This author delves into fascinating worlds where genres intertwine, magic comes alive through popular culture, and political intrigue threatens to ignite war. His works explore themes of age-old struggles, supernatural forces, and the clashes between tradition and modernity. With a focus on compelling plots and unique concepts, he draws readers into stories filled with action, adventure, and timeless dilemmas.
The narrative centers on the Genrenauts, a group tasked with fixing narrative disruptions in fictional worlds to prevent chaos from spilling into reality. Their unique role highlights the significance of storytelling and the intricate connections between fiction and the real world. As they navigate various genres, the Genrenauts face challenges that test their skills and understanding of narrative structures.
"Leah Tang just died on stage. Well, not literally. Not yet. Leah's stand-up career isn't going well. But she understands the power of fiction, and when she's offered employment with the mysterious Genrenauts Foundation, she soon discovers that literally dying on stage is a hazard of the job! Her first assignment takes her to a Western world. When a cowboy tale slips off its rails, and the outlaws start to win, it's up to Leah - and the Genrenauts team - to nudge the story back on track and prevent a catastrophe on Earth. But the story's hero isn't interested in winning, and the safety of Earth hangs in the balance ..."-- Amazon.com
Ree Reyes has been fighting to protect her town for a couple years now, using her Geekomancy to draw on her love of superheroes, movies, comics, and more. When Ree's long-time nemesis Lucretia is finally brought to trial and found guilty for the deadly attack on Grognard's, the Geekomancer community breathes a collective sigh of relief. But Ree and her crew soon discover that Lucretia has three very angry, very dangerous sisters who won't rest until Eastwood-a fellow Geekomancer-is killed. Ree agrees to serve as Eastwood's bodyguard, despite their rocky relationship. Along the way, she'll have to face a gauntlet of foes, hexes, curses. Plus the growing ache in her heart for a certain dimensionally-displaced gadgeteer. 2nd edition - 2022 Book 3 of the completed Ree Reyes series.
In this side quest novella of the popular Ree Reyes Geekomancy series, the boundary between tabletop gaming and reality blurs as characters embark on thrilling D&D-style adventures. Fans of urban fantasy will enjoy the blend of humor, fantasy elements, and relatable geek culture that brings the excitement of gaming to life in unexpected ways. This installment offers a fresh perspective on the series while expanding on beloved characters and their escapades.
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