Lita Burke

Giveaway for Tredan’s Bane

Time to give away an ~autographed~ paperback copy of Tredan’s Bane. Time to let my story about Enchanters go out into the world. But do you have the knowledge to win a free copy? Yes. The magic is in your hand (the one holding the mouse, that is). This book giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks for…

Afterlife and Crypt Magic

Tredan’s Bane explores the magical politics between two rival factions: the Enchanters and the Churchies. In Sye, magical power has been formally split between the two camps. Enchanters create magical essence that all persons (and many creatures, such as dragonettes) need for survival. The Church magicians see to the matters of moral living, marriage magic, orphans,…

Cake Magic for Sye’s Enchanters

I could hardly wait to compose this pic and share it with my book launch party attendees. There is magic in this mundane world, and today the magicians created a big version of Tredan’s Bane from chocolate cake. I’m off to write the post about the Churchies’ magic, and explain why they are at such…

Secret Names are Magical Keys

There’s power in knowing the names of people, objects, and ideas. Secrets also have power. Combine these two elements in a fantasy like Tredan’s Bane, and a Secret Name becomes the key to a wizard’s magic. How Name Magic Starts The Secret Name is the closest-kept magic for an individual. A mother gives it to her…

Why do Dragonettes Coo?

Tredan’s Bane and Wrath feature dragonettes. They talk, of course, but why do they coo and sound like doves? Mindy, shown here with her favorite book, suggested it. Her purr is a cooing lilt, just the way a dragonette would sound when happy. I have to go pick up the cake for the party. I’m…

Pssst–Wanna See Some Beauties?

This is what today’s fuss is about. Just look at those beauties. Three years it took, my epic journey, to go from a dream to a book you lovingly hold in your arms. Goodbye, my precious. I want to give these books away. Lita wants her Enchanters to find a good home with you, Gentle Reader. She…

Dreaming About Sye’s Enchanters

Dreams are Magic. In them, we can fly and have absurd conversations with acquaintances long gone. We cast inhibitions aside and do the impossible. Whether Gentle Reader believe dreams are the results of the brain’s housekeeping chores, or they are a mystical place we visit, fantastic worlds await when we sleep. The Enchanters in Sye’s world have…

Book Launch Starts Now

It’s party time! Today, all day, is the book launch party for the epic fantasy, Tredan’s Bane. I’ll be posting throughout the day, talking about the book and giving away gifts–to you! Come back often to find out how. Next post: How Tredan’s Bane came to Lita in a Dream

Tredan’s Bane in Paperback Now

For all you early birds, Tredan’s Bane is available now in paperback on CreateSpace and Amazon. Visit Lita’s blog tomorrow for the day-long book launch party. Lita will talk about the origins of Tredan’s Bane and Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane. There will even be a (virtual) party cake to celebrate the paperback release. And…

Tredan’s Bane Print Book Giveaway

The epic fantasy Tredan’s Bane by Lita Burke will be released in softbound on June 30th. To celebrate, I’ve arranged for Goodreads to help me give away 5 printed copies FREE! Click the giveaway details link to find out more. Click the Enter to win link to put your name in the hat for the drawing on July7th.…