Candy Rae

Biography

Candy Rae has been an avid reader since childhood, with fantasy and science fiction appearing on her bookshelf in her first year of university when a friend introduced her to talking dragons. All her life, she has wanted to write, but it wasn’t until Christmas Day in 2003 that she sat down and started planning the book that, after many revisions, became the first book in the Planet Wolf series: Wolves and War.

As a former accountant, Candy was notorious among her family for elongating her commute home by parking in a safe space and starting to write, having got into the habit of carrying a notebook with her wherever she went, a habit she continues to this day. When she’s not writing, her hobbies include knitting, tapestry, and trying to figure out ‘whodunnit’ in murder mysteries.

Candy lives in Ayrshire, Scotland, with her large black cat, Sammy, and her Labrador-Corgi cross, Alex. She writes her books in British English with a Scottish flavour.

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Series

Flying Colours
The Community and the Alliance of Six are at war and both the freedom and survival of intelligent non-humanoids across the galaxy hang in the balance. Who will prevail? Will Rybak ever be the same?
Rascals and Renegades
Price: $2.99 USD.
Outlaws and Overlords
Price: $2.99 USD.
Sparkles and Sphinxes
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Multiverse Muddle
This world is not ours alone. We share it with the Cuetiachtli, the Children of the Gods. The Goddess Flidais has charged the kindred of our world, the Faie, with defending us from her vindictive sister, Cailleach, whose determination to take the place of Flidais would have devastating consequences should she succeed. The Faie must work together with the kindred of other worlds to protect the Sixth World from the threat of Cailleach. But with the importance of heritage, the eerie foreshadowing of ancient texts, and the finicky nature of the multiverse to contend with, working together is the least of their troubles.
Vampyre Crypt
Price: $2.99 USD.
Faie Castle
Price: $3.49 USD.
Surtr Chasm
Price: $3.49 USD.
Demon Citadel
Price: $3.99 USD.
Sammy the Cat
Sammy the Cat likes writing books, especially if he can poke fun at the dog he lives with. He knows that his humans can be very funny and likes to write about them too. Although his lack of fingers hampers his writing, he has found that his human is a reasonable substitute.
Cat in Charge
Price: $2.49 USD.
Cat at Christmas
Price: $1.99 USD.
Dog Not in Charge
Price: $2.49 USD.
Dragon Wulf
It all started with Planet Wolf. The former inhabitants of Rybak are beginning a new life on a new world, looking forward to a lifetime of peace. Unfortunately for them, the Community has other ideas.
Journey and Jeopardy
Price: $0.99 USD.
Gossamer and Grass
Price: $2.99 USD.
Flames and Freedom
Price: $2.99 USD.
T'Quel Magic
Kirsty is a university student whose mother has gone missing. Desperate to find her, her search leads her into a world of time travel, magic, and mystery. This is a world of untold wonder, a world where legend becomes reality, and nothing is as it seems.
Ephemeral Boundary
Price: $0.99 USD.
Enduring Barrier
Price: $2.49 USD.
Eternal Bulwark
Price: $2.49 USD.
Planet Wolf
Enter the world of Rybak, where the grass is purple and its human colonisers live side by side with its native species: large, horse-like wolves with the ability to communicate telepathically. This is the story of the planet, its inhabitants, and its history. This is Planet Wolf.
Wolves and War
Price: $0.99 USD.
Conflict and Courage
Price: $2.99 USD.
Homage and Honour
Price: $2.99 USD.
Dragons and Destiny
Price: $2.99 USD.
Valour and Victory
Price: $2.99 USD.
Ambition and Alavidha
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Sparkles and Sphinxes
Series: Flying Colours. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 159,580. Language: English (Scottish dialect). Published: August 23, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The stunning conclusion to not only the Flying Colours trilogy but also the Planet Wolf saga sees Planet Rybak at the centre of inter-planetary strife. The Yeoverlurd threat is closer than ever, and the Community and the Alliance of Six have joined forces. When new information comes to light, and with a volcanic eruption looming on the horizon, they must work together to ensure their survival.
Demon Citadel
Series: The Multiverse Muddle. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 92,100. Language: English (Scottish dialect). Published: December 24, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The last stand in the fight for the freedom of the sixth world looms, and with danger lurking around every corner, every decision made by the Faie and their allies could mean the difference between survival and desolation. Can they save the Sixth World from the Goddess Cailleach’s tyranny?
Surtr Chasm
Series: The Multiverse Muddle. Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 64,430. Language: British English. Published: July 27, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Though those searching close in on Cailleach’s Stronghold, this may no longer be enough. Despite setbacks, Cailleach grows stronger, her influence spreading as the Faie and their fellow kindred are left wondering just how much they’re willing to sacrifice to protect the Sixth World, and turning to the past to save the future.
Faie Castle
Series: The Multiverse Muddle. Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 62,800. Language: British English. Published: July 6, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Working together with kindred of the other worlds, the Faie’s search for Cailleach’s Stronghold continues with exploratory parties dispatched to other worlds, at the mercy of the multiverse. Faie legionaries and researchers work tirelessly to protect the Sixth World from Cailleach’s Kobold and Spriggan, but progress is slow. Is working together enough?
Vampyre Crypt
Series: The Multiverse Muddle. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,640. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
From his castle in the Scottish Highlands, the king of the Faie must act to protect this planet from the tyranny of the Goddess Cailleach, but with Faie children across the world dreaming of Auld Lang Syne and the Kobold and Spriggan wreaking havoc in Cailleach's name, the Faie forces are spread thin. Thankfully, this world is not alone.
Outlaws and Overlords
Series: Flying Colours, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 124,820. Language: English. Published: September 2, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
A tale about a hitherto nebulous but emerging threat from another galaxy. Who are these new aliens? Why are they interested in our galaxy? Who are they in league with? And what do they want with Rybak?
Dog Not in Charge
Series: Sammy the Cat. Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 35,210. Language: British English. Published: July 19, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
"Despite what they might say to the contrary, it is easy to get a cat to play." This book is ‘written’ by Alex the Dog helped by Sammy the Cat, ‘edited’ by Candy Rae. Alex is a real dog. He has a lot to say about being in charge, life and attitudes to life. Sammy the Cat ‘helped’ Alex write the book. He knows all things exist for the benefit of cats and is sure he is in charge.
Rascals and Renegades
Series: Flying Colours, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 97,800. Language: British English. Published: October 25, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
The Community and the Alliance of Six are at war. Who will prevail: those acting in pursuit of order at the expense of freedom, or those who believe above all else that freedom is non-negotiable? This is a story about kidnappings, pirates, space battles, warriors, aliens, planetary exploration, and government corruption.
Cat at Christmas
Series: Sammy the Cat. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,800. Language: British English. Published: September 4, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
This book is written by Sammy the Cat, edited for public consumption by Candy Rae. Sammy is a real cat. This is the story of Tree Bobble Time, from his perspective. Christmas is celebrated for the benefit of cats. Humans would do well to remember this. He sees the Christmas world from the perspective that all things belong to cats, including presents, food, and the tree.
Cat in Charge
Series: Sammy the Cat. Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 24,280. Language: British English. Published: September 4, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Holiday » Humorous
This book is written by Sammy the Cat, edited for public consumption by Candy Rae. Sammy is a real cat. This is the story of his life, from his perspective. He also knows exactly how to manipulate the world around him with the mantra, all things belong to cats. All things exist for the benefit of cats. This includes humans.
Kill by Cure
Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 143,360. Language: British English. Published: December 2, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical
‘Kill by Cure’ is a gripping story about a deadly and nefarious plot set in the past, present and future, a time hopping mystery adventure packed with war, conspiracy, betrayal, friendship, danger, excitement, rhymes, riddles and clues. Can you work out who’s behind it all before the characters do? Can you tell who the villains are before they are exposed?
Flames and Freedom
Series: Dragon Wulf, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 154,720. Language: British English. Published: December 30, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Return to Planet Wolf. The Community’s mission to extinguish freedom everywhere in the galaxy is relentless. Despite recent defeats and setbacks its leaders have a plan to turn the tables on the rebellious Dragon Wulf. At the very centre of their plan is Rybak. The Vada, the Lindars and the Kohorts must go back to save the people they left behind, no matter what the cost may be.
Gossamer and Grass
Series: Dragon Wulf, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 108,350. Language: British English. Published: December 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
The Vada’s Fifteenth Ryzck goes into action again, this time to help save a species enslaved by a greedy, profiteering association known as the Community. They meet new friends along the way, friends who will become allies as the Community sets out to destroy them all. Never in their history have the Lind, Larg, Diaglon and their human friends been in so much danger.
Journey and Jeopardy
Series: Dragon Wulf, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 93,070. Language: British English. Published: February 21, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(4.00 from 1 review)
The galaxy is enormous. There is intelligent, alien life out there. Events have already been set in motion. An implacable, impersonal, grasping enemy is about to be revealed. The wolf-like Lind and Larg, the dragon-like Lai and their human friends are beginning a new life on a new world. When their space ships land on Planet Tak they believe they have left war behind forever. They are wrong.
Eternal Bulwark
Series: T'Quel Magic, Book 3. Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 123,940. Language: British English. Published: September 19, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
The mainland elves are trying to stop the enemy gaining control of the route between the worlds of elf and man. Kirsty and her companions have already travelled into the past during their quest to find the jewels that will seal the route. Now they must go back in time again - to the era of the Iceni Queen Boudica and the Ninth Roman Legion in a desperate search for the final three.
Enduring Barrier
Series: T'Quel Magic, Book 2. Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 148,300. Language: British English. Published: July 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Kirsty hadn't expected the trail to take her to another world, historical disappearances, magical interferences and a talking cat. She must solve the mystery and learn how use her abilities. She and her companions must use everything at their disposal to thwart the enemy and restore the magical barrier. This is a time travelling, fantasy adventure with a difference - the past cannot be changed.
Ephemeral Boundary
Series: T'Quel Magic, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 89,230. Language: British English. Published: July 13, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
When Kirsty arrives home from university her mother has disappeared. Armed with a ring, a dagger and a book of puzzling quotations, Kirsty must find her. She doesn't expect the trail to lead her into a world not her own - a dangerous, magical world inhabited by people and creatures of history and legend. This is a time travelling, fantasy adventure with a difference - the past cannot be changed.
Ambition and Alavidha
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 6. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 111,470. Language: English. Published: December 2, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
The Planet Wolf Series: The Finale - Trouble is brewing in the Islands where an ambitious King has grandiose plans for planetary dominance. The Larg of the southern continent are acting strangely. Tension and distrust are growing between Humans and the Lind on the northern continent. Many believe war is inevitable. This time Planet Wolf is under threat from within. Can it survive?
Tales and Tails
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 8. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 94,880. Language: British English. Published: February 27, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Stories from Planet Wolf: Characters old and new. Thirty-six new stories, some contemporary with the five books in the series, others not. What happened to Tara and Kolyei after the Battle of Trumpet Keep? How do the telepathic Lind search for their human life-partners? What is it like to be a slave-child in the Kingdom of Murdoch? Life-bondings, pirate raids, cadets training, murders and more.
Paws and Planets
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 7. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 50,060. Language: British English. Published: November 28, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Planet Wolf: The Prequels. Three species. How did the non-natives arrive on Planet Wolf? Why? Dragons gold, green, red, blue and black. Dying planets; eons apart. Origins of human dragonlore. Courage, conflict and perseverance. Talking wolves. Spaceship convoys. Storm in space. Death of a spaceship. Children of the Wolves. Spoiler Alert: this book should be read after Valour and Victory.
Valour and Victory
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 5. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 114,920. Language: British English. Published: November 11, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(3.00 from 1 review)
The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 5 - For eons the terrifying predators known as the Dglai have been journeying, stripping planets of their resources and massacring the inhabitants. Their gigantic spaceship is about to land on Planet Wolf. Dragons, Wolves and Humans must fight to stop them, to save their three species. Which side, with valour, will win the victory? 2013 Edition.
Dragons and Destiny
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 118,170. Language: British English. Published: October 23, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.00 from 1 review)
The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 4 - The northern humans and their telepathic, four-pawed friends are no strangers to war, but a new, far deadlier enemy is approaching. Can they find out how to defeat the aliens before time runs out? Are the legends based on truth? Are there hidden wings on the third continent? What secrets have the northern wolves been keeping from their human friends? 2013 Edition
Homage and Honour
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 125,680. Language: British English. Published: September 12, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.00 from 1 review)
The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 3 - Dynastical crisis looms in the Kingdom of Murdoch. The war-loving, wolf-like Larg of the southern continent are plotting the destructon of the free north. Four young people, life-bonded with their telepathic Lind partners of the northern continent have dedicated their lives to stopping them. Will the quartet make a difference? Can they? 2013 Edition
Conflict and Courage
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 129,960. Language: British English. Published: August 17, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.60 from 5 reviews)
The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 2 - The colonists and their telepathic, wolf-like friends have survived their first battle. Those life-bonded have dedicated their lives to the defence of the free north. The southern armies are reeling from their defeat and Aoalvaldr, the disgraced enemy commander, has vowed revenge. What dangers lurk beyond the horizon? Another battle, another war? 2013 Edition.
Wolves and War
Series: Planet Wolf, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 121,090. Language: British English. Published: August 2, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
(4.60 from 5 reviews)
The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 1 - An imaginary world somewhere in the galaxy with two warring continents inhabited by large, intelligent, telepathic, wolf-like creatures. Find out what happens when two refugee spaceships arrive. Will human and wolf learn how to co-exist? Can they? Planet Wolf is about to change forever. 2013 Edition.

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Smashwords book reviews by Candy Rae

  • Legend of the White Dragon: Legends on April 01, 2011

    Really excellent book, so good that I've bought the rest of the series and can't wait to read them. Well written and the story makes you not want to put it down until you've read just one more page!
  • Symbiosis on April 01, 2011

    A very cleverly crafted story and well written. I enjoyed it a lot
  • Love Immortal on April 01, 2011

    I was nervous about reading this book. Vampires scare me (a throwback to the black and white horror films from my youth) but the reveiews were good so I downloaded it to give it a try. So very glad that I took the change. This was great book and like the other reviewers I am looking forward to the next one.
  • Legend of the White Dragon: Legacies on April 01, 2011

    I've spent the most part of this day reading this book after enjoying the previous one, nor was I disappointed ... it's even better! Well done Melanie
  • Legend of the White Dragon: Destiny on April 13, 2011

    Like the others in the series, this is a must have read.