Starfolk Rising Out Now!

The third and final book in my Starfolk Trilogy, Starfolk Rising, is out now! It’s available here on Amazon and Waterstones, or order from your favourite bookshop. Just scroll down to find out all about Starfolk Rising!

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Book Review: Gracemarch by J.J. Barnes, with Jonathan McKinney & Cliff Thomas

I loved this book. It has fabulous characters, magic, a monster, ghosts, under-cover assassins and more, all out in plain sight in a contemporary setting. Jane has been dumped by her boyfriend, her mum and sister don’t have time for her, her flat is a mess and she drinks too much wine. Her sister is a famous and successful author, whilst Jane works in a bar. She’s not sure how she will keep going without the financial help she was receiving from her boyfriend. Everything is falling apart.

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Start the Trilogy for 99p/$.99 This Week Only!

Amelia: A charismatic celebrity speaking up about the dangers of supernatural Soul Snatchers. Beth: A psychic who knows Amelia is lying. Jonan: The man with the violet eyes, who feels strangely like home. And a tarot deck that shows them all. Beth buys The Starfolk Tarot on a whim, but as figures in the deck begin to appear in real life, everything she thought she knew is blown apart. Why is Beth one of the only ones who can see through Amelia’s attempts to whip up panic? Who is Jonan? And what is the truth of the destiny he claims they share? As Amelia’s personality cult grows, and the fear spreads, Beth tries to stop her. But when Amelia locks her in an abandoned theatre and leaves her to the ghosts, the battle becomes far more personal. The Starfolk Arcana, my paranormal trilogy about psychics, tarot, ghosts and a personality cult, is on offer this week only at 99p/$.99 for an ebook. The Starfolk Arcana, Book 1 of The Starfolk Trilogy Destiny calls. Soulmates draw closer. One woman stands in the way. Beth trusts her psychic senses. So when her birthday visit to a daytime TV talk show takes a weird turn, she knows something is wrong. Amelia, the celebrity on stage, is oddly fixated on Beth and the man with the microphone is hauntingly familiar. Things become even stranger when she buys a tarot deck, and they are all pictured in the cards.   Jonan has waited an eternity to be with the woman who haunts his dreams. When he finally sees her at the TV studio, he hopes life with his soulmate is within reach. But as Amelia refuses to let go of their past together, his hopes fade.  Amelia stands between Beth and Jonan. Spinning tales of supernatural threats to her adoring fan base, she builds a personality cult through fear of the paranormal. As her power grows, she does her best to scare Beth away from Jonan and plans to reclaim him for herself. United by a destiny that spans lifetimes, Beth and Jonan are determined to stop Amelia’s fear-mongering. But Amelia has more than one card to play. Even though they are fated to be together, Amelia’s destructive nature may once again tear them apart. Let Me Read You a Story! Listen to me read chapter one of The Starfolk Arcana. Visit My Microsite to Dig Deeper into the Starfolk World Sign up to my Mailing List and Receive a Free Prequel Short Story! Have you ever wondered what really happened to Amelia the night she claims to have met a Soul Snatcher? NOW YOU CAN FIND OUT! Subscribe to my mailing list, and receive a copy of my Starfolk prequel short story, STARFOLK ILLUSIONS Absolutely free! The ebook is exclusively available to my newsletter subscribers. What are Other People Saying about The Starfolk Trilogy?

Interview with Martha Dunlop by Kathryn Cottam

Welcome to The Story Cave everyone.  I am here today with gothic author Kathryn Cottam, who has come to ask me all about my new paranormal novel, The Starfolk Arcana. So today I am on the other side of the interview coffee table, answering the questions. Welcome Kathryn! 

Hello Martha! 

If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
I would tell myself to seek expert input sooner. It would have made the learning process a lot faster! I worked on the same book for a long time before finally sending it to a structural editor for critique. That was when the real learning started. 
 
What’s your favourite under-appreciated novel?
I adored A Thin Slice of Heaven by P.M.Terrell, which is a Romance, and a ghost story that delves into reincarnation. Is set in a wonderfully atmospheric Irish Castle. I’ve just treated myself to a signed paperback of this, and am looking forward to re-reading it soon. 

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Review of the Starfolk Arcana by Internationally Acclaimed, Award Winning Author, P.M. Terrell

I am blown away by this amazing review of The Starfolk Arcana by one of my favourite authors.  Do watch the video or read the Amazon review below.  Watch the Video Review on YouTube HereBuy The Starfolk Arcana in the UKBuy The Starfolk Arcana in the USFind out more about The Starfolk Arcana

The Starfolk Arcana: Book 1 of the Starfolk Trilogy

The Starfolk Arcana is book one in a brand new paranormal trilogy which has psychics, tarot, ghosts and more.  Scroll down to find the trailer, or to listen to me reading the first chapter. The Starfolk Arcana is available on Amazon, as well as through Kindle Unlimited and the Kindle Owners Lending Library. It will shortly be available to order through bookshops and libraries.  They’ve spent lifetimes being pulled apart. This time, they’re ready to fight.After years of hiding her psychic abilities, Beth meets Jonan – the man with the violet eyes – and starts to feel like she belongs for the first time. Jonan has waited lifetimes to be with the woman who haunts his dreams. Drawn together by deeply buried memories from before birth, they try to make sense of a soul connection that opens windows into both their histories and their destiny.But when a woman from Jonan’s past starts weaponising their emotions and stirring up hate, distrust and a fear of the supernatural, Beth and Jonan find themselves targeted in a wave of suspicion.Only they can see what she is doing. But can they hold out against her bombardment and be true to who they really are, or will they allow The Fear to tear them apart?   Watch the Book Trailer Here: Author Reading: Chapter 1Find The Starfolk Arcana on AmazonSubscribe to Receive Book News FirstFind me on Facebook

Book Trailer for The Starfolk Arcana: Watch it Here

The book trailer for The Starfolk Arcana, the first book in my new Paranormal Trilogy, is now live. The Starfolk Arcana is my debut novel. It will be released on 13 September 2020 and will be available in ebook and paperback formats from Amazon. You will also be able to order it from your bookshop or library.

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