When I got asked to create this new cover I was a bit weary. A fantasy...? Those covers are way beyond my potential - illustrators like Steve Stone and Erik Hollander with more talent in their little finger than throughout my whole body. But with some help and input I was led to create this:
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What if the only hope of saving a magical world depended on an ordinary boy?
Peace is not easily found in the divided kingdom of Taelyon; its mortals distrust anything magical; its wizards are indifferent to the suffering of others, and hate infects everyone. The battle for dominance is never ending. Yet, there is hope. A boy named Torrein. When magic is denied him, he's chased from his own village by those he once called friends. Torrein doesn't understand that his destiny is far greater than any he could have achieved if magic had been granted him. Who wants a destiny soaked in blood? All Torrein wants is what he can't have - to be with his family and friends.
To claim his rightful power, Torrein must calm his fears and reveal the real evil working to destroy Taelyon. It will be a fight till the end of the age to reclaim the freedom they’ve all been denied, and though it's hard for him to accept, it’s up to Torrein to protect those who have been deceived, and to make sure the evil in their midst doesn't kill them all.
This is a coming of age tale in an epic fantasy world filled with dragons, skeletons and sirens. If you enjoy fantasy and adventure, this is a title worthy of your review. Let's hear from you fantasy readers? Does this sound interesting to you? Let us know what you think. Non-fantasy readers, I'd love to hear from you too. Does this sound like an exciting read? One lucky commenter will get a free e-copy of Kristina Schram's The Chronicles of Anaedor: The Prophecies - a fantasy of another type... but still fantastic! Get those comments in by 5/13/2011 at 5pm EST.
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7 comments:
Yes, sounds interesting. I find myself wondering what the boy's special "power" will be that will let him take on evil.
I'm a read everything kinda girl myself so...this DOES in fact sound very interesting, wondering what kind of adventures this boy gets to see himself and others through to the end.
Nice cover BTW.
Well, I plan to have Shea on soon in a Q&A session, so perhaps that could be a question she gets asked...
And thanks, Bats! Much appreciated.
Nice job on the cover. The story does sound interesting.
Great cover! I love the idea of an ordinary boy saving a magical world, and a human doing what magical beings can't. I find the idea very intriguing. Can't wait to read it!
Thanks Doug and Robin!
I'm looking forward to what people say when we can get this out to the readers! I'm sure it will live up to everyone's expectations, Shea is a great writer.
Picked at random, Doug Brown just won the e-copy of The Chronicles of Anaedor: The Prophecies! Please let me know what file type you need and I'll get it right over to you.
Thanks to all of you who participated and left comments. There will be many more chances to get yourself free ebooks, so keep your eyes peeled. Have a great week.
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