by Jay Batista | Aug 10, 2019 | History
In the novel Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse, many point-of-view characters hold ideas, notions and stories that are exaggerated, a bit confused, misinformed or simply wrong. A prime example, Yeru the old nurse recounts the family lore with major embellishments,...
by Jay Batista | Jul 28, 2019 | Historical Fantasy
All successful indie authors need assistance and I am going to dedicate a number of blogs to thank and cross-promote those who have aided and abetted my writing life. Today let’s celebrate the awesome Jake Caleb of JCalebdesign.com, a master at graphic design and book...
by Jay Batista | Jul 28, 2019 | History, Review
I am so pleased that my Swedish friend Lars-Ingemar Lundstrom finds my novel a tome true to history and an enjoyable read. He wrote… Have now read and reviewed my old friend Jay Batista’s new novel, “Thorfinn and the witch’s curse” about...
by Jay Batista | Jul 22, 2019 | Historical Fantasy, History
In the heyday of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, the mid-1980’s, I wrote for TSR…back when they were financially viable and long before they sold to Wizards of the Coast, the makers of Magic: The Gathering trading cards. I was a free-lance author and TSR wanted...
by Jay Batista | Jul 17, 2019 | Historical Fantasy, Review
New reviews of Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse have just arrived! Fantastic praise for the new book: “…a beautifully written adventurous viking story that brings mystical ancient history back to life.” “Enjoyable page turning read!”...
