Books published by Silversmith Publishing

An alien culture. An exciting adventure. An imminent war...As one of the few humans on planet Tyger, young colonist Astrid is thrilled to be invited to the local New Year festival. After all, who wouldn't want to experience the glamour of an alien palace ruled over by the charismatic Emir Raka?But her adventure turns dangerous when someone close to her falls for a local who's completely off-limits. Their forbidden romance sets off a chain of events that impact both worlds, and Astrid herself becomes the target of a culture that believes in an eye for an eye.Meanwhile, the festival proves to be a mere cover for someone's desire for power...at the expense of everyone around them. For the Tyger wealth and beauty hides a very ugly secret, one that will change everything the humans think they know about this planet and its people...

A girl sits on a stone wall overlooking Wellington Harbour, New Zealand on a sunny winter's day. The beautiful cover of this notebook is based on an original oil painting by Mary Marinan.A lightweight notebook suitable for writers of any age.

The tasty, cherry-laden cover of this notebook is based on an original oil painting by Mary Marinan.A lightweight notebook suitable for writers or cherry-lovers of any age.100 lined pages.

Valentina hates fairytales. Happily ever after? As a twenty-one-year-old widow with a head injury that steals her memories, she knows that life is never that easy. But now she's got a chance to start over with wealthy hotel owner Kingsley White. He's kind, handsome and yes, quite a bit older, but she can handle that. After all, he comes with the fabulous White Hotel, crowning jewel of the luxurious, fantasy-themed Sweetheart Island resort. It's so modern that half the staff are androids and the other half are actors, and it seems to be the perfect place for her to start afresh. But then Kingsley turns out to have a grown daughter, Snow. And Snow really, really doesn't want a stepmother barely older than herself, and the dislike is mutual. Valentina's new life seems to be falling apart when it's barely begun… Enter a too-familiar stranger in fantasy costume, as well as a troupe of dangerous oddballs conducting an underhanded treasure hunt. Add in mysterious troubles during her memory blanks, and then real disaster strikes. Valentina's about to discover Sweetheart Island's secrets - as well as a few of her own. Can a gorgeous, flawed black widow ever have her own happily ever after? 'Breaking the Glass Slipper' is a futuristic twist on the classic fairytale genre. Young adult, standalone novel.

One simple choice can change your life forever…Left penniless by her father's death, Rose-Red lives in a cottage in the woods outside a small, unimportant village along with her twin sister and mother. Life seems small and unimportant too, right up until the night a very special, hairy visitor knocks on their door.They make the decision to invite him in, and find they've been unwittingly pulled into a new world of money, drama, high society…and dangerous curses. When Rose's family is in danger and she can no longer tell her friends and her enemies apart, she's got no choice but to turn to the one person she swore she'd never ask for help.But when their whole kingdom is at stake, is the challenge too much for either of them to handle?Thwarted romance, treasure, royals and a very aggressive pet goose… The full, untold story of Rose-Red is a world away from any fairytale you've ever heard.A standalone novel in the world of Fairytale Memoirs.

They say it's what's on the inside that counts. They've never met Kajus. Claire and her people have wandered for years, searching for a new home away from their drought-stricken origins. Just when they find what seems like the perfect location, there's a catch. Someone's already living there, and they don't want to share…not without a price being paid.The native Veest will allow Claire's people to settle on the condition that one of their most beautiful girls marries the son of the Veest chieftain. Claire knows she's not the most attractive (or even the third or fourth most attractive) but she is the only one willing. After all, it's her father that's being held hostage until they come up with a bride. And the fact that her betrothed Kajus is a shapeshifter? That can't be so bad either, because surely he won't be in animal form ALL the time.Unfortunately, Claire is only half right. See, Kajus is considered unusual even among the Veest, and it's for a reason that is very hard to overlook…Arranged marriages, desperate refugees, angry exes and the world's ugliest fiancé… 'Gifted' is a highly original take on a classic fairytale.A standalone novella in the world of Fairytale Memoirs.Praise for M. Marinan: 'A book I didn't want to put down, even at the expense of my sleep.' 'A really, really good read.' 'Rich and complex, with twists and turns all over the show.'

A 200-year-old gentleman. A 500-year-old lady. And Ash, who pays the rent…After escaping the Queen's grasp in 2155 AD, Ash, George and Anne find themselves reluctant flatmates in the twenty-first century. No ID, no money, and apparently forgotten by friends and enemies alike. With their new abilities gone, it seems their biggest battle is learning how to use a toaster…and how to live together without killing each other.But then another twist of fate leads the trio out of Ash's time and throughout history. And as they're forced to rely on each other even more, they discover a few dangerous truths. There's another realm. One of wonder, supernatural power, and terrible peril. They're not the only ones who can travel through time.And they're not so forgotten after all…Praise for The Eternity Stone: 'A book I didn't want to put down, even at the expense of my sleep'.Praise for Mountain of Glass: 'A really, really good read.'Praise for Breaking the Glass Slipper: 'Rich and complex, with twists and turns all over the show.'

Three strangers. One town. One VERY big secret.When nineteen-year-old Ash O'Reilly goes for a quiet walk in the local woods, she doesn't expect to run into a couple of half-crazed actors in full historical costume. But to make matters worse, her car (and the entire path) seem to have disappeared, and 'Lady Anne' and 'the Honourable Mister George Seymour' are insisting that she's the one who's confused, and that everything will be alright if she'd just direct them to the nearby village of Iversley.To Ash's great surprise, Iversley does exist - sort of - but there's a problem. The 'village' has other visitors: highly unusual ones with an uncomfortable interest in the three of them. And suddenly getting back home is the least of her worries...Praise for The Eternity Stone: 'A book I didn't want to put down, even at the expense of my sleep'.Praise for Mountain of Glass: 'A really, really good read.'Praise for Breaking the Glass Slipper: 'Rich and complex, with twists and turns all over the show.'

Worst weekend EVER.It's Saturday, but Princess Peach is miserable. Instead of relaxing, the whole kingdom of Verdonia is preparing for a visit from the most terrible of visitors: Prince Terrence of Tarragon. Peach can't stand Terrence! But he's going to marry her oldest sister Princess Posie, so she'll have to get used to him sooner or later.Or will she? Armed with a strange, fizzy red candle, a bag of lemon sweets, and a lot of determination, Peach sets off to sea to find Duke Daniel, the long-lost heir to Verdonia. She'll have to face pirates, mysterious creatures and hairy hermits to save her family, her kingdom, and most of all, her weekend...Princess Peach book 1. A junior novel for ages 7-11.

It's not easy being notorious…Viola knows that she isn't the prettiest girl in the room, or the most popular. That honour goes to her stunning stepsister Nellie, who was spoiled rotten by her late father, but who is also as beautiful as an angel and charming enough to get what she wants, when she wants it.As for Viola, she just wants the family inn to prosper, and for everyone to do their share without acting like they're being treated like a slave…and ruining her own reputation in turn. (Cough cough, Nellie.)But then Viola finds a powerful, stolen object in an unexpected place, and suddenly her reputation isn't her biggest worry. The world around her has become very, very hostile - and fixing things has become very, very difficult…Shallow princes, meddling godmothers, infectious curses and one handsome, grumpy guardsman… The memoirs of this very misrepresented stepsister are a world away from any Cinderella story you've ever heard.A standalone novel in the world of Fairytale Memoirs.