Oh, hi there!
Thank you so much for considering writing a blurb for my debut novel, you being here alone is truly an honor.
BY BLOOD, SHADOW, AND FIRE was inspired by strong women such as Tiss from Daughter of No Worlds, and Lara from The Bridge Kingdom. Women who don't wait for men to come along to burn the world down—they light the spark themselves.
Below you'll find the cover copy, a few graphics, and a PDF sample of the novel. If you'd like to read a longer sample, please email shelly@reademrae.com.
BBSAF is set to release April 28th, 2026 and is published by Emrae Publishing.
If you are willing to send a blurb, please email it to shelly@reademrae.com or orin@orinsteele.com and THANK YOU!
By Blood, Shadow, and Fire
Marked by gods. Hunted by fate. Bound to a warrior she shouldn’t want.
In a realm teetering on the edge of war, Islyn never asked to be chosen—by the gods, by destiny, or by the dangerously compelling warrior sworn to protect her. But power like hers doesn’t stay hidden for long. As ancient forces stir and enemies close in, she must navigate a world of secrets, shifting alliances, and a connection that burns hotter than it should.
Caught between duty and desire, Islyn has to decide who she can trust—and what she’s willing to become to survive.
By Blood, Shadow & Fire is a sweeping fantasy romance about fate, forbidden longing, and the kind of magic that demands everything.