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Tales of Wonder Kindle Edition
Nine tales of science. Nine tales of fantasy. Nine tales to make you wonder.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 21, 2017
- File size1.2 MB
Editorial Reviews
Review
Matt Mitrovich, Amazing Stories magazine
Each story is exceptionally well written, with complex characters and compelling plots. We have humor, drama, mystery, adventure, and thought-provoking content... If you're looking for a fun diversion from the drudgery of reality, I highly recommend losing yourself in Tales of Wonder.
Vine Voice Darcia Helle
Product details
- ASIN : B01N345AC1
- Publisher : Inklings Press (January 21, 2017)
- Publication date : January 21, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 1.2 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 237 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1549500430
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,477,769 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the authors
Jeff Provine is a Composition professor in Oklahoma. His works include steampunk, alternate history, web comics, and Oklahoma folklore, especially ghost stories.
Leo McBride is a writer of speculative fiction - spanning the fields of horror, science fiction and fantasy. A journalist for more than 20 years, he is based in The Bahamas where he is an editor for the country's leading newspaper.
He has published several ebooks - although Quartet is the first of his own writing. He has also been published in anthologies published by Inklings Press.
You can find out more about his work on his blog, www.alteredinstinct.com.
Brent A. Harris is a two-time alternate history Sidewise Award finalist. He writes of time-traveling astronaut dinosaurs, misunderstood orcs, conflicted AIs, and a universe where Dickens meets steampunk.
When not harried behind a keyboard chugging caffeine, Brent enjoys nerdy stuff like board games, DnD, and arguing why there's still hope for Marvel movies. He holds a Masters in Creative Writing and Film from National University because the school liked his writing enough to pay for his degree.
As part of a military family, he's traveled the world and lived in four different countries yet still can't speak a second language. Heck, the guy can hardly write in English. He currently lives abroad with a broad and a brood in Okinawa, Japan.
Originally from England, Terri now lives in Minnesota where she writers romance and erotic romance as Terri Pray, and other genres now as T.S. Weaver.
In the words that Robert Heinlein put so evocatively into the mouth of Lazarus Long: 'Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.' Having tried a number of different careers, before settling in the North-East of England with family, three dogs, cats and a small flock of rescued chickens, I now spend a lot of time in private and have very clean hands.
If you enjoy my books, please let me know by leaving a review, it encourages me to keep writing!
I hope you will keep in touch to find out more about future titles in both Fortune's Fools and The Dai and Julia Mysteries through Facebook. Do take the time to enjoy a daily coffee break read with me and my co-author, Jane Jago, at workingtitleblogspot.com. You can also find me on twitter @emswifthook
BOOKS
The Dai and Julia Mysteries (all co-written with Jane Jago) currently available:
Dying to be Roman
Dying to be Friends
Dying for a Poppy
Dying as a Druid
The First Dai and Julia Omnibus
Dying for a Vacation
Dying to be Fathers
Dying on the Mosaics
The Second Dai and Julia Omnibus
Dying on the Streets
Dying to be Innocent
Dying to Find Proof
The Third Dai and Julia Omnibus
Dying for a Present
Dying as a Spy
Dai and Julia short stories:
'Dying to Alter History' in Tales from Alternate Earths III from Inkling's Press
'Dying to be Cured' in 'Gods of Clay' from The SciFi Roundtable
Fortune's Fools books currently available:
Transgressor Trilogy: The Fated Sky, Times of Change, Dues of Blood
Haruspex Trilogy: Trust A Few, Edge of Doom, A Walking Shadow
Iconoclast Trilogy: Mistrust and Treason, Not To Be, A Necessary End
There are also a number of short stories set in the Fortune's Fools universe:
Midwinter Miracle with typographic art by Zora Marie (also available as an audiobook)
'Changeling Child' in 'Tales of Wonder' from Inklings Press
'Tongueless Caverns' in 'Tales from the Underground' from Inklings Press
'Wondrous Strange' in 'The Quantum Soul' from The SciFi Roundtable
'The Invisible Event' in 'Challenge Accepted' a charity anthology.
Ricardo Victoria is a Mexican writer with a Ph.D. in Design –with emphasis in sustainability- from Loughborough University, and a love of fiction, board games, comic books, and action figures. He lives in Toluca, Mexico with his wife and pets, working works as a full-time lecturer and researcher at the local university. He writes mainly science fantasy.
His first novel, Tempest Blades: The Withered King, was released in August 2019 by Shadow Dragon Press, an imprint of Artemesia Publishing. The sequel, Tempest Blades: Cursed Titans is due for publication in August 2021. He has a number of stories published by Inklings Press, and other indie outlets.
His short story Twilight of the Mesozoic Moon, jointly written with Brent A. Harris, was nominated for a Sidewise Award for short form alternative history.
You can find out more at his website, http://ricardovictoriau.com, or follow him on Twitter, @Winged_Leo
Rob Edwards is a British born writer and podcaster, living in Finland. His podcast, StorycastRob, features readings from his short stories and excerpts from longer work. His work can also be found in anthologies from Inklings Press and Rivenstone Press.
His debut novel, the scifi superhero adventure The Ascension Machine launches September 2020.
His greatest geek pride is his entry on wookieepedia, the a result of writing several Star Wars RPG scenarios back in the day.
Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read book recommendations and more.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017In “Tales of Wonder”, the fifth anthology of short stories from the Inklings Press, there are nine stories which belong to the sub-genre where “Science and Fantasy collide”. If anyone may be in doubt about a possible confusing of boundaries, it is only necessary to read Ricardo Victoria’s well researched and clear Foreword, to understand what lies behind the writing of these narratives.
The building of strange, intriguing worlds, or drawing the reader to a different time can be done in a novel with its wider opportunities for construction and consolidation, but if completion has to be achieved within the scope of a short story, the writer must be thoroughly in control of the genre.
It is not done easily, but in this anthology, there are some stories which clearly demonstrate such control. In “The Lair of the Thunderlord” by Rob Edwards, both the characters and events are presented often through innuendo and inference than by direct narrative. The reason why it is vitally important to save a certain crew member at the beginning of the action is not revealed until the moment of climax. Readers become interested in this type of directed uncertainty. It is clever and stylish story-telling, and this particular narrative illustrates one of the reasons why people still enjoy the short story genre.
Another similarly tight story is Terri Pray’s very well-written “Grace” which, from the outset introduces a complex set of possibilities into the mind of any reader with Sci-Fi and Fantasy experience. How those possibilities are resolved makes this story another of the anthology’s very high quality presentations.
Matthew Harvey’s “A Very Improper Adventure” deals with an exciting and eventful storyline in a less effective manner. The characters are strong, and the action is vivid, but a reader’s involvement with the narrative is weakened by stilted dialogue and the constant stream of direct narrative. Although the events themselves draw the attention along to the end of the story, very little is left for the imagination to supply.
“Tales of Wonder” is a very good anthology. It covers a wide range of speculative narratives, all of which have their unique attraction, all of which are presented to a very high standard of editorial excellence. It is very highly recommended to short story readers and novel readers alike.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017Another fine installment in Inklings Press' 'Tales' series. When I picked this book up, I had my doubts about the very term 'science fantasy'. I've always regarded the two genres as mutually exclusive. I'm happy to say the stories in here proved me wrong. Whether it's science so advanced as to seem magical to a little girl or a refreshingly new take on the werewolf fable or an exploration of the fundamental conflict between science and magic, these stories prove that there are, indeed, more things in heaven & earth than dreamt of in our tech-oriented philosophy. Great set of stories with which to pass the hours!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018Tales of Wonder portrays a fascinating place where modern science-fantasy rubs shoulders with steampunk pasts and alternative futures. From space ships propelled by chickens to an alien explanation for ancient folklore, from a haunting interstellar retelling of the Inuit legend of Sedna to magic users so powerful they can black out entire electric grids, I found this collection packed with people and situations that were anything but what they seemed.
My personal favorites were The Last Sorceror by Leo McBride and Sedna’s Hair by Jeff Provine; but with its diverse time periods and storytelling styles, Tales of Wonder has something for everyone. I look forward to reading more from these authors in the future!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017Every story in this collection was fantastically written. In a genre like science fantasy it's easy to find authors who are just bursting with ideas but falling short on writing talent. That's not a problem with this collection. Each story is unique, and well blended between two genres, which in my opinion, aren't combined often enough. This story is a quick read that I would highly recommend to any fan of the sci-fi or fantasy genres.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017Tales of Wonder is a superb concoction of SciFi / Fantasy mashups that is bound to be a lip curler of anyone who grew up reading these kinds of
tales. By far my favorite, although they are all gems in their own way, is Senda's Hair - a short tale of technological arrogance in the face of
certain demise, with a nice little twist at the end that conjures imagery akin to some of Greg Bear's works. A strong 4-star effort here by this
team of indies!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017Another amazing read from the Inklings Press group. These are by far the best stories available on Amazon. I can't wait for each edition to come out. A very talented group of writers.
Top reviews from other countries
- BEEJReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
Review of Tales of Wonder Kindle Edition
by Ricardo Victoria, E. M. Swift-Hook, Matthew Harvey, Jessica Holmes, Rob Edwards, Leo Mc Bride, Terri Pray, Brent A. Harris, Jeff Provine.
I bought this anthology because I have read two books by one of the authors and really enjoyed them so looked to another tale from E. M. Swift-Hook. What I got in addition, was a series of mind-expanding stories from a group of independent authors whose books I can now chase down for many hours of entertainment.
This is a collection of Science/ Fantasy stories with a leaning toward magic rather than hard technology. It will appeal to any reader who enjoys exploring new worlds and ideas. If you have occasionally toyed with the idea of this style of fiction but have shied away from gadgets and spaceships then this would be an ideal way to dip a toe in these waters.
Here you will find adventure, suspense, romance and entertainment all spun together with enough plot twists and surprises to keep the pages turning and your reading lamp burning late into the night. At the very gentle price of £2.99, you can load this onto your Kindle and lose yourself in fascination for a very pleasant interlude.
Just the right antidote to the foul weather at this time of year and even better for passing the time as your tan develops but do remember the sun lotion as you won’t want to put the book down to apply it later.
- JP WrightReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars a fusion banquet
Like a long meal, with each course a fusion of different cuisines, it will be easy for everyone to find something they like here. We have sci-fi blended with fantasy, with historical fiction; space travel under the spell of mythology; steampunk spies; a touch of horror; magic merging with or contesting with technology. All with a wide-eyed adventurous spirit, some with surprising twists.
For me, the most successful stories are 'Sedna's Hair', for its linking space-farers traditions with ancient mythology, 'A Twist in Time' for its cheeky theft of Dickens characters, and 'A Very Improper Adventure' for creating a world recalling early sci-fi adventure stories and the excitement and glamour of a very different sort of cruise ship. Others will no doubt have their favourites.
In a few places, a careful edit would improve the reading experience, and in patches the ideas run ahead of the writing. However, none of these stories is a chore to read, and the next turn if the page will offer something completely different.
I received a free copy of this work in exchange for a fair review.
- H T M KenwardReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sci Fi Anthology !
Great anthology of some fairly "off the wall" Sci Fi / fantasy stories. As an example of modern, cutting edge sci-fi, this is hard to beat. Highley recommended.
- Layla PinkettReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars So many great stories in one place!
Some of the author's I was familiar with, and others...not so. But saying that, each brought their on brand of story telling to the table in this well written, well paced anthology. There was a good mixture of Science Fiction and Fantasy, and some of the stories were slightly better than others, meaning I could engage more with certain elements than with others. Overall though, it was a fantastic read...well done guy's!