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Storyteller. Author. Short Stories. Novels
It's all about the stories! From Fantasy to Mythology, and more ...
Talia Haven is an author, with the talent for writing short stories as well as novels. Her unique style of writing, and bringing mythology with present times, makes her stories come alive. Each of her stories has its own thrilling plot, and even being short reads, it’s a full story, with what a story needs, a beginning, middle and end. These stories make an impact on the readers, so much that usually the story is read more than once, as to be sure that nothing was missed during the first read.
Enjoy the journey and the unexplained, with magical and mythical characters.
Enjoy the journey and the unexplained, with magical and mythical characters.
Featured Book
Featured Book
Harvest of the Deathless Children: A Russian Fantasy
Harvest of the Deathless Children: A Russian Fantasy
Coming December 21. Now available for Preorder on Amazon.
Something for me, something for you.
They took innocent children, whose mothers had struck a deal. In exchange for a cure for a barren mortal woman, they would receive a deathless child.
When Renata's grandson was born, his future was already determined by the Rozhanitsy, the three Russian fates who assign destinies at the birth of human children.
However, Jasminka, Renata's daughter, had already made a deal. Now, the Leshly were coming for Renata's grandson.
Did Renata's actions already seal her own fate?
Short Reads
Short Reads
Evette and Evan only need to find a dead dragon. Mission accomplished but now something else had found them.
The caravan god is given camels as a gift by A'dab's father. But the god refuses to let her father make another pair to set loose in the mortal world.
When the corporation that she works for goes against her morals. Bev must make a life changing decision.
Three independent titles.
Fragments of an Ancient Gods Dream. Chaos was falling asleep and Shee an ancient fragment of his original dream was now awake.
I am Ate. I am Ate, the goddess of misbehavior, mistaken impressions, and wreaking havoc. And Zeus, bless his lightening throwing immortal soul, has just released me on the mortal world.
Between the Hours of Eleven and the Midnight Chime. Where busy at their task sat three old crones
Spinning, cutting, and casting bones.
Hokeo wants to be important to his tribe. When he is given a magical net it changes the way food is harvested. This book includes the bonus read Speak For Us.
Nissa and Raisa pay a heavy price when their older brother Heli makes a unholy deal with the pagan god Moloch.
On Ceres, Debtors' Grave works for the government. And the government is looking for Christine.
Jenny was enjoying herself on the swings when Azula, one of the guardians of the playground came to take her away. Together they journey to a cinder building where Jenny must make a powerful decision.
In a vast, barren land plagued by famine and cold, one man dares to discover a way to travel quickly across the tundra.
Includes a bonus read, The Doubt of Abigail Stalter.
When Corra's daughter is murdered by the edge of a river, she begins her hunt for the killer and the person who ordered it.
Justine seeks to solve a mystery. Why doesn't Charlotte like sleeping in her own room?
Then when it is all over when the earth stops trembling you can return to your homes. Your children will be waiting because when they come, they take the adults, but they never, ever take the children.
Includes a bonus read, Human Scooping Morning.
Umaka is confronted with changes in her life and even her father's attempt to keep her safe is not enough.
Novels
Novels
Something for me, something for you.
They took innocent children, whose mothers had struck a deal. In exchange for a cure for a barren mortal woman, they would receive a deathless child.
When Renata's grandson was born, his future was already determined by the Rozhanitsy, the three Russian fates who assign destinies at the birth of human children.
However, Jasminka, Renata's daughter, had already made a deal. Now, the Leshly were coming for Renata's grandson.
Did Renata's actions already seal her own fate?
Zeus, the all-powerful King of the Greek Gods. Lyssa, primordial Goddess of Madding Rage. A house that Hephaestus built.
When Pheme, the goddess of gossip and rumors, overhears plans, she finds and informs Lyssa that Zeus, wants to meet with her.
Unbeknownst to Lyssa, Zeus is troubled by a growing number of jobless gods. Abandoned by their parents, these jobless gods wander the Earth, enter tiny villages attempting to force their worship, when defeated, they arrive at Mount Olympus, with more demands.
Desperate, Zeus calls up on Lyssa to control the jobless gods, wreaking havoc on earth and in Mount Olympus. Is the House an answer to the continual chaos, or is it?
Accolades
Accolades
Reviews
Reviews
A'dab's Gift
4 Stars
Magical Parable
This is the second story I've read by Talia Haven and the work still impresses me. Short stories are often harder to write as the writer must write a complete story, and this is one of those stories. It's magical and festive, and the writer expresses the story and culture very well. It does come across as a folk tale or parable and does seem to provide a lesson, not just to A'dab but the reader as well. The story does feel like it's just the beginning and lets hope there is more to come.
Mama cried
5 Stars
Compelling and gripping
An emotional and compelling story that gives so much within the short tale of a child's heaven. It draws in the reader and keeps them until the very end. Tears and emotions flow at every page.
Umaka Orr
5 Stars
Talia Haven writes a unique and short sci-fi tale with Umaka Orr
In Umaka Orr, the reader is introduced to Umaka Orr, who is going by another name. I am a big fan of Talia Haven's and have been reading her short stories for years, probably back to when I first started writing reviews. This one is a little longer than some of her short stories, but it is a grand story. At first, me, as the reader, wasn't sure exactly what was going on in the first few paragraphs, but with that, it made me want to read more. I wanted to know why Umaka tried to hide her identity. Talia Haven not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. The story is not just about what the characters see, but what and how they smell. Scent can show a liar immediately. She identifies other people or beings in the room with her, and that there is this sense of fear in this world. Talia Haven has built a great world, with interesting characters. She makes the reader wonder and want to read more, so we can find the answers. I must say, I found this to be one of her best short stories that I have read so far, and she has written many, in various genres. And I must say, the ending, I did not see that coming.
Sweet Little Princess Irene
4 Stars
Talia Haven writes a grand tale with Sweet Little Princess Irene
In Sweet Little Princess Irene, the reader is introduced to Irene and along with voice number one, voice number two and then the third voice. I'm not kidding. Irene is angry at her sister Lenora, and wishes Irene was the oldest child. At first, you're not sure why they were fighting, and why Irene was so mad at her sister. And then, the unthinkable happens. I am a big fan of Talia Haven and read whatever this author writes. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. The character Irene is also the narrator, which gives the story an interesting perspective. It's a short story, but it tells a grand story. When reading anything this author writes, you always find something else that you like about her story telling abilities. And you, can get a real scents, spelled just like I wanted it, of the story, as lavender is a present scent, even when Irene tries to get rid of it. The story is heartfelt, and emotional, but also interesting and unpredictable. And there is a moral of the story, be careful of what you wish for.
Hoeko and the Shark God
4 Stars
A grand short story of creation and greed
Hoeko and the Shark God brings the reader to a world that had yet to exist, but Kane, a God, a creator, was set to create something, something beautiful, a place where each of his creations would have its own God. He created animals, water, land, and humans. He even created merpeople who could live on land and in sea. Kauhuhu was waiting impatiently for his assigned creature, and Kane gave him his first creation of animal, the shark. This was a remarkable story that brings in fables, myths, and a moral of greed, and also the human condition, whether beast or being, or even a God.
Delete
5 Stars
A very unique tale about the value of life
I'm not sure if Talia Haven though about a moral of the story when writing it, but after reading it, I saw it. Clear as day. The reader is introduced to Bev, who works on a project that determines procreation, interfering with the fetal genetics, and giving perfect children to parents. But what happens to the unwanted? That's something most of the characters think about. The story idea is unique, and the characters show their professionalism and their emotions, trying to keep them in check. It's a grand story and very unpredictable. it brings out logical, ethical situations and consequences, and even a single passing thought is dangerous. A grand story all in all.
Krim Du Shaw
5 Stars
A grand story
It takes a special writing skill to create a short story. Krim Du Shaw is a grand short story, where the story doesn't take over, it tells the story. The meadow filled with mares, fillies and unicorns, a time where unicorns frolicked. It's a wonderful fable and it tells the story with ease and has a thoughtful ending. It's nice to know that fables and fantasy can still exist. Well written short story.
Audiobook Sled Runner
4 Stars
Talia Haven tells a grand story in Sled Runner
In Sled Runner, the listener is introduced to Sirmiq, and the goddess, Pinga, goddess of the hunt, who puts dreams into persons head to help them, if they behaved, and followed instructions. There is also a grand wolf pack, lead by the Wolf God. Talia Haven has a way of bringing in her modern twists of mythology, whether they take place centuries ago, or yesterday. Sled Runner is no different, and it allows for your imagination, and even Sirmiq's dreams and creations based on the dreams, and he wants to understand her motive. She has a great motive, and it is not something that is always for the best. When the sled is done, it is more than one can imagine. I did read the print version of the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. The characters were intriguing and very interesting. Even though this narration is virtual voice, it really brought this story to life. This book deserves both a read and a listen! It is always a joy to listen to this author's books. This author is a great storyteller.
The Good Mystic
4 Stars
Powerful
It took me a minute to grasp not only the concept and characters, but I did. I was drawn in immediately, and learned about the mystics, and their carefully chosen words when given to those who asked about their future. Corra is the mystic, the Goddess of Prophecy, sometimes in a grand crane form, loses her daughter, and she sets out for revenge. The story is short, but it's a great read, and has intriguing depth. Corra is guided by her mother's words, “But if you only tell them good things, then they will feel better about their lives, and so will you.” A powerful story, told in a magical and mystical way.
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