Roberta Writes – Guest Post: Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver by D. Wallace Peach #fiction #booklaunch

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Picture caption: Banner for Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver featuring a lovely young girl wrapped in swathes of colourful cloth

Today, I am delighted to featured D. Wallace Peach, fantasy author extraordinaire, with her new book, Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver.

Take it away, Diana

Thanks so much for hosting me on Day 1 of my tour, Robbie!  It’s a delight to visit your blog today and share a bit about the source of the magical creatures in Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver.

About two years ago, I was inspired to write a story different from my usual fare. Not a story confined by one supernatural artifact or talent, but one steeped in magic and folklore.

The first thing I did after deciding on the premise of my winter tale was research winter-themed folklore for my characters.  I knew I’d have a weaver, a prince, and a king, but I needed magical creatures and persons to flesh out the story.

What I quickly discovered is that our snowy northern hemisphere is rich in lore, and my imagination was captured, not by one folklore tradition, but by multiple stories that spanned the globe. I also discovered that no single tradition met all my needs. I wanted to draw from Celtic, Germanic, Scandinavian, Swiss, and Slavic folklore, as well as the rich lore of the Arctic, Japan, Greece, and Native American cultures.

Two challenges stared me in the face. One, how could I logically combine all these different characters into one cohesive lore? And two, could I respectfully deviate from the original tales to fit my story and let my characters be themselves.

My solution was to build my own folklore, drawn from the globe’s varying magical traditions, to give everyone new names, and let them be themselves. As the tour progresses, I’ll be sharing the original traditions that led to the creation of my characters—the persons, magical creatures, and monsters—and an excerpt showing the result.

Today, we’re starting with the “un-magical” humans who make a very poor decision and kick off the story.

Picture caption: Image of hunters with bows and arrows in a dark, snowy woodscape

Excerpt: Prolog

A silver stag, antlers wide enough to cradle the moon, bounded through the meadow, its cloven hooves kicking up fountains of blowing snow. Lothar stood firm, bowstring taut, knuckle to his chin. His exhales billowed into ghostly clouds that curled and vanished into the squall’s biting cold. He whispered a prayer for mercy and, squinting through winter’s falling shroud, loosed his arrow.

In a blast of bitter wind, a white wraith swept from the charmed wilderness, screaming like a banshee. Her frozen breath slashed the rising storm with the keenness of a blade, casting splinters of frost into Lothar’s face. They crusted on his eyebrows and dangled in clattering icicles from his gray beard.

His oaken arrow, true when it left his bow, halted in mid-flight and would have tumbled into the mounding drifts had the spirit not flung it free. The quarrel drove, cruel and swift, into the stag’s ribs. The doomed animal bellowed as it collided with a thicket of brambles marking the meadow’s edge. It thrashed in the thorns, great antlers tangling, and with a final heave, it broke through into the darkness beneath the forest’s enchanted trees. Branches shuddered and swept closed, powdering the frigid air as they concealed the giant beast’s fate.

“We should chase it down.” Connovir tramped ahead of the other men, his boots crunching through the icy pack buried under the blizzard’s softer blanket. He wiped his nose on a coat sleeve as he joined his father. “Your aim was true. If not for the charmed, the stag would be ours.”

“Hunting here was a gamble.” Lothar narrowed his eyes at the shadows creeping between the snow-laden boughs. He knew well the whispered warnings of the elders, tales of ancient boundaries and charmed creatures that lurked in the deep places no man dared enter.

Nonetheless, his youngest boy had spoken the truth. On human land, the animal was fairly won. Whatever the wind’s nature, ordinary or magical, it had robbed the village of much-needed food.

Petrar, looking formidable in his shaggy bearskin coat, trudged down the meadow’s slope in Connovir’s prints. Midwinter reddened his cheeks and ruffled the fur trimming his woolen hat. “Connovir speaks sense, Lothar. We cannot return to our families empty-handed. Not in this winter.”

Three other hunters gathered around him. Niklas, a long-toothed grandfather, exhaled into his cupped hands. Twin brothers, Arne and Baldir, had young ones at home, and though Lothar’s family also suffered from hollow bellies, Petrar’s challenge bristled his nerves.

“We will hunt tomorrow,” he said. “I will leave an offering for the Winter King on the border stone from my own stores.”

“That does nothing.” Connovir’s chin tucked into his collar. “I say we take what is ours.”

Lothar’s eyes thinned into gray fissures, his son’s recklessness encouraging the others. “No. This is not your decision. We’ll not tempt fate for the price of a meal. The charmed are forces of nature who will steal a fool’s life without conscience. We do not trespass where their shadows fall.”

Petrar scraped a mitten down his face. “I do not wish to argue, Lothar, but the stag is gravely wounded. Let us follow the blood to the meadow’s edge. If the beast is within reach, we drag it out. If it’s run off, I agree that we abandon the hunt and turn back.”

Lothar frowned at the forest. The trees stood silent. Watching, waiting. Snow whispered through the branches, and he tasted magic in the air. The wind-wraith keened her omen of death.

Blurb

Picture caption: Cover of Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver by D. Wallace Peach depicting a lovely young girl against a background of flowers.

“Already the animals starve. Soon the bonemen will follow, the Moss Folk and woodlings, the watermaids and humans. Then the charmed will fade. And all who will roam a dead world are dead things. Until they too vanish for lack of remembering. Still, Weaver, it is not too late.”

In the frost-kissed cottage where the changing seasons are spun, Erith wears the Weaver’s mantle, a title that tests her mortal, halfling magic.  As the equinox looms, her first tapestry nears completion—a breathtaking ode to spring. She journeys to the charmed isle of Innishold to release the beauty of nature’s awakening across the land.

But human hunters have defiled the enchanted forest and slaughtered winter’s white wolves. Enraged by the trespass, the Winter King seizes Erith’s tapestry and locks her within his ice-bound palace. Here, where comfort and warmth are mere glamours, she may weave only winter until every mortal village succumbs to starvation, ice, and the gray wraiths haunting the snow.

 With humanity’s fate on a perilous edge, Erith must break free of the king’s grasp and unravel a legacy of secrets. In a charmed court where illusions hold sway, allies matter, foremost among them, the Autumn Prince. Immortal and beguiling, he offers a tantalizing future she has only imagined, one she will never possess—unless she claims her extraordinary power to weave life from the brink of death.

Picture caption: Winter scene featuring the Winter King and a woman all in white on a white stallion

My review

If I were to summarise this book in one sentence, I would say it was like reading a picture. The author has a wonderfully imaginative mind and an ability to capture beauty as well as death and destruction in detailed and graphic word pictures. In the manner of C.S. Lewis, the author has created a beautiful frozen world that traverses both the fantasy realm of the Charmed in the everyday world of humans. Due to the inflated ego and anger issue of the King of Winter, both worlds are in danger of destruction as he decides to maintain an eternal winter. This story line differs from the frozen world of Narnia in that winter cannot be maintained indefinately without all life being destroyed due to the non-event of spring.

Erith is the new Season’s Weaver having assumed the mantle from her Charmed mother who decided to follow her human father into death. Erith lacks confidence in her powers and abilities as she is a halfling and identifies more with humans than with the Charmed. Despite her reservations, she takes on the responsibilities of the Weaver and is sadly deceived and disappointed by the actions of the Winter King who kidnaps her and attempts to force her to weave an eternal winter. I would classify this book equally as a fantasy and a coming of age story as Erith is forced to take the unwanted responsibility of saving the world from the Winter King despite her inexperience and fears. Fortunately for Erith, she has a number of wonderful allies to help her along the road, in particular, the Prince of Autumn.

Tale of the Season’s Weaver is an enthralling tale spun in delightful words of beauty with a lot of subtle symbolism and themes of morality, the nature of life, both mortal and immortal, friendship, and internal strength.

Lovers of C.S. Lewis and Tolkien will revel in this delightful and intriguing story.

About D. Wallace Peach

Best-selling author D. Wallace Peach grew up surrounded by her father’s well-loved paperback books. Fantasy was a staple, but it was Tolkien’s The Hobbit that planted the seeds which would grow into a passion for writing.

 Peach started writing later in life when years of working in business surrendered to a full-time indulgence in the imaginative world of books. She was instantly hooked.

In addition to fantasy books, Peach’s publishing career includes participation in various anthologies featuring short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. She’s an avid supporter of the arts in her local community, organizing and publishing annual anthologies of Oregon prose, poetry, and photography.

Peach lives in a log cabin amongst the tall evergreens and emerald moss of Oregon’s rainforest with her husband, two owls, a horde of bats, and the occasional family of coyotes.

Links

Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver

Amazon Author Page

Myths of the Mirror Blog

D. Wallace Peach Books

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    2. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s place to learn a little about the book, Pete. Creating this lore was as fun as I thought it would be, and I’m honored and delighted with Robbie’s review. Thank you so much for the kind comment and I hope you enjoy the story whenever it crosses your path. 😀

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    2. Well, you got me smiling with your comment, Thomas, that’s for sure. The lore from around the world was fascinating and it was fun to let my imagination loose. I hope you enjoy the story, my friend. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s and for the kind comment. 🙂

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  6. I was anxiously awaiting this book, and can’t wait to start reading it.

    Diana is one of the great fantasy writers, in my opinion. Her imagery is second to none. I love her characters and stories, too.

    Great review, Robbie.

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    1. You’re wonderfully kind, Viv. Thank you for swinging by Robbie’s and for the lovely comment. I hope you enjoy this one when you get to it. It was super fun to write even if it took me years to pull off! Have a marvelous day, my friend. Hugs.

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  7. Good morning, Robbie. I got up extra early today to hop over to S. Africa and visit with you! Thank you for the wonderful start to my tour and the truly fabulous review (and for getting it done so early!). I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the story. I look forward to spending the day (or is it night?) at your place. Huge hugs.

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    1. Thanks for swinging by Robbie’s, Tim. She puts together such a kind post and review. I’m so glad the book is on your list and hope that whenever you get to it, you enjoy the story. Have a wonderful week, my friend. 🙂

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  10. What a great way to kick off the tour, Diana – and congrats on the review! I’m nearly halfway through this novel, and I’m really enjoying meeting the different creatures. Thanks for hosting, Robbie!

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    1. Thanks for swinging by Robbie’s, Teri. I hope the book is keeping you good company as you recuperate from your cold. Robbie’s review made me very happy, and her blog is a great place to start the tour. Thanks so much for the kind comment and Happy Reading!

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    1. Thanks, Jacqui. I thought that might be fun since it was the most interesting part of writing the book. I was just at Denise’s commenting on your tour. Huge congrats on the release of Endangered Species. You conducted an entirely different sort of research. 🙂 Thanks for swinging by Robbie’s this morning. Hugs.

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s and for the lovely comment. I’m thrilled with Robbie’s review. What a wonderful treat. If/when you give the book a try, I hope you enjoy the read. Hugs.

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  13. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s and for the lovely comment. I’m thrilled with Robbie’s review. What a wonderful treat. If/when you give the book a try, I hope you enjoy the read. Hugs.

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  14. What a great kickoff to the blog tour, Diana. I enjoyed your explanation on how you researched all the varied folklore, then created your own. That’s absolutely amazing to me. The story is fantastic fantasy and the world-building is phenomenal. Wishes for tons of sales! Thank you for sharing, Robbie!

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    1. Thanks so much for the visit here at Robbie’s, Jan. I had a lot of fun researching the mythology and folklore of the wintery northern hemisphere. It’s vast and varied and I would have enjoyed incorporating even more. I loved Robbie’s review (and yours!). Looking forward to visiting with you too. Hugs!

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    1. Thanks for swinging by Robbie’s and taking the time to read the excerpt, Sue. The story swerves after this intro (inciting event), but I’m glad it was a compelling hook. And Robbie’s review had me happy-dancing. Hope you’re doing well. Have a great week.

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    1. Thanks for sharing, Liz. Robbie’s review was a great addition to the post. I have Zero complaints! I’m delighted to be touring and sharing some of the background of the magical characters. Have a great day, my friend. ❤

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    1. Thanks for the visit to Robbie’s, Merril. I wanted to let my imagination fly with this one and though it presented some challenges, it was super fun to explore the globe’s folklore. And Robbie’s review was wonderfully rewarding. Have a glorious week, my friend. ❤

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  19. Simply fabulous!

    Robbie, this is a wonderful send off for Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver.

    I’ve read 3 of Diana’s books, and am a huge fan. I will be reading this for sure.

    It seems Diana might win that Indie Writers’ Award again, or a different one.

    Robbie wrote this review.

    Erith is the Seasons’ Weaver.

    Diana is the Weaver of the Seasons’ Weaver.

    Thank you to the trey!

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    1. Wouldn’t that be nice?! I did send it off to two competitions and might try one more. It’s all for fun and even an honorable mention is a joy. Robbie’s review was beautiful, wasn’t it? She writes so well. And you’re too funny, Resa. Thanks for your lovely comment and support. Love it!

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      1. Yahoo!
        I hope you win something. Yes, I agree, it’s for fun, but a $$$ prize $$$ is not painful.

        I always wanted to win an award for costume design, but it wasn’t in the cards. Although being nominated came with some nice perks.

        Robbie’s review is marvellous. Robbie is Marvellous. This is a perfect blog to begin the tour.

        I like that different creatures will be hi-lit in each stop of the tour; great idea.

        Congratulations, Diana! 🌟🌟🌟

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        1. The cash prizes are minimal, but I have a nice gold-colored medal and a certificate. Lol. It’s the recognition of the hard work that I most value.

          How cool that you were nominated. You’re in the big leagues, so that’s significant! And glad there were some perks too.

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          1. Excellent!
            Also, the post looks great. I find if the page looks great, I want to read.
            I suppose that’s why I don’t use the reader.
            Everything is the same, generic.
            How can I feel something is new, exciting, unusual, different, etc, in the same boring set up that everyone gets.

            Well that’s just me.
            Thank you for the beautiful post!

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        1. Oh my, here we go again, gushing over the male characters. LOL! The Autumn Prince is rather yummy. Erith always wears black, but the Charmed gowns and hairdos are totally over the top! ❤

          And your art is the tops!

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          6. Yes, but there’s so much it can’t do and will never be able to do. It’s a tool that relies on what’s been done before and that means that it can’t be original.

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    1. Robbie writes fabulous reviews, JT. I’m honored that she enjoyed the book. And I’ll take Games of Thrones (nice!), though this one quickly veers away from the human world into the magic realms. Thanks for stopping by to check out the book!

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  21. Robbie writes fabulous reviews, JT. I’m honored that she enjoyed the book. And I’ll take Games of Thrones (nice!), though this one quickly veers away from the human world into the magic realms. Thanks for stopping by to check out the book!

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    2. I decided to go with a short tour, Balroop, and I’m so glad I did. I hope the content will continue to feel fresh. Thank you so much for stopping by Robbie’s and checking out her review. It’s fabulous and I couldn’t be happier. Have a beautiful afternoon, my friend. Hugs.

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    1. Thanks so much for swinging by, Denise. And thank you for your wonderful review too. It’s been fun to kick off the tour at Robbie’s, and I can’t wait to share more about the characters with each stop. See you soon! Hugs.

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    1. I’m looking forward to spending the day (or two) with you, Debby, and introducing Nobbin. 🙂 Robbie was so kind to kick off the tour and share her wonderful review. I’m curious about what you think too, but no rush. I’m just enjoying the kindness all around. Have a great day, my friend, and Happy Reading. ❤ ❤

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          2. I notice that there are a lot of writers in our community who add paranormal elements to their stories, but not many pure fantasy writers. It makes the support extra special.

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  26. Robbie, I loved Diana’s book so much! I think she channeled the land of faery when she wrote the Tale of the Season’s Weaver. I also enjoyed your review. Every book of Diana’s is my favorite fantasy read. LOL!

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    1. You’re so funny, Colleen, but you do have a way of making me smile (or dance around the living room). Lol. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book, and thank you for steering me toward lots of great information on the land of faery. ❤ Robbie’s review was amazing and it’s been a fun day. I’m looking forward to my day with you too!

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by Robbie’s and for the kind comment, Bernadette. What a lovely way to polish off a busy day. Robbie’s review was just wonderful and I can’t thank her enough. I truly hope you enjoy the read and get hours of magical entertainment. Hugs. ❤

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  28. Thank you so much for stopping by Robbie’s and for the kind comment, Bernadette. What a lovely way to polish off a busy day. Robbie’s review was just wonderful and I can’t thank her enough. I truly hope you enjoy the read and get hours of magical entertainment. Hugs. ❤

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Yvette. I’m delighted that you’ll give the book a try. Robbie’s review warmed my heart and gave me a great start to this little tour. I hope you enjoy the read. Have a beautiful week. ❤

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    2. Thanks so much for taking the time to swing by Robbie’s and leave such a lovely comment, Terri. I’m tickled that you’re about to start! I hope the story brings you a few hours of entertainment. You might need a cup of cocoa while you read. 🙂 Hugs, my friend. ❤

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    2. It was fun preparation, Barb, though I’ll admit to being a little overwhelmed by the vast variety of lore across the globe. Trying to turn it into something cohesive for a single story was daunting. Once that happened, it was all pure fun. Thanks for swinging by Robbie’s to read. Have a gorgeous day!

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    1. That works, Chris. It’s definitely a wintery read. I know that you’ve written books taking advantage of S. African lore, so I imagine you know how fun it is to explore. That’s for stopping by Robbie’s and adding to the fun! Have a great day. ❤

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  34. That works, Chris. It’s definitely a wintery read. I know that you’ve written books taking advantage of S. African lore, so I imagine you know how fun it is to explore. That’s for stopping by Robbie’s and adding to the fun! Have a great day. ❤

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Miriam. Robbie’s review was beautiful and it’s been so fun to kick the tour off at her place. I hope you enjoy the read. Have a beautiful afternoon. Hugs, my friend.

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  37. Congratulations, Diana! I am looking forward to reading this book. Roberta wrote an enticing review and I also know your work.

    I thought this excerpt from Tale of the Weaver’s Season by D. Wallace Peach was absolutely captivating. From the moment I read about the silver stag with antlers “wide enough to cradle the moon,” I was hooked. The imagery is breathtaking, vivid enough to feel the icy wind cutting through the meadow or to see the haunting figure of the white wraith emerging from the storm. Every detail brought the scene to life, from the frost crusting on Lothar’s beard to the ominous silence of the enchanted forest.

    What struck me most was the balance between beauty and danger. The prose is as sharp as the winter air it describes, and I could feel the hunters’ desperation as they faced not only the brutal cold but also forces beyond their understanding. Lothar’s struggle resonated deeply with me—his sense of duty to his village clashing with his respect for the supernatural boundaries. It made me question what I would do in his place: risk angering the charmed to provide for my family or retreat, empty-handed but alive?

    The dialogue felt authentic, each word revealing more about the characters. I could hear Connovir’s youthful impatience and Petrar’s pragmatic determination. Their arguments added tension, and I found myself holding my breath, waiting to see if they would defy Lothar’s warnings and tempt fate.

    The sense of foreboding was woven seamlessly throughout. I felt the forest watching, its silence heavy with magic, and the wraith’s scream echoed in my mind long after I finished reading. This passage pulled me completely into its world and left me eager to follow Lothar’s journey, to see how he would navigate the thin line between survival and reverence for the charmed. It’s a masterful opening that promises a story full of tension, beauty, and the unknown.

    5Stars from me for this Intro alone 😉

    Looking forward to your book tour, Diana.

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    1. What a wonderful “review” of the opening scene, Patricia. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and especially how it made you feel. You highlighted so many aspects that I tried to convey, especially the tension between respecting the charmed forces and providing for their families. The book pivots after chapter one to Erith’s story, but this lays the groundwork for all the trouble to come. I’m so honored that you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by Robbie’s to read, and thank you again for the wonderful comment. Have a gorgeous day, my friend. ❤

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    1. Thank you, Sally. Robbie’s a wonderful host and always so professional and well prepared. It was a pleasure to start the tour here with her and her review. And thank you again for reading and sharing your early review. That was a wonderful jump start for the book! Have a beautiful day, my friend. Hugs.

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  39. First of all, a wonderful shout out to Robbie, Diana and i couldn’t agree more with her seeming like she has 70 projects happening all at once! I haven’t a clue how she does so much and has so much diversity in her work.

    It’s fascinating to me how you drew from so many cultures and countries and the research you did to weave this delightful story together. It’s captivating and I love how you describe her writing as painting a picture with such beautiful imagery. Congratulations on your first awesome tour. Robbie did a spectacular job, I agree!

    ❤️🙌🏽👏

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    1. Thanks so much, Cindy, for mentioning my shout out for Robbie. It’s my longest intro of the tour because she has soooo much going on in soooo many different areas. Multi-talented for sure. I tried to touch on everything and I’m sure I didn’t capture it all.

      And thanks for checking out the tour post. It was a blast to kick off the tour here and share how the lore for the story came together. Crafting my own mythology was one of the fun parts of writing the book. Hugs, my friend.

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      2. You’re welcome and you did a great job giving credit where credit is due. And she did a great job highlighting you as well. I’m so fascinated by how you actually formulate these ideas and manifest them. Such an art and labor of love
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        2. There’s usually something human going on – in this case the power of the stories we tell ourselves – self-fulfilling prophesies that we live up to, even when they don’t work for us. And what happens when we grasp our personal power. The rest … all pure imaginative fun.

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          2. I thought so too. I tried to categorize it as YA on Amazon, but they wouldn’t let me unless I designated it as for readers under 18. I didn’t want to do that. I put YA and coming of age in the “tags.”

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    2. Thank you, Cindy, for your kind comment. I appreciate Diana’s lovely introduction very much. I say I don’t read a lot of fantasy but actually I have read The Chronicles of Narnia and all of Tolkien’s books so my claim isn’t really true. Perhaps I should say I read great fantasy instead. Diana’s book is a delight.

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      1. You’re so very welcome, Robbie and it is very much deserved. I think it’s fair to say you love everything in print and it is very clear her book captured your heart as it has mine from the prologue and your review. 💕

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  40. Every line reads like a slice of nature’s poetry, and your haunting visuals immediately form a canvas of words, creating a unique landscape. I love how you combined lots of different types of folklore for this book. I could feel that great animal as it felt that arrow. Just amazing writing.

    A beautiful post, Roberta. Diana, I love what you had to say about Robbie, too. She is truly amazing. A multi-talented artist indeed. Sometimes, I wonder what she can not do and how she finds the time to do what she does. Truly amazing. Blessings to you both!

    What a lovely start to your tour, and I can’t wait to start reading this book. Thank you both!

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    1. Thanks so much for the beautiful comment, Joni. This first scene (and chapter) is a little different from the rest of the book, but it sets the stage for all that will follow. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’m honored that you’ll be giving the book a try.

      And thanks for mentioning my post about Robbie. She’s a dynamo, isn’t she? I get tired just reading about all she manages to accomplish. Thank goodness she takes holidays too. 🙂

      Have a lovely day, my friend. Hugs.

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  41. A happy new year, and a very entertaining new book. Just right for the current darker days. I also usually read less fantasy. But this book sounds interesting enough to make an exception. 😉 Thanks for sharing this amazing review, Robbie! Best wishes, Michael

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s to check out my new book, Michael. Robbie’s a wonderful host and her review was a winner. I couldn’t be happier. Have a marvelous day, my friend, and Happy Reading!

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  42. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s to check out my new book, Michael. Robbie’s a wonderful host and her review was a winner. I couldn’t be happier. Have a marvelous day, my friend, and Happy Reading!

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  43. Wonderful review, Robbie. I look forward to learning more about the characters and Diana’s process writing this story. I have already purchased it and it is on my kindle waiting for me to finish the commitments I have right now.

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    2. Thanks so much for stopping by Robbie’s, Carla, and for checking out her wonderful review. It was so kind of her to get it done quickly and to kick off the start of the tour for me. She has a lot of engaging followers! I hope you enjoy the read whenever you get to it–hopefully while basking in some sunshine. Hugs.

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  46. I wanted to swing back, Robbie, and thank you for being such a lovely host and for all your kind comments. Your blog was the perfect place to kick off the tour. Please call on me the next time you have a launch so I can reciprocate. Hugs.

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    1. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, Robbie’s, Olga. I’m relieved that you’re hearing great things! Lol. This blogging community is being very kind to me. Have a wonderful week ahead. Hugs.

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  49. A wonderful, in-depth review of a book I’m eager to read (my copy should arrive soon). Diana’s a magnificent writer and I know I’m in for a real treat once I get my hands on this book. I’ve been a lover of fantasy since my introduction to Tolkien at age twelve, so Diana’s work is right up my alley. Thanks, Robbie, for hosting Diana and for your compelling review. 😊

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    2. Hi Mike! Again. Lol. You’re so good to me for following the tour and leaving such kind comments along the way. Robbie’s blog was the best place to kick off the tour, and I’m so grateful for her review – always well thought out and cognizant of the underlying themes. I’ve been thinking of you today with “that guy” taking office. Hang in there. <3<3

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