The Gryphon Clerks Series by Mike Reeves-McMillan

When the old shaman took Berry away from her home and family, she expected to become a shaman in turn. But after her oath shatters, she finds a new place as a Gryphon Clerk, helping negotiate a treaty with the beasthead people.A beasthead shaman stands against her, fearing the loss of his people’s way of life and the corruption of their youth... moreWhen the old shaman took Berry away from her home and family, she expected to become a shaman in turn. But after her oath shatters, she finds a new place as a Gryphon Clerk, helping negotiate a treaty with the beasthead people.A beasthead shaman stands against her, fearing the loss of his people’s way of life and the corruption of their youth. As the Human Purity movement gains power in a nearby realm, though, the beasthead and the clerk must find a way through their differences before war destroys everything they value.Place in the series: This is "Book 0" of the Gryphon Clerks series because, although it was published fourth, it was drafted first and comes first chronologically, partially overlapping in time with Realmgolds and Hope and the Clever Man. Like all the books in the series, though, it can be read as a standalone. less

A reluctant, inexperienced and ineffectual ruler must become the leader his people need when an old rival's hate-filled rhetoric foments rebellion.The young ruler has an ally and mentor, a competent woman who rules the realm to the south. Unfortunately, an ancient magical treaty between their realms means she can't send in her troops, her skyboats or her pressure guns. What she can do, though, is share a new magical communications technology and her elite corps of Gryphon Clerks... moreA reluctant, inexperienced and ineffectual ruler must become the leader his people need when an old rival's hate-filled rhetoric foments rebellion.The young ruler has an ally and mentor, a competent woman who rules the realm to the south. Unfortunately, an ancient magical treaty between their realms means she can't send in her troops, her skyboats or her pressure guns. What she can do, though, is share a new magical communications technology and her elite corps of Gryphon Clerks.5/5 "This is a fast paced story with a constant amount of action in it. The story feels fresh; I guess what I am saying is the collaborative approach of the two rulers builds an unusal plot device which makes the story interesting." - Sparta (April 25, 2013)5/5 "Don't miss this! Realmgolds is one of those books that is an unexpected pleasure. The fantasy aspect of this book is very different from Tolkien types even if it does reference non-humans that we are familiar with such as dwarves and gnomes. This is a very good thing as it establishes this whole series as its own individual world." - S0rceress0 (March 28, 2013)Realmgolds received an Independent Novel Award for 2013 from the New Podler Review of Books. less

When a promising date ends in head trauma and ruined trousers, Hope must confront the curse she accidentally placed on herself at the end of her first relationship. But can she do so while also qualifying as a Senior Mage, solving the mystery of her parents' toxic marriage, and helping two awkward friends communicate - all while periodically blacking out? A love story, with engineering. About - and for - smart, nerdy women and the men who adore them... moreWhen a promising date ends in head trauma and ruined trousers, Hope must confront the curse she accidentally placed on herself at the end of her first relationship. But can she do so while also qualifying as a Senior Mage, solving the mystery of her parents' toxic marriage, and helping two awkward friends communicate - all while periodically blacking out? A love story, with engineering. About - and for - smart, nerdy women and the men who adore them. Content warning: While it does not depict sex directly, this book does contain "adult situations" and what one reader has described as "delicate eroticism". If you are uncomfortable with these elements, this isn't the book for you. Place in the series: This is a direct sequel to Hope and the Clever Man and picks up where that book leaves off, but it can be read as a standalone. less