Blog Tour: Rise of Xosha Guest post, Character Bio and Book Spotlight!
Without further hesitation, the author’s thoughts:
I have often been asked “Why Xosha” and now that the story is finally ready to be told, I figured it’s time to answer that question..
I have been writing for as long as I can remember. The first thing I ever wrote was a poem called “Valentine Bee” which was about one of my favorite small toys. I was either four or five when I wrote it and remember every word to it nearly thirty years later. Around that time I also wrote a Pagan Children’s Prayer because I was so scared to sleep in my room so I would say my little handwritten prayer and hoped the gods heard it.
The first time I saw Xosha I was six years old. It was the backdrop for the most vivid and real dreams I have ever had. I had never read about anything that looked like Xosha before, and since I was not allowed to watch anything except pbs growing up, I most certainly never saw anything like it before. I remember waking up with a huge smile on my face and grabbing my dream journal and writing down every minute detail I could remember of that place I wished I lived in.
Xosha refused to leave me. As I got older, Xosha became a frequent theme in my dreams. I found that there, I could go anywhere I wanted with no problem. My first “flying” dream happened when I was seven. Until then, the only exploring of this wondrous dream world was what would later be named Caprae. When I was eight, I met Macayla who would later become detrimental part to Xosha’s history. She was who taught me to fly. As we flew over this amazing landscape, she gave me the names of all the places we saw. When I woke up I added those in my dream journal too.
Macayla became my teacher when I slept, every night for years I was taught more and more about Xosha. In the summer of 1988, Macayla told me to write the story. I knew this was a hard task, I was only seven and while my reading skills were top notch, my writing was a whole other ballgame. She wouldn’t take “no” or “I can’t” for an answer.
In the summer, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ house. I told my grandmother about the dream and she immediately sent my grandfather out to buy me a notebook. In her eyes, this was the perfect way to practice my writing. Thus the Rise of Xosha was born.
By the time I was twelve, the entire series was handwritten, though when I looked it over, it seemed something was missing, and that’s when the rewrites began to happen. I was missing something and I had no idea what it was.
Over the course of the next twenty years I wrote and rewrote the story. I moved around a lot once my late teen years hit and the manuscript got lost more than once. Though the story stayed in my head refusing to leave. Finally settling where I am now, I took out what I had left of the original, the forty page work that was to be the prologue for the start of the series. With the help of memories and dreams, I extended that on msword and made it a short history lesson in the story.
Even at thirty two, I still dream of Xosha and still talk to Macayla and the others I have met over the years there. When I wake now, it’s with a heavy heart since obviously I can never really see Xosha, it will forever be a place in my dreams that pulls at my heart strings.
I welcome you into my little sanctuary. I hope despite all the troubles and turmoil you found there that you will see what I have seen for the last twenty five years almost every night in my dreams. I hope you fall in love with Xosha just like I did…
- S. Cu’Anam Policar (June 22, 2013)
Book Info:
Book Title: The Rise of Xosha
Series: Legend of Xosha 0.5
Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal
Author: S. Cu’Anam Policar
Publisher: Satalyte Publishing – http://satalyte.com.au/
Cover Art: J.E.Haldeman
Release Date: September 06, 2013
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Book Links:
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Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18052139-the-rise-of-xosha?ac=1
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Oceanus:
Oceanus is the leader of the dragons that claim Xosha as their home. He is older than many think and tries to do the best he can to lead the dragons that follow him. Being a blue dragon, Oceanus can control and manipulate water at will.
Pyre :
Pyre is Oceanus’ younger brother, born to the second clutch their parents had. While age wise, he is considered an adult, his actions deem him an adolescent in Oceanus’ eyes. Pyre can be brave, and is always stubborn. Being a red dragon, Pyre can control and manipulate fire at will.
Jade:
The youngest sibling to Oceanus and Pyre, born to the last clutch their parents had before the humans arrived. Being vulnerable, young, and feeling alone since she is the youngest in the horde, she was an easy target for Fury and her minions. As a green dragon, Jade can control and manipulate air at will.
Rose:
Chosen by the gods, Rose can communicate with them when they need to relay a message. Her odd coloring deemed her an outcast to the horde. Showing no visible abilities, she was deemed weak and useless. Oceanus and Jade are her only friends. Being a white dragon, Rose can heal any wound, and if could in enough time, she can restore the soul to the dead.
Reaper Rose:
Alpha of the Rose pack, the main wolf pack in the Solstyce Woods. Reaper had a rough life and earned his place as alpha. While seen as heartless and uncaring by the dragons due to some of his actions, it is evident that every move he makes is in the best interest of his pack. Reaper is a black wolf that stands six feet tall from foot to ear tips on all four legs.
Asami:
A hellhound found in the belly of Shai’Pyre. She and her pack of five were deemed traitors by Fury though it is unclear why. Granted sanctuary by Reaper when found in a cage in the belly of Shai’Pyre, she makes it her mission now to show her new alpha that not all hellhounds are evil. Asami is a red hound with red gargoyle wings. She stands roughly five feet tall from foot to ear tips, Six feet if you measure to the tips of her wings.
Fury Nye’Cross:
Fury holds the title of the Queen of Shai’Pyre, though in reality she is nothing more than her brother’s champion. A vicious Shai Demon, Fury’s flesh is tan tinged with a reddish hue, and deadly horns that protrude from her forehead. Her favorite method of torture is her tail whose spaded end is deadly accurate. Fury is five foot two with gold eyes.
Elrur Silverspell:
King of Silverspell, Elrur is a Silver Elf. He stands approximately five foot nine, his skin is a periwinkle color with the traditional elvish long pointed ears. His hair white and his eyes are a pale blue. Elrur is a master at getting what he wants. Ally to no one really, he will use anyone to gain what he desires.
Devlyn Darkthorn:
Once a Silver Elf, he was the first of Elrur’s “experiments” to create an intelligent, obedient killing machine. Now deemed a Silver Fang , Devlyn’s skin has a sickly palor to it, his hair is a dull black, his eyes grey, and to remain on his feet, he must drink blood.
Caterina Darkthorn:
Caterina is Devlyn’s mate. The second of Elrur’s twisted Silver Fangs. While obedient to her king, Caterina has blonde hair that falls mid back and eyes a deep sapphire.
Author Info:
Author Bio:
S.Cu’Anam Policar was born in Brooklyn, NY, but now lives in Washington State. The Mother of three she makes time to write, usually late at night.
An avid reader, she not only writes but helps promote other authors with blog tours and reviews of their books.
She is Pagan but respects all religions and believes everyone should celebrate their similarities and not care about their differences.
When she has the time, she enjoys playing video games, horseback riding, singing, and writing things other than her Legend of Xosha Series.
She absolutely loves to make new friends so don’t be afraid to come by and hi on facebook!
Author Links:
Personal Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/sheryl.policar.9
Author Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/SCuAnam-Policar/171390749683139
Twitter – https://twitter.com/CuAnam
Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/cuanam/boards/
Author Blog – http://storycorner.cusebookgiveaways.us/
Good Reads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7126980.S_Cu_Anam_Policar
Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Cuanam
Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/S.CuAnam-Policar/e/B00ED66FYC
S. Cu’Anam’s Books:
ANTHOLOGIES
Other Voices: An Urban Fantasy Anthology -
Good Reads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18216788-other-voices
BLURB –
Spanning through time, the authors of Other Voices take the reader on a journey of the strange and unusual from the gas lamp lighted streets of Victorian London to the neon of modern day Las Vegas.
‘A Touch of Chaos’ (S.Cu’Anam Policar): A young boy recruited by a mysterious duo, Paradigm and Razor, has one night to prove his worth on the Strip in Las Vegas. Failure is not an option.
‘Sugar Girl Blues’ (Aubrey Diamant): In Pope Joan’s brothel, a young Lord pays the price for his obsession.
‘Third Floor’ (Andrea L. Staum): After taking three months to build up her courage, young Hestia Diedrich is about to discover what is on the third floor of main library of the Institute for the Understanding of the Metaphysical.
‘The Curious Case of the Digging Man’/'Séance at St. Bart’s’ (Mel Skubich & Stevie Conradi): In ‘The Curious Case of the Digging Man’ it is 1891; Alistair Gordon and medical student Jerome Garibaldi share apartments and adventure. The unexplained death of a resurrectionist sends the duo out into the grimy streets of Victorian London in search of answers. ‘Séance at St. Bart’s’ Alistair Gordon meets the shadowy Mr. Sinclair whom he asks to assist him in this most unusual case.
‘The Forgotten’ (Shannon Noelle Long): A enigmatic man sitting on a park bench and a young woman named Nelly cross paths at Millennium Park.
‘Electric: Bolshy’/'Electric: The Last to Die’ (Christopher J. Crisp): In ‘Bolshy’ Choreographer Erich Werth calls on the help Night Boys, Francis Tenn and Christy Lawless Shaughn to find his missing possibly suicidal protégé. ‘The Last to Die’ finds Erich joining Night Boys as they track the protégé to the only club in the US where you can commit suicide by vampire.
‘Flying’ (Diamant): In the summer of love a group of rich flower children are gathered together by a famous pop group, The Fab Lads, who has discovered a magic spell which could change transportation as the world knows it. They only need, love, energy and a willing guinea pig.
‘The Life of Jenessa’ (Elizabeth Figueroa): Jenessa is your average young woman; great job, nice apartment. Secretly, she lives an extraordinary life by night. The fine balance between her average and extraordinary lives is tipped one day when her aunt pays her an unexpected visit.
Miraculous: Tales of the Unknown –
Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/343589
Good Reads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18278328-miraculous
BLURB –
Hear the amazing and miraculous tales from some of your favorite Indie Authors! From faeries to werewolves to ghostly encounters and so much more, take a moment to glimpse a more supernatural way of thinking!
Authors Include: Krystal George, Amber Streed, Cheryl Casey, Amanda Alberson, Kate Marie Robbins, Lisa Marie Pottgen, DL Kelly, Heather Kirchhoff and S Cu’Anam Policar.
No Sleeves and Short Dresses: A Summer Anthology
(ALL Proceeds go to BLISS an organization to help get premature and sick infants the medical attention they need)
Good Reads – http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18395855-no-sleeves-and-short-dresses?ac=1
BLURB –
This is an anthology of short stories and poetry based around a summer theme. There is a mixture of dark fiction, romance and supernatural features.
This holiday read is all for charity. All royalties will go to Bliss for premature and sick babies.
Synopsis:
A tale of epic proportions.
The Rise of Xosha tells the tale of Xosha’s beginnings.
Where Anjyls are mortal pawns,
Dragons rule the skies,
Wolves and elves roam the forests,
and demons lurk below the surface.
Oceanus, the leader of the last hord of dragons in the realms must find his people a new home.
Going only on the word of the odd colored white dragon, Rose, he leads the horde far from their home, over waters that seem to have no end.
Pyre, Oceanus’ younger, rebellious brother must come to terms with the fact that Oceanus will never see him as anything more than a welp too young to be of any use.
Jade the youngest of the three has her own thoughts and inner demons to contend with.
Then there’s Rose, The dragon with an amazing gift no one will acknowledge. The outcast of her people simply because she’s the only one of her color.
Will these four ever come to terms with why they had to leave their home?
And what strange new beings will they encounter in their new territory?
Find out when you read The Rise of Xosha; The story that started the legend.
One to lead…One to see…One to protect…One to Deceive.
The Rise of Xosha; The story that started the legend.
“not all allies are friends, not all friends are true, and some enemies will in turn be your greatest allies.”
***ADVISORY***
This book contains mild to moderate violence, the concept of death, insinuated sexual contact… Not Recommended for Readers under the age of 16.
Blurb:
The last horde of dragons. Forced from their home by the human loving Anjyls now seek a new home.
Danger surrounds them on all sides.
Love, Friendship, Deception, all things they must learn to accept in their life.
Will they survive long enough to build the kingdom the prophecies foretold?
Or will they fall prey to the lies they discover within their own ranks?
One to lead…One to see…One to protect…One to Deceive.
The Rise of Xosha; The story that started the legend.
“not all allies are friends, not all friends are true, and some enemies will in turn be your greatest allies.”
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