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Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Monday, January 25, 2016
Andy Smithson Series with author L. R. W. Lee - if you loved Harry Potter!
If you loved Harry Potter,
you’ll love the Andy Smithson series chock full of mythical creatures, newly
invented animals like zolt, herewolves, and therewolves, a complex plot with
evolving characters, and positive themes including responsibility, diligence,
dignity, friendship and more.
THE
BUZZ
5 Stars! - “A marvelous book in a great series!” – Erik Weibel (Age
14) This Kid Reviews Books Blog
“Readers of
this series have come to anticipate a host of challenges, intense battles, and
on an epic scale. In Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, you won’t be disappointed. For
lovers of fantasy, I consider it a must read.” – Richard Weatherly, Author
Names are also important in this
series (a few examples):
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Andy means brave or courageous.
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Alden means helper.
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Hannah means favor or grace.
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Imogenia means blameless.
Alchemy used throughout the series (a few examples):
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Alchemy played a significant role
in the development of modern science. Alchemists sought to transform base metals into the gold or silver and/or develop an elixir of life which would confer youth and longevity and even
immortality.
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In the series, the first instance
of alchemy begins with the gold weavers, Max, Oscar, and Henry, spinning straw
into gold to manufacture the wealth of the kingdom.
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The four elementals: air, earth,
fire, and water are then seen on Methuselah’s hilt.
The titles of the books manifest
yet another layer of meaning and reveal Imogenia’s evolution.
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Beginning with Blast of the
Dragon’s Fury, Imogenia is furious at what has happened to her and she fuels
her emotional hurt.
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In Venom of the Serpent’s
Cunning, Imogenia turns venomous (or spiteful) and cunning in seeking ways to
continually punish her brother.
·
Disgrace of the Unicorn’s Honor
has Imogenia act in a manner disgraceful to the honor of royalty.
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In Resurrection of the Phoenix’s
Grace we see Imogenia’s grace reborn as she begins to reflect.
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In Vision of the Griffin’s Heart,
Imogenia realizes she is gripped by hatred and distrust she has harbored for so
long. Unlike griffins who choose to
trust others, Imogenia cannot yet make that leap when it comes to her brother.
L. R. W. Lee
credits her love of fantasy with her introduction to C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of
Narnia. Later on, she enjoyed the complex world of Middle Earth brought to life
by J. R. R. Tolkien in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The multiple
dimensions of the worlds mixed with a layer of meaning, captivated her and made
her desire to invent Young Adult Fantasy and Epic Fantasy worlds others could
get lost in, but also take meaning away from. More recently, L. R. W. Lee has
found inspiration from J. K. Rowling and her Harry Potter series as well as
Brandon Mull and his best selling Fablehaven, Beyonders and Five Kingdoms
series.
L. R. W. Lee writes to teach her readers principles that can transform their lives – overcoming frustration, impatience, fear and more. She also shows why responsibility, diligence and dignity are the keys to true success in life. She lives in scenic Austin, TX with her husband. Their daughter is a Computer Engineer for Microsoft and their son serves in the Air Force.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
New Schizophrenic Mystery Written with Experience and the Hero's Voice
I'm thrilled to announce Red Herrings, my new mystery novel, is ready for publication, written from my personal experience with paranoid schizophrenia and an interest in the bizarre.
This new schizophrenic mystery is written with the hero's voice by Kenna McKinnon, author of poetry, short stories, a memoir, a children's chapter book, and two YA novels.
Annie finds new beauty and true love in this engaging story of a young woman coming of age, and solving a heinous crime as well.
Published by father and daughter team at Authors for a Cause, Red Herrings follows my fantasy/sci-fi collection of short stories (Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories) written in memory of my son. All proceeds from Short Circuit go to the Edmonton Humane Society.
Authors for a Cause is a charitable publisher which supports children's literacy and pets.
This new schizophrenic mystery is written with the hero's voice by Kenna McKinnon, author of poetry, short stories, a memoir, a children's chapter book, and two YA novels.
Annie finds new beauty and true love in this engaging story of a young woman coming of age, and solving a heinous crime as well.
Published by father and daughter team at Authors for a Cause, Red Herrings follows my fantasy/sci-fi collection of short stories (Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories) written in memory of my son. All proceeds from Short Circuit go to the Edmonton Humane Society.
Authors for a Cause is a charitable publisher which supports children's literacy and pets.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
An eBook and this is special
My new book of short stories is on Amazon right now and I believe it's available on Amazon Prime.
I'm looking for reviews for Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories. I'll send you a free eBook in exchange for a fair and honest review on Amazon.
This book was written in honor and memory of my son, who passed away two years ago this September on the last day of summer 2012.
I will give any of my own proceeds from the sale of this book to the Humane Society of Edmonton, a charity close to Steve's heart. It was published through Authors for a Cause, which funds literacy for children with their share.
If you like sci-fi, fantasy with a twist and a bit of humor, and a bit of everything else thrown in for good measure, you'll love this book of short stories.
Let's help make it a best seller! I'll keep you posted on Twitter and Facebook as to the progress of Short Circuit.
Right now it stands at 735,442 paid in Amazon. It's not available yet in print.
If I get enough interest in the eBook I'll publish this fantastic book of tales in print.
I'll keep you all appraised.
I'm looking for reviews for Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories. I'll send you a free eBook in exchange for a fair and honest review on Amazon.
I will give any of my own proceeds from the sale of this book to the Humane Society of Edmonton, a charity close to Steve's heart. It was published through Authors for a Cause, which funds literacy for children with their share.
If you like sci-fi, fantasy with a twist and a bit of humor, and a bit of everything else thrown in for good measure, you'll love this book of short stories.
Let's help make it a best seller! I'll keep you posted on Twitter and Facebook as to the progress of Short Circuit.
Right now it stands at 735,442 paid in Amazon. It's not available yet in print.
If I get enough interest in the eBook I'll publish this fantastic book of tales in print.
I'll keep you all appraised.
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