Category Archives: Series

French influence in the English language – by Vijaya Schartz

According to Merriam Webster, there are over 7,000 French words today in the English language. The pronunciation and spelling might differ slightly, but they are plainly recognizable.  So many familiar words in the English language are French, like: attache, avant-garde, aviation, … Continue reading

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How many books should there be in a series – by Vijaya Schartz

 I wrote many series, some as short as two books (the Archangel twin books), others as long as eight novels (like the CURSE OF THE LOST ISLE, based on Celtic legends). New authors, and sometimes readers, ask me how long … Continue reading

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Coping with confinement – by Vijaya Schartz

Stuck at home? Listening to the news with growing anxiety? Dealing with confinement and social distancing, while worrying about your income or losing your 401K, can push our stress to intolerable levels. Here are a few of my stress relieving … Continue reading

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ANGEL FIERCE is a winner – by Vijaya Schartz

  I am overjoyed. ANGEL FIERCE just won 1st Place in the ARIZONA LITERARY AWARDS 2019, in the Published Fiction category. Although my books won several awards over the years, this one is meaningful. It’s not a popularity contest, or the … Continue reading

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The ancient Samurai pervades science fiction and Fantasy – by Vijaya Schartz

Not so long ago, I practiced Aikido, a Japanese martial art. I lived in Hawaii at the time, a place of mixed cultures, where part of the population is of Japanese descent. I had a Japanese Sensei, who taught his … Continue reading

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New release, BLACK DRAGON, and a cute Kitty on the cover!

Find the links to purchase this book and my other titles from BWL here What is such a cutie doing on a spaceship? On the cover of a book titled BLACK DRAGON? He is neither black, nor a dragon. Well, there … Continue reading

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ANGEL FIERCE by Vijaya Schartz is out!

There is a planet out in the universe, emitting a strange turquoise glow. A long time ago Azura refused to join the Trade Alliance. The Alliance sent their military fleet to destroy the Azurans, but their powerful supernatural abilities spread … Continue reading

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NEW RELEASE – Angel Mine, Azura Chronicles Book 1

kindle  –  paperback – nook New Realease ANGEL MINE Azura Chronicles Book 1 by Vijaya Schartz What in the frozen hells of Laxxar prompted Fianna to pursue her quarry to this forbidden blue planet? Well, she needs the credits… badly. … Continue reading

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Researching Angels – by Vijaya Schartz

What are angels? Really… Since they do not come from this earth, it’s safe to say they are extraterrestrials… or are they? Different versions of the Christian Bible name a few, but other ancient sacred texts, like the Zohar, the … Continue reading

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Epic Fantasy, medieval fantasy, sci-fi fantasy – by Vijaya Schartz

It’s not always easy for a writer to figure out where what they write fits in the cookie cutter categories imposed by booksellers and promoters. Unfortunately, if the book doesn’t fit perfectly anywhere, it might be featured on the wrong … Continue reading

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