Monday, September 22, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 1
MARCHER LORD PRESS





Author writing site - http://wherethemapends.com/


Today begins the first blog tour day of new publisher, Jeff Gerke's Lord Marcher Press. You may have heard of Mr. Gerke through his writing site, Where the Map Ends, or one of his own books. October 1st begins what we hope is only the first offering in a long line of outstanding Christian speculative fiction.
The initial three books offered are Hero, Second Class, by Mitchell Bonds; The Personifid, by R.E. Bartlett; and Summa Elvetica: A Casuistry of the Elvish Controversy, by Theodore Beale.
As an added incentive to purchase these books on launch day, customers will receive Into the Breach: The Marcher Lord in History and Legend by castles expert Lise Hull. Purchase a second book or more, and you will receive, A Marcher Lord Gallery: Speculative Art by various Christian artists. You can't lose, Marcher Lord Press is offering three great stories, and the digital books to enjoy on your computer. Register before opening day, tell your friends to include your name
when they register, and you could be enjoying the Grand Prize drawing of the 2009 ComicCON convention held in San Diego!


I didn't want to mention only the prizes and goodies when you purchase or register, because these three books have some great stories. My favorite, so far, is Hero, Second Class. I had to stop reading often because I laughed so hard. Mitchell Bonds does an outstanding job with this fantasy send-up satire. Early in the book the villain is about to do in the Crimson Slash - each Hero has a two part name according the the oft mentioned Hero's Manual - when the Villains Guild representatives appear and inform the villain he failed to file the proper forms before attempting to take over the world. Later in the book, an old friend appears and begins belittling others in the team. Katana, a feline magic-user, casts a "blessed SHUT UP spell" and peace is restored. This book is hilarious; a perfect gift for any fantasy lover. Order one for yourself, and one or more for your friends.



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Wednesday, August 27, 2008


BLOG TOUR - DAY 3


Broken Angel
by Sigmund Brouwer

Web site - http://www.coolreading.com/

Author moderated blog - http://www.sigmundbrouwernovels.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)

Today is the final blog tour day for Broken Angel by Sigmund Brouwer. Day one included an interview with Mr. Brouwer, and day two included a video clip with links to more information about the book. On day three I wanted to include some observations about the book.

Broken Angel's setting in the Appalachian Mountains has the feel of someone who has lived in the region. The people are believable, and not hillbilly stereotypes. The idea of limiting town population to small sizes fits in with the small, close-knit communities sprinkled throughout the region.
At first, I felt a little uneasy about the one church and it's leader that ran everything in the region. Reading further, I found that the people on the inside had been taught a convoluted version of the Bible. Unable to own books, especially Bibles, members were left to depend on their religious leaders for their religious training. Taking select biblical passages too literally, these leaders read out of the Bible what they wanted.
The leaders reminded me of the Pharisees. They had the final say in all matters because they "knew best." Their interpretations provided wide leeway for whatever actions they desired. The ends truly justified the means in their eyes. In Caitlyn's case the leaders were willing to sacrifice an innocent's blood to achieve their goal of surveillance satellites.
As the story unfolds, Caitlyn's father must leave her alone to make her way to the Outside world. Her spine disfigured, she meets up with other broken people and befriends them. Theo has excellent hearing, but can barely see fingers in front of his face. Billy, an honest, kind-hearted adult, has a problem understanding most things that happen to him, but he is loyal and strong armed. Even the villains are broken in some way. Mason enjoys inflicting fear and pain upon others. Seemingly without fear, a lone confrontation with a small, defenseless Caitlyn, leads Mason to face his greatest fear; that within him.
Not everyone is what they appear. Friends are foes, and foes friends. Broken Angel included some nice unexpected plot twists and conflicts. Underlying the story is the idea that man's unchecked quest for knowledge may lead to consequences for all involved.
Broken Angel weaves an interesting story into a plausible future, and leaves open the door for the book's sequel. Read Broken Angel if you have the opportunity, it will make you think long after you finish the book.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008


BLOG TOUR - DAY 2


Broken Angel
by Sigmund Brouwer

Web site - http://www.coolreading.com/

Author moderated blog - http://www.sigmundbrouwernovels.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)

Sigmund Brouwer's wife, Cindy Morgan, composed a moving song to accompany Caitlyn's journey at the end of Broken Angel. The complete song lyrics may be found at the end of the book.
In the interview with Sigmund Brouwer on yesterday's blog, he mentioned an upcoming sequel. This should answer some of the questions I had by the end of the book. What happens to Caitlyn and her friends after she escapes? And were they allowed to escape by the government from the mountains so that she could be captured outside? We'll have to wait for the Broken Angel sequel to answer some questions, and explain the reasons behind other questions.



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Monday, August 25, 2008


BLOG TOUR - DAY 1


Broken Angel
by Sigmund Brouwer

Web site - http://www.coolreading.com/

Author moderated blog - http://www.sigmundbrouwernovels.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)
In Broken Angel a young girl named Caitlyn finds her life has been a series of half-truths forged to protect her very existence from state controlled bounty hunters and officials who want her dead or alive. Disfigured from birth, Caitlyn has spent her life on the run with her father by skrting the small, state run towns in the Appalachian Mountains. Mr. Brouwer has managed to capture a feel for the Appalachians, and the stron, self-relient independence of it's people.

Mr. Brouwer kindly consented to answer a few questions concerning Broken Angel and his writing.


After writing so many different books, what is your favorite genre to write?
I’m beginning to discover that what I like most is something that happened not by design with Broken Angel: a combination of trying to generate suspense like in Fuse of Armageddon, with speculation about the near future. My editor at Waterbrook, Shannon, calls it visionary suspense. In retrospect, it makes sense that I end up here. I love Harlan Coben’s suspense, and Michael Crichton’s believe sci-fi scenarios.

I’ve already been toying with other ideas for more novels like this: using evolutionary science to trace the genetic code to Adam and Eve and the first moments of human consciousness in all of history, or a carnivorous fungus that grows computer-generated intelligence or. . .

Where did you get the idea for Broken Angel?
I think of it as a father daughter story first, with a genetics background. The father/daughter is because, of course, my two little girls. As for genetics, because of previous novel, Double Helix, I’d done a lot of causal reading about genetics, and then there was a wave of news stories about incredible new advances, like fusing animal and human embryos.

Broken Angel takes place in the Appalachian Mountains, and you seemed to pick up on the independent spirit of the region. Did you spend a lot of time researching the area?
Lots and lots of time. My wife, Cindy, grew up in the region. It’s beautiful, isolated and perfect to form a theocracy! And, for reasons of domestic harmony, I won't get into stories about her families that were, um, inspirational. . .

Are there any plans for a Broken Angel sequel?
I’m working on it right now. There were too many unanswered questions at the end of the novel, and I couldn’t find a natural place to answer those questions. Especially about the events that forced Jordan to flee to Appalachia with Caitlyn. So I've followed Caitlyn to the Outside and am learning there is a far greater secret hidden from her than the one in Broken Angel.
Thank you for your time answering these questions.

*Participants’ Links:

Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
* Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Magma
Terri Main
Magma
Margaret
* Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
* Rebecca LuElla Miller
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
* Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
* Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Laura Williams
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Saturday, August 23, 2008


The 2008 Muse Online Writer's Conference

October 15-18, 2008


(click on icon to visit web page)


Registration open until September 1
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2008MuseConference/


This free annual online conference provides writers the opportunity to improve their craft through multiple workshops, chats with other writers, and a chance to ask questions of the published presenters. Conference coordinator, Lea Schizas, conceived of the Muse Online Conference as a way to provide many of the positive elements of a regular conference to those who could not attend due to monetary or physical restrictions.
An evolving workshop list may be found at:
http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com/2008workshops.htm
Like a live conference, you register for the workshops you would like to attend, and study the handouts before asking questions during the chat sessions.
If you would like to improve your writing but can't afford the time and money to attend a big conference, the Muse Online Writer's Conference is great way to learn and meet other writers.

Register today while there are still openings.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008


BLOG TOUR - DAY 3


DragonLight
by Donita K. Paul

Web site - http://www.donitakpaul.com/


(Click book for Amazon link)


On the final blog tour day, I wanted to mention that while DragonLight is the ending volume of the Dragonkeeper Chronicles, it isn't the end of Donita Paul's world of Amara. She is working on a story tentatively called A New Tail. Here's the first chapter download.

DragonLight struck me as a book of comparisons. Kale felt compelled to stay at the castle and oversee the estate while Bardon journeyed to take a cure for the stakes - a bone and joint ailment that brought great pain. Bardon followed Paladin and quoted Wulder's teachings, yet Bardon was quick to jump on Holt for schemes to turn a quick profit. Toopka enjoyed life and always looked for the postitives, while Sittiponder seemed the eternal pessimist at times; not because he looked for the negative but because he saw what was yet to come for his friends.

The second largest contrast existed between Kale and Gilda the Meech dragon. Kale looked outwards and thought of others. Gilda, as a Meech, looked down on the other races, deeming them less cultured and intelligent. Her problems were always the greatest, and needed solving the soonest. Of course the largest contrast existed between Wulder and Mot Angra. Wulder cared for all, and would bring all to him; even Mot Angra. Mot Angra brought only ruin and destruction through his self-centered goals and actions.

In the end, self sacrifice and compassion for others brought healing to the person and to the land.

Thanks to Nissa at LinaLamont. blogspot.com for mentioning the a link to Librettowit's Library
This page on Donita Paul's webpage explains about the character races and other items if you have questions.

In case you missed the earlier books in the series, CBD offers the complete set on sale.




DragonSpell, DragonQuest, DragonKnight, DragonFire, and DragonLight.


(Click books for link)

*Participants’ Links:

Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
* Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Magma
Terri Main
Margaret
* Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
* Rebecca LuElla Miller
Nissa
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
* Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
* Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Laura Williams
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 2






DragonLight
by Donita K. Paul

Web site - http://www.donitakpaul.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)

DragonLight is a light, fun read. I'm not always in the mood for a heavy, epic conquest story. Sometimes the good guys do win, but not always the way that you would expect. Besides the Followers, DragonLight introduces the reader to an ancient evil considered more fable than fact. Add to this the dangerous black dragons, and Kale and Bardon find problems coming from all sides.

The black dragons are a fourth type of dragon in the land of Amara - the majestic riding dragons, the intelligent meech dragons, the talented minor dragons, and now the evil black dragons with poison spines and flaming saliva. Kale finds herself unable to communicate with this new dragon breed. Instead, the dark threat from the sky comes looking for Kale and attacks her as the DragonKeeper. And all she wanted was a few days away from the castle enjoying a quiet quest with her husband, Bardon.

Thanks to Nissa at LinaLamont. blogspot.com here is a link to Librettowit's Library
This page on Donita Paul's webpage explains about the character races and other items if you have a question.


*Participants’ Links:


Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
* Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Magma
Terri Main
Margaret
* Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
* Rebecca LuElla Miller
Nissa
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
* Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
* Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Laura Williams
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Monday, July 21, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 1




DragonLight
by Donita K. Paul

Web site - http://www.donitakpaul.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)

Dragonlight is the fifth and final volume in the Dragonkeeper Chronicles. One of the things I have liked about the series, and especially DragonLight, are the quotes from Wulder. They strike me as short, wise sayings like the book of Proverbs in the Bible. After a hard, long day Kale's husband Bardon the Knight quotes, "Words spoken from fatigue resurface like oil on water. They are clearly seen and not easily eradicated."

The main story centers around a new group known as The Followers, who corrupt Wulder's teachings by telling others they must learn new rules and work their way up the Follower ranks through their deeds. Their focus on works not faith in Wulder is known as Elevation.

I wanted to thank Mrs. Paul for answering a few questions on her series and on writing:

1) How did you get started writing fantasy stories?
I have to be truthful and admit it was done on a whim. I was not an ardent
fantasy fan and in fact, had not read much before I started. One June I had an
infection in my leg and had to stay down with my foot elevated higher than my
heart. The length of the ordeal was to be six weeks. I was bored in five
minutes. My son brought me a fantasy series - nine hardbound books, each about
900 pages! When I finished them, I thought, "That was pretty cool." Nine
months later, I decided I'd give fantasy a whirl just to see what would
happen.

2) Where did you get the idea to write a series about dragons?
I was just experimenting, and it worked. I'm glad it did.

3) Who is your favorite character in the Dragonkeeper Chronicles books?
I love Wizard Fenworth. He reminds me of me. I know I'm smart and capable of
doing things. However, sometimes I just can't remember how to do these things.
How do you change the light bulb in the microwave?

4) Would you have any new writer suggestions?
Tom Clancy said it best.
"Keep at it! The one talent that's indispensable to
a writer is persistence. You must write the book, else there is no book.
It will not finish itself. Do not try to commit art. Just tell the story."

Thank you for your time, and help with these questions.

*Participants’ Links:


Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
* Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Magma
Terri Main
Magma
Margaret
* Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
* Rebecca LuElla Miller
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
* Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
* Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Laura Williams
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Monday, July 07, 2008

JulNoWriMo - Day 7
Progress: 5634 Words after Day 6

Summertime WriMos are harder to complete than Wintertime WriMos. During the Summer, there is grass to cut, dogs to walk, swimming, and summer sports. That doesn't leave a lot of time to sit down and get a lot of writing finished. You just have to hope for the best, and what you accomplish is what you accomplish. Suspense is a slower moving genre for me. Fantasy seems to flow more quickly, while suspense requires more thinking about how the pieces should fit together. Still, the story is still moving and that's a good sign.
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Thursday, July 03, 2008

JulNoWriMo - Day 3
Progress: 1328 Words after Day 2

Yesterday still started a bit slow. Thank goodness for the 4th's extra free writing time. Only about 48,700 words to go. Normally you have to average 1666 words a day to finish NaNoWriMo. Looks like 1700 words a day or better is needed for the rest of July.
The WriMo challenges are a great way to get that story out that you've been putting off. Things always seem to come up that take your spare time. JulNoWriMo allows you to put those interruptions aside for the time being. It's amazing how much free time is available when you just turn off your television and focus on writing.
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

JulNoWriMo - Day 2
Progress: 317 Words after Day 1

It's off to a slow start, but the writing extra day in July should help reach the 50,000 word goal by month end. NaNoWriMo begins in four months, so JulNoWriMo is a good warm up and a way to tide writers over that long dry spell between WriMos. JulNoWriMo operates on the author word total honor system. There's no verification step for your, but reaching a few hundred words over the 50,000 should cover any under-word balance.

I like the JulNo progress tracking spreadsheet. Once you enter your daily word total, time, and feeling score, the spreadsheet calculates your totals, averages, remaining words, and charts your monthly balances. This is a great aid to check how well you're progressing, and whether you're on track. JulNo Tracker: http://julnowrimo.thewrigro.com/julno-report-card2008.xls
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

JulNoWriMo
(July Novel Writing Month)

It's time for another mad dash to write 50,000 words in one month. NaNoWriMo returns on November 1 with only 30 days to rush our that next great novel. JulNoWriMo provides an extra day - 31 days to write your 50,000 words - and helps tide you over if you can't wait until November to write down the story you've been working on in your head.
One nice feature of JulNoWriMo is the JulNo Report Card spreadsheet. By entering data each day, you can track your progress, and check the chart if you are ahead, or behind schedule to complete by July 31. You can even track your daily, and total time that you've spent writing.
Time to put that thinking cap on and start typing away for the next 31 days.
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Monday, June 02, 2008

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference
June 20-21, 2008
 Elizabethtown, Kentucky

If you live in or near Kentucky, the KCWC provides an opportunity to meet with other writers around the area. The featured speaker for 2008 is Karen Moore Artl of Thomas Nelson Publishers. The theme for the twelfth annual KCW Conference is "Be Thou My Vision." This year's conference begins at 9:00 Friday morning, and ends Saturday afternoon at 3:30.

Workshops cover writing, editing, songwriting, photography, and other areas of interest to writers.

For further information:
http://www.kychristianwriters.com/Conference2008.dsp



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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Bryan Davis' New Book -
Beyond the Reflection's Edge

Beyond the Reflection's Edge works on many levels. It's got car chases and get-aways, violin performances at Ganz Hall in Chicago, and a 1980's style flashback. Teenager Nathan Shepard has encountered villains before when helping his Dad recover stolen technology from around the world. Now he faces a new type of villain that is definetly not of this world. With the help of his new friend, Kelly Clark, he has to solve the mystery of what happened to his parents and avoid whoever is chasing him; all with the help of a small mirror, an older 35mm film camera, and his mother's violin.

(click book for Amazon link)

For more information, and daily clues leading up to the book release, check out Mr. Davis' blog at: http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/

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Friday, April 18, 2008

Bryan Davis' New Book Releases May, 2008!

Bryan Davis' writing skill shines as he brings together a combination fantasy, science-fiction, suspense, and murder mystery story in Beyond the Reflection's Edge. Nathan Shepherd carries a small mirrored square from his father that reflects images of what isn't always seen. Nathan is pulled from one harrowing adventure to another as he fights to stay ahead of dangerous Interfinity employees. Interfinity wants the small piece of glass he carries, at any cost. But why?

(click book for Amazon link)

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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Bryan Davis' New Book Releases Next Month!

Bryan's new book, Beyond the Reflection's Edge, hits the stores May 2008. This book is published by Zondervan, and is a departure from his earlier two dragon series books published by AMG.
Beyond the Reflection's Edge is his best book to date, and contains great plot twists and suspense. While still geared to young adult readers, the story action is a little more intense than his earlier books. The characterization and story are top notch, and very enjoyable. It's one of those books that are hard to put down because you become so engrossed with the main characters and their adventure.

(click book for Amazon link)

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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Happy April Fools Day!

There are no blog tours planned this month for my blog, so I'll take time to mention a couple of writing opportunities in the bluegrass state.

On May 9-10, in Nashville, American Christian Writers is hosting a mentoring retreat. You receive over twelve hours of small group and professional review of your piece to help you learn how evaluate, copy edit, and proofread manuscripts. This is a good way to learn and polish your writing craft.

On June 20-21, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky Christian Writers presents their annual writing conference. Their featured speaker is Karen Moore Artl from Thomas Nelson Publishing.

Links:

http://www.xariscomhosting.com/acwmentoring.htm

http://www.kychristianwriters.com/Conference2008.dsp
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 3

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

by Andrew Peterson

Web site - http://andrew-peterson.com/
Author moderated blog - http://www.rabbitroom.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)


Besides the importance of family, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness stresses the idea of doing the right things for the right reason; but that doesn't mean that things will work out the way you hoped. Janner and Tink know that Leeli can sang. When they go to town for Dragon Day, Leeli sings a song for the dragons. The dragon music coming from the sea stops so that the dragons might listen to Leeli's song.

Afterwards, Leeli attempts a rescue of Nugget, her dog, from Slarb - an especially nasty Fang. Slarb corners the children in an alley, and attempts to take them to the Fang jail. With aid from an unseen rock-throwing friend, the children escape and tell their parents about their town adventures.

Tink finds a map in the old book store, and later Janner follows Tink to Anklejelly Manor in search of the Jewels of Annivera. Podo and Mother have warned the children before against venturing into the forrest. Tink figures the dangerous animals have all left centuries before, but the two boys soon find themselves pursued by horned hounds and toothy cows. When I first read about the "Fearsome Toothy Cows of Skree" images of cows chewing grass came to mind. Tink and Janner are chased by these over-sized bovine predators. Oddly it sounded suspenseful and funny at the same time.

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is an enjoyable read. The author has a way with words and names that stands out from a lot of other YA fantasy books. This is one of those books that is almost as fun to read to yourself as to your children or grandchildren.

*Participants’ Links:

Sally Apokedak
Brandon Barr
Jim Black
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Todd Green
Jill Hart
Katie Hart
Michael Heald
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Jason Joyner
Kait
Carol Keen
Mike Lynch
Margaret
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Pamela Morrisson
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Rachelle
Steve Rice
Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Donna Swanson
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Robert Treskillard
Jason Waguespac
Laura Williams
Timothy Wise
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Monday, March 24, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 2

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

by Andrew Peterson

Web site - http://andrew-peterson.com/
Author moderated blog - http://www.rabbitroom.com/

(Click book for Amazon link)


One of the positve themes that ran through the book was the importance of family. Tink is afraid of heights so their grandfather thinks it best to cure him by facing his fears on the cottage roof. Crippled while very young, Leeli stays inside the cottage to help her mother with chores as walking with her wooden crutch tires her at times. The three had lost their father during the great war after the Fang invasion, and their mother moved the family to live with their grandfather.

Life is good at the cottage for the Igibys. The children learn their T.H.A.G.S. ( Three Honored And Great Subjects) from their mother, and their grandfather, Podo, spends much of his free time fighting and removing thwaps from their garden. Thwaps sound like some type of short, furry gnome with a taste for vegetables.

In one scene, Podo manages to knock out a single thwap who later recovers and throws pebbles at him. The thwap groups are small, and they band together to survive; much like the Igiby family.

Janner becomes discouraged with the prospect of looking after his younger siblings, Tink and Leeli, and feels burdened with his lot in life. Janner later panics when Leeli and her dog Nugget disappear after the Dragon Song is heard from the cliffs on the outskirts of Glipwood. His job was to watch over her at the Dragon Day event, and now she is no where in sight.

*Participants’ Links:

Sally Apokedak
Brandon Barr
Jim Black
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Todd Green
Jill Hart
Katie Hart
Michael Heald
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Jason Joyner
Kait
Carol Keen
Mike Lynch
Margaret
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Pamela Morrisson
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Rachelle
Steve Rice
Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Donna Swanson
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Robert Treskillard
Jason Waguespac
Laura Williams
Timothy Wise
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Saturday, March 22, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 1


On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness


by Andrew Peterson

Web site - http://andrew-peterson.com/
Author moderated blog - http://www.rabbitroom.com/


I wanted to start off by saying, I enjoyed this book! The humor filled story moves along at an enjoyable pace, and contains many not so average characters. There are unexpected twists in the this young adult fantasy story.


Mr. Peterson may not be a big Monty Python fan, but that's what many of his location names reminded me of - Anklejelly Manor, the Fearsome toothy Cows of Skree, and Peet the Sock Man.
Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby live with their mother and their grandfather - a peg-legged retired pirate who is till full of spunk.

Life in their cottage on the cliffs above the Dark Sea of Darkness would be idyllic if not for the amphibian looking Fangs of Dang who hate all humans, and their pets. The children encounter run in after run in with the Fangs, who hate all humans and their pets. Ruthless overseers of the land, the Fangs love to punish and insult humans at every opportunity. After half-spoken answers and unanswered questions, Janner and Tink decide to scout for answers on their own and end up in the most dangerous place in town; the Fang Fortress.





*Participants’ Links:

Sally Apokedak
Brandon Barr
Jim Black
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
D. G. D. Davidson
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Beth Goddard
Marcus Goodyear
Todd Green
Jill Hart
Katie Hart
Michael Heald
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