Welcome

Welcome to the online home of fantasy author Stuart A. Etter, where you can follow his progress on current projects, get a peek at what's coming, and explore the worlds and characters in his novels.

Echoes of Truth is the first volume in the epic fantasy series Cycle of Truth, Memory, and Myth. The revisions are finished and I'm seeking representation for the manuscript. The prologue is available now in the Samples area. I hope you enjoy the ominous beginning to this exciting tale of mystery and intrigue.

My next story is finally in full development. A historical-fantasy adventure set in Renaissance Italy, The Condotierre will be the first in a series of stand-alone stories set in the turbulent 15th century where ancient knowledge is being rediscovered amidst the treacherous political environment that inspired Machiavelli's The Prince. What will the new knowledge bring and how will it shift the delicate balance between the Italian city states?

As well as exploring this new site, be sure to visit his blog, where he posts regular writing updates, thoughts, and mostly insightful rambles.

Thanks for stopping by. Come back soon to see how the future is developing.

Echoes of Truth
Revising final draft

The Condottiere
Researching 15th Century - in progress
Outling series - in progress

July, 22 2010

Echoes of Truth is revised and polished. I'm ready to start querying agents, the next step in seeing this novel published. In the meantime, work on the Condotierre is underway. I'm as excited to start this new book as I am to have finished my last.

September, 2 2008

SAEtter.com version 2.0, the Professional Edition is now live! Feel free to explore the new site and features.

While reading The Fellowship of the Ring at the age of twelve, Stuart A. Etter was told by his teacher that he should be reading shorter books. Undaunted, he finished the trilogy and promptly moved on to other novels ranging from fantasy/sci-fi to historical fiction to horror to thrillers.

Prologue: The Prisoner

Damion rubbed the dull ache of age from his hands. Countless years wielding a sword had strengthened his tendons and muscles, but time had worn them down, replacing power with chronic pain. Closing his eyes, Damion dreamed of his youth. Battle and victory marked most of his memories, but darker images tainted his successes, reminding him of his one great...