Chapter 01 of Deadly Troubadours by Brent Thomas. Visit the website at deadlytroubadour.com or like the book on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deadly-Troubadours/772886582803296 Deadly Troubadours can be purchased as an ebook from Smashwords and Amazon.
The sun rose and brought with it a grey dawn. The dreary light did nothing to improve the nerves of the men camped outside of outside Sparrow Castle. In truth it was a castle in name only. A wooden farmhouse from which jutted a squat, stone tower. Grasping vines climbed over the surface of both … More Castle of Sparrows
In April of 2013 the literary world was introduced to the new genre of Swordpunk. All the rules have changed. Or they will. Or not. Or at least a really fun fantasy novel came that doesn’t take itself death seriously. Read on for a full review. Title: Spell/Sword Author: G. Derek Adams First things first, … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Spell/Sword
“Look me in the eyes and tell me that you have never heard of Smythe Carradam.” “I swears it to you, I ain’t never heard the name.” The old man looked at the thing at the end of his fists. It was sobbing and crying and smelled like a puddle of piss. It wasn’t a … More Smythe Carradam
On a normal night the Black Canary, the only pub in Coal Town, was a dreary place, full of sour beer and sour people. It was for that special breed of working class that felt life was against them. This sentiment matched a majority of the populace of Coal Town. The usual patrons considered themselves … More The First Chapter of Deadly Troubadours
The following was compiled from an interview with Sergeant Ral Xirces, a highly decorated combat veteran with almost twenty years experience. He adds to the little heard perspective of the Hammer Troopers views on the conflict between the United Empire and the terrorist organization the Restoration. On Hammer Suits: The suits are great. … More Inside the Hammer Troops
(this excerpt finds one of our heroes, Talbert Gretchen, hard at work in his school’s library. He is oblivious to the approaching stranger who calls out to him) “You shouldn’t worry so much.” The voice, despite being as fresh and feminine as was, startled him and he jerked at the sound. In response he … More Talbert finds Love in the Library
The sound of the ebony wings drew the night guard’s attention. His eyes quickly scanned the darkness. From his tower he could see the open courtyard of the Circle of Merchants and he soon found the cause of the noise. Just a large crow. Nothing special or worthy of greater attention. He turned his focus … More The Goblin’s Treasure
The pouch was simple leather, rough and untreated. It served the purpose of keeping the dried leaves within safe from the moist winter air. Her glass bowl sat in the middle of the round table. Other than the bowl the table was bare. The shallow bowl itself was unadorned. Ash filled the bottom and the … More Smoke
(I’ve been looking through computer files of other stories I haven’t shared and found this. It was a write-up for a Dungeons and Dragons character I played that was a royal librarian/assassin and I always liked this little tale. I even managed to steal a few lines from Shakespeare. 10 points if you can spot … More Lucius Hemmet
Deadly Troubadour 