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Member Since: July 30, 2010
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M. R. Mathias


Biography

The jewel you see glowing in the ring in my author photo isn't really a jewel at all. It is the crystallized tear of a real dragon. In my novel "The Royal Dragoneers" you might find the moment where this wonderfully magical tear drop fell from a green dragon's eye. It hardened on its way down to land in a mess of troll corpses that the dragon was laying on.

My grandfather died before I was born, but the ring was given to me by my mother after my grandmother recently died. My grandfather had apparently won the ring in a poker game near the Red River between Texas and Oklahoma sometime in the early 1900's.

It has been a boon to me, the magic of the teardrop, for it brought you here didn't it? Now treat yourself to something fantastic and try out the free sample of one of my novels. I hope you enjoy the journey. It will be spectacular. Thanks M.R. Mathias

Follow me @DahgMahn on twitter

Smashwords Notes:
The map for the known kingdoms in "The Sword and the Dragon" can be found under the cover image at my website: http://www.mrmathias.com/

The map for the land of the Dragoneers can be found here: http://www.mrmathias.com/Dragoneers.html

***FREE READS*** by M. R. Mathias

*Dragoneers Saga:
"The First Dragoneer" - novella
"Marcherian" - flash fiction

*Wardstone:
"The Blood of Coldfrost" - flash fiction

Where to find M. R. Mathias online

Website: http://mrmathias.com
Twitter: DahgMahn
Facebook: Facebook profile
Wattpad: M. R. Mathias

Books

The Confliction    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $3.33 USD. 46750 words. Published on December 8, 2011. Fiction.
0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
The Dragoneers are back. Dig into the sample and you'll find that the rest of the cast is back as well. More laughs, crashes, and troll bashes than Rikky Camille can shake his peg-leg at ! Hold On To Your Dragon!
Cold Hearted Son of a Witch    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $3.33 USD. 51050 words. Published on September 2, 2011. Fiction.
0.25 star(4.20 from 5 reviews)
Zahrellion, Rikky and their dragons embark on a quest to find the special mushrooms Mysterian needs to save Prince Richard from Gravelbone’s poison. Meanwhile, Jenka and his loveable dragon, Jade, escort the King's Rangers back to Kingsmen's Keep. When Jenka and the half-elvish mute, Lemmy, find a map at the Temple of Dou, they follow it and find more trouble than they bargained for.
King of Fools (A Free Fantasy Short Story)    by M. R. Mathias
Price: Free! 10340 words. Published on August 23, 2011. Fiction.
I'm off to make a fool of a fool, and a fool of a king as well. Only a fool can fool a fool, but, with a kings wits, who can tell! I'm off to make a fool of a fool, and a fool of a kingdom too. I might lose my head by the kings-man's ax, but I'll try to fool him too!" -The King of Fools
The First Ten Steps    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $4.99 USD. 6790 words. Published on June 10, 2011. Nonfiction.
(5.00 from 6 reviews)
The First Ten Steps OK.... Your ebook is published. You did some tweets about it and you posted on Facebook. Now what? The First Ten Steps lays out several PROVEN methods for using free social media sites to get your new ebook in front of eager readers. It was written by International Bestselling Indie Fantasy Author M. R. Mathias, Who first pubbed in July 2010 & has now topped over 50k sales!
Kings, Queens, Heroes, & Fools (The Wardstone Trilogy Book Two)    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $6.69 USD. 171650 words. Published on June 2, 2011. Fiction.
0.5 star(4.50 from 4 reviews)
Join Hyden Hawk & some new friends, on a quest over land & sea. Fight with Mikahl, Ironspike, & fierce King Jarrek as they try to free the enslaved people of Wildermont from King Ra’Gren's Overlords. Patrol the sky with Shaella & her dragon, Vrot. Demonic love, bloody battles, & foolish heroics await readers in this continuation of the epic trilogy that was written in a Texas prison cell.
Crimzon & Clover II - The Tricky Wizard    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $1.00 USD. 5970 words. Published on April 20, 2011. Fiction.
After racing off to save a pair of poisoned orphans, Clover soon learns that she, and her dragon, Crimzon, might have been duped. Is the round old wizard who summoned her what he seems? Or did he lure them into his trap? Excitement and magic await in this 20pg. second installment of the Crimson & Clover short story series.
The Butcher's Boy    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $4.69 USD. 82400 words. Published on December 9, 2010. Fiction.
0.75 star(4.75 from 8 reviews)
A newly divorced nurse, her son, and their Rottweiler named Lucy-Fur just moved into the house where 'Buxly the Butcher' killed his family. Young Michael and the babysitter, find themselves forced to uncover the truth of what happened, because the ghosts of those victims are on the haunt, and not everyone is who they seem. Even the dead!
The Royal Dragoneers    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $3.33 USD. 113670 words. Published on October 7, 2010. Fiction.
0.25 star(4.21 from 14 reviews)
Hold on to your dragon! An Ivory antlered demon called Gravelbone, has a plan for the humans who are invading his territory. Join some brave young men and a particularly clever magic wielding woman, as they traverse the wild frontier, and sail the sea to warn their king. Then hold on for your life as you tear through the pages, because the pure blood dragons they have befriended have a plan too!
Crimzon & Clover    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $1.00 USD. 8770 words. Published on September 21, 2010. Fiction.
0.25 star(4.33 from 3 reviews)
Don't mess with a girl and her dragon, at least not these two. A young dragon loses his mother to lair raiders and is left to fend for himself. A lucky girl happens upon him and together they form a lasting bond. When more men come to raid the lair the two are forced to defend themselves, and each other, in a wicked battle. Magic, swordplay, and dragon riding await in this satisfying short story.
Oathbreaker (A Faery Tale Novella)    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $1.00 USD. 8220 words. Published on September 13, 2010. Fiction.
0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
This isn't your mom's faery tale. This pixie has an attitude. Oonzil Windlestraw, a pixie with temper problems befriends a human wizard and his eagle familiar. The trio are forced into fantastic dramatic action when a human fairy hunter nabs a fae girl with the intent of grinding her into pixie dust for profit. Danger, excitment,and some pixie-fighting, eagle-riding, fun await in this Faery Tale.
The Blood of Coldfrost (A Wardstone Short)    by M. R. Mathias
Price: Free! 13220 words. Published on August 30, 2010. Fiction.
A brief account of the Battle of Coldfrost, which happened a few years before "The Sword and the Dragon" begins. This is just a few thousand words I wrote that preclude the start of my 235,300 word Epic, and several of Free chapters from a few of my other full length novels. If you love fantasy you will enjoy the Free trip! Thanks, M.R. Mathias
The Sword and the Dragon (Book One of The Wardstone Trilogy)    by M. R. Mathias
Price: $3.88 USD. 233290 words. Published on August 27, 2010. Fiction.
0.25 star(4.29 from 14 reviews)
If you took every major epic fantasy that has ever been written and twisted them all into one fantastic tale of magic, sword play, and just plain old fantasy fun, you might get the first half of this monster of a read. The last half is a climax so thrilling that words can't even describe it. A new Master of Fantasy has arrived and he is delivering what fantasy fans have long been waiting for.
The First Dragoneer    by M. R. Mathias
Price: Free! 28250 words. Published on August 18, 2010. Fiction.
(4.00 from 10 reviews)
When two young men go on a hunt that they know will be the last hunt of their youth, they decide they want it to be an unforgettable outing. When they cross a ridge leaving the protection of their kingdom behind, they find a cavern that looks like it needs to be explored. In the cavern they find exactly what they were looking for. In this stoney hole lives something they will never forget!

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Smashwords book reviews by M. R. Mathias

  • The Obsidian Phoenix on Nov. 10, 2010
    star star star star star
    A Fantastic read. Detailed review to come later.
  • Erich's Plea: Book One of the Witchcraft Wars on Feb. 24, 2011
    star star star star star
    The story was a pleasant suprise, as I expected more of a "Kids" fantasy. This should be enjoyable for fantasy fans of all ages. I'm hoping that Ms. Alley sends me the second book in the series to review, otherwise I will just have to purchase it, because I want to know where she takes these characters. The illustrations were pretty cool too. I read this book in 2010. This review is the same as the one I posted on amazin then.
  • Ursula's Quest: Book Two of the Witchcraft Wars on Feb. 24, 2011
    star star star star star
    I loved this book. I love this series. I can't wait for Slade's Destiny! This review is transfered from Amazon.