The Last Summoner by Nina Munteanu NOW OUT

Nina Munteanu’s latest book The Last Summoner is a Historical Time Travel Fantasy. Now available at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, The Book Depository (UK), Barnes & Noble and Chapters and other quality bookstores near you.

Every Choice Has Its Price…

On June 14th, 1410 in Grunwald, Prussia, one of medieval history’s most decisive battles is about to destroy the powerful Teutonic Order, slaughtering virtually all its monk knights. How would history have changed if this arrogant Nazi-like order had not underestimated its enemy and had instead won to continue sweeping through north-east Europe, unscathed, in its ambitious crusade for Christendom?

As a result of an impetuous choice, young 14-year old Vivianne Schoen, Baroness von Grunwald makes the startling discovery that she can alter history—but not before she’s branded a witch and must flee through a time-space tear into an alternate present-day France that she "authored" -- a France ruled by fascists. There, she will learn that every choice has its price.

Enjoy this Canadian bestseller in print form or on your iPhone or similar device through Kindle.

Nina Munteanu is ”…A master of metaphor.”— Craig Bowlsby

Nina Munteanu is an ecologist and internationally published author of novels, short stories and essays. She coaches writers and teaches writing at George Brown College and the University of Toronto. For more about Nina’s coaching & workshops visit www.ninamunteanu.me. Visit www.ninamunteanu.ca for more about her writing.

Nina Munteanu's SF Thriller Now Audiobook

Nina Munteanu's space thriller Outer Diverse is now a scintillating audiobook by Iambik Audiobooks, narrated exquisitely by Dawn Harvey. Harvey breathes incredible life into this fast paced metaphysical thriller about a female detective who must solve the mystery of a spiritual sect massacre. Rhea comes alive alongside a gaggle of sordid and macabre characters in Harvey's rich narrative. A rollercoaster ride guaranteed to entertain.

Who needs coffee when you have Dawn Harvey!

Outer Diverse is the first book of the Splintered Universe Trilogy, set in and around the Milky Way Galaxy. The first book begins as Galactic Guardian Rhea Hawke investigates the massacre of an entire religious sect, catapulting her into a treacherous storm of politics, conspiracy and self-discovery. Her quest for justice leads her into the heart of a universal struggle and toward an unbearable truth she's hidden from herself since she murdered an innocent man.

What people are saying about Outer Diverse:

"A master of metaphor, Munteanu turns an adventure story into a wonderland of alien rabbit holes...a fascinating and enthralling read."--Craig Bowlsby, author of Commander's Log

"A rollicking science fiction plot with all the trappings...Hawke is a maverick in teh wild west tradition...a genetic mystery with lethal powers."--Lynda Williams, author of Okal Rel series

What people are saying about Dawn Harvey:

"I just finished and thoroughly enjoyed "Outer Diverse". A metaphysical Sci Fi thriller with rich characters. Dawn Harvey told the story brilliantly and played the characters wonderfully. Definitely worth listening to."--Dan Wallace, narrator Lions Den Productions

"I am absolutely thrilled to recommend Nina Munteanu's audio book. Dawn has transported me into a new world of inspiration. Dawn is absolutely magic."--Vanessa Rottner

You can purchase this audiobook directly from Iambik for download to your Iphone or other device. It costs $6.99.

Go to my Tumbr site to hear a sample:

Nina Munteanu is an ecologist and internationally published author of novels, short stories and essays. She coaches writers and teaches writing at George Brown College and the University of Toronto. For more about Nina’s coaching & workshops visit www.ninamunteanu.me. Visit www.ninamunteanu.ca for more about her writing.

Writer's Salon with Nina Munteanu

Join Nina and fellow writers every Tuesday at 7 pm at the Beacher Cafe in the Beaches of Toronto for lively discussions on all aspects of writing and publishing. Bring your WIP. Eat, drink, and discuss over a cappuccino and dessert or a delicious meal.

Next meeting is this Tuesday, August 21st. See you there!

Nina Munteanu is an ecologist and internationally published author of novels, short stories and essays. She coaches writers and teaches writing at George Brown College and the University of Toronto. For more about Nina’s coaching & workshops visit www.ninamunteanu.me. Visit www.ninamunteanu.ca for more about her writing.

Costi Gurgu Aurora Prix Best Artist Finalist for Outer Diverse

Congratulations to Costi Gurgu for being celebrated by the Aurora Prix Awards for his stunning cover art on the book cover of Outer Diverse (first book of The Splintered Universe Trilogy by Starfire World Syndicate).

Costi was recently honoured by the Auroras for his imaginative and elegant cover art that resonates impeccably with the story inside.

I recently interviewed Costi about his art and particularly what he created for Outer Diverse. Costi used a triptych approach for the three covers of the trilogy to reflect the evolution of the entire trilogy and the fractal relationship of the worlds represented.

Costi came up with the triptych approach to the three covers after a discussion about the story arc of the protagonist Rhea Hawke (a determined but troubled Galactic Guardian tasked with solving the mysterious massacre of an entire spiritual sect). Rhea Hawke is a complex character. Her journey of self-discovery and her three-stage evolution is reflected eloquently in Costi's  cover art and design of the trilogy. What more could a writer ask for? I am honoured by his work.

Look for more of Costi's work in Books 2 and 3 of The Splintered Universe Trilogy. They are scheduled for release by Starfire in fall/winter of 2012 (Inner Diverse) and spring 2013 (Metaverse).

Nina Munteanu is an ecologist and internationally published author of novels, short stories and essays. She coaches writers and teaches writing at George Brown College and the University of Toronto. For more about Nina’s coaching & workshops visit www.ninamunteanu.me. Visit www.ninamunteanu.ca for more about her writing.