Cover Reveal: The Map and the Territory by A.M. Tuomala

(Click on the cover image to embiggen) The first title published by Candlemark & Gleam was the remarkable sui generis fantasy Erekos by A. M. Tuomala, an original secondary world…

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Candlemark’s 2022 Lineup Will Be as Epic as 2021

The complications brought on by the pandemic continue to impact Candlemark and its astrogator, but the press is forging ahead undeterred. Therefore, I’m thrilled to share with our readers the…

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History with Magic Storybundle

The storybundle History with Magic just went live. Curated by yours truly and running till November 19, it unveils eleven riveting works that occupy a vital nexus in the dense,…

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A. M. Tuomala’s Drakon Garners More Accolades

Late summer is here, with its golden ripeness and the Perseid meteor shower in full glory. But like all small businesses, Candlemark knows little repose – nor is there a…

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May Expeditions

May bids fair to be a happily busy month! To celebrate recent-past and near-future launches, we have two giveaways and yet another glowing review! At GoodReads, we just launched the…

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Drakon Inspiration: The Villain

Athena's note: A.M. Tuomala and I had a blast imagining the cast and music of the film version of Drakon. But the foundations of this immersive work are deep, and…

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A Valentine: A.M. Tuomala’s Luminous Erekos

Love, unconquerable in battle, Even immortals can’t escape you, And mortals, in their one day's dusk, Tremble before your glory. Sophocles’ Antigone   English is notoriously poor in words of…

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Release Day: Drakon by A. M. Tuomala

Here’s wishing a dragon’s long and remarkable life to Drakon, A. M. Tuomala’s stunning sophomore novel after her acclaimed debut Erekos! Drakon can be summarized as “Game of Thrones meets…

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Defiant Hope: A. M. Tuomala’s Drakon Giveaway

“…there’s some good in this world //. And it’s worth fighting for.” -- Sam Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings “ …like amnesiacs in a ward on fire, we must…

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