S. A. HOLMES
Science Fiction and Fantasy Author
Escape Reality with Captivating
Tales of Wonder
Welcome, fellow dreamers and lovers of all things fantastical. 🚀📚
I''m glad your here. Come with me into a world that feels both familiar and enchantingly different from our own. My debut novel, The Paladin's Promise, is an unforgettable journey that has been twenty years in the making.
But this website is more than just a showcase of my writing. It's a space for you. Explore, engage, and indulge in all things fantasy and sci-fi. Dive into captivating short stories, find your next favorite novel, and discover writing tips to unleash your own creativity and other random thought from yours truly.
If that interests you, you've come to the right place. Sign up below to receive my FREE prequel short story, The Young Paladin, and let's embark on this adventure together.
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In a land where monsters rise from the sand and a tyrannical Baron holds sway, a young Paladin arrives to deliver justice. But with the odds stacked against him, the Paladin forms an unlikely alliance with a mysterious Grams who's more than she appears.
As secrets are revealed and faith is tested, the Paladin must navigate a brutal ballet of sand and death. With their backs against the wall, will the Paladin's prayers be answered, or will the desert's hungry embrace claim them both?
The Young Paladin is a thrilling introduction to the world of The Paladin's Promise, where Firefly meets fantasy in an unforgettable adventure. Dive into this gripping tale of courage, magic, and the power of faith in the face of overwhelming odds.
Unlock exclusive content and stay connected: Sign up for my quarterly newsletter and receive a FREE short story, available nowhere else: The Young Paladin, a prequel short story to my upcoming release The Paladin's Promise.
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Find Your Next Great Read
Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thriller, Romance, Drama
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Book Recommendations
Check out Mental Meanderings for thoughts on my favorite books and next big things. Come back often and see what's new.
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My Fiction Short Stories
Read my short story fiction in Tales from the Remn. Stories from the world of The Paladin's Promise.
Writing Tips
As a former teacher, I love sharing things that I've learned. I'm learning a lot on this writing journey. Click Mental Meanderings for articles on writing tips from me (and eventually) guest authors.
J. Christine
What an incredible deep dive into your fantasy fiction story! From time to time it's nice to forget about real-life problems and just disappear in fiction.
R. Wilding
This is so nerdy and detailed and full of wonder--I love it!
J. Havington
Possibly the best writing tip I’ve ever read on Medium! Well done!
Some of my Favorite Book Quotes...
“A choice between killing and dying is no choice at all. You have to be realistic about these things."
Joe Abercrombie
(Logen Ninefingers)
