Today I'm chatting with Arthur from He of the Fiery Sword, Skhye Moncrief's Time Guardian novel. Please welcome him with open arms. I for one am kneeling at his feet.
Alisha Paige: Just what are you, Arthur?
Arthur: They said we were a myth. Legend. And then humans tampered with human genetic code. Now, I live a strange life. Beyond myth yet deep within it. And I have grown to honor this existence above all else. Don't get me wrong. I first despised those centuries my being was solely that of a dragon. The lonely years. But things are different now. Tolerable. Why, you ask? Because the reward is far sweeter than the price in life. What is life without suffering? So, I challenge you all to prove me wrong. I invite you to rise to the challenge. It's not like anything will happen to me. I'm immortal. Shouldn't King Arthur be? Can we imagine a time without such a hero, even if he is really an immortal dragon?
Alisha Paige: So you are King Arthur. Just how does this affect history?
Arthur: I am history. Think not about the order of things because time bends in upon itself. Embrace reality. Know I am here to ensure history remains intact. I am history's guardian judge. And if I do my job right, the timeline exists uncorrupted.
Alisha Paige: That sounds kind of high tech. Just what do you do to maintain the timeline?
Arthur: I decide who works for the greater good of humanity--those who aren't out to alter history and change their futures. I use a time-travel key, a fairy-forged sword, and police the timeline. I'm not educated in Post-modern Alchemy. So, I can't tell you exactly how the process works. But fairies send us across time and space between planets.
Alisha Paige: Do you think about retiring? After all, the future is written. Or so it seems.
Arthur: The future is written. I couldn't retire even if I wanted to because I am part of the future. And since I was given a wife in the deal, the future burns brightly.
Thanks for stopping by, King Arthur! Come back anytime!
~Alisha
CONTEST ALERT!
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Statistics show book sales are in the hole this year.
Even editors are blogging about it.
Editoralass
What can we do about this?
Buy books for Christmas gifts!
Everyone I know reads…
Let’s just say we can deduce what they are receiving from Elf Skhye! ;)
So, are you into fantasy or paranormal romance?
“Arthur is a masterpiece…” ~Diane Mason, The Romance Studio
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Some things are worth dying for. But first, a man must live. Open the door to a new reality where legend becomes history and destined love defeats timeless evil. King Arthur is born…
“I’m addicted to World of Warcraft. The game reminds me of He Of The Fiery Sword.” ~Cynthia Stone, avid reader
“Ms. Moncrief, you have a clever way with words. You wrote a book that I did not want to see end. I loved your characters and everything about them. I am an older lady, but I love fantasy well created and you sure did it. I have told many of your book and will tell more. I am very well read, from mysteries to Harry Potter and have been for many years. You keep writng and I will keep reading. I am looking forward to your next book. Sincerely, Alice Boling”
“Skhye Moncrief's fiction is pithy, yet deep and dark. Complex, yet straight forward. Skhye writes a unique brand of fantasy. A lot of the usual elements are present: dragons, loads and loads of mythology, faries, and, yes, magic--her brand of magic.” ~Tarah Scott; www.tarahscott.com
“The concept of a dragon changing form and all the new feelings and experiences he had was totally thought provoking. I felt his pain and his joy and I laughed and cried right along with him. It was incredible and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I would recommend this book to all ages. I loved the book. It was so good I couldn't stop reading. I can't wait for the next book!” ~Carolyn Cole, avid reader
“Beautifully detailed and enthralling, Ms. Moncrief’s novel is addicting! I was hooked from the beginning, and could not wait to see what misfortune or adventure was yet to come.” ~Book Reviews by Crystal; http://bookreviewsbycrystal.blogspot.com/
"If you think you have read every possible spin on King Arthur possible, think one more time. He of the Fiery Sword is like none of them... past and future collide and legends meet in this most ambitious of tales... a new legend designed for the intelligent and imaginative minds out there."
~Amanda Killgore
ISBN: 1-60154-109-0
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VOW OF SUPERSTITION: DRAGON’S BLOOD
Reviews for Skhye’s other stories:
"Intense, original, suspenseful, and dramatic... an unpredictable, topsy-turvy romance... the suspense builds with every page. In a world where symbols mean everything, magic is the way... "Sacrificial Hearts" dramatically offers a romance that is both in and out of time..." ~Snapdragon
LASR
"All I can say is wow. I cannot imagine a way to describe this story. After running across Skhye Moncrief's web site and blog, I was sure that I would enjoy her writing and that it would bring something very unique and imaginative. I was not wrong! I know next to nothing about Greek mythology, but ANCIENT MUSINGS was full of it. I am not sure if the book contained actual Greek myths, or if the contents of this book are more Ms. Moncrief's imagination. Either way, this was a read that I will not soon forget!" ~Melissa;
"SACRIFICIAL HEARTS is a very enjoyable ride... a complex story yet completely realistic. Skyhe Moncrief made this such an easy story for me to follow. I was never left confused and I never felt like I was actually in another world. The romantic scenes flow wonderfully... and are never overdone. If you're a reader new to time travel stories, I think SACRIFICIAL HEARTS is a great story to start with." ~Amanda Haffery;
Dark Angel Reviews
“Ancient Musings is an enjoyable story. It brings to life the Greek myths with some terrific characterization. If you’d like to get lost in a fantasy world (and learn a little mythology at the same time), you’ll enjoy this installment of Song of the Muses.” ~Dandelion;
LASR
“VOW OF SUPERSTITION is a wonderful read. The amount of emotion Ms. Moncrief pulls out of her characters to touch the readers in such a short amount of time is phenomenal. A well executed, delightful story. Thanks to the author for sharing it.” Michael Weare; an avid reader
"Vow of Superstition is wonderful. Your writing is so rich, it has the soft sheen of pure gold. I will be shopping for more!" Charlotte Chalmers; www.charlottechalmers.com
SKHYE'S CONTEST
I’m giving away a big prize today. All you need to do to enter to win a Loreena McKinnett album, a book—THE DICTIONARY OF HERESIES AND HERETICS, & some pdfs of my short stories and novella on a cd is…
Tell me the number of reviews among those listed here that are in reference to ANCIENT MUSINGS by midnight CST tonight to be in the drawing. Good luck! ~Skhye
