Hello Therians,
Welcome to my first stop in The Godling Chronicles Virtual Tour, brought to you by JKSCommunications.
Today, Brian Anderson stops by to tell us why he writes fantasy :)
Be sure to stop by tomorrow for my review of The Sword of Truth, Book 1 of The Godling Chronicles.
And now I hand my blog (or at least this post) over to Brian :)
Why Fantasy?
When I tell people that I write fantasy, often their first question is, “why fantasy?” I suppose I could write suspense, mystery, or even contemporary fiction. It isn’t such a stretch for me to imagine myself seeking a story beyond the fantasy genre. But to me, fantasy brings to light the very things that make us who we are.
The ability to contemplate fantasy, is what makes us human. Even as small children, once we’ve learned who mommy is and how to crawl, we are exposed to the fantastical realm of the imagination. Our first stories are of magical creatures, gallant heroes, beautiful maidens, and far away kingdoms. Through fantasy, we learn honor, perseverance, bravery, and love. The noblest aspects of the human character is taught to us through make-believe and flights of fancy.
As adults, we often times forget these beginnings, and choose to leave “childish” things behind. We ground ourselves in stark reality, and set in our mind the bare facts of day to day living. We no longer believe that Snow White was brought back to life by the kiss of true love. We understand that dragons are not real. We fail see the magic that once was as factual as the air we breathe.
With fantasy, we can revisit the part of us that still wants to believe. Sure, I could choose a different genre, but for me, the wonder I find in fantasy fills my heart with delight. And when I am able to share it with others, I feel as if I have made the magic of childhood come back to life. For a few hours, I have rendered the wicked world of adulthood powerless, and allowed someone to forget how cruel life can be.
BOOK ONE: THE SWORD OF TRUTH
BOOK 1 DETAILS
Paperback, $12.99
Paperback, $12.99
eBook, $3.99
ISBN: 978-0615710044
YA Fantasy, 346
pages
GMTA
Publishing, October 5, 2012
Darkness comes as a new power rises
in Angrääl. The Dark Knight has betrayed the Gods and stolen The Sword of
Truth, trapping them in heaven. With the power of the Sword he can reshape the
world and bring death to all who oppose him. Only one thing stands between the
darkness and the light. Gewey Stedding. Only he has the power to stand against
the oncoming storm. Only he can mend the world. But only if he can discover his
power....
Get your copy now!!
BOOK TWO: OF GODS AND ELVES
BOOK 2 DETAILS
Paperback, $12.99
Paperback, $12.99
eBook, $3.99
ISBN: 978-0615722177
YA Fantasy,
276 pages
GMTA
Publishing, November 1, 2012
Armies gather for war in the frozen
land of Angrääl threatening to set the world ablaze. The elves are divided and
scattered and humans fall prey to the dark influence of the Reborn King. Now,
Gewey is faced with his greatest challenge yet. Unite the world of elf and
human before it is too late...
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BOOK THREE: THE SHADOW OF GODS
BOOK 3 DETAILS
Paperback, $12.99
Paperback, $12.99
eBook, $4.99
ISBN: 978-0615770727
YA Fantasy, ### pages
GMTA
Publishing, March 14, 2013
Valshara has fallen, and the forces of Angrääl are advancing. For
the first time, human and elf must shed blood as one, in order to stem the tide
of evil. But new hope has arisen. From across the Western Abyss, a people long
forgotten have returned. However, hope comes at its own price. Gewey must
choose between his bond of love, and his duty to the world he is struggling to
save.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The continued and growing
success of his first two titles, Book
One: The Sword of Truth and Book Two:
Of God and Elves, allowed Anderson to start writing full-time. He releases
the third installment of his series this spring, and is already at work on the
fourth and fifth novels.
Anderson was born in 1971 in
the small town of Spanish Fort, Alabama and lived throughout the coastal state also
in Fairhope and Mobile during college, where he developed a love of fantasy
novels.
He lived and worked in New
York for years with his wife and son – who created the original concept for The Godling Chronicles – and the family
is heading back down south for a beach life in Pensacola, Florida.
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