by Sarah Noffke
The readers have been a huge part of crafting this series. I’ve loved getting the suggestions and have felt challenged by them as well. Lisa Frett keeps me well supplied with great ideas and she’s behind Morris the ghost. I wasn’t sure how to work that in to the story and it kind of took care of itself. Cap is a direct result of trying to torture James Caplan. That man thinks this is the last time he gets stuck in a book, but he’s wrong! And a fond thank you to Micky Cocker for all the help and thoughtful support. Not only do I count on her to supply me with names not used in any other TKG book, but her encouragement is wonderful. I named Oak’s dragon after her before I even knew the significance it would go on to have. I love when I don’t see something coming.
As with all series that I’ve ended, I always feel a little loss. It’s as though my best friends have been sent to an island where I’ll never be able to talk to them again. Yes, they could still be in my head, but I’ve found that once their story is done that they more or less move on. It’s with a heavy heart that I say bon voyage to Azure and the gang. Thanks for reading and for all the encouragement. I hope to keep writing books that take you away from reality and to some place full of magic.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Check out Sarah Noffke’s Fantasy Series:
Vagabond Circus
A circus that is spellbinding, mesmerizing and deadly.
When a stranger joins the cast of Vagabond Circus--a circus that is run by Dream Travelers and features real magic--mysterious events start happening. The once orderly grounds of the circus become riddled with hidden threats. And the ringmaster realizes not only are his circus and its magic at risk, but also his very life.
Vagabond Circus caters to the skeptics. Without skeptics, it would close its doors. This is because Vagabond Circus runs for two reasons and only two reasons: first and foremost to provide the lost and lonely Dream Travelers a place to be illustrious. And secondly, to show the nonbelievers that there's still magic in the world. If they believe, then they care, and if they care, then they don't destroy. They stop the small abuse that day-by-day breaks down humanity's spirit. If Vagabond Circus makes one skeptic believe in magic, then they halt the cycle, just a little bit. They allow a little more love into this world. That's Dr. Dave Raydon's mission. And that's why this ringmaster recruits. That's why he directs. That's why he puts on a show that makes people question their beliefs. He wants the world to believe in magic once again.
Acknowledgements
Sarah Noffke
Thank you to Michael Anderle for giving me this chance. I’m still waiting for the roller coaster you threw me on to slow down.
Thank you to Martha Carr for your amazing support. I love sharing the ideas that have come out of our collaborations. You are a creative soul.
Thank you to the awesome authors who pushed me to do this. Jeff and Sarah I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for you.
Thank you to Lynne, Steve, Andrew and Jeff for all the work on the books, covers and championing so much of the publishing.
Thank you to my beta team Colleen and Heidi. You two keep me sane… or maybe it’s the other way around.
Thank you to my amazing readers. I asked myself a question the other day and it had a strange answer. I asked if I would still write if trapped on a desert island and no one would ever read the books. The answer was yes, but the feeling connected to it was different. It wouldn’t be as much fun to write if there wasn’t awesome readers to share it with. Thank you.
Thank you to my friends and family for all the support and love.
Author Notes - Martha Carr
Written April 24, 2018
Change is hanging in the air. This is the end of a series, which is always a little bittersweet. All that momentum and storytelling built to this moment. When we started the world of Oriceran was still unfolding and we were figuring out names of places and how the world worked. Now, we’re here at the end of the beginning…
Oriceran is breaking out into something different – Leira has moved on and taken Correk with her (and YTT!) into Rewriting Justice that starts next month in May 2018. Leira’s story will unfold just how bounty hunting became a thing on Earth as magic returned. Look out world…
Then there’s The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone set 20 years in the future by Michael Anderle. Already out there kicking ass. A character from his series, Shay Carson already has her own series starting in May – I Fear No Evil along with the character of Allison, who has her own YA series starting in May – The School of Necessary Magic – both of those by Michael and myself.
And even better news… Sarah Noffke will be back with a new Oriceran series tied in with our new direction! Oriceran just keeps growing and getting more interesting – and we’re not even done yet.
Then there’s the personal side. I’m selling the first house I ever owned and buying another one. The new one is only about 30 miles south but it’s far enough that it feels like two different worlds. All of this is possible because of how much all of you embraced Leira and Yumfuck Tiberius Troll and you’ve all played a part in helping me fulfill a lot of old dreams.
I’ve also gotten out there and met some fans this spring and look forward to doing more of that (Vegas baby!) and at some point I’m hitting the road to get to meet more of you. What a cool life is unfolding… It’s all a journey and I’m grateful to be on it with all of you. More adventures to follow.
Publisher Notes - Michael Anderle
April 22nd, 2018
First, THANK YOU for reading this story, and our author and publisher notes at the end!
Sarah Noffke is a jewel; a lady whom I’ve come to appreciate and respect in her dedication to moving her family forward, her stories coming out and learning what life is all about.
If you love Sarah’s writing, check out her books at: http://www.sarahnoffke.com where you can get a free book for signing up to her email.
She has multiple series (and Sarah’s poured her heart into all of them.) These series include:
VEGABOND CIRCUS: Dr. David Raydon, the Ringmaster, gave up his psychology practice to create Vagabond Circus. He searches for precious Dream Traveler children in orphanages and on the streets, where some live unwanted and forgotten. Vagabond Circus exists to provide the lost and lonely Dream Travelers a place to be illustrious, but it also shows the nonbelievers that there is still magic in the world. If they believe, then they care, and if they care, then they don’t destroy.
THE REVERIANS: The longer we confine ourselves to a place, the more it imprisons us.
All is not what it appears in the seemingly perfect community of Austin Valley.
A long-kept lie begins to unravel as an unsuspecting teenager named Em Fuller learns the sinister truth that lies beneath her town's perfect façade.
THE LUCIDITES: In a world where dreams are real, nightmares reign.
Around the world humans are hallucinating after sleepless nights.
In a sterile underground institute, the forecasters keep reporting the same events.
And in the backwoods of Texas, a sixteen-year-old girl is about to be caught up in a fierce ethereal battle.
"A Self-Published Young Adult Novel That Needs To Be On Your Radar." - Bustle
OLENTO RESEARCH: Olento Research wants its experiments back. Its CEO, Mika Lenna, will tear every city apart until his werewolves are once again imprisoned. He didn't undertake a huge risk just to lose his would-be assassins.
And OF COURSE…
GHOST SQUADRON: After ten years of wandering the outer rim of the galaxy, Eddie Teach is a man without a purpose. He was one of the toughest pilots in the Federation, but now he’s just a regular guy, getting into bar fights and making a difference wherever he can. It’s not the same as flying a ship and saving colonies, but it’ll have to do. That is, until General Lance Reynolds tracks Eddie down and offers him a job. There are bad people out there, plotting terrible things, killing innocent people, and destroying entire colonies.<
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Someone has to stop them!
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About Sarah Noffke
Sarah Noffke, an Amazon Best Seller, writes YA and NA sci-fi fantasy, paranormal and urban fantasy. She is the author of the Lucidites, Reverians, Ren, Vagabond Circus, Olento Research and Soul Stone Mage series. Noffke holds a Masters of Management and teaches college business courses. Most of her students have no idea that she toils away her hours crafting fictional characters. Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Kindle. Currently, she has eighteen novels published. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. http://www.sarahnoffke.com
Check out other work by this author here.
The Lucidites Series:
Awoken, #1:
Around the world humans are hallucinating after sleepless nights.
In a sterile, underground institute the forecasters keep reporting the same events.
And in the backwoods of Texas, a sixteen-year-old girl is about to be caught up in a fierce, ethereal battle.
Meet Roya Stark. She drowns every night in her dreams, spends her hours reading classic literature to avoid her family’s ridicule, and is prone to premonitions—which are becoming more frequent. And now her dreams are filled with strangers offering to reveal what she has always wanted to know: Who is she? That’s the question that haunts her, and she’s about to find out. But will Roya live to regret learning the truth?
Stunned, #2
Revived, #3
The Reverians Series:
Defects, #1:
In the happy, clean community of Austin Valley, everything appears to be perfect. Seventeen-year-old Em Fuller, however, fears something is askew. Em is one of the new generation of Dream Travelers. For some reason, the gods have not seen fit to gift all of them with their expected special abilities. Em is a Defect—one of the unfortunate Dream Travelers not gifted with a psychic power. Desperate to do whatever it takes to earn her gift, she endures painful daily injections along with commands from her overbearing, loveless father. One of the few bright spots in her life is the return of a friend she had thought dead—but with his return comes the knowledge of a shocking, unforgivable truth. The society Em thought was protecting her has actually been betraying her, but she has no idea how to break away from its authority without hurting everyone she loves.
Rebels, #2
Warriors, #3
Vagabond Circus Series:
Suspended, #1:
When a stranger joins the cast of Vagabond Circus—a circus that is run by Dream Travelers and features real magic—mysterious events start happening. The once orderly grounds of the circus become riddled with hidden threats. And the ringmaster realizes not only are his circus and its magic at risk, but also his very life.
Vagabond Circus caters to the skeptics. Without skeptics, it would close its doors. This is because Vagabond Circus runs for two reasons and only two reasons: first and foremost to provide the lost and lonely Dream Travelers a place to be illustrious. And secondly, to show the nonbelievers that there’s still magic in the world. If they believe, then they care, and if they care, then they don’t destroy. They stop the small abuse that day-by-day breaks down humanity’s spirit. If Vagabond Circus makes one skeptic believe in magic, then they halt the cycle, just a little bit. They allow a little more love into this world. That’s Dr. Dave Raydon’s mission. And that’s why this ringmaster recruits. That’s why he directs. That’s why he puts on a show that makes people question their beliefs. He wants the world to believe in magic once again.
Paralyzed, #2
Released, #3
Ren Series:
Ren: The Man Behind the Monster, #1:
Born with the power to control minds, hypnotize others, and read thoughts, Ren Lewis, is certain of one thing: God made a mistake. No one should be born with so much power. A monster awoke in him the same year he received his gifts. At ten years old. A prepubescent boy with the ability to control others might merely abuse his powers, but Ren allowed it to corrupt him. And since he can have and do anything he wants, Ren should be happy. However, his journey teaches him that harboring so much power doesn’t bring happiness, it steals it. Once this realization sets in, Ren makes up his mind to do the one thing that can bring his tortured soul some peace. He must kill the monster.
*Note* This book is NA and has strong language, violence and sexual references.
Ren: God’s Little Monster, #2
Ren: The Monster Inside the Monster, #3
Ren: The Monster’s Adventure, #3.5
Ren: The Monster’s Death
Olento Research Series:
Alpha Wolf, #1:
Twelve men went missing.
Six months later they awake from drug-induced stupors to find themselves locked in a lab.
And on the night of a new moon, eleven of those men, possessed by new—and inhuman—powers, break out of their prison and race through the streets of Los Angeles until they disappear one by one into the night.
Olento Research wants its experiments back. Its CEO, Mika Lenna, will tear every city apart until he has his werewolves imprisoned once again. He didn’t undertake a huge risk just to lose his would-be assassins.
However, the Lucidite Institute’s main mission is to save the world from injustices. Now, it’s Adelaide’s job to find these mutated men and protect them and society, and fast. Already around the nation, wolflike men are being spotted. Attacks on innocent women are happening. And then, Adelaide realizes what her next step must be: She has to find the alpha wolf first. Only once she’s located him can she stop whoever is behind this experiment to create wild beasts out of human beings.
Lone Wolf, #2
Rabid Wolf, #3
Bad Wolf, #4
Books by Martha Carr
The Revelations of Oriceran
The Leira Chronicles
* with Michael Anderle *
Waking Magic (1) - Release of Magic (2) - Protection of Magic (3) - Rule of Magic (4) - Dealing in Magic (5) - Theft of Magic (6) - Enemies of Magic (7) - Guardians of Magic (8)
The Kacy Chronicles
* with A.L. Knorr *
Descendant (1) - Ascendant (2) - Combatant (3) - Transcendent (4)
The Soul Stone Mage Series
* with Sarah Noffke *
House of Enchanted (1) - The Dark Forest (2) - Mountain of Truth (3) - Land of Terran (4) - New Egypt (5) - Lancothy (6) - Virgo (7)
The Midwest Magic Chronicles
* with Flint Maxwell *
The Midwest Witch (1) - The Midwest Wanderer (2) - The Midwest Whisperer (3) - The Midw
est War (4)
The Fairhaven Chronicles
* with S.M. Boyce *
Glow (1) - Shimmer (2) - Ember (3) - Nightfall (4)
Other Books by Michael Anderle
For a complete list of Michael’s Kurtherian Gambit Universe books please click this link.
Kurtherian Gambit Series Titles Include:
FIRST ARC
Death Becomes Her (01) - Queen Bitch (02) - Love Lost (03) - Bite This (04) - Never Forsaken (05) - Under My Heel (06) - Kneel Or Die (07)
SECOND ARC
We Will Build (08) - It’s Hell To Choose (09) - Release The Dogs of War (10) - Sued For Peace (11) - We Have Contact (12) - My Ride is a Bitch (13) - Don’t Cross This Line (14)
THIRD ARC
Never Submit (15) - Never Surrender (16) - Forever Defend (17) - Might Makes Right (18) - Ahead Full (19) - Capture Death (20) - Life Goes On (21)