Immortality, death and rebirth threw fire and ash, as one falls from power. The clouds come in from above, the light fading into darkness silence in the air. Red lighting falling down on the ashes the smell of flesh and fire fill the air. A whirlwind swirls the remains into the air were a form emerges into the light. The pain of rebirth the feeling of freedom unlimited powers the fury building within. Feared as the most powerful creature on any world, Autolycus has been reborn again. Only the mighty Gronclo knows of the weakness, and it is up to Jalil to find Gronclo to defeat Autolycus for the last time.

"Enter The Phoenix" 

Has been added to Nerdist contest. It was very unexpected yes. I still have hope for ’Tales from Mist Lake" perhaps with more luck and Enter the Phoenix is in the top 10 it will bring more attention to my short story collection. 

Take a look and see what you think about my new book that is taking Pre-Orders and taking place in the Nerdist Contest. A few characters make an appearance. That’s right a few residence from Mist Lake have a strong connection to our crew of The Phoenix. 

First I would like to thank Elena from Inkshares for helping me set ’Enter The Phoenix’ for the Nerdist contest. It means so much to be up against talented writers. Even if my book does not get picked, I will still go forward with pre-orders. I have chosen a paperback over hardcover. 

While I have posted the first few chapters it is only a small glimpse of what is ahead of the story. While time travel can be difficult, I have chosen to tell it as it happens, instead of jumping around. Enter the Phoenix is a story of were magic and science are blurred. Jalil soon learns his purpose and why his crew was chosen. It becomes a race for time and all reality itself. 

I hope you enjoy what I have listed. Please tell me what you think. 

Joshua L. Covarrubio

Okay, a bit of unexpected news. I just got word that my other book Enter The Phoenix will be added to the Nerdist contest. I was not expecting to proceed with promoting this story so soon. I hope it does get updated. Even if it does not, I will continue with the paperback pre-orders for it regardless. 

As far as "Tales from Mist Lake goes" Well I will be setting up another campaign when the time feels right. Even if it is with another platform. Not decided at this time.

Please follow and read the first few chapters of  "Enter The Phoenix" Tell me what you think. This is my seven year project that is to be the only trilogy I plan on.

Well, it looks like time is running out. With only 2 orders and just days remaining it appears "Tales from Mist Lake" will not be funded. It has been a long difficult road to push for orders when life decides to hit me with everything possible. All stories are finished, and going through minor touch ups for continuity. All stories can stand alone, but there are minor characters that play a bigger role throughout each story.

Going down this road is difficult. I had planned on making this run with a paperback instead of Hardcover, but I didn’t contact Inkshares to change the option. That was my fault for not checking again. I am thinking of another crowdfunding option to hire an editor and release through Amazon paperback if another round fails in the near future. 

I haven’t decided yet. These 13 stories are ready, I just don’t want them to suffer from early release wow’s that I got when releasing two novellas with Amazon Kindle. I have updated the works, but they still feel unfinished. These two are part of the Mist Lake collection and will be included with the anthology collection.

I hope things go well, I know strange things can happen with any campaign at the end. Only time will tell. Thank you all again for staying with me as I figure out what the best direction is for this collection.

Joshua L. Covarrubio

All stories have been updated except the final tale that ties in all previous 12 stories together. I have been busy promoting the pre-orders. Still set at just 2, I hope things will pick up. I am also trying to rework a Voice over recording of ’Mirror House" with a woman narrating if that does not work out, I will release the version I recorded.

Please share and spread the word of Mist Lake. Listen to "The Thing From Mist Lake" on youtube. It is the first story that will set the way things go down at the lake. Most of the stories happen in the same year or time frame. With the exception of a few. Can you figure out the connection between those who visit the lake?

Things will proceed as planned for a release if inkshares does not work out, I hope they can help me set it to change for paperback option. I will work on another funding platform to help pay for an editor. 

Thank You for following.

Joshua L. Covarrubio

Well, the first twenty days and only one copy sold. Is it the writing, or the way I’m promoting my book? Can someone tell me. I don’t like sending private messages, that is now me. So some feedback would be great.

I still feel this could happen, just needs a boost in the best way. Thanks again for your time.