Happy book birthday to sci-fi adventure epic Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, published this day in 2020.
Some would say you’re in your terrible twos, but I think you’re terrific.
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5 Great Books for your Fantasy Reader in 2021 – The Pixelvania Publishing Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Most fiction lovers enjoy a receiving new paperback around the holidays, but it can be tricky picking out the right book for your fantasy reader friend. Do you buy a popular title that your reader may already own? Or do you send a gift card and hope opening it doesn’t feel lackluster on the big day?
Here’s another option: consider buying a fantasy book written by an independent author like me, Danielle Williams! It’s fun discovering a new up-and-coming writer who hasn’t yet caught the wave of popularity–and it practically guarantees your fantasy reader won’t have a copy in their collection yet.
To help you shop, here’s 5 books from my catalog that would make a great holiday gift for your fantasy reader friend!
This list includes the the title’s paperback page count and assigned content rating from MyBookRatings.com
Midwinter Magic (91 paperback pages, rated All Ages)
Three interconnected fairy tales reimagine the origins of the Christmas elves, flying reindeer, and Santa Claus in this collection filled with timeless charm. Midwinter Magic is a terrific gift for fans of Jane Yolen or Ursula Vernon.
The Capramancer Next Door (175 paperback pages, rated Mild+, Also available in large print.)
A down-to-earth mage and her magical goats must protect their new neighbor when he crosses an angry fairy in this short novel. Grown fans of Harry Potter are sure to like The Capramancer Next Door for its magical yet grounded adventure that’s sprinkled with of humor and romance.
(And if your reader likes stickers, grab our cool Elvis the Goat sticker here on Redbubble!)
Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, part 1: Surface (246 paperback pages, rated Moderate)
In his darkest hour, an ambitious young scientist strikes a deal with the bizarre Queen of the faerie world. Little does he know her help comes at a cost even he cannot calculate.
Blending the sci-fi/fantasy flavors of Star Trek, GATTACA, and even The Fifth Element, this novel full of colorful characters and unique cultures spans five volumes and is the perfect match for the Brandon Sanderson or Dune fan in your life.
Friends with a voracious reader? Grab ’em The Complete Edition ebook instead–it’ll last ’em a while, believe me!
A Gingersnap Cat Christmas (199 paperback pages, rated All Ages)
For Christian kids and kids-at-heart. If you ever wondered what HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN would’ve been like with feline stars, you’ll love A Gingersnap Cat Christmas. This full-length novel is available in two formats: eBook AND paperback–because everyone loves to unwrap a book.
This book is a great gift for:
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- cat lovers (of course)
- fans of feel-good Christmas specials (like yours truly)
- Christians (especially ones who want to see their faith positively portrayed)
- voracious young readers (the paperback’s 200 pages!)
- time-strapped families (25 chapters means you can read one a day until Christmas)
- dog lovers (yup, couldn’t leave out the talking dogs!)
- readers who enjoyed The Purrfect Christmas (you’ll see why in chapter nine 😉
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The Witching License (Large Print Edition) (135 large print paperback pages, rated Mild+. Also available in standard print.)
A dying woman uses her last night on earth—and newfound magical powers—to right the most important wrongs in her life. By turns sassy and touching, The Witching License is a quicker read that your seasoned fantasy reader can enjoy in large print format.
Pixelvania Publishing’s large print books are designed according to specifications recommended by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, which gives these books a radically different look than my other paperbacks, so be sure to use the “Look Inside” feature on Amazon to make sure it’s what your reader will want!
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BONUS! Need a last-minute digital stocking stuffer? The Purrfect Christmas is a great choice! (digital only, rated All Ages)
A widow’s cat teams up with neighbors to save Christmas in this cute, Christian short story about helping others. Terrific for families who want something shorter to read together. With 12 chapters, you can read one chapter a day for the twelve days of Christmas, then finish the epilogue on Boxing Day!
There you have it! My gift recommendations for fantasy readers this 2021 holiday season! Happy shopping!
Danielle
Intriguing science fantasy STEEL CITY, VEILED KINGDOM just released in paperback!
Woohoo! It’s been over a year since the ebook releases, but the paperback volumes of Steel City, Veiled Kingdom are finally available for your reading pleasure! Click the banner below to grab your copies.
Buttloads of thanks go to Colleen over at Ampersand Book Interiors, who made the pages look absolutely stunning! I couldn’t be happier with these paperbacks!
The Pixelvania Proclamation of Progress, February 2021 Edition
The Pixelvania Proclamation o’ Progress is a semiannual post detailing what’s going on around here, and what might show up in the future. It also includes reviews of shows, books, games, products, etc. you may also like. It’s only posted twice a year so as not to clog up your valuable, beautiful brain space.
Cute kitty photo at the end.
Recap/Cover Makeover
Here’s what’s been published since the last post:
Nothing! Whoa! But I do have one thing to show off: thanks to artist Christian Bunyan, THE BUREAUCRAT’s got a new cover that ups the creep factor by ten! Here’s the before and after, in case you missed it:
The Pixelvania Proclamation o’ Progress, February 2020
The State of the Pixelvania Pixelvania Proclamation o’ Progress is a semiannual post detailing what’s going on around here, and what might show up in the future. It’s only posted twice a year so as not to clog up your valuable, beautiful brain space.
The Recap
Since the last post, I’m happy to announce the publishing of:
- The Witching License, in ebook, paperback, and large print formats
- Debuts and Dragons, in ebook, paperback, and large print formats
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom(!!), in ebook format
(As you know, that last one’s been a long, long time coming!)
Additionally, I upgraded Pixelvania Publishing’s site theme and tinkered with the organization some. Hopefully, it’s easier to find any story to match the mood you’re in. If there’s an organizational category you’d like to see added, please drop me a line.
Currently in Production
Steel City, Veiled Kingdom (SCVK) – Print Books
Funny story—up ‘til December 2019, both me and my lovely print formatter, Colleen, thought we’d be publishing this behemoth as a one-volume paperback. One book. But after she received the final manuscript, she realized this CHONK of a novel was too big for Amazon’s Print-on-Demand to handle. She notified me of the hiccup and advised me to do the paperback in five separate chunks, to go with the five different sections of the story.
I agreed.
I spent all of December scrambling to get 6 ebooks—each of which needed slightly different cover designs to differentiate between parts—out by January 11th.
But none of the ebook OR print work could go forward until I created five new book descriptions, one for each of the now-separate parts. Keep in mind the original book description (currently in use for the Complete Edition) took me over a year to develop. Read More …
Cinematic science fantasy STEEL CITY, VEILED KINGDOM finally out!
Bright minds hide the darkest secrets.
Jerimin Icarii’s life is in shambles. Once an ambitious young scientist, years of hardship on the streets of his homeworld have transformed him into a desperate man, willing to do anything to get his life back.
In his darkest hour, he strikes a deal with the bizarre Queen of the faerie world. Now her supernatural powers help him keep up appearances while he claws his way back into society. The longer he keeps up the charade, the closer he gets to respect, wealth, and glory. But one slipup will get him killed.
And that’s not even the dangerous part. Because the cost of the Queen’s aid is obedience to her every whim. And Jerimin never knows what she’ll make him do next…
Steel City, Veiled Kingdom is a science fantasy overflowing with intrigue, adventure, and colorful characters you’ll love (and a few you’ll love to hate). It’s the perfect story for any sci-fi/fantasy lover looking for an immersive, inventive read.
Read an excerpt here at Pixelvania Publishing.
Steel City, Veiled Kingdom: The Complete Edition presents the entire story as it was originally envisioned–as a single, complete, epic-length novel. The Complete Edition is only available in digital format at this time. However, all 5 parts of the story are offered as individual volumes in ebook, with stunning paperbacks to release by February. Dig it:
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom: The Complete Edition
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, Part 1: Surface
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, Part 2: Going Underground
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, Part 3: Buried
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, Part 4: Forces of Attraction
- Steel City, Veiled Kingdom, Part 5: Children of Change
I’ve had this story in my life for a looooooooooooooooooooooooong old time, so I’m really excited to share this one with the world!