LISA SILVERTHORNE writes mythic, emotionally charged fantasy, romance, mystery, and science fiction—stories of lost souls, dangerous devotion, irreverent humor, and the fight to belong. An awardwinning storyteller with more than 30 novels and 150 short stories, she blends vivid prose, elemental worldbuilding, and characterdriven intensity into tales that are sometimes irreverent, sometimes heartbreaking, but always mythic.

Her work spans fantasy, romantasy, science fiction, supernatural suspense, and mystery, united by a signature mix of high stakes, emotional depth, and relationships forged in fire. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Slightly Enchanting by Lisa Silverthorne

What do you call the protagonist who's the last adventurer someone would ever hire to complete The Quest?

The sorceress who slept through spellcasting AND the academy?

The knight who spent their field training in the pub?

That's right. A Hero. Technically…

In a world of ancient prophecies, magic, fearsome beasts, and Very Important Quests, slightly enchanting is better than nothing, right? Right? So, join the party and DPS your way through nine short fantasy tales of wander, low stakes, and high drama. Lots of drama. Slightly Enchanting is about doing your best—even when your best is…not especially heroic. It's perfect for readers who like their fantasy with warmth, wit (snark), and just a touch of exasperation.

CATEGORY: Fantasy

Dragonskin Boots: When the sacrifice of virgins is outlawed, protests erupt in the village over loss of wages and unfair treatment of dragons. Can the queen stop the protests and bring order to her realm?

Single Princess Seeks Serious Hero: Winning the virgin sacrifice lottery on her eighteenth birthday was Princess Wynna's worst present ever. What she needed now, more than ever, was a hero to save her. Or…did she?

Armageddon: Okay, so the newest warrior priestess slept through temple fire duty while the rest of the priestesses were away on retreat. On Armageddon of all days. Can she save her temple from the end of the world? Before the High Priestess returns?

A Game of Virgins: It was just a quick dragon nap. To heal his wounds. Until a princess started screaming and ruined the whole dream. But this virgin sacrifice was unlike any he'd ever encountered.

Prince Valdemar Rides Again: When a collection of dolls is about to be donated to a toy drive and their adult owner is about to miss meeting the love of her life, Prince Valdemar mounts up. For love. Mostly.

Effie G's Curse and Carry: A zombie merchant in the French Quarter sells curses and their fixes to anyone in need. For love. For money. For a slow Tuesday night. What could go wrong?

The Sorcerer's High Tea: When a powerful sorcerer threatens Myrtle Jenkins' village, Myrtle decides to handle the problem herself rather than argue with the mayor and the villages. So, she invites the sorcerer to high tea. And scones he'll never forget.

Potluck Sacrifice: Sick of eating virgins and knights, Malfeas the dragon seeks more upscale dining in the kingdom. But will traditions get in the way of his…sensitive palate?

Speechless in Seattle: When a fledgling wizard's botched spell releases every wizard's familiar in the city, a clever librarian risks her heart to fix the spell and protect Seattle's Public Library of the Hidden Arts.

CURATOR'S NOTE

Lisa Silverthorne is one of my all-time favorite writers. So when she promises stories about magical mishaps and questionable heroes, I'm the first in line to read them. She knows how to balance humor and believability, as well as create marvelous places to escape to. The title of this collection is misleading. Lisa's fictional enchantments are never slight; they always leave you wanting more. – Kristine Kathryn Rusch

 
 

BOOK PREVIEW

Speechless in Seattle:

Now, on his twenty-first birthday, with his focus in place, he'd chosen a place of power to perform the spell. After the incantation, he'd inherit his house's power, becoming a full wizard in the eyes of the five great houses and Seattle's magical community.

If he completed the spell correctly.

All he had to do was say it.

He winced as he remembered his childhood struggle with stuttering. He'd grown out of it, but sometimes, when he was tired—or nervous—he stuttered.

A Game of Virgins:

Draven, a lesser emerald dragon, stared at the screaming woman tied to a post outside the rocky cave where he'd been sleeping.

Another princess. He groaned. Too rich for him. Jewels and gold coins got stuck in his teeth. And virgins gave him reflux, especially loud, screeching princesses, but right now, he needed a virgin—some of her blood at any rate. To heal his wounds. They were severe and would take months to heal—if they healed.

Effie G's Curse and Carry:

A college kid walks into a bar in New Orleans. Stop me if you've heard this one (like I have). He sees his girlfriend all hot and heavy with another guy. After two Jaeger bombs chased by two beers, college kid gets owned in a fist fight. Four more beers and a shot of Johnnie Walker later, he's down the street looking for Effie G's Curse and Carry, located in the heart of the French Quarter.

God, I love Spring Break.