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04/06/2025

And if you're already curious about the future of The Blackthorn Tales...well, I just put up a post about that very topic over at theblackthorntales.com/2025/06/03/whats-to-come/ if you'd like to get a little glimpse!

04/06/2025

The "free copy of The Iron Order" extravaganza has officially come to an end...but you can still grab a copy! And you can grab a copy of The Summer Country while you're at it, too! Just head on over to https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Country-Blackthorn-Tales/dp/B0F9GWRLRD to find it...available in paperback and on Kindle!

In the aftermath of the battle against Lord Bedlam, Brannoch and his friends embark on a mission to learn more about the legendary Blackthorn. Their quest takes them from one end of the continent to the other as they journey to the Summer Country, once an idyllic paradise but now a blighted waste...

02/06/2025

Only one day left to grab your copy of The Iron Order on Kindle for free! Don't miss out...head over to https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Order-Blackthorn-Tales-Book-ebook/dp/B0D2GS5TS1 before it's too late!

On the edge of the Witchwood, in a nameless village, young Brannoch has grown up enthralled by tales of ancient wars between glorious heroes and brutal conquerors. Now, one of those conquerors has emerged from the shadows of the past, and Brannoch finds himself on the run, in fear for his life. ...

31/05/2025

It's on and crackin'! For a limited time, the first book in The Blackthorn Tales, The Iron Order, is free on Kindle! Head on over to https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Order-Blackthorn-Tales-Book-ebook/dp/B0D2GS5TS1 and snag a copy today! Or a second copy!

On the edge of the Witchwood, in a nameless village, young Brannoch has grown up enthralled by tales of ancient wars between glorious heroes and brutal conquerors. Now, one of those conquerors has emerged from the shadows of the past, and Brannoch finds himself on the run, in fear for his life. ...

27/05/2025

Just put up a big post detailing the process of creating the cover illustration for The Summer Country! https://theblackthorntales.com/2025/05/26/full-coverage/

27/05/2025

To celebrate the release of The Summer Country, and to make sure everyone's caught up, starting Friday, May 30, you can grab a copy of The Iron Order on Kindle FOR FREE! It's a limited time offer, so mark your calendars, and on Friday, head on over to Amazon!

On the edge of the Witchwood, in a nameless village, young Brannoch has grown up enthralled by tales of ancient wars between glorious heroes and brutal conquerors. Now, one of those conquerors has emerged from the shadows of the past, and Brannoch finds himself on the run, in fear for his life. ...

21/05/2025

Perhaps you'd like to check out the book trailer for The Summer Country? If so...here you go! And then go and grab your copy at https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Country-Blackthorn-Tales/dp/B0F9GWRLRD

21/05/2025

Surprise! The Summer Country just dropped without warning! Book Two of The Blackthorn Tales is out now, in paperback and on Kindle! Grab your copy today in whichever format you prefer!

In the aftermath of the battle against Lord Bedlam, Brannoch and his friends embark on a mission to learn more about the legendary Blackthorn. Their quest takes them from one end of the continent to the other as they journey to the Summer Country, once an idyllic paradise but now a blighted waste...

19/12/2024

Oh my goodness...even MORE music from the world of The Blackthorn Tales?! Yes, indeed. This is "Until We Meet Once More", a traditional folk ballad of The Known Lands.

Until We Meet Once More, a traditional folk ballad from the world of The Blackthorn Tales. Get a copy of Book 1: The Iron Order at https://www.amazon.com/Iro...

07/09/2024

What's this? More music from the world of The Blackthorn Tales? Why, yes. This time around, it's the traditional sea shanty, "Hand Over Hand, Lads!" It's got a bit of geography in it. If you want to brush up, you can always re-read the post about The Known Lands, over at theblackthorntales.com/2024/05/21/the-known-lands/ Otherwise...enjoy!

06/07/2024

Here and on YouTube...Bide With Me Awhile...a traditional folk ballad from the world of The Blackthorn Tales! This specific song does not appear, and is not referenced, in The Iron Order...but perhaps in an upcoming book? There IS a specific song referenced in The Iron Order...so don't be surprised if you also hear that one pretty soon!

https://youtu.be/2aku___43dM

27/06/2024

New post just went up over at theblackthorntales.com/2024/06/26/thornypegs all about the game of Thornypegs, a common tavern game in the world of The Blackthorn Tales, mentioned a couple times in The Iron Order. Check it out!