Description
“This is a terrific fantasy series, quiet and complicated.”
– Cat Rambo, Nebula winning F&SF writer/editor/teacher
Podcast: E.D.E. Bell discusses Diamondsong on Pondo’s Playground in 2019
Podcast: E.D.E. Bell discusses Diamondsong on Pondo’s Playground in 2018
Diamondsong is a unique epic fantasy saga told in ten parts.
For lifetimes, the Ja-lal have prevented contact with the dangerous fairies of the forest. As tensions grow, those barriers are beginning to crumble. Blending rich worldbuilding with progressive themes, Diamondsong is a tale of power, identity, relationships—and magic.
Part 01: Escape
Dime has just left her career as a Ja-lal Intelligence agent, ready to roll her own dice. When, instead, she’s accosted by winged invaders, some truths quickly fade—while others solidify. Begin Dime’s journey with this unexpected tale of pursuit and discovery.
Part 02: Capture
Dime has discovered the startling truth about her history, and now she wants to know why. Determined to find and question the High Seat, Dime marches into the Heartland forest. Continue Dime’s journey with this fantastical tale of fairies, power, and secrets.
Part 03: Heart
Dime has learned the dark story behind her secret, and she fears for her family’s safety. Back in Sol’s Reach, Dime returns to her tower home, eager to see those she loves. Continue Dime’s journey with this twisting tale of homecoming, friends, and family.
Part 04: Magic
Dime suspects the power she may hold. On a quest to rescue a friend and understand her own potential, Dime travels into the depths of the diamond caves. Continue Dime’s journey with this building confluence of fears, dangers, and new possibilities.
Part 05: Voice
Dime is tired of hiding and realizes that she can’t mend Ada-ji’s fractures on her own. Yet the more she exposes her aims, the more she puts the allies she loves at risk. Continue Dime’s journey with this dynamic search for new connections.
Part 06: Freedom
Dime has tried to help gather a coalition but has found one obstacle after another. At Ella’s advice, she and her family visit a place that, until now, she didn’t know to exist. Continue Dime’s journey with this exploration of what it means to live in—and for—freedom.
Part 07: Will
Dime is ready to foment dialogue across the city. Just as she goes to leave, she receives worrisome news that forces her to decide between the needs of the many and the needs of her friends. Continue Dime’s journey with a trial of choices—and the bonds that compel them.
Part 08: Leap
Dime still worries that the victims’ pasts connect to their futures. Again, she travels to the Heartland, determined to find what answers have been hidden from her. Continue Dime’s journey through the struggle for truth amidst pain.
Part 09: Depths
Dime and her companions have uncovered another threat to peace-and are convinced they must act. Together, their expedition sets off, each offering xyr spirit and skills. Continue Dime’s journey with this mission into the depths of Ada-ji and toward the unknown.
Part 10: Rise
Dime and her allies feel the crescendoing momentum of War. With the Violence threatening Ada-ji from all angles, Dime urges those who can help to join them for an attempt at peace. Conclude Dime’s tale with this grave appeal for shared ground.
