chafes at being expected to find fulfilment in managing the household down to the last amphora of wine. So when she meets her Shadow, the key to her full power as a wind mage, she is determined to grasp this opportunity to escape her restricted life.

A Khametish desert lord, Ashkar is torn between allowing such a troublesome passenger on his ship and needing a mage to weave the Aglaia’s winds. However, he has a secret mission to fulfil and will do anything to reach his goal, even if it means putting up with this far too opinionated and dangerously pretty Yavanah noblewoman.

Together, they embark on a journey that leads them into deadly storms and deadlier intrigues. But unless they overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, Xanthe will discover that finding her Shadow was easier than keeping him.

This story is set in a world with an Ancient Greek theme, unconnected to my previous novels.

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Daughter of Wolves

“I won him in a game of dice. I never owned him, though. He owned himself and always would, but I did not discover that until much later.”

Javaneh’s people disdain her for her mixed blood, yet covet her magic. On the run from those who would bind her powers, she needs another horse for speed, no matter the cost. So in a caravanserai on the edge of the mountains, she gambles everything she has – including herself – to win one.

However, she hadn’t anticipated getting a smelly, dim-witted slave, whose only thought seems to be getting his next meal, into the bargain. Such an annoying travelling companion she can do without. Or can she? For with the wolves of the steppe hard on her heels, she may need all the help she can get, even from unexpected quarters.

A tale of elemental magic, deception, dangerous escapes and dumplings.

Set in the same world as Bride to the Sun and Elephant Thief, this novella-length story follows the adventures of Javaneh, a metal mage of mixed Khotai and Sikhandi heritage.

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Elephant Thief

When magically gifted Arisha runs away from an army camp with her elephant Hami in order to save him from death in battle, she thinks she’s in deep trouble. However, she soon discovers that things can always get worse.

Escaping across a war-torn country, they are captured by the enemy’s leader. Rhys, known as the Eagle and with a reputation as a cold blooded killer, wants to use the elephant to take revenge on Arisha’s people and needs her to control Hami.

Arisha is ready to fight him every step of the way, but to her annoyance, instead of throwing her in a rat-infested prison, he behaves with honour. Grudgingly she comes to respect him and they find themselves drawn to each other despite their differences.

But can Arisha bridge the gap between opposing countries and personalities before the decisive battle is joined?

A tale of elemental magic, almond eyes, daring escapes and feathers.

Set in the same world as Bride to the Sun, but some three hundred years earlier and in Medyr’s homeland Aneirion (map), this story chronicles the adventures of Arisha, a young Wood mage.

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Bride to the Sun

Once, she could pluck fire out of the very air. Now she is the most insignificant member of an imperial court seething with intrigue.

Shay, firedancer and bride to the sun, faces punishment for the crimes of her dead father: she has her magic bound and at the emperor’s whim finds herself handed over as concubine to a barbarian lord. However, Lord Medyr of the Hawk doesn’t particularly fancy such a dubious gift – proving a surprise  both to Shay and to the man who wants to use them as pawns in his ruthless bid for power.

The reserved, self-controlled firedancer is bewildered by that strange creature, a male. Yet with enemies threatening on all sides, Shay and the hot-headed warrior from the north must build a fragile bridge of trust. But will they realise in time that the growing attraction between them is also their deadliest danger?

A tale of elemental magic, perilous intrigues, a tortoise and pond slime.

  

This story, set in a fantasy world inspired by my travels to Asia and my interest in ancient Chinese history, has been a long time in the making, but is now finally seeing the light of day. If you want to have a peek inside, the first two chapters are available here as an excerpt or you can use the ‘look inside’ feature on Amazon.

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