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September 20, 2012
Bite of Story Thursday
Night Children: Dark Birth
Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Battle
Roland burst out of the scratchy foliage and leapt at his foe. Before he could bite, Dominic kicked him back. Instantly changing into bat, Roland flew up, spun in a circle and then zoomed at Dominic’s head. The man slapped Roland away.
Roland caught his bearings in mid-air and flew around a tree, past a group of crows that seemed to watch him intently.
Roland landed on Dominic’s head and began to claw him. Dominic grabbed his neck and began to squeeze.
“Mastering an ability doesn’t make you a master. There is nothing you can do to stop me.” Dominic started to shake him.
Fighting to break free, Roland switched back to his human shape. Dominic simply moved his hand around Roland’s neck and crushed down. Panic rushed through, followed by dizziness. He struggled against his foe’s iron grip as the sky seemed to fill with black shapes.
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For more check out Dark Birth at your local online store. Links to Dark Birth on the web can be found on the Store Page on this blog or you could just go here, Dark Birth on Amazon.
Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Battle
Roland burst out of the scratchy foliage and leapt at his foe. Before he could bite, Dominic kicked him back. Instantly changing into bat, Roland flew up, spun in a circle and then zoomed at Dominic’s head. The man slapped Roland away.
Roland caught his bearings in mid-air and flew around a tree, past a group of crows that seemed to watch him intently.
Roland landed on Dominic’s head and began to claw him. Dominic grabbed his neck and began to squeeze.
“Mastering an ability doesn’t make you a master. There is nothing you can do to stop me.” Dominic started to shake him.
Fighting to break free, Roland switched back to his human shape. Dominic simply moved his hand around Roland’s neck and crushed down. Panic rushed through, followed by dizziness. He struggled against his foe’s iron grip as the sky seemed to fill with black shapes.
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For more check out Dark Birth at your local online store. Links to Dark Birth on the web can be found on the Store Page on this blog or you could just go here, Dark Birth on Amazon.
September 19, 2012
Talk Like a Pirate Day Map Peek!
Avast, ye hearties! Since it be "Talk Like a Pirate Day", I be thinkin' that it be the best o' days to share wit you a secret map. Yes, laddies and lasses, this hear be the location of those unruly pirates, those fierce monsters of the sea. I be talking about the Bloody-Buccaneers.
Under the evil direction of Captain Reginald Worthing, the Bloody-Buccaneers sailed the Atlantic and Caribbean back in the early 1700's. Many a sailor spoke in whispers of their blood red sails and pitch black ship as it came upon them, always within a dense fog. Only a few survived to tell the fiendish tale of these monsters. Sharp fangs, stronger and faster than any mortal man and possessing one desire; to drink the blood of their captives.
Legend tells the tale of one such vampire pirate who secretly saved souls instead of killin' them. A short lad of thirteen years, with hair as red as fire. This lad could even change shape were it necessary. Legends say it was he who brought an end to those monsters.
At any rate, me lads and lasses, here be a map of where the Bloody-Buccaneer's home island, the dreaded
Isla De Los Vampiros.
It be marked with the red lines to show ye where it be. It may appear small, on the far left of Barbadoes, but those who live there were deadly. 
Under the evil direction of Captain Reginald Worthing, the Bloody-Buccaneers sailed the Atlantic and Caribbean back in the early 1700's. Many a sailor spoke in whispers of their blood red sails and pitch black ship as it came upon them, always within a dense fog. Only a few survived to tell the fiendish tale of these monsters. Sharp fangs, stronger and faster than any mortal man and possessing one desire; to drink the blood of their captives.
Legend tells the tale of one such vampire pirate who secretly saved souls instead of killin' them. A short lad of thirteen years, with hair as red as fire. This lad could even change shape were it necessary. Legends say it was he who brought an end to those monsters.
At any rate, me lads and lasses, here be a map of where the Bloody-Buccaneer's home island, the dreaded
Isla De Los Vampiros.
It be marked with the red lines to show ye where it be. It may appear small, on the far left of Barbadoes, but those who live there were deadly.
September 18, 2012
Spoke to High School AP English class today!
It went great!
I spoke to my daughter's Advance Placement English class at the High School. I talked about writing and my books.
At first I was nervous and I suspect it showed. I stuttered and droned on, but as I continued and the love of writing and creating came out of me, I relaxed and could be myself. I need to feel that way all the way through it and not fifteen minutes into it. I must capture the excitement and joy and spill it out to the kids. I do that after a bit but I need to do that from the beginning. I guess it's a lesson learned for next time, which in this case is the 28th of September.
Janeen (my long suffering wife) and Katelyn (my long suffering daughter) came up with the idea of raffle tickets as a way to give away a copy of Dark Threats. It worked really well. I also threw candy at them.
The kids enjoyed it. There were a few who were really interested. I found myself talking about Myths and got a few really excited. Hmm. Maybe I should epublish that as well? I suppose I could always put it up and then shop it around agents while it's on Amazon, etc.
So the 1st speaking engagement is done. On to the next!
I spoke to my daughter's Advance Placement English class at the High School. I talked about writing and my books.
At first I was nervous and I suspect it showed. I stuttered and droned on, but as I continued and the love of writing and creating came out of me, I relaxed and could be myself. I need to feel that way all the way through it and not fifteen minutes into it. I must capture the excitement and joy and spill it out to the kids. I do that after a bit but I need to do that from the beginning. I guess it's a lesson learned for next time, which in this case is the 28th of September.
Janeen (my long suffering wife) and Katelyn (my long suffering daughter) came up with the idea of raffle tickets as a way to give away a copy of Dark Threats. It worked really well. I also threw candy at them.
The kids enjoyed it. There were a few who were really interested. I found myself talking about Myths and got a few really excited. Hmm. Maybe I should epublish that as well? I suppose I could always put it up and then shop it around agents while it's on Amazon, etc.
So the 1st speaking engagement is done. On to the next!
Who's Who in the Annabelle Universe? Guarin
GUARIN
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Name Origin
French form of Germanic Warin, meaning "cover, shelter."
Physical characteristics: Guarin appears young, in his twenties, and in good shape. Always seen garbed in a dark green hood and cloak with a green and blue robe. While he looks young, he is actually over seventy-five years old when Annabelle first met him in 1692. He took the Right of Ascendance some time prior which if successfully completed, grants a warlock or witch immortality.
Personality:
A good, strong leader. Always willing to do what's right. He is determined to stand in the way of Lord Domi and his evil. Like his mentor, Dagda, his desire to stand up for what is right, no mater the cost, is unwavering.
Abilities:
Guarin practiced white magic under the teachings of the immortal warlock Dagda. His skills have been seasoned from decades of battles against Lord Domi and his many monster servants. Along with Dagda and Blandia Blackburn, Guarin created the magical barrier that protected Eliza Pratchet, Annabelle and Roland Foresight, the small English colonial settlement of Jorgantown and the Mohegan Indian village.
After Dagda's assassination by Domi, Guarin became the High Mage of the ancient Order of the White Warlocks and works from the North American division. He fought in the first Battle of Jorgantown after the barrier fell.
Despite the fact that the Coven have always acted as police to the magic world, most white warlocks and witches remain in hiding. Hunted by Domi (or Dominic’s) forces for centuries, they operate in super secret covens across the globe. No more than three in each group and always on the move, Guarin accepted new responsibilities after Dagda's death. He now has to keep the entire Order of the White Warlocks organized and hidden. He marshals their forces across the globe to constantly block Domi's attempts to take over the world. They regularly work with the prophetic Falabranwyn.
Guarin helped Blandia Blackburn to take the Right of Ascendance, a task he has been quoted as saying "was in some ways harder than fighting an army of werewolves."
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Name Origin
French form of Germanic Warin, meaning "cover, shelter."
Physical characteristics: Guarin appears young, in his twenties, and in good shape. Always seen garbed in a dark green hood and cloak with a green and blue robe. While he looks young, he is actually over seventy-five years old when Annabelle first met him in 1692. He took the Right of Ascendance some time prior which if successfully completed, grants a warlock or witch immortality.
Personality:
A good, strong leader. Always willing to do what's right. He is determined to stand in the way of Lord Domi and his evil. Like his mentor, Dagda, his desire to stand up for what is right, no mater the cost, is unwavering.
Abilities:
Guarin practiced white magic under the teachings of the immortal warlock Dagda. His skills have been seasoned from decades of battles against Lord Domi and his many monster servants. Along with Dagda and Blandia Blackburn, Guarin created the magical barrier that protected Eliza Pratchet, Annabelle and Roland Foresight, the small English colonial settlement of Jorgantown and the Mohegan Indian village.
After Dagda's assassination by Domi, Guarin became the High Mage of the ancient Order of the White Warlocks and works from the North American division. He fought in the first Battle of Jorgantown after the barrier fell.
Despite the fact that the Coven have always acted as police to the magic world, most white warlocks and witches remain in hiding. Hunted by Domi (or Dominic’s) forces for centuries, they operate in super secret covens across the globe. No more than three in each group and always on the move, Guarin accepted new responsibilities after Dagda's death. He now has to keep the entire Order of the White Warlocks organized and hidden. He marshals their forces across the globe to constantly block Domi's attempts to take over the world. They regularly work with the prophetic Falabranwyn.
Guarin helped Blandia Blackburn to take the Right of Ascendance, a task he has been quoted as saying "was in some ways harder than fighting an army of werewolves."
September 15, 2012
Amping up to speaking at the Jr High & the book signing!
Yesterday was busy. Among other events we stopped by the Jr High. They're excited for my visit. I'll be speaking to the English classes each period. I'm scared and excited all mixed into a ball of nerves!
We then visited Starry Night Books. We're just about ready for the book signing in two weeks! They really help local authors out and I can't wait! They're setting up a display and refreshments and everything. So cool!
The 28th of September will be the most auspicious writer's event I've ever had!
We then visited Starry Night Books. We're just about ready for the book signing in two weeks! They really help local authors out and I can't wait! They're setting up a display and refreshments and everything. So cool!
The 28th of September will be the most auspicious writer's event I've ever had!
September 13, 2012
Bite of Story Thursday
Night Children: Dark Threats
Chapter Eight: Present Day, Hyde and Seek
Annabelle’s cold fist smashed through the zombie’s ribcage. With her other arm she wacked off the creature’s head, sending it spiraling into a tombstone. If she were human, these things would scare her, but she hasn’t been human for a long time.
Her brother Roland, laughed as he ripped a zombie apart and began to move at top speed around the graveyard, smacking the undead with a firmly held corpse. His weapon of choice crumbled in his pale hands. “Darn. These things just don’t hold up like they used to.”
She smiled as she slashed a zombie in two with her nails. “Whoever reanimated this horde didn’t take their time with the spell.”
Annabelle looked across the misty graveyard. Gross bodies continued to shuffle from their graves. Grey fingers clawed to the surface, revealing more decrepit enemies to fight. So far none had escaped the sacred grounds of the cemetery, but with the sheer amount of undead, she knew it wouldn’t be long.
“And why zombies?” Roland asked as he unsheathed his silver cutlass. “It’s so last week. Why couldn’t it be living skeletons or mummies?” He began to slash away at the horde, the moonlight reflecting off his sword.
Annabelle took to the air, hovering just out of the grasp of an undead man in a tux. Half his rotten flesh seemed to fall off on its own. “Could be worse. They could be gremlins.” She brushed off pieces of shredded corpse from her clothes.
“Ugh! Please not those again.” Roland flew into a mass of petrified bodies and began to slice them to shreds. His blood-red eyes flickered and a wicked grin stole across his pale face. ------
For more check out Dark Threats at your local online store. Links to Dark Threats on the web can be found on the Store Page on this blog or you could just go here, Dark Threats on Amazon.
Chapter Eight: Present Day, Hyde and Seek
Annabelle’s cold fist smashed through the zombie’s ribcage. With her other arm she wacked off the creature’s head, sending it spiraling into a tombstone. If she were human, these things would scare her, but she hasn’t been human for a long time.
Her brother Roland, laughed as he ripped a zombie apart and began to move at top speed around the graveyard, smacking the undead with a firmly held corpse. His weapon of choice crumbled in his pale hands. “Darn. These things just don’t hold up like they used to.”
She smiled as she slashed a zombie in two with her nails. “Whoever reanimated this horde didn’t take their time with the spell.”
Annabelle looked across the misty graveyard. Gross bodies continued to shuffle from their graves. Grey fingers clawed to the surface, revealing more decrepit enemies to fight. So far none had escaped the sacred grounds of the cemetery, but with the sheer amount of undead, she knew it wouldn’t be long.
“And why zombies?” Roland asked as he unsheathed his silver cutlass. “It’s so last week. Why couldn’t it be living skeletons or mummies?” He began to slash away at the horde, the moonlight reflecting off his sword.
Annabelle took to the air, hovering just out of the grasp of an undead man in a tux. Half his rotten flesh seemed to fall off on its own. “Could be worse. They could be gremlins.” She brushed off pieces of shredded corpse from her clothes.
“Ugh! Please not those again.” Roland flew into a mass of petrified bodies and began to slice them to shreds. His blood-red eyes flickered and a wicked grin stole across his pale face. ------
For more check out Dark Threats at your local online store. Links to Dark Threats on the web can be found on the Store Page on this blog or you could just go here, Dark Threats on Amazon.
September 11, 2012
Who's Who in the Annabelle Universe? Cletus
CLETUS
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Physical characteristics:
Cletus has dirty blond hair and dull eyes. He's large and stocky, shorter than his brother Beufus but taller than his younger brother Charlie. He had yellow teeth when he was alive and gained a set of vampire fangs after he was turned.
Personality:
Wimpy, always following the lead of his brother Beufus. They get into mischief. Scared of his older brother because of the many beatings inflicted upon him by Beufus. Dull and dim witted and very dense. Often makes mistakes or says things that annoy Beufus.
Abilities:
Cletus has the basic vampiric abilities; strength, speed, stamina, sharp nails that are used like claws, enhanced senses and the ability to heal from most small injuries. Like all vampires, he can't handle sunlight, wooden stakes to the heart or beheading. Each of these turn him to ash. Like all evil vampires, religious artifacts harm him as well. He has not learned how to transform or fly. While Cletus is extra strong, he can't maneuver very well. This means smaller vampires with more developed speed could easily avoid his massive hands.
Known History:
Cletus and his brothers lived in Jorgantown all their lives. They were satisfied with scratching out a small living doing dock work and hiring themselves out for farm work or cabin building. Their evenings were spent drinking at the pub and occasionally causing a ruckus in the town.
The night they finally met Eliza Pratchet, the supposed town witch, was their last night alive. They teased her, only to have the recently arrived Foresight family try to defend her. Something in Eliza's eyes made the brothers forget what they were doing and instead they found a quiet spot to sleep off their drink.
The vampire Fenroth happened across them and seeing the stocky built of both Beufus and Cletus, turned the two of them. Once a human has been bitten three times he or she begins to change. The transformation to vampirizim isn't always over night. The older the human, the longer it can take.
After the white warlock Dagda warded off the vampire lord Dominic Pratchet from his property and began to set up a magical barrier to prevent any dark creatures from entering it, Dominic knew he would need inside agents to enact his revenge on his estranged wife, Eliza Pratchet, and the two children Eliza betrayed Dominic for. Realizing Fenroth's newest subjects were still in the incubation stage and therefore not dark creatures yet, Dominic commanded Fenroth to leave almost vampires Beufus and Cletus and their non-vampire brother Charlie where he found them, within the town. The barrier passed them by and once the full transformation was in effect, Dominic had three agents, (two vampire and one human) to use.
At first the men thought it was Dominic who turned them, since he was the vampire who summoned them once they woke up in their new lives. He sent them to retrieve Annabelle and Roland (the children Eliza rescued). They were to kill Eliza on sight. They failed and Cletus was killed by Eliza.
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Physical characteristics:
Cletus has dirty blond hair and dull eyes. He's large and stocky, shorter than his brother Beufus but taller than his younger brother Charlie. He had yellow teeth when he was alive and gained a set of vampire fangs after he was turned.
Personality:
Wimpy, always following the lead of his brother Beufus. They get into mischief. Scared of his older brother because of the many beatings inflicted upon him by Beufus. Dull and dim witted and very dense. Often makes mistakes or says things that annoy Beufus.
Abilities:
Cletus has the basic vampiric abilities; strength, speed, stamina, sharp nails that are used like claws, enhanced senses and the ability to heal from most small injuries. Like all vampires, he can't handle sunlight, wooden stakes to the heart or beheading. Each of these turn him to ash. Like all evil vampires, religious artifacts harm him as well. He has not learned how to transform or fly. While Cletus is extra strong, he can't maneuver very well. This means smaller vampires with more developed speed could easily avoid his massive hands.
Known History:
Cletus and his brothers lived in Jorgantown all their lives. They were satisfied with scratching out a small living doing dock work and hiring themselves out for farm work or cabin building. Their evenings were spent drinking at the pub and occasionally causing a ruckus in the town.
The night they finally met Eliza Pratchet, the supposed town witch, was their last night alive. They teased her, only to have the recently arrived Foresight family try to defend her. Something in Eliza's eyes made the brothers forget what they were doing and instead they found a quiet spot to sleep off their drink.
The vampire Fenroth happened across them and seeing the stocky built of both Beufus and Cletus, turned the two of them. Once a human has been bitten three times he or she begins to change. The transformation to vampirizim isn't always over night. The older the human, the longer it can take.
After the white warlock Dagda warded off the vampire lord Dominic Pratchet from his property and began to set up a magical barrier to prevent any dark creatures from entering it, Dominic knew he would need inside agents to enact his revenge on his estranged wife, Eliza Pratchet, and the two children Eliza betrayed Dominic for. Realizing Fenroth's newest subjects were still in the incubation stage and therefore not dark creatures yet, Dominic commanded Fenroth to leave almost vampires Beufus and Cletus and their non-vampire brother Charlie where he found them, within the town. The barrier passed them by and once the full transformation was in effect, Dominic had three agents, (two vampire and one human) to use.
At first the men thought it was Dominic who turned them, since he was the vampire who summoned them once they woke up in their new lives. He sent them to retrieve Annabelle and Roland (the children Eliza rescued). They were to kill Eliza on sight. They failed and Cletus was killed by Eliza.
September 6, 2012
Bite of Story Thursday
And we're back to preview day on Bite of Story Thursday! I'm working on Myths with quite a bit of the rough draft still waiting to be written. I'm just over half a book on the page so there is lots to go. Remember, this is from the rough draft so it does not reflect the final product. Anyway, sit back and enjoy...
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“Time to roast a few creeps,” Lyndi said as she attempted to move forward.
Celeste held her arm, “Wait. Look what they’re doing,” she pointed at one goblin that wore what looked like a crown made from bone. It climbed upon the table and rose up at tall as it could, waving its scrawny arms to get the crowd’s attention. They were chanting something in a foreign tongue but once the single goblin raised his arms they became instantly silent.
The single goblin said something with determination. Eli shared a look with his companions when the name ‘Brimstone’ was mentioned.
“It’s hard to imagine they still worship him after what he did,” Frunz whispered. “Good thing the creep is still locked up on Prison Island.”
The lead goblin began to chant the word ‘crum’ over and over. The others echoed it until the entire meeting hall hummed with the word.
Flitty stopped screaming and had the peace of mind to respond, “Look guys, as I said before, you don’t really want to do this. I’m just a small fairy. Not really worth all this fuss. How about instead you just untie me and we can all sit around and sing songs by a camp fire? Wait. What you got there?” Her bright yellow aura caused several goblins to shield their eyes.
The lead goblin raised a silver dagger with a wooden hilt. It seemed to be the only weapon among them and it was pretty clear what he intended to do with it.
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“Time to roast a few creeps,” Lyndi said as she attempted to move forward.
Celeste held her arm, “Wait. Look what they’re doing,” she pointed at one goblin that wore what looked like a crown made from bone. It climbed upon the table and rose up at tall as it could, waving its scrawny arms to get the crowd’s attention. They were chanting something in a foreign tongue but once the single goblin raised his arms they became instantly silent.
The single goblin said something with determination. Eli shared a look with his companions when the name ‘Brimstone’ was mentioned.
“It’s hard to imagine they still worship him after what he did,” Frunz whispered. “Good thing the creep is still locked up on Prison Island.”
The lead goblin began to chant the word ‘crum’ over and over. The others echoed it until the entire meeting hall hummed with the word.
Flitty stopped screaming and had the peace of mind to respond, “Look guys, as I said before, you don’t really want to do this. I’m just a small fairy. Not really worth all this fuss. How about instead you just untie me and we can all sit around and sing songs by a camp fire? Wait. What you got there?” Her bright yellow aura caused several goblins to shield their eyes.
The lead goblin raised a silver dagger with a wooden hilt. It seemed to be the only weapon among them and it was pretty clear what he intended to do with it.
September 4, 2012
Who's Who in the Annabelle Universe? Dagda
DAGDA
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Name Origin
Irish Gaelic name meaning "the good god." In Celtic mythology, this is the name of a god of knowledge and magic, and a leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann, supernatural beings who inhabited Irelandprior to the coming of the Celts.
Physical characteristics:
Dagda appears as an old Irishman, bald with a thick white beard with black streaks on both sides. He's a bit winded from centuries of battle but otherwise in good shape. Always seen garbed in a dark green hood and cloak.
Personality:
Very kind and willing to help others if needed. He is determined to stand in the way of Lord Domi and his evil. Passionate about standing up for what is right, no mater the cost.
Abilities:
Dagda is a High Mage of the ancient Order of the White Warlocks. He has practiced white magic for centuries and has a number of powerful spells at his fingertips.
Known History:
Dagda was an apprentice to the great warlocks during the Exodus War. He was there during the Farnalla Exodus and elected to stay behind to protect the in-between years.
He’s the leader of the North American Coven. He migrated to North America to watch for the "prophesied younglings". While most forgot the prophesy, he still believed it. Despite the fact that the Coven have always acted as police to the magic world, most white warlocks and witches remain in hiding. Hunted by Dominic’s forces for centuries, they operate in super secret covens across the globe. No more than three in each group and always on the move, Dagda keeps them organized and hidden. He marshals their forces across the globe to constantly block Domi's attempts to take over the world. They regularly work with the prophetic Falabranwyn.
No picture at this time. Hopefully that will change someday.
Name Origin
Irish Gaelic name meaning "the good god." In Celtic mythology, this is the name of a god of knowledge and magic, and a leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann, supernatural beings who inhabited Irelandprior to the coming of the Celts.
Physical characteristics:
Dagda appears as an old Irishman, bald with a thick white beard with black streaks on both sides. He's a bit winded from centuries of battle but otherwise in good shape. Always seen garbed in a dark green hood and cloak.
Personality:
Very kind and willing to help others if needed. He is determined to stand in the way of Lord Domi and his evil. Passionate about standing up for what is right, no mater the cost.
Abilities:
Dagda is a High Mage of the ancient Order of the White Warlocks. He has practiced white magic for centuries and has a number of powerful spells at his fingertips.
Known History:
Dagda was an apprentice to the great warlocks during the Exodus War. He was there during the Farnalla Exodus and elected to stay behind to protect the in-between years.
He’s the leader of the North American Coven. He migrated to North America to watch for the "prophesied younglings". While most forgot the prophesy, he still believed it. Despite the fact that the Coven have always acted as police to the magic world, most white warlocks and witches remain in hiding. Hunted by Dominic’s forces for centuries, they operate in super secret covens across the globe. No more than three in each group and always on the move, Dagda keeps them organized and hidden. He marshals their forces across the globe to constantly block Domi's attempts to take over the world. They regularly work with the prophetic Falabranwyn.
September 1, 2012
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Yesterday I spoke with several teachers. I caught up with Mrs. Crookston at the Tooele Junior High. I'm set up to speak to all the English classes on the 28th of September! I can't wait!As I was plotting out Myths it occurred to me what some of the new experiences and challenges would be for Eli and his companions in the latter half of the story. I want them to each get involved in school life at the Junior High. Since Eli and company are around 14 and midway through the book they are stranded on Earth, these kids are picked up by B.I.G. (Bureau of Interdimensional Gathering)and placed into false lives in my home town. They disguise their fantasy features, attend Junior High and try to accustom themselves to human life.
With this in mind I thought I'd do something a little different with my Jr. High appearances. I decided to pose the question to the classes. I'd do a breakdown of the characters and ask the kids where they think these fantasy creatures would fit most at home at the Junior High and have them give reasons. The ideas that work best for the overall story will be used in the book!
On top of that I'll do my introduction, including telling them about the Annabelle series and offer up questions. If I have enough copies, I'll give away Dark Threats.
Other speaking engagements will be Mrs. Kramer's High School English class on the 18th of September and Mr. Palfreyman's English classes (full day) on October 26th.
More to follow!
