My own work is based *usually) in my home town of Grimsby and the surrounding area. I'm writing 'what I know', which is often said to be the best thing to do. That's not why I do it, however - I write about my home town because it's 'ordinary' and I want it to appear 'extraordinary'. Plus, I know it very well.
I have to admire, therefore, those authors who create brand new realms. They fashion such vast vistas with intimately crafted heroes and villains, I often wonder how they keep track of such detail. One such person, a magician in a magical world of her own creation, is Connie J. Jasperson.
Connie is gifted in such magic. With the flourish with which most illusionists can only conjure white doves, she brings to life stunning landscapes and almost living inhabitants.
Connie's latest offering, Mountains of the Moon, is the beginning of a new series, set in her land of Neveyah, where we first found ourselves in her wonderful Tower of Bones.
Charged by the goddess Aeos, Wynn and his companions bicker and bumble their way through the Mountains of the Moon. Danger, mystery, and dark prophecies chase them through a gauntlet of jagged peaks and deadly traps.
Can they survive the dark secret hidden in Tauron’s crumbling castle before his minotaurs overrun Neveyah?
The Gods are at war, and Neveyah is the battlefield.
Here's a little about Connie and her work.
Connie J. Jasperson lives in Olympia,
Washington. A vegan, she and her husband
share five children, a love of good food and great music. She is active in
local writing groups, an editor for Myrddin Publishing Group, and is a writing
coach. She is an active member of the both the Northwest Independent Writers
Association and Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and is a founding member
of Myrddin Publishing Group. Music and
food dominate her waking moments. When not writing or blogging she can be found
with her Kindle, reading avidly. You can find her blogging on her writing life
at: http://conniejjasperson.wordpress.com
Connie J. Jasperson’s body of work includes:
WORLD OF NEVEYAH series by Connie J.
Jasperson
Mountains
of the Moon - Danger, mystery, and dark prophecies,
lie deep in a gauntlet of jagged peaks and deadly traps. Can Wynn survive the
dark secret hidden in Tauron’s stolen castle before the Bull God’s minotaurs
overrun Neveyah?
TOWER OF BONES, series based in the World
of Neveyah
The gods are at war, and Neveyah is the battlefield.
This epic
fantasy series opens with Tower of Bones,
and follows Edwin Farmer as he journeys deep into the lands claimed by the
dreaded Bull God, in an attempt to rescue a girl he has only met in his dreams.
Forbidden Road takes up
Edwin’s story six years later. When four mages are sent into the shadowed lands
claimed by the mad priest of the Bull God, who will return unscathed? Sorrow,
peril, and magic await in the Valley of Mal Evol.
OTHER BOOKS BY
CONNIE J. JASPERSON
Huw,
the Bard, a novel that takes you to the world of
Waldeyn, and a medieval alternate reality. Fleeing a burning city, everything
he ever loved in ashes behind him, penniless and hunted, Huw the Bard must
somehow survive. Available as an ebook and in paper.
Tales
From the Dreamtime – a novella consisting of three
modern fairy tales told in a traditional style. Available as an ebook, in
paper, and as an Audiobook, narrated by the wonderful voice actor, Craig Allen.
She has kindly given us an excerpt from her latest novel:
The
two prisoners heard heavy footsteps approaching, sounds that seemed to echo
down a long passageway and stopped outside the door. A tired sounding voice
said, “Well, your lordship. Did you feed them and give them water?”
“Of
course I did,” replied the baron, in a quavering tenor. “I live, Jenner, but
only because I serve. I understand that well.”
“They’re
awake then. Those two soldiers of Tauron roughed them up pretty bad. Should I
call Grakken to heal them now?”
The
old man’s tones were sardonic. “Yes, you should. Your tame minotaurs were far
gentler on them than they’ve been on some of the others, which isn’t saying
much. At least these two big fellows have enough slack in their chains to be
able to feed themselves and piss in a bucket.” His tones were scathing.
“They’d better not have hurt them too badly.
These two must be in good health for the ceremony tonight,” muttered the
earth-mage. “Grakken is expecting a visit from High Priest Kandek today. The
high priest will be pleased to have a real sacrifice to offer up on his new
altar tonight instead of the usual miserable rabble.”
“I’m
sure ‘the miserable rabble’ would have been glad to hear that if they’d
survived your boss’s little frenzy the other day,” replied the old man.
“Speaking of which, if we’re done here, I have to go and check on the one that
does remain. I’m sure despite the ruckus of the other day, Grakken still has
plans for her and wants to keep her alive even though he has these two fine
specimens for tonight’s festivities, so….”
“Well,
go about your duties then. I’m going to sit here just to keep those freaks from
Serende from getting any ideas about using these two for sport. As soon as he’s
awake, I’ll let Grakken know they’re here, through our link. He’ll be worried
about their safety.”
“He should be worried about those soldiers,
Jenner. They’re bored, and there’s nothing worse than a bored minotaur. Just so
you’re aware, the woman likely won’t live through the day after their gentle
courtship of her. You only have your minotaurs to blame for that. But it’s not
my job to worry about the health of his sacrifices, especially since Grakken
himself seems to be so careless with them.”
Here's where you can find Connie on the interest:
Twitter: @cjjasp
WattPad: http://www.wattpad.com/user/ConnieJJasperson
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/connie-j-jasperson/33/94/b38/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cjjasperson
Life in the Realm of Fantasy (Connie J
Jasperson’s Author Blog) http://conniejjasperson.wordpress.com
The Best in Fantasy Book Reviews – http://bestinfantasy.blogspot.com
