This is an update, and a glad one! My publisher has suggested that I self-publish my books as they are currently no longer up on Amazon, due to some kind of corporate fracas, and no one knows how long it will take to resolve this. Strange Particle Press has been good to me, and it saddens me to ask for my book rights back, but, I’ve still got cancer–though currently stable–and I can’t waste time waiting for this to straighten out or in trying to deal with another publisher. The publisher has since returned the rights to me.
I am considering Draft2Digital as my new self-publishing platform–where I can help them succeed (or not).
The books should be available starting September through December, 2026. I am excited to be working directly with my books and characters again and I feel renewed passion and determination to continue the saga of The Guild of Ornamental Hermits!
The New Covers
The image sources for the new book covers are 19th century paintings in the public domain (below). I use Vistacreate for clip art, typeface, and book design. No AI.
The Dire Deeds:
The original artwork for The Dire Deeds cover is a detail from the above painting, which is in the public domain. It represents the element of fire.
The Witching Work:
The original artwork for The Witching Work is a detail from the above painting, which is in the public domain, and represents the element of water.
The Queerest Quest:
The original artwork for The Queerest Quest is a detail from the above painting, which is in the public domain. It represents the element of earth.
The Perilous Past:
The cover for The Perilous Past is a detail from the above painting, which is in the public domain. It represents the element of air.
The Final Covers
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The Guild of Ornamental Hermits 