Lela markham is the pen name of an alaskan writer and blogger, author of the willow branch, the daermad cycle book 1, a fantasy novel. A healer must mend a fractured kingdom and bring two enemy races together before a greater enemy destroys them both. Please welcome todays guest, author and blogger lela markham. This is a description for pivot of fate, written by lela markham. Alaska is a grand adventure like none other with a culture that embraces summer adventure and. Lela markham is the author of the willow branch, book one of the daermad cycle. Lela markham published book 2 of the daermad cycle in march 2016. Your book, the willow branch book one of the daermad cycle, is coming out in october.
I first became interested in lela markham s books in a chat room session. For other books by lela markham, view lela markham s smashwords author profile page. The willow branch the daermad cycle book 1 kindle edition by. Hi there lela, great to have you here with us today, were really looking forward to what you have to say. Alaskas grand adventure of outdoor extremes provides lots of fodder for writing fictional adventures during our long cold dark winters. An interview with lela markham cass mcmaincass mcmain. The book is available now as an ebook but comes out in paperback on 25th of november though you might actually be able to get it a bit earlier than that. Discover book depositorys huge selection of markham books online. I interviewed her about this, and here is what she told me. And, from the looks of it, she is not done with this series by a long shot. Mostly working the speculative fiction realm, her characterdriven tales draw you into atmospheric realms of imagination. The willow branch by lela markham is a good example of how a fantasyadventure book should be written. The raven rises as the ones dragon falls padraigs quest to heal the fractured kingdom of celdrya seems at an end as tamyss life hangs by a thread.
Multigenre author lela markham is entering into the ya market with the first book in what ifwasnt series. Net archive search books by rating android app menu. Epic fantasy series authors tend toward longarc storytelling. Her first published book the willow branch begins an exploration of the. It is full of thrilling adventure and enough action to fill anyones need for it. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. The writers process butt in the chair, hands on the keyboard.
Opening scene of published the willow branch an epic celtic fantasy with christian influences that portrays a richly drawn world of people who live real lives in. Lela markham is the pen name of an alaskan novelist who was raised in a home built of books. Several of us had responded to her questions on society in the aftermath of an attack on our country. Top genres romance fiction fantasy young adult contemporary.
Shane delaney, a burnedout mercenary with a troubled past, returns home to smalltown kansas to heal his scars and quiet his demons, not planning to stay long enough for. Lela markham and her novel, the willow branch kristin. Her first published book the willow branch begins an exploration of the world of daermad where a fractured kingdom leaves two races vulnerable to destruction by a third and opens the opportunity to mend old wounds. Her first published book the willow branch begins an exploration of the world of daermad where a fractured kingdom leaves two races vulnerable to destruction by a third and opens the.
There are all sorts of reasons to write a political satire right now, in 2017, but main reason is that its better to laugh than to cry about the condition of the nation. Shell be sharing about the writers process, as well as some tips and lessons learned through the tough school of experience. Chronicles of xax, by ted cross the purple morrow, by dyane forde wolfs bayne, by dyane forde scifi fey, by mike lee starfire, by mike lee dr. The epic fantasy started in the willow branch continues. The author did a good job of developing a story that was full of different plot lines and twist. Her new release is mirklin wood, the second book in her daermad cycle.
Home an opening insecurity draft author interviews author mailing list blog hop articles courage. Her insights impelled me to pick up her books, including preordering her newest book to be released tomorrow, the 15th of. Raised in a house built of books, alaska novelist lela markham told stories as soon as she could talk. Lela drew inspiration from celtic mythology, alaskan raven legends and the bible to craft a tale of war, faith and reconciliation. Youll also find the deals on books by lela markham. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. The willow branch, by lela markham mirklin wood, lela markham the shard, by ted cross lord fish. I havent yet finished reading the entire book, but her celtic high fantasy novel the willow branch is truly fascinating so far. Lela markham writer lela markham publishing linkedin. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. In a medieval world, history and literature are transmitted orally by bards and folk sitting round fires in the evening. Its possible you may find a newer edition of this book there.
The willow branch the daermad cycle book 1 by markham, lela. Its refreshing to find a book that returns to the beauty of high. A healer must mend a fractured kingdom and bring two enemy races together before a greater enemy. To say that i look forward to markhams next in this series is a severe.
Lela markham is the author of the willow branch, life as we knew it, fantasy, apocalyptic. Life as we knew it transformation project book 1 by lela markham. Today is the launch of gathering in book 5 of transformation project series. An alaskan writer raised in a house built of books. Meet lela markham, a writer i know from authonomy, who will be publishing her fantasy novel soon. A century later an army amasses against the warring remains of the kingdom as prophesy sends a halfelven.
Lela markham has created a fascinating fantasy world, in which a halfelfhalfhuman herbman padraig sets on an exciting adventure in. See more ideas about ebooks, christian and free kindle books. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. The willow branch started as one really long book that i decided to break into a. Tonight we have a special guest in the form of scififantasy author lela markham, as she talks to us about her books and what fires up her engines to motivate her as a writer. Lela markham author of life as we knew it goodreads.
Born and raised in a rugged climate by a pair of voracious readers, lela started writing when she was 12 and will, if pressed, scribble story details on the backs of grocery receipts. The willow branch daermad cycle book 1 fiction, breakwater harbor books, 2014. Fate took prince maryn by surprise, leaving celdrya to tear itself apart. Lela has been a journalist, worked in the mental health field and is currently works for the state of alaska, but her avocation has always been storyteller. The willow branch by lela markham is a good example of how a fantasy adventure book should be written it is full of thrilling adventure and enough action to fill anyone s need for it. The author did a good job of developing a story that was full of different plot lines and twist in addition, it takes place on two time lines even with this it. I have yet to read this book as i want to read the willow branch, the first book in this series. Lela has been a journalist, worked in the mental health field, and currently works for the state of alaska, but her avocation has always been storyteller. Daermad cycle a healer must mend a fractured kingdom and bring. This months blog is an interview with fantasy novelist, lela markham whose novel the willow branch is the first in a series set in a mythical kingdom. Lela markham is the pen name of an alaskan novelist who was raised in a home built. Breakwater harbor books is an independent author imprint that is dedicated to its.
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