Sword and Lute

In Sword and Lute, centuries after a cursed sword nearly ends the god Taso’s life, an aspiring musician named Amara discovers his stone form and unwittingly revives him, setting off a series of life-altering events. To save Taso, she must give up her cherished lute and her dreams, in a story woven around love, magic, and sacrifice. The novelette is part of the Alaia Chronicles series, which explores the intertwined histories and rivalries of two magical realms.