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Coven: Masterful Tales of Fantasy
Coven is Purple Sun Press's first fantasy anthology. It is a wonderful compilation of stories from talented fantasy writers from across the US, Canada, and the UK. With tales ranging from dark fantasy to high fantasy, magical realism, and even some paranormal, Coven included riveting, thought-provoking stories that will appeal to a wide range of fantasy fans!
- GenresFantasy
272 pages, Paperback
First published September 17, 2015
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About the author
Andi O'Connor
11 books154 followersAndi O'Connor is the award-winning author of The Dragonath Chronicles, The Vaelinel Trilogy, and The Legacy of Ilvania. The Speaker is the 2018 Independent Press Award Winner for Fantasy and a Finalist in the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. Andi’s novel, Awakening, is a 2018 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite for Fantasy. Her critically acclaimed novel, Silevethiel, is the 2015 Best Indie Book Award winner for Science Fiction/Fantasy and the 2015 New Apple Official Selection for Young Adult. Silevethiel was also named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2013.
You can frequently find Andi as an exhibitor and guest panelist at Comic Cons throughout the country including the Rhode Island Comic Con, Awesome Con, Philcon, Conclave, WizardWorld, and Chessiecon. You can connect with Andi on Facebook at facebook.com/oconnor.andi, Twitter at twitter.com/OConnorAndi, and Instagram at Instagram.com/andi_oconnor. For more information, visit Andi’s website at andioconnor.net
You can frequently find Andi as an exhibitor and guest panelist at Comic Cons throughout the country including the Rhode Island Comic Con, Awesome Con, Philcon, Conclave, WizardWorld, and Chessiecon. You can connect with Andi on Facebook at facebook.com/oconnor.andi, Twitter at twitter.com/OConnorAndi, and Instagram at Instagram.com/andi_oconnor. For more information, visit Andi’s website at andioconnor.net
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August 24, 2017
In fairness, I will refrain from commenting on my own story in this collection.
My favorite is probably “That Was Falling” by A. E. Decker, which focuses on a boy in a training camp. He is about to be sold to a wealthy noble to work as a mindless bodyguard, and is desperate to keep that from happening. His situation is complicated when another of the students extends something more than friendship. I thought the story was really rich with emotion and it had a complete arc to it, which is hard to find in short pieces.
I thought the world building in "Atop the Scarlet Sky," by Eric Del Carlo was absolutely brilliant. I would gladly read a full-length novel set in this world.
"Death Strikes Twice" by Brian Koscienski and Chris Pisano probably had my favorite ending in the anthology. Fantasy stories can sometimes be predictable, so I greatly appreciate any story that can really surprise me.
Some of the stories felt a bit more like prequels to novels than standalone pieces, but I was okay with that. It was really nice to be able to dip my toes into so many rich and varied worlds without the emotional commitment of a full book.
My favorite is probably “That Was Falling” by A. E. Decker, which focuses on a boy in a training camp. He is about to be sold to a wealthy noble to work as a mindless bodyguard, and is desperate to keep that from happening. His situation is complicated when another of the students extends something more than friendship. I thought the story was really rich with emotion and it had a complete arc to it, which is hard to find in short pieces.
I thought the world building in "Atop the Scarlet Sky," by Eric Del Carlo was absolutely brilliant. I would gladly read a full-length novel set in this world.
"Death Strikes Twice" by Brian Koscienski and Chris Pisano probably had my favorite ending in the anthology. Fantasy stories can sometimes be predictable, so I greatly appreciate any story that can really surprise me.
Some of the stories felt a bit more like prequels to novels than standalone pieces, but I was okay with that. It was really nice to be able to dip my toes into so many rich and varied worlds without the emotional commitment of a full book.
October 24, 2016
I picked up this anthology after seeing it was edited by Andi O'Connor. What a pleasant surprise it was to find she also wrote a story as did two.dear friends of mine. So this book has double specialness for me.
All the stories included are incredibly well written and make you want more from each story. It is a great anthology that introduces readers to fantastic authors like Shenoa Carroll-Bradd and Benjamin Sperduto. it includes a little introduction to the authors before their stories that help readers get to know the author.
I absolutely loved "Across Silence and Darkness" where in order to have a magical gift one must sacrifice something. dr. derryl can turn dying people into animals. His world is shaken when a dying woman asks for him specifically.
All the stories included are incredibly well written and make you want more from each story. It is a great anthology that introduces readers to fantastic authors like Shenoa Carroll-Bradd and Benjamin Sperduto. it includes a little introduction to the authors before their stories that help readers get to know the author.
I absolutely loved "Across Silence and Darkness" where in order to have a magical gift one must sacrifice something. dr. derryl can turn dying people into animals. His world is shaken when a dying woman asks for him specifically.
November 11, 2015
Fast paced, although silly at times.
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