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June 5, 2023
Upcoming Release Sample: PLANTWISE
“Grandfather believes they were sent by Durmad,” Dylon said,when Arden and Glynna met privately with him that evening, before thefestivities started. They had seen him walking through the gardens and hurriedfrom Arden’s room to intercept him. “There was warning. An old seer Grandfathervisited several times a year warned him that black clouds were following him,and he should take a different route home. We tried, but then a boy came fromthe next village, begging us to come, there had been a dreadful accident at themill. The brigands attacked us in a valley just outside the village, rollinghuge boulders down on us, separating us. Grandfather broke a leg and severalribs, and he was bleeding badly enough, he lost consciousness. When help came…” He shuddered and his eyes were shadowed while his face went pale.
“You’ve never seen the vengeance meted out on those who violatethe laws of magic and charity, have you?” Glynna asked. She rested a hand onhis shoulder, lightly enough it didn’t go through him.
“Grandfather told me such things have happened.” Dylon shook hishead and his throat worked, as if he fought sickness. “Birds dove down from thesky and from the trees, and the trees themselves twisted and lashed out at themen, and I thought for a moment they would uproot themselves and come running.And there was a bear—” He caught his breath. “Those men didn’t seem to noticeas the bear ripped into them and the animals overpowered them and they werebeaten unconscious. And they died. They shouldn’t have died. There was moremagic at work, killing them, to keep them from betraying who sent them. Andwhen we asked at the village, no one sent for us. The boy wasn’t one of theirs.”
June 4, 2023
Let the Countdown Begin!
Two books coming out this month.
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June 2, 2023
Storytellers Episode, Ye Olde Dragon's Library podcast, featuring OHIO TRAIL MIX authors, part 1
Today's guests are Ohio authors who participated in the Ohio Trail Mix anthology: Adventures and Inspiration along the Ohio Literary Trail.Have you listened to the podcast yet?
If not, LISTEN first, then come back here for information on how to find the authors and learn more about their books!
Goto your favorite podcast app, or vist the Ye Olde Dragon Books website:
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If you'dlike to learn more about the authors and what they've published, what they'reworking on now, and what's coming up, here are some of the ways to find themand get to know them:
BettyKulich
Website: Transformed-Image.com, Facebook: Transformed-Image, Instagram: Transformed_Image, Email: Contact@Transformed-Image.com, Amazon: https://rb.gy/50eibc
Titles:
The River: A Spiritually Transforming Journey (Christian Fiction & Book One of a Apocalyptic Trilogy: The ComingDarkness & This Present Evil Age
El Rio (The River inSpanish)
Radical Abundance: More Than We Can Ask Or Think (Anthology of 50 Devotionals, purchased through the author's website)
Ohio Trail Mix
Rebecca Waters
Website: www.WatersWords.com, Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00IJZM63M?ingress=0&visitId=a4e7dbbd-71f7-4260-ab25-3d6e43463025
Titles:
Libby'sCuppa Joe (2019)
Breathing on Her Own (2014)
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JPC Allen
Website/blog: https://jpcallenwrites.com, Sign up for newsletter in sidebar: https://jpcallenwrites.com/about/, Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/JPC-Allen/author/B08X1Y6FMH?
JPC Allen started her writing career in second gradewith an homage to Scooby Doo. She’s been tracking down mysteries ever since andwritten mystery short stories and a novel. Her Christmas mystery. A Rosefrom the Ashes, was a Selah-finalist at the Blue Ridge Mountains ChristianWriters Conference in 2020. Her first novel, a YA mystery, A Shadow on the Snow,released in 2021. Online, she offers tips and prompts to ignite the creativespark in every kind of writer . She also leads workshops for tweens, teens, andadults, encouraging them to discover the adventure of writing. Coming from along line of Mountaineers, she is a life-long Buckeye. Follow her to the nextmystery at Facebook, Instagram, Bookbub, Goodreads, and Amazon.
BettieBoswell
Website: bettie.boswell.author@gmail.com, Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bettie.boswell.9, Twitter: https://twitter.com/BboswellB
Titles
Coming July 2023-Hoping for Treasure-a Christiansplit time romance set during present day and post WW2
Lucy and Thunder-a picture book aboutovercoming fear-Mt. Zion Ridge Press
Coming sometime in 2023-Dottie's Dream Horse-a chapter book set during WWII-Elk Lake Publishing
Coming December 2023-Novella for MT.Zion Ridge Christmas in Ohio Anthology
Coming in 2024-Hidden Names, 3Guidepost devotional contributions, Caleb and Great-GrandpaFred, My Mother
Ohio Trail Mix Anthology-A Mazza Mystery- a collection of short stories involving literary sites in Ohio (2022)Ye Olde Dragon Books
Free to Love-Prequel to On Cue-Christian HistoricalRomance, split time (2022) Mt. Zion Ridge Press
On Cue-A Christian Romancewith heart and humor! (2020) Mt. Zion Ridge Press
Skateboarding- non-fiction-Apex/NorthStar Editions (2022)
Kaleidoscope: A Collection of Standards Based Lessons, Alfred Pub.2017-Contributing Author and illustrator
From the Lake to the River: Buckeye Christian Fiction Anthology 2018,Fred's Gift, Mt. Zion Ridge Publishing-Author and cover artist for 1st ed.
Teacher Created Materials: social studies worksheets and a leveledreader, Sidetracked, published in December 2019
Devotional contributor for publications by Southern Christian Writer'sConference: Christmas Blessings-2019, Day by Day-2020, AMemoir of Mothers-2022
Orff Echo Magazine Articles: Don't Let Science Bug You; Drums,Drums Everywhere and Not a Music Room to Spare; A Medieval Masterpiece
The Christian Standard Magazine Articles: Chester Bullard:Restoration Pioneer; Broken Windows, Closed Doors, Lighted Windows
Michelle L. Levigne
www.Mlevigne.com, www.MichelleLevigne.blogspot.com, www.YeOldeDragonBooks.com, www.MtZionRidgePress.com, MichelleLevigne@gmail.com
Over 100 published novels, novellas, and short stories in SF, fantasy,romance, suspense, cozy -- YA, Middle Grade, adult, and women's fiction.
June 1, 2023
Upcoming release sample: PLANTWISE
“That wouldn’t be wise,” Dylon hurried to say, as King Alfredsmiled and nodded. “If the roads between kingdoms aren’t safe for a reveredhealer, who should be sacrosanct, can they be safe for a princess who could bekidnapped, perhaps taking all the farming wealth of Westerland in ransom?”
From the frowns the king and Comyn exchanged, Arden had theclear impression they weren’t aware of such danger. Then again, Ambrose’sinjury was news for them.
“My grandfather fully intends to come visit you as soon as he iswell,” he continued, and held out the sealed parchment packet. “I will leaveyou to read in private.”
“You will stay and enjoy the festivities this evening, won’tyou?” Queen Elise asked, as Dylan bowed and turned to head to the door.
“Thank you, Highness. That is very kind.” His gaze locked withArden’s, and she flushed as she realized that her answer was important to him.
“Yes, please. Do you like to dance?” She nearly giggled whenDylon flushed and he gave a tiny shrug.
“I don’t get many chances,but yes, I do.” He grinned. “I’m not sure how good I am.”
May 29, 2023
Upcoming release sample: PLANTWISE
“I bring you wishes for a blessed and joyous tenth birthday,Princess Arden, from the royal family of Stonemount.” Dylon bowed in a fullcourtly bow so his shaggy curls flopped forward into his eyes, prompting agiggle from her. He winked as he straightened up. “And especially from mygrandfather. He had so hoped to be here, to see you.” His gaze slid to Glynna.“Unfortunately, an accident has kept him bound, indefinitely, to the palace. KingDoyne is relieved to have him close at hand, where he can be protected –”
“Protected?” Glynna blurted. “That’s ominous. What healer needsprotection?”
“—and tended to, while he heals,” Dylon finished, after a briefpause. He bent again and picked up a sturdy leather travel sack from the floor.He withdrew a journal bound in bright green leather with silver lacing, and aclear bottle of green ink, and two silver pens. “My grandfather knows howAuntie Glynna teaches, and he sent these to help in your continuing lessons andobservations.” He held them out to her.
“Oh, they’re wonderful.”Arden stepped forward to take the gifts. “Please, give him my thanks and myprayers for a speedy and full recovery. I know Auntie Glynna would be sopleased to see him again. Perhaps we could make a journey to Stonemount, tovisit Healer Ambrose, Father?”
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Beginning Saturday: The Storytellers episodes.
Listen to a chat with authors of new books and fantastical fiction, and get a behind-the-scenes look into the craft of storytelling!
May 25, 2023
Upcoming release sample: PLANTWISE
Twenty minutes later, her hair brushed and braided and shoes onher feet, Arden stepped into her father's study. King Alfred and Queen Elisewaited at the head of the long council table, Comyn standing just in front ofthe king, to his left.
A tall young man with tousled, curly dark hair and gray eyes,dressed in sturdy traveling clothes, stood on the queen’s right. He held apacket sealed with green wax, which had to be the letter from Ambrose. Ardenwondered only for a moment why he wasn’t wearing the green and black livery ofStonemount. Shouldn’t a courier from the royal family be in livery?
She forgot that question when the young man’s eyes widened andhe looked past her. Right at the place where Glynna hovered. He could see her.That meant he had magic.
As if in confirmation of that thought, several silver sparkshovered around his head for a few heartbeats. Silver magic was healing magic.That made sense now. He was another healer like Ambrose, so he had brought theletter instead of sending it by courier.
All three adults smiled as Arden curtseyed very prettily.
“Arden,” her mother said, gesturing at the young healer, “thisis Dylon, grandson to Healer Ambrose.”
“Oh, my, how he’s grown. He looks so much like his grandmother,rather than Ambrose,” Glynna said.
Dylon grinned and gave ahead-bow to Glynna, and Arden’s heart sputtered a few beats in excitement. Hecould hear her, as well as see her. She had yet to meet anyone who could seeand hear her beloved teacher. This was quite the best present for her birthday.She couldn’t wait to talk to him. And have Glynna talk to him.
May 22, 2023
Upcoming release sample: PLANTWISE
“The boy, your nephew’s heir.” Steward’s expression turnedgrave. “Shadows are slowly gathering, and poisoned roots reach for him. He is apotential pivot point in our war. My dreams of him are hazy. Nothing isconfirmed. No decisions have been made, but he is poised on too many knifeedges. The enemy wants him, and he is vulnerable.” He nodded to Dylon. “Thisone is young. I do not like to ask you to put him into the war, but a companionwho isn’t awed by his rank could be a good influence, a wall of protection.” Heshook his head. “And could come under attack for it. I don’t want to ask it ofyou …”
“You don’t have to.” Ambrose gripped Dylon’s shoulder. “Mynephew is already concerned about his son’s attitude, since losing his wife.She was a defensive wall against the flatterers and bootlickers and liars. Hesuggested some time ago that Maddix needs a steadying influence, and someonewho will stand up to him.”
“Thank you.”
“The princess … is she in danger?”
“Not yet.”
“But she will be?”
“When she starts thinkingfor herself, and lets her heart guide …” The Steward sighed and shrugged. “Ihave dreamed too many branching paths ahead of her, and all of them vanish intothe mist of possibilities.”
May 21, 2023
New Release: THE SECOND TIME AROUND
THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Daniel Morgan's past returns to haunt him when a freshmangirl shows up for class wearing his college sweetheart's face.
Lynette Tyler is determined not to face her past, evenwhen she learns her daughter's favorite new teacher is the man she had forcedout of her life when she got pregnant.
When Daniel learns that Kat is his daughter, he dares toask God for the dream he had let go years before... to finally be a family. Hepursues Lynette's love through tragedy and shame, learning to forgive eachother and themselves. The biggest hurdle isn't whether Kat would forgive themwhen she finally finds out the truth, but whether Lynette can let go of thepast long enough to let them have a future together.
May 20, 2023
Ye Olde Dragon's Library: Episode 21
The final episode.At least, the final episode of LIARS' QUEST.
There's much more to come in the Ye Olde Dragon's Library podcast!
Ash finds new allies, and a friend who promises to teach her and prepare her for the blooming of her inborn magic. And more important, help her keep and protect the spirit ring, so he won't be taken away when she completes Justiciar Camwell's quest.
This is only the beginning of Ash's adventures.
Stay tuned for the start of a new story appearing in the podcast, PLANTWISE, a fairytale setting in a place I call Steward's World.
https://yeoldedragonbooks.com/ye-olde-dragons-library-storytelling-podcast/
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May 18, 2023
Upcoming release sample: PLANTWISE
The two wove their way through the laughing, singing, dancingthrongs, down five streets and through another fountain square, until they cameout into a quieter portion of Port’ham. A young man with gingery curls and afaint dusting of beard, wearing the simple clothes of a traveler, sat on abench in front of a closed shop, and watched them come down the street. Theswirls of magic faded as they spun down around him. When Ambrose got closeenough, he saw the young man’s eyes: fern green. A faint glow like a candleflame flickered behind them, just for a moment before the last of the magicfaded entirely.
He stopped a dozen paces away from the young man, who had asimple traveler’s pack tucked under the bench by his feet. A sturdy walkingstick leaned against the bench. Ambrose bowed head and shoulders in silenttribute.
“Healer.” The young man smiled. “I’m pleased to meet you.”
“You honor me, Steward.” Ambrose’s lips twitched in a briefsmile when Dylon caught his breath at the title.
“We are all servants on level ground at Yeshen’s feet.” Theyoung man got to his feet. “I’m grateful we had a chance to meet. I feel I wasguided here to warn you, as well as Auntie Glynna.”
“Me?” He held perfectlystill, thinking of Glynna, newly Gifted to the baby princess, and the damagethat could be done to Westerland, to all the kingdoms touching the farmingkingdom, if that magic Gift was lost. Other times when a Gift had been passedon, Durmad had struck, through physical attack or through subtlety, killing thenew Gifted or taking them prisoner, or warping them to employ that magic in hisservice. Had enemy spies followed Glynna here, sensing she was about to Giftherself?
