THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS POSTED MY BOOK
COVER ON YOUR WEBSITES AND PROFILES.
I can't begin to tell you all how much your
support and friendship mean to me. Not to mention how much
it tickles me to see how many people are looking forward
to the book. It really is humbling, I gotta say. Now,
for those who wish to post it as well, here is the code.
Feel free to post away, and unleash the magic.
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 their 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,
Dwarves, 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 millenia later, cities have risen to towering heights, all of them
built by and run by magic. Elder City, the first in Elderon, is the central hub
of their world…the biggest city ever built. It's a place where technology is based
on magic, like electricity is in the Mundane world. Where streets float across the
sky, connecting many of the buildings to one another. Where alleys hover between
structures, at all heights, and where 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 youself with some chatty
driver who 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 cannon. And when I ordered a box of Flying Ants...oh god, those
chocolately little goodies....I can never resist those. 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.
And if you need a powerful potion to rid your house of those pesky Morphers, drop by
the Kingdom of Dwarfes....dwarfes 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 world.
"By the dragons! 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! OMG! THAT you'll have to see to believe!
And for the kiddies, 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 stuff....and they fly....not roll!
For those writers and readers, 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 coolest bookstore
ever! Just yesterday this kid was trying to learn this spell, and he sprouted lips on
his forehead. I tried to be kind and look away. But come on! I couldn't stop laughing
me butt off!
Oh, oh, oh, and don't forget to go see the blue dragon. It sits in the center of
ElderSquare…great photo opp, btw, so bring your mysticom (Unless I'm mistaken,
Mundanes call them cellphones...but somehow I don't think theirs is mad 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 like 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. So you know what…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, that 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 he had just abandoned everything
he had ever stood for.
No time to run.
Heart thundering, he....
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"DAVID THORNE The Golithian Orbs"
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.
DAVID THORNE: The Golithian Orbs is an edgy,
'tween fantasy about a boy's desperate fight to save the life
of the first friend he has ever had.....a man charged with murder.
Welcome to Elder City, a sprawling metropolis built
by and powered entirely by magic.
From the moment David discovers Elder City, he is hunted by
the police for invading their realm. Only one man comes to David's
rescue, Aramis Grimley.
David is told, during a high-speed chase through the city skies,
that he was kidnapped ten years ago, the night his mother was murdered.
Now that David has returned, it is imperative that he keep his true
identity a secret, as the murderer is still out there, looking for
the infant he failed to kill that night.
But how can David remain hidden when every news station is filling
the airwaves with reports about his arrival?
Feeling more alone than ever, David comes to rely on the promise
that Aramis will protect him. Until, that is, Aramis is arrested for
a murder David is certain Aramis is incapable of committing. The police
are convinced they have their man, and are doing nothing to find the truth.
Deciding to take matters into his own hands, David sets out on a
quest that takes him to places even he knows he doesn't belong. It
is a quest that will lead him to more than the truth about Aramis
Grimley...a quest to prove Aramis' innocense....to uncover the truth...
and to save the life of the first friend he has ever had.
DAVID THORNE: The Golithian Orbs is a fast paced,
action-adventure filled with magic, mystery, suspense, humor, and a
colorful array of characters. Set in a sprawling metropolis built and
powered by magic...it is a world unlike any you have ever experienced.
DAVID THORNE will enchant, surprise at every turn, and enthrall from
page one. So GET YOUR COPY TODAY, and unleash the fantasy.
Click on the links below to hear my radio interviews. The first one
took place on July 10, 2008. The second one took place on May 9, 2008. They were both so much fun!
Both were fantastic! And you have to hear them! Tons of listeners! Tons of callers! The responses
was AMAZING! Thank you so much for your friendship and support.
The show that was rated the highest for the month of May 08'
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I'm a passionate writer with the first two novels in my edgy,
tween fantasy series, DAVID THORNE
complete. I've been writing since I was
thirteen years old, but dreaming about it
since I could hold up a pencil and locate
the nearest blank wall. I remember scribbling
on napkins at parties, on menus in restaurants
and in every notebook I carried with me to school.
An avid reader as well, my mom signed me up for
the Reader's Weekly Book Club when I was seven.
I would devour the books the same day they arrived,
and spend the rest of the week analyzing them.
Throughout my schooling years, I was nicknamed
"Book Girl", by my friends.
In my early teens, I discovered the music
in words and threw myself into poetry; something
I also became known for throughout my time in school.
In my later teens, I began writing scenes--a venture
that carried me into adulthood until I finally fed
my desire to finally try my hand at writing a novel.
My first attempt didn't exactly go off without a hitch,
but I learned from that experience. Nearly five years
ago, I began working on my current project, a tween fantasy
series about David and his search for someone very important,
his unmasking of a dangerous man bent on destruction, and
the birth of one of Elder City's greatest heroes. I've
always loved YA books as well, so my goal is to one day
leap into that market full throttle. I'm a day dreamer
at heart, and quite a silly person who loves to laugh
and make others laugh. I tend to give in to my perfectionist
side, which sometimes drives people crazy.
Writing, for me, is a mind-bending obsession that
drives anyone who will listen, crazy. I also love neo
film noir dripping with atmosphere, dark city nights
and thunderstorms. But most and foremost...I love
spending time with my husband, who is my best friend
and, bar none, the best thing ever to come into my
life. I accept people for who they are, as I am no
one to judge. I look forward to the day when I walk
into a bookstore and see people lined up to buy my
books, just as I look forward to the day when a new
author looks to me and says, "Thank you for inspiring
me to reach for my dreams no matter the obstacles that
stood in my way." My dream is to be a best selling
author and live in NYC with my husband and my baby
girls, Midnight (my kitty--the most beautiful in the
world) and Muffy (my gorgeous little Maltese).
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.
Who I'd like to meet:
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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, either here or on Blogspot. 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.
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).
