Category: Upcoming Releases

  • Banner image with the book cover of The Phoenix and the Wolf. Text: This epic fantasy is perfect for fans of the hobbit and Enna burning. The end has arrived. Join the ARC team.

    Join the ARC team for The Phoenix and The Wolf

    The final novel in The Comstock Chronicles arrives on May 19th, but there is still time to join the ARC team. If you are a fan of clean epic fantasy (no swearing, no spice, no gore with all the magic and adventure), and you love getting early access to books, consider joining the ARC team…

  • Cover reveal of The phoenix and the wolf. coming soon circle over image of book cover. a misty castle in the background behind the words.

    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…

  • 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.