tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830471147536839832024-03-18T21:39:06.348-07:00 Chapter Books For Kids Who Love Fantasy, Magic, and Cats!Topaz is a mystical cat with a unique magical ability who goes on adventures to solve mysteries and help his friends.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-82678091981972945862017-06-28T16:20:00.001-07:002017-06-28T16:20:46.017-07:00Book Marketing DIY - Becky Robinson<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RAOnRDiFSsA" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-7643218394290867032017-06-24T12:44:00.000-07:002017-06-24T12:53:50.361-07:00June 24th is International Fairy Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</xml><![endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Today we celebrate the Fairies in our midst.</b> Yes, around the world there are those who still believe in the Little People and their magical powers. However, there are some folks who may not have a lot of good things to say about Fairies. That's because Fairies have not always used their powers to benefit the human race. In some places Fairies are noted for their dirty tricks and their attacks on cattle and crops. For that reason, Fairies were often feared. Some of them were thought to have skills in casting spells or in healing, much like witches. In fact, In pre-Christian times when Fairies flourished, no one wanted to refer to by name.<br />
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Belief in Fairies as supernatural beings dates back to ancient pagan times and the "old religion" centuries before Christianity was known. In pagan times Fairies were more frightening to the ancients than ghosts. So fearful were the people of that time, they took great care to steer clear of any action that might cause offense. Some ancients even constructed their dwellings in such a way as to avoid blocking a Fairy's path! Legends about Fairies are most popular in Europe, especially in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.</div>
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In Scottish legend, Fairies are divided into two separate and equally powerful groups: Seelies, and Unseelies. The former are simply mischievous, but the latter are considered evil and dangerous. The most despicable ones are those who take human babies, replacing them with Fairy youngsters. These are known as changelings.</div>
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Did you know traditional Fairies didn't have wings? Those with wings came much later. These are the Fairies we are probably most familiar with, the tiny winged creatures we've seen in old oil paintings in museums and in children's Fairy tales. Fairies come in many forms and by many names: brownies, dwarfs, sprites, banshees, goblins, hobgoblins, witches, mermaids, bug-a-boos, leprechauns, Fairy god-mothers, and there is the Celtic goddess, Danu who's known as the mother of Ireland's cave Fairies. There are hundreds more as well.</div>
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In Irish mythology, Fairies were thought to be the first race of people to settle in Ireland. They were known as the Tuatha De Danaan. During the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, smaller-built races did inhabit areas in Europe and the British Isles. Like the Hobbits in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lord of the Rings</i>, there is evidence that these smaller races lived in barrows burrowed under hills and mounds. These folk had a strong psychic sense, worshiped pagan deities, and lived close to nature. And that is why this author capitalizes the word Fairy, as it is the name of a race.</div>
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As more and more people came to the Emerald Isle, endless battles among the races caused the Tuatha De Danaan to retreat into forests and caves. Others hid in the earth in places such as "hidden mounds" (sidhe). Many of these ancient mounds are now known to be actual graves. However, inside some of these mounds it's believed this ancient race, these "Hidden People", entered a different dimension where time does not exist, a dimension parallel to our own.</div>
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When I was growing up, my mother saw to it that I had a large collection of beautiful storybooks about fairies and fairy tales. One of my favorite tales was one called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Child Roland.</i> As I remember, it was a story about several lovely princesses who were turned into precious stones by an evil wizard who used the gems to decorate his palace walls. Child Roland, a handsome prince, was the hero. My other favorite story was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Puss N' Boots. </i>I also had a cat, a small black cat. Wish I could remember his name.</div>
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My mom loved fairy tales too, and she read to me a lot. When she took me to the park, she would show me how to build a Fairy a house from broken twigs with a roof of green moss. If there were wild violets growing nearby, we'd have flowers in the front yard and a pathway lined with small stones. On our next park visit, we'd inspect the twig house to see if any Fairies had moved in yet.<br />
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This brings me to what I believe and how Topaz the Conjure Cat Books came about. My husband and I had several cats. Or should I say several cats inhabited our home and did as they pleased, our two Siamese cats taking far more liberties than any of the others. Just to prove it, there is a winged-back, Queen Anne chair in the guest bedroom, the back of it totally shredded. All the same, we love cats, and our adult children love cats, and their children love cats. To put it simply - that's why there's a fictional cat named Topaz as the hero of my series. Do I actually believe in Fairies? Well, I'm not quite sure. Whenever I see a ring of toadstools peeping through the grass in our back yard, I always wonder if there's Fairies somewhere nearby.<br />
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Phttp://fiveminutehistory.com/the-history-of-fairies/ixies, Elves, Goblins, Trolls, and Leprechauns were the most common species of folklore.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-76856493783471505292017-06-09T11:46:00.003-07:002017-06-24T11:28:33.221-07:00Seven Magic Keys to Supercharge Your Writing<br />
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As a children's author, I always have one foot in the land of fantasy and magic. I'm forever on the lookout for another exciting adventure for Topaz. He's my furry, four-legged hero with luminous eyes. Anything might ignite the next imaginative spark that launches Topaz on another remarkable journey of danger and discovery. That's why it's important to me to make a note of what inspires my writing and to practice it as often as necessary.</div>
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However, what works for me may not electrify your "little gray cells", if I may borrow a famous phrase from one of my favorite sleuths, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. But when you find out what tickles that imagination of yours, jot it down, for it may vanish as quickly as a dream upon awakening. This insight is one of the <i>Magic Keys</i> you'll want to keep handy for those times when your writing isn't going so well.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Here Are Few of Mine:</b></div>
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1. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Practice</b>. Although I write at home, I begin writing at about the same time every day. It's my job, and I take it seriously. My writing day is anywhere from six to eight hours long.</div>
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2. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Work on more than one project at a time</b>. Working on more than one story at a time or balancing writing with time spent on marketing stimulates my thinking process and keeps me from getting stale. It's always good to have more than one story in progress because I'm not starting from scratch when the first book is about ready to publish. Valuable time may be saved by doing it this way, and I find it inspiring to alternate between two stories. When I hit a blank wall with one story-line, I can work on the other. I may be several chapters into a second book by the time I finish the first book.</div>
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3. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Exercise</b>. A morning walk or some other form of exercise is good for the brain as well as the body. And, there's no telling who or what I may encounter that will trigger an intriguing new twist to my story.</div>
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4. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Begin a conversation with your characters</b>. When I'm stuck for a new plot or I'm in need of a dilemma for a new book, I will sometimes list the names of all of my characters on a page and then begin a conversation amongst them. Since most of my characters are the same, book after book, this method usually works well. When it doesn't, there's always number 5.</div>
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5. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Talk to a friend or a neighbor</b>. Better yet, talk to the ten-year-old boy down the street. A few days ago my neighbor Jan a retired school teacher, came up with a wonderfully fascinating idea for a plot for my next book.</div>
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6. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Read something every day</b>. I love to read. At the moment, I'm reading a series written by Peter Tremayne. These are fictional mysteries that take place in Ireland in the seventh century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm also reading <i>100 Cupboards </i>by N.D. Wilson. Wilson's book is an enthralling, middle-grade adventure fantasy about a twelve-year-old boy who accidentally discovers mysterious cupboards, each door a portal into another world. When I need a big dose of inspiration, I read from a tattered little poetry book I had as a child. The book contains poems about trees, fairies, sprites, dragons, puffins, pirates, and much more.</div>
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7. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Take a nap!</b> I would sometimes prefer to work through the entire eight-hour day, eating lunch at the computer. However, my mind, as well as my body, have other priorities. Try as I may to get around it, I need a one-hour afternoon nap, something I never did as a child.</div>
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<b>I believe writing is a discipline.</b> It's something I must work at on a daily basis. Whether it's working on marketing or writing my next middle-grade chapter book, writing is always a part of my daily routine. Not to write is unthinkable. I've had layoffs from writing, like the time I had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. When I began to write again, it was a bit of a struggle to get back into the rhythm of my previous routine. My point is -as long as I stay disciplined, I am inspired to write. It's the discipline that keeps my inspiration alive.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-78403144736983067402017-05-07T10:52:00.000-07:002017-05-07T10:56:15.979-07:00First Place for Topaz and the Green Fairies<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<br />“Topaz and The Green Fairies” by Pat Frayne takes place in a magical world of green fairies, lovable animals, and a strong King Conjure Cat ruling over the desired land Knownotten. Bozel, a young green fairy must save his entire species from a treacherous storm that is threatening to destroy their island and its inhabitants. He embarks on a rocky journey, braving the desolate Barren Island, home to the black fisher bats. He makes friends and finds new species on his journey to find a new home for his people. Will King Topaz, Bozel, and the rest of the gang be able to rescue the green fairies before the island is swallowed by the great Slewnecky River?<br />
<br />While reading this novel I had the recurring feeling of warmth and intrigue, a perfect combination for a bedtime story. The book reminded</span><span style="color: darkgreen;"> </span><span style="color: darkgreen;">me of a big book of classic children stories I used to have and the magical animals that lived in those pages. Though I thought that the story was stretched to a slower pace in some chapters, this book would be excellent for fantasy loving children around the ages of seven to twelve. Bozel is easy to relate to and I think anyone could see a part of themselves in at least one of the diverse characters. The written thoughts of the characters helped me empathize with the characters, as I believe many children will. I would advise readers to go in without any presumptions–I went into the book with the image of talking animals who acted like people. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the author added realistic animal behaviors to the characters making them feel more real.<br />
<br />Mrs. Frayne effortlessly switched through different points of views, each character nicely developed, however, I was left wondering about the mysterious spirit on Barren Island and King Topaz. I especially loved the beautiful imagery and the map included in the book. The morals I found in the book included friendship, family, and above all–not to judge a book by its cover. For those looking for an exciting story for their children, or frankly, anyone who loves a fresh classical adventure, I recommend “Topaz and The Green Fairies” by Pat Frayne.</span></a></div>
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are written for parents and children who wish to retreat into a word inhabited
by fairies, elves, and other mystical characters. Topaz, the Yellow Conjure Cat,
the last of his breed, is endowed with a unique magical power, and it's his
inherent legacy to protect the kingdom and its inhabitants from harm. Although
these books are written to entertain children, there is a strong emphasis on
the value of friendship, loyalty, and courage.</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Topaz and the Plum-Gista Stone</span></i><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> - When the great owl is stricken by a mysterious ailment,
Topaz and his companions are compelled to enter a forbidden land to find the
stolen mystical cure. </span><br />
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<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B008VJH708&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_99JHybCASRG24&tag=taloftop-20">https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B008VJH708&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_99JHybCASRG24&tag=taloftop-20</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-27362049701754025862016-10-16T17:07:00.001-07:002017-01-23T11:35:39.667-08:00Meet Topaz, the Yellow Conjure Cat: Topaz and the Green Fairies is Awarded the Silve...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-50082499225197254722016-10-16T17:05:00.004-07:002016-10-16T17:05:52.470-07:00<h2 style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: green;"> Topaz and the Green Fairies is Awarded the Silver Medal by Literary Classics</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: handlee;"><span style="color: green;">Bozel, a genuinely likable young fairy, sets out on his own in an attempt save his family and their community. Torrential rains are causing his village to slide into the river and their homes and land are being destroyed by mud slides. Young Bozel has been selected by the green fairies to find a safe-haven before they all perish.<br />
<br />Can such a young boy save his people? Does he have what it takes to overcome the obstacles and trials he must face? Youngsters will thrill at the adventure and excitement of this delightful fantasy for children. Along the </span><span style="color: green;">way </span><span style="color: green;">makes new friends who will help him on his journey. In their </span></span><span style="color: green;"><span style="font-family: handlee;">travels</span></span><span style="font-family: handlee;"><span style="color: green;"> they meet Topaz, a magical cat with mystical powers. Together with his new friends they devise a plan to rescue </span></span><span style="color: green;"><span style="font-family: handlee;">Bozel’s</span></span><span style="font-family: handlee;"><span style="color: green;"> community.<br />
<br />Author, Pat Frayne, introduces young readers to an eclectic group of animals, including the ever-so-unusual</span><span style="color: green;"> </span></span><span style="color: green;"><span style="font-family: handlee;">buckwetcher</span></span><span style="font-family: handlee;"><span style="color: green;">, and the enchanting </span></span><span style="color: green;"><span style="font-family: handlee;">ghostbird</span></span><span style="font-family: handlee;"><span style="color: green;">. With just enough suspense to keep children on the edge of their seats, this marvelous children’s book will enthrall young audiences.</span></span></div>
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Otis, The great owl, as he is so often referred to by his friends, is unusually large for a Great-Horned Owl. His wingspan is immense, measuring nearly ten feet in diameter. Three to five feet is the average wingspan for most owls. He's extremely loyal to Topaz and may take on a paternal role in his efforts to stop Topaz from doing something he considers dangers or foolhardy. The great owl's loyalties do not stop there. He's protective of the Fairies and Elves of Knownotten Kingdom as well and will do anything for them. Although Otis is the conjure cat's closest friend, he oftentimes pushes his friend's patients to the point of annoyance with his overly critical points of view.<br />
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Owls are birds of prey, and Otis is no exception. He prefers to begin hunting at dust for an hour or two and again before dawn. His diet consists mostly of fish and mice when living in the wild. Over time he's made it a learned practice not to prey on the inhabitants of the kingdom, simply because most of them have become his friends. As a result, Otis has developed an appetite for the finer foods he finds at the king's table, and he takes full advantage of his standing invitation to Sunday teas at Knownotten Castle. </div>
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Owls are skillful hunters. They have outstanding hearing; however, owls are best known for their binocular vision. This extraordinary gift allows them to see for great distances. Their powerful feathered talons are another asset, making it possible for them to crush the bones of their prey and swallow them whole once they've removed the unwanted parts with their beaks. Because the feathers in their wings are stiff, and owl's wings are virtually silent. This enables them to pounce on their prey without notice. This may be their greatest advantage.</div>
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<a href="http://www.patfrayne.com/" target="_blank">Topaz the Conjure Cat Books</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br />Bozel, a genuinely likable young fairy, sets out on his own in an attempt save his family and their community. Torrential rains are causing his village to slide into the river and their homes and land are being destroyed by mud slides. Young Bozel has been selected by the green fairies to find a safe-haven before they all perish. <br />
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<br />Author, Pat Frayne, introduces young readers to an eclectic group of animals, including the ever-so-unusual buckwetcher, and the enchanting ghostbird. With just enough suspense to keep children on the edge of their seats, this marvelous children’s book will enthrall young audiences. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-3634895247576183452016-04-16T12:28:00.001-07:002016-10-02T14:13:21.275-07:00Book Review: Topaz and the Green Fairies<b><span class="c0"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";">Our Review......</span></span></b><br />
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<span class="c0"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";">An abundantly likable and enjoyable novel for the young and young at heart, Topaz and The Green Fairies is the latest release in an engaging series from author Pat Frayne. It’s often hard to find the right timbre when writing for a restless audience that’s short on attention, but Frayne imbues her pages with a quiet charm that hits the right narrative and emotional beats from the very start. With a whimsical mix of lovable characters that children will quickly warm to, the adventure is reminiscent of time honored classics. Imaginative and rich in detail, Frayne has a genuine flair for this genre, creating a beguiling world of magic and intrigue whilst careful to capture those human elements of fantasy fiction that make for the best of reads. Underpinning it all is Topaz. A wonderfully imagined character that captures the universal fondness of cats and proves amiably endearing as Bozel’s quest unfolds.</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<span class="c0"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";">Delightful to the end, Topaz and The Green Fairies proves a magical read and one deserving of a place on your bookshelf. It is strongly recommended.</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif";"> - <b><span class="c0">Book Viral Review</span></b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-68212561807306408302016-04-16T12:27:00.001-07:002016-10-02T13:11:37.119-07:00More about Topaz<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As I've already mentioned, Topaz is not an ordinary cat. He's very much a product of the mystical world he lives in. His large luminous topaz eyes, a trait characteristic of his breed, have an unsettling effect on those who are unaccustomed to him. Even those who know him well may be put off on occasion. That may be because Topaz appears to be looking through a being rather that looking at them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Their appetites are just as flexible. They eat insects, snails, worms, crawfish, frogs, nuts, berries, and a variety of plants, small birds, and mammals. They have even been known to make a meal on garbage, carrion, or birdseed. So be careful about what you leave laying around the back yard that might attract these opportunistic characters. They will take advantage. They have entered homes through pet doors to finish off any leftovers to be found in pet bowls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">If they really like a newly discovered territory, they will make a home close by, perhaps in you woodpile, in your shed, or under your porch. Before you know it there will be a den of cubs or kits, anywhere from three to five of them. Raccoons mate all year round and the average gestation period is about sixty-five days. The youngsters are raised by the mother. In the wild, raccoons are only expected to live for one to three years; however, as pets or in captivity, they can survive for much, much longer. Some have lived for as long as twenty years or more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Not all raccoons have a black mask like the<i> Proc'yon lotor.</i> There is another breed called <i>Bassarucus astutus</i>. These raccoons have whitish rings around black eyes. The rest of the raccoons face is a plain gray color. That brings me to Dooley. This rambunctious critter is a member of the later breed and a beloved character in the Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat Books for middle school children. Dooley makes his first appearance in the Mountains of Scarford when he bumps into Topaz. In this tale Topaz is searching for the Wizard's Tomb in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Topaz and the Evil Wizard. </i>Dooley, although quite likable, has a few unfavorable characterizes as well. Because of his natures to be curious, he often appears nosy. He's also blunt to the point of rudeness when he feels his patience is being tried. All things considered, Dooley's heart is in the right place and he seeks to do good whenever he has the opportunity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: small; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Owls prefer to nest in the natural openings they find in trees, or they will take over the abandoned nests of other birds or animals rather than building a nest from scratch. Where they nest is just as versatile as what they choose to eat. Cliff edges, small caves, low bushes, tall grasses, bushy places on the desert floor, and hollows inside cacti are but a few. They have nested in a coyote's den or inside the entrance to a badger's burrow. Sometimes they have even chosen to nest in man-made structures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">In the beginning, my imagination seemed to flow with ease. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finished the first draft of each of the first two stories in less than a week after I'd begun to write them. Sometimes the ideas flowed so fast I found I’d written myself into a corner and had no recourse but to self-sufficient.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">At other times the dilemmas I created for my characters would take a few hours or even a couple of days to resolve before I could move forward. This was especially true in the third Book, Topaz, and the Green Fairies. Ye<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">t my</span> passion <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">for </span>writing never waned. I love the challenge. It's like trying to solve a difficult puzzle. My biggest problem is spelling. Thank goodness for 'spell-check<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">'</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">As a newbie to writing, I had to learn the craft as well. So I joined a writers group, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>attended multiple workshops, read several books, and scoured the internet for articles written by accomplished writers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">All in all, writing about Topaz and his friends has been an enjoyable experience for me. It's also been many hours of hard work with seldom a day off. I've put in more hours <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>per day writing than I ever did when I worked as a full-time RN. The truth is, most days I barely notice how long I've been in front of the computer until my husband says, "are you ready to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for something to eat?"</span></div>
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“For once in his young life he had a sense of self-reliance and what a responsibility that truly was. Whatever happened to him on this journey had the power to make him stronger. Or he could let it destroy him”. Such are the thoughts of young Bozel, a pivotal new character introduced in Topaz and the Green Fairies, the third installment in the Tales of Topaz the Conjure Cat series by Pat Frayne.<br />
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In this latest high adventure story we journey to an island in the midst of chaos. Severe storms are threatening to obliterate the home where the Green Fairies have lived for generations. It is up to young Bozel to find help to save his people before they perish. Armed with little more than a blanket, a hand drawn map and a small bag of food, Bozel bravely sets out alone to do as he has been tasked.<br />
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Along the way he encounters numerous obstacles and life challenging situations. Bozel must overcome not only his own personal fears and self-doubt, but very real dangers as well. The story switches between Bozel’s trials, to that of our old friend Topaz and the inhabitants of Knownotten Kingdom who are experiencing struggles of their own. Otis has been injured and is trapped in a desolate land where he encounters a sinister, ghost-like creature.<br />
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When Topaz, Otis, Dooley and Daisy’s paths finally collide with Bozel the race is on to formulate a plan to try and save the Green Fairies before all is lost. Topaz will be faced with the ultimate test of his strength, courage and commitment to others. Pat Frayne has once again created captivating and memorable characters who not only show their flaws and weaknesses but also their grit and determination in the midst of adversity. This fun, fast paced fantasy, about a land inhabited by mystical beings will be sure to capture the reader with all its exciting twists and turns.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1518621155/?ref_=pe_584750_33951330" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/1518621155/?ref_=pe_584750_33951330</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11932557223938548571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-783047114753683983.post-6062710612642221692016-02-27T11:39:00.001-08:002017-01-23T14:54:12.819-08:00How my nine-year-old granddaughter solved writer's block<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Im not sure what to say next so I want you to finish it for me"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There was no comma, no apostrophe, and no period. I have typed it just as Cait wrote it, and I will keep this letter forever.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Further down the page, she had drawn a big heart in the same purple fine-point marker she'd used to write the note. The heart was well drawn for a nine-year-old, I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next to the heart was her name, "Caitlin". This was paper-clipped to a computer typed note. I found out later, that with a bit of help from her mom, Cait had typed the letter herself. It reads as follows:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wake up Topaz wake up yelled daisy. Daisy was a young white fawn. When Topaz awoke he silently ate his breakfast, for his owner King Kittle had passed away. Then Bumper came in and broke the silence Topaz he yelled Ollie has been stuck in a tree and cant get down you have to help him. So Topaz followed Bumper when Topaz got their he soon saw ollie up in the tree he yelled up to Ollie are you okay Ollie replied:"</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This is word for word just the way Caitlin wro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">te it</span>, so capitals and punctuation are mostly missing. As you may have imagined, I teared up when I read it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Not only was this act adorable, heart touching, and terribly sweet, it was the dilemma I needed to move this story forward. Ollie and Bumper were characters from the original story. But Daisy, the white fawn, was an entirely new character, and she was perfect. Eventually, Ollie, a Great-Horned Owl, and Bumper, a rambunctious raccoon, became Otis and Dooley; however, Daisy's name will never change.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, the thing I had to figure out was how a Great-Horned Owl could end up getting himself "stuck in a tree"! And it didn't take me too long to come up with a reason that got my imagination up and running again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As the story moved along I found myself writing Daisy in my granddaughter's character. This was unintentional, and when I finally realized what I was doing, it worked out even better. I would think to myself: now what would Cait say in this situation?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Cait's title, "Topaz and the wizard 2" was a take-off on the title of the first story I'd written, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Topaz and the</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Evil Wizard</i>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Topaz and the Evil Wizard,</i> fairy and elf children are missing. Nevertheless, Topaz only learns about this when Orange Blossom's older brother goes missing and Topaz's long time friend, Ollie, the Great-Horned Owl, finds this out and calls on him for help. By now ancient rumors about The Wizard of Scarford have begun to resurface and circulate amongst the forest folk, and this is how the name of the book comes about.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The first edition of these two tales was published under one title, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tales of Topaz the</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Conjure Cat Part 1 and Part 2.</i> And so the second tale began as a continuation of the first. Later, when I decided to make each tale a standalone book in a series, I revised the stories. The latest revision will be out soon. It's a longer more descriptive version. In the meantime, book three was written, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Topaz and the Green Fairies</i>. But more about that book later.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">By the time I got home and back into my work routine I'd forgotten all about it until I began work on a project for my granddaughter, Caitlin's ninth birthday. I was making her a decorative box from a new shoe box and some of my scrapbook materials. On the lid, I created a large yellow cat sitting in a meadow surrounded by wildflowers. The cat was talking to a young fairy girl. The fairy girl, without wings and no higher than the cat's chin, was blond and wearing a pink dress.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now I have no inkling where this idea came from other than the fact that Cait and I both adore fairies and cats alike. All the same, I was having fun with this project, and because I happened to have some shiny gold paper laying there on my table, I decided to make the cat a crown. As I stared at the scene on the lid of the box, it came to me that I ought to write a story to go along with it. Only I didn't get around to mentioning the crown until six months later when I wrote the second story for Cait at Christmas.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">At the time I began this story, I had no concrete thoughts about where it was going. I merely began to write. As it turned out, my first draft became my outline, and I've been writing stories in that manner ever since. I called the young fairy, Orange Blossom. The cat, my superhero, was named for a lake we often passed on the way up to our daughter's cabin when we traveled the back way to Dorrington. Eventually, the series became known as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Tales of Topaz the Yellow Conjure Cat</i>. As for the tales that followed and why I finally published - well, that's another story. Follow this link and find out.</span></span></span><br />
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