A
Hare in the Wilderness
Kingdom
of Durundal Book 1
by
S. E. Turner
Genre:
Epic Fantasy
They
persecuted her as a child. Now they have to face her as a woman.
In
the house of Gnaeus, a daughter is born, though when a mysterious
mark appears on her face - the father instantly rejects her. Scorned
and isolated by those at court, she grows up in the shadows, unaware
of the tragic events that caused the defect in the first
place.
Unwavered
by kinship and severing all ties, Gnaeus strips away his daughter's
identity, removes her from court and banishes her to the wilderness
forever.
Cast
out with her mother, they find sanctuary with the clans. Here she
forges a new life, learning new skills, gathering knowledge and
finding love. No one can harm her again this far north. No one knows
who she is.
Until
the day an old enemy appears on the horizon.
Now
a grown woman, and a formidable warrior, she knows she must defeat
this enemy and seek the truth.
That
she is Ajeya, Crown Princess of Ataxata, heir to the subject kingdoms
of Ataxata and all the colonies of the southern most
territories.
Because
if she fails - she will remain as the forgotten heir forever ...
'AN
EPIC TALE OF LOVE, LOSS AND RIVALRY - IN A MAN'S WORLD.'
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A
Wolf in the Dark
Kingdom
of Durundal Book 2
Lyall
has lived and breathed nightmares since he was fourteen years old. He
believed he knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. He was
wrong.
When
General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in
Durundal, he slaughters everyone inside, including the king and
queen.
Everyone
that is ... except one.
The
young Prince Lyall escapes the carnage through an ancient, disused
tunnel - knowing that he can never go back to his ancestral home, and
fearful of what lies ahead. In the wake of this tragedy, he has to
adapt to a new life and face challenges beyond his wildest dreams ...
and the wrath of the General is always a heartbeat away.
By
the time he reaches adulthood with unrivalled knowledge and a unique
set of skills, he faces the ultimate decision -embrace
the future as the man he has become, or return to his birthright to
avenge a past he can't forget ...
'AN INTOXICATING TALE OF
MONSTERS, HEROES AND SURVIVAL.'
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A
Leopard in the Mist
Kingdom
of Durundal Book 3
It's
not until you're broken - that you discover what's worth fighting
for.
Cornelius has returned from exile to reclaim his
birthright and take back control of the empire. Offering a peace
treaty with the clans, he approaches Namir, an adversary from old,
with whom he seeks to make amends.
However, the clan is
suspicious of Cornelius. Concerned that his intentions are not
entirely honourable. Worried that his agenda is the same as the
emperor before him; steeped with motives in a lust for power to bring
down the Kingdom of Durundal forever.
Despite the protests
from his wife and the rest of the clan, Namir accepts the proposal
and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn't
return - suspicions are heightened and they fear the worst. Now the
clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the
chieftain and save the future of his kingdom.
And only one
thing is certain - there will be blood.
'ENTER AN ANCIENT
WORLD OF AVARICE, CORRUPTION AND SURVIVAL.'
A
Stag in the Shadows
Kingdom
of Durundal Book 4
In
the Kingdom of Durundal, hearts will be broken, loved ones lost and
thrones burned.
Saskia remembers when the soil of Durundal
hummed with peace, and the future of the kingdom brimmed with
prosperity.
But everything changed the night her home was
attacked.
On the orders of the ruthless King Segan Hezekiah,
she finds herself imprisoned in a tower awaiting a fate worse than
death, her father has been taken to the dark labyrinths of the mine
to dig for gold, and her people are forced to work in the adjoining
grounds. The only person with the power to help is locked up in the
mines alongside her father, and anyone who disobeys the king, or
tries to escape, is targeted and killed.
As danger lurks at
every turn and guards prowl every corner, Saskia feels more helpless
than ever ... but is she?
Sometimes, only the direst
need can teach us our own depths, and Saskia has yet to discover what
she is capable of.
'THE INEXTINGUISHABLE FIRE OF A WOMAN,
SMOULDERING IN THE SHADOWS.'
S
E Turner is a life-long enthusiast of epic fantasy that borders on
the believable. With an abundance of historical research weaved
through the pages, this promises to be an engaging and immersive
experience.
'The
Kingdom of Durundal series is far more than the single genre of
fantasy. Rather, it blends into a prestigious crossroads where
fantasy meets reality, and the surreal meets the sublime. I wanted to
write a series that everyone could read, and I'm happy to provide an
exciting, epic story that a wide variety of ages will enjoy.'
GUEST POST
What are
your top 10 favorite books/authors?
The
Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Game
of Thrones - George RR Martin
Chronicles
of Narnia - CS Lewis
Lord
of the Rings - JRR Tolkien
Where
the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
Frankenstein
- Mary Shelly
Wuthering
Heights - Emily Bronte
The
Thornbirds - Collen McCullough
Pride
and Prejudice - Jane Austin
To
Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
What
book do you think everyone should read?
Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley - she was only 16 when she wrote it in 1817. Amazing
achievement,. No online help then or agents and editors to help her.
Truly inspirational and a magnificent piece of wok.
How
long have you been writing?
10
years.
What
kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
A
lot of research because my books do contain a lot of historical facts
- ancient mythology, sword and sorcery, battles, apothecary (herbal
medicines), spirituality, castle life, clan life.
Do
you see writing as a career?
Yes.
What
do you think about the current publishing market?
I
think that self publishing is the way to go. I believe that the
traditional publishing houses make it too selective, with no rights,
and will slowly push themselves out of business. Unless you get with
one of the big five, you are doing the marketing yourself anyway.
With so many outlets to choose from; Apple, Kobo, etc, I do think
the Indie writer has a growing advantage over the traditionally
published author. I see many consumers purchasing online, which means
the high-street bookstore will become obsolete. Indeed many are
closing already as book buyers go to Amazon and other online
bookstores to purchase their books at a more realistic price. The
ebook seems to dominate the market, as does Amazon, which makes this
the best way to publish a book. I used to think that a traditionally
published book was the only way to get noticed … but not now,
because I enjoy the process that I am currently in. I enjoy the
learning, engaging with other authors on facebook, getting feedback
from the many available groups, and I feel proud to say that this is
totally my own work.
Do
you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
Silence,
because I am easily distracted.
Do
you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?
One
book at a time. I cannot multi task.
If
you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book
would you choose?
Any
of my top ten.
Pen
or type writer or computer?
Computer.
Tell
us about a favorite character from a book.
I
do admire Ajeya from A Hare in the Wilderness. I admire her tenacity
and determination. That even with a facial disfigurement, it does not
hold her back. In fact it’s the opposite, she is more determined
then ever to succeed and become the best person that she can possibly
be. And that is one of the messages in my books; it doesn’t matter
what life throws at you, or what challenge you face in a day or a
year, or in your life - embrace it, learn from it and grow with added
strength.
What
makes a good story?
Making
it believable.
How
long on average does it take you to write a book?
2
months to write. 10 months to edit.
Do
you believe in writer’s block?
Only
when I’m answering these type of questions.
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