Fall into New stories
— The Mother —
Releasing on November 8th, 2024, M. R. Moraine's highly anticipated follow-up to The Son delves into the story of Saleal. As the author puts it, “Saleal became a way more important character than I expected and I needed to tell her story.”
Now, we get to follow her as she begins her journey into the greater world of Nevertold, uncovering her origins and her path forward.
Synopsis
The Manyari are on a journey to find their next Chieftess. To earn this title, nine girls from nine tribes must compete in the Ascendant’s Path, a series of trials to prove their worthiness to lead.
Saleal, a rebellious and skillful girl from the arid plateaus of Panocua, enters the trials with one goal: to prove she is the best. She will rely on her talents to face the challenges ahead, overcoming the elements themselves and fighting anything that stands in her way. As the trials unfold, friendships blossom, sacrifices are made, and each girl will discover her true self.
When a new Chieftess is crowned, the journey will continue as the Manyari forge a new life deeper into the Greater Wilds, facing challenges where there are no guides or guarantees. In the unknown, the strongest will rise, uplifting the Manyari people to greatness.
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Friends of Lovely Woods
During our time at the MadEx convention in Madison, Wisconsin, we had the pleasure of meeting Justin Rose, the talented author of the Tales of Rehavan book series.
If you love fantasy and mythology, if you love stories that will grasp your soul and drag you along in the wake of their passing, if you love the towering grandeur of godly wrath and the intimate, quiet moments of ordinary people savoring their ordinary lives, if you enjoy laughter and tears, if you enjoy beautiful soundtracks and powerful acting, then The Fall of Ingway was made for you.
A paired set of Audio Drama and Illustrated Script, The Fall of Ingway Kickstarter will offer jewel cased USB cassettes of a long-form, full cast audio production as well as beautiful, Deluxe Hardcover versions of the script in beautiful dust jacketed hardcovers with original cover and interior art.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinrose/the-fall-of-ingway-a-fantasy-audio-drama
If that sounds like something up your alley, check out the Kickstarter, sign up for updates, and get ready to support Justin and his team of actors starting November 1, 2024, as they create something truly wonderful and unique.
LOVELY WOODS AT MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Second time, Feeling Fine!
Lovely Woods was fortunate enough to be at the MN Renaissance Festival again, and this time the weather cooperated! We've never watched the forecast so closely, but luckily, the rain stayed away, giving us a beautiful weekend.
Avilee and her Journal
C. E. Linares was there with her debut novel, Valkys of the Greater Wilds! She was dressed up as the Avilee of Worfaren one day, but the second day she was sporting some regal purples. People were very responsive to her book and she was the top seller one of the days. Congrats to her and we can’t wait to see what she her upcoming book in her own series next year!
One more time…
We had the pleasure of sharing a tent with our good friend and fellow author, Amanda Meuwissen. Together, we brought books to all of you—lovers of art in all its forms and fans of a good fantasy book. We hope to make the cut again next year and see you all with even more books to share!
