Whispers of a Legend, Part Two- The Path Now Turned

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Whispers new look continues....

The Path Now Turned New Cover!

The Legend Continues...

The legend, they say, is whispered within the winds along the magnificent Preda Mountain Range, the words and deeds never to be forgotten of the Time of the Nuxvenom, a time when the Sordarins crushed the impending threat, the dreaded Asmeodai, and once more Scarladin was safe. The mighty Sordarins, rulers of the sky! No, the Sordarins have slept well over the years secure in their knowledge the Great One watches over them, knowing the legends holds a mighty warrior will emerge if threatened again, born with a destiny only to defend their world. But subtle changes have emerged. Little by little fear beings to resurface that their world, their very existence is once again threaten. They look to the skies anxiously awaiting their warrior; questioning perchance if the Great One has forgotten them. I know this how? For I am the one born to defend their world. I, Kela Calledwdele, was born a Euchoun. I am their warrior.

So starts this epic fantasy...Whispers of a Legend saga. Kela Calledwdele was born with a destiny, a Euchoun with only one purpose in life...to protect. Torn between two worlds, Kela soon discovers she is the hope of both. Now she must find the courage to face the destiny fate has dictated to her. 

Kela has always known what path in life she would follow. She was born a Euchoun. Half Witheleghean, a passive peaceful race where magic runs freely and the other half, Sordarin, a valiant warrior race of hawkmen who rule the sky, she knows well her parents gave the ultimate sacrifice to give her a chance to live. Yet, in so doing, they have left Kela unprepared to face the dangers that await her. Her instincts are to protect and in this she does, but in so doing it leads her into a world where she knows not whom to trust. In time her power matures and grows stronger when she bonds with a Sordarin warrior, Cono. She learns well why she holds the power. An evil as no other before, Asmeodai, has emerged but all is not what it seems as a dark cloak encompasses her family. Betrayal, distrust, treachery leaves Kela alone. She is torn by her desire for Cono and the purpose, the path, she has been given to follow. And when another emerges within her world, one who seemly wants only to help her along her path, she is pulled further away from her Sordarin.

Having proven her ability during the Payelaga Desert battle, she believes herself ready to follow her destiny beside her warrior. Fate has another path for Kela. When she discovers all she has long believed is not as it seems, the betrayal leaves Kela torn by her desire for Cono and the path she has been given to follow. 

The Path Now Turned is the second installment of the Whispers of a Legend saga. Follow Kela's battle to embrace her destiny. Whispers of a Legend follows Kela along this conflicting path, where as a young woman unsure of her ability and her confidence in facing the challenges before her to where she emerges as a strong leader who learns to lean upon her own strength, to stand not behind, but side by side with her warrior.

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I believe most women can relate to the heroine in this book. Her endurance, her strength, love and devotion to those she loves when it looks as if they have all turned their backs on her. This book speaks to your very heart through her faith, love of family and need to protect all she holds dear. Grab a box of tissue, you will need it.

Whispers of a Legend's New Look!

At the conference I attended last week, someone asked me about my fantasy series. Was it romantic fantasy, urban fantasy or epic fantasy? The question got me thinking—what exactly defines Whispers of a Legend Saga?

I have always thought of Whispers of a Legend Saga as an epic fantasy. The definition of an epic fantasy is basically the following. Epic fantasy centers on one person's journey. Most times, this journey is developed through quests and hardships. The story relies on its setting and the whole of the world is affected by the storyline. Within this world, the author creates a magical place filled with action, adventure, and romance.

Romance. Yes...romance is key to any epic fantasy. It is usually the heart of the story. Think about any epic fantasy you have read. The first one that quickly comes to mind- Lord of the Rings- was not a love story at the heart of the story whether intentional or not? Aragon and Arwen. I contend it was and that is why I have always claimed Whispers of a Legend is an epic fantasy.

Whispers of a Legend is also written in the new genre- New Adult. There was a small debate over New Adult at the conference—whether it was needed or not. Was it young adult with sex? I believe the best answer was that New Adult is a transition from teen to adult. In literature there was a gap in between. I believe that New Adult fills this void.

From the beginning of Whispers of a Legend, I wrote it in a different manner than I did my other books. It's in first person. I have never written another book in first person, but I felt that Kela needed a strong voice. Also, the focus of my book dwells upon Kela. There aren't many epic fantasies that hold the heroine as the string that binds the story together.

I have followed Kela's journey from a child through the turbulent years where one questions who they are to the woman she will become. Did we not all go through a period in time that defines us as a person? The path to where we emerge as an adult isn't an easy one. It is my hope that in the midst of the adventure I have captured this essence of maturity.

I have a confession though...writing a fantasy is fun. You are in control of your worlds...your characters...it's yours to command! Flying hawkmen, portals from one world to another, Euchouns, magic, evil creatures...it's all there in Whispers of a Legend.

Another fun aspect of creating a magical fantasy world is getting to pick out a cover. I loved my covers. I believe it gave the feel of my world, but...this is a big but...the one constant complaint I have heard from the readers of Whispers is they wanted to see Cono on the cover. Well...it's coming. I have to say I think you are going to love them. Over the next month I hope to have all the covers changed.

Here's the first new cover!  Whispers of a Legend, Part One- Shadows of the Past!

WHISPERS OF A LEGEND, Part One- SHADOWS OF THE PAST
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Whispers of a Legend saga: Kela Calledwdele was born with a destiny, a Euchoun with only one purpose in life...to protect. Torn between two worlds, Kela soon discovers she is the hope of both. Now she must find the courage to face the destiny fate has dictated to her.

Kela has always known what path in life she would follow. She was born a Euchoun. Half Witheleghean, a passive peaceful race where magic runs freely and the other half, Sordarin, a valiant warrior race of hawkmen who rule the sky, she knows well her parents gave the ultimate sacrifice to give her a chance to live. Yet, in so doing, they have left Kela unprepared to face the dangers that await her. Her instincts are to protect and in this she does, but in so doing it leads her into a world where she knows not whom to trust. In time her power matures and grows stronger when she bonds with a Sordarin warrior, Cono. She learns well why she holds the power. An evil as no other before, Asmeodai, has emerged but all is not what it seems as a dark cloak encompasses her family. Betrayal, distrust, treachery leaves Kela alone. She is torn by her desire for Cono and the purpose, the path, she has been given to follow. And when another emerges within her world, one who seemly wants only to help her along her path, she is pulled further away from her Sordarin.

Shadows of the Past, Book One of the Whispers of a Legend is the first in nine installments of the saga. It is a journey of a young woman’s battle to embrace her destiny. Whispers of a Legend follows Kela along this conflicting path, where as a young woman unsure of her ability and her confidence in facing the challenges before her to where she emerges as a strong leader who learns to lean upon her own strength, to stand not behind, but side by side with her warrior.

What do you think? Let me know! Have a good one! Keep reading!

Tid-bit of information. To have Whispers of a Legend, Part One-Shadows of the Past free I have to go through Smashwords and don't directly published anywhere else except Amazon. You will see Amazon's cover up well before you will on Barnes and Noble...it is coming. It just takes a couple of weeks.

A Feeling of Expectation

Tomorrow I will be in Burlington, Massachusetts at the NECRWA Conference for a book signing. I'm signing under my pen name Colleen Connally and my two books—Seductive Secrets and Broken Legacy, but I will have a few copies of Whispers of a Legend, Volume I and Whispers of a Legend, Part Four- Time of the Nuxvenom. Hope anyone that is around Burlington will drop by. It is at the Boston Mariott in Burlington between 3:30-5:30.

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Thank everyone for your kind support. The royalties from Winds of Betrayal during the week of April 15- April 21st will be donated to the American Red Cross. I am also taking the proceeds from my other books last week and donating them to the One Fund. Royalties take a couple of months to come through, but I will be donating the money in June. Thank you again. Please don’t forget the victims of this terror. They have a long road ahead.

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Letting Imagination Soar!

Two years ago I attended NEC RWA conference and met the representative from Crescent Moon Press, a fantasy/paranormal romance publisher. I had registered late...I always register late...I would have liked to have talked with a publisher of historical romance, but their wasn't any slots for historical romance publishers. I could have talked with an agent...never have had any luck with agents. I thought for a moment. I did have a fantasy book. So I pitched it.

Luckily, we sent in the first pages and synopsis before meeting with the representative. I'm not the best sell person. I was thrilled when the representative loved it and wanted me to send in the whole manuscript. I sent it in, but after I sent in the manuscript to Crescent Moon I began learning about Indie Publishing. I decided to take a chance and go Indie with the manuscript. So I withdrew the manuscript—Whispers of a Legend. Crescent Moon couldn't have been nicer and wished me luck. I am so grateful to Crescent Moon because they gave me confidence. That confidence allowed me to take a chance and go Indie.

I'll admit Indie has had it's ups and downs. It has been a journey and a challenge, but I have learned so much about writing. I believe it has only made my writing better.

I didn't go back last year to NEC RWA conference. Having gone for the last few years, I felt I missed out. At the time, I was dealing with one of the downs of Indie publishing. Experiencing trolls and harassment for the first time took the enjoyment out of meeting other authors; it took the joy out of my writing for a time. But as most things in life, it turned into a life experience. It took time to come to this point. My husband always tells me to worry about the things I can control and not the things I can't.  So easy to say, not so easy to do.

I loved going to the conference. Usually I went with my friend Janice. I loved meeting the authors. I'll confess I'm a fan. I had a great time each time I went. The first time I went I was like a little kid in a candy store. I'm hoping to recapture that excitement. This year, though, I am doing my first book signing. Join me if you can. I would love to meet everyone. There are going to be some great authors if you love romance—among them Julia Quinn, Marie Force, and Zoe Archer. Check out the full list here of everyone that's going to be at the book signing. It will be held at the Boston Marriott in Burlington, Massachusetts, April 27th.

I'm signing under Colleen Connally...but I will bring a few Whispers copies with me. Have to...don't I?

I slowed down writing after the whirlwind in February. I'm gearing back up. Working on the next book under Colleen Connally- Seductive Lies. Hope to have it out mid-summer. It's what I'm shooting for so I can turn my sole attention to Heir of Witheleghe to have it out by Christmas.

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Kindle Fire Department: Broken Legacy: Kindle Book of the Day 4/8

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SPRING IS HERE! Isn't it...?

Spring is here...isn't it? That's what I'm hearing. Haven't seen too much of it yet. We still have snow on the ground with whispers of more coming tomorrow night. I'm hoping it by-passes us. I'm tired of the snow. I'm ready for a little sun.

I've been concentrating on my historical romances for the last month, but I haven't forgotten Whispers. Oh, no...it's coming too...the fifth installment of Whispers of a Legend should be here by Christmas. I promise Kela will be crossing the portal into Witheleghe. I have to admit I'm as excited as some of you guys on the prospect. A whole new world to enter...stemming in possibilities.

I was told the other day by a fan that Whispers is the best series they had read in a long time. Thank you for the kind words and the feedback I'm receiving with Whispers. I appreciate everyone taking the time to let me know how you feel about my series.  

Here's another reader's review on Whispers....

AMAZON Captured From the First..., March 21, 2013By Mari-Clare -   Whispers of a Legend, Part One-Shadows of the Past (Kindle Edition)I did not expect to be (figuratively) swept off my feet by this series, but I was catching myself picking it up again and again. Just one more chapter before sleep...one more...! With beautifully described "other worlds", amazing characters depicted three dimensionally, both in their appearance, emotions, roles within the story and their intertwining personal stories, I fell in love. With this book. With the storyline. With the main protagonists - both good and bad (and those yet to show their true colours). A sweeping saga - as soon as I finished this, I promptly bought the following books. Mesmerizing - highly recommended.

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AMAZON REVIEW

Continuation of a Beautifully Crafted Saga March 21, 2013By Mari-Clare
I am now fully and totally absorbed into the story of these "other worlds", the incredibly crafted characters and storyline.
This is becoming a fully fledged "Epic Saga", of the likes written by Alan Garner, JRR Tolkein, SM Boyce ("The Grimoire Trilogy"); and Frank Herbert ("Dune"). I am finding myself becoming very invested in the principle characters, both good, bad, and as-yet undecided. Such depth and emotion, as well as a cracking storyline, I am mesmerised (you will see this word in the following book reviews, I am sure!).
With a more "adult" look at the romantic relationships and politics, it is probably a book I would recommend to a more mature reader, yet I cannot praise Haynes enough. 5 BIG stars!

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BARNES AND NOBLE REVIEW

The best in the series yet!On pins and needles for the sequel...

Don't forget Shadows of the Past is free!