Sails and Sorcery Press Release
Sails and Sorcery, which contains my short story "The Islands of Hope" and 27 other great stories is available for order. You can have the book shipped straight to you.
Sails and Sorcery: Tales of Nautical Fantasy

Exclusive book excerpts from Elaine Cunningham, Jon Sprunk, Paul S. Kemp, Jeff Houser, and William Ledbetter are available. Just click on Table of Contents to find these stories listed with blue links. Also, take a sneak peek at the wonderful art by Julie Dillon while you're there.


"A grand collection for lovers of mariners and magic. There's something to delight everyone."--Jo Beverly, bestselling author of Lady Beware.

"Filled with tales of magic, swashbuckling, and more than a dash of danger, it is a feast for discerning readers."--Jean Rabe, author of The Finest Trilogy from Tor, co-editor of Pirates of the Blue Kingdoms from Popcorn Press

"If you’re looking for treasure, look no further. Within these pages you’ll find a literal fortune of stories packed full of adventure and magic. But watch out for pirates. They’re cruising these waters, seeking to capture your imagination and hold you for ransom. So pack your map, hire a good stout ship, and prepare to launch on a whirlwind voyage like no other."—Maria V. Snyder, author of Poison Study and Magic Study

"What could be better than stories about pirates? A new collection that has pirates and witches and monsters and ghosts and everything else you can throw into a great fantasy anthology. There’s even a shaggy dog lurking in here! Sails & Sorcery brings exciting voices to fantasy, like a freshening breeze lifting the sails of a genre always on the lookout for something new and different over the horizon."—Darlene Marshall, author of Captain Sinister’s Lady and Pirate’s Price