Meet Matthew Cesca, Author of The Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to Matthew Cesca, author of the Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy! I’m curious to know as a fellow author publishing a trilogy: What have you learned about marketing a ongoing story before that last book came out? Did you find that your tactics or outcomes …

Fools and Friendship

I wrote the following short story for an anthology about “Fool’s Errands,” meaning hopeless causes and impossible tasks. Although this story will make FAR MORE sense if you read “Marked” first, it may also stand alone. At least, that’s what I’m hoping. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Davy leaned against Ar’we’s warm side and …

Book Covers I Love

I am commissioning book cover art soon for “Liberation,” the first full-length novel in the epic fantasy trilogy “The Keepers of Midgate.” What do you like in a book cover? I love illustrated scenes featuring the beautiful fantasy landscapes and key characters, typically in a major action or moment.

Character Art I Love

I am commissioning character art soon for “Liberation,” the first full-length novel in the epic fantasy trilogy “The Keepers of Midgate.” What do you like to see in your character art? Examples

Interior Art for the Trilogy

I recently commissioned Etheric Art for interior line art to be used throughout the epic trilogy “The Keepers of Midgate.” They are working on chapter headers for every point-of-view character, as well as section dividers, an author logo, and a Dragonkeeper Press logo. Here’s a little taste of what they’re doing!

The Rough Draft is Complete!

The rough draft of “Sundering” is complete! I will complete a full developmental edit during summer 2023, and will be looking for both alpha and beta readers around August 2023. If you are interested in being an alpha or beta reviewer for “Sundering,” please follow the instructions to Become a Reviewer.