Category: The Magic Council
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Who will enjoy “The Magic Council: The Fight for Home”?
With a book launch coming up next Thursday, May 30 on Amazon, I wanted to take a moment to let you know who is most likely to enjoy the book, and to ask for your help to make my launch successful. Readers who enjoy: will enjoy The Magic Council: The Fight for Home. This is…
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Character Spotlight: Ursa Hincken, villain and bear owner
Ursa is definitely my favorite villain in The Magic Council. She’s also the most unique. Arbora Anders is basically a foil of Kora–the opposite of Kora, an “anti-Kora,” if you will–weak where Kora is resolute, unbending where Kora is resilient. Darryn Polve is a foil of Zacry Porteg. He’s awful. Where Zac is hard-working, deep-thinking,…
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The stories we tell ourselves
I recently wrote character spotlights of King Rexson’s three sons: Valkin, Neslan, and Hune. Before The Magic Council: The Fight for Home starts, the princes are kidnapped by a group interested in the politics of magic and in advancing magic’s cause politically. While they are held captive in Ursa Hincken’s basement, Ursa’s sister August tells…
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“Magic Council” Excerpt: The Prince Who Wasn’t
I’m so excited to share the prologue of The Magic Council: The Fight for Home with you today! You’ll meet the princes I’ve spotlighted over the last few days. If you enjoy, please share the word about this upcoming release and the first book of the series, which is currently available on Amazon, including for…
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Character Spotlight: Prince Hune the Misfit
I absolutely adore Prince Hune. He’s named after his uncle and grandfather. The youngest boy in the royal family, he gives life in the palace its heart. He is eight years old when The Magic Council starts. Hune has an active imagination and loves animals, especially his pet dogs and pony. He’s the only child…
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Character Spotlight: Prince Neslan, the Middle Child
Prince Neslan is the middle of the king and queen’s three sons, a year younger than Prince Valkin. He is independent, more intellectual than active in his hobbies, and wise beyond his years. He was named after Neslan Dormenor of the Crimson League, and while he looks nothing like that Neslan–the prince has father’s blond…
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May 30: Book two’s release, Joan of Arc, and Kora!
I originally wanted to release The Crimson League: The Fight for Hope on May 30 of last year. This was because, first of all, it’s the anniversary of my conversion experience (which took place utterly unexpectedly in 2014). May 30 also happens to be feast of St. Joan of Arc. She is the patron of…
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Character Spotlight: Thad Greller, more than comic relief
Thad is the youngest son of the Duke of Podrar. His father is the king’s chief adviser. I picture him as a few years older than Vane, the main character. Thad doesn’t have a huge role in the book, and you could certainly call him a comic relief character and not be incorrect. But I…
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Thankful Thursday: Thankful to be so close to book launch! Here is all the info you’ll need for it
We’re in the “Magic Council” month of May, and I couldn’t be more excited. Book launches are a torrent of emotional ups and downs, jubilation and anxiety. But they are such milestones and achievements. I cannot wait to share this book, and Vane and August’s story, with the world. A couple of things to note,…
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My current binge–exotic animal documentaries
Lately, I cannot get enough of documentaries on Prime about scary, creepy, and deadly animals. I prefer the ones that don’t feature the insane individuals who try to keep such animals as pets, but I’ll watch one of those if it’s all I can find. (No, I never watched Tiger King, and I don’t plan…
Creative Writing with the Crimson League 