Mage Heart

The Chronicles of Dion Volume 1

Jane Routley

Provincial and naive - and the most powerful mage in the realm - young Dion is an innocent adrift in a world of intrigues and treacheries, with foul, hungry demons lurking just beyond its borders. And now she has been called upon to serve her Duke's favorite mistress: the extraordinary Kitten Avignon, Our Lady of Roses.

For the mesmerizing courtesan is a woman in dire jeopardy, stalked by a fearsome necromancer who will not sleep until his beautiful prey suffers horribly and is destroyed. And with Evil's night approaching, shielding the Lady and herself from harm will require every ounce of a power Dion is only beginning to recognize and fear - a great gift suddenly imperiled by blossoming womanhood ... and dangerous desire.

Fire Angels (The Chronicles of Dion Volume 2)

Aramaya (The Chronicles of Dion Volume 3)

Fire Angels

The Chronicles of Dion Volume 2

Jane Routley

Winner of the Aurealis Award

Reunited with the family she left behind as a child, Dion finds her cherished homeland of Moria overrun by marauding Witch Hunters and dreaded Fire Angels. She soon realizes that she must use her awesome powers to help save her land and its people from the crushing grip of the Great Destroyer. Finding herself thrust into a morass of court intrigue, political conspiracy, and furious passion, Dion is forced to confront the deadly, seductive world of demons. Ultimately it is her strength of will, and the pure heart and bravery of the man she loves which will serve as her only weapons against the arch necromancer who would make her his queen.

Publishers Weekly Review:

"An accomplished fantasy of maturity and depth, Routley's second novel (after Mage Heart) continues the story of Dion Holyhands, raised by a stern foster-father to develop her outstanding magical powers. Here, Dion is reintroduced to the extended family she had lost and continues her coming-of-age, including renewed battle against her lover and foe, the demon Bedazzer. Dion is a strong character, introspective but often misled by self-doubt and guilt. Aided by the gypsylike Wanderers, she finds that her magic has destined her for a central role in the government of her homeland, Moria. While many genre fantasies simply add magic to political intrigue, Routley's are noteworthy for the natural and inevitable intertwining of the two. Here, for instance, different countries prohibit and allow different magics, thereby controlling their citizens. Well-drawn backgrounds and characters add to the appeal, as Routley produces another fantasy that can be read for more than myth or pyrotechnics, accelerating her rise as one of the genre's bright new stars."

Mage Heart (The Chronicles of Dion Volume 1)

Aramaya (The Chronicles of Dion Volume 3)

As with many things, our plan for 2012 and what actually happened were slightly different. The good news was that instead of the 8 titles we planned to publish, we ended up publishing 10. Reprints of Jane Routley's incredible Chronicles of Dion trilogy, Mage Heart, Fire Angels and Aramaya were fabulous additions to our schedule. Unfortunately one of the titles we hoped to bring you, Lezli Robyn's collection Bittersuite, has been delayed to 2013 due to unforeseen life changes (we've had writers move house during the publication process before, but I believe she's the first to move countries).

We're pleased to declare the following were published in 2012.

April

Damnation and Dames, edited by Liz Grzyb and Amanda Pillar (tpb)

June

Bread and Circuses, Felicity Dowker (lhc, tpb)

September

The 400-Million Year Itch (Silurian Tales Volume 1), Steven Utley (tpb)

Mage Heart (Chronicles of Dion Volume 1), Jane Routley (hc, tpb)

Fire Angels (Chronicles of Dion Volume 1), Jane Routley (hc, tpb)

Aramaya (Chronicles of Dion Volume 1), Jane Routley (hc, tpb)

October

The Year's Best Australian Fantasy & Horror 2011, edited by Liz Grzyb and Talie Helene (hc, tpb)

Wild Chrome, Greg Mellor (lhc, tpb)

Bloodstones, edited by Amanda Pillar (hc, tpb)

November

Midnight and Moonshine, Lisa L Hannett and Angela Slatter (lhc, tpb)

[lhc = limited hardcover; hc = hardcover; tpb = tradepaperback]

You can see what we'd planned at http://ticonderogapublications.com/index.php/our-books/2012-releases

Juliet Marillier's forthcoming collection Prickle Moon gets a fantastic review at Publishers Weekly. We're really pleased when they say

Marillier’s fans will be delighted to see that her skills are as applicable to the short form as they are to the novel, and will particularly appreciate “’Twixt Twilight and Water (A Tale of Sevenwaters),” which ties in to her well-regarded Sevenwaters series.

You can read the full review at http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-921857-38-6

You can pre-order the limited edition at http://www.indiebooksonline.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=140

You can order the hardcover at http://www.indiebooksonline.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=146

You can order the trade edition at http://www.indiebooksonline.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=145

Ticonderoga Publications is extremely proud to announce the forthcoming re-publication of best-selling Australian fantasist Glenda Larke’s debut novel Havenstar.

Glenda was born in Western Australia, the daughter of a farmer. Married to a Malaysian scientist, she has grown-up children, and lived in Malaysia where she was actively involved in rainforest conservation. She is now returning to reside in Australia where she will concentrate on her writing. Larke is the author of nine other books, The Isles of Glory, The Mirage Makers and The Watergivers trilogies. Her most recent title, concluding the Watergivers series, is Stormlord’s Exile.

Havenstar was first published in 1999 in the UK by Virgin Books to much initial acclaim; the novel then disappeared following the publishing company's collapse.

Havenstar is the story of Keris Kaylen, a map-maker's daughter. When her father is murdered and a mountain disappears, Keris is betrayed by her brother. Forced to flee into the Unstable—the lethal chaos surrounding the eight Stabilities of Malinawar. She finds her safety is in the hands of a man bonded to the Lord Carasma, the Unmaker… and her ordered life is turned upside-down. Her survival will depend on a map and a place called Havenstar.

Barbara Davies review of Havenstar in Starburst: “Havenstar is an original, engrossing page-turner of a fantasy. You want strange and powerful magic, world changing heroism, and courage in unlikely places—it's here. Terrific stuff—this author is one to watch. Starburst rating: 10/10 .”

Alex Wormall in The Alien Has Landed: “This is an exciting, fast-moving page-turner that draws you in from page one and holds your attention until the final full-stop. If you are looking for something new and a bit different, you could do a lot worse than this, one of the best books I have read this year.”

“It's an incredible novel, both for current Glenda Larke fans and for lovers of fantasy wanting to discover a new world,” Ticonderoga Editor Russell B Farr said.

“Having been unavailable for a long time due to the vagaries of the publishing industry, I am incredibly proud to be able to be involved with bringing this fantastic work back into print,” Farr added.

Havenstar is scheduled for publication in May 2013. The novel will be available in limited edition hardcover, hardcover, trade and ebook editions.

The hardcover and limited hardcover can be pre-ordered at http://www.indiebooksonline.com/catalog/

Glenda Larke was born in Western Australia, the daughter of a farmer. Married to a Malaysian scientist, she has grown-up children, and lived in Malaysia where she was actively involved in rainforest conservation. She is now returning to reside in Australia where she will concentrate on her writing. Larke is the author of nine other books, The Isles of Glory, The Mirage Makers and The Watergivers trilogies. Her most recent title, concluding the Watergivers series, is Stormlord’s Exile.