Cindy Lynn Speer

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I've been a writer since I was 13, when I decided that I wanted to write fantasy novels set in medieval worlds. I used to spend hours outlining books on heraldry, herbs, needle arts and knighthood...one that continues to stick in my head was called "Life on a Medieval Barony." I've written several stories since, but I never really used the information in a novel.

Now, years later, I've written a contemporary fantasy novel, Blue Moon and a fable-esq murder mystery The Chocolatier's Wife and several re-written fairy tales which have been collected, along with my other short fiction, in Wishes and Sorrows. My passion for the medieval has served me well, I am a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, where I study historic fencing (I was recently awarded with a White Scarf), sewing, and anything else shiny that catches my eye.

I also garden, (my favorite things to grow are herbs and bulbs,) hoard books, and find nice little warm patches of grass to take naps in.

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Summary: When Tasmin’s betrothed, William, is accused of murder, she gathers her wind sprites and rushes to his home town to investigate. She doesn’t have a shred of doubt about his innocence. But as she settles in his chocolate shop, she finds more in store than she bargained for. Facing suspicious townsfolk, gossiping neighbors, and William’s own family, who all resent her kind – the sorcerer folk from the North — she must also learn to tell friend from foe, and fast. For the real killer is still on the loose – and he is intent on ruining William’s family at all cost. The Chocolatier’s Wife is a truly original, spellbinding love story, featuring vivid characters in a highly realistic historical setting.

The Chocolatier’s Wife

Cindy Lynn Speer

Published: 06/30/2017

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Summary: A sellsword’s bargain. A burgeoning desire. A future balanced on the point of a blade. Sellsword Des is travelling alone in a dry and dusty southern land, after a spectacular bust up with her best friend. She’s running low on coin, so when former client Karina offers her a job leading her caravan’s security through brigand country, it feels like a gift. Des has done the route before, but she isn’t sure about leading solo. She recommends Karina hire Cap, a rugged old mercenary, to head up the crew. Maybe she’ll even learn a thing or two about how to lead, in between the delightful distraction of Karina’s flirtations and keeping the marauders at bay. As they head off on their long trip across Rescalin, though, the wheels start to come off Des’s plan. The crew is drinking too much, even on duty, and Cap is dismissive of the dangers she identifies. Des worries she’s made the wrong call by putting Cap as the lead, and Karina is in her ear, wanting her to take over. As brigands close in, will Des back the merc she put in charge? Or will she take over — and risk the caravan’s safety resting on her blade alone? If you enjoy badass, sword-wielding women, an Australian-inspired setting, sapphic fantasy, and untrustworthy mercenaries, pick up A Hired Blade today, and join Des on her journey.