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Carolyn Kephart

Biography

About the author: Early life as a military brat gave Carolyn Kephart an appreciation of nomadic lifestyles, a fascination with world cultures, and close-up insights into the warrior mentality and its manifestations, all of which influence her work. She loves things that nourish the spirit and widen the mind.

Visit http://carolynkephart.blogspot.com for her latest writings and random epiphanies.

Kephart's epic fantasy duology WYSARD and LORD BROTHER received critical acclaim for its literary merit and timeless themes. THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC now combines both volumes in a single book, now in a revised and emended 2024 edition.

QUEEN OF TIME looks at the Faust legend through a magic realism lens, with a female protagonist.

PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES is a collection of Kephart's short fiction previously published in e-zines, plus a bonus tale.

Visit http://carolynkephart.com for first chapters and more.

Where to find Carolyn Kephart online

Website: http://carolynkephart.com
Twitter: @carolynkephart
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Blog: http://carolynkephart.blogspot.com/

Where to buy in print

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Books

Shojo by
Price: Free! Words: 5,100. Language: English. Published: July 11, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
A disillusioned author rediscovers her sense of wonder at a fantasy convention in Japan during the mid-autumn festival.
At The Core Of The Happy Apple: A Mystery Solved by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,170. Language: English. Published: December 4, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Antiques & Collectibles » Toys » General, Nonfiction » General reference » Curiosities & wonders
Fantasy author Carolyn Kephart exposes the inner workings of a Fisher Price wobble toy popular in the 70s and now highly collectible.
Queen of Time by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,230. Language: English. Published: August 31, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Literature » Literary
Classics professor Lucasta Hilary's lackluster routine in Midwest academia changes forever thanks to seeming quirks of fate that bring her beauty and fame, but her good fortune soon proves to be very far from heaven sent. Two eternal adversaries seek to alter her destiny in a struggle that spans eons, culminating in demonic combat where temptation, damnation, and redemption inextricably entwine.
PenTangle: Five Pointed Fables by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 17,750. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
This short story collection brings together five tales from tilted views, previously published in ezines. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy duology WYSARD and LORD BROTHER, and QUEEN OF TIME, magic realism that takes the Faust legend in new directions.
Last Laughter by
Price: Free! Words: 3,420. Language: English. Published: September 22, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
A wicked court jester gets his comeuppance in this cautionary tale, first published in Silver Blade Fantasy Quarterly. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC and the contemporary magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME. 'Last Laughter' is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.
Everafter Acres by
Price: Free! Words: 5,080. Language: English. Published: September 12, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Happily Ever After isn’t always perfect, but dark knights can be illuminating. A wryly humorous fall-themed fairy tale, first published in Luna Station Quarterly. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC and the contemporary magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME. This short story is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.
The Heart's Desire by
Price: Free! Words: 4,120. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
A government scryer's life is a prison until she discovers the ultimate secret language. This poignant near-future tale examines the boundaries between love and freedom. THE HEART'S DESIRE is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.
The Kind Gods by
Price: Free! Words: 1,930. Language: English. Published: March 6, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Historical » Ancient
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Did the old gods really die? A warrior seeks answers at the burial-mound of his greatest enemy in this Norse-themed elegy, first published in Bewildering Stories. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC and the contemporary magic realism novel QUEEN OF TIME. 'The Kind Gods' is part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES.
Lord Brother: Part Two of The Ryel Saga (Revised and Expanded) by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 138,510. Language: English. Published: August 28, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Literature » Literary
"Intricately layered and exotic" ~Robin Hobb Lord Adept Ryel Mirai continues his search for the lost Art that will rescue his mentor from the wraithworld of the Void, but a vengeful power likewise imprisoned commands the wysard's cruel rival to find the spell first. LORD BROTHER is Part Two of the critically acclaimed Ryel Saga duology, begun with WYSARD.
Wysard: Part One of The Ryel Saga (Revised and Expanded) by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 95,370. Language: English. Published: August 28, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Literature » Literary
"Intricately layered and exotic" ~Robin Hobb - Ryel Mirai seeks the lost Art that will release his beloved mentor from the wraithworld of the Void, but a vengeful power likewise imprisoned commands the wysard's deadliest rival to find the spell first. Dangers, joys, and temptations throng the wysard's path in this critically acclaimed epic fantasy, concluded in the second part, LORD BROTHER.
Regenerated by
Price: Free! Words: 3,780. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Cela had always hoped she'd find Jorgen again someday...but was this really Jorgen? A tenderly bitter tale of love and changes first published in Quantum Muse, and part of the collection PENTANGLE: FIVE POINTED FABLES. Carolyn Kephart is the author of the acclaimed epic fantasy duology WYSARD and LORD BROTHER, available in a single volume as THE RYEL SAGA: A TALE OF LOVE AND MAGIC.

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