Women and goddesses face adventures large and small in this new collection.From the wilderness of a remote campsite to the cultivated trees of a backyard, the settings in this book introduce five unique stories of exploration and wonder.Whether these heroines seek out their challenges or their adventures seek out them, changes are coming for all of them.This collection features five tales of goddesses brushing the mortal realm or everyday women enco...

When missing your train could change your life...Most people traveling through the north side of the fantasy realm of Breadcove Bay pass through the Northernmost Rim Hub Train Station at some point or another.When Della graduates Borealis University, her last stop on the way home falls at this magical station. But an unexpected injury sidelines her, and she misses her train.More than she expects rests on what she does next...The Northernmost...

She wants help with a burden impossibly heavy yet completely invisible to the eye…The Women’s House looks simple, tiny even, from the outside.Velli stands just inside the front garden gate of the small gray building on the corner of Pines Street.She came because she heard the Women’s House helps ease heavy things women carry on their shoulders, in their minds, and in their hearts.In a world where high society wives must cater to their house ...

Legends have wishes too...The Northernmost Rim Hub Train Station manages many forms of traffic: trains, drop-off sleds, and of course foot traffic through the station. Not set up to take hot air balloons, though.One day, Norrit and Hale land their famous red hot-air balloon on a little-used section of the tracks, unobserved, with the help of a charm from the elderwitch.The mission they follow is bigger than anyone at the station suspects.The...

Jeribeth means well, but sometimes she struggles.The Northernmost Rim Hub Train Station gets packed with crowds during the peak hours. All types come through: from fish sellers, to casual travelers, to cart vendors serving all who are hungry.Jeribeth confronts the crowded porch of the station with frustrating luggage and a smooth fiance.She heads toward the next great adventure of her life feeling ill-equipped for what comes.The Northernmost...

Running a magical hub takes grit.The Northernmost Rim Hub train station offers the hub boss top salary for a reason: This is the hardest hub to manage in Breadcove Bay. It also features the highest hub boss burnout rate for the same reason.Tamara faces her toughest challenge yet as hub boss: neutralizing the magic in Tinsleberry Gate before the inspector returns to make his report.More than her job rests on the line.If you love short...

When Hale takes his old friend Norrit a 70th birthday gift, he changes the future of both of them.Hale and Norrit, best friends for decades, love being grandfathers and spending time enjoying retirement together.Norrit, a loveable curmudgeon, is notoriously hard to buy gifts for, and not shy about telling gift-givers when they fall short. So, Hale feels extremely nervous as he brings a parcel for Norrit’s 70th birthday.But he still really hopes Norr...

Jane got a crush on Santa Claus.When Nicholas visited her family’s home, Jane felt an immediate pull toward him. Though she knows the weight of his responsibilities and the slimness of his free time, she developed a bit of a crush.On Christmas Eve, Jane takes a break from cooking dinner and goes outside to enjoy the sunset. And to imagine what Nicholas’ night involves.His busiest night of the year, and a busy night for Jane as well.But a wom...

Nicholas stood holding hands with Jane on the crest of a hill just inside the magic gateway to the valley that held the village of Santa’s Circle. . . .When Nicholas decided to court Jane, he knew at some point he must introduce Jane to the elves. A dance seemed just the right time to do it.After all, the dances at Santa’s Circle fairly burst with good cheer, merriment, and delight.Surely a good time to introduce the woman of his heart to his crew. ...

Sixteen Everyday Goddess Stories in one place for your reading enjoyment!Women and goddesses alike face adventures of all sizes in the Everyday Goddess series.Whether they deal with issues that shape the world or merely their personal destinies, their choices matter, and they follow intuition and luck to figure things out . . .Sometimes with surprising results.These sixteen stories—first gathered together for the first time in this omnibus—e...

Borealis University—a crown jewel in the educational system of an empire fallen to ruin.In its glory days, Borealis University attracted top teachers and students from across the Langasee Empire, the neighboring countries, and the mer kingdoms below the seas.Times changed after the empire fell.The school continues on, creating hope and discoveries and educating tomorrow’s leaders and creatives even in the face of obstacles and—er—sometimes creative st...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to don a different persona? To try on the qualities of an archetype?New personas are donned regularly by actors in the movies and in theater, and also by everyday people at costume parties, and at Halloween. These are chances to play make-believe, to step into another identity for a brief period of time.When someone finds a persona to dress up as that particularly delights them: Their faces shine, and you can see the persona in the...