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Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane
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Books have been meaningful to me my entire life. Back in high school, there were books that came at just the right time to help me understand how I fit in the world in a way that made more sense. Because of them I knew I wasn't the only one who felt different, or lived with difficult things, or was faced with hard choices. I've spent twelve long years pulling the story of Secret Speakers out of the air, almost as if it was floating around me, ready to be captured and put on paper. Now it's ready for you to hold in your hands. For me, my greatest hope is that it will be, for some of you, the book that comes along at the perfect time to guide you on your own journey through this thing called life. Fair O'Nelli lives in a cellar for nine year...more
And so, every day I'm trying to spread my wings by spreading a message of comfort to those who know no comfort, a message of companionship to those who feel utterly alone. The only way to soar is to share. It is through service that we are made whole.
We all get second chances. We all have the capacity to give. And it is by giving that we know God. God bless you. God bless all those who suffer.
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We all get second chances. We all have the capacity to give. And it is by giving that we know God. God bless you. God bless all those who suffer.
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Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
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Secret Speakers (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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School Library Journal starred review and description: (June 2010 issue) "Gr 8 Up—This imaginative fantasy centers on Fair O'Nelli, who has spent the last nine years living in a cellar with her dog, Sauveren, to avoid discovery and possibly the same fate as her missing father and younger brother. She is released from hiding when she turns 13 and accepts a task from Thelras, Mother Queen of Light, to journey to the unknown Selador's Gate in search of a mysterious individual named Selador. Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Fair travels in the company of her dog and three guardians. Along the way, they encounter enough magic, adventure, and intrigue to satisfy even the most die-hard fantasy fans. The book culminates in a confrontation between Fair and Harrold King, the evil ruler of Cloven Grave, and his sidekick Pewgen Flype, who is responsible for the enslavement of children in the caves of Osden Shorn. A likable heroine, Fair discovers courage, conviction, and friendship in her search for Selador. Readers familiar with C.S. Lewis's "Narnia Chronicles" will spot the religious symbolism scattered throughout the book, while the epic nature of Fair's quest will remind others of J. R. R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" novels. Although Kingworth may borrow elements from these beloved stories, she has created a rich, detailed fantasy world that is unique and as vivid as all of them with charming, whimsical touches. Secret Speakers was originally released in serial form as a cell-phone novel at TextNovel.com, where it was wildly popular."
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“There are many ways to be alone, and some of them are almost divine. There is a feeling that comes from being at peace in such a solitary moment, sensing in a very deep way that the space you occupy is important and fulfills the measure of its creation by simply being”
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
“Your body lets you know what your heart is trying to tell you”
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
“Knowledge is truth.
Truth is light.
Light is power.
Light invites more light
and banishes that which is dark.
Darkness is another power altogether.
Use your power wisely and well.”
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
Truth is light.
Light is power.
Light invites more light
and banishes that which is dark.
Darkness is another power altogether.
Use your power wisely and well.”
― Karey (K.S.R. Kingworth) Shane, Secret Speakers and the Search for Selador's Gate
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Hi Karey,Thanks for wanting to become my friend. :)
Please take a moment to check out my debut novel, Her Sanctuary which is doing quite well and is available at many bookstore websites including amazon.com where you can "look inside" for a sneak preview.
Please feel free to peruse my profile and see what I'm currently working on.
I look forward to exchanging book recs with you and chatting about, oh, I don't know, whatever comes to mind. :)
Thanks again!
Hi Karey - Thank you for your friendship.Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date late Jan.
Best wishes, William
Karey! I got my copy of Secret Speakers today. It is such a beautiful book! I can't wait to read it again. Thank you so very much. Much love my friend! :)
Hi Karey, thanks a lot for your friend request and your visit on my website (that can be translated in "site web" in french ^_~). Btw, your french is really good ! Best wishes :)
Hello Karey! I was delighted to receive my signed and numbered copy of your book for Christmas! I wish you all of the best! I feel so famous with my name mentioned in the back!
Hi Karey!Thanks for the connection! The writing is coming along, thanks for asking. I am enjoying your Oprah's book club, here on Goodreads!
Regards,
Vanessa
Do you know when the book may get here!? I'm so excited! I even thought about maybe taking a picture of the book and uploading it. Then I ruled that out because I mean everyone already knows how awesome the cover looks, but still ...Maybe I will. ^_^
I can't wait.
Hope your Monday has been goin' good.
Hi Karey, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.Blessings CJ
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Hey Karey,How is everything going?? I hope all is well and that you're feeling better! :-)
I hope you'll consider reading Lancelot's Lady, my debut romance novel on Textnovel. I've entered it in the Dorchester contest and I can really use the support. I need all the votes I can get.
Lancelot's Lady is a manuscript that is unfinished (I'm adding chapters daily right now) and I'm really excited about where it's going and the response I've gotten so far. Since I usually write suspense novels, this romance thing is a bit of a challenge. lol
Please vote "thumbs up" if you enjoy it.
http://textnovel.com/stories_list_det...
All the best,
Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
author of Whale Song
Jeanne wrote: "Hi Karey,LOL! I also studied with Mark Strand in poetry workshops (University of Washington). One day, he read one of my poems, "Air". I had really worked on it and thought it was pretty good. When he finished reading it, he held up the paper, took a deep breath and blew the paper up toward the ceiling.
I see I'm not the only one who has had the pleasure of being in one of Mark Strand's classes. At the end of the semester he said, "I don't know why you've all been working so hard all semester writing poems. All you had to do is write one and I would have given you an A." We all about leaped over our desks to strangle him.
Hi Karey:SECRET SPEAKERS sounds wonderful. What a delightful and engaging premise!
Best wishes,
Lisette
Hi Karey,On your profile, you wrote: "Before graduating with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Utah in 1987, Kingworth was taught by Mark Strand, former Poet Laureate of the United States. He said one of her poems sounded like a Hallmark Card, (which she took as a compliment . . . ?)"
LOL! I also studied with Mark Strand in poetry workshops (University of Washington). One day, he read one of my poems, "Air". I had really worked on it and thought it was pretty good. When he finished reading it, he held up the paper, took a deep breath and blew the paper up toward the ceiling.
Hi from down under Karey. Dropped by to see what’s new with you.Please take a look at SFA.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
Blessings CJ
I just wanted to say that I have enjoyed reading your book :) I love this particular genre of books and it was exceptional. I can't wait to read the next one and see what you decide to title it after taking the poll.
When will you be having the group discussion about the book? Do I qualify for a free signed copy?
Happy New Year BTW :)
Thanks!
Hilda
Coming by to wish you all good this Christmas, and New Year Holidays.Want to say, thank you, Karey, for sharing your heart with all of us here, thanks for your writing, for your wonderful ideas of groups, for your openness, for your beauty.
God bless you and yours deeply!
I'm so excited for your book! I read the previews tonight, and it is so amazing! The detail and description woven into the story are beautiful. I can almost see it in front of my eyes.So excited!!! :D
Thanks for the friend req. I've been following you for a while but felt unworthy of your friendship. LOL! Just kidding. :) Happy Friday.
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Hi Karey and thanks for the connect here:) I was just watching your video and yes, I like it:)(Looks like in the end he still hasn't learned:)
Hoping this finds you well as I see from some of the other comments you may or might be a bit under the weather....
If so I do hope your back to how you wish to be soon...
Best wishes to you and yours
Sincerely,
Chase Von
Dear KareyHave a great all Hallows
best wishes to your family
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Karey Shane,many thanks for commenting on my 'Planet of the Owls' book promo vid. Good luck with your forthcoming surgery.
:)
Thanks for the add! Hope you're well!! You're writing looks amazing by the way. Haven't time to read books for pleasure at the mo, back to college, just prescribed reading upon more prescribed reading!!haha! Anyhows, take care, Much Love,Nicole x
You guessed right. I am a fan of Ginny Weasley. And Harry Potter for that matter. But I like lot's of other stuff as well! Thanks for the comment!
Hi Karey!What an honor to be your friend!
Looking forward to many chats and book discussions with you.
Have a blessed one!
Hi, Karey!!Thanks so much for friending me!
Holly
ONCE UPON A THANKSGIVING...available at eHarlequin.com now and on shelves in October!
Dear Karey,sorry to read about your health problems. I hope that your treatment is 100% succesful.
Lots and lots of love.
xxx
Thanks for stopping by, K.S.R., lovely to hear from you. A Decent Ransom is being released in a few weeks time so I'm suitably excited:), fingers crossed I'll get some readers:) How are you doing?Cheers, Ivana
