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10/20/2026

🎙️🐍 NEW HELLBENDER BOOKS PODCAST EPISODE JUST DROPPED!
What happens when a kitchen-table D&D campaign becomes the foundation for an epic fantasy series?

In Episode 3 of the Hellbender Books Podcast, host Kayla Kisthardt sits down with author and keynote speaker AnnMarie Fischer, one half of the writing duo behind R.A. Fischer and The Raven Naelo Saga!

AnnMarie takes us behind the scenes of the series to talk about:
🎲 How D&D campaigns helped inspire the world of The Raven Naelo Saga
🌎 Building a complex high-fantasy world
❤️ How real-life family relationships influence the characters on the page
⚔️ Writing the internal struggles of half-elf protagonist Raven Naelo
🔮 Balancing fate and prophecy with personal agency
🔥 And, of course, a rapid-fire game of “This or That!”

If you’ve already entered the world of "Arcane Assassin", there’s plenty to unpack. And if you haven't met Raven Naelo yet, this might be your sign to start!
🎥 Watch “D&D Campaigns, World-Building & Family Roots with R.A. Fischer | The Hellbender Books Podcast Ep. 3” now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVy36Y2mrQo

And tell us in the comments: What character or moment from The Raven Naelo Saga is your favorite? 👇

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Hellbender Books Podcast! Hosted by Kay...

10/19/2026

Four lycanthropes in a van, bound for Las Vegas...what could possibly go wrong?

The third volume in the Satan's Petting Zoo series, Circus of Ugly Angels finds Chad and his fellows going west, with Chad believing he will be the greatest of the species ever. In search of Sage, a guru-like lycanthrope who is said to be able to change into a variety of animals, the group decides to attend a high-profile gaming convention.

Before they even arrive, there's trouble: a run-in with a biker gang, a brawl with another pack of lycanthropes, and questions about motive and loyalty rise. The conflict within Chad also rages, as he cannot change his inner animal. Will this trip be worth it? Will they find Sage, and will Chad's answers lie in the Nevada desert?

Circus of Ugly Angels comes on the Verboten Press imprint, and is the latest in a string of dark, humorous, and fantastical tales told by Brian Koscienski, Chris Pisano, and Jeff Young, collectively known as "The Novel Guys." In this episode of the Sunbury Press Books Show, Koscienski offers insight into the series, plus the others he and his colleagues have produced, such as The Shattered World Saga, and The Vengeful Prince Saga.

The Novel Guys all live somewhere in Pennsylvania.

Four lycanthropes in a van, bound for Las Vegas...what could possibly go wrong?The third volume in the Satan's Petting Zoo series, Circus of Ugly Angels finds Chad and his fellows going west, with Chad believing he will be the great...

10/18/2026

🗺️ Before highways, there were trails. Before trains, there were horses, boats, and extraordinary adventures.

What was it really like to travel through Pennsylvania centuries ago?

From missionaries navigating steep mountain trails to canal boats crossing rugged terrain, Early Pennsylvania Travelers by John L. Moore brings the Commonwealth's past to life through firsthand journals, personal letters, memoirs, and newspaper interviews.

Discover remarkable stories of pioneers, soldiers, travelers, and ordinary people who journeyed through an extraordinary landscape. You'll encounter history in its own words, with unexpected twists, fascinating characters, and adventures you won't find in a typical history book.

📚 Ready to explore Pennsylvania's past?

👉 https://www.sunburypress.com/products/early-pennsylvania-travelers

🍂 FREE SHIPPING through November 30! Enter code FALLFREESHIP at checkout.

10/16/2026

⚾ One pitcher. Three games. Five unforgettable days.

In 1908, Shamokin coal miner Harry Coveleskie stunned the baseball world by defeating the powerhouse New York Giants three times in just five days—derailing their pennant hopes and earning the nickname “The Giant Killer.”

But his story didn't end there. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the Detroit Tigers, Harry Coveleskie's journey is one of grit, redemption, and a legacy worth rediscovering.

📚 The Giant Killer by Harry Deitz brings this overlooked Deadball Era legend back into the spotlight. A must-read for baseball fans, history lovers, and anyone who appreciates an underdog story!

⚾ Get your copy: https://www.sunburypress.com/products/the-giant-killer

🍂 FREE SHIPPING through November 30! Use code FALLFREESHIP at checkout.

10/14/2026

🍂📚 Your Cozy Reading Season Starts Here! ☕🍁

Ready to curl up with a good book? This is your perfect excuse to discover a new genre, visit your local library, take your next read outdoors, and fill your fall with great stories!

And we have a little something to make your next book haul even sweeter… 🎉

🚚 FREE SHIPPING through November 30!

Shop your next great read at www.sunburypress.com and use code FALLFREESHIP at checkout for free shipping in the USA, UK, and Australia! 🌎📦

Whether you're stocking up for chilly evenings, checking off your reading challenge, or finding your next favorite author, there's no better time to get cozy with a new book.

🍁 Happy reading, book lovers! What’s on your fall reading list?

10/14/2026

⚔️ Fantasy readers, meet your next epic adventure. What makes 'The Raven Naelo Saga' a series worth adding to your TBR? We asked AnnMarie Knorr-Fischer of the co-author duo R.A. Fischer Authors to make her pitch! 📚

In our latest Sunbury Press Author Spotlight, AnnMarie takes us inside the world of The Raven Naelo Saga, from its immersive worldbuilding and high stakes to the characters at the heart of it all. If you love character-driven fantasy, unforgettable worlds, and stories that keep you coming back for the next book, this one is for you.

🎥 Watch: “Why Should Fantasy Readers Pick Up The Raven Naelo Saga?” and hear directly from one of the authors behind the series!
▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl--4cDWCI0

Welcome to the Sunbury Press Author Spotlight Series! In this featu...

10/10/2026

🎃📚 October reading just hits different.
Whether your perfect fall read means a cozy mystery, a chilling horror story, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, or a fantasy world you can completely disappear into, Hellbender Press Books has something waiting for you.

As a Sunbury Press imprint, Hellbender Books is home to stories that embrace mystery, suspense, horror, fantasy, and everything in between. 👻🍂

So, consider this your sign to add something a little mysterious, magical, or spine-tingling to your October TBR.
✨ Explore Hellbender Books and find your next spooky-season read: https://www.sunburypress.com/collections/hellbender-books

What are you reaching for this October: cozy, creepy, thrilling, or fantastical? 👇

10/08/2026

Start the series FREE, then keep the mystery going for just $1.99!
For a limited time, we’re making it easier than ever to dive into Sherry Knowlton’s Alexa Williams suspense series. From October 8th - 12th, download "Dead of Autumn" FREE on Kindle! 📚🔎

The series begins when successful attorney Alexa Williams and her beloved English mastiff, Scout, venture into the Pennsylvania woods, where a horrifying discovery pulls Alexa into a murder mystery with unsettling connections to local history and her own life.
Past and present collide as Alexa searches for answers, uncovering a story of danger, survival, and the struggles faced by women across generations.

🍂 And why stop after book one?
Continue Alexa’s story with the next two books in the series, also specially priced on Kindle:
📖 "Dead of Summer" - $1.99
🌷 "Dead of Spring" - $1.99
That means you can grab the first three Alexa Williams books for less than $4!
But don’t wait. These special Kindle prices won’t last!

📚 Start with "Dead of Autumn" FREE October 8th - 12th, then keep the mystery going with "Dead of Summer" and "Dead of Spring".

10/07/2026

Get ready for some spooky season reading! 🎃 From October 7–11, five of our favorite spooky reads will be available FREE on Kindle! 🎉

It’s the perfect time to discover a new author, dive into a thrilling story, and maybe find your next favorite book. 📖✨

Once you’ve finished your free reads, keep the bookish fun going! Visit www.sunburypress.com to explore even more great stories from Sunbury Press. 👉📚

> Malaformed Realities Volume 1
by Thomas Malafarina

> You Killed My Brother (Book 1)
by Keith Rommel

> The Ripper's Hellbroth
by Michael L. Hawley

> The Keeper of the Crows
by Kyle Alexander Romines

> The Haunting of Sterben House
by Shawn McLain

10/07/2026

✍️ What does it take to turn a complex real-world story into a compelling thriller?
In our latest Sunbury Press Author Spotlight, author John Christmas shares how co-author William Burton McCormick helped him embrace the three-act structure and use story beats, pacing, and structure to bring complicated subject matter to life through fiction.

For writers, readers, and anyone curious about what goes into crafting a thriller, John offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the writing process.
🎥 Watch “Mastering the 3-Act Structure in Thrillers” on the Sunbury Press YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHAyp0HPgJo

📚 Discover more from John Christmas and explore his books through Sunbury Press!

Welcome to the Sunbury Press Author Spotlight Series. In this video...