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MERLIN’S BLADE is now on Audible!

My publisher decided to make all three of my novels into audio-books, and Merlin’s Blade is released on November 1st,…
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Posted on: October 31, 2022 Last updated on: October 31, 2022 Written by: Robert Treskillard

A New Chapter In My Thankfulness For Les Stobbe

I began writing MERLIN’S BLADE in 2006 and finished it in 2008. I thought I was done, but I was…
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Posted on: December 4, 2017 Last updated on: December 4, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Blade wins the SILVER MOONBEAM AWARD in YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi!

Yes, Merlin’s Blade has won the silver medal in the 2014 MOONBEAM AWARD for young adult fantasy/sci-fi fiction It is…
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Posted on: October 6, 2014 Last updated on: October 6, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Merlin’s Shadow CONTEST IS OPEN!

Come one! Come all! Over $750 in prizes, including a 7″ Kindle Fire HD, spread over THREE contests, with a…
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Posted on: February 24, 2014 Last updated on: February 24, 2014 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Where is God in The Merlin Spiral trilogy? — Day Three

Today is day three of the CSFF Blog Tour, reviewing my second novel, MERLIN’S SHADOW! (For a recap, some have…
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Posted on: December 18, 2013 Last updated on: December 18, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Barnes & Noble Booksigning For MERLIN’S SHADOW on December 7th!

If you live near St. Louis, mark your calendars for December 7th and stop by the West County mall’s Barnes…
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Posted on: November 21, 2013 Last updated on: November 21, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

What Was Halloween / Samhain Like In Ancient Scotland?

Want to find out what an ancient Halloween / Samhain festival might have looked like? I wrote about it in…
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Posted on: October 31, 2013 Last updated on: October 31, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Shadow Has Been Released…!

Yes, book 2 has finally arrived! MERLIN’S SHADOW has been released by BLINK YA BOOKS! Six months since the release…
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Posted on: October 3, 2013 Last updated on: October 3, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

MERLIN’S SHADOW is in my hands + a Giveaway!

Yes, it’s true … I now have a box full of advanced reader copies of MERLIN’S SHADOW! The official book…
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Posted on: September 5, 2013 Last updated on: September 5, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Book Signing at Focus On The Family Bookstore!

I am pleased to help represent Zondervan and Blink YA Books over at Focus on The Family in Colorado Springs…
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Posted on: July 21, 2013 Last updated on: July 21, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The Merlin’s Blade CONTEST IS OPEN!

Come one! Come all! Over $750 in prizes spread over THREE contests, with a $1000 Excalibur sword for the GRAND…
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Posted on: July 4, 2013 Last updated on: July 4, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

GIVEAWAY: 10 Read & Share Copies of Melrin’s Blade!

I’m giving away 10 “Read & Share” copies of MERLIN’S BLADE, book 1 of The Merlin Spiral. What does “Read…
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Posted on: July 1, 2013 Last updated on: July 1, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Announcing The Merlin’s Blade Promotion Contest!

Hello from Robert Treskillard, the author of the just released novel, MERLIN’S BLADE, book 1 of The Merlin Spiral. I…
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Posted on: April 27, 2013 Last updated on: April 27, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The most extensive review yet of Merlin’s Blade…

Glenn McCarty, a Crosswalk.com contributing writer, has this to say about Merlin’s Blade: “The success of this book, however, is…
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Posted on: April 19, 2013 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Blade Has Been Released…

Yes, the day has finally arrived! MERLIN’S BLADE has been released by ZONDERVAN! Almost seven years of slow and steady…
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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Last updated on: April 16, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

There’s a BOOK GIVEAWAY on my Facebook page!

I’m giving away TWO ADVANCED READER COPIES of Merlin’s Blade over at my Facebook page! To enter, simply leave a…
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Posted on: April 8, 2013 Last updated on: April 8, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

My OFFICIAL Merlin’s Blade Book Trailer !!

After many months of filming, special effects work, 3D animation, color-grading, and soundtrack design, I am finally ready to release…
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Posted on: March 29, 2013 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Announcing Zondervan’s OFFICIAL cover for Merlin’s Shadow!

Yes, Zondervan has officially released their cover for MERLIN’S SHADOW. Also, you can now PRE-ORDER Merlin’s Shadow through Zondervan’s ChurchSource.com!…
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Posted on: March 12, 2013 Last updated on: March 12, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

FIRST TIME EVER: Win a free copy of Merlin’s Blade!

Yes, it’s true! I now hold in my hands an actual printed copy of MERLIN’S BLADE from Zondervan! It has…
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Posted on: February 2, 2013 Last updated on: February 2, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

BLINK’s First Merlin’s Blade Book Trailer!

Here it is folks, the very first book trailer for MERLIN’S BLADE! Tales tell that Zondervan is working on a…
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Posted on: October 14, 2012 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard
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