Hey, Gwyn enthusiasts and blood magic fans! If you’ve been hooked on my spellbinding The Price of Magic series, prepare for the jaw-dropping finale you’ve all been waiting for!

Published on 16 March this year, “The Last Sorceress” is the epic conclusion that brings a spectacular end to this incredible journey.

A Journey Worth the Wait

Writing this series has been a monumental journey, to say the least. From Gwyn’s harrowing battles against the risen dead to the fracturing, to some hardcore sorceress vs. sorceress action, it’s been a narrative close to my heart. “One sorceress fractured the world. Two may be enough to doom it.” I can’t wait for you to see how it all unfolds.

My Characters, Your Heroes

Gwyn, Alcide, Lucian and the whole cast have lived in my imagination for years, and bringing them to life on paper has been a surreal experience. I’m incredibly excited for you to delve deeper into their lives, trials, and the difficult choices they have to make, especially as lives are lost and ancient enemies align for the final showdown.

A Massive Thank You!

I couldn’t have come this far without the unwavering support from all of you—my readers, friends, and family. Your enthusiasm, reviews, and word-of-mouth recommendations have been the magical ingredients to the series’ success. Thank you for accompanying me on this remarkable journey.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Grand Finale

The conclusion of the Price of Magic saga answers the questions you’ve been dying to know and poses new ones that’ll have you pondering long after you’ve turned the last page. Magic comes at a price, and in this final book, you’ll find out if Gwyn is ready to pay it.

So, What Are You Waiting For?

With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, “The Last Sorceress” promises an exhilarating end to this magical journey. Get your copy here.

Till our next magical adventure,

If you haven’t read Book 3, The Stars Beyond the Stone, now is the time. You can get it as an ebook, a paperback, an audiobook; you can get it any old how. Matter of fact, I’ve got it now.

In case you’re wondering what it’s about, here’s the short ‘n sweet:

The Scions roam free, and only the sorceress can hunt them…

After the battle with storm god Molech Suun, a city is in ruins and a new Archmage holds the Syndicate’s leash.

But while Gwyn has accepted her fate – to hunt down and destroy the remaining Scions – her loyalty is still to her old master Faolan, held captive by a cunning necromancer.

Saving Faolan means leaving the wizards and the Clockwork City behind.

With the shapeshifter Lucian at her side, Gwyn embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea, to lands where pirate kings rule and wild magic sings.

But sorceresses are heir to a dark legacy of blood – and Gwyn soon finds that she’s the one being hunted.

The Scions want her dead, and a new enemy sends threats and warnings that can’t be ignored.

As Gwyn struggles to balance her desires and her destiny, she finds herself unprepared for what awaits her beyond the city walls.

And far to the south, amid the ashes of a fallen kingdom, a familiar foe is setting deadly plans in motion…

The Stars Beyond the Stone is the dazzling third instalment in Bonnie Wynne’s epic fantasy saga, The Price of Magic.

And if that’s not enough to whet your whistle, how about a totally free prequel novella? Just sign up to the Talem Press newsletter and get it delivered straight to your inbox. I don’t get paid for this. Nobody does. It’s a gift, straight from my brain to yours.

Before the Ninth Sorceress, there was…

Ailbhe Ahriddin. A name steeped in blood. An empire poised to fall. And a sorceress at war with the monster inside.

Torn between two destinies, with her world on the brink of annihilation, Ailbhe must choose whose side she’s on… and what she’s willing to sacrifice for the people she rules.

I am, to say the least, amazed. Small first novels from indie publishers don’t usually get noticed for any kind of awards, much less the most prestigious genre awards in Australia. The other nominees in my category include past winners, super-popular authors from big publishers, and, um, GARTH NIX. Absolutely bonkers that I used to read his books after school in the library and now I’m running against him in the country’s biggest fantasy award.

As the underdog I have no expectation of actually winning my category, but I’m thrilled to be nominated. When I got the news on April 1st I was pretty sure I was the victim of an elaborate April Fools. Me, Bonnie Wynne, sitting at the table with the best writers in the biz.

BIG thank you to the judges who put me there, and the readers who’ve been so wonderful in supporting my little wizard book. It’s probably the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to me. So, you know. Thank you.

Book 3 will be out later this year, and I’ll have more info about titles, covers and release dates as we get closer. But before then, my mailing list subscribers will be getting something very cool and very free. Sign up below so you don’t miss out.

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In case you’re not up to date, here’s the synopsis:

The sorceress has broken free of her shackles.

Months of imprisonment have forged Gwyn into something new; something dangerous. Eight dead sorceresses whisper in her ear, hungry for blood and vengeance – and after unleashing the red magic to make her escape, she fears she won’t be able to stop.

All Gwyn really wants is to go home. But as she soon discovers, escaping the Clockwork City may prove an impossible task. The wizards of the Syndicate wage a silent, bloody war over her fate, and to survive, she must play their deadly game.

As strange storms ravage the city and wizards start turning up dead, Gwyn finds herself in more danger than ever. With enemies on every side, the immortal Scions massing their armies, and the dark power inside her growing stronger, she must make a choice… To save everything she loves, is she willing to become the monster the Syndicate fears?

A Wind from the Rift is the electrifying second volume in Bonnie Wynne’s spellbinding fantasy series, The Price of Magic.

And here’s what the coterie of brilliant advance reviewers are saying:

Dianne from Tome Tender says:

Dark, grim and yet, still spell binding, this addition to the series is just as emotionally taut, richly detailed and raw as book one, but this time out, Ms. Wynne has stepped up her game and enriched the story into a finely woven fantasy with an ever stronger heroine… Brilliant creative writing has gone into this tale and the author has done an amazing job of letting readers become part of the story. Highly recommended fantasy for all ages.

Nikki (Read and Wander) says:

Wynne’s writing is dynamic and held a few twists I had not seen coming. While I was hooked from the very first chapter, the last third of the book was the definition of ‘unputdownable.’ It was like being on a bullet train that hit stop speed… then the breaks go out. I could not stop reading until I reached the end… at 3am. THAT ENDING. THAT ENDING!!

Kat (Bookish Blades) says:

The characters, the fast pace and the magic were an amazing, delicious mixture. Even though I had to get back into the story first, once I was, the book transfixed me and I read it in two sittings. I could not stop reading, it really was a bit addictive. For me, it was the perfect second book!

Can’t wait to share with you all! Let me know what you think. I’m on Instagram at @itsbonniewynne, or just leave a comment on my web-zone.

This electrifying beauty – Book 2 of The Price of Magic saga and the sequel to February’s The Ninth Sorceress – will be out on 19 November 2020 in eBook and paperback for both Australia and international.

You want the blurb? You want to know what the book is about? You want some clue as to the magnificent and heart-stopping contents contained herein? You want to know who Gwyn is going to wreck and how she’s going to wreck them?

Head on over to Goodreads to find out! And don’t forget to add her to your TBR list while you’re there. Because we all love a bit of buzz.

I’m so excited to finally share the title of The Price of Magic: Book 2. ‘A Wind from the Rift’ was my working title, but frankly, it just suited the book, so we decided to keep it. I think it has a cool, slightly vintage feel, like maybe it was written by Robin Hobb or Robert Jordan (basically, a better author than me).

‘A Wind from the Rift’ is scheduled to launch on 19 November 2020. In the current COVID environment, that might be subject to change, but so far it’s looking good. Two books out in one year! What a busy bee I am.

I’ll be revealing the cover and the blurb a little later, and my mailing list subscribers will be the first to see them. Haven’t signed up yet? Pop your email address in below. I send an email about once every two months, so you don’t have to worry about getting spammed. I’m too lazy for that. Also, if you’re on Instagram, shoot me a DM and I’ll add you to my close friends list! It’s for mailing list subscribers only so it’s very exclusive.

For this part, you’ll need to look closely at your agent/publisher’s submission guidelines. Some may want a 500 word summary. Some may want 2,000. You’ll need to tailor your response to suit. Sending 5,000 words when they ask for 500 is a sure way to demonstrate that you’re either too lazy to read, or think the rules don’t apply to you. If you’re Stephen King, that may be true, but if you’re a first-time author, don’t give them any reason to reject you up-front. Plenty of time for rejection later!

So here’s the synopsis that got me my deal. In the right-hand column, I break down why I’ve constructed it this way, and what you should be looking for in your own synopsis.

Important: I know not everybody has read The Ninth Sorceress yet. A synopsis isn’t like a blurb: it should give away your ending. So, because I don’t want to spoil my book for people who haven’t read it, I’ve redacted the sentences that give away major plot points. There are some mild spoilers below, but basically just what you would find in the blurb, or guess within the first few chapters.

The Synopsis

So that’s it: your synopsis. Actually, that was my synopsis. Yours will be different.

If you haven’t read The Ninth Sorceress yet, why not pick up a copy? It’s also available on audiobook, so my story of twisted blood magic can lull you into a gentle sleep every night.

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But some of you want to turn your writing into a career. That means approaching agents and publishers, hat in hand, trying to make them take a chance and invest their time and money in your unproven story.

Yeah — we all hate this part. Writing a book is one thing, but selling that book is a whole other game. A crappy game. You can write the best and most exciting novel on the planet, but until you can craft a pitch that makes an agent or publisher want to read it…. well, it won’t make a lick of difference.

Here’s where I come in. Without further ado, I present: the cover letter that got me in the door with Talem Press.

Disclaimer: I won’t pretend to be any kind of expert on this stuff. And I don’t claim that my approach was perfect, or the only way, or even the best way. But hey, it worked, and that counts for something. I invite you to take this example and build on it. Make yours better! I believe in you.

The Cover Letter

And there we have it: the cover letter. Short, snappy, and to the point. At this point, all you’re really trying to demonstrate is:

• You’re not a psychopath.
• You’ve read the submission guidelines and can follow them.
• Your story is potentially appropriate in its content, word count and genre (no 200,000 word sadist erotica to the fluffy romance publisher, please).
• You are literate. Check for typos!
• There is a market for the kind of story you’re pitching, and you the author understand that market.

But as you probably know, the cover letter is only the first step. Join me next time for the all-important synopsis. Summing up a 120,000 word book in a few hundred words? What could be easier?