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Squeaky Tails Crusaders of Golanthia Interlude One: Webs of Discovery
Frightfully looking out into the yard, dreadfully watching the squeaky old house shine through thunderous crashes and bright lights filling the skies, little binder knows that the wilds hold many mysteries. He finds it difficult to fathom all the happenstances that brought him to this awful place. The trials he has faced, tumbling into the wilderness and then escaping from the foul claws of those dastardly yard creatures, has his little house mouse mind hopelessly spinning in circles. All he does know is that there is no going back. His nest is now but a shadowy remembrance.
In the silence between each clash of thunder, in the darkness between each flash from the sky, little binder feels the insistent tugging and prodding of his tiny friend. After his daring rescue, this tiny spider’s steadfastness reminds him once again of their newly discovered bond of unspoken truths. They have come so far and been through so much in the last days, that he no longer knows what is what. However, being most practical, as spiders tend to be, tiny TraCee takes charge and leads them into the wilderness, to who knows where.
Between the screeches and menacing howls, highlighted in a strobe effect caused by the flashing skies, the ongoing clash between The Duchess and Roo is clearly rumbling on. Far off in the distance, amidst any real or imagined dangers from the darkness, they see a tree shining and sparkling in the dancing lights of the sky. Moving stealthily through the covering foliage, toward the glistening waters of a shallow pond and little Mia’s nest, they battle with the strangely diverse elements of the yard. They are now well aware that when it comes to survival in this most dangerous of places, one must consider probabilities not possibilities. Hidden by the torrent of windblown rain, intent only upon their chosen goal, these intrepid stragglers discover that shelter and safety are luxuries seldom afforded in the wilderness.
Who can resist true romance, true friendship, and the discovery that there is more? This is the essence of, “The Crusaders of Golanthia.” It is a fantastic and exciting adventure. The hardships and struggles, the going beyond anything thought possible, is something that will resonate with readers of all ages. How each of these brave hearted critters, grows, learns, and form bonds of trust and friendship is something that every book lover will whole-heartedly welcome.
Friendship can take many forms. Who is to say which is correct? Though often difficult to detect, the realization of what was, when compared to what is, is as confusing as it is enlightening. Though the adventure, we see how time and experiences changes a person. Yet, when faced with extraordinary events, it is astounding how what was is once again what is. The past has a way of un-expectantly returning. With growing awareness, adding to and filling out understanding, many things become clearer. Through this heightened sense, it is discovered that some things do not change and are in fact enhanced. This is the just of the story. How one grows, lives, and uses this understanding to define life.
LOYALTY AND COMRADESHIP CAN HAVE VASTLY DIFFERENT MEANINGS, HOWEVER NEITHER SHOULD GO UNAPPRECIATED.
COME JOIN THE CRUSADERS OF GOLANTHIA, AS THEY LEARN THAT LIFE IS MUCH MORE THAN SIMPLE CONTINUANCE.
In the silence between each clash of thunder, in the darkness between each flash from the sky, little binder feels the insistent tugging and prodding of his tiny friend. After his daring rescue, this tiny spider’s steadfastness reminds him once again of their newly discovered bond of unspoken truths. They have come so far and been through so much in the last days, that he no longer knows what is what. However, being most practical, as spiders tend to be, tiny TraCee takes charge and leads them into the wilderness, to who knows where.
Between the screeches and menacing howls, highlighted in a strobe effect caused by the flashing skies, the ongoing clash between The Duchess and Roo is clearly rumbling on. Far off in the distance, amidst any real or imagined dangers from the darkness, they see a tree shining and sparkling in the dancing lights of the sky. Moving stealthily through the covering foliage, toward the glistening waters of a shallow pond and little Mia’s nest, they battle with the strangely diverse elements of the yard. They are now well aware that when it comes to survival in this most dangerous of places, one must consider probabilities not possibilities. Hidden by the torrent of windblown rain, intent only upon their chosen goal, these intrepid stragglers discover that shelter and safety are luxuries seldom afforded in the wilderness.
Who can resist true romance, true friendship, and the discovery that there is more? This is the essence of, “The Crusaders of Golanthia.” It is a fantastic and exciting adventure. The hardships and struggles, the going beyond anything thought possible, is something that will resonate with readers of all ages. How each of these brave hearted critters, grows, learns, and form bonds of trust and friendship is something that every book lover will whole-heartedly welcome.
Friendship can take many forms. Who is to say which is correct? Though often difficult to detect, the realization of what was, when compared to what is, is as confusing as it is enlightening. Though the adventure, we see how time and experiences changes a person. Yet, when faced with extraordinary events, it is astounding how what was is once again what is. The past has a way of un-expectantly returning. With growing awareness, adding to and filling out understanding, many things become clearer. Through this heightened sense, it is discovered that some things do not change and are in fact enhanced. This is the just of the story. How one grows, lives, and uses this understanding to define life.
LOYALTY AND COMRADESHIP CAN HAVE VASTLY DIFFERENT MEANINGS, HOWEVER NEITHER SHOULD GO UNAPPRECIATED.
COME JOIN THE CRUSADERS OF GOLANTHIA, AS THEY LEARN THAT LIFE IS MUCH MORE THAN SIMPLE CONTINUANCE.
307 pages, Paperback
First published December 9, 2014
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About the author
G.E. Graves
7 books6 followers Originally, writing a book was not the intent. Then it became necessary to see if it was accomplishable. Eventually, it became a tool to show the spawn (affectingly referring to the kids, included in book 3, as the locus, because they seldom leave any food behind) that anything can be accomplished if one has a passion and sets their minds to it.
Writing is passionate, it is draining, and it is a lot of work. It is also one of the surest ways of self-exploration. Reaching above and beyond is always a challenge. Success, most often, can be measured in many different ways. However, with most things in life, those having any real meaning, some simply must be earned.
G.E.Graves, a natural storyteller, was born, raised, and lives in Minnesota. Having traveled most of the United States, parts of Canada, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean, he has gathered experiences along the way that have been woven into stories for all ages.
Reading has always been a great joy. It continues to be so to this day. Writing now fills most of my time. Honestly, as a reader, I would never have guessed all that goes into the craft of writing. Had I known before hand, I may not have done so. However, as with most things, once I have begun, I tend to stick with it like a bulldog.
Even so, I am still known to sneak away and lose myself in some newly discovered book or an old favorite. Books can be friends, they can capture ones imagination in a way nothing else can. It is nice to go on a vacation, a book brings together another place, another world, and possibly through this an un-expectant experience. There are many things in life that one must experience firsthand to understand. There is no replacing actual participation. However, with thoughts carefully expressed through words, we may learn through the experiences of another. This, in my opinion, is what writing is about, not to replace life and living, but to enhance it.
Writing is passionate, it is draining, and it is a lot of work. It is also one of the surest ways of self-exploration. Reaching above and beyond is always a challenge. Success, most often, can be measured in many different ways. However, with most things in life, those having any real meaning, some simply must be earned.
G.E.Graves, a natural storyteller, was born, raised, and lives in Minnesota. Having traveled most of the United States, parts of Canada, Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean, he has gathered experiences along the way that have been woven into stories for all ages.
Reading has always been a great joy. It continues to be so to this day. Writing now fills most of my time. Honestly, as a reader, I would never have guessed all that goes into the craft of writing. Had I known before hand, I may not have done so. However, as with most things, once I have begun, I tend to stick with it like a bulldog.
Even so, I am still known to sneak away and lose myself in some newly discovered book or an old favorite. Books can be friends, they can capture ones imagination in a way nothing else can. It is nice to go on a vacation, a book brings together another place, another world, and possibly through this an un-expectant experience. There are many things in life that one must experience firsthand to understand. There is no replacing actual participation. However, with thoughts carefully expressed through words, we may learn through the experiences of another. This, in my opinion, is what writing is about, not to replace life and living, but to enhance it.
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December 12, 2014
Great book with amazingly well described (seemingly alive) characters. Full of adventure and many hidden (and some not so hidden) lessons about life, friendship and loyalty. A must read :)
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