Hello friend! On the first official day back from my wedding and travel time-off, it is my pleasure today to host the cover reveal for Trials of the Innermost by Jonathan Fuller and Kristina Kelly. Many thanks to the publisher for giving me this opportunity to collaborate with them and showcase the first book of an upcoming Science Fiction Fantasy series, The Etherea Cycle. Let’s feast our eyes on the cover of the book and learn more about the authors!
Trials of the Innermost
Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy
Release Date: May 26, 2023
Publisher: Hansen House
A cataclysm shattered the world of Etherea into three distinct realms: one of light, one of dark, and one of twilight. Years of war and bloodshed followed, until the establishment of the Trials of the Innermost, a journey of learning and cooperation undertaken by six of the brightest young men and women from across the realms. The Trials have helped to preserve a fragile peace, but that is now threatened by the emergence of a warrior from the realm of darkness who has the power to consume life itself. The warrior, Kharnek, is sent to the Trials on a mission of sabotage which his companion, a pacifistic priest, suspects. They develop feelings for one another and Kharnek begins to question the rightness of his homeland’s actions. But, his change of heart may come too late. He can no longer control the alien power within him, and its hunger for life threatens all of Etherea. Kharnek must learn to trust the other participants in the Trials, for only they can save him–and their world–from the menace he harbors.
Content notes: Fight scenes, mild graphic violence, discussions of death.
Learn more about the collaborations of the two authors on their joint website and Twitter.
Add the book to your Goodreads shelf or preorder at the publisher’s website.
About the Authors
Kristina Kelly
Since childhood, writing stories on her mother’s typewriter or trying to catalog her own books like a library, Kristina has been in love with storytelling. She grew up in Indiana and Florida, lands of changing seasons and perpetual sun, respectively, and graduated from Florida Southern College having studied Psychology, Music, and Computer Science. With trumpet as her main instrument, and a connection to nature, Kristina often works music and visual landscapes into her writings.
Having a lockbox stuffed with poetry and a bucket-full of half finished novels, Kristina is proud to share her first SFF series through Hansen House. What spawned out of their mutual love for SFF books, shows, and video games was a joint effort between Kristina and her good friend, Jonathan Fuller, to blend what they love of science fiction and fantasy while representing the kaleidoscope of people and experiences of the real world. The Etherea Cycle is as much of a journey of discovery of herself as it is for the characters.
Kristina currently resides in Indiana with her husband, son, and black lab. In her spare time, Kristina takes photography, attends conventions (and cosplays), makes various crafts, plays video games (RPGs are her favorite), and tends to her flower garden. She loves going on new adventures in the great wide somewhere (sometimes just by picking up a new book).
Connect with Kristina on Twitter.
Jonathan Fuller
Ever since laying his first Lego brick, Jonathan has been fascinated by world-building. This passion grew during his younger years in the Midwest, leading him to study English in college. After graduating, he experienced the usual existential crisis of English majors who don’t want to be teachers, and bounced through several professions including a stint in the military. Throughout this journey he worked closely with his dear friend, Kristina Kelly, on a science fantasy book series that has, after over a decade of labor, finally found a home. The Etherea Cycle represents many things to him, but it is first and foremost a testament to the power of friendship and the beauty of life in all its forms.
An ardent fan of science fiction and fantasy, Jonathan can talk about anime, cars, and RPGs ad infinitem. He is a proud member of the LGBT+ community and currently resides in Texas where he enjoys playing flag football, kickball, and attending all the concerts and festivals he can.
Connect with Jonathan on Twitter.
About the Publisher
Hansen House are an indie publisher of LGBTQIA stories, owned and operated by LGBTQIA people, located in Kansas City, Missouri. Learn more about them on their website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
Thanks for hanging out with us today! Happy reading until next time! 🙂
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