Excitement reigns in the second book of the weird western fantasy Tales of the Outlaw Mages series by author Amy Campbell, featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. The price of power is unforgiving, and for one mage, it's a debt paid in chains and despair. Blaise Hawthorne, a mage with a power that could break the earth, was imprisoned for using his magic to save those he loved. His only hope is an unlikely ally–a charming politician whose promises may be as treacherous as Blaise’s captors. Can Blaise risk trusting the man who offers him a future, or will betrayal shatter their fragile bond? Effigest is the pulse-pounding second entry in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, where the wild allure of the Old West collides with the magic of fantasy. This tale weaves together the threads of found family, LGBTQ+ representation, and the relentless quest for redemption, all set against a backdrop where every spell cast is a gamble of life and death. Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western
An outcast becomes a hero in this saga of wild magic and fierce loyalty on the untamed frontier. Dreamer Blaise Hawthorne, now settled in his chosen home, faces new challenges that threaten his dream of a peaceful life. As he confronts the lies of his past and seeks reconciliation with his mother, a band of magical desperadoes captures her. Joined by old friends, Blaise's journey across the frontier is fraught with danger and discovery. Meanwhile, Jefferson, his partner, grapples with his secret magic while navigating the treacherous political waters of his ambassadorship. Their paths intertwine in a desperate fight for freedom and the future of their burgeoning homeland. Persuader Vixen, an outlaw with a life built on lies, stands at the forefront of a looming conflict. As a hostile nation threatens her home, Vixen's only hope lies in a perilous mission into enemy territory. Blaise, battling his inner demons, joins her, only to face a powerful adversary and a betrayal that endangers their very mission. The fate of the land they love hangs in the balance, with Vixen, Blaise, and their allies forming the last line of defense against a catastrophic outcome. Featuring LGBTQ+ representation, compelling characters, and a narrative rich with emotion and adventure, Tales of the Outlaw Mages Volume 2 is an unforgettable journey where the most formidable magic is found in the strength of the human spirit and the courage to change the world.
Alchemy, magic, and music collide in a race against time. Blaise and Jefferson's love is threatened by a past they can't escape. An old enemy returns, forcing them to confront secrets that could tear them apart. Haunted by guilt, Jefferson seeks redemption, while Blaise faces a perilous journey. Their paths lead them to a world of dark academia, where hidden agendas and a deranged alchemist's obsession threaten their lives. Trapped by alchemical machinations, they must rekindle their trust to escape. Will they confront their past, or succumb to the alchemist's chilling finale? Songbinder is the next captivating chapter in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, where the enchantment of the Old West and the depth of heartfelt bonds create a tale of thrilling adventure.
A stolen heart. A twisted dreamscape of nightmares. A love that shines brightest in the shadows. When an alchemical experiment leaves his husband a shadow of his former self, mage Blaise Hawthorne will stop at nothing to save him. Even if Blaise must take the long walk to Perdition himself and confront death...
From author Amy Campbell comes the fourth exciting installment of the weird western fantasy series Tales of the Outlaw Mages, featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. A lie that could save a nation...and a truth that could destroy it. Vixen Valerie's existence is a carefully crafted masquerade, her true identity a weapon she guards fiercely. But when her homeland faces war, she must choose: remain hidden or risk everything to protect her family. Blaise Hawthorne seeks peace in the outlaw haven of Fortitude, but the scars of his past haunt him. Vixen's plan offers a chance to confront his demons, and he joins the fight, risking everything for healing. As trust unravels and they discover the greatest threat may be within their own ranks, can they outfox their enemies or will their gamble cost them everything? Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western
From author Amy Campbell comes a thrilling new weird western epic fantasy featuring reluctant heroes, magic cowboys, and found family with a dash of pegasus, magic, and LGBTQ representation. His magic is a curse... until it becomes his only hope. Blaise Hawthorne just wants to bake, but his dangerous magic has left him an outcast, his kitchen a sanctuary. When the iron-fisted Salt-Iron Confederation hunts him to exploit his power, Blaise flees. He finds refuge with outlaws in the lawless Gutter, forging an unlikely alliance with a sugar-loving pegasus, a notorious gunslinger, and a charming but secretive entrepreneur. But the Confederation's hunger for control threatens even this haven. Can Blaise master his magic before the Confederation destroys his newfound family? This pulse-pounding first book in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series catapults readers into an Old West-inspired realm where magic intertwines with grit, and the bonds of chosen family are tested by fire. Perfect for fans of heartfelt sagas, LGBTQ+ inclusive narratives, and the charm of the unconventional. 2021 Equus Film & Arts Fest Reserve Grand Champion - Equine Western Fiction "A well-crafted series opener with vivid characters, organic worldbuilding, and magic-fueled suspense." -Kirkus Reviews Keywords: weird western, western fantasy, epic fantasy, found family, LGBTQ, queer, asexual, bisexual, gay, magic, mage, pegasus, wild west, old west, fantasy western, magical western, magic western, reluctant hero, historical fantasy, anxiety, cowboy, gunslinger Related authors: Liza Street, J.R. Frontera, David J. West, David Bain, Michael Newton, Rachel Aaron, Joseph P. Bailey, Lila Bowen, Harmon Cooper, M.M. Crumley, Related Books: Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, Home on the Strange, The Cowboys of Cthulhu, Gideon Thorn, The Last Stand of Mary Good Crow, Infernal Fire, Wake of Vultures, Cowboy Necromancer, The Immortal Doc Holliday, Spellslinger, Charmslinger, Blood Bounty, Unicorn Western
When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price. Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys an enemy fortress, the young mage is imprisoned for his crimes. Abused and at the mercy of his tormenters, Blaise's only ally is a duplicitous man he's not sure he can trust. After escaping his cruel upbringing, politician Malcolm Wells had everything-or so he thought. He didn't count on falling for Breaker Blaise Hawthorne. And it's all his fault that Blaise has been captured as a war criminal. The Breaker is running out of time, and Malcolm's money, power, and influence have proven useless to win his freedom. When a magic-slinging outlaw storms into town, Malcolm seizes the opportunity to form an uneasy alliance. The pair hatch a bold gambit to free Blaise, but their enemy is one step ahead. At the mercy of Malcolm's dark past, everything they fought for unravels. All the magic in the world may not be enough to save any of them from the nightmare to come. This gritty, uplifting fantasy is the second book in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, set in an Old West-inspired world. If you enjoy found family, LGBTQ+ representation, baked goods, and a whole lot of heart, then look no further. Get caught in the spell of Effigest today!
What crazy scheme does Ava have in her brain? Just how did that fish get into her drain? Find out in Amy Campbell's The Fish in My Drain, a delightful, rhythmic tale of a little girl who learns firsthand what it means to put others first. What is this adventurous, fun, fish-loving little girl up to now? Want to know about the fish getting in her drain? Come on in and find out how!
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, you’ve probably heard your share of diabetes myths. 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet will tell you the truth about diabetes and how to eat when you have diabetes. Learn what the most common myths about diabetes meal plans are, where they came from, and how to overcome them. Diabetes doesn’t have to be a life sentence of boring, dull meals.
Support your growing family without losing professional ground—a proven approach The Parental Leave Playbook helps parents take control of their leave and make the most of what's considered a career timeout, but is actually a vital "time-in" for your life. If you're an expecting or new parent concerned about how your leave and return plans will affect your visibility, candidacy for promotion, work relationships, and performance (not to mention your identity and home life), this book will guide you into the smoothest transition possible. Most importantly, this book will help you as you grow and strengthen yourself and your family while remaining a professional. In The Parental Leave Playbook, you'll learn Dr. Amy Beacom's innovative R.E.T.A.I.N. framework and the three-phase, ten-touchpoint model, to coach yourself through the leave process. Beacom identifies the critical points before, during, and after leave where parents and managers must work together, and explains how parents can facilitate success by finessing the way they approach their manager and colleagues. These models are supported by case studies from the author's work in the field with leading organizations like Microsoft, and supplemented by resources such as the evidence-based Parental Leave Transition Assessment (PLTA) sample report, leave action plan templates, reflection prompts, and development exercises to enhance self-awareness and skills. You'll learn how to: Communicate your parental leave plans effectively and at the right time Set expectations with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth transition Learn how to maintain visibility, avoid being replaced, and continue your upward career trajectory during your parental leave and beyond Grow and strengthen your family without sacrificing your professional gains All working parents-to-be can benefit from the ideas and proven tools in this direct and practical book.
Published in cooperation with the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Southern Methodist University. In Land of Necessity, historians and anthropologists unravel the interplay of the national and transnational and of scarcity and abundance in the region split by the 1,969-mile boundary line dividing Mexico and the United States. This richly illustrated volume, with more than 100 images including maps, photographs, and advertisements, explores the convergence of broad demographic, economic, political, cultural, and transnational developments resulting in various forms of consumer culture in the borderlands. Though its importance is uncontestable, the role of necessity in consumer culture has rarely been explored. Indeed, it has been argued that where necessity reigns, consumer culture is anemic. This volume demonstrates otherwise. In doing so, it sheds new light on the history of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, while also opening up similar terrain for scholarly inquiry into consumer culture. The volume opens with two chapters that detail the historical trajectories of consumer culture and the borderlands. In the subsequent chapters, contributors take up subjects including smuggling, tourist districts and resorts, purchasing power, and living standards. Others address home décor, housing, urban development, and commercial real estate, while still others consider the circulation of cinematic images, contraband, used cars, and clothing. Several contributors discuss the movement of people across borders, within cities, and in retail spaces. In the two afterwords, scholars reflect on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands as a particular site of trade in labor, land, leisure, and commodities, while also musing about consumer culture as a place of complex political and economic negotiations. Through its focus on the borderlands, this volume provides valuable insight into the historical and contemporary aspects of the big “isms” shaping modern life: capitalism, nationalism, transnationalism, globalism, and, without a doubt, consumerism. Contributors. Josef Barton, Peter S. Cahn, Howard Campbell, Lawrence Culver, Amy S. Greenberg, Josiah McC. Heyman, Sarah Hill, Alexis McCrossen, Robert Perez, Laura Isabel Serna, Rachel St. John, Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo, Evan R. Ward
The year 1964 was momentous for civil rights as Congress passed the Twenty-fourth Amendment and Texas's own Lyndon B. Johnson unveiled his plan for the Great Society. That same year, the Plano school district integrated, setting an example for the state and nation. The tightknit community banded together through a language fluent to everyone--football. The Wildcats had few winning seasons and no state titles at that time, but with hard work and a trailblazing spirit, coaches Tom Gray and John Clark led the integrated team all the way to state championship victory in 1965. The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. presents the inspiring story of the Wildcat fight for the title that made Plano a better place to live.
A teen pop star’s life offstage is full of drama and new competition in the continuation of this humorous manga series. It seems like teen pop idol Tina Young has it all! Fame, fortune, and success—but behind the scenes is a different story! Her trusted assistant, Shaquille, has been incarcerated, she’s beginning to feel manipulated by her new management company, A Few Notes, and as if that wasn’t enough for a girl to deal with, she’s about to meet Sabita, the super spicy Latin sensation, who will make Tina’s previous spats look like nothing more than pillow fights! Praise for Divalicious, Vol. 1 “A frothy, episodic ramble through the life of a self-obsessed teen pop star. . . . The chapters are short, suitable for the short-attention-spanned, but jam-packed. Those obsessed with pop and stardom will find a lot to enjoy here, as will those who only want to laugh at them. . . . It’s All About Eve for the American Idol internet generation.”—Comics Worth Reading
Life's moving quickly, and you're ready for the next step. With so much potential and opportunity, now is the time to make a move! From the creators of the College Prowler series of college guides, Urban Guru is your definitive source for an honest, unbiased look at city life-straight from the locals' mouths. Complete with hundreds of quotes, stats, grades, and reviews, each city guide offers a comprehensive collection of information on life, love, work, and recreation from the locals' perspective. See how each city rates on the issues that matter to young professionals.
Food Tastes Better When You Eat It With Your Family!✩ Read this book for FREE on the Kindle Unlimited NOW! ✩A great bonding experience for the family is the mere act of being together around the dining table, without anyone glued to their smartphones and other forms of distractions. Obviously, this can't possibly happen all the time. That's the reason why this book "365 Yummy Seasonal Main Dish Recipes" comes in. Let's discover right now! 365 Awesome Seasonal Main Dish Recipes The recipes in the book "365 Yummy Seasonal Main Dish Recipes" are the result of the long years I've spent with my mother and sisters helping them cook a lot of main dishes. What I learned about cooking I mostly picked up from observing and asking questions, which led to something good. Each time I asked my mom how she prepared her specialty dish, she would share with me how she did it. But I've neither recorded nor tested her recipes. Beneath her piles of index cards filled with recipes plus handwritten notes, cookbooks, and cut out magazine pages with recipes my mom has barely touched are a precious collection of our family favorites, forever etched in our memories.Most of the meals we prepare in the kitchen reflect so much about our family's past. These are the foods made in my many homes, in numerous countries, throughout the years. People say that variety is the spice of life. And so, you'll find here a global viewpoint on both healthy and indulgent food choices. From my family's table to yours, may you have a great time bonding with your family and making fond memories together.You also see more different types of recipes such as: Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Baked Bean Recipes Grilled Cheese Recipes Baked Salmon Recipe Enchilada Recipes Lentil Recipes Quiche Recipes ✩ DOWNLOAD FREE eBook (PDF) included FULL of ILLUSTRATIONS for EVERY RECIPES right after conclusion ✩I really hope that each book in the series will be always your best friend in your little kitchen.Let's live happily and cook main dish every day!Enjoy the book,
What is American food?" Well, the answer is just as simple. BARBECUE!✩ Read this book for FREE on the Kindle Unlimited NOW! ✩Any way you grill your meat, anywhere you are, is worth celebrating. Let's discover the book "50 Awesome Midwestern Barbecue Recipes" right now! 50 Awesome Midwestern Barbecue Recipes Let this cookbook "50 Awesome Midwestern Barbecue Recipes" guide you through each step of the barbecue process, featuring comprehensive information on techniques, ingredients, and equipment. Discover the barbecue traditions in various regions that recreate traditional meals, with tips from expert pitmasters. Love a challenge? Smoking is arranged here based on difficulty level so that you can gradually build your grilling skills.Regardless of the source of meat/poultry, it's slow-cooked over low heat and added with flavors using smoke from flaming wood. Feel free to change the meat/poultry types, as well as its sauce and side dishes. You can even make do without the last two. However, these three things must always remain Meat/Poultry. Smoke. And the most essential: Time. Barbecue is about slow cooking-it's worth the wait.You also see more different types of recipes such as: Homemade Bbq Sauce Recipes Chicken Wing Recipes Baked Bean Recipes Pork Chop Recipes Skewers Recipes Meatloaf Recipe Kebab Cookbook ✩ DOWNLOAD FREE eBook (PDF) included FULL of ILLUSTRATIONS for EVERY RECIPES right after conclusion ✩I really hope that each book in the series will be always your best friend in your little kitchen.Let's live happily and BBQ!Enjoy the book,
Food Tastes Better When You Eat It With Your Family!✩ Read this book for FREE on the Kindle Unlimited NOW! ✩A great bonding experience for the family is the mere act of being together around the dining table, without anyone glued to their smartphones and other forms of distractions. Obviously, this can't possibly happen all the time. That's the reason why this book "50 Beef Sandwich Recipes" comes in. Let's discover right now! 50 Awesome Beef Sandwich Recipes The recipes in the book "50 Beef Sandwich Recipes" are the result of the long years I've spent with my mother and sisters helping them cook a lot of main dishes. What I learned about cooking I mostly picked up from observing and asking questions, which led to something good. Each time I asked my mom how she prepared her specialty dish, she would share with me how she did it. But I've neither recorded nor tested her recipes. Beneath her piles of index cards filled with recipes plus handwritten notes, cookbooks, and cut out magazine pages with recipes my mom has barely touched are a precious collection of our family favorites, forever etched in our memories.Most of the meals we prepare in the kitchen reflect so much about our family's past. These are the foods made in my many homes, in numerous countries, throughout the years. People say that variety is the spice of life. And so, you'll find here a global viewpoint on both healthy and indulgent food choices. From my family's table to yours, may you have a great time bonding with your family and making fond memories together.You also see more different types of recipes such as: Roast Beef Recipe Cookbook Dipping Sauce Recipes Green Chili Recipes Horseradish Cookbook Mayonnaise Cookbook Chipotle Cookbook Gravy Recipe ✩ DOWNLOAD FREE eBook (PDF) included FULL of ILLUSTRATIONS for EVERY RECIPES right after conclusion ✩I really hope that each book in the series will be always your best friend in your little kitchen.Let's live happily and cook main dish every day!Enjoy the book,
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