Beth Powers

Biography

Beth Powers writes science fiction and fantasy stories. She once wrote a tome about women and pirates in order to become a doctor of piratical tales. When she’s not writing, Powers researches properties across the country and throughout time. She lives in Indiana with her cats.

Where to find Beth Powers online

Books

Fish and Fools: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,690. Language: American English. Published: May 2, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
(5.00 from 1 review)
Inspired by the howling wind of the wildlands, the Bard carves a tale of misfits, monsters, and what it means to be a hero.
Sorcery & Widgets: Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections 1 & 2
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 84,990. Language: American English. Published: November 1, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Explore new worlds—both magical and those among the stars—in this collection of science fiction and fantasy stories. From novelettes to flash fiction, this collection features sixteen exciting stories. Mages, new tech, prophecies, superheroes, intersecting timelines, pirates, shapeshifters, dragons, spaceships, and more await within the pages of Sorcery & Widgets.
Widgets & Wizardry: Collection 2
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,700. Language: American English. Published: September 1, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
In this science fiction and fantasy collection, explore new worlds--magical as well as those among the stars--where you will meet dragons, nightmare beasts, superheroes, shapeshifters, spies, and more. Encounter new tech and new communities filled with friendship, prophecy, rebellion, and revenge. This collection is ideal for the reader who enjoys a variety of sub-genres and lengths.
The Day the Future Invaded: A Flash Fiction Story
Price: Free! Words: 500. Language: American English. Published: August 18, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
The future invades in the middle of winter, bringing people, buildings, and technology. The scientists are stumped, but how will the average person react to all of these changes?
A Prophecy and the People: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,210. Language: American English. Published: July 25, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
When the Bard's tale is interrupted by soldiers from the fire king's army, she must try to escape the town without letting her unpredictable magic destroy it. But the question is, have the townspeople been listening to her tale of prophecy and action? Will they aid her, or turn her over to the soldiers? Each person must decide for themselves.
Inheritance of Nightmares: A Novelette
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,140. Language: American English. Published: April 14, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Even dragons could not defeat the nightmare beast that pursues Sian and her unique blend of magic. With nowhere else to go, she returns to the foothills she once called home. She knows it will track her there. It always does. Having escaped his own nightmares, Dagr lives a quiet existence in a mountain cave until his path crosses with Sian's--and that of her nightmare beastie.
Dear Superhero: A Flash Fiction Story
Price: Free! Words: 760. Language: American English. Published: March 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
The solitary superhero must walk her path alone, concealing her identity and pushing all of her loved ones away. This is the way the superhero before her acted, but is this the way it has to be? A masked vigilante ponders these questions of connections to others and comes to her own conclusion.
Claimed by the Sea: A Novelette
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,980. Language: American English. Published: November 6, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Adventure » Action
(4.00 from 1 review)
The sea does not relinquish treasures. The mender understands and has no intention of saving the water-logged woman until he notices the islands on her arm. She is a Guardian. Guardians protect the islands. Guardians call dragons from the sky. Itziar knows this island needs a Guardian--children are being snatched under the cover of storm and darkness--but can she save them without losing herself?
A Small Kindness: A Short Story
Price: Free! Words: 1,920. Language: American English. Published: March 4, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The potter-mage down the lane seems intent on putting Bram out of business, but when Bram offers a small kindness to a stranger, will it help or hurt his efforts to thwart his rival's plan?
Running Into the Rain: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,340. Language: American English. Published: December 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Adventure » Action
(5.00 from 1 review)
On the run from the citymen, intergalactic spy Greg Meredith has one hope of figuring out who is responsible for blowing his cover. He needs to escape his enemies and review the data on his neurochip. Running toward the ranchlands in the rain, he will encounter unexpected allies and enemies before he uncovers the truth.
Changing Keys: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,150. Language: American English. Published: March 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Everyone thinks Niall is dead, which leads him to believe he can finally get his life back on track. But when his old enemies return with a plan that involves a dangerous magical update, Niall must choose between the safety of those closest to him and the woman he loved and lost.
Retirement: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,160. Language: American English. Published: July 1, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
With the intergalactic war over, they were supposed to be enjoying retirement. Instead, Mona learns that her husband has died in a gravcar accident, leaving her to hunt his killers. But the couple has too many enemies, and she doesn’t know where to start. She'll have to untangle this new threat before she can retire in peace.
Sorcery & Spaceships: A Collection
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 32,630. Language: American English. Published: November 15, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
From pirates to dragons, these stories include spaceships and magic, covering a range of genres from fantasy to science fiction to romance. Containing debts and duels, family and friendships, loss and love, this collection is ideal for the reader that is interested in a little bit of everything.
Captain Sable's Crew: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,190. Language: American English. Published: September 7, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Sea adventures
Some would call him a pirate, but Captain Devlin Sable tries not to call himself much of anything. He's more concerned with putting together a reliable crew. However, the Empire has other ideas--it wants him dead, and it's willing to pay in gold.
H²O: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,350. Language: American English. Published: May 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Love, betrayal, loss, and regret. She refuses to cry over the man she once loved. But he asked her to have one last drink for him, and at the very least, she owes him that.
Sparkles: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,630. Language: American English. Published: February 7, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Thomas was having a bad day. And that was before his ship started drifting toward a Molasses storm.
Trying to Fly: A Novelette
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,890. Language: American English. Published: July 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Chiara's parents were taken by the Guardians when she was a child, and she never felt like she belonged on her aunt and uncle's farm. They fear the power she wields, but Chiara intends to marry a nice farmer and let them forget she even exists. Or, that was her plan until a stranger fell from the sky and disrupted all of their lives.
Nothing Altered: A Short Story
Price: Free! Words: 3,110. Language: American English. Published: March 12, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
With the southern portion of the kingdom in rebellion, the Crown has begun accepting commoners as candidates for its elite fighting force, the Prince's Legion. Tyna decides to ask if they are also willing to take a woman.
Racing the Sand & Konstantin: Two Short Stories
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,580. Language: American English. Published: August 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Includes "Racing the Sand" (a fantasy short story) and "Konstantin" (a science fiction short story) ***NOTE: both stories are also available individually***
Konstantin: A Short Story
Price: Free! Words: 3,190. Language: American English. Published: May 23, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
(5.00 from 1 review)
When his brother falls for a pretty face and unwittingly lets a threat on board, it is up to Konstantin to stop the hacker before it is too late. There's just one problem—Konstantin is the ship, with his brain hardwired to its systems. By attacking the ship's computer, the hacker is attacking him, and in order to gain complete control, she just might have to shut him down for good.
Racing the Sand: A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,640. Language: American English. Published: May 7, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Someone--or something--is attacking travelers on the caravan road. But Rastaban doesn't know that. He wants to start someplace new, where no one knows about the power he inherited from his mother. So he walks away, leaving his brother to cross the desert alone. When Rastaban hears rumors about the attacks, he abandons his plans and races across the desert in an effort to reach his brother in time.

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