Category: Upcoming Releases

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A dragon standing in a golden palace

    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…

  • The Siren’s Call Audio: Chapter 1

    While I still don’t have audiobooks ready for THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES, I still want to share this never before shared first chapter of The Siren’s Call, book four in this epic fantasy series. Happy Listening! This novel releases on April 29, 2025. To purchase the ebook or paperback click here.

  • 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…

  • Preorder open: The Siren’s Call

    We are about six weeks away from the release of this long anticipated novel. I am beyond excited to see this book go out into the world, especially after I had to take a hiatus from working on it last year. You can order your copy for The Siren’s Call either at the signed bookshop…