Small Press Works

If you are a fan of the fantasy genre you probably know all about the big releases by the big publishing houses. But you might not know about the smaller presses that put out some wonderful fantasy. Here are a selection of works from these smaller publishing companies. If you know about a fantasy novel that would fit into this category send us a message! We would love to add it to this page.

 

 

 

  • The Moon Coin - Telling a wicked good tale is a talent, but making it sound believable is a gift. Lily and Jasper Winter still talk about their uncle's forbidden bedtime tales of the Moon Realm. But they don't believe, as they once did, that his tales are true, or that his fantastic paintings are from places he's actually been . . . that would be childish.
  • Blue Fire Burning by Hobb Whittons - In the dead of night, a covered wagon driven by a hooded, faceless being is careering through the forest at breakneck speed. Inside the wagon, sit two jittery Goblin men: Grot and Mouldy.
  • The Children of Rian by Ian Dowdall - Epic Fantasy Trilogy - Queen Rian Andahar betrayed her people when she fell in love with Tasa; Demon Emperor of the North. And yet. . .
  • The Co-Walkers: Awakening by Hermine Steinberg -Life can't get much worse for siblings Ashley, Brian, and Matthew. They were abandoned by their father, and their mother has recently died. Now they've been shipped off to live with a total stranger-and they've discovered that. . .
  • Vampires Rule by K.C.Blake - They don't call him Jackpot for nothing.Jack has always beat the odds... until now. When a werewolf tried to kill him, vampires saved him. . .
  • Fervor by Chantal Boudreau (review by Ursula K. Raphael) Abandoned and scared, but less alone than he could have ever imagined, Sam awakens to the screams of the other children on the island of Fervor, and the absence of all adults... Read more here
  • Lions of the Grail by Tim Hodkinson - It is 1315 AD. Rotting in prison, condemned as a heretic, Knight Templar Richard Savage is given a chance. . .
  • Michelle Franklin - the author of Tales from Frewyn and The Commander and the Den Asaan Rautu: Book 1 in the Haanta series
  • The Tides of Avarice by John Dahlgren - The Tides of Avarice is the first novel in a brand new and exciting fantasy series set in the mystical world of Sagaria. This book combines charm and humour in a delightful tale filled with a motley assortment of characters.
  • The Mahogany Door by J. Mark Boliek - "The Mahogany Door," book one of Boliek's The Bruinduer Narrative series, is told by an unnamed grandfather who captivates a group of children with his fascinating story, first out on a beach then huddled around the fireplace of a beautiful mansion by the shore as a fierce thunderstorm rages outside. More
  • Rebellion by Rachel Cotterill - When her dreams are smashed by an assignment which would leave her trapped in a job far beneath her abilities, Eleanor has nowhere to turn. . .
  • Across the Sea by Eric Marier - Francis Bright is a twelve-year-old boy living in sixteenth century England. Six months after his older brother's mysterious disappearance, Francis stumbles upon a clue which might reveal what really happened.
  • Master of Time by Nickel Crow - Finally 18, the young wizard Caylem is old enough to attend the fabulous Castle Xanastad to study magic under renowned. . .
  • The Time Traveler's Apprentice - The basic premise is that of a young boy who becomes apprenticed to a Master Time Traveler. He is thrown back through time to 12th century England and becomes involved in a mystery surrounding the death of Thomas Becket. The book is a fast-paced mystery adventure that stands alone as a compelling YA novel, but is built upon an authentic and valid historic structure that reflects the society, politics and technologies of 12th century England. The teacher's resource book that goes with the novel contains language arts and social science activities for each chapter of the novel. The activities vary greatly and expand on the historic premise of the book, exposing students to primary source material, reading charts and tables, and incorporating differentiated activities for teaching reading comprehension.
  • Reclaiming Ter Chadain by C.S.Yelle - If the true bloodline does not rule Ter Chadain, the Protector shall appear and reclaim the throne for the rightful Queen."
  • Save Magic City by Rocsanne Shield including an excerpt from the book and an interview with the author.
  • The Three - A fantasy adventure short story by Luke Wilson
  • Aisling, Book 1, Guardian by Carole Cummings
  • The Book of Lost Souls by Michelle Muto (review by Anne Michaud)
  • Children of Discord by C.C.Cole
  • Hickey of the Beast (Web Serial) by Isabel Kunkle
  • Broken by Susan Jane Bigelow
  • The Unfinished Song by Tara Maya
  • The Rise of the Shadows by Kelly Hunt Collins
  • Medieval: The Book of Loss by Dallas Paskell
  • Of Light and Darkness by Shayne Leighton
  • The Vyne - Mystery of the Hidden Ember by Daniel Walls
  • Excelsior by George H. Sirois
  • The Forest of Adventures ( Knight Trilogy series #1) by Katie M John
  • Halith by Kirsten Kelly -Halith presents the fantastical world of Aessyra where prophesy tells of an evil brewing and only 'the One' can stop it.
  • The Ghosts of Helier by Holly Williams
  • The Baboons of Dawn by Will Cleveland
  • The Sword and the Dragon by M.R. Mathias
  • The Royal Dragoneers by M.R. Mathias
  • The Ancient Lands: Warrior Quest: Search for the Ifa Scepter by Jason McCammon
  • The Overlords series of Books - Seven men and a special dog embark on a journey to find the coveted Treasure of the Land, the bounty left behind by the ancient Four Kings.
  • The Tale of the LifeSong Fantasy Series by Greg Hamerton
  • The Deeds of David Hobbes by Stephen Shepard -Join David Hobbes as he roams the countryside in search of adventure. Goblin and troll, wraith and devil, all end powerless before the superior wits of David Hobbes.