Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Teaser Tuesday - Post #11

Here's something new! Every Tuesday I'm going to share with you a picture that showcases a moment from my book, Jazmine. Below it, I'll have a quote that is related to the picture. Hopefully this way ya'll will be able to get inside my head a little and see what Latanica is really like! None of these images (unless otherwise noted) are mine.

                                                     From THE LATANICA SAGA: JAZMINE --


“I have picked a rout traveling in the southern rapids. It is the fastest and surest way to get to Aceanus,” said Rex in an odd, throaty voice.

“Are you sure it’s safe?” I asked uncertainly.

“I have sailed it at least five times, Princess, and came out unharmed. I doubt this trip will be any different,” he replied sourly.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014

The Hittite Warrior - by Joanne Williamson

Judea has always been the crossroads and battlefield of contending nations. It is no less so in this biblical time of the Judges. Uriah Tarhund's Hittite home is destroyed by invading Greeks. His dying father tells him to go south to seek a Canaanite named Sisera. "He will help you. For my sake. . . ." Uriah is plunged into the tumult of an uneasy Judea. When he saves a young boy from being sacrificed to Moloch, he is given succor for a time by the Hebrews. Later, he finds Sisera and joins him in war against these same people. When the Canaanites are defeated, the young Hittite has the opportunity to come to peace with himself, the Hebrew people and their God.


5 stars

I first read this book back in middle school. I was young, and annoyed that I had to read a historical fiction book instead of a fantasy, and on top of that I had to write a report on it! Nah, just kidding, I liked writing reports. But that's not the point. This book is well written and really reaches out to that 9 - 13 years-old audience. It's history about a culture we don't know much about with a bible story thrown into the background. The story of Deborah. I had heard about this bible story but never knew much about it. The Hittite Warrior cleared that up for me. But the real story is about a young Hittite who has been hiding and on the run ever since his father was murdered before his eyes. It's an entertaining book filled with the drama of the time period, giving you glimpses into the world of the Hittites, Egyptians, and Israelites. You will learn many things from this book, especially about what it was like to be an Israelite hiding in the hills and of course the epic journey of Uriah. So I hope you join Uriah on his journey, your time will be well spent. 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Teaser Tuesday - Post #10

Here's something new! Every Tuesday I'm going to share with you a picture that showcases a moment from my book, Jazmine. Below it, I'll have a quote that is related to the picture. Hopefully this way ya'll will be able to get inside my head a little and see what Latanica is really like! None of these images (unless otherwise noted) are mine.

                                                   From THE LATANICA SAGA: JAZMINE --

“If you don’t hurry up, slave, I’ll have Ax whip you so hard your grandchildren’s backs will bleed… if you live long enough to have some anyway,” she added, chuckling lightly as her unnerving eyes stared at me with a new bloodthirsty glint.  

Dravia may be human, but sometimes she acted no less savage than the other monsters that roamed her father’s castle.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Excerpt!

So, I've been working pretty hard on the Latanica Saga Website. It's been a TON of fun (you should go check it out ;-). There are a lot of new things features on there since my last announcement; Short Stories, Artwork, and even a page for book two! And then... the reason for this post!

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You can now download and read an excerpt!!! To get a glimpse into my fantasy world I have made it possible for you to read the whole prologue… for free! If you're interested, click here.

Enjoy!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

My FanFiction Stories - Post #2

The story idea for Earthling began to form after reading another FanFiction called From Earth to Star Wars. I really enjoyed it but was slightly disappointed in the writing and some of the changes they made to the Star Wars universe. So from there, my own idea began to take shape. And Earthling was born…



DescriptionRosalie Storm was just an ordinary girl from Earth; dating her best friend, getting good grades, training in martial arts. When one day her life is changed forever. Swept into a world she both loves and fears, Rosalie must fight to keep her identity, fight to become what she has only dreamed about, fight to stay alive... For in the galaxy far, far away, nothing is at it seems...

Movie: Star Wars

Characters: Rosalie Storm (OC), Cade Wolfsbane (OC), Obi-Wan Kenobi, Aayla Secura, Qui-Gon Jinn, Master Tholme, Yoda

Genre: Sci-Fi/Humor

                                                                  Rating: T


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Teaser Tuesday - Post #9

Here's something new! Every Tuesday I'm going to share with you a picture that showcases a moment from my book, Jazmine. Below it, I'll have a quote that is related to the picture. Hopefully this way ya'll will be able to get inside my head a little and see what Latanica is really like! None of these images (unless otherwise noted) are mine.

                                           From THE LATANICA SAGA: JAZMINE --


Another high-pitched giggle filled the air and suddenly, I was surrounded by hundreds of bright blinking lights.

I sat up and watched in astonishment as the tiny lights formed into hundreds of glowing little people with wings.
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