Category: book updates
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The Phoenix & The Wolf Cover reveal and pre-order sign up
The end has arrived… “A single breath… A fleeting spark… Holds life’s dawn… Or death’s stark mark.” Rejected by the man she loved and hunted by the destiny she feared, Nienna Comstock has only one choice left: destroy the Dragon before he devours her world. But the path to freedom leads her beyond the Wall…
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The Phoenix & The Wolf: A peek at chapter 1
Shooting the Gap Present Day Tucked behind a collection of massive boulders, Nienna Comstock twisted the dials of her spyglass, bringing a mounted patrol into focus. Her Skyspark would be faster to see what was happening, but the little ball of light was too conspicuous for this time of day. About half a mile from…
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A peek into 2026
This year will mark a new chapter for Vanessa Thurgood Books. My first series will be complete, secret projects will be revealed, and I will be attending a few conferences. Here’s a quick glimpse at what’s going to happen this year. I know this list may seem fairly short, but don’t worry. I still have…
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An Empire of Monsters: Part of the Enchanted Caves Charity Anthology
Earlier this year, I was asked to be part of the on-going Enchanted charity anthology series. This project put me in contact with many best-selling authors and has been something truly wonderful to be part of. Every story centers around a magical cave. Some hide ghosts and monsters, some hold hidden wonders, and others are…
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New Release Alert
The Siren’s Call, book 4 in The Comstock Chronicles is now available for sale on all major online retailers. You can also purchase a signed copy from the shop. Here are what early reviews are saying: Content Rating: Trigger warnings: If this sounds like your kind of book, be sure to check it out. You…
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Cover Creation for The Siren’s Call
Have you ever wondered how fantasy book covers created with stock images are put together? I have a long creative history that started with a camera. I spent most of my childhood snapping photos of anything and everything. However, after I hit a period of burnout as a professional photographer, I switched gears and became…