Natania Barron ist eine Schriftstellerin mit einer Vorliebe für das Spekulative, die oft viktorianische Ästhetik mit Magie und Science-Fiction verbindet. Ihr Stil bewegt sich zwischen den Genres und spiegelt ihre Begeisterung für die Welt der Fantasie und Wissenschaft wider. Barron ist auch die Gründerin von The Outer Alliance, einer Organisation, die sich für die Rechte von queeren Menschen in der spekulativen Fiktion einsetzt. Ihre Werke sind geprägt von fantasievollem Umfang und einzigartigen thematischen Verbindungen.
The story unfolds as Princess Hwyfar confronts a kingdom in turmoil, with her father's sanity shattered and a usurper threatening the throne. King Arthur offers her an army in exchange for marriage to one of his knights, but her heart belongs to Gawain of Orkney. In a court where love defies royal command, Hwyfar must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and desire, as choosing love could be seen as an act of treason.
Maddie Angler faces a shocking revelation when she learns her deceased boyfriend, Alvin, is actually alive and possibly a divine being. As she grapples with her feelings and the implications of his return, Maddie embarks on a journey that intertwines love, loss, and the complexities of identity. The story explores themes of grief, resurrection, and the intersection of the mortal and the divine, challenging Maddie to reconsider her understanding of life and love.
Nerissa Waldemar, a lamia, seeks a quiet life in Tarrytown with her beloved sylph, Vivienne du Lac, after centuries of tumultuous adventures. However, their plans for solitude are disrupted when they are drawn into a mystery involving the Circle of Iapetus, a society focused on supernatural affairs. As Nerissa grapples with expressing her deep feelings for Vivienne, they must navigate the challenges posed by this enigmatic group and the complexities of their own relationship.
Twenty years after being married to King Lot of Orkney, Anna Pendragon - sister of the famed Arthur - returns to Carelon, carrying the crown of her now-dead husband. She finds herself yet again a pawn in greater machinations, facing the demons of her childhood: Merlin, her sisters and the man she once loved.
The narrative immerses readers in the life of a powerful sea lord who commands storms and thunder, exploring themes of dominance and the elemental forces of nature. The character's journey reveals the complexities of leadership and the weight of responsibility that comes with wielding such power. Through vivid imagery and intense emotions, the story delves into the relationship between humanity and the natural world, highlighting the struggle between control and chaos.
The blasted expanse of the Shadow Barrens has menaced the Kingdom of the Blue Rose for generations. Legends of its sinister residents and the fallen glories of long-lost Mount Oritaun have provoked both fear and wistful hope. Now, an envoy from that lost kingdom has made contact, and a history long forgotten by all but a few scholars has been brought to light. But the armies of Shadow loom over Mount Oritaun, and its lunar light may soon be extinguished forever. Tales from the Mount features nine short stories which visit the deadly Shadow Barrens, wicked fallen Austium, and the lunar glories of Mount Oritaun. These are the tales of a people lost, the shattered pieces of an ancient and proud civilization, and the sinister stain that has crept over those legacies in the generations since the Doom of Faenaria. Come explore some of the most tragic parts of the Blue Rose setting with us. Authors for this anthology include Natania Barron, Nerine Dorman, Georgina Kamsika, Rhiannon Louve, Michael Matheson, Tiffany Trent, Caias Ward, and Suzanne Willis. This anthology is tied to the Envoys to the Mount campaign book for Blue Rose: The Roleplaying Game of Romantic Fantasy from Green Ronin Publishing.