Stefon Mears

Five tales of exciting space adventure Hard-pressed heroes facing long odds. Exotic aliens -- some of them desperate allies, others sinister foes. And more, much more. Turn the pages and join these adventures "The Final Survey of Andrei Kreutzmann" -- A retired scout forced out of retirement to save a fleet"My Dead Father's Signal" -- A strange signal, picked up around Pluto, hides a deadly secret"The Incident on Gamma Seven" -- The last mission of a deadly operative"Only Sheepdog on the Moon" -- A lone bartender stands between aliens and invasion"Black Phantom, Gray Op" -- A special operative faces sins of his past Dangerous Space, a thrilling collection of science fiction short stories. Come fly from Earth to the farthest reaches of the galaxy and back From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series, the space opera classic Stealing from Pirates.

Missing, presumed dead... With those three words, the government proclaimed the death of Charles Warren. The end of an irrepressible adventurer. Namesake and huge influence to his beloved nephew, Charlie. Only nineteen years old, Charlie finds himself inheriting a house, great wealth, and a lot of questions. Why did Uncle Charles develop his own cipher? What fills those strange boxes in the garage? What secrets lie under his hidden staircase? To find his answers, Charlie must learn to peer between the cracks of reality. Between the Cracks, a twisted short novel of contemporary fantasy full of magic, wonder and mystery. Fans of the paranormal, cyptozoology, and other strangeness, don't miss this one From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

A dozen wild tales of wizards Some light and rollicking, some tense and thrilling, some twisted and mysterious. But all of them set in fantastical worlds filled with magic and wonder. Turn the pages and follow where only wizards dare to tread. Inside you'll find... "When Floating Castles Don't" -- Hundreds of lives hang on one wizard's skill..." Not a Magic Thief" -- An itinerant wizard caught in a political firestorm." Not That Kind of Wizard" -- A kindly old man, full of terrible power..." Wandslinger" -- In a lawless, lordless land, a rider solves problems with a stick of holly. ...and much, much more Spell Slingers, a roller coaster ride collection of fantasy short stories. You may never look at magic the same way again From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series, the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

Volner, a happy student nearing the end of college. Tonight he dreams a medieval battle scene. Arrows flying. Cascading clashes of steel. Screams of men and horses. The smell of mud and blood and worse. A golden knight atop a giant golden unicorn. The knight raises a great ridged mace. Charges... Volner awakens, safe and sound. But soon both power and death come hunting for him. Along with a birthright beyond his wildest dreams. Prince of a Thousand Worlds, a rollicking fantasy adventure full of thrills and excitement, magic and spaceships, intrigues and battles and more. All set across a background of countless fascinating worlds. Fans of the Chronicles of Amber, don't miss this one From Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series, the Rise of Magic series, and the Spells for Hire series.

Ten thrilling tales of desperate characters traveling and twisting time, stalling it, shifting it, and even shredding it. Will any timelines survive? Inside you'll find... "The Face of Trouble" -- body-hopping time travelers battle for the future"The Side-Effect Staircase" -- a man climbs a phantom staircase out of his world"Paradox. Lost." -- a scientist unstuck in time struggles to return home"If You Kill Hitler..." -- a retired soldier travels time to right a damnable wrong"No Shortcuts to Fame" -- a rock singer awakens to find a second him, standing beside his bed ...and much, much more Twisted Timelines, a wild ride collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories. You may never look at time travel the same way again From Stefon Mears, author of The Telepath Trilogy, the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Develop the skills and habits of professional writers Would you like to write a novel in 30 days? Stefon Mears asked himself that question back in 2007, and created a training program to turn his dream into a reality. Today he writes several novels a year, dozens of short stories, and more. In this book, he shares with you the system that started him on the road from "aspiring novelist" to "professional novelist." Within these pages, Stefon coversThe tools you'll needHow to prepareIdeas, and how to generate themHow to develop the habit of writingWhat to do if you get stuckHow to write that novel in thirty daysWhat to do with that novel when you're finishedAnd much, much more Back in 2007, Stefon finished that 30-day novel in twenty-two days, and has gone on to write another two dozen, with more coming every day. How many will you write?

The world didn't end, so I had to open the bar... In Portland, Oregon, a city known for weirdness, the weirdest of the weird drink at Zoth. Where occult symbols and horror movie posters cover the walls. Where patrons play at occultism. Where live-action roleplayers meet twice a week. Where the "gruesome foursome" meet for lunch on Wednesdays. Four men who might actually wield dark powers because they worship dark gods. Where today the bar's owner, Clark Phillips, learns the horrible truth. Sects and the City, a twisted novel of dark urban fantasy, featuring a hidden world of occult forces underlying our daily life. Fans of pulp horror, secret societies, conspiracies, and the Cthulhu Mythos will love this book From Stefon Mears, author of The House on Cedar Street, Devil's Night, and the Edge of Humanity series.

A dozen page-turners, adventurous and exciting... Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection of those stories you'll find tales like these... "The Night of Absinthe and Regret" -- a man testing time travel tries to save his relationship "The Forgotten Rebel" -- a look at the magic behind a famous Scottish victory over the English "Young Monster Hunters in Love" -- a young couple struggle when a vampire moves in down the street "The Trials of Rebirth" -- a mythic tale of modern Norse witchcraft All these and eight more, and all from the wild imagination of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those page-turners, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 5 includes the stories from January-June 2019.

Longhairs and Short Tales, an irresistible collection of short stories featuring cats. Mythical cats and magical cats. Larcenous cats and inspiring cats. Sweet cats and wisecracking cats. Some talk, some keep their own counsel, and some might even work with aliens. All of them from the wild imagination of Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series. Within these pages you will find: The Coffee Curse - An urgent plea disrupts one man's whole world. Feline Generosity - Some cats bring their people more than dead birds... The Language of Cats - A cross-country drive with a cat takes a bizarre turn. Long Way from Home - A brokenhearted man finds an epically lost cat. The Broken Rule - An innocent man flees wrongful pursuit into the border between worlds. I Bleed Music - A singer finds inspiration in the least likely place. Night of the Hogtied Alien - A man seeks the truth behind his cat's strange behavior. The Herald's Tale - A modern retelling of the old English folktale "The King of Cats." Ask the Cats - Roommates squabble while the cats adjudicate. The Secret of Catnip - A newly deceased cat will do anything to say goodbye to his loved one.

Hello my Earthling Hello my starling Hello my space-time alien gal A baker's dozen of tales about creatures from outer space who may or may not have boldly gone where they really shouldn't have. Tales of aliens who test the creatures of Earth...tales of Earthlings who test the creatures from other planets...aliens who attack...aliens who defend...and aliens who are a little too close for comfort. Prepare to discover realms at the furthest edges of human imagination. From the depths of outer space... To the depths of the sea... To Portland...and beyond Featuring stories by: Travis Heermann - Rebecca Hodgkins - Charles Eugene Anderson & Jim LeMay - Meyari McFarland - Jason Dias - Debbie Mumford - Ron Collins - Shannon Lawrence - Jamie Ferguson - Stefon Mears - Thea Hutcheson - Robert Jeschonek - DeAnna KnipplingAMAZING MONSTER TALESAmazing Monster Tales is a series of monster anthologies full of fast-paced action-adventure stories. Whether you love monsters or fear them, they are the coolest This series features a mix of classic monsters and monsters that you've never seen before NEXT ISSUELook for INTO THE BRINY DEEP...and watch out for the sea monsters

Conjure man Heath Cyr surveilles a busy street in Portland, Oregon. He interprets the warnings he hears as birds sing, insects buzz, and traffic bustles. Across the street, a sports bar. A strange choice. Why would local wizards call him here to meet? So far away from the eyes of the magical community? Heath readies spells. Prepares, in case of attack. But an even scarier force comes to town today -- Heath's grandmother. Dragon's Blood, an exciting urban fantasy novel full of magic, battles, dragons, and the blessing and curse of family. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss out on Heath Cyr The fourth Spells for Hire book, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

Deep in the heart of a cursed land... Northwest of the town of Drien lies a place avoided by orc, elf and human alike. A stretch of forgotten land, twisted by necromancy. Where grasses, plants, animals ... even the very air proves hostile to life. Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, half naked and running through the midnight streets of Drien. Hounded by armed warriors for reasons unknown. Ahead of Cavan and his friends, a spectral ambush, an angry demigod, a ruthless elvish assassin, and something even worse. But first Cavan must survive the night... Spell of Undeath, the third Cavan Oltblood novel. A rollicking fantasy adventure full of thrills and excitement, deadly battles and chilling magic. All set in a vivid, enchanting world you won't want to leave. From Stefon Mears, author of Twice Against the Dragon, With a Broken Sword, and the Spells for Hire series.

A dozen exciting tales, from the funny to the wondrous to the thrilling... Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection of those stories you'll find a ex-priest righting wrongs no one else can or will. A failed wizard battling for life and self-respect. A battle between dream sorcerers. Ghosts in ancient houses, and trapped in computer networks, and strange signals from the dead. All these and more, and all from the creative mind of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those page-turners, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 4 includes the stories from July-December 2018.

Portland, Oregon. A city named for its portals, not its ports. Portals to other cities, other countries, other worlds... Scott, a man new to Portland. Playing basketball at a park near the river, when he hears a cry for help. Answering that cry will turn Scott's world upside down... Forever. Portal-Land, Oregon, a fun, exciting novel of contemporary fantasy, full of magic and wonder. From Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series and the Rise of Magic series.

Heath Cyr, conjure man. A top talent among those who sell spells in that magical melting pot -- Portland, Oregon. Heath, up too early to meet a client. Up far too early to deal with rival conjure man DeAndre McDaniels in a public place like Powell's City of Books. But DeAndre offers a truce, for the last reason Heath would ever expect. Spirit Trap, a page-turning, twisted urban fantasy novella full of magic and mystery. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss out on Heath Cyr The third Spells for Hire book, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

2027. Six decades after magic overthrew technology. Donal Cuthbert, master wizard in training. Survivor of duels, betrayals, corporate plots and worse. Now he faces his greatest challenge yet. The Fae Courts of Winter and Summer, united to name Donal their ambassador. He must represent both their interests at a meeting with powers from Earth, Luna, and Mars. Donal knows his "allies" hide their true agenda. But his opponents hide something even more dangerous. The Sphinx Principle, a thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue from high space to the realms of Faerie, with deals and betrayals, faeries and wizards, and space battles between magic-driven ships. The fifth novel in the Rise of Magic series from Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.