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Subplots and Storylines – July 2017

Tracey Dyck 33 Comments

(I almost wrote 2018, you guys. Scary.)

Hello! Whew, it feels like a massive party has been happening around here, what with the fantastically epic SilmAwards going on! I hope you’ve been having as much with it as I have. (If you missed it, click HERE to check out who won the Wisest Counselor Silmaril.) The awards take a break over this weekend, but then on Monday, the next post will go live!

If you’re looking for a schedule of the awards presentations, Deborah has a handy one right here.

In the meantime, S&S is coming to you a week early. “What!” you say. “July isn’t over yet!” I know, but in a matter of days I depart for Realm Makers (which will require a recap post, trust me). And after that’s over, I’ll be away on family holidays and shan’t return to the internet until sometime during the first full week of August. Hence the early post.

July thus far has been a little less crazy than previous months. We celebrated Canada’s 150th and my dad’s birthday. One afternoon, I went out for a spontaneous coffee date with two friends I hadn’t caught up with in a long time, and it was good to step away from writing for a couple of hours. I spent a fun day shopping in the city with my mom and sisters. The week after that, I took my brother to the city too, and we enjoyed shopping, watching Spider-Man Homecoming, having milkshakes, and listening to a super long, super amazing playlist he put together for my novel The Brightest Thread. (I love my family, guys.)

Another highlight was strawberry picking. Come on, who doesn’t love getting down on their hands and knees between the rows and hunting down the brightest, reddest berries? But the best part is eating them afterward. Strawberries everywhere–with cream and sugar, with ice cream, with yogurt, with cake, with waffles and whipped cream, with French toast. EVERYTHING. Strawberries have a way of making it feel like summer (so does pea shelling, which we’ve also been doing).

(*looks at above paragraphs* Apparently I can talk about food for just as long as I can talk about life happenings. Ha.)

Oh! Before we move on, I have to share one of the biggest things that happened this month. You know how I applied for college this fall? Well, recently I was told that I was put on the waiting list–I would have to wait a full year to get in. Needless to say, I was disappointed. But all the delays in my life thus far have ended up being really good things, and God has used them to take me down better paths than I had set out for myself. So I was resigned to spend a year working at my job, trying to get my writing out there, and seeing what unexpected opportunities God might bring my way.

But a week after getting that email, I got another one saying I’ve been accepted after all! A few students dropped out, making room for me this fall! Classes start at the end of August (which is ridiculously close, you guys). It’s a two year course in business administration. I never would have thought of taking something like this, but I’ve come to realize that a) this can help me start a financially stable career, and b) this will also help me in the writing/publishing field, because authors are essentially small business owners! Anyway, this is a big answer to prayer! And life is going to be changing yet again in just over a month.

On the Screen

Yep, you guessed it again: more Once Upon a Time. Still slowly going through seasons 2, 3, and 5. After a decidedly blegh episode in season 5 (called Ruby Slippers, for those who may be wondering), the season is looking up again. Or rather, looking very bleak for the characters, but much more exciting for me. Can’t wait to see the last few episodes!

I mentioned it above, but I must say it again: I saw Spider-Man Homecoming in theaters and LOVE LOVE LOVED IT! There was a tad more language than I expected, but other than that, this was the perfect Spidey flick. I love Tom Holland’s performance, because we finally have a Peter Parker who looks and acts exactly like a high school teenager. Don’t get me wrong, Andrew Garfield was fantastic (and Tobey McGuire . . . eh, he gets points for being cheesy and nostalgic), but Tom Holland brings out the things that make Spider-Man Spider-Man.


The movie was funny, endearing, down-to-earth, and still had its intense moments. I was literally on the edge of my seat near the end. That plot twist. Wow. And it was so great having Tony Stark around for a bit. I love seeing him play mentor. The villain had a more grounded/realistic backstory than some, the high school dynamics were the best, and Ned was a hilarious best friend/”guy in the chair.”

I wish I had a more cohesive mini review to share, but my thoughts are all over the place. It’s one of those movies I have to see again!

On the Page

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz
Probably the best Alex Rider book yet! It still feels like a kid playing James Bond, but this book had a more complex plot. I think Alex is growing up. He discovered more about his father, was faced with some pretty difficult choices, and had to get out of even worse scrapes than before. My favorite scene was near the beginning when he’s stuck in a flooding prison cell in Venice! Kind of reminded me of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation a little bit.
Four stars.
Solitary by Travis Thrasher (audio book)
I read started reading the Solitary Tales back in 2013. I remember loving it back then. The writing style isn’t particularly beautiful or complex, but that’s why it’s so easy to fly through. Listening to the audio book over the last couple months (what can I say? my drive to work is too short), I couldn’t speed through the story, but it was cool to “reread it” now that I know how the whole story ends.
I’d forgotten how dark and hopeless it gets, but I don’t mind because I know that Chris, the main character, is embarking on a journey to find light. Even if he doesn’t know it by the final page of book one. Meanwhile, the web of secrets strung over the little town of Solitary is intriguing and terrifying. It’s still suspenseful the second time around, because I don’t remember all the ins and outs.
Anyway, back to the audio format: four stars for this one. The book itself gets five stars, but I enjoyed the narrator of the last audio book I listened to (Crazy Dangerous) more.
Reapers by Bryan Davis

I’m in the middle of it right now, and expect to finish before I leave. I’ll have more thoughts to share in next month’s S&S post, but for now I’ll say that the pace is picking up, and I’m quite enjoying myself! Phoenix is a very different protagonist than most of Bryan Davis’s. He’s still principled, but not to the extent of someone like Billy Bannister or Adrian Masters or Nathan Shepherd. (Although I’m still figuring Phoenix out, so don’t take that as my final say on the matter.) I look forward to seeing where the second half of the book goes!

On the Writing Desk

As you know, the Silmarillion Awards have been going on this month, which sort of counts as writing–at least part of it.

Other than that, I clocked my writing time again this month: about 30 hours spent writing and/or editing The Brightest Thread. As I edited, I wrote in a few new scenes and added touches of description, contributing another 6,665 words to the manuscript. Now it stands at precisely 68,727 words. Not quite as close to my 70k goal as I wanted, but at this point that’s all I have in me to add. After days of slow progress, including taking my laptop along on the drive to and from church a few Sundays, just to get more writing time in, it’s a relief to be done!

I think The Brightest Thread is the strongest novel I’ve written to date, despite the fact that it’s also the shortest. I’m excited to pitch it next week and see what kind of feedback it gets! Even an unfavorable reaction is a learning experience, so it’s impossible to lose out.

In other writing-related doings, I finished up session 12 of The Creative Way (the writing course by Ted Dekker I’m slowly going through). I also designed business cards and wrote up a one sheet for the conference!

Farewell for now, my friends!

Although I’ll be using the internet whilst at the conference, after that I’ll be unplugging for a week. You won’t see me around here for a little while. However, I hope to schedule a few posts to go up during my absence, so it won’t be completely quiet on Adventure Awaits.

One of the scheduled posts will be for the end of the SilmAwards on July 29th. All of you are welcome to join in as well with your own posts (blog or otherwise) to celebrate all things Tolkien and fantasy! There are no rules. Feel free to write a tribute to Tolkien, pen an ode to Samwise Gamgee, start a discussion about favorite elements of fantasy, share a collection of quotes, include a gif or two (or three hundred) from Lord of the Rings, make a list of favorite fantasy novels, or whatever you like! (Remember to use #SilmAwards2017 on social media!) I’ll catch up on it all when I return.

Take care, my friends! I look forward to sharing my adventures with you! And if any of you are coming to Realm Makers–I’ll see you there.

How has your July been? I hope you’re having a fantastic summer. Bet you’re craving strawberries now, thanks to me.  If you’ve seen Spider-Man Homecoming, what did you think of it?

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Silmarillion Awards – Vote for the Wisest Counselor

Tracey Dyck 20 Comments

Welcome back to the second phase of the 2017 Silmarillion Awards! Last week was a barrelful of fun* as your nominations came pouring in. So many worthy characters were named, so many marvelous fantasy novels were discussed. Are your TBR piles toppling over yet? Mine is definitely reaching its tipping point!

*A barrelful of dwarves, that is! . . . Ahem, that was supposed to be a vague Barrels out of Bond reference.

We’ve tallied up the nominations and seconds (and thirds and fourths and fifths and so on), and only the top five characters in each category have moved into the voting round. If you missed the first round of action, here’s the infographic Deborah made:

As you can see, the voting period is open from today, July 10th, until Friday, July 14th. So be sure to make your way around to all the blogs to read about the top five contenders in each category. And there’s another reason you’ll want to visit everyone: there’s an epic scavenger hunt taking place!

Each of the ten blogs will include the phrase of a poem somewhere in their posts. It’s your job to gather all ten phrases (in the correct order!) and submit them in the voting form. Doing so will enter you into a giveaway for the Grand Prize! I don’t know about you, but that map of Middle Earth, One Ring, and copy of Aratar, Peredhil, and Halflings, Oh My! look delightful.
This is your first stop along the scavenger hunt, and here is the phrase you’ll want to write down:

Three great jewels (though for our purposes, ten)

Then click on the text to head to your second stop.
While we’re talking about giveaways, congratulations to Athelas H. for winning the one hosted here during the nomination phase! You’ve won a paperback copy of Alora: The Wander Jewel by Tamie Dearen and e-book copies of Evangeline, Eun Na and the Phantom, and Foxtails by Erica Laurie. Athelas, the email address you submitted in the Rafflecopter didn’t work, so please send Jenelle an email at Jenelle.L.Schmidt [at] gmail [dot] com. She’ll make sure your prize gets to you!
All right! Now to the moment you’ve all been scrolling down for! Drumroll, please . . .

The top five nominations for the Wisest Counselor Silmaril are:

Puddleglum from The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis: This gloomy Marsh-Wiggle may expect the worst in any given situation, but he’s actually more cheerful than his pessimistic kin. His common sense and steadfast presence keep his young friends on track even in the darkest of times. A bit of a “wet blanket,” he is nevertheless prepared for rain and ruin. Which, when you’re on a quest of great import, is a good quality to have.

Professor Hamilton from Dragons in Our Midst by Bryan Davis: A man of stalwart faith and honorable lineage, this teacher is a mentor in every sense of the word. His sound advice provides a staying anchor and a guiding rudder for those under his care, even going so far as to affect their eternities. Not only does he offer wisdom, but he is a living example of those unshakeable convictions in action. His friends would do well to follow in his footsteps.

Prince of Farthestshore (a.k.a. Aethelbald) from Tales of Goldstone Wood by Anne Elisabeth Stengl: Kind. Strong. Faithful. True. Those are just a few words to describe Prince Aethelbald. He is relentless in his pursuit of those he loves. He doesn’t look the part of a Prince Charming, but there is far more to him than what meets the eye. And while you may not always want to hear what he has to say, it never fails to be exactly what you need.

Beana from Tales of Goldstone Wood by Anne Elisabeth Stengl: Beana isn’t who you would expect to be a voice of wisom. In fact, she’s a stubborn goat. (Though she may also be something more.) But her stouthearted courage, foresight, and protectiveness are precisely the traits a wise counselor needs. Being centuries old doesn’t hurt, either. Whether you need a shoulder to cry on or a bit of tough love, Beana will be there.

Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling: Albus Dumbledore is quite possibly the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen. If he plays his cards close to the vest, it is only because he loves the young people in his charge and would spare them pain if he could. A bit eccentric and secretive, Dumbledore is definitely someone you want on your side, whether you need a powerful wizard or some kind words of encouragement.

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Whew! That’s quite the impressive list from which to pick! Who will you vote for? (Be sure to hit submit when you’re done.) And don’t forget to click on the first line of that poem and embark on that scavenger hunt!

Feel free to discuss everything in the comments! Which characters you’re torn between (all of them, right?), who you end up voting for and why, and whether you’ll cast the One Ring into the fire if you win it.

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Subplots and Storylines – June 2017

Tracey Dyck 35 Comments

What ho, questing June bugs! I’m pretty sure June was struck by lightning when the particle accelerator exploded, because it went by in a flash.*

*Ahem. Lame reference to The Flash show. I couldn’t resist. Also I have no idea why you are June bugs today. I had coffee this morning, so I guess you have my cup of joe to thank for the offbeat humor.

Happy Canada 150, by the way, to all my fellow Canadians!
(graphic made by little sis, lostfairy)

It’s crazy! We just flipped the calendar page yesterday, didn’t we? And now we have to flip it again? I’m constantly amazed at just how much can transpire in just thirty days.

The month started off with Rooglewood Press announcing their fourth and final fairy tale retelling contest: Five Poisoned Apples! I have yet to develop even a sliver of an idea, but I would love to enter later on this year. That cover is drop dead gorgeous. A few friends of mine are starting to work on some seriously incredible entries too, from what I’ve heard.

Some of my college classmates and I spoke at an elementary school chapel, even though college is over by now. It was supposed to be our teacher’s thing, but we students had come up with the lesson before grad, so some of us decided to participate anyway, even though we weren’t required to be there. Lots of fun! The best part was an object lesson involving blenders.

Afterwards, I spent the day catching up with a dear friend. Pizza in the park, rants about the trials of customer service, smoothies, and a heart to heart = my kind of outing.

I somehow managed to lose my voice, but just for a day. A stupid cold lingered all during the month of May, but then it came back over a weekend this June–a weekend I was working, a weekend the store had a big sale . . . so that means trying to talk to lots of customers. The old folks couldn’t hear me, one guy asked if my voice always sounded like that or did I have a cold, and several ladies gave me tips to get rid of it (tea, sleep, a cold drink–I think she meant alcohol??–vitamins, honey, etc.). All in all it was quite amusing, although manning the till was not a good idea.

Later in the month we threw a belated party for my mom’s birthday! I haven’t planned or hosted a party in ages, but it ended up a success anyway, and we had the perfect weather for eating outdoors.

Father’s Day also happened–rather low key this year, but still very good.

This week I took my middle sister to the city for a girls day out. We spent over an hour in a bookstore (I bought The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall and Some Kind of Happiness by Claire Legrand–thank you for the recs, my Goodreads friends! I can’t wait to read these summery slices of goodness) . . . went for pizza . . . explored walking trails in the park because when it smells like rain, it’s the best time for adventures . . . and ended off the day with London fogs and macarons in a cutesy little tea shop while it began pouring outside. A lovely time!

And last but not least, I finally sent in my application for the college I want to go to this fall.

Storylines on the Screen

Once Upon a Time – parts of seasons 2, 3, and 5
Still watching it in three different groups: season 2 with all three siblings, season 3 with my parents and sisters, and season 5 with just my sisters. (I’m reminded of how Neverland is one of the best parts of the show EVER. The character conflict is spot on, and Peter Pan is fantastic.)
Rogue One
My second-ever Star Wars movie–go me! I knew in advance that this would be a feelsy movie. Let’s just say it lived up to those expectations, and maybe even surpassed them. There goes my heart in a million pieces on the floor, guys. Jyn, Cassian, and Bodhi were my favorite characters, so if you’ve seen it, you know why I had to sweep up the pieces! And now I can’t decide whether I like Rogue One or The Force Awakens best.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
I rewatched it with my whole family. It didn’t make me cry this time, but it was still gorgeous. For more thoughts, visit Subplots and Storylines – April 2017.

Storylines on the Page

The Shadow Throne // Jennifer A. Nielsen

Within fifty pages, I was scared for every single character on the good side. I loved how this book–and the whole Ascendance Trilogy–managed to be witty, intense, and still have a heart. As always, Jaron is full of sass and clever plans. At one point, when asked what he has up his sleeve, he replies, “Catastrophic levels of bad behavior.” And that about sums it up.

Okay, but before I move on, it bears mentioning that while I did predict the twist at the end, I still loved this final instalment! If you’re looking for a romping, sarcastic fantasy adventure with a handful of great plot twists, look no further.

The Reluctant Godfather // Allison Tebo

What a delightful, hilarious take on the Cinderella story! Check out my review for more thoughts.

The Raven King // Maggie Stiefvater

(Apparently all the books I read this month have matching titles!)

I’ve had difficulty reviewing all four books in the Raven Cycle, but this one was the hardest. In The Raven King, there’s a sharp dichotomy between the magical prose and subtle character development (which I adore), and the frequent swearing, elements of the occult, and now homosexuality (which I cannot endorse).

Without spoiling who or what, I’ll just say that one of my favorite characters was ruined by the gay relationship added to the book. It was saddening.

The ending was also kind of anticlimactic after all the buildup, but in a way it was supposed to fall a little flat. And yet because of that, it didn’t fall flat enough for a long enough time, because by the very end it felt like pretty much everything was solved. The sacrifices made didn’t have the lasting consequences I expected. Certain threads weren’t wrapped up satisfactorily, either.

But the things I did like are Blue’s very relatable longings/frustrations, her developing relationship with Gansey, Gansey’s backstory, more explanations for magical things, and the way that Maggie Stiefvater made me feel things without outright telling me what to feel. Her prose, while not quite to the level of the previous three books, is downright amazing. Plus the cover is gorgeous.

In conclusion . . . I don’t really have a conclusion. This book left me feeling something, left me thinking about it long after I closed the cover, which is the mark of an impactful book. Now if only I could figure out just what kind of impact it had.

(for a few more thoughts, including some spoilers, check out my Goodreads review)

Storylines on My Own Pages

This was the month I planned to add 50,000 words to The Brightest Thread! To keep myself on track, I logged my progress both in words and in time spent writing. This month, I spent over 43 hours on TBT and added 29,238 words to the manuscript. This brings it up to 62k . . . not quite what I’d aimed for, but it was still the best writing month I’ve had this year!

I continued going through TBT from start to finish, basically retyping a mix of the very first novella draft and the polished novella draft, while adding in new stuff along the way. Buuuut by the time I reached the end, the story was still only 55k long. So I took half a week to read over what I had so far and gain a wider perspective. And then I jumped right back in, working on some spot cleaning sort of editing here and there, incorporating a few small subplots, etc. That’s where I’m at right now.

I originally wanted to get this novel up to an 80-90k length, but considering how I feel like I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel for ideas at the moment–and considering the fast approaching deadline called Realm Makers–I’m aiming for 70k.

It seems a bit low for the genre, but I’ve been scouring lists of typical industry standard wordcounts. YA, it seems, ranges anywhere from 55-80k, though some lists mention the genre is tending to run longer these days. Fantasy in general ranges from 90-120k. My questions is: what about YA fantasy??? A 70,000-word novel ends up under 300 pages, if I estimated that correctly. And I can’t remember the last time I picked up a fantasy novel that small. However, I think that for the sake of having something to pitch at the conference, a 70k novel isn’t bad, and if an agent shows interest but suggests lengthening the book, that can be done at a later date.

(For all of you nonwriters, I’m sorry for the boring stats and wordcounts. Such is the writer life.) (I also apologize for taking longer to reply to comments this month. When I’m focused on something, I’m obsessively focused.)

Anyway, it’s been a very intense month of patchwork writing/editing, and I really, really hope that the result turns out well. It would be nice if I had time to send the story to beta readers before I leave for the conference, but that will have to wait until afterward. In the meantime, my July writing plans are to:

  • write those last 8,000 words
  • do a quick round of editing
  • prepare a pitch (along with written material such as a query letter to hand out)

Farewell to June and hello to July

The first three weeks of July will be full of TBT work and conference prep, and then at last I shall fly to Nevada for Realm Makers!

And here on the blog, I’ll be posting mostly on Mondays instead of Saturdays, because a certain special thing is going on in July, and you all get to be a big part of it!

That’s right, it’s the second annual Silmarillion Awards!

I would explain all the rules here, but this post is getting long enough. Come back on July 3rd, however, and the fun will begin! In the meantime, start thinking of all your favorite fantasy characters!

How was your June? Is it just me, or is summer just flashing by? (Oops, another Flash pun. After finishing the second season last month, I must be suffering withdrawal.) How many of you will I see at Realm Makers? How many of you are pumped for the Silmarillion Awards?!

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Book Review & Blog Tour: The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo

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We interrupt the regular posting schedule with a special broadcast! (Ahem, you must read that in a radio announcer voice. It’s required.)

Today, it is my honor and privilege to be a part of The Reluctant Godfather blog tour and giveaway! I recently got to read Allison Tebo’s delightful little spin on Cinderella, and let me tell you, folks: you want to read this. I’ll tell you why in my own words in just a minute, but first, here is the official blurb:

About the Book:

A humorous and magical re-telling of Cinderella from a unique perspective.

Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care…a cinder girl and a charming prince.

A royal ball presents Burndee with the brilliant solution of how to make his wards happy with the least amount of effort. He’ll arrange a meeting and hope the two fall in love.

Sounds fun, doesn’t it? That’s because it is! This is a story you could read in one sitting, like a slice of fluffy chocolate cake baked by Burndee himself. It’s a light, rollicking adventure seasoned with a generous helping of humor (one of my favorite things in a story) and a sweet dash of heart. So without further ado, let’s get into a review/summary of my thoughts.

The Plot

I don’t think I’ve ever read a Cinderella retelling from the perspective of the fairy godmother–er, godfather, in this case. That instantly gave the tale a fresh twist! While the main structure of the plot follows most of the dance steps one would expect of a Cinderella story, Allison deftly weaves them together in a different way. A way that’s slightly off-kilter, a way that keeps you nodding in recognition yet still eagerly turning the page.

And that ending was so heartwarming! I enjoyed spending the last few pages seeing where the characters end up and how their lives turn out. This resolution tied up the story in a sweet little bow, while still hinting at future fun and adventures. I love it when there’s closure without it feeling like all the excitement is over permanently.

The Characters

This is where the story really shone! Sit tight–I have to take a moment and gush about each of the main characters.

Burndee: He was my favorite! I mentioned on Goodreads that if you took Howl (from Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones) and made him someone’s godparent, you’d pretty much end up with Burndee. He’s cantankerous, temperamental, gruff, and proud, yet still has a soft spot deep inside.

Plus loves baking, which is a fun and unusual trait for a character like him. All the descriptions of food were making me hungry.

Naturally, some who’s cantankerous, temperamental, gruff, proud, and soft contributes excellent sass-alogue (oops, I mean dialogue) to the story! Burndee has trouble getting along with most people, so cue the conflict and witty banter! His personality and attitude are such that he has only two wards to look after, as opposed to the dozens that most fairies handle.

Ella: As weird as it sounds, I liked not being in Cinderella’s head for a change. It was interesting to see her from the godparent’s perspective.

She’s a sweet, hardworking girl, exactly what you might expect. But it was endlessly amusing how Burndee viewed her as, well . . . a bit thick-headed and slow. (Mind you, he has zero patience.) And by the end of the story, we see the depth of her faithfulness and efforts to show love to unlovely people.

Prince Colin: He was a hoot as well, especially since he had a penchant for making his own plans outside of Burndee’s ideas! The scenes in which they argue over tea were some of my favorites. All those crushed scones . . .

Probably the best line he ever uttered was: “They’re hunting me.” (In reference to all the girls coming to the ball, you understand.)

I’m just going to stop there, otherwise I’ll end up quoting all the jokes and leave you nothing to discover for yourself!

My Verdict

Four stars! I loved the subtle twists on one of my favorite fairytales, and the humor was A+ for sure. (The humor reminded me a smidge of Broken Glass by Emma Clifton.) The only reason I docked a star was because there were a few times early on in the story where I personally would have liked more setting details to ground me in the scene; and the writing style used more adverbs than I prefer.

But all in all, this is a fantastic novella that I recommend adding to your summer TBR (to be read) list! You’ll be laughing the whole way through, and–if you’re like me–wanting to quote lines to whatever unsuspecting family members are within a ten-foot radius of you.

About the Author

Allison Tebo is a Christian homeschool graduate in her mid-twenties, who works part time as a sales associate for a major transportation company.  A graduate of London Art College, Allison pursues avenues in cartooning and illustrating as well as singing and voice acting.

In her spare time she writes and blogs at www.allisonswell.com.

It is her goal to write fiction that appeals to many different kind of people, by writing clean, classic fun.



Her faith in Christ directly influences all she writes about – or does not write about.  Whether the story possesses a strong message or is simply fun and imaginative fiction – her desire is to bring honor to God – and to provide quality stories for everyone to enjoy.

BUT DON’T LEAVE YET! You haven’t heard about the giveaway! As part of her blog tour of spotlights, reviews, and interviews, Allison is giving away some signed copies of her book, along with other goodies. Click here to check it out on her website!

Have you read The Reluctant Godfather yet? (If not, what are you waiting for?) And what would you do if you had a fairy godparent?

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