Exiles of Dal Ryeas

Can't believe I haven't been here since 1/20! So much has gone on in my life it's hard to know where to begin. Ok, who am I kidding - I can hardly wait to tell this.

My debut novel, Exiles of Dal Ryeas was released on September 24th by Strategic Book Group. What has me excited is that it's a traditional publication - no vanity press here - albiet from a small publishing house (that does have a vanity wing, to be sure - that's how they make money) and they are being really helpful in publicizing the book, but I still gotta let everyone know on my own too!

You can get this on Amazon.com or on Barnes and Noble.com and even at the publisher's website . I am really happy that the book shows up on Amazon.com since between them and Barnes and Noble.com I have spent countless hours looking at and buying my favorite reads there. I also love going to bookstores like Borders and our own local Joseph-Beth Booksellers, for those unique brick and mortar bookstore moments. I really hope I get to do some book signings!

I wrote this book a while ago, and then put it away. When I agented my friend's book with this publisher - "Don't Call Me Cookie" by Vanessa Pasiadis, my agent felt encouraged to take out Dal Ryeas and send it off. They accepted it, printed it and it's out there in the world. It's really exciting.

Here is what the press release said:

As civil war looms across Dal Ryeas, and the world can barely maintain its fragile peace, Mark and Lisa Harrison are swept up in a maelstrom and forced along a dark course. Their sister Diana, along with their mysterious guardians, Lauren and Ric, set out on their own journey to rescue Mark and Lisa from danger. Once on Dal Ryeas, they find King Tarq and his enchantress Carr on the verge of battle with their relentless foes, Princess Killia and the sorcerer Sindelar, for the fate of the world.

Does the Harrisons’ arrival tip the balance in Dal Ryeas? Can the exiles return to their torn land and recapture everything they've lost? Only time and the powerful “Tal” will reveal the secrets of the Exiles of Dal Ryeas.

I have to admit, I had a lot of fun writing this and am already in the process of planning a couple of sequels - one tales of the Dal Ryean realm and another a direct sequel to this book. That is as soon as I finish writing my fantasy murder-mystery too. All that old creativity is back with a vengeance!