Feather on the Breath of Ellulianaen by Robert Denethon

Labels: | at Sunday, November 24, 2013


Feather on the Breath of Ellulianaen by Robert Denethon   

This is the first book of the trilogy which makes you want to read more.  Robert Denethon style of writing is a combination of fantasy and ultra-reality. As an adult I was transformed into the story line of Elves, Gryphons, Dragons, and mysterious creatures Wyverns.  Gryphons have a code not to trust humans but find a joint effort is the only way to fight the evil elf wizard. 

The book is about Hwedolyn coming of age and finding that trusting in the God Ellulianaen can provide protection even when he questions Ellulianaen’s existence.  It reminded me of today’s youth raised in a church with the knowledge of God and Jesus but in the end have to make a personal commitment to trusting Him. 

The book further details family relationships, loss and recovery.  Add twists and turns, adventure, battles and little demonic elves and you have one of the best books on the market. 

The other books are Gryphon of the Hidden Realm and The Talon of Destiny which are available at www.amazon.com. 


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Writing Scary Scenes by Rayne Hall

Labels: | at Saturday, November 23, 2013


Writing Scary Scenes by Rayne Hall

I remember sitting on the floor in front of my great Uncle Cash with my siblings and cousins.  Uncle Cash was a master story teller of terror.  His voice reverberated the suspense. I was captivated with the smells, sights and sounds of the story. So entranced and engrossed in the story with the lights out and on a stormy night that we would sit closer to each other holding hands shivering with fear.  Then the climax he would shout BOO! And we would all scream terrified into our Mom’s arms then laugh at each other for being such sissies.  

Oh how I have tried to create a verbal story telling of terror on my Uncle Cash’s level of expertise, always failing.

Rayne Hall makes the ability to tell scary scene into a how to reference guide.  I am so excited to have been able to read her book to evaluate it here on my blog.  I was unaware of the differences between suspense, anxiety, unease, apprehension, foreboding, excitement, dread, revulsion, shock, panic and horror. Not only does she explain what they are but how to use each and the pitfalls of using them too much or inappropriately. 

You can receive your copy at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.

She also teaches writing workshops for all levels of authors at https://sites.google.com/site/writingworkshopswithraynehall/

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Writing Fighting Scenes by Rayne Hall

Labels: | at Friday, November 22, 2013


Writing Fighting Scenes by Rayne Hall

I have been journal writing forever and have attempted short stories but never could get the rhythm for describing a fight scene.  I have been trying to write fantasy about animals in a real world and their behaviors. I love this book.  It will make the difference in my writing.

It is like a reference guide for all types of weapons, scenes and the focus of the fighters.  It describes the pit falls or blunders of what can go wrong in a fight scene.  I love the links to You Tube that gives the visual to the chapter you have just read. I love the following chapters: 15. Female Fighters, 16. Male Fighters and 17. Animals and Weres. I was unaware the difference between the male and female psyche where a woman is slower to initiate or respond and takes longer to come to a rest mentally.

If you need a boost in providing a more realistic fight scene this book is a must reference guide.


Writing Fighting Scenes by Rayne Hall is available at Amazon and Barnes&Noble.

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Behold All Things New

| at Monday, November 18, 2013

Behold all things new keeps ringing in my ears.  Well I do need and I repeat need some new things. The 1998 Ford Contour is providing me with transportation.  I put a tie rod on the left and a wheel barring on the right and now it needs front struts, rear brakes and a front brake caliber.  The auto repair mechanic said the undercarriage is so rusted out they have to be careful when they put it on the lift.  It is time to say good bye to my faithful friend.

I was talking to a dealer 18 months ago and they asked what I was looking for?  I responded a vehicle where all 4 windows roll down, and the fan has variable speeds and a tape or CD player that actually works.  He said he thought he could find at least one on the lot that was worthy of my criteria.  Now that I have to have  a new car my criteria is more specific.  I want low miles with good safety records and great gas mileage.  A used car that has good tires, brakes and requires no start up maintenance like a fuel pump etc.

My problem is I have poor credit history.  I filed bankruptcy on a money pit of a house. I have medical bills that went into collections and have the "unfortunate worst credit score" according to a lender.  Personal finance companies will loan at 26-30% interest rate.

I went to a dealership and said I want to test drive a Kia Soul.  He wanted to run my credit and I said I really not even sure that I want a Soul just want to see how they handle and he told me that I would be wasting his time.  After 30 minutes I was allowed to drive the Soul but was disheartened to find a good credit person would pay 0% interest rate and I would be at 30%.  

This is not where I was thinking that I would be in retirement.  However, I have the opportunity to look at the positive choices available.  I can work with my Social Security and make payments on a vehicle that fits my criteria.  I can pray that the Lord leads me to a good used car.  I can believe that the Lord will provide a fair lender.  I can pray for I know the  Lord answers prayers.

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