Hi. C. L. Freire here to introduce you all to Emma Fieldlilly, owner of
the Mystic's Magic Shop, located in Elder Square, in the heart of Elder City.
So grab a cup of your favorite brew and kick on back.
HUGS and Magic,
Cindy
Enjoy!
My name is Emma Fieldlilly, owner of the Mystic's Magic Shop, and I'll be your
tour guide through the streets of our beautiful city. But first, a word or several
about our world.
Elderon is a pocket world, created thousands of years ago when a blue dragon
sacrificed his life to give the Ancient Mysticals a world of our own....a place
free from persecution and war with the Mundanes (the people in what would later be
referred to as the electrical world).
As time raced along, Elderon grew to accommodate the increasing population of mages
(that's what I am, btw), dwarfs, hobgoblins, and countless other mystical beings.
However, back when Elderon was first formed, the varying races decided to go their
separate ways, to avoid future conflicts with one another; they were, after all,
divided in how Mundanes should have been treated.
Now, several millennium later, cities have risen to towering heights, all of them
built and powered by magic. Elder City, the first in Elderon, is the central hub
of our world...the biggest city ever built, thank you very much. It's a place
where technology is based on magic, like electricity is in the Mundane world.
Here, streets float across the sky, connecting many of the buildings to one another.
Alleys hover between structures, at all heights, and sidewalks line the buildings at
every level. Don't not miss the views; the sea of towers and spires reaching into
the stars will take your breath away.
Just stroll through Elder Square, the heart of Elder City, and your senses will be
met by the sounds of life...music drifting out of shops, bells clanging as customers
take to their favorite stores, people talking on their mysticoms (magical cell phones).
Watch your ears though, as the ovalaires (self-flying taxis) honk their horns in protest
at being stuck in the sky-traffic overhead. Or, if you're brave enough, rent your own
flyer. Yes, you too can take to the skies and weave your way through the maze of brick
and stone like a pro. Why? Silly! All the flyers, including the ovalaires, are powered
by magic, which is great because you don't have to bother yourself with some chatty
flyer that might just get the directions wrong anyway.
And speaking of over head, don't forget to look up. No matter where you are in Elder
City, you will find countless Hydra-Vs suspended here and there. Those are the waterfall
screens that float high above the city. You can get the latest news, weather, and
sports updates, not to mention the latest info on sales going on at the local shops.
Just make sure you eat before you head out for the day, or the smell of freshly baked
goods wafting out of Poppins Treats (the most popular treat shop in town) will drive
you crazy.
By the dragons! I went by there last week, and the smell of Julina Poppins's world-famous
frapeeze hit me like a charging kiricorn! And when I ordered a box of Flying Ants...oh my, those
chocolaty little goodies....I can never resist them. Well, let's just say my thighs
aren't going to be thanking me any time soon. But, what can you do, right? When the
chocolate beckons, you lose all control over your personal being.
And listen, watch your step wherever you go...you don't want to find yourself bumping
into a gnome. They're known for their thievery, and they hang with the likes of hobgoblins.
They're the worst thieves! Steal your shoes right off your feet before you notice, they will.
And if you need a powerful potion to rid your house of those pesky morphers, drop by
the Kingdom of Dwarfs; dwarfs are, after all, THE mysticals who make the best and
strongest potions and powders. Or perhaps visit the Mystic Mecca, the city's largest
shopping mall, a place where you never know what will be waiting for you around every
corner. Could be that perfect set of men's robes, the most amazing cloaks in town, and
especially that velvet dress all the girls will be wearing this season, according to
Mystic Rage, the hottest, most fashion savvy magazine in the magical world.
All the top models have been in that magazine! Which reminds me, I need to send them
a firewire to renew my subscription!
And don't worry about how it looks in the window....it'll model itself for you, so no
surprises there on how it looks from all angles. Just don't lock yourself on the first
one you see. I mean, the choices are endless at the Mecca! And don't even get me started
on Portals of Fun! THAT you'll have to see to believe!
As for the younglings, unless you're planning on taking them into Majicleeze Toys, don't
even go near that place. I mean, the animated toy soldiers that float against the building
while banging away on their golden drums are enough to entice even the grumpiest adult.
Just step inside, into a toy store unlike any you have every experienced, where toys
battle for you attention, where you can....well, let's just say it's a place where fun
knows no bounds or age limit.
I'm telling you, they sell the absolute BEST hoverisk flyers in town!
For those of you new to hoverisk flyers...think of those skateboard things Mundanes roll
around on....only these are shaped like dragons and kiricorns, among other things
....and they fly....not roll!
For those who love to read, check out Timeless Books, where the motto is "If we don't
carry it, it hasn't been written yet." I'm telling you, this is the greatest bookstore
ever! Just yesterday this boy was trying to learn a spell, and he sprouted lips on
his forehead. I tried to be kind and look away. But come on! I couldn't stop laughing
myself to the floor!
Oh, oh, oh, and don't forget to go see the blue dragon. It sits in the center of
Elder Square...great photo opp, btw, so bring your mysticom (unless I'm mistaken,
Mundanes call them cellphones...but somehow I don't think theirs is made of water,
right?). It's a life-sized monument of the dragon that sacrificed his life for
the Ancient Mysticals.
And after all the sightseeing, if you feel that hunger bug nipping at your belly,
I would highly recommend Dargon's Diner (for those duckitt-conscious munchers),
or Biggels Bistro (for those seeking more elegant fare. Call ahead though. Tables
go fast...oh and they have a dress code...cloaks and gowns a must). And if you
don't know what to order, hey, they've got you covered. There's a self-writing
menu floating just outside, and the specials are always to die for!
Or, if you feel like just wetting your whistle, there are a number of taverns
scattered throughout the city. Now, the one with the best food is easily the
Witch's Brew, which you can check out...it's a little pub down in the Narrows
(in Old Town). You'll know it when you see it....it's that seedy little joint
on Gorgon Path. I'm telling you, no one in their right mind goes down there without
something to prove, or unless they already live there. So if you're the average
traveler or city hitter, I'd just stick to the safer parts of town. And no tough-guy
attitudes, okay....Enforcers rarely make their way down there, so if you run into
trouble, no one's coming after you. Never mind....just go somewhere else. I'd hate
to be held responsible for the newest missing person poster to appear against the
wall of every building in town.
So there it is, go where you like, see what you find and have fun. There is so much
to see and do in Elder City, you could easily spend your entire life here and
never see everything this place has to offer.
But....and this is a ginormous BUT...whatever you do....wherever you go...DO NOT GO INTO
THE EASTERN WOODS! This is not only friendly advice I'm giving you here, it's also
valuable life-saving-need-to-know information. People have vanished just going NEAR
that place. And the few who've braved the attempt and survived, have come back with
stories of growls erupting from the black trees.
Dragon's breath! No dark thoughts....no dark thoughts. Think of dancing bears and
happy things. Bright things. Things that won't come after me for invading their space."
Please enjoy you visit. And if you are a citizen of Elder City....
Welcome home
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DAVID THORNE
The Golithian Orbs
C. L. Freire
PROLOGUE
TEN YEARS AGO…
The man frantically threw back the hood
of his black cloak and lifted the crying
baby from the wooden crib. Closing his
eyes, he brought the baby close, unable
to look down at the mother’s lifeless, accusing
stare. He ran from the nursery, struggling
to ignore the family smiling at him from the
photos that floated against every wall he
passed, as he made his way into the living
room. A shudder ran over him as though a
cold, dark shadow had just taken over the
house. The man threw the front door open
and paused. With one glance back, he
knew—when the night’s harsh wind slapped
his skin—that nothing would ever be the same again.
No time to run.
Heart thundering, he....
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I love writing, reading and gazing into art
(my absolute FAVORITE artist is Edward
Hopper--genius). I also love Salvador
Dali and M.C. Escher. I love looking at
photos or great magazine shots and listening
to the stories they have to tell. I'm an
avid animal lover who is vehemently against
hunting. I have loved interior design since
I could remember, and spent a great deal of
time redecorating my room while growing up;
good for my mom that she loves it too. Then
there's all the cooking I do, and the traveling
(LOVELOVELOVE TRAVELING), and gritty movies.
TV is a big thing for me (Sci-fantasy shows,
legal shows, comedy, and drama). Oh yeah,
and who can forget video games? What a great
way to take out your everyday frustrations.
There's also computers and giving people advice.
And the king of interests that tantalize my buds
is CHOCOLATE!
Music
I lovelovelove atmospheric music, hence
the one you're being subjected to right
now. Subjected is actually not the word
I would use, even though I did (sorry).
I meant to say, hence the one you are being
graced with right now. I love this track,
even though it is from a very disturbing
flick.
Enter irony--My favorite group is "Disturbed".
Oh my god, that singer's voice! Then there's
God Smack and Drowning Pool. I also love Bon Jovi,
Chris Daughtry (the best thing ever to hit
American Idol (bar none!).
80's music is awesome and most 50's music as
well, even though the 50's are well before my
time. I also love rock music and anything else
that makes my heart thunder!
Movies
My favorite movies of all time are Sin City
and Dark City. I can't help it, I love cities
and dark, gritty movies dripping with atmosphere.
Sin City had me hooked in the first second
(the opening). I knew then that it would always
hold a special place in my heart. And, oh man...when
I heard the back story as to how the opening was
filmed in ten hours and used to hook all the actors,
all of whom demanded they be a part of Sin City
after seeing the opening scene..Wow! A giant KUDOS
to Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez--two masters
of their art!
As for Dark City, I lovelovelove the color palette
they chose for the film. It gives it such a
(no pun intended) dark atmosphere that is utterly
engulfing. I'm also a huge Hitchcock fan, loving
Rear View and Dial M for Murder.
And then there are the comedy flicks. My favorite
comedic actor by far is Chris Tucker. I mean, what
that man can do with his eyes is inhuman and always
so funny.
Television
My favorite drama of all time is Babylon 5.
JMS is a true genius for Babylon 5--a master.
I stand back in awe of JMS. Oh, and my, my, my,
what about Joss Whedon???? And let's not overlook
The OC--by far one of, if not "the" best teen
drama of all time. I mean the character arcs in
that show were amazing.
But again, I stand in awe of the master--JMS.
He is untouchable when it comes to character
arcs. I can only hope my character arcs will
be half as compelling. I'm also a huge fan of
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel (hence
Joss Whedon), Battlestar Gallactica, DR. Who,
Torchwood, Star Trek, Lois and Clark (by far
the best Lois and Clark casting EVER! Their
chemistry was unbelievable).
I am an obsessed fan of Desperate housewives,
Sex in the City, and Reality shows (especially
about cops and people making fools of themselves
for money--always a laugh riot), and I love Lucy
too. No, I don't spend my time watching TV. You
gotta love TIVO. Ah, technology--a 21st century
lover's best friend. Well, as you can see, the
list goes on and on.
Books
I love J. K. Rowling (what a world she created!)
And Hans Christian Anderson, whose writing is
so filled with symbolism.
I'm also a HUGE fan of Young Adult books,
and consider myself lucky to have so many great
friends writing for that genre--a genre I hope to be
a part of one day.
I also like Anne Rice. Neil Gaiman is phenomenal;
I loved Neverwhere. I'm currently reading Artemis
Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, another great author. I also
enjoy true crime books and anything about law enforcement
and the "sharks" some may need the day Lady Luck takes
a day off.
Heroes
I know this sounds cheesy, but I would have to
say it's my HUSBAND.
He is without a doubt the most intelligent,
creative, adorable, sweetest, most interesting,
supportive, amazing, funniest person I've ever met.
A great writer as well, he inspires me to be the
best I can be and helps me put out the best work
I can. He always makes me laugh, and with a single
word or glance he brightens my day.
When I see the image of his face or his
smile, I smile or laugh to myself. We've been
together for 17 years now, and I can't imagine
my life without him in it.
ON THE WRITING FRONT:
J. K. Rowling is another person I so very
much admire. Her strength and accomplishments
are truly inspiring to authors who dream about
the level of success she has achieved. And then
there is Cornelia Funke, whose beautiful prose
are like a fluid song that compels you to read on.
I'm an author, first and foremost. And like most authors, I know the importance of getting our name out there. So, with that in mind, I started ..Writers Together, a website dedicated to the promotion of authors. When you click on over to the official Writers Together website, don't forget to turn your speakers on and all the way up.....you'll thank me one day, I promise.
I have been writing since I was thirteen, but dreaming about it since I could hold up a pencil. I love the way words can touch our hearts in ways we never thought possible. To date, I've been interviewed on several websites, in an online magazine called Hardline, and appeared on numerous blog talk radio shows, one of which was rated the highest for the month of May '08. I've written countless poems and short stories. In addition, I've been working on a series for tweens/young adults. The first in the series has been completely rewritten several times, and is ready to go, and is now looking for a good and loving home. The second novel in the series is nearing completion due to the rewriting and reworking of the first.
I love dark, thundery nights, film noir, movies with dark gritty atmospheres, Halloween, cooking, traveling, computers, interior design, video gaming, television, art, theater, music, dancing, and many other things I won't list here because, well, this is a mini bio, not my memoir. I've been married for nineteen years. We met when I was seventeen. He's my best friend in the world, my soul mate, and the most intelligent person I've ever know. I mean, he's like an encyclopedia with arms, and I love that. He's also gorgeous, and has the most amazing heart ever. I love spending time with him. He always makes me laugh, and even today, if I'm sitting around alone and he pops into my head, he can still make me smile just thinking about something he's said or done in the past.
My dream is to become a best selling author and live in my favorite city in the world: NEW YORK CITY. I want to feel the energy in the air that I felt when we visited a few years back. I want to walk the streets, look up and know that I'm home for good. I want to be part of the cliche.....the city that never sleeps. Cheesy, I know, but it couldn't be closer to the truth without finding me in a courtroom for copyright infringement.
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About the book
The Original Cover of DAVID THORNE: The Golithian Orbs. This is what it would have been had it not been for the publisher closing it's doors in 08'. My dream is that the publisher who picks up the book will love it as much as I and everyone else loved it, and that the publisher decides to use it. So be on the lookout....BECAUSE I AM GOING TO BREAK SOME DOORS AND RULES IN 2009!
Twelve-year-old, David Thorne never dreamed cities could be made of magic.
He never thought it possible that people could fly around on discs shaped
like dragons, talk into cell phones made of water, or float along on sidewalks
that sit thousands of feet in the air. Never did he expect that beyond his
mirror waited a world where enchanted cars could fly on their own, where
television screens could be made of waterfalls and hover over a city wherein
anything is possible. And never did he expect, when he stumbled upon that
world, that he would not be accepted, that he would be feared by every
citizen, or that he would be hunted by the police for invading their realm.
Welcome to Elderon…
DAVID THORNE: The Golithian Orbs
is a fast paced, action-adventure filled with magic,
mystery, suspense, humor, and a colorful array of
characters you will never forget. Set in a world
unlike any you have ever experienced, DAVID THORNE:
The Golithian Orbs will enchant, surprise at every
turn, and enthrall from page one.
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Here are our little baby girls:
MIDNIGHT
Born Aug 1992- Died April 20, 2009
I love you so much, my baby bear. Thank you for being you.
The sweetest, most beautiful little kitty in the world.
We'll miss and love you forever.
Love, your Mom and Dad.
MUFFY
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You know, sometimes I look around at the world everyday and find myself wondering
"WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?" I love Ranting and Laughing about the world at large with
my husband. So naturally, I tend to blog about that sometimes so people from all around
the world can come here and poke fun at the world while trying to find out exactly
WHAT IS IT THAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING WHEN THEY DO CERTAIN THINGS A CERTAIN AND OFTEN
INCOMPETENT WAY. So sit back, and by all means, bring your finest choice of sedate-inducing
substance. You're going to need it, I promise.
Kick back a spell and take a gander at my blog, for a
taste of the madness that is me. So grab some coffee, or tea,
or whatever floats your creative boat. Enjoy, and feel free to
leave your thoughts in your wake. I always love hearing from
my friends, both new and old:)
I love meeting and talking to other writers. They are all
so passionate about it and the convos are usually so interesting.
As for who I'd like to meet...come on, do you really have to ask?
I WANT TO MEET ALL MY FRIENDS:)
Then there are people who make me laugh and make me think about
the world, who can laugh with me at the world we think about.
I'd also LOVE to meet the actors from the TV Show, Supernatural.
OMG! Jenson and Jarrod...now there's a pair of dreamies I'd love to just
stare at for hours...in between....no wait...I'm married.
OK, in between drinks or something.
Oh, and Tom Welling just so I can sit and stare and make him
uncomfortable enough that he has to call security and throw me
out of the studio and I can say "I was escorted out by security
who was called by Tom Welling cuz I was staring at him.
I would also love to meet the celebrities I have immense respect
for--like J. K. Rowling (a tremendous inspiration). And Oprah Winfrey
(for what she does everyday), Gordon Ramsay (for what he does for the
culinary world), Angelina Jolie (for what she does as a Goodwill
Ambassador), and Madonna (for what she's done for the music world).
Awwwe thank you Cindy. That means alot to me. And Im just scared with sharing my work with pple cuz i dont want to get playterized. :s that would ruin everything in store for me. But once again thank you! it means alot.
hi XD umm. hey i know you already read my song i wrote. but i would like if you could go back to that blog page and write a comment on your thoughts about it. cuz im trying to build feedback on my song and i wanna remember what people said about it. It would mean alot to me. and I soooooooooooo hope you get your book(s) published. Dont ever stop chasing what matters to you, even if its really hard to catch. If I remember correctly there's that saying "...What if everyone gave up?" :(
hey cindy! i was wonderin...since i read all ur blogs i was wonderin if u could read mine. the one thats titled: Okay to hide (song I wrote for my sereis: 2horiZons. Plzz? Id love to hear ur oppinion on it :D let me know!
*all u have to do is go to my profile and its on at the top... or squirl down under who id like to meet and click on the picture*
Just checking on you. I haven't heard from you since your last Blog. Are you doing okay? I now you have gone through a lot latly. Well, I am praying for you and take care!
Thank you for being a friend. I look forward to getting to know you.
During this month, I've started a Summertime recipe exchange on my blog. I will be posting recipes sent to me from various authors, so stop on by and check them out. Plus, I have monthly contest for free books. This month's is coming soon!
lmao! Cindy I love you. You crack me up! :D I dont get why girls where thongs. I mean no one ever sees them and they go right threw ur but crack lol. Ew.
