Watch this short video in support of the upcoming book release of The Molossus of Old Man Moyer this August 1, 2023. Coming Soon! Horror The Molossus of Old Man Moyer While taking the body of a renowned psychic to the cemetery, Jimmy encounters a dog, a two-thousand-year-old Molossus who grants its host fabulous riches….
Category: Fiction
Coming Soon: An Original Horror Story
“Belky,” the old man cackled, his voice cracking like the dry rustle of dead leaves. “This malevolent beast has been known by many names throughout the ages – Old Shuck, the Barghest, and the Church Grim. Here in the haunted shadows of the United States, they simply call him the Black Dog. His chilling presence…
Navigating Modern Publishing
It’s understandable that authors might feel frustrated with the traditional publishing process and the perceived gatekeeping by literary agents. The industry has indeed become highly competitive, and rejection can be disheartening for any aspiring author. However, it’s essential to remember that the agents and publishers are also facing their own set of challenges and pressures…
My Author Website
Hi, I’m Fantasy and Horror author Joe Lyon. I invite you to my new webite: http://www.joe-lyon.com. I’m an author of three books comprising the Epic Fantasy Astar’s Blade series on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. The Molossus of Old Man Moyer is my first book in the horror genre (my favorite). As a kid I loved…
An Author’s Non-Ending Series of Rejections
In the United States the biggest large market book publishers do not accept unsolicted submissions and have a choke-hold on all the large markets and decide what you will read by way of what they make available to you. There are five large market publishers, and they are affectionately called, “The Big Five” amongst anyone…
Joe Lyon to Release New Horror Novel Fall 2023
The door burst open, and the coroner lunged out of the dark morgue into the brightly lit hallway. He lunged head first to the opposite wall, then having no more room, he turned and leaned against it. He stood panting heavily, watching the door close and latch behind him. Is it going to follow me…
Temple of Valor on Audiobook
Available Right Now! Available Right Now! Astar has unbelievable powers he can barely control. As a new terror rises from the depths, Astar is joined with the magical dagger that reunites him with the final piece of the ancient God inhabiting him. Astar becomes the most powerful creature in the Universe, and using cunning and…
“Action-packed, emotionally intense, and utterly satisfying” ~ Kirkus Reviews
Become part of the magic! Visit Amazon and own a copy of of what Kirkus reviews as “A rousing final installment of a well-constructed epic fantasy series helmed by a capable lead.” Or check out Astar’s Blade website for merch and other fun things from author Joe Lyon . . . . . . ….
Kirkus review for Temple of Valor.
Hi Everybody, hope you are doing well and keeping safe. I got the Kirikus review for Temple of Valor today. Great review from a long trusted publication house in NYC! Thanks for all the people that supported me and believed in the Temple of Valor. Couldn’t have done it without you! ~Joe Lyon Review follows:…
The Exciting Conclusion of Astar’s Blade is HERE!
Introducing the third and final volume in the Astar’s Blade series. The Temple of Valor has all the characters you love, plus introduces some new ones in this season finale. Although it is the third book in the series, like the other two, they not alone progress the larger story, but can be read as…