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Book Description

When a long-forgotten threat starts to reemerge, one man stands as the last defense against darkness…

Jerrol Haven serves his king without question. When he finds evidence of corruption and is attacked, the loyal soldier’s mind spins after his touch of a sacred tree awakens the dormant spirit of a three-thousand-year-old protector. But he fears he has failed after the crown prince accuses him of treason and orders his execution…

Fleeing the city, Jerrol is stunned when the goddess appears to him, appoints him captain of her warriors, and charges him with a quest to find artifacts that can save the realm. And as he runs into danger and more betrayals, the steadfast hero discovers a rare gift that may be the world’s only hope…

Can Jerrol rally the forces of good to stop a rising evil?

Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the Sentinal epic fantasy series. If you like endearing characters, immersive world-building, and gritty conflict, then you’ll love Helen Garraway’s award-winning tale.

Buy Sentinals Awaken to restore the guardians today!

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Sentinals Origins Part One is live!

The first part of the prequel to the award winning Sentinal Series, Sentinals Origins, launched today, May 5th, 2025.

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Sentinals Origins Part One was the recipient of a Five Star Readers Favourite book review by Jamie Michele

Medieval village scene, sunrise in the sky, golden glow. palace with spires in the sky line, along with towers from the Chapterhouse. Man stands in the foreground, back to the viewer.

‘Helen Garraway’s Sentinals Origins is an excellent fantasy with a lot of moving parts, each of which melds perfectly into the origin story that the author creates for the rest of the series. Birler’s growth is really well done, as he evolves from an uncertain, impoverished young man into a competent and self-assured cadet. The intense relationship between Guerlaire and Leyandrii brings a unique sizzle, and sparks fly when Garraway allows us into the more intimate moments. The setting details are striking. I love the juxtaposition of the beauty of the temple, contrasting against the grim, impoverished reality of Harbourtown, both of which stand out as entrenched social divides. Ways of life vary, and as a reader with total wanderlust, the Terolian nomadic culture and its reliance on the sun, sand, and stars for navigation, and its reverence for family are really lovely. The Ascendants, who seek to control and corrupt, are worthy antagonists in a powerful story that makes me want to carry on. Very highly recommended.‘

Book Description

Wild magic is rife in the world of Remargaren and a shadowy group of dissidents have discovered how to exploit the power for their own purposes.

The goddess, Leyandrii, and her Captain, Guerlaire, must face down this new threat and protect the people from unseen dangers. As Guerlaire learns to wield his own power, three new cadets with the potential to change the world are beginning their journey to become Lady’s Rangers.

Drawn from the back streets of Vespers, a young boy is thrust into a world beyond his comprehension. Battling bigotry and violence, Birler will need to navigate the Rangers’ Academy while grappling with unexpected ties of friendship, a tantalising found family, and embrace ancient magical powers.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and family is set against a backdrop of bigotry and violence in a world where wild magic can precariously tip the balance. Birler and his new friends will have to fight their own battles, not only to earn the right to become rangers but to help Leyandrii and Guerlaire restore the natural balance and defend their world.

Sentinals Origins Part One receives a Readers’ Favorite Five Star review!

The first part of the prequel to the award winning Sentinal Series, Sentinals Origins, which launches on May 5th, 2025, and has just been awarded a Five Star review from Readers’ Favorite.

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Editorial Book Review:

By Jamie Michele

Sentinals Origins by Helen Garraway is part one of the fantasy series Sentinals. In Remargaren, unchecked wild magic threatens stability as a covert faction rises, seeking to twist its forces for their own gain. Leyandrii, a goddess charged with safeguarding the realm, and her captain, Guerlaire, confront the growing danger while Guerlaire masters new abilities. At the same time, three cadets embark on rigorous training to join the Lady’s Rangers. Among them, Birler, a boy from Vespers, faces hostility and unfamiliar challenges within the Academy. He must navigate prejudice, build trust among fellow trainees, and awaken dormant powers linked to the world’s ancient magic. As conflict escalates, Birler and his comrades must not only complete their training but also stand with Leyandrii and Guerlaire to prevent the forces of chaos from overtaking their world.  

Helen Garraway’s Sentinals Origins is an excellent fantasy with a lot of moving parts, each of which melds perfectly into the origin story that the author creates for the rest of the series. Birler’s growth is really well done, as he evolves from an uncertain, impoverished young man into a competent and self-assured cadet. The intense relationship between Guerlaire and Leyandrii brings a unique sizzle, and sparks fly when Garraway allows us into the more intimate moments. The setting details are striking. I love the juxtaposition of the beauty of the temple, contrasting against the grim, impoverished reality of Harbourtown, both of which stand out as entrenched social divides. Ways of life vary, and as a reader with total wanderlust, the Terolian nomadic culture and its reliance on the sun, sand, and stars for navigation, and its reverence for family are really lovely. The Ascendants, who seek to control and corrupt, are worthy antagonists in a powerful story that makes me want to carry on. Very highly recommended.

Book Review Alert: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White

Reviewed: April 19th, 2025
Released: January 2nd, 2025
Genre: Fantasy Murder Mystery

For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the Emperor’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain.

Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. Except one: Ganymedes Piscero – class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.

But when a beloved heir is murdered, every one of these powerful people becomes a suspect.

Now Ganymedes – alone and vulnerable without a Blessing – must become the hero he was never born to be.

With the body-count rising, can he unmask the killer before they reach the shore? Read My Thoughts…

Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for the Sentinals Origins Part One launch!

Closes: Thursday May 1st 2025 11.59pm PST
USA Only, see Goodreads for T&C’s

Join me as I celebrate the forthcoming launch of Sentinals Origins Part One by giving away 100 ebooks of Sentinals Origins Part One.

Enter Giveaway here.

Sentinals Origins – Part One

On preorder now

Releases: May 5th, 2025.

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Set three thousand years prior to Sentinals Awaken, the first book in the Sentinals Series, the prequel part one delves into Leyandrii’s world before she acted to protect her people against the shadowy threat of the ascendants.

Here we get to meet Guerlaire, his friends Chryll, Anter and many more. We find out how Tagerill, Serill and Birler first meet and join them in their trials and tribulations to become a Lady’s Ranger.

Interwined is the great love story of Leyandrii and Guerlaire and how they both strive to protect the other against those who oppose them.

Part One will be available May 5th, 2025, and Part Two as soon as I can finish it, but it will be in 2025.

Last 24 hours to back the Reign of Dragons Kickstarter!

Three full page colour artwork stretch goals are unlocked for Eileen Mueller, RM Krogman and R.M. Schultz. Do you want more? Then next up are specially commissioned artwork for Rocco Levitas and JDL Rosell.

Back the Kickstarter now!

Kickstarter runs until April 14th, 2025.

Wow! Just wow – this is the specially commissioned artwork created by the amazing Ertaç Altinoz for Eileen Mueller’s story, “Javelina’s Dragon”.

Full Page colour art for R.M Krogman

Commissioned artist: Joe Requesa

Full Page colour art for R.M Schultz

Commissioned artist: Joe Requesa

Next stretch goal – artwork for Rocco Levitas’s story: “Downscaled”.

Can we get to $30k?? Next stretch goal – artwork for JDL Rosell’s story: “The Dying Heart of Hope”.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic fantasy, LitRPG to dark fantasy or noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Venture into luxurious epic fantasy, where master crafters of dragons give you an epic blast of illustrations and short stories from diverse perspectives. Ranging from warm-hearted lessons to rip-roaring action, this anthology will remind you why you fell in love with the epic fantasy genre in the first place.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

Enter the International Giveaway for the Sentinals Origins Part One launch!

Starts: Saturday April 12th, 2025 at 12 midday BST
Closes: Saturday May 3rd, 2025 midnight BST
Winner announced midday BST May 4th, 2025
Open Internationally, One winner, Over 18 only

Join me as I celebrate the forthcoming launch of Sentinals Origins Part One with many of my friends in the writing community. Thank you to these generous authors for donating one of their books to the grand prize. Enter the launch giveaway by following the authors on social media or by signing up to their newsletter. The more authors you follow, the more entries you recieve.

One randomly drawn reader will win a signed paperback of Sentinals Origins and SIXTEEN amazing fantasy ebooks.

Enter Giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/1rjd9z3/sentinals-origins-part-one-launch-giveaway

Prize list:

Signed Paperback:

Sentinals Origins by Helen Garraway

Ebooks:

The Last Ranger by JDL Rosell

The Last Dragon Knight by Tim Akers

Secrets of the Deep by Marisa Noelle

The Sword Digez by Stephen Prendergast

Soul Cage by Luke Schulz

Season of the Dragon by Natalie Wright

Liberation by RM Krogman

The Iron Crown by LL Macrae

The Magic Keepers by EL Williams

When Darkness Hunts the Dawn by MH Woodscourt

Breaking of Realms by Jasmine Young

Bandalore by DK Girl

The Half Torn Page by David Palin

The Seam of Eternity by Rocco Levitas

Whispers of a World Breaker by Corey Ratliff

Title TBC by Eileen Mueller

Sentinals Origins – Part One

On preorder now

Releases: May 5th, 2025.

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Interwined is the great love story of Leyandrii and Guerlaire and how they both strive to protect the other against those who oppose them.

Part One will be available May 5th, 2025, and Part Two as soon as I can finish it, but it will be in 2025.

Reign of Dragons Kickstarter Sprayed Edges Funded!

And the sprayed edges are funded. They are so pretty. I can’t wait to see them in real life!! Thank you to everyone who backed our kickstarter, you did it!

Next goal is colour artwork for one of our authors, Eileen Mueller’s Javelina’s Dragon.

Javelina’s Dragon is a Riders of Fire Dragon Masters side story about a character one of Eileen’s readers helped create. When Javelina, a circus acrobat, meets Xarian, the dragon rider sent to investigate her ex-lover’s murder, Javelina’s life is turned upside-down—and not just on the trapeze.

Back the Kickstarter now!

Kickstarter runs until April 14th, 2025.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic, to LitRPG to noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

Watch this space for some Author spotlights and more information about each author’s story. Get to know the authors and find a new fantasy series to read today.

Author Interview: Jasmine Young. Co-organiser of the Reign of Dragons Kickstarter and author of the Realm Breaker series.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

Book Review Alert: Retrieve by Sarah Addison-Fox

Reviewed: April 3rd, 2024
Released: December 26th, 2018
Genre: Epic Fantasy

What if the job you took to stay alive might be what kills you?

Kade knows what it is to suffer. He knows what it’s like to lose everything and everyone around him.

His job in a Stormer Unit guarantees not just his survival in the decimated country of Azetaria, but his sister Meg’s.

Even if it means facing the Numachi warriors baying for his blood, he’ll do what it takes to keep her safe.

Hadley is alone and surviving the only way she knows how. By hiding where predators won’t find her and scavenging enough just to keep her alive.

When desperation drives Hadley to search for her missing brother, she mistakenly accepts the offer of recruitment into the Stormer’s camp, only to be partnered with Kade and sent as a scout into Numachi territory.

The intimidating young Stormer may just know where her brother has gone. But can they stay alive long enough to find him? Read My Thoughts…

Book Review Alert: Remedial Magic by Nathan Gregg

Reviewed: March 28th, 2025
Released: April 25th, 2022
Genre: Fantasy – Coming of Age

A broken man finds a new life teaching magic. But can he keep it?
As a washed-up and forgotten sorcerer, Aldric’s only goal in life is to get drunk enough to forget his tragic past. That is, until his friends coerce him into a teaching position at one of the most prestigious magic academies in the world. Now he’s saddled with the responsibility of teaching four new pupils, all of whom wonder who this brilliant yet unorthodox man truly is.

But Aldric’s past demons aren’t gone. They’ve only been lying in wait. As wars, rulers and politics of the past all begin to catch up with him, Aldric’s newfound place to belong is threatened by the very things he’s been trying to escape.

It’s time for Aldric to finally confront his history. And learn some new lessons himself. Read My Thoughts…