IFWG is extremely pleased to reveal the cover of Blackthorns of the Forgotten, by Bree T. Donovan. Art and design is by the excellent Daniele Serra. It depicts in so many ways the interaction between the chief protagonists, and captures a spellbinding atmosphere.

Blackthorns of the Forgotten was first published by IFWG a little over 12 years ago, and was our first foray into LGBTQ+ fiction. Since then, Donovan wanted to add more to the storyline and had some ideas to enhance this piece. We were all for it, and believe that this revised novel will resonate very well in today’s market.

Ireland: leading toward, and crossing over the new Millenium. Gillean Faraday is a successful international musician. His self-made stardom has afforded him every comfort of the material world. But also the self-destructiveness of an artist who has all but sacrificed his soul for fame. His marriage and family are disintegrating.

It is during this period of chaos that Gillean develops a relationship with a supernatural being called Sully, who has chosen to act as Gillean’s guardian – Gillean’s angel. Gillean and Sully are polar opposites who just happen to have the extraordinary connection of soul mates. The powerful connection between Gillean and Sully becomes complicated when other beings from the hidden world interfere.

Good and Evil collide in the tangible form of these characters’ strengths, weaknesses and complexities.

Blackthornes Of The Forgotten is a powerful story of love in its purest form, set in an Ireland that delicately superimposes modernity with the traditions of the paranormal past.

The second edition Blackthorns of the Forgotten will be released globally on the 15th August 2024.