Release date: August 14, 2017
Subgenre: Fairytale
About Robin and Jamie:
Action, adventure, magic and romance. An ancient curse has returned to
the lands and Robin and Jamie must help a fractured group of heroes
reunite. Only by working together to solve an age-old prophecy, can
they stop an evil sorceress and Lord of the North.
I started writing Robin and Jamie as an experiment. What can we do in a book that would not be possible in a TV show or movie? Never tell the reader if the main characters are men or women. I wanted to make the two main characters (and one of the water fairies) known for what they believed in, what class they came from, why they were fighting, how they fought, what their alliances might be...everything except whether they were the guy or the gal. I've always loved fairytales (alright, and the dresses) but it seems very impractical to be running around in the forest wearing one. I hope you enjoy the story!
I started writing Robin and Jamie as an experiment. What can we do in a book that would not be possible in a TV show or movie? Never tell the reader if the main characters are men or women. I wanted to make the two main characters (and one of the water fairies) known for what they believed in, what class they came from, why they were fighting, how they fought, what their alliances might be...everything except whether they were the guy or the gal. I've always loved fairytales (alright, and the dresses) but it seems very impractical to be running around in the forest wearing one. I hope you enjoy the story!
Excerpt:
Prologue
A long time ago, the lands were new and green, surrounded by the
bluest water imaginable. All sorts of plant and animal life flourished on the lands and in
the waters. To the First Ones, who came to this land, it was a paradise.
For many generations, the people enjoyed long life and prosperity. Artisans and craftspeople developed unique and beautiful methods
for their work and eventually, the lovely lands were known for the
wonderful items its people produced.
As the First Ones continued to live in freedom and harmony, they
explored the more spiritual side of their beliefs. They discovered that it was possible to reach a state of sublime
oneness with all the plants and creatures in their lands and
waters. They slowly specialized in these various abilities as they had
their arts and crafts. For some, this ability led them to ascend to a higher plane of
existence, while others chose to remain in the beautiful lands they
loved.
After many, many generations, those who remained found they lived
longer than their predecessors. They were able to do more creative tasks with their new abilities,
which some considered magic. The people’s appearance changed slightly as they began reflecting
these new abilities.
Far beyond their lands, there was rumor of a great lord, who envied
the First Ones and their magic. It was said that he was raising an army to take the land and the
people, who dwelled there. He also planned to learn the secrets of the plants and animals,
believing they somehow held the key to the magical abilities of the
inhabitants. He would come and strip the land of everything that made it
special, then bring it all back to his own kingdom.
The First Ones could have left and traveled to other places. Some
even thought about following the few, who had ascended to the
higher plane of existence, but that would do nothing to protect
their lands and all that they loved. So, they decided to stay and fight the lord. They had no weapons, no defenses…only their magic.
As the lord arrived, they used their tricks and conjuring to
confuse the soldiers and keep them contained to the beaches. After many weeks, the soldiers grew tired of fighting and started
to appreciate the beauty of the lands they saw. Many left the lord as he slept, escaping to the lands beyond…and
he was forced to start guarding his own men. Those, who were loyal to him encouraged the lord to fight one
final battle and defeat the magical beings, while they still had
enough troops to be victorious.
The lord had brought a lady with him, who was both beautiful and
mysterious. She was rumored to be a powerful sorceress and it was said she
possessed a magic much darker than any found in this land. The lord asked his lady for a way to defeat the First Ones and let
him possess all that they had.
She told him it would cost him everything he desired, but she would
do as he asked…
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About Lorri Moulton:
“You know what the issue is with this world? Everyone wants some
magical solution to their problem and everyone refuses to believe in
magic.”
--Lewis Carroll
Fairytales are simply stories that remind us to be our best selves. If we do this, we can be successful. Good will triumph over evil. True love is possible....and dragons can be tamed.
The need for fairytales is just as important today as it has ever been. True love is romantic, but it is also means considering what is important to someone else and when necessary, to put their needs before your own. To work together to accomplish the goals that matter to both of you. To be open to the idea that magical and miraculous things happen everyday. And to build a future that will make the world a better place, at least in your little corner of the kingdom.
So, take a step back in time and enjoy an Everyday Romance. Real life fairytales happen all the time. You just have to believe in the possibility…and look for magic in the most unexpected places.
My name is Lorri Moulton and I live on a farm in eastern Washington with my family and our five horses. I have a Master’s degree in History and grew up hearing so many wonderful stories about our own family tree. My grandparents spoke of a more simple time, when people loved each other and helped their neighbors. I hope these stories share some of that beauty of the past, with all of you.
--Lewis Carroll
Fairytales are simply stories that remind us to be our best selves. If we do this, we can be successful. Good will triumph over evil. True love is possible....and dragons can be tamed.
The need for fairytales is just as important today as it has ever been. True love is romantic, but it is also means considering what is important to someone else and when necessary, to put their needs before your own. To work together to accomplish the goals that matter to both of you. To be open to the idea that magical and miraculous things happen everyday. And to build a future that will make the world a better place, at least in your little corner of the kingdom.
So, take a step back in time and enjoy an Everyday Romance. Real life fairytales happen all the time. You just have to believe in the possibility…and look for magic in the most unexpected places.
My name is Lorri Moulton and I live on a farm in eastern Washington with my family and our five horses. I have a Master’s degree in History and grew up hearing so many wonderful stories about our own family tree. My grandparents spoke of a more simple time, when people loved each other and helped their neighbors. I hope these stories share some of that beauty of the past, with all of you.
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