Purchase On Earth As It Is. This link will lead to the softcover version on lulu.com. It will become available on Amazon and B&N. Amazon link is https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684702038 .
Following is the full front cover. And here is the bonus short story Heaven. Note this story is password protected for readers who have purchased the book. It occurs after the end of the novel—you wouldn’t want to spoil it, right?
The standalone sequel to Kingdom Come entitled On Earth, As It Is, is an adult fantasy novel for anyone who enjoys swords and sorcery as well as those who have a fondness for stories of famous characters in modern settings. The back blurb states “In this whimsical fantasy tale, Harold, Sondra, and other characters set out on a new adventure spanning not only one, but two, worlds.” For more details on the novel, read this post.
As with the first novel, the following short stories and other “goodies” of events in Kingdom occur in the time between the first and second novel (known as Kingdom Ascension). Please take some time to read / review them. They are standalone stories you can enjoy even if you haven’t read the novels.
For a timeline of the novels, stories, and significant events, read Kingdom Ascending Timeline.
Fans – A Kingdom Short Story. What if the fairytale queens lived and ruled a kingdom together? And how would they react if their subjects started acting like fans, arguing over their favorites?
Kingdom’s Town – An On Earth, As It Is Illustration. A royal depiction of Town done by the wonderful and talented Daniel Johnson who also did all of the illustrations in the novel. Take a look—you won’t believe it!
Paisley Meets a Pixie – An On Earth, As It Is Illustration. A wonderful drawing by Lauren Nalepa that captures a moment from the novel On Earth, As It Is. An earth mom finds out her world is a lot larger than she ever imagined when she meets Kingdom’s premier pixie, Celeste Constellation.
Gem Of Fortune – A Kingdom Short Story. A fairytale queen and her guard travel to a lost city to find a fabled wishing stone. Will they survive the deathtraps the original residents left for them?
The Pinnipedian Edict – A Kingdom Short Story. Not all people love the laws passed by fairytale queens. This short story tells the tale of an edict that sends the royal city into open rebellion, and even the gentlest of rulers cannot sway them.
The Disguised Rainbow – An On Earth, As It Is Illustration. Fantastic rendition of this magical place in Kingdom. Click to see the full picture.
Charley Meets a Selkie – An On Earth, As It Is illustration. The second in my “Meets” series after Penta Meets a Pixie. Again, Laura Nalepa has exceeded my expectations depicting an eager fangirl encountering a stalwart selkie.
Hildy’s Sacrifice – An On Earth, As It Is illustration. A stunning rendition of one of the characters from On Earth meeting an overwhelming adversary. Click to see the full picture.
Sylvia Meets a Best Friend – An On Earth, As It Is illustration. Third in the “Meets” series, Lauren Nalepa has brought to life the first meeting between the terrified Sylvia and the gentle Rose Red in this delightful depiction.
Hildy Meets a Prince – An On Earth, As It Is illustration. Fourth in the “Meets” series. Again, Lauren Nalepa has brought together two of my characters. Princely Roger Jolly agrees to guard wary Hildy Ghael in this fantasy meets contemporary illustration.
Virginia Meets a Rogue – An On Earth, As It Is illustration. Fifth, and last, in the “Meets” series. Lauren Nalepa completes the theme with Earth shop owner Virginia C. Alevain gazing hesitantly at Kingdom’s handsome rogue, Graddock Elston.