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Jake Joy

Born in the tiny city of Wells, Somerset, I spent my formative years in the fields and woods of the countryside… until I got a PlayStation, then not so much. But those early memories of running about the woods with my brothers are what fuel my writing. The games and stories we played have stuck with me, and often, characters from those games appear in my stories.

All we need here is three powerful words β€” words that immediately identify who you are and what readers can expect from you.
Humorous
Fantasy
Playful
The question readers always ask me…
And I always reply…
What people get wrong about me…
One sentence I try to live by…
If you can't say something nice, write it in a book.
A failure I’m grateful for…
Soundtrack to my work…
A place that always recharges me...
Bed
If I could time-travel for one day…
I probably wouldn't come back.
The best message a reader could send me…
When's the next book ready?
This month’s thought…
Secrets
Favourite books of all time.
The Lord of the Rings - J R R Tolkien.
Hogfather - Sir Terry Pratchett
His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
Currently reading
Making Money - Sir Terry Pratchett
Eye of the World - The Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan

My Showcase

King Hunters
A Conman's Guide to Saving the World

Muse tries not to subscribe to the idea of karma. Conman, thief, and wielder of bardic magic, he’s done more than enough to warrant a karmic backhand.

When the King of Crock Mallet is kidnapped and civil war begins to brew, Muse is in the wrong place at the wrong time. To make matters worse, an ancient enemy threatens to enslave the world. Only Muse can stop it, but to do so he must overcome his selfish desires and use his magic for the greater good.

The Trouble with Prophecies
The Last Wizard Would Rather Not

With the prophesised Chosen One missing, Feydern’s only hope lies with Derrick, the Last Wizard, but he doesn’t want to help. In his opinion, tracking down the missing Chosen One is an idiotic idea.
But prophecies must come true and despite his best efforts, he’s dragged along on the quest. Bandits, goblins, and warring grannies stand in the way of his freedom, but his greatest obstacle is destiny itself.
That’s the trouble with prophecies…
They don’t really give you a choice.

I was hooked from the start and gutted when it ended, one of those rare books that comes along and catches you off guard. Well worth a read.