Colleen Helme's Blog, page 9
January 29, 2011
Flame of Destiny Released!
I'm excited to announce that Flame of Destiny has been released from Mundania Press! Also check out my website as I have some artwork posted of a wicked awesome shadowbeast, a map of the kingdom, and Callista in her Elite Guard uniform. I also have an author interview posted on night owl reviews: http://www.nightowlscifi.com/nor/Inte...
Hope you will check it out!
Hope you will check it out!
January 13, 2011
Release Date for Flame of Destiny
The release date for Flame of Destiny is coming up soon! January 25th! I spent the day working on some artwork I hope to have posted on my website when Flame of Destiny is released. I am excited to include a map and some awesome drawings of shadowbeasts. I have several different depictions of what shadowbeasts could look like, and all of them are great. That's the thing about putting books to art. It's fun to imagine them, and also pretty cool to see what can be done with art. When I first started writing this book, I called them 'creatures' for want of a better name. After much contemplation the name shadowbeasts seemed perfect for what they are. Stop by my website on January 25th for a preview!
January 3, 2011
Book Cover
Wow - Just got the book cover for 'Flame of Destiny' and it ROCKS! Thanks to the fantastic art of Niki Browning! Check it out: http://www.mundania.com/book.php?titl... Can't wait to hold the book in my hands!
December 8, 2010
Why Fantasy?
Many times I have been asked why I write fantasy. Growing up on fairy tales makes it a little easier to understand, but there is much more to it. All books take us away from our reality, but in fantasy we travel to completely different worlds. Worlds where the question "What if?" is answered in compelling and challenging ways. Magic is always an element in fantasy, giving the story an even broader perspective. The fight between good and evil is distinct and the trials our heroes face teach us courage and determination. It is satisfying when those we have come to care about win against almost insurmountable odds. In a way, it is life-affirming. We can find these same strengths in those around us if we are looking. Strength of character from witnessing a noble act of selflessness is an affirmation that life is good, and in a way, magical.
December 6, 2010
I Love ITunes!
I bought several songs from ITunes that I haven't heard for years (some since high school) and I am loving listening to them! The most interesting thing? - I still know all the words - every single one - Isn't that crazy? Our brains are amazing - I've decided that all I need to do to remember something important is to put it to music...but there is a catch...yeah...it needs to be a catchy tune! Oh well!
December 1, 2010
Edits all Done!
I just finished the final edits for my next book "Flame of Destiny". It's a relief to get to this point in the publishing process. I can't wait to see what the cover looks like. Ana Winson did the cover for 'Songbird' which I absolutely adore, and is doing the cover for this book too! So I know it will be great.
