Temporary Tales of Magic and Hope

Within this collection of new and previously published short stories are tales of magic and transformation. Stories of complex characters facing challenges that are bigger than themselves.

A frustrated necromancer who struggles to put her grandfather back to rest. A couple seeking help when magic causes dementia. Siblings who must understand and forgive each other in order to survive. A man searching for someone worthy to inherit his ability to inspire others. Dragons who dislike doing dragonly things. A stepfather whose struggles at raising a teenager seem small compared with the prospect of losing him. Someone battling their inner demons that searches for strength in the darkest of places. And A lieutenant grappling with their identity while fighting to save what matters most.

Woven throughout each story are threads of resilience, magic, and hope that will draw you away to strange lands and have you, hopefully, believing in a brighter tomorrow.

N.V. Haskell is an award-winning author of speculative fiction. When she manages to step away from her computer, she can be found at Comic Cons or Renaissance Fairs donned in her favorite costumes, reading multiple books at a time, running badly, travelling, or teaching yoga.

She lives somewhere between civilization and haunted creeks with her long-suffering spouse, rescue dog, and too many squirrels that she can't help but feed. She is open about her struggles with mental health and is a staunch advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ rights.

After many years working in healthcare, she remains stubbornly (or foolishly) optimistic. To find out more please visit her website https: //nvhaskell.com/and sign up for her newsletter.

Book 1 of The Broken Bonds of Magic Series will be available in February 2025 with Cursed Dragon Ship Publishing.https: //curseddragonship.com/