Evening’s Kingdom

"You cannot remember where you came from. But darkness was your first mother, your first father..." - Evening's Kingdom

The snake god, Lacqsis, grooms Ouma towards the darkness... and gifts her a magical tattoo with a mind of its own.

Prince Nor's army takes ancient Ullalea, while Talu and Oriaku entertain themselves at the Cloud Abbey... with a fart joke I couldn't deliver without laughing, hee :) 

This is the Finale to Book One - please stay tuned, the quest continues with Book Two,  soon. (ish.)

Friends, I recorded this one in our skoolie, so the audio sounds a bit different... we're on the road again! Forgive me. I'll be back to a closet soon to deliver Book Two to you in mesmeric audio installments...

but meantime, I'm taking a pause, editing some exclusive extra material for email subscribers only - an erotic horror story for Halloween called The NeverSeas, as well as a guided meditation or two to decorate the edges of your days.

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I can't wait to bring you the rest of the story... this is a planned 4-6 books series. Much, much more to come. 

Thank you so much for listening - please review, subscribe, share and enjoy! 

"Just as wild plants have the strongest medicine, so do the wildest gods." - Evening's Kingdom

Ouma, Oriaku and Talu journey into the mountains to trade with the famously reclusive monks of the Cloud Forest. For the first time, we glimpse our mysterious narrator... but when a powerful, mysterious god appears to Ouma, she apprentices herself to his dark ideals to learn how to destroy the Yang.

Meanwhile, stationed at the decadent outpost of his mother's native Palmstone, Nor's military insight grows... as do his Yang followers.

*Unfortunately for all of you, my dear listeners, this one involves more of my bad singing -! I hope that, when you cringe, heh, it is with a smile :) Well... anything for the story, yes? (I apologize, Talu.)

Thank you so much for listening. Please share and enjoy! 

"Magic is an instrument of fate, just like anything else."

In a searing twist of fortune, Nor and Nejmi's paths divide across unbridgeable kingdoms. As Ogodei recruits Chiriklo to retake their homeland on the coast, Fern discovers a family of wild catlings... with devastating consequences.

Stay tuned after the episode for a preview of "The NeverSeas," a dark, erotic thriller coming soon, for free, only to email subscribers :) 

Please enjoy!

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

This is an epic quest across an ancient, magical kingdom … as Ouma, a reluctant young shaman seeks her revenge against the king who killed her family. But, guided by otherworldly allies and unlikely new friends, Ouma unlocks a whole new world.

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

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The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meet the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy epic fantasy celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

As a royal execution incites riots, Nor races through the jungle alone to save his beloved Nejmi.

The Chiriklo caravan stumbles onto the ancient, lost city of Andohar... attracting an unwelcome guest.

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, please subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help the story find more listeners, please leave a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support really helps!

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

I'd love to publish the story traditionally someday - so if you know an agent who enjoys fantasy, please do share the story with them.

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

An erotic encounter between Nor and Nejmi in the grotto beneath the palace changes the course of the kingdom. At the Well of Skulls, Oriaku has a powerful encounter of his own, while Ouma journeys with the ghost of an ancient Wutar shaman into the past, and her most painful truth...

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, please subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help the story find more listeners, please leave a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support really helps!

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

I'd love to publish the story traditionally someday - so if you know an agent who enjoys fantasy, please do share the story with them.

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

Harem violence escalates in the palace as Nor & Nejmi fall more deeply in love - but the princess has her own designs.

Meanwhile, the Chiriklo caravan reaches the Well of Skulls, a haunted desert village famous for its exalting smoke baths, and Oriaku, Ouma and Talu cannot resist...

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help the story find more listeners, please subscribe via AppleMusic/ iTunes and leave a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support really, really helps!

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

With the help of a team, I hope to publish the story traditionally someday - so if you know an agent who loves fantasy, please do share the story with them.

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

After rescuing a stranded traveler, Ouma and Talu have a fraught encounter at a trading ground. Nor and Nejmi face the consequences when one of their father's harem makes a bid for freedom.

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help the story find more listeners, please subscribe on AppleMusic/iTunes and leave a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support really helps!

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

With the help of a team, I hope to publish the story traditionally someday - if you know an agent who loves fantasy, please do share the story with them.

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

As Ouma flees with the Chiriklo caravan into the ancient desert kingdom of Tensingland, tension only deepens between she and Ogodei.

And we meet Nor Tensing, the small but determined boy prince who must eliminate and outlast his rivals to the throne - but his beloved Nejmi may be his greatest threat of all.

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help, please subscribe via Apple Music/ iTunes and leave the show a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support means the world to me! 

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

With the help of a team, I hope to publish the story traditionally someday, and would love to meet like-minded souls to collaborate on ... well, who-knows-what :)

Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula

As Yang soldiers furiously pursue Ouma, the young girl makes her escape - and is given a magical, unexpected gift.

Talu makes a secret ally, and Ogodei makes a deal.

Written and Read by Paula Schmidt.

If you’re enjoying the tale, subscribe via EveningsKingdom.com, and I’ll email you when each new episode is up :)

If you'd like to help, please subscribe on Apple Music/iTunes and leave a 5 star review. I read each one, and your support means the world to me! 

The immersive, magical desert-noir vibes of N.K. Jemisin’s Dreamblood Duology and Inheritance Trilogy meets the lush gothics of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, EVENING’S KINGDOM is a dark and dreamy duology celebrating love, fate, and friendship. 

With the help of a team, I hope to publish the story traditionally someday :)

In the meantime, thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe and stay tuned; the rest of the story is just down the road.

Warm regards,

Paula