When Gods Collide!

I'm pleased and proud to announce a story in the Southern Indiana Writers Group's just-published anthology, APOLLO AND ATHENA WALK INTO A BAR: (ART MEETS SCIENCE).

My story is "2619: Prayer", a science fiction story about loss and hope. Samples of some of the stories (including mine) can be found on the Southern Indiana Writers Group website.

The book is available in print and for Kindle through Amazon, or by order through your friendly neighborhood bookstore with the ISBN #1942166621.

Marian Allen, Author Lady

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THE WOLVES OF PORT NOVO #NewRelease #Fantasy

I'm delighted to announce the re-issue of my science fantasy novel, previously released as EEL'S REVERENCE, now called THE WOLVES OF PORT NOVO. The book has been long out of print, but not forgotten by fans. I've let it rest, I've run it through a critique group that gives no quarter, and I've made some necessary adjustments, have a stunning new cover, and a far less squiggly title.

Elderly priest of Holy Sweet Micah, Aunt Libby, leaves her parish in a huff and walks into danger. Not from the tough young mercreature who robs her, not from the pragmatic waterfront restaurateur who gives her the briefest possible shelter, but from fellow priests. 

"Reaver" priests, mercenary and cynical, have driven all true priests out of Port Novo and plan to expand their power as far as possible. One old woman isn't going to stand in their way. 

Or so they think.

Available through Amazon in print and for Kindle.

I'm doing Story A Day May again this year, writing and posting a story every day on my blog. Today's story is set in the world of Port Novo, and it's about Aunt Libby as a child.

Marian Allen, Author Lady
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New Publication: SWORD & SORCERESS 32

I'm pleased as punch to announce that Marion Zimmer Bradley's SWORD & SORCERESS 32 is now available for purchase. The reason I'm so pleased is that I have a story in it!

I'm even more pleased by the company I'm keeping:

Sword & Sorceress 32, edited by Elisabeth Waters, was published November 2, 2017 and is entirely suitable as a gift for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Twelfth Night, Winter Solstice, Yule, etc.

It is available in trade paperback, and for iBook, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook.

Contents:
Women's Work	Pauline J. Alama
Hostages of Honeycomb	Marian Allen
The Sound of the Moon	Robin Wayne Bailey
Finding Truth	Lorie Calkins
Wight Nights	Steve Chapman
Royal Daughters	Elaine Cunningham
Unexpected	Suzan Harden
Save a Prayer	Mercedes Lackey
Sky, Clouds, and Sonam	Catherine Mintz
Shaman's Quest	Kevin L. O'Brien
Authority Figures	Michael H. Payne
The Girl from Black Point Rock	Deborah J. Ross
Till the Cows Come Home	L.S. Patton
Deadly Questions	Jonathan Shipley
The Nature of Wraiths	Dave Smeds
Add a Cup of Terror	Michael Spence & Elisabeth Waters
A Librarian in Distress	Rose Strickman
Expiration Date	Julia H. West

Grab a copy for yourself! Makes a great gift, too! No, really.

Marian Allen, Author Lady
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