Meet The Cast Of "The Charismatics"

Vasser Witte Ambrose Killaher I have some pretty exciting news to share with you all.

1) I got the cover concepts back from my designer, M.S. Corley, and they are GLORIOUS. Amazing. Better then I could have dreamed.
WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE BEST PART IS?! You have a chance to see the two concepts that were my favorite! All you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter by this Sunday, because on Monday I'm sending one out with both covers. (PLUS you'll get a free copy of my short story, "Cruel," which I just spent all day making look extra pretty for you all!) The link above actually goes to my NEXT announcement, which is that--
2) I AM HOLDING A RAFFLE TO GIVE AWAY FIVE FREE E-BOOKS OF "The Charismatics" TO YOU GUYS *BEFORE* THE BOOK RELEASES. That's right--BEFORE it releases, the pretty little Kindle edition and PDF will be sitting in your inbox. Around December 7th or so. So go HERE to my prizes page and do the various things (subscribe to my newsletter, tweet a message, COMMENT ON HERE :) etc.). A lot of them you can do every day to increase your odds. So go sign up my dears to win a copy! I've been hard at work with my formatter Stuart Whitmore of Crenel Publishing to discuss the look and style of the interior, and I'm really excited. It's going to look professional and beautiful, because you deserve it!

3) The Blogger Book Fair is NEXT WEEK Monday through Friday! What is that, you ask? Well, it is a great event I'm participating in when authors, bloggers and readers host each other on their sites to discuss upcoming books. I am hosting five authors here, and will be posting excerpts of their books and interviews, giveaways/raffles, AND we are giving away Amazon gift cards in $50, $30 and $20 so you can enter for those here too every day.

So now that you've entered my giveaway and subscribed to my newsletter ... I want to share the cast of characters from "The Charismatics" with you, and the actors I would choose to play them in a movie. And surprisingly--Jennifer Lawrence is NOT included. I know, I know. It's a tragedy. Duchess Ambrose Killaher. (Full name Ambrosia). 18-years-old, native of Thillen. Long dishwater-blonde hair, brown eyes, baby face. Ambrose was married to Erik La Marck and sent to the snowy city of Shinery a year previously. She talks a lot when she's nervous, and likes to help the peasants (called denizens) who live under the floating citadel where the rich reside. Her only friend is Roan.
Roan. He is Ambrose's invisible companion, with her since they both can remember. He can transform into any animal form needed, but his favorites currently are sparrow, snow fox and grey wolf. His origins are mysterious/unknown. Erik La Marck. Erik is Ambrose's husband, originally from Badenheim. He has despised Ambrose since the day they were married for reasons unknown. Short, blonde and blue-eyed, with squirrely features and a frail, bitter disposition. He is not included in governmental matters, though he and Ambrose are the "monarchs" of Shinery.
Senator Elwick Rathe. High-ranking official in Shinery. Works for the corrupt world government called Legalia. Hates denizens/servants, and preys upon them in secret ways. Angry for being "exiled" to Shinery. Wants to return to Legalia's Headquarters in Eeden and work in their Research Department. Has a sordid history with Ambrose's uncle and hates them both.

Uncle Harland Killaher. Ambrose's uncle, and her only close family member still alive. Uncle Harland is also a high-ranking official for Legalia, though Ambrose has never known exactly what he does. Would visit Ambrose every year as a child and bring her gifts. Handsome and debonair. Has a secret agenda.


Vasser Witte. 20-years-old, originally from Chillingham. Newest Legalia board member in Shinery, though he has hidden motives for joining. Has a secret past that he is ashamed of. His entire family was killed when he was five, during his father's trial for treason against Legalia. Saves Ambrose during an attack by the rebel group Exodus. Tall and muscular, with golden hair and hazel eyes.
Evelyn Smyle. Arrived from Legalia's Headquarters to assist with new developments in Shinery. The king's "deacon," or right-hand. Snakelike, venomous. Uses her feminine wiles to get her way. Also has a secret agenda. Cannot be trusted.

Lakeman. A denizen who is a servant in the citadel--position: night guard. Assigned to stand outside of Ambrose's chambers overnight. Kind, weathered face. Has three daughters. Father-like, feels sympathetic toward Ambrose due to her isolation and treatment by her husband, Erik.


Merry. 18-year-old denizen girl chosen to be one of Ambrose's handmaidens. Very beautiful, with brown hair and large eyes. Unfriendly and cold toward Ambrose, due to her hatred of Legalia and the nobility who allow the denizens to suffer. Very talented with fashion and enjoys picking out Ambrose's outfits.

Lisbeth. 16-year-old denizen also chosen to be one of Ambrose's handmaidens. Sweet and childlike, with tiny features. Kind and gentle-hearted. Skilled at doing Ambrose's hair in the braided-bun style traditional of Thillen. Loves to dance.

Professor Hubert Clubberill. Legalia member who was commissioned to build a giant zeppelin for the government's use. Extremely overweight and loves food, alcohol and luxurious things. Has a very dark past involving Legalia that he has buried deep within himself due to shame. Weak of spirit, but a kind man. Ambrose Killaher Roan Erik La Marck Senator Rathe Uncle Harland Vasser Witte Evelyn Smyle Lakeman Merry Lisbeth Professor Clubberill That sums up the main characters for you all--there are a few smaller characters I may add in time, but now you know the major players for "The Charismatics" and how I see them in my head. It's getting so close to release time, and I just hope you love these characters as much as I do.
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Until next time, keep writing and keep dreaming!