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Norilana Books


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Norilana Books is a Vermont-based independent publisher, established in 2006 in Los Angeles, and owned and operated by Vera Nazarian. With over 280 books in print, Norilana Books specializes in beautifully packaged hardcover and trade paperback classics of world literature, quality fantasy, science fiction, romance and women's fiction, and young adult titles.

Our authors include Tanith Lee, Sherwood Smith, Modean Moon, Eugie Foster, Mike Allen, Deborah J. Ross, William Sanders, Roby James, Catherynne M. Valente, John Grant, David Dvorkin, Leonore Dvorkin, Rosemary Hawley Jarman, Adam Campan, Dave Hutchinson, Lee Martindale, Michael M. Jones, JoSelle Vanderhooft, Ken Rand, Val Noirre, and the Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust.

Our mission is to publish exceptional books.

See our complete Current Catalog of Titles in Print:

http://www.norilana.com/norilana-catalog.htm

Where to find Norilana Books online

Website: http://www.norilana.com/
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Where to buy in print

http://www.norilana.com/norilana-catalog.htm

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Old Farts    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $0.99 USD. 2730 words. Published by Norilana Books  on April 18, 2012. .
Everyone knows that bookstores are such enticing places, filled with the complex scent of books, periodicals, freshly ground coffee, and infinite possibilities. Wonders, secrets, and delights lurk among the stacks... And yet, few know the real truth. Bookstores conceal unimaginable dangers! This very short story by two-time Nebula Award Finalist Vera Nazarian packs a very literary punch.
The Duke in His Castle    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $4.32 USD. 32890 words. Published by Norilana Books  on March 19, 2012. .
This 2008 Nebula Award Finalist novella THE DUKE IN HIS CASTLE by Nebula Award-nominated author and award-winning artist Vera Nazarian is a dark, lush, erotic fantasy in the vein of Mervyn Peake's GORMENGHAST, with interior illustrations by the author.
Three Names of the Hidden God    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $0.99 USD. 7520 words. Published by Norilana Books  on February 27, 2012. .
What occult mysteries tie together a magical disappearing lake, a courageous young birdcatcher, a hidden god, and the savage politics of an ancient kingdom? Discover the wonders and wisdom of the Compass Rose in this new fantasy short story by two-time Nebula Award nominated author Vera Nazarian, set in the same mythic universe as her critically acclaimed novel DREAMS OF THE COMPASS ROSE.
After the Sundial    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $4.99 USD. 63420 words. Published by Norilana Books  on February 26, 2012. .
AFTER THE SUNDIAL by two-time Nebula Award Nominee Vera Nazarian is the author's first short fiction collection that focuses specifically on science fiction works, bound by the common theme of time and temporal exploration, and can be viewed as a companion volume to her earlier collection, SALT OF THE AIR which focused on fable, myth, and fantasy.
Mansfield Park and Mummies: Monster Mayhem, Matrimony, Ancient Curses, True Love, and Other Dire Delights    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $9.39 USD. 172390 words. Published by Norilana Books  on February 22, 2012. .
Spinsterhood or Mummification! Ancient Egypt infiltrates Regency England in this elegant, hilarious, witty, insane, and unexpectedly romantic monster parody of Jane Austen's classic novel Mansfield Park.
The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $2.99 USD. 29120 words. Published by Norilana Books  on February 21, 2012. .
THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR OF INSPIRATION: Old Wisdom for a New World 366 Days of Insight from the Inspired.Us Blog by Vera Nazarian The premise is simple... New bits of common sense, inspiration, and insight to jump-start your day. What if it inspired all of us?
Salt of the Air    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $4.99 USD. 108420 words. Published by Norilana Books  on November 14, 2011. .
An unforgettable first collection of fantasy short stories from a two-time Nebula Award Nominee and award winning artist Vera Nazarian. "Cautionary, sensual stories of love, reversal and revenge upend fairy tale conventions in Nazarian's lush collection... Sumptuous detail, twisty plots and surprising endings lift these extravagant tales." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The Young Woman in a House of Old    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $0.99 USD. 11080 words. Published by Norilana Books  on November 12, 2011. .
The young girl lived in a big stone house with ivy-covered walls and with old men and women who were all her kin... So begins a mysterious short story of a peculiar little girl growing up in a very strange house filled with antiquity and dark wonder. Hold on to your heart.
The Clock King and the Queen of the Hourglass    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $3.42 USD. 38460 words. Published by Norilana Books  on July 14, 2011. .
A far future "dying earth" science fantasy tale about identity, erotic desire, flying water and a mystery... "This is science fiction the way that Jack Vance's Dying Earth books are science fiction." — Charles de Lint
Mayhem at Grant-Williams High    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $1.99 USD. 30910 words. Published by Norilana Books  on January 21, 2011. .
Think _your_ high school experience was Hell? Vampires, werewolves, mummies, ghouls... and moron idiot students. Welcome to Grant-Williams High. (Includes Two Adventures in One Volume)
Dreams of the Compass Rose    by Vera Nazarian
Price: $6.39 USD. 124100 words. Published by Norilana Books  on June 8, 2010. .
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"A clever concoction of vignettes and short stories knitted into a morality tale about the temptation of illusion and the price of truth... an exotic setting reminiscent of Tanith Lee's Flat Earth series.... The author's sumptuous language will resonate with Lord Dunsany and Clark Ashton Smith fans.... Nazarian's vital themes and engaging characters are sure to entertain." (Publishers Weekly)


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