Beth Alvarez - Author of Epic Fantasy

Author: Beth

  • An Exercise in Frustration (Pt. 1)

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    This is an ongoing companion piece to be read after completing the Snakesblood Saga. Because it takes place during the final chapter of the last book, it will be very full of spoilers. It’s also unedited first draft fluff… just for fun! Read at your own risk, and expect installments … Read the rest…

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  • Paragon of Water Wins Richard Wright Literary Award

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    Now that I’ve finally laid a very busy March to rest, I bring good news: Paragon of Water, book 3 of Spectrum Legacy, was named Best YA Fantasy of 2023 in the MPL Richard Wright Literary Awards. This is so exciting, and it means good things for readers in the… Read the rest…

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  • Coming soon: The Witch and the Wyrm

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    So it’s finally time to talk about this one–the next book heading out for edits, while I sort out all my notes for book 5 of Spectrum Legacy. Coming this summer: The Witch and the Wyrm! The Witch and the Wyrm is a stand-alone fantasy romance story, and I’ll… Read the rest…

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  • In pursuit of lost stories

    When I was a girl, my great grandmother often read to me. It was common for her to give us books, too, and one of her most frequent gifts to me was fairy tales. One of my favorite collections of fairy tales came from her, and while they were her… Read the rest…

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  • Paragon of Light is available now!

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    Saturday brought a treat: The fourth book in Spectrum Legacy, my ongoing epic fantasy series! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Paragon of Water was released, but the wait is over and I’m so excited to share this next chapter with you. In book four, the crew… Read the rest…

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  • Story prompt from Story Cubes

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    This month at my local writer’s group meeting, our writing exercise involved story cubes! It was my first time getting to attend in a few months due to health, and I was super excited to be able to attend. We always do some sort of writing exercise, and this time,… Read the rest…

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  • Cover Reveal: Paragon of Light

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    After long months of working to get this one just right, Paragon of Light, the fourth book of Spectrum Legacy, is now available for preorder–and the book release is right around the corner, on February 17! You can click here to preorder your copy on Amazon now, or if… Read the rest…

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    Beth