Gary Stringer's Blog
July 9, 2026
Tempestria Finale Cover reveal
Harmony of Creation Cover image:
It's the finale, the culmination of Arshes Megane's story, so of course she had to be front and centre.
As this story begins, she finally has a weapon to kill a Monster. A weapon to kill her father.
(She's actually had it for a long time but she'll never have it at all unless she joins the dots of history first - that's Time travel for you!)
Her father is a Monster with the power to destroy Time and erase the cosmos from existence. Arshes knows she must stop him quickly before the void storms tear her world apart, but as she stands with the world in her hands, Arshes is at war with herself.
She’s no stranger to breaking rules, and on the eve battle, she breaks one more, seeking guidance from her mother who died the day she was born.
Can Arshes reconcile her feelings and her mother’s advice with using her extraordinary abilities to save the world through death and destruction? Or can she find a way to resolve her inner conflict and create Harmony?
This is it. The Final Battle. That’s how it goes in adventure stories isn’t it, gentle reader? A huge Final Battle where the villain is vanquished, and the hero is victorious.
Too bad I’m not a hero.
To be published August 2026.
It's the finale, the culmination of Arshes Megane's story, so of course she had to be front and centre.
As this story begins, she finally has a weapon to kill a Monster. A weapon to kill her father.
(She's actually had it for a long time but she'll never have it at all unless she joins the dots of history first - that's Time travel for you!)
Her father is a Monster with the power to destroy Time and erase the cosmos from existence. Arshes knows she must stop him quickly before the void storms tear her world apart, but as she stands with the world in her hands, Arshes is at war with herself.
She’s no stranger to breaking rules, and on the eve battle, she breaks one more, seeking guidance from her mother who died the day she was born.
Can Arshes reconcile her feelings and her mother’s advice with using her extraordinary abilities to save the world through death and destruction? Or can she find a way to resolve her inner conflict and create Harmony?
This is it. The Final Battle. That’s how it goes in adventure stories isn’t it, gentle reader? A huge Final Battle where the villain is vanquished, and the hero is victorious.
Too bad I’m not a hero.
To be published August 2026.
May 23, 2025
Tempestria 9 Cover Reveal
First Wizard cover image: Cleric girl, Mags, gains freedom from fickle gods and a tyrannical religion, and invents a whole new way to gain power over her own life, independently of any higher power: wizard magic.
Ashes Megane gains the information she needs to travel back further than anyone ever has before. Beyond Year Zero. A time before history, lost in the mists of myth and legend.
This is the story of the devout cleric, Mags, who, after a terrible tragedy robs her of someone she loves, learns to question what she has been taught. Her world's future depends on her complete and utter rejection of all she believes in, and this time, Arshes absolutely cannot interfere.
Mags' journey of self-discovery must play out exactly as it always has, but Arshes may just find that she's interefering simply by being there.
To be published August 2025.
Ashes Megane gains the information she needs to travel back further than anyone ever has before. Beyond Year Zero. A time before history, lost in the mists of myth and legend.
This is the story of the devout cleric, Mags, who, after a terrible tragedy robs her of someone she loves, learns to question what she has been taught. Her world's future depends on her complete and utter rejection of all she believes in, and this time, Arshes absolutely cannot interfere.
Mags' journey of self-discovery must play out exactly as it always has, but Arshes may just find that she's interefering simply by being there.
To be published August 2025.
July 18, 2024
Tempestria 8 Cover reveal
Crossing Lines cover image: Fast forward to Ashes Megane's time. The void-creature launches his attack. The Monster the world has forgotten. After a thousand years of peace and politics, the Guardians are not what they were. Only Mandalee remains.
But principally, this is Arshes' story. The child of the Guardianship. Until now, she's been behind the scenes - now she takes centre stage. What lengths will she go to, to combat this threat? How many lines will she cross in the name of saving lives? And will she cross one too many?
To be published August 2024.
But principally, this is Arshes' story. The child of the Guardianship. Until now, she's been behind the scenes - now she takes centre stage. What lengths will she go to, to combat this threat? How many lines will she cross in the name of saving lives? And will she cross one too many?
To be published August 2024.
November 22, 2023
Cover reveal for Tempestria Book 7
Circular Time cover image: The Angel, Purity, has found Tempestria at last and is here to Cleanse the world of all sapient life for failing to live up to the Creator's standards of Perfection. For thousands of years, the powerful shadow warriors have never managed to defeat her, so what hope is there for a trio of mortals?
To be published December 2023.
To be published December 2023.
April 15, 2023
Tempestria 6 Cover Reveal
This might just be my favourite cover yet.
Cover image: Nalani with the lioness goddess, Pryshia. Burst on the scene in late Book 4, as the nemeses (love using that word) to Mandalee and Shyleen. The perfect weapons to beat them. In this book, their feud comes to head with major consequences for all concerned.
Published May 2023.
Cover image: Nalani with the lioness goddess, Pryshia. Burst on the scene in late Book 4, as the nemeses (love using that word) to Mandalee and Shyleen. The perfect weapons to beat them. In this book, their feud comes to head with major consequences for all concerned.
Published May 2023.
October 18, 2022
Tempestria 5 Cover Reveal
At last, its here! The cover reveal for the next installment in my fantasy/sci-fi series: Splintered Time - The Salvation of Tempestria Book 5 which will be published early November.
Can't reveal the name of the central figure - it's a spoiler - but he's going to be in important additional character in this and future books in the series.
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Can't reveal the name of the central figure - it's a spoiler - but he's going to be in important additional character in this and future books in the series.
Gary Stringer
August 30, 2022
Tempestria 5 Title Reveal
Shifting Stars
Gathering Storm
Shadows Fall
Fragmented Control
Book 5 title: Splintered Time
Cover reveal next month prior to October release.
Gathering Storm
Shadows Fall
Fragmented Control
Book 5 title: Splintered Time
Cover reveal next month prior to October release.
April 1, 2022
Tempestria 4 Cover reveal
The final checks are done, so it's time to reveal the cover for Tempestria 4 - Fragmented Control.
He's been mentioned in every book so far: Ulvarius, the most dangerous wizard tyrant in history. Even after three centuries, he continues to cast a long shadow. But this book isn't just about him. It's about power and tyranny in various forms, and it explores the comparisons between Ulvarius and Dreya the Dark. How are they they same, and how are they different?
As for the title, one meaning is clear from the beginning. What does it mean in the end, gentle reader? Well, you'll just have to read it and find out.
Release date 1st April, and that's no April Fools joke - Ulvarius doesn't do funny!
He's been mentioned in every book so far: Ulvarius, the most dangerous wizard tyrant in history. Even after three centuries, he continues to cast a long shadow. But this book isn't just about him. It's about power and tyranny in various forms, and it explores the comparisons between Ulvarius and Dreya the Dark. How are they they same, and how are they different?
As for the title, one meaning is clear from the beginning. What does it mean in the end, gentle reader? Well, you'll just have to read it and find out.
Release date 1st April, and that's no April Fools joke - Ulvarius doesn't do funny!
January 14, 2022
Tempestria Book 4
Shifting Stars
Gathering Storm
Shadows Fall
What next for Tempestria?
You'll find out soon.
Signed off on the cover, final edits done, book created online and awaiting author's copy.
When I've seen it 'in the flesh', I'll be sure to reveal it here.
Gathering Storm
Shadows Fall
What next for Tempestria?
You'll find out soon.
Signed off on the cover, final edits done, book created online and awaiting author's copy.
When I've seen it 'in the flesh', I'll be sure to reveal it here.
December 2, 2021
Tempestria Christmas Sale
Kindle versions of all three of my Tempestria novels are now only £0.99/$0.99 each on Amazon
Grab these virtual stocking fillers now!
Offer ends Christmas Day.
