Marc Aplin's Blog, page 2

This was funny and heartwarming and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.

... grab your sharpest sword, polish your blackest armor, and let’s head into the shadows…

In short, Ain’t No Witch is a beautifully crafted collection that combines folklore, social history, and a touch of the supernatural. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy to explore fantasy outside the usual settings and tropes.

Because honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a bit of hidden magic peeking out between coffee shops, office jobs, and late night bus rides? Urban fantasy is where the ordinary meets the impossible, and that mix is half the fun.

Apparently it is #IndieAugust and I almost missed it... So let's hop onto the topic real quick (she says and spends a whole day doing nothing else...) and finally do a revamped version of my previously published list of favourite self published books!

It’s a fast-paced yet thoughtful adventure with solid character work, world-building that doesn’t get in its own way, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.

Solid story-telling, intriguing characters and plotline.

A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny, dark, and full of charm...

...a fast, dark, and surprisingly thoughtful read. It is a gritty urban fantasy with weight behind it...

A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on the Dust where nightmares stalk and no one goes. The world has never even noticed them. That’s about to change. Their stories spiral around each […]