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September 29, 2011
Story for the Day: The Opera Continues
The next part in the new Haanta Series novella: "Tales from Frewyn: The Opera"!
Here is a peek of the book's cover! By Twisk ^^The first scene to grace the stage was the prospect of a very vibrant and neat little farm, furnished with two painted cows and some pretty chickens pecking about the verdant downs. A flute played to signify the trilling of birds, a paper sun was let up behind the farmhouse, and a woman suddenly immerged from within the barn. She was small, thin, and heavy-breasted...
Here is a peek of the book's cover! By Twisk ^^The first scene to grace the stage was the prospect of a very vibrant and neat little farm, furnished with two painted cows and some pretty chickens pecking about the verdant downs. A flute played to signify the trilling of birds, a paper sun was let up behind the farmhouse, and a woman suddenly immerged from within the barn. She was small, thin, and heavy-breasted...
September 28, 2011
Haanta Series Book Signing Event @ Babar en Ville in Montreal!
To celebrate the end of the Commander and Den Asaan tour, there will be a Haanta Series book signing at MG-YA bookstore Babar en Ville in Diras . . . er, I mean- in Montreal! I will be signing books on
Thursday, October 6th, from 5pm-7pm
. Stop by and say hello, but more importantly, come by to see Babar en Ville, the best independent bookstore in town! They have everything from classics to graphic novels! I would have ordered a cake for the occasion, but I know a certain someone should eat it...
September 27, 2011
Day 27 of the Commander and Den Asaan Tour!
Lots going on for the tour today! Guest Posts and Giveaways:
Live to Read and the JeepDiva both have special stories and giveaways of Reporter from Marridon!
Reviews:
Author Mary Anne Kempher posted a nice review on her personal site!
As well, the JeepDiva and What Book is That? have excellent reviews of the book. Please check out their sites and leave comments on their blogs!
September 26, 2011
Story for the Day: The Beginning of the Opera
Here is the next part in "Tales from Frewyn: the Opera", soon to be released as a novella! Enjoy!
The jerkin was donned, the Cuineills were got, the mantles and redingotes were fastened, and everyone was soon arrived at the Royal Theatre. The commander, however, broke from the party for a few moments on account of a most necessary call to Diras Delights. The Frewyn bakery was just closing for the day and therefore had little to recommend its usual excellent stock, but she declared herself...
The jerkin was donned, the Cuineills were got, the mantles and redingotes were fastened, and everyone was soon arrived at the Royal Theatre. The commander, however, broke from the party for a few moments on account of a most necessary call to Diras Delights. The Frewyn bakery was just closing for the day and therefore had little to recommend its usual excellent stock, but she declared herself...
September 25, 2011
Story for the Day: Retribution
Here is the next chapter in the new Haanta novella "Tales from Frewyn: the Opera". Enjoy!
Retribution
For twenty minutes did the Den Asaan sit at the door to the theatre, his sword in his hand and his mind rapt in rumination. Those who observed him wondered at whether he were preparing for a duel or if he were saying the Haanta Haakhas in honour of those he was on the precipice of decimating. Some of the spectators watching from the peristyle were unaware of the giant's...
Retribution
For twenty minutes did the Den Asaan sit at the door to the theatre, his sword in his hand and his mind rapt in rumination. Those who observed him wondered at whether he were preparing for a duel or if he were saying the Haanta Haakhas in honour of those he was on the precipice of decimating. Some of the spectators watching from the peristyle were unaware of the giant's...
September 23, 2011
Story for the Day: The Director
Happy weekend! Here is the next chapter in "Tales from Frewyn: the Opera"! Enjoy!
The Director The evening hum of voices in the keep began to increase. Whispers of where the giant was going and who had merited his wrath excited the general intrigue about the castle. Heads leaned out of open windows, eyes peered over sills, spectators watched from the peristyle, and by the time the giant had reached the double doors of the Royal Theatre, every inhabitant of the Diras castle keep ...
The Director The evening hum of voices in the keep began to increase. Whispers of where the giant was going and who had merited his wrath excited the general intrigue about the castle. Heads leaned out of open windows, eyes peered over sills, spectators watched from the peristyle, and by the time the giant had reached the double doors of the Royal Theatre, every inhabitant of the Diras castle keep ...
September 21, 2011
Story for the Day: "You are cordially invited"
Chapter 4 in the new Haanta Series novella, "Tales from Frewyn: the Opera"! Enjoy!
"You are cordially invited" Within a few minutes, the mending work was done, and while Alasdair was at liberty to redress, Carrigh was given the poster for her assessment of how well her king looked. She laughed at its absurdity, declaring that her husband was far more becoming in person than he was in the illustration, for a self-important royal on a white stead would never do for her where a...
"You are cordially invited" Within a few minutes, the mending work was done, and while Alasdair was at liberty to redress, Carrigh was given the poster for her assessment of how well her king looked. She laughed at its absurdity, declaring that her husband was far more becoming in person than he was in the illustration, for a self-important royal on a white stead would never do for her where a...
The Haanta Series on CJLO1690am!
This Friday at 4pm EST, the Haanta Series will be featured on the award-winning CJLO 1690am! Absolutely anyone can tune-in via the magic of the internet. Simply visit their website (here) and click the Listen Now feature to join the discussion. We'll be talking about how the series got started and about what's to come next in the series. I hope you'll enjoy the programme! 
Day 20 of the Commander and Den Asaan Tour! Giveaways, Reviews, Stories and Excerpts!
11 more days left until the Commander and Den Asaan Tour ends!Today we have a plethora of articles for you to enjoy! First, the giveaways:
Reading Away the Days and AoBibliophile are giving away copies of Reporter from Marridon. Please visit their sites and leave a comment on the post to enter! Each of the sites is hosting a different story. Be sure to check both.
S.J. Wist is also hosting a story on her blog. As well, Damian Rucci, celebrated poet and critic has written a review for Commander ...
September 20, 2011
Story for the Day: Contrition
Here is the next part from "Tales from Frewyn: the Opera" Alasdair knows how to say he's sorry.
He said his good evenings to the commander and hastened away to the servants' quarter, passing the Cuineills' apartments and entering the tailor, where he found his wife sitting at her sewing table, appearing as beautiful as ever: the warmth of her skin summoned by the amber light from beyond the window, her golden curls illuminated by the tender glow from the lit candle beside her, her upright and...
