Defenders – remade

Early in my publishing experience, I published this series. Defenders is a series I wrote all as one story. I chose spots which I thought made sense. Since I wrote this, I’ve learned a lot about publishing and writing.

In the last couple years or so, I’ve been updating edits, covers, and anything else I need to for my early publications. Defenders was one I struggled with because I love the story but I knew it needed an update.

So I took off my author hat and put on my publisher hat. I trimmed, rewrote, and harshly changed the flow of these stories.

So here they are with new covers, a fresh edit, and big changes to this series.

Defenders of the People

Are you ready for an epic adventure filled with love, danger, and a fight for justice? Meet Bri and Tof, two siblings who have been in hiding from the powerful yet evil council for as long as they can remember. Set in the most northern province, far from the council’s reach, the siblings find solace with Gi and Bear, living in a small village that seems untouched by the council’s grasp. But their peaceful existence is shattered when evil finally reaches their doorstep.

Joined by their friends Benry, Liza, Alex, and Molly, Bri and Tof set out to stand up for those who are unable to protect themselves. Guided by the old laws, they navigate through a world filled with injustice, using their skills to aid their neighbors and local people. As they embark on their quest, they discover not only the true meaning of love but also the dangers that come with it.

But their journey is far from easy as they face challenges and obstacles at every turn. Will they succumb to the darkness and lose everything they hold dear?

With new and exciting scenes, this updated version of the story stays true to the original tale of good versus evil.

Defenders of the Land

The Defenders rise up to protect their people against the agents of the council. These agents bring perverted magic to capture and return victims, causing chaos and devastation. Among The Defenders is Tof, a brave and determined leader, along with his trusted lieutenants Bri and Alex. As they work to protect their province, they must learn to harness their own magical abilities and overcome their fears. But as they make mistakes and lose lives along the way, the group becomes a strong and cohesive unit.

However, the agents of the council are not their only threat.  In order to save their province, Tof and Liza must become joined with the land and complete the healing started by the banished queen. But as the time for the joining draws near, Tof fears he will become weak and spoiled like the long-dead king. The land demands strong and noble sovereigns, and Tof and Liza may be the only ones suited for the task.

Filled with powerful magic, intense action, and a gripping love story, “Defenders of the Land” is a thrilling tale of good fighting against evil. This updated version offers new and exciting scenes while staying true to the original story.

Defenders of Magic

The fate of the provinces rests in the hands of Tof and Liza, two brave Defenders determined to free their people from the tyranny of the council. As they embark on their perilous journey, Tof must split his forces and send Alex and Molly to the western provinces, while he and Eliza build alliances in the east. Meanwhile, Bri and Benry face off against the council’s powerful Magic Seekers in the central provinces.

But as each group faces their own challenges, they must also come together to defeat Councilor Ravick and his twisted magic in the southern province. With their enemies growing stronger, the Defenders must confront their fears and harness their own powers to save their world.

Filled with action, magic, and heart-pumping suspense, this updated version will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Catching Up

We know where mom is going when she’s released, but we aren’t positive when she will be released.  This week she sees the doctor and hopefully she will be done with the antibiotic.  Then it’s up to the nursing home to say how long they need her for therapy to prep her for release.

It’s been a crazy time with a lot of extra tasks – finding paperwork for the Medicaid application, paying her bills, and working with the nursing home for her care.  I got a request for more information for the Medicaid application.  I’m working on gathering that information so I can fax it in.

Thank goodness for my daughters.  When I’ve needed to rant, they’ve listened and not judged.  When I needed a reminder that I can only do what I can do, they’ve let me know.

In amongst all the craziness of the last few months, I’ve managed to finish Defenders of Magic.  It’s available on Amazon and Smashwords.  I’m also working on a few manuscripts to get them ready for publication.  Wayfarer Home will come out next month (hopefully).  After that in the series, I have Wayfarer War and two more.  TJ Jahns did the covers for the Defenders series and I like how they turned out.  This one is the conclusion to the story.  It took seven years but I finally finished the story.

The writing tasks and the crocheting I’ve been doing help keep me balanced.  I need this more than ever now as I’m handling so many other tasks.

Today I’m having a snow day – or more precisely an ice day.  We had rain and then snow.  The roads are bad from what Ken said.  We didn’t get a lot of snow but it’s the ice underneath which causes me problems.  The most hazardous for me is the parking lot.

While I’m off, I’ve checked my work email, personal email, and have done some writing / publishing tasks.  I’m going to make some changes to the paper version of Defenders of Magic (format changes) and then submit it for the third time.  Hopefully this time it will be how I want it.  Once I’m done with that, I’m going to work on my crocheting projects – dishtowels, daisy coasters, dresser scarf.  I’m waiting on thread to arrive.  I might check on the orders to see when they will get here.

I’m hoping to get a lot accomplished today on the writing and crocheting front.  Then when I face the world again tomorrow, I’ll be ready for more of the other stuff – mom’s tasks, work, and so on.  Also I’m hoping the roads and the parking lot at work are in better shape.

Book and Publishing News

Wayfarer Contentious is out and available on Amazon and Smashwords.  This is a continuation of Adara and Decker’s story.  More turmoil and trials with the Command withdrawing their support and racial tensions rising.

Change and conflict surround the Phoenix.  New trainees and Nancy O’Neal Finnegan arrive to board the Phoenix.  The Command mandates keep coming provoking the unrest amongst the crew.  Racial tensions rise with many attacks on other races.  Trainees complain about Adara, leading Command to issue and ultimatum.  Allies are attacked, humans only group is on the rise.  Have they reached a tipping point?

In addition to publishing the book, I’ve updated covers for the Defenders series.  TJ Jahns created new artwork for me (see her web site).  I think they turned out well and are a decided improvement.

Defenders of Magic is coming soon.  I have the cover done (I think).  Final edits went on the computer but I still have to read through one more time and do a spell check before I can publish.  I have to find a few hours of free time in order to do the actual publishing.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been updating my files so I can more easily market my crochet patterns and my short stories.  Part of this was to find links for my web site in order to make it easier for people to buy from their preferred vendor. 

Over and above my own writing, I’m working on reading some books to write reviews.  I’ve completed six and have two more to read.  Out of the six, only one of them was enjoyable enough to keep.  I’m hoping the other two I have are more enjoyable but I’m not holding my breath.