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August 23, 2013
We have Lift-Off — Rachel Griffin Flies!
(Excuse me while I put on my Dark Quest Promotional Hat)
Dark Quest Books is proud to announce the following new releases: From Palomino Press and acclaimed author, L. Jagi Lamplighter, the first book on a brand new young adult series, The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin. And from award-winning authors Joe Dever and John Grant, the long-awaited third volume of the Legends of Lone Wolf Omnibus series.
Rachel Griffin wants to know everything.
As a freshman at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts, she has been granted to opportunity to study both mundane and magical subjects. But even her perfect recollection of every book she has ever read does not help her when she finds a strange statue in the forest-a statue of a woman with wings. Nowhere-neither in the arcane tomes of the Wise, nor in the dictionary and encyclopedia of the non-magic-using Unwary-can she find mention of such a creature. What could it be? And why are the statue's wings missing when she returns?
When someone tries to kill a fellow student, Rachel soon realizes that, in the same way her World of the Wise hides from mundane folk, there is another, more secret world hiding from everyone-which her perfect recall allows her to remember. Her need to know everything drives her to investigate. Rushing forward where others fear to tread, Rachel finds herself beset by wraiths, magical pranks, homework, a Raven said to bring the doom of worlds, love's first blush, and at least one fire-breathing teacher.
Curiosity might kill a cat, but nothing stops Rachel Griffin! The Unexpected
Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin, a plucky band of children join forces to fight evil, despite the best efforts of incompetent adults, at a school for wizards. YA fiction really doesn't get better than that. -Jonathan Moeller, author of The Ghosts series
Rachel Griffin is curious, eager and smart, and ready to begin her new life at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts, but she didn't expect to be faced with a mystery as soon as she got there. Fortunately she's up to the task. Take all the best of the classic girl detective, throw in a good dose of magic and surround it all with entertaining, likeable friends and an intriguing conundrum, and you'll have The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin, a thrilling adventure tailor-made for the folks who've been missing Harry Potter, Exciting, fantastical events draw readers into Rachel's world and solid storytelling keeps them there. -Misty Massey, author of Mad Kestrel
http://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Enlightenment-Rachel-Griffin/dp/1937051870/?tag=blissinsan-20
The third omnibus edition of novels in the classic Legends of Lone Wolf series of epic fantasy based on the award-winning games by Joe Dever.
The Birthplace – Lone Wolf, sent to Barrakeesh to contract peace for his nation, finds himself immediately pitched into a murderous political game in which all the players are using his life as their stake. Qinefer, too, has come to Barrakeesh, determined to oust the evil "otherself" that long ago invaded her mind. For years it has been feeding like a parasite inside her, and only be returning to its source can she hope to drive it out. Yet to do so, she must enter the portal of the Birthplace.
The Book of the Magnakai – The Tomb of the Majhan, in far-off Vassagonia, holds many mysteries, but none is deeper than that of the Book of the Magnakai. This legendary book was stolen from the Kai order six centuries ago and long assumed to be lost forever. It contains the accumulated wisdom of Sun Eagle, order's revered founder. Now, Lone Wolf, assisted by the magician Banedon, has discovered its whereabouts – but so has Haakon, the Archlord of Darkness…And as Lone Wolf and Haakon strive for possession of the sacred writings, they know that at stake are not only their lives but also the future of all Magnamund…
http://www.amazon.com/Legends-Lone-Wolf-Omnibus-3/dp/193705117X/?tag=blissinsan-20
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Author of Yesterday's Dreams, Tomorrow's Memories, Today's Promise,
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August 13, 2013
Reverse Caption This
Weird, I put this up yesterday…but it didn't post.
Okay…today, we are going to do this backwards:
My son and I are finally planning to work on our puppet play: Snoring Beauty. The winner this week is the person who finds the best picture to represent Snoring Beauty.
You can either put a link to the picture in the comments or send me a copy by email to: arhyalon at gmail.
August 9, 2013
Overheard at the Wright Household
Juss: "It's a loophole of nature. It can't be a law of nature, or it wouldn't be a loophole."
Juss, who has been listening to the Ghosthunter books–which catagorize ghosts: "The average vampire loses its power in sunlight–because that is what happened to Dracula. But there aren't a lot of average vampires, oddly enough. Weaker vampires burn in the sunlight.
"And stronger vampires don't lose their power or burn in the sunlight.
"They sparkle."
Glimpses of Joy
Yesterday, I stood in a darkened room filled with sparkling lights and watched all four of my children playing together in a moonbouncy thing at a local place called Pump It Up.
Words cannot explain joy. They cannot capture those wordless moments. Watching all four children run around together, laughing and jumping, with the music blaring and the lights flashing, was one of those wordless moments.
Moments when you think 'this is what life is for.
August 8, 2013
Caption This Winner!
Forgot to post this yesterday. ;-)
And the winner is:
The soothsayer peered at his apprentice's latest attempt to read tea leaves.
"Perhaps you would have more success in a more… decorative profession?"
Also, honorable mention to:
Creme de Meow!
August 7, 2013
Back Cover Blurb for The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin
L. Jagi Lamplighter, a fantastic new voice and a fabulous new world in the YA market! Rachel Griffin is a hero who never gives up! I cheered her all the way!
—Faith Hunter, author of the Skinwalker series
Rachel Griffin wants to know everything. As a freshman at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts, she has been granted to opportunity to study both mundane and magical subjects.
But even her perfect recollection of every book she has ever read does not help her when she finds a strange statue in the forest—a statue of a woman with wings. Nowhere—neither in the arcane tomes of the Wise, nor in the dictionary and encyclopedia of the non-magic-using Unwary—can she find mention of such a creature.
What could it be? And why are the statue’s wings missing when she returns?
When someone tries to kill a fellow student, Rachel soon realizes that, in the same way her World of the Wise hides from mundane folk, there is another, more secret world hiding from everyone—which her perfect recall allows her to remember. Her need to know everything drives her to investigate.
Rushing forward where others fear to tread, Rachel finds herself beset by wraiths, magical pranks, homework, a Raven said to bring the doom of worlds, love’s first blush, and at least one fire-breathing teacher.
Curiosity might kill a cat, but nothing stops Rachel Griffin!
The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin, a plucky band of children join forces to fight evil, despite the best efforts of incompetent adults, at a school for wizards. YA fiction really doesn't get better than that.
—Jonathan Moeller, author of The Ghosts series
Rachel Griffin is curious, eager and smart, and ready to begin her new life at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts, but she didn't expect to be faced with a mystery as soon as she got there. Fortunately she's up to the task. Take all the best of the classic girl detective, throw in a good dose of magic and surround it all with entertaining, likeable friends and an intriguing conundrum, and you'll have The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin, a thrilling adventure tailor-made for the folks who've been missing Harry Potter, Exciting, fantastical events draw readers into Rachel's world and solid storytelling keeps them there.
—Misty Massey, author of Mad KestrelBa
August 5, 2013
Doxacon
Donna Farley, who gave the best lecture I've ever heard on "A Spell for the Refreshment of the Spirit", did a write up of Doxacon–the sf/religious convention held in Springfield, VA in late July. It is a lovely, poetic write-up. You can see it here:
http://storyspell.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-gathering-of-generous-spirits-doxacon.html
Doxacon was one of the best conventions I have ever gone to. A wonderful mix of spiritual truth and science fiction and fantasy. I was greeted by a pastor's wife who had 'come out' of the Geek closet by putting on her dice earrings. It only got better from there.
Caption This!
Today's picture. Winner posted Wednesday:
August 2, 2013
Overheard at the Wright Household:
Me: "John, if there were a prize for 'most dramatic kid' we could so ace that."
John: "I don't know. The son of the evil banker in Despicable Me was pretty dramatic. And he had a really big gun."
Me: "Jooooohn….he's not real?"
John: "I'm not entirely convinced Juss is real either."
Overheard at the Wright Household
Yesterday, on our walk back from the grocery store, John was discussing the steps in his journey from Sixties 'anything goes' morality to being a Catholic with the Talking Boys (and the Cherubim, but he wasn't paying attention. The Princess had stayed home.)
John: "…because I realized that once you give a girl your virginity, you can't get it back."
Juss: "Unless you ask her for it ba…"
Mommy leans over and quickly explains to Justinian what the word 'virgin' means.
Juss, deflated: "Oh."
