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Indie Bites #12
Indie Bites: Hexes & Heroes
183 pages, Paperback
Published November 14, 2023
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About the author
Josie Jaffrey
55 books172 followersJosie is a dark fantasy, paranormal romance and historical fiction author who writes about lost worlds, dystopian societies and morally-ambiguous monsters (vampires are her favourite). She has published multiple novels and short stories. Most of those are set in the Silverse, an apocalyptic world filled with vampires and zombies.
Josie is the founding editor of indie fantasy magazine Indie Bites (www.silversunbooks.com) and the writer of the urban fantasy podcast Jack Valentine, Vampire Detective (www.jackvalentinepod.com).
She’s currently working on vampire murder mysteries (the Seekers series) and a YA series centred around Atlantis and the lost civilisations of the Mediterranean (the Deluge series). Researching the latter is the first time she’s used her Classics degree since university.
Josie lives in Oxford with her husband and two cats (Sparky and Gussie), who graciously permit human cohabitation in return for regular feeding and cuddles. The resulting cat fluff makes it difficult for Josie to wear black, which is largely why she gave up being a goth. Although the cats are definitely worth it, she still misses her old wardrobe.
Josie is the founding editor of indie fantasy magazine Indie Bites (www.silversunbooks.com) and the writer of the urban fantasy podcast Jack Valentine, Vampire Detective (www.jackvalentinepod.com).
She’s currently working on vampire murder mysteries (the Seekers series) and a YA series centred around Atlantis and the lost civilisations of the Mediterranean (the Deluge series). Researching the latter is the first time she’s used her Classics degree since university.
Josie lives in Oxford with her husband and two cats (Sparky and Gussie), who graciously permit human cohabitation in return for regular feeding and cuddles. The resulting cat fluff makes it difficult for Josie to wear black, which is largely why she gave up being a goth. Although the cats are definitely worth it, she still misses her old wardrobe.
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December 1, 2023
An ex-adventurer turned healer with an annoying hot wizard neighbour; a mermaid searching for her soul; a village elder dealing with a burnt-out wizard; a Greek epic hero whose journey is not what it seems; a reluctant hero cursed with a dangerous quest; and a newcomer in a strange town on the night of the full moon.
November 19, 2023
6 short stories on the topic of hexes and heroes.
A charming romantic comedy with cats and bats; a haunting tale about a mermaid searching for her soul, returning favourites fighting combative flora and burn-out, a refreshing retelling about a questionable hero, an eco-tale featuring a minotaur and a useless prince and to round it all up: sexy werewolves.
Whenever I see an issue with Adie Hart, Josey Jaffrey or Ceril N Domace I get excited. These authors have a very distinct style and never disappoint. While Hart and Domace give me all the warm and cosy feelings, Jaffrey is the queen of creating growing uneasiness in my gut. Her stories start so innocently and then the dread increases and you just know it will have a dark, dark ending.
A new discovery for me was Zoe Shakes. I haven’t been able to get their story “Soul Purpose” out of my head. Such a beautiful and haunting story. I hope to see more of this author soon.
Another excellent issue of Indie Bites! Already looking forward to the next one.
A charming romantic comedy with cats and bats; a haunting tale about a mermaid searching for her soul, returning favourites fighting combative flora and burn-out, a refreshing retelling about a questionable hero, an eco-tale featuring a minotaur and a useless prince and to round it all up: sexy werewolves.
Whenever I see an issue with Adie Hart, Josey Jaffrey or Ceril N Domace I get excited. These authors have a very distinct style and never disappoint. While Hart and Domace give me all the warm and cosy feelings, Jaffrey is the queen of creating growing uneasiness in my gut. Her stories start so innocently and then the dread increases and you just know it will have a dark, dark ending.
A new discovery for me was Zoe Shakes. I haven’t been able to get their story “Soul Purpose” out of my head. Such a beautiful and haunting story. I hope to see more of this author soon.
Another excellent issue of Indie Bites! Already looking forward to the next one.
November 17, 2023
Such a fun collection of stories! The Hesitant Hero and the Very Vexing Hex by Ella T. Holmes and Hex Me Once by Adie Hart were my favorites!
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