When those known to hold the few remaining orbs are attacked by a mysterious warrior, Flowridia and the council must uncover not only who he is, but what he plans to do with the orbs. A calculating mistress of seduction, she sets her sights on the enamoured and naïve young diplomat from Staelash. Lady Ayla Darkleaf is the vampiric Grand Diplomat of Nox’Kartha sent to Staelash to forge a diplomatic union between the two realms. She is found and taken in by the beautiful and carousing Celestial, Etolie and joins the royal council of Staelash, eventually becoming the Grand diplomat. Raised by a monster, she is trained as a dark protégé, witnessing and participating in horrifying acts and enduring terrible abuse at the hands of her mother until she escapes. Many of the orbs were lost over time but a few remain in the hands of world leaders.įlowridia is the daughter of Odessa the Swamp Witch. Demons, monsters, new gods and creatures of all sorts were forced to coexist in this new world. Thousands of years ago, Chaos used powerful orbs to cause The Convergence of Planes, forcing several planes of existence together into one world, destroying the old Gods and bringing magic to the land. It is a dark fantasy with a fiery romance and it is absolutely unforgettable. The Sting of Victory by SD Simper is the first book in the Fallen Gods series.
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Even before she was old enough to write, she would dictate stories to her mother to write down for her. Sometimes Ann names her characters after people she knows, and other times she simply chooses names that she likes.Īnn has always enjoyed writing. But many of her characters are based on real people. All of Ann's characters, even the members of the Baby-sitters Club, are made up. Many are written about contemporary problems or events. Some are based on personal experiences, while others are based on childhood memories and feelings. She's now a full-time writer.Īnn gets the ideas for her books from many different places. After graduating from Smith College, Ann became a teacher and then an editor of children's books. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her parents and her younger sister, Jane. Ann Matthews Martin was born on August 12, 1955. (1909-1969) US pulp author, known also for his works outside the sf field, who was intermittently active in sf until about 1946, beginning with "Lord of the Lightning" for Wonder Stories in December 1931. His early works of fiction – such as A Dead Man's Diary, Written After His Decease (February-? 1890 Lippincott's Magazine UK 1890), A Book of Strange Sins (coll 1893) and. (1858-1943) UK author and – deeply convinced that World War One was nigh – proselytizer for universal military service between 1900-1914 fifty-five years old when the war broke out, he served as a commissioned recruiter. (1930- ) US author, one of the central fabulists (see Fabulation) of his generation of writers, noted for a sometimes relentless experimentalism he is probably best known for his epic mock-picaresque The Sot-Weed Factor ( 19) which, though not literally fantastic, hovers at the edge of the impossible whenever its protagonist's "tutor" Henry Burlingame – a secretive, sometimes invisible. Find entries via the search box above ( more details here) or browse the menu categories in the grey bar at the top of this page. Click here for the Introduction here for the masthead here for Acknowledgments here for the FAQ here for advice on citations. Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, Fourth Edition. Omit cross-reference entries SF Encyclopedia Home Page Tau is a solid protagonist and his reactions to his circumstances are entirely normal and human. All these simple things, along with the names of characters and places, help to give the book a distinct feel. It’s all in the small details, the land is hot and barren, the warriors fight with bronze swords and bone spears. And this is a world that is slightly different to the Eurocentric medieval fantasy that many of us are used to. The prologue captures this very quickly, and as the book progresses the significance of that first scene is later expanded upon with a great amount of detail which really helped to strengthen the world building. Dragons are the absolute last resort, a weapon that should only be used when there is no other choice because it is such a terribly powerful one. There is so much action and so much struggle for victory across these pages. The story begins in the middle of a battle, which sets the tone for the martial focus for the book. There are other voices out there, and they really are worth listening to. Admittedly I enjoy reading such books, though it’s refreshing to see more diverse books appearing in the fantasy genre in recent years. This is worthy of attention in and of itself, simply because fantasy is dominated by white male authors who write about white male characters. The Rage of Dragons is an African-inspired revenge fantasy novel. So she has some hilarious lines about Michael being the Brad to her Jennifer, and other references to "made-for-each-other" couples that weren't exactly made for each other.Definitely a must-read for all Princess Diaries fans. Remember, although this was published in 2006, it's supposed to take place roughly around 2002. Meg Cabot proves how hilarious she is by throwing in some ironic statements by Mia that are supposed to prove how much she and Michael are meant for each other. This was a short book, but I laughed throughout the entire thing, and I couldn't put it down. It's been a couple of years since I finished the series, and having Mia back in my life is wondrous. When reading the series, I opted to skip the companion books and read them later. Mia is freaking out because it's her first Valentine's Day as a couple with Michael, and she wants to do something special, but Michael isn't a fan of the "holiday," since he sees it as a way for companies to exploit money out of people. I have no idea where fact leaves off and fiction begins, but in Ebershoff's hands, her story becomes rich and full - and, in its own way, just as ominous as Jordan's. Doctorow, Ebershoff combines real people and historic events with fiction Eliza Ann was a real person who really did reject plural marriage and demand a divorce from Young. The other track is the story of Eliza Ann Young, who was Brigham Young's 19th wife. Hoping to clear his mother's name, he heads back to the remote town that expelled him, knowing that it is not safe this is a place that writes its own laws. His father is murdered - shot while cyber flirting - and Jordan's mother, who is Wife No. One track is a modern-day murder mystery narrated by a young man named Jordan, who was expelled from a Mormon fringe group. His book, "The 19th Wife," tells two parallel stories, both centered on the difficult situation of plural marriages. In between, he creates pitch-perfect Wikipedia entries and legal documents, as well as letters and journal entries from all kinds of minor characters. He glides effortlessly from writing as a present-day gay man to writing as a prim, 19th-century Mormon wife. Author David Ebershoff is a master of voice. The voices! Oh, the voices!Īnd no, not the voices in my head. What a great big sprawly book this is, a book to get lost in, a book that is - despite its rather depressing subject matter - a lot of fun to read. Words spoken by a person cannot strengthen faith, but the biblical sermon in the mouths of preachers has a special power that can transform a person's soul. The preaching of the Church, in whatever form it is delivered - be it an ardent call to repentance for sins and salvation or the gospel story of a relationship with God and people - is by nature Christocentric.Ĭhristian online preaching isn’t just a statement of spiritual truths, but as a sacred act, during which the preacher, in cooperation with the Lord the Holy Spirit, accomplishes the work of salvation for unbelieving listeners and the process of spiritual growth for the saved. It is built on the fundamental truths of Christianity: the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The sermon, as we find it in the Book of Acts and the Epistles, is expressive, but at the same time brief. Most of the Bible's sermons are in the New Testament. Preachers teach Bible truths when speaking to believers or unbelievers. Language researchers note that of all religious texts, this word - like the type of activity itself - is most closely associated with Christianity. The word "preaching" is originally associated with the religious sphere of activity. As the concept suggests, a preacher is one who practices the art of preaching. In India they give ample opportunity to be intensely disliked and deservedly so ". His disdain for the politician is evident in his comment, "Politicians are never liked anywhere in the world. His comments about politics and politicians are well grounded, "The largest and the least regulated 'industry' in India is politics". It was surprising that on a number of occasions he allowed himself to be pilloried. He goes on to add, "Most anchors are rudely inquisitorial, and pillory the guests". He has a perfect understanding of the media as well, "Indian television which started off mostly to entertain has now become increasingly didactic". Author's analyses about the state of affairs is spot on as are his prescriptions. A remarkable book by someone who had seen it all. Her very best since Waiting to Exhale.” - O: The Oprah Magazine “McMillan paints relationships in joyous primary colors her novel brims with sexy repartee, caustic humor, and a fluent, assured prose that shines a bright light on her memorable characters. It’s everything you’ve always loved about Terry McMillan. Georgia’s bravery reminds us that it’s never too late to become the person you want to be, and that taking chances, with your life and your heart, are always worthwhile.īig-hearted, genuine, and universal, I Almost Forgot About You shows what can happen when you face your fears, take a chance, and open yourself up to life, love, and the possibility of a new direction. When she decides to make some major changes in her life, including quitting her job as an optometrist and moving house, she finds herself on a wild journey that may or may not include a second chance at love. Georgia Young's wonderful life-great friends, family, and successful career-aren't enough to keep her from feeling stuck and restless. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNAL The bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting To Exhale is back with the inspiring story of a woman who shakes things up in her life to find greater meaning. However, the return of the magic they once wielded means big changes are afoot, escalating tensions with the Dwarves' sworn enemy: the Elves. With the help of some awesome new friends and a talking ax, Greg learns all about the history of the Dwarves, which has been marked with tales of epic failure since the dawn of time. Then a murderous Bro-Troll kidnaps his dad and Greg is whisked away to the Underground, where Dwarves have lived for centuries right beneath the streets of Chicago. he's actually an honest-to-goodness, fantastical Dwarf! He discovers the truth the day his dad brings home a gross new tea-one that awakens bizarre abilities in Greg. He's got a friend-that's right, just one-at his fancy prep school, and a pretty cool dad. Risk-averse Greg Belmont is content with being ordinary. |