Tiff’s Recommended Reading Order: Start with “A Songbird’s Tale” first. This is the main novel. Afterwards, you can read the other novellas in any order. That said, if you want to get an idea of my writing style before diving into a full-length novel, you can read “Of Dwarves and Dragons” first, which is a short novella. It may change how you view some of the characters in “A Songbird’s Tale”, but it won’t spoil the story. Do not read Of “Festivals and Fey” before you read “A Songbird’s Tale”.
Chronological Order: Of Dwarves and Dragons -> Of Silver Wolves and Songbirds -> A Songbird’s Tale -> Of Festivals and Fey
A Songbird’s Tale
Jaren once lived the thrilling life of an adventurer, saving the innocent and slaying foul monsters. But now, blind and haunted, he ekes out a lonely existence as a hermit in the forest. His only companion is a tiny, loyal songbird.
But fate is not finished with Jaren.
Jaren’s solitude is shattered when a wild fey demands he recommence his life as a hero. An ancient demon once believed buried has been growing in strength; if no one stops a fanatic cult from unleashing it, the country will burn.
This quest would be nearly impossible for an entire group of warriors, let alone a single blind man. With Jaren reluctant to heed the warnings, the fey turns his attention elsewhere and transforms the little songbird into a beautiful maiden to send in Jaren’s stead.
“This will be my champion.”
Armed with more curiosity than common sense, a naïve but determined Songbird is unwavering in her quest to vanquish the demon. Jaren is thrown into an impossible predicament- let Songbird charge forth alone to certain death or join her and take up his sword once more.
Content Warning: A Songbird’s Tale is meant for adult audiences and contains graphic content including blood, violence, and sexual activities, which are described in detail on the page. Reader discretion is advised.
Of Festivals and Fey
Songbird has never done a proper Uhel. So when Hardric, the aging knight who keeps the village, invites her and Jaren to Castle Mulk to help with the solstice feast, they can’t possibly say no. Soon, Jaren, Illina, and Songbird are all hard at work preparing for the feast.
But when Ficiun arrives, Songbird’s holiday plans spin into mischief. Doing her best to balance entertaining a capricious fey lord and holiday preparations, she soon learns of the hidden grief, loneliness, and worry the holidays can bring. Can Songbird solve all the castle’s problems before Uhel or is the holiday doomed to be a disaster?
“A tender, holiday-centered fantasy about unlikely found family, a meddlesome fey lord, and the holiday rituals that bring them together.”
Of Dwarves and Dragons
Dwarven Prince Kroegan wants nothing to do with the elf who shows up at his stronghold claiming to be a member of the Royal Family of Sho.
Princess Tetsu wants to investigate mysterious ruins in the desert, which are said to contain dragon bones.
Kroegan’s life takes an unexpected turn when Tetsu convinces his grandmother to send him along on her adventure. Determined to oust this imposter princess, Kroegan must navigate crumbling ruins, encroaching enemies, and ancient magic, all while maintaining his family's honor. Can an elf and a dwarf truly be friends, or will dragonfire consume them both?
Of Silver Wolves and Songbirds
Rumor has it something terrible has crawled out of The Pale, a treacherous magical wasteland on the border between Tigraen and Sarmatti where the very fabric of reality is said to be frayed. Can Jaren and his pack defeat the monstrous creatures and track down a missing ranger patrol in time, or will The Pale claim its next victims?
The little songbird's human friend has lost his most valuable treasure, a brooch pin in the shape of a wolf head. Retrieving it means facing magpies, snakes, ottergliders, and owls. Can the songbird outwit her cunning opponents to retrieve the brooch, or is the human's treasure lost forever?
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