Book Giveaway to Celebrate the Release of "The Legend of the Lightscale"!

Now available on Amazon in paperback and eBook:




The Hero is dead. The Council is captured. All hope is shattered.

But Desert Rain and her companions press on.

With Katawa in control of the Hijn Council and transforming innocent people into his twisted army of Distorted, Desert Rain turns to the Ahshi Elves in hope of some magical assistance. However, all is not safe in the forestlands...goblin bounty hunters, a mysterious drifter, and a devious Trickster are making things complicated. The ill fate of the Swordmaster hangs heavy on Desert Rain's heart, but when the lost sword Silverheart finds its way into her hands, she discovers there may be more to the fallen hero than she realized...and maybe more to herself than she ever thought possible.

To celebrate its release, I'm doing a giveaway for Secrets of the Moonstone Heir, Book One of the Scale Seekers!

How do you get a free copy? JUST ASK! 
You may email me at scholarandsphinx@gmail.com, or contact me through my website at scholarandsphinx.wix.com/arcook, and just ask me if you want an eBook or a paperback, and I'll gift it to you. It's that simple!

(Of course, authors always appreciate a review...)

      

Both books are available now, and stay tuned to my Facebook and Twitter for updates and future author events where you can get your hands on these and other fun reads!

Where else can you find these books and meet me in person? I'd love to see you at:

CONjuration 2018

Nov. 15-18, 2018

Hilton Atlanta Airport
1031 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30345​

CONjuration is an annual fantasy convention celebrating all things Harry Potter, as well as Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Narnia, Buffy & others. The event offers displays of magic, panels from academia professionals, musical entertainment, crafts, cosplay opportunities, Quidditch, trivia/knowledge testing, and even more interactive experiences.

For more information, visit https://www.conjurationcon.com/.

MythCon July 20-23 in Atlanta!

Come on out to Mythcon July 20-23 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Atlanta! I'll be there speaking on a panel and selling books. Would love to see you there!
Panel time TBD...stay tuned for more information!

Meanwhile, you can visit http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon/mythcon-49.htm to learn more.

Come out to WHOlanta May 4-6!

I'll be at WHOlanta, Atlanta's Dr. Who and all things fun convention, this weekend, May 4-6, at the Hilton Atlanta Airport! If you'll be there, come visit me in the vendor room and chat with me on some fun panels:

Saturday, May 5
10 a.m.: Libraries and Librarians in Fantasy
11 a.m.: Alien But Not too Alien
2 p.m.: Has the YA Bubble Burst?
4 p.m.: Judging a Book by its Cover

Sunday, May 6
12 p.m.: Worldbuilding 101

See the full weekend schedule and all the amazing guests at https://wholanta.com/

Totally stunned..."Psycho Babbles" is an Official Top Five Finalist!

I honestly didn't expect it. After many, many months of doubt this past year and at the start of this year...me thinking that "maybe my writing is just a joke...no one seems to care at all..."

Screencraft just announced that "Psycho Babbles" is a Top Five finalist in the 2017 Cinematic Short Story Contest!

As announced on Screencraft's website:

Syringe-Fed Ferrets by Samuel Martin has been selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 ScreenCraft Short Story Contest.

Missives From The Green Campaign by David Armstrong has been named the runner-up.

Both Martin and Armstrong will have their stories published for a limited time on ScreenCraft and submitted to our network of literary magazines, agents, managers, publishers and studio executives, as will the following three finalists linked below:

• Jack Mulcahy, ‘Ware The Power
• Alison Reeger Cook, Psycho Babbles
• Jordan Hill, Marching Toward Golgotha

All the winning stories should be posted soon, so stay tuned to Screencraft (and check out all the cool articles about screenwriting and working in the entertainment industry. Very important stuff).

"Psycho Babbles" is a Quarter-Finalist in the Cinematic Short Story Competition!

A few years ago, my short story "Psycho Babbles" was a runner-up in the Writer's Digest Sci-fi story contest. I had planned to do more with it, but it has remained dormant, until now...

Announced today, it is an:



Check out all the quarter-finalists here, and good luck to everyone on the next round!

Celebrating the Season with a Brand New Book!

Happy Publication Day for "Chronicles of Mirstone"! 

Six talented authors lend their voices to a tale of destruction, mistrust and ... hope.

Two hundred years ago, the dwarven clans and the elvish houses of Mirstone were at peace. The king of the dwarves, in a selfish and greedy move, used his wizards to expand their mountain empire, raising new peaks from the forest floors of their elven neighbors. War and hatred ensue.

Grab your copy now!


Also, upcoming events where you can meet me!

DAHLONEGA LITERARY FESTIVAL
March 24-25, 2018
Lumpkin County Community House
N Park St.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
 

JORDANCON
April 20-22, 2018
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30346

WHOLANTA
May 4-6, 2018
Hilton Atlanta Airport
1031 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30345

AND FINALLY...

What's the best gift you can give to an author this season? A book review on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes and Noble, on your blog or favorite social media site of your choice.

Seriously, authors love this more than anything else. Reviews don't cost a cent, just a minute of your time. And it means the world to us. It doesn't even have to be long; "I loved it!" or "Great read!" is enough.

Have a safe and happy holiday season, wherever you may be, as long as it is with loved ones.

Updates, Events, and a New Anthology Coming Up!

It's been a while since I posted, so here's some news...

First of all, a BIG thank you to everyone who came out to Brenau LitFest last weekend! It was the first literature and arts festival hosted by Brenau University, and everyone had a great time! A special thank you to children's book author Carmen Agra Deedy, who was our keynote speaker! She's fantastic!

We hope to do this event again next year, so be sure to stay tuned for future plans!



Second, my next author event will be CONjuration, Nov. 3-5, at the Marriott Century Center in
Atlanta. For you Harry Potter fans - or you general fantasy and sci-fi fans - this is the event for you! It's always a ton of fun and I look forward to it every year!

To learn more, go to www.conjurationcon.com.



Finally, to be officially released this December 1:

 "Chronicles of Mirstone" is an anthology of stories from the magical world of Mirstone. Six talented authors bring to life twelve tales from this shared world, each more incredible than the last.

Two hundred years ago, the dwarven clans and the elvish houses of Mirstone were at peace. The king of the dwarves, in a selfish and greedy move, used his wizards to expand their mountain empire, raising new peaks from the forest floors of their elven neighbors. War and hatred ensue.

The tales within offer a glimpse into the minds of the elves and dwarves who live in the aftermath. Come, journey into the world of Mirstone.

But why wait? Pre-order now on Amazon!