Lita Burke

Twice-Seventh Son Elf Magic

What a clear, fine day here on deck. Those brass monkey contraptions are the clockwork automata that Bright created to tend the airship sails. Quite nimble, aren’t they? Looks like Bright is coming down now. Lita: Greetings, Sir Bright. Do you have time to talk with us? Bright: I always have time to talk with you, Lita. I…

Concerning Magical Thingummys, Dodads and Whatnots

So kind of Wizard Kadmeion to take some time away from his spell casting and explain the differences between magical thingummys, dodads, and whatnots. I’ll get the questions started. Lita: Good morning, Kadmeion. In general, what are thingummys, dodads, and whatnots? Kadmeion: They are little magic devices. Flipperies. Amusements that have no practical value. Lita:…

All Aboard for the Ephraim’s Book Launch Party

Splendid to see you today! Welcome aboard Wizard Kadmeion’s airship for today’s book launch party for the newest Clockpunk Wizard story, Ephraim’s Curious Device. Our pilot Copernicus has set course for Veldt Island, the huge floating home of Dragon Betrayal. We have beautiful weather today, so we should make good time and have smooth sailing.…

Film Noir for Writers

Enter the fantasy world of film noir, a dreary, crime fiction world filled with down-and-out heroes, cynicism and vice. Time for some retro fun. Film noir, a cinema style from the 1940s, is the basis for gangster stories, detective/mystery novels, and Steampunk. Because there are so many literary genres, Lita has started a page for fantasy…

Come to the Book Launch Party for Ephraim’s

Time for more talk about the Clockpunk Wizard world in Ephraim’s Curious Device. Wizard Kadmeion’s airship departs from here this Sunday, January 13th. Come as your are–it will be an informal affair. Starting at 8 o’clock this coming Sunday morning, Lita will talk with the magicians about matters from the just-released eBook, Ephraim’s Curious Device. Be sure…

eBook Pricing for Indie Fiction (Part 2)

Setting indie eBook fiction prices is like wandering without a path in a misty forest. Take my hand, and let us find our way together. This is the second of two posts discussing eBook pricing for new indie fiction authors. In Part 1, we looked at other indies’ pricing suggestions. In today’s post, I will present…

Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane Book Trailer

Here is the just-released book trailer for Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane. If you haven’t read the short story Wrath, check it out on Amazon, B&N, or Smashwords. The back cover blurb explains more about the story. Read Chapter 1 FREE now. See reviews about Wrath.

Ephraim’s Curious Device – Available Now

Wizard Kadmeion’s airship awaits at the aerodrome, and it is ready for you to come aboard for another adventure. With great pleasure, I announce the release of the next Clockpunk Wizard story, Ephraim’s Curious Device. The eBook is on sale now at Amazon, Smashwords, and Barnes & Noble. If you haven’t yet viewed the Ephraim’s…

Ephraim’s Curious Device: Sneak Peek at Chapter 1

Only a couple more days until Wizard Kadmeion’s airship leaves for the floating island of Mevil. What a pleasure the preparation for Ephraim’s Curious Device has been here at Lita’s house. I’ve had a lovely time visiting the magicians, the dragon, and the fey-folk. So much to do! The cover artwork and layout comes first. Editing is…

Ephraim’s Curious Device Book Trailer

Here is the just-released book trailer for Ephraim’s Curious Device. Enjoy!