Week 22 - Epic Fantasy

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I so much enjoyed writing fantasy last week that I'm going to dive right back into another fantasy subgenre - epic fantasy. My new novel is called Of Seas & Crowns, and here's what it's all about:
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​​The tale of an evil queen arriving to destroy the world has long been the fodder for myth and legend in the greater kingdoms of Solland. For centuries, the kingdoms have coexisted, sometimes peacefully, sometimes not, under the rules of the Davmore Accord, which has governed both the magicals and mortals under its aegis. However, when an outside force arrives in Solland, the broken Accord allows for a crack in the protective armor of the barrier. Rumors swirl throughout the land that the child of legend has arrived and that the magical denizens of the world will face destruction.
 
When the kings and queens meet in council, the selkie ruler, Caitrìona, is chosen to be the heroine to face the child, and is imbued with the forces from each seat of magic. However, the legends mention a girl, and it turns out to be a young boy—Queen Caitrìona’s worst fear after she lost her son in a horrific accident five years ago. Can she defeat the child who could kill them all, or will her still-broken heart get in the way of victory?

​I'm also going to be taking my show on the road - I'll be heading to California this week and will be spending the next three weeks with my parents, who live there. So, expect to see some new locations when I get to reading the excerpt on Sunday. Have a great week, everyone!