A trader of secrets. A king's demise before his time. The dragon god threatening to consume the world...In a city divided by schemes and treachery, Airene the Finch is a penniless commoner scraping a living through a trade in valuable secrets. Despite coming from a debt-ridden family, she has claimed a sliver of notoriety through her relentless ambition and ingenuity.But Airene has always yearned for more. She wishes to be a Verifier of Truth, part of an an...

A twisty, slow-burn mystery set in Paris and the Netherlands that has become an international bestseller, now in English for the first time.In 1989, twenty-year-old Marie jumps at the chance to work as au pair in Paris—even though it means dropping out of her prestigious art program in the Netherlands. The city, the language, and the complicated French family she works for all quickly overshadow the turmoil and pain she'd been reckoning with in school. Even as her ...

A nobleman's murder. A secret buried in her past. The hunt for the truth begins...Airene the Finch, a peddler of whispers, is no stranger to scandal. But when a nobleman is killed, Airene is pushed to her limits in pursuit of the murderer - and the secret that will change her world forever...A tale of secrets, magic, and mystery, Secret Seller is the prequel novella to the epic fantasy trilogy The Famine Cycle. If you like the roguish chara...

“Triumphant, moving, and wildly entertaining. This is an unabashed and completely relatable account of getting clean and getting a life.”—Steve Geng, author of Thick as ThievesThe single glass of wine with dinner . . . the cold beer on a hot day . . . the champagne flute raised in a toast . . . what I’d drink if Hunter S. Thompson wanted to get wasted with me . . . these are my fantasies lately. Too bad I've gone sober.When Sacha Z. Scobli...

For fans of Good Omens — a queer immigrant fairytale about individual purpose, the fluid nature of identity, and the power of love to change and endure.Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn't have a name other than Shtetl). The angel and the demon have been studying together for centuries, but pogroms and the search for a new life have drawn all the young peop...

The best of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, in one place!On KWL’s weekly podcast, the team interview experts in publishing to help independent authors grow their self publishing business. Over the years, KWL has interviewed many industry experts to discuss different aspects of the self-publishing platform.In this collection, the KWL team has curated a list of great interviews that discuss the in-depth craft of writing.How to Craft Character Emotions ...

When Eden kills someone……she expects them to stay dead.All Eden wants to do is attend her new academy and be with her soulmate. But her seemingly undead-ex keeps appearing.She thinks he wants revenge……He says he needs help.Whatever the truth, dealing with him is the last thing on Eden’s mind. But then it gets personal.Suddenly, her ex isn’t the only problem……and this time it’s deadly.You’ll co...

A journalist's account of investigating Gurmeet Ram Rahim and his empire of exploitation How did a nondescript young man from a farming family become the head of a quasi-religious sect with a million followers willing to die and kill for their 'Pitaji'? The story of the rise of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan of the wildly popular Dera Sacha Sauda is anything but ordinary. It allegedly involved sexual exploitation, forced castrations, private militias, illegal trade in arms and opium, and la...

The must-read memoir from the visionary figure behind Manchester's legendary music scene, from The Haçienda to The Warehouse Project.Tales From the Dance Floor is an electrifying journey into the heart of Manchester’s music culture with its most influential promoter.Over the past three decades, Sacha Lord has hosted countless iconic parties, booked legendary DJs, and shaped an underground scene that influenced a generation. Working with iconic acts...

Do your sentences fail to sound the way you want? Are they lackluster, with flat characters and settings? Is your prose full of bad habits and crutches?In The Anatomy of Prose, you’ll discover:+ A step-by-step guide to creating descriptions that sing+ The key to crafting character emotions that will hook a reader+ How to harness all five senses to make your stories come alive, deepening your reader's experience+ Tips and tricks for b...

Do your characters fail to bring your story to life? Are they flat, boring or have no depth? Is your story lacking a little cohesion or sparkle?In 8 Steps to Side Characters, you’ll discover:A step-by-step guide for creating side characters that bring your story aliveThe main types of side characters and what you should do with themThe key to crafting character depth that hooks readersHow to harness your character’s voice...

The complete epic fantasy series continues in Book 2, ECHOES OF CHAOS.Every war has its sacrifice. As her city falls into anarchy, Airene the Finch must find the mythical secret to defeating a daemon god — before he escapes his crumbling chains…Oedija is breaking.The Conclave, center of its government, lies in ruins.The Manifest, the rebel movement of dangerous rogue sorcerers, extends its reach into the heart of the city.An...