Bestselling, award-winning author of STIGERS TIGERS, Marc Alan Edelheit, delivers a new action-packed fantasy epic filled with gods and magic.

One of history’s greatest mysteries, the Ninth Imperial Legion guarding Rome’s northernmost frontier in Britannia disappeared around the year 122 AD. This is their story.

Badly outnumbered, facing certain destruction, and cut off from supply, the Imperial Roman Ninth Legion Hispana is in a desperate position. Surrounded by the hostile Celtic army, Senior Centurion Lucious Grackus Lisidus Karus must lead his men to safety after unexpectedly finding himself thrust into command of the legion.

Then the unthinkable happens.

Karus and the Ninth are transported to a strange place, far away from the Britannia they knew. The legion’s deliverance from danger at first appears to be a blessing from the gods, but slowly they begin to uncover the secrets of this new land, a world that is slowly being overrun by a terrible evil.

A young woman is discovered in a dungeon, where she has been abandoned and left to starve. Inextricably linked with Karus’ own destiny, she may be the key to salvation, or worse, the instrument of destruction for the Ninth.

Cast adrift in a terrible war, Karus must find his way through the mysteries of this unfamiliar world, one that is filled with true magic, strange alien races, evil gods, and dragons. More importantly, Karus must discover his destiny, and complete a desperate task set for him by a god of Rome. Should he fail, it will mean certain destruction for the Ninth, the triumph of evil, and the rise of a new order.

Lost Legio IX is the first book in this exciting series.

‘For these I set no bounds in space or time; but have given empire without end.’
—Jupiter, Virgil’s Aeneid.

The bestselling, award-winning author of STIGER’S TIGERS delivers the action-packed Part Two in the Tales of the Seventh series.

In this military fantasy, Ben Stiger is given a simple mission: march his understrength company to the Cora’Tol garrison far to the southeast. Once there, he is to take a fellow officer into custody and promptly return. But when Stiger arrives, he finds the Rivan have destroyed the garrison and slaughtered the inhabitants of the valley. Suddenly, what was supposed to be a quick and easy task turns into something far more dangerous.

With a Rivan army now moving to flank the imperial army to the west, Stiger makes a desperate decision. Short on rations, and hopelessly outnumbered, he must find a way to delay the enemy so Third Legion can react to this dire threat before it is too late. The solution lies in Fort Covenant, a forgotten place with a history important not only to his people, but the elven nations as well.

Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can begin to imagine.

Marc’s Alan Edelheit’s Writing Series

Part One:

Periodically, I get messaged by prospective/struggling writers, seeking advice. So, I thought it would be fun and perhaps helpful to begin a series of brief articles on writing, and how I personally pull it off, writing two books a year as a hobby, while having a full-time job.

I will post these articles on Facebook, My author Goodreads page, and on my website. Feel free to share these articles with your friends.

Today we will talk about PREP for writing, specifically journals.

Organization is your friend. The more organized you are before you begin writing the better off you will be. This is where notebooks and journals can come in handy. I used to write notes in plain writing pads, but the problem was that I kept losing them. So I switched to high quality journals. Problem solved, and more. They go everywhere with me. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that if you get an idea (no matter how inconsequential) you want to immediately write it down… otherwise chances are you will forget it. Hence the journal. I also like the look and feel of them.

I’ve included a link via amazon to give you an idea, plus a picture (on Facebook) of two journals I am actively using now. There are many kinds to choose from, and it may take a few tries before you find one you like.

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You can also find journals at your local Barnes and Noble store.

I prefer the kind you can close with a leather strap. That way the pages stay closed in a bag, don’t bend or get torn. They are also very cool, and when you are done with them look great on a book shelf.

Make sure you write your name and address on the first page of the journal. In the event you lose it, a kind soul might just mail it back to you. I once had this happen, and was extremely grateful.

What do I put in my journals?

In short everything, which helps you greatly with staying organized for writing.

1. Prospective Character Names, both first and last.

2. The initial story idea. (Sometimes multiple stories ideas end up in the journal… a great idea will suddenly hit me. When it does, I stop what I am doing, and straight away put it down in ink. I have a ton of story ideas that I’ve written down over the years. When picking the next project, I choose the one I feel is the best, and will be the most fun to write. If I enjoy writing a story, chances are my readers will find the same sense of enjoyment, and like it.)

3. An initial outline. Just the basics here, chapter by chapter. (later I will fully develop the outline in Word… my last one was 49,000 words. This will be discussed in an article to come) Having an outline helps to defeat writer’s block.

4. Research Facts – If you have read my work, you will know that a lot of research goes into my books. This helps to make the story more ‘real’ and tangible for the reader. Anytime a reader comes away with having learned something this is a win.

5. Things I want to include, or as I am writing something I want to go back and add in to a previous chapter at a later date.

6. Full cast lists – so I can keep track of the cast.

7. Character Sheets and Charts (More on this in a later article.)

8. Rough Maps – So I can keep track of the action, battles, where the cast is in a particular scene, etc.
The list goes on. Anything and everything until your journal’s full. If you are writing a series, completed journals are great resources to have and look back on as a reference for subsequent books.

My journals help to make me a better writer. Let me know if you decide to adopt the practice or what has worked for you.

I hope you enjoyed this first article, and look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Best regards,

Marc

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The long awaited prequel to the Award Winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series that started with the bestselling military fantasy book Stiger’s Tigers.

A nobleman from an infamous family, Ben Stiger finds himself freshly assigned to Third Legion, Seventh Company as a lowly lieutenant in the opening stages of war between the Empire and the Kingdom of the Rivan. Third Legion has been tasked with pursuing a retreating Rivan army back to the border where the Empire can take the fight into enemy territory. However, a major obstacle stands in Third Legion’s path: the river Hana. The crossing is sure to be contested and dangerous. Should Third Legion fail to force a crossing, the entire campaign could grind to a disastrous halt.

This is Stiger’s first military appointment. Inexperienced, young and unsure of himself, Stiger is ostracized by his fellow lieutenants. Worse, he’s been placed under the command of an incompetent officer. With life and reputation on the line, he must learn to understand men far beneath his station and lead them into battle. Stiger struggles not only against the enemy, but against his family’s history and his own side to prove himself worthy of serving the empire he loves and earning the respect of the men he leads.

Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can even begin to imagine, setting him on the dangerous and lonely path of destiny.