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Shattered Peace by Megan Russ
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Megan Russ
Megan Russ

I have been writing stories since I was eight years old. I won an elementary school writing competition for a story about a Horse and a Rabbit. After that I thought I could make it. Dreaming of writing a story that would one day reach the hearts of millions. I wanted to be one of the great fantasy writers. I wanted to see my stories out there. Ironic since coming back to writing I have started writing in a completely different genre. Now I focus on supporting other Indie Authors and writing what I enjoy. 

Years of writing produced nothing worth people’s money. Rejection letter after rejection letter. The heart-break of rejection and learning that my alpha reader at the time was not even looking at my work caused me to give up writing for a few years. Dropping dead weight from my life allowed me to find my inspiration again. I went through so much after COVID. I was cheated on and went through a divorce after eleven years of narcissistic abuse. I went through years of therapy and healing, just to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. My life was falling apart but my best friend and partner said, “Nope, you aren’t giving up. I will make sure you get through this.” He encouraged me to write and escape my pain. So here I am back in the writing world. 

New life situation and a new hope for the future has given me back my love for storytelling. Growing up in the Mojave of southern California to settle in the Great Basin of northern Nevada, has given me a unique perspective on desert life and the amazing collection of life that surrounds me. This haunting desert inspired my first short story collection focusing on more obscure desert history and features. You can read about these desert themed horror stories in Shadows of the Great Basin. 

If you like Dark Fantasy Horror, stories with adventure and adventure, character driven narratives and descriptive environments. Check out my work. 

Books

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Shadows of the Great Basin

A Haunting Collection of Desert Tales
Book #1 from the series: Great Basin Tales

This is a collection of eight haunting short stories. These stories all take place in the northern desert of Nevada known as the Great Basin. Each story is unique and takes place within the same area of the Great Basin. While hoping to showcase the beauty of the desert, but also the dangers this place holds for all.

These are all horror stories...

Finding Forgiveness

Disgraced Holy Knight, Delvin has been exiled from the Kingdom of Nomadi. Failing in his duty to guard and protect, he must find a new way in this world of magic and heroes. He has more burdens than just the ghosts of his past. Can he allow himself to live again?

Sallie is a wanderer with a secret, and she needs a brave knight at her side if she...

Other Writing

Writers Unite! Anthologies When I first tried to be an indie author I found

When I first tried to be an indie author I found a great group of supportive people. I published a few stories in their original anthologies. This was a fun experience. You can still find copies of these out there.

The new editions are available on KU. You can find some of my earliest writing in these collections.

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Terror Monthly Terror Monthly and The Butchered Writers is where you can

Terror Monthly and The Butchered Writers is where you can find some of my writing from early in my return to Indie Writing. These anthologies range in theme and style of writing. Make sure to check your trigger warnings.

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Praise

I can not wait until my children are older so that they can be brought into the wonderful world that is Russ' mind.

Magic. Creatures. Shape shifters. Flame and Spore. Best part of the read, by the way. With a bunch of interconnected pieces, Russ brings you into this wonderful yet scary post-something world and keeps you there.

Your imagination will run rampant as you are pulled deeper and deeper into this world. A world where trees come to life. Where fire and fungi create the perfect duo to battle, what lies ahead.

I can't wait to see where the author takes this world. If Megan Russ isn't on your bookshelf, what are you waiting for.

– Momma T's Book

I love Megan Russ's short stories, and this was no exception! The world the author creates is truly captivating. My personal favorite in this collection was Black Bark. If you enjoy horror, but are limited on time give this a spin!

– Ashley Bundy - Author of Blackwood Manor

This was such a fun read! You get to see the creation of a realm, and meet some amazing characters I can't wait to see more of. Each chapter is like reading a character backstory, some of them dark and creepy, and made me miss playing tabletop D&D, it was awesome! Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good dark fantasy!!

– T.R. Sharrow - Author of Life After Death

Events

I will be offering a book box with a signed copy of Shattered Peace and Lore included in the box along with a whole bunch of goodies. Don't miss out. Join the group now.

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