THE ALVERTAEN AXIOM
Proliferation trilogy
PROLIFERATION I
Once, they were twin sparks & twin shadows.
Desire, & the love of the Land, gifted them physical form, & for the space of a breath, all was perfection.
Then, the Land was Sundered, & a quartet of realities limped forward, broken, & lessened.
Thirty Thousand cycles later, Lili & Sid Arthu are Co-Heirs to the Dais of Alvertaen, in line to ascend after their mother, Queen Mikalien. When they learn that the time of conjunction is at hand, Lili & Sid must answer the call to strengthen the Land's power so the multiple realities can converge, becoming whole once more.
Struggling under the weight of the mantle, yet strengthened by their cradle-mates, friends, & lovers gathered along the way, Lili & Sid push forward, determined to correct the mistakes of the past, bring equality to the tribes of Alvertaen, & restore balance to the Land.
PROLIFERATION II
Once, they were twin sparks & twin shadows.
Desire, & the love of the Land, gifted them physical form, & for the space of a breath, all was perfection.
Then, the Land was Sundered, & a quartet of realities limped forward, broken, & lessened.
Thirty Thousand cycles later, Rio is learning to accept his truth; not only what it means to be Arthu & a Co-Heir to the Dais, but also who he’s attracted to. His introduction to Alvertaen threw everything he thought he knew into chaos & he’s simply trying to sort it all out.
Kaelanna & Mikanni are doing what they can to guide the trio towards conjunction, giving them tasks to strengthen the Land’s power, as well as each other. However, there is an unseen force hiding in the shadows seeking to halt their efforts & destroy everything they hold dear. One well-placed attack might just be the thing that tips the balance into utter ruin.
PROLIFERATION III
Once, they were twin sparks & twin shadows.
Desire, & the love of the Land, gifted them physical form, & for the space of a breath, all was perfection.
Then, the Land was Sundered, & a quartet of realities limped forward, broken, & lessened.
Thirty Thousand cycles later, things change, people grow, but the scars of the past remain. A vital piece is missing, & Lili, Sid, Rio, & their Guard must work together to become whole once more.
Co-Heirs must grow into Co-Rulers, leaving Alvertaen restored in their wake as Conjunction moves ever closer. New Gifts & unexpected Surprises abound for the Tribes of Alvertaen, even as reality wavers & shifts, preparing for the end.
Rescue the Lost. Prepare the Land. Unite the Tribes.
Conjunction waits for no one.
Annihilation Trilogy
ANNIHILATION I
SOMETHING IS ROTTEN IN ALVERTAEN
On the surface, Alvertaen is an idyllic realm of vast, metallic forests, burbling, twisting rivers, black sand beaches, and calm, sunny days.
Lili Arthu is Co-Heir to the Dais along with sister Sid and brother Riordan. Growing up, she was afforded every opportunity. Who wouldn't want to be royalty?
If only she'd truly led such a charmed life.
When Fledging Day arrives, Lili heads south with her lover and best friend Lonni, eager to leave Arthu Territory behind. There, she meets new friends, allies, and lovers, all of whom support and challenge her in various ways.
Above all, she finds the home she'd always longed for.
Whispers of revolution reach her ears, and Lili is torn.
Given her painful past, does she dare step into her role and save Alvertaen from itself?
Jess Moon co-founded Shadow Spark Publishing with Mandy Russell in early 2019. She is a published author, professional editor, graphic designer, & podcaster. She has been married since 2007, has a teenager & a cat, & loves to read, watch anime, bake, & garden.
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Mandy Russell co-founded Shadow Spark Publishing with Jessica Moon & has been the Marketing Director since its inception in early 2019. She is a writer, an avid reader, & a collector of skulls.
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