THE SILVER SERPENT
by David Debord
Taught the sword from
childhood, Shanis Malan
dreams of being a   soldier,
but a woman cannot join
the Galdoran army. When
Prince Lerryn holds a
tournament in her home
town, she thinks her dream
has come true.  But forces
beyond her control sweep
her from her sleepy village
and onto a quest for the
Silver Serpent.
Welcome to a mystical world filled with fierce and wonderful creatures, exotic
places and wonders untold. A world of magic and mystery, heroes and villains,
valor and virtue, prophecy and lore.

Brave the dark and deadly streets of urban wastelands, where danger lurks
around every corner.

Explore the dark places of our world, and of the human heart.

Set off on adventures filled with action, suspense, and danger.

Welcome to
Gryphonwood!

Founded in 2004 as a fantasy print and webzine, Gryphonwood is now a publisher
of speculative fiction novels. We continue our commitment to introducing talented
new voices to the field of speculative fiction.






AN OLD-FASHIONED
CHRISTMAS STORY
by James Weidman
When the local mine
closes, leaving his family's
future uncertain, Noel
declares that Christmas is
"humbug." Little does he
know that his careless word
could spell the end of
Christmas. Can Noel and
his sister Joy save
Christmas from the evil
Pumpkin Witch and her
minions of humbugs?
Author and illustrator
James Weidman spins a
delightful tale of Christmas
magic for the young and
the young-at heart.