Tag: fantasy
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Ardennia: The Unlikely Story of Cinderella’s Prince by Bruce Calhoun
A Cinderella story like no other, Ardennia is a young adult historical fantasy that captures the magic, brutality and earthiness of the medieval age. This first book in a series chronicles the many adventures of Cinderella’s prince as he experiences his first joust, undergoes his baptism of fire in the Battle of Paris, is charmed…
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Harmony Project, Ep. 1: A Recurring Dream
Lingering at the doorway, Mauricio watched the woman lean forward to retrieve an apple that had fallen from her basket. Dark hair curtained her face, prompting her to put the basket on the grass and tie her hair into a ponytail. She grabbed the apple, tilted her head to examine it, and placed it in…
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A Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, I hope you are enjoying the content here at Waking Writer. Each day I am appreciative of how much the readership has grown and how many writers reach out for interviews and other opportunities. As an author, this space allows me to do one of the things I enjoy almost as much as…
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Bruce Calhoun, author of Ardennia: The Unlikely Story of Cinderella’s Prince
Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and how long have you been writing? I was born in 1953 in Madison, WI, and ever since I can remember I enjoyed spinning yarns. In high school I switched from telling yarns to writing short stories and poetry as a way to express my…
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Ellowyn Acers by Andrea White
Ellowyn Acers, a once ordinary girl, is set off to a school filled with adventure, magic, and of course, friends. With Rowan, Ellis and Averly by her side, her entire world is changing. For better, or for worse! Embark on a magical adventure with Ellowyn, a promising young witch, who discovers more than she bargained…
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Meet Catherine Edward, author of Lycan’s Blood Queen
What inspires you to write? I’d say a lot of things. Everything I see, read, and experience in my daily life, the music I listen to influences me in one way or the other. The world and the people in it are my muse. Some incidents are heartwarming and some are infuriating. All this inspires…
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Mirror of Desire by Ananta Govinda
Kastuba, a Paladin of Light, stands on the edge of an unfathomable labyrinth. Hidden inside is the mysterious woman of his dreams. His spiritual training has led him to the verge of the highest achievement, the axis of the universe which connects all worlds. But does Kastuba dare to throw that away for a quest…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 2
In case you missed it, I officially launched a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal, in February! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we tackle an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders and Alphas. Check out the second episode below where we discuss the role of wit…
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Meet Jordan Tate, author of Messe Noire
What inspires you to write? I first became aware I wanted to be an artist when I was about six years old. My father had shown me the 1976 version of King Kong with Jessica Lange, and this film had a huge impact on me. My father was a huge cinema lover, so thanks to him…
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B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, Ep. 1
So here’s some news you probably weren’t expecting: I’m officially launching a video series with my co-author, Lornett Vestal! During every episode of B.Y.O.B. Conversations with Berneta and Lornett, we will pretend to be sophisticated authors as we sip from fancy champagne flutes and discuss an interesting question related to our new book series, Faders…
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