K. R. Gastreich, Author

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  • Cover Reveal: Daughter of Aithne

    I’m very excited today to share the new cover for the third book of the Silver Web Trilogy: DAUGHTER OF AITHNE, winner of the OZMA Award for fantasy fiction from Chanticleer International Book Awards. It’s a coincidence, but an appropriate one, that this cover reveal comes on September 21, the UN International Day of Peace.…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    September 21, 2021
    fantasy
  • Cover Reveal: Sword of Shadows

    Aaaand here she is (drumroll please): The thrilling new cover for SWORD OF SHADOWS, Book 2 of The Silver Web. This design ties in with the cover for EOLYN, revealed last week. Also from ARavenDesigns.com, this cover again features the Silver Web, a magical medallion that weaves the fates of the characters into a single…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    September 10, 2021
    fantasy
    magic
  • The Power of Hope

    The cover reveal for SWORD OF SHADOWS, Book 2 of the Silver Web, is scheduled for September 10. A malevolent empire unleashes the Naether Demons to ravage the land. Can the forest witch Eolyn save her people – and conquer the demons of her own heart? Here’s a trailer with a sneak preview of the…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    September 6, 2021
    fantasy
  • Cover Reveal: EOLYN (Book 1 of The Silver Web)

    Today’s the day! I’m very excited to launch the new covers for the Silver Web Trilogy, beginning with Book 1: EOLYN. The trilogy’s new look was designed by Autumn M. Birt at ARavenDesign.com. Each cover will feature the Silver Web, an amulet made of spider silk that carries magical powers in Eolyn’s world. Next week,…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    September 1, 2021
    fantasy
  • Fall Semester Prep

    I’ve faced some challenges these past couple weeks that have made it difficult to keep up with online activity. I have a wrist injury that has forced me, temporarily, to work with one hand. This makes certain tasks like typing much more difficult. I’m trying to view this as a character-building experience. Certainly, it’s given…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    August 16, 2021
    fantasy, life
    Covid Life, Covid19
  • A New Look for EOLYN

    I mentioned in an earlier post that I’ve commissioned new cover designs for The Silver Web Trilogy. Autumn M. Birt, ecologist, author, AND artist, is hard at work on the project now. I’m so excited about what she’s put together! I can’t help but give you a little hint of the new look – with…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    July 30, 2021
    Eolyn, fantasy, magic, The Silver Web, Women and Fantasy
  • SWORD OF SHADOWS Kindle Countdown

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    July 23, 2021
    dark fantasy, Eolyn, fantasy, Sword of Shadows, The Silver Web, Women and Fantasy, women warriors
    epic fantasy, fantasy, magic, witches
  • Query Letters: The Basics

    A query letter should: Place your work within the market, Provide a brief, compelling description of the manuscript, and Share relevant information about you as an author. Each of these essential functions corresponds to one paragraph. All three paragraphs are assembled to craft the full letter. Taken together, the entire letter should fit on a…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    July 20, 2021
    creative writing, fantasy, publishing, querying, writing
    amquerying, queries, query letters
  • To Query or Not to Query

    I had an interesting exchange with author Sierra Godfrey (@sierragodfrey on Instagram) that got me thinking about the whole question of querying. Sierra posted a great “pep talk post” encouraging authors to get their work into the querying cue. I, too, am an advocate for querying, though I understand why many authors are reluctant to…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    June 25, 2021
    creative writing, fantasy, publishing, querying, writing
    publishing, querying
  • EOLYN’s Day in the Sun

    EOLYN has made the Amazon Best Sellers list, occupying the No. 1 slots for “Sword and Sorcery” and “Epic Fantasy.” She also reached the top 100 Kindle Best Sellers overall, slipping into slot 100 this morning. It’s been a thrilling weekend, watching her rise through the ranks. Thank you to everyone who took a moment…

    Karin Rita Gastreich

    June 21, 2021
    fantasy
    fantasy, magic
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