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As writers, we innately tend to know when our story is working and when it isn’t. I like to describe this awareness as a sort of resonance, but it could just as easily be compared to an engine with all pistons firing. A skilled mechanic can tell just by listing when an engine isn’t purring along. Likewise the practiced writer.
Sometimes the words just pour out. The pages flow one to the next, y...
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Cephrael's Hand
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The Dagger of Adendigaeth
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The Dagger of Adendigaeth: A Pattern of Shadow & Light Book 2
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| Whimsical, fantastical, tantalizing and poignant, Loss de Plott is a confection of thoughtful perspectives, insightful commentary and glorious prose all wrapped up in mystery. Myers melds Dickensian romanticism with modern fantasy and the result is n...more | |
"You can't go wrong with Peter V Brett's Demon Cycle series if you're a contemporary fantasy fan.
I found the book description not nearly as compelling...more " |
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“All things are formed of patterns, from a single blade of grass to the most majestic of mountains: air and water, fire and earth; Life itself.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“Fear was the worst evil ever to plague a man, for with it came hesitation and with that, inaction, failure, death.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“In every waking moment, it is our next choice that makes us who we are.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“In every waking moment, it is our next choice that makes us who we are.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“Fear was the worst evil ever to plague a man, for with it came hesitation and with that, inaction, failure, death.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“The eye of your mind—your intelligence; the eye of your heart—your conscience; and the eye of your soul—your instinct.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
“Fill what’s empty, empty what’s full, and scratch where it itches, your Grace. That’s my motto.”
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
― Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand
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hey Melissa, just wondering if there's a vague ETA on the third novel in your series. I'm thinking about starting the first one but I'd like to know there's more coming first.Thanks
Rick wrote: "So, my new friend's series, A PATTERN OF SHADOW & LIGHT, is now on my reading list. Thank you, Melissa!
Rick"
Oh, I'm so excited, Rick! Let me know once you get started reading. :)
So, my new friend's series, A PATTERN OF SHADOW & LIGHT, is now on my reading list. Thank you, Melissa!
Rick
Dani wrote: "Looking forward to checking out your first book. It will be a little bit because I just started the Dark Tower Series but I'll put it in the queue. :)"Hi Dani, thank you so much! Once you get started, I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have any feedback or comments as you're going through.
lv, Melissa
Thanks"
Hi Patremagne,
It is in progress but I don't have an exact release date yet. I'm pushing for the end of the year. The series will have five books.
Do let me know if you decide to start - I really enjoy getting feedback from readers.
Best wishes,
Melissa