Titha Mae Series

The Knoxville News Sentinel: Farragut Shopper Covers Jon B. Dalvy’s Talk on Marketing and Publishing Successful Books

Posted on August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 by Jon D. B.

The Knoxville News Sentinel: Farragut Shopper Covers Jon B. Dalvy’s Talk on Marketing and Publishing Successful Books

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This past summer, Titha Mae Series author Jon B. Dalvy presented the annual Authors’ Guild of Tennessee “Authors Talk” to an audience at Mimi’s Cafe in Turkey Creek, Knoxville, TN.

Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Margie Hagen (Shopper News) covered the event, and was present for Dalvy’s talk, noting:

“So glad to have the opportunity to meet you and Brandee at the AGT dinner last week. Your presentation was filled with savvy tips for members who may not realize the power of social media. You made it informative and fun, so thanks for that. I was expecting a “snobby author”, but was pleasantly surprised by you and Brandee. Stay cool.

– Margie“

FarragutShopperJDalvy — EDITOR’s NOTE: The Ballad of Titha Mae is in no way similar to popular series GAME OF THRONES. It is an advancing readers level series aimed at the same ages as The Hobbit, Harry Potter, etc. To read the full article, please click on the headline above, or here.

The talk was a hit, and the resulting article from the Sentinel’s Farragut Shopper News hit stands shortly after. We’re thrilled with their thoughtful coverage and look forward to many more successful outings from both organizations.

Thanks again to Margie, the Sentinel, and the Authors’ Guild of Tennessee for all the fantastic work these community leaders do for creatives here in Tennessee.

All the best,

Nechalec Press

The Dawn of Celtica is HERE! Book Two of the Titha Mae Series is Released Today by Amazon!

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Jon D. B.

It is time! Join Titha Mae and her Companions for the second book in author Jon B. Dalvy’s Epic Fantasy Series, The Dawn of Celtica!

eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover are all available now from Nechalec Press and Amazon at the link above!

The first book in the series, The Ballad of Titha Mae, has also been given an updated Second ‘Series’ Edition for the occasion, with new interior illustrations and matching spine, so fans can start their own collection: https://amzn.to/2KesR3Q

Thank you all for your support and for reading along – it quite literally means the world!

Synopsis and Reviews:

“Exquisitely entertaining. Titha Mae is one of the most intriguing heroines ever to appear in children’s fantasy fiction.”

– Sami Airola, RisingShadow.net

Author Jon B. Dalvy is back with the second book in his acclaimed Titha Mae Series – a rich, quirky, sprawling epic fantasy for advancing readers and fiction lovers of all ages. Delve deeper into the Companions’ mythic journey with Book Two, The Dawn of Celtica, as the civilizations of Night and Day come together for the first time in their shared histories.

The Tower of Celtica stands proudly amid the city’s center. Friends of Human, Lunish, and even Goblin descent craft and trade alongside one another in the shadow of its splendor. But not all folks wish for the joining of their cherished ways, and not all who walk the streets of Celtica do so with pure intentions…

When a family friend is abruptly murdered in the heart of the peaceful city, Titha takes it upon herself to dig to the root of this most foul deed. With the help of her Viking best friend, Audun, Bear-brother Paw, and staunchly-opposed older sister, Gillian, the courageous young Luna soon discovers she’s in far over her head as foes both old and new unfurl a spiraling plot that can only end as they watch Celtica burn.

Don’t miss the latest work from one of Tennessee’s most promising young authors, Jon B. Dalvy, as his Titha Mae series continues to “charm the pants off” of readers and spark joy in the hearts of readers of all ages, promising and adventure that’s “not just a fantasy but a mythical epic that pulled me in from the first page and kept me up reading well past my bedtime.”

– Elizabeth Horton-Newton, Between the Beats

We hope to meet you within the pages of Dawn of Celtica! Until then,

Author Jon B. Dalvy

and Nechalec Press

A Heartfelt Thank You for Another Wonderful Review of ‘The Ballad of Titha Mae’!

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Jon D. B.

“…a mythical epic that pulled me in from the first page and kept me up reading well past my bedtime.”

A heartfelt ‘thank you’ is due to the wonderful Elizabeth Horton-Newton, author of such fantastic books as ‘View From the Sixth Floor’, for her glowing review of The ‘Ballad of Titha Mae’!

We’re beyond thankful, to say the least. Read the full review for yourself on Horton-Newton’s excellent BETWEEN THE BEATS blog, and if you haven’t jumped into Titha’s world yet, what are you waiting for!? Head on over to AMAZON, Barnes & Noble, or here on this very site, to grab your copy!

Many exciting developments are on the way, so stay tuned – and than you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for reading!

Nechalec Press

RisingShadow.net’s Review of The Ballad of Titha Mae Glows With 5-Star Praise!

Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 by Jon D. B.

RisingShadow.net, one of the world’s premiere fantasy literature websites, has posted their review of The Ballad of Titha Mae and it is, to say the least, glowing! We’re beyond thrilled to have such a phenomenal review showcasing Titha Mae and her adventure, message, companions, and heart!

The book made its way all the way to Finland to be reviewed by the wonderful Sami Airola, and she clearly fell in love with Titha’s tale. We’re elated!

“The Ballad of Titha Mae is one of the best children’s fantasy novels I’ve ever read. It’s charmingly old-fashioned and the story is excellent. I enjoyed it a lot and was mesmerised by the mythological elements. It’s been a while since I’ve read anything as good and entertaining as this novel.” – Sami Airola, RisingShadow.net

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To read the full review, head on over to RisingShadow.net as it’s right up on their main page, or click the link below:

RisingShadow’s Review of The Ballad of Titha Mae!

Thanks again to Sami and RisingShadow for such wondrous praise, and to everyone who has jumped into Titha’s first adventure so far!

Nechalec Press

A Heartfelt, Tremendous ‘Thank You’ From the Author, Jon B. Dalvy

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by Jon D. B.

I am positively thrilled (which is an understatement) to announce my first fantasy novel, The Ballad of Titha Mae, is now available for purchase exclusively through Amazon, and has reached #1 New Release status in multiple Fantasy categories. Both paperback and eBook versions are yours for the picking, though if you pick up the paperback I’ve optioned to give you the eBook for free – so why not both?

This has been an enormous (and humbling) undertaking that has spanned the entirety of my life – and something I’ve enjoyed like nothing else. Titha’s story began as an epic poem back in 2013, one that kept evolving in my mind to the point that I knew I had to make this world into something more encompassing. Long story short, The Ballad is the culmination of growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains, a love of historical mythology, and my Celtic heritage. Above all, though, it is a love-letter to the bedtime stories I crafted for my three little sisters and two younger brothers.

Cover art for The Ballad by phenomenal Fantasy artist Sandara Tang

My brothers and I having plenty of classical male heroes to choose from growing up, I always found myself making up stories about fantastical young ladies and their own adventures for my little sisters when they were just wee beans (and I mean wee). Things have changed a lot since then, but the Fantasy genre is still one absolutely dominated by male protagonists. ‘The Ballad’ is dedicated to (and based upon) my baby sisters “and the light they hold”, simply because I love them in an indescribable amount, but also in hopes of bringing more lionhearted young heroines to the forefront of fantasy literature. The result is an epic adventure featuring a brand new world ripe with its own rich mythology and eclectic characters, all born of fantastical races both new and old!

The Ballad of Titha Mae was crafted for ages eight to eighteen but is, I think, one for all ages. Regardless, she’s an overwhelmingly positive light in my life that I cannot wait to pass onto the world.

Thank you for taking the time to dive into this world, for being a friend to Titha Mae, and a supporter of homegrown literature.

So much love and gratitude,