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Beyond Instinct: A Fantasy Anthology
Embark on the quest of motherhood in this first-of-a-kind anthology that blends the magic of Fantasy with the often-unsung role of Mother.
A kingdom's true heir is in hiding until her willful teenage daughter forces her to confront the fears of her past.
A wolf loses her family in tragic circumstances and finds love and healing by adopting an albino fawn.
A woman escapes her abusive husband and gains her magical abilities after giving birth for the first time.
A single mother defends her child from a dream-feeder during a terrifying night on the deadly forest floor.
A mother comes to accept her powers when invaders kidnap her young son.
Their stories are unique, but they have one thing in common: whether saving her child or saving the world, a mother's love is BEYOND INSTINCT.
A kingdom's true heir is in hiding until her willful teenage daughter forces her to confront the fears of her past.
A wolf loses her family in tragic circumstances and finds love and healing by adopting an albino fawn.
A woman escapes her abusive husband and gains her magical abilities after giving birth for the first time.
A single mother defends her child from a dream-feeder during a terrifying night on the deadly forest floor.
A mother comes to accept her powers when invaders kidnap her young son.
Their stories are unique, but they have one thing in common: whether saving her child or saving the world, a mother's love is BEYOND INSTINCT.
- GenresFantasy
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 14, 2018
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About the author
Bree Moore
34 books138 followersBree Moore lives in Iowa with her amazing husband and six children. When she's not busy homeschooling or folding laundry, she sneaks off to write more urban fantasy.
Bree has a passion for pregnancy and childbirth, which influences her female-led stories. She loves shopping for groceries like other women like shopping for shoes (no, seriously), movies that make her cry, and Celtic music. She likes both her chocolate and her novels dark.
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Bree has a passion for pregnancy and childbirth, which influences her female-led stories. She loves shopping for groceries like other women like shopping for shoes (no, seriously), movies that make her cry, and Celtic music. She likes both her chocolate and her novels dark.
Get THIEF OF LIES: A Shadowed Minds prequel for free when you sign up for her newsletter. Go to www.authorbreemoore.com and click on "Get a Free Book".
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December 12, 2018
Fantasy stories are usually about young men and women setting off on adventures. But this week I had the wonderful opportunity to read fantasy stories written about MOMS!
The protagonists of these stories are mothers who experience love, loss, and sacrifice as they bring children into the world, defend their little ones, and try to keep their families safe--the exact thing that women and mothers experience in our world without magic.
Moms constantly battle the struggles of raising children and combating evil that threatens families. Because of this, as a woman and a mother, I was able to relate to so many things as I read these stories. I was reminded of the love and joy that I find in being a mom--but also the fear and sorrow that can come from it as well. I was so impressed by the ability that these authors had to capture it all and in such unique ways. It, of course, comes from their own experiences as mothers.
To be more specific--I had the pleasure of reading an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Beyond Instinct which is a fantasy anthology (a collection of stories, if you aren't familiar) about MOMS! How fun is that?
These fantasy stories were very different from the traditional fantasy story because of their focus on moms (something I really don't think I've seen before) and I think that is why I enjoyed them so much!
There are five short stories. Some of them are debut stories so I think that is something you need to keep in mind as you read this book. But there is a wide range within these stories:
-A widowed mother spends the night in the forest with her child fighting against predators "in both the waking and dreaming worlds."
-A grieving mother wolf finds a way to heal by raising a fawn despite her instincts.
-"Myra is an earth-spirit, gifted with the magical ability to connect with animals. When her village is attacked, she escapes with her son only to discover that a powerful overlord will do anything to hunt her down."
-A mother tries to avoid her past while her daughter willfully runs towards it and the danger that it involves.
-A pregnant mother flees her abusive husband and discovers her mother's tribe among warrior women where she must learn their secrets and experience the joy and pain of entering motherhood.
If you are a mom and you're looking like a fantasy story that you can really relate to, this is definitely a book to check out! Let me know if you do decide to read it because I'm interested in hearing the thoughts of others!
The protagonists of these stories are mothers who experience love, loss, and sacrifice as they bring children into the world, defend their little ones, and try to keep their families safe--the exact thing that women and mothers experience in our world without magic.
Moms constantly battle the struggles of raising children and combating evil that threatens families. Because of this, as a woman and a mother, I was able to relate to so many things as I read these stories. I was reminded of the love and joy that I find in being a mom--but also the fear and sorrow that can come from it as well. I was so impressed by the ability that these authors had to capture it all and in such unique ways. It, of course, comes from their own experiences as mothers.
To be more specific--I had the pleasure of reading an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Beyond Instinct which is a fantasy anthology (a collection of stories, if you aren't familiar) about MOMS! How fun is that?
These fantasy stories were very different from the traditional fantasy story because of their focus on moms (something I really don't think I've seen before) and I think that is why I enjoyed them so much!
There are five short stories. Some of them are debut stories so I think that is something you need to keep in mind as you read this book. But there is a wide range within these stories:
-A widowed mother spends the night in the forest with her child fighting against predators "in both the waking and dreaming worlds."
-A grieving mother wolf finds a way to heal by raising a fawn despite her instincts.
-"Myra is an earth-spirit, gifted with the magical ability to connect with animals. When her village is attacked, she escapes with her son only to discover that a powerful overlord will do anything to hunt her down."
-A mother tries to avoid her past while her daughter willfully runs towards it and the danger that it involves.
-A pregnant mother flees her abusive husband and discovers her mother's tribe among warrior women where she must learn their secrets and experience the joy and pain of entering motherhood.
If you are a mom and you're looking like a fantasy story that you can really relate to, this is definitely a book to check out! Let me know if you do decide to read it because I'm interested in hearing the thoughts of others!
December 14, 2018
I really enjoyed the fresh perspective of these unique stories about mothers. Fantasy is my favorite genre, but I’ve never read anything quite like this. The stories focus on the experiences of different mothers (not all of them human) in different worlds, from the protective motherly instincts to the trials of birth itself. The first two stories and the last one were my favorites but each one is an enjoyable fantasy adventure and well worth reading through. Some of them leave you wanting more, but in a good way, as they have introduced you to a world and characters you want to read more about. And if it matters…I am a man, and I found these stories refreshing and engaging, covering an aspect of life that is usually neglected in fantasy writing. I hope to read more from these authors.
December 13, 2018
I really enjoyed this compilation of different stories featuring mothers as the protagonist. Each of the authors spun powerful tales of mothers protecting their children and doing hard things. Loved it!
May 23, 2019
There are several engaging stories in this book. However, as to be expected, my favorite was written by the author I'm most familiar with, Bree Moore. All of the stories explore motherhood and the deep maternal powers. The female authors bring a different mysticism to each story, but mysticism is as much of the theme as is motherhood.
A great travel companion or light vacation read.
A great travel companion or light vacation read.
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January 22, 2019
Loved this! What a great combination of heros and fantasy, combine with motherly love and dedication.
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