Today I'm speaking to Mr. Palfreyman's English classes at the Tooele High School! Getting excited!
More info to follow...
...And now how it went. Excellent! I spoke to four English classes about my writing and the writing process. I also had a great time catching up with a friend from the Tooele Writer's Group; Caleb Palfreyman, the teacher.
Several kids were interested in the steps to become an author. I suspect they were some future authors whom we may see in the future.
Others were interested in the story and concepts. It appears not everyone is sick of vampires, provided they are closer to the originals. Myths gained some attention as well. This further proves what I suspect: While Ann may continue quietly online, Myths will be the one to gain more attention.
So there you have it. I look forward to more speaking engagements in the future.
Welcome to the official blog of THE FORESIGHT CHRONICLES. Here you’ll find updates on the series, behind the scenes info, personal stories and writing advice from the author, Scott Bryan and some extras thrown in for good measure.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Bite of Story Thursday
Night Children: Dark Threats
Chapter Eight : Present Day
Chapter Eight : Present Day
Despite her better judgment,
Annabelle sped towards Kelli. Just as
she stopped beside the girl, something heavy swung down from the broken ceiling
and kicked her through a wall. Pain
lashed her back as plaster and brick tore her pale skin.
An eight-foot tall gorilla-like man
in a tattered suit and top hat swung in front of her. The large man had a gold D embroidered on his
lapel, the symbol of his rank as Dominic’s chief enforcer and one of the Seven
Tyrant Lords. He smelled of alcohol and
cheap cigars. Mister Hyde dropped to his
oversized feet and leaped towards her with a large leer plastered across his
shaggy squat face. “I jus’ don’t
understand how you remain alive when you fall for the oldest trick in th’
book.”
She moved out of his path, sped
behind him and ripped at his left ear.
His foul, tainted blood gushed as he let out a painful howl. She knew he’d heal when he reverted back to
Jekyll, but it was worth it.
Her skin had already healed from
the earlier blow, but her clothing was torn in several places. He was four times her size, and deadly. She swallowed her fear.
Annabelle taunted him while
speeding around his bulk. “And I don’t
understand why you still go around with that ridiculous hat.” She dodged his massive trunk-like arms. “It’s the twenty-first century. You’re so out-dated.”
“I’m younger than you, brat!” He bent down and ripped up three
floorboards. They cracked at his
strength. “If you were a proper vampire
like the Master, you wouldn’t get caught like this.”
He swung them at her, smashing the
wood into a wall. Splinters flew
everywhere. She dodged the impact but
wood chips gave her new cuts.
“Oh but Edward, I am a proper
vampire.” She focused inwardly, just
like Grandmother Laila taught her, and allowed her body to soften into a thick
crimson mist.
“Never call me that!” He threw wood and brick through her form but
nothing connected. She focused on her
true shape, mentally pulling her wispy body back together as the objects tried
to dissipate her form.
He shouted obscenities at her with
his thick, cockney accent. “The name
Hyde is feared around the world, brat.
Use it with respect.”
She laughed at him. “I’ll call you by your first name, Edward,
because bullies deserve no respect.”
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For more check out Dark Threats at your local online store. Links to Dark Threats on the web can be found on the Store Page on this blog or you could just go here, Dark Threats on Amazon.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Picture Sharing Time
Time for more Halloween pictures! If you know the artist, please let me know.
Who is on the Wolf Man's shoulder?
By j0sh 3000 (This one inspires my inner writer)
by John Ostrander. (This one really inspires my writing!)
Who is on the Wolf Man's shoulder?
By j0sh 3000 (This one inspires my inner writer)
by John Ostrander. (This one really inspires my writing!)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Who's Who in the Annabelle Universe? Sybil
SYBIL
Name Origin
Physical
characteristics:
Sybil
shares characteristics of the other Falabranwyn. She has long silky black hair
and black eyes that seem to go deep into a person's soul. She has a pale completion
and thin body. She stands about five and a half feet tall. She wears a cloak
that seems to be made of black feathers. When in bird form she appears as a
crow or raven, depending on her mood. Either way she becomes a black bird with
eyes that seem almost human.
Personality:
Sybil is quiet, responsible and sad. She seems to possess unknown knowledge of future events but refuses to share. She exhibits leadership qualities to other members of her shape-shifting race.
Sybil is quiet, responsible and sad. She seems to possess unknown knowledge of future events but refuses to share. She exhibits leadership qualities to other members of her shape-shifting race.
Abilities:
All
Falabranwyn can shape-shift to appear as ravens or the larger crows. They have
prophetic abilities as well, often receiving visions of future events. They
don't all get the visions or dreams at once and some like Sybil get more. The
Falabranwyn can blend into the shadows and not be seen when they wish. They
cannot be heard, seen, smelled if they want to disappear. They have no scent at
all. This is a protection against vampires discovering them. As a senior member
of their race, Sybil is well trained in all theses abilities.
History:
Not
much is known about the enigmatic Sybil. Close to King Alar, the first leader
of the Falabranwyn, Sybil always believed the 'Prophesy of the Younglings' that
Alar gave on his deathbed after the Exodus War. Sybil was very young during the
war and still remembers the Farnalla Exodus. She was tasked with watching one
of evil Lord Domi's wives, Eliza Pratchet. Sybil became a friend to Eliza and
warned her of many things. After the Foresight family arrived in the New World,
Sybil watched the children close. She and several Falabranwyn warriors flew to
Annabelle and Roland's defense on multiple occasions. Annabelle and Roland
spotted Sybil leaving Eliza's cabin right before they rescued Blandia Blackburn
from the Salem Trials and before the first Battle of Jorgantown. She has begin
training Aisling, a fledgling Falabranwyn.
Spooktacular Giveaway Hop
10/31/12 UPDATE: To find out the winner of the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop click here.
Welcome to the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop! This is a hop created by I am a reader not a writer.
It involves over four hundred blogs! Click here to see her blog and the main page with a list of all the participating blogs and the prizes she has to offer!
As for my part in all this:
Post a comment, become a follower of this blog and one lucky soul will win a copy of my short story, NIGHT CHILDREN: DARK THREATS!
That's right, you can win a great story featuring Mister Hyde, the Invisible Man, witches, Nazi werewolves, vampires, zombies and my two favorite children of the night, Annabelle and Roland!
Just comment below, follow this blog and the winner will be announced on the 31st. I can only ship to Canada and the US.
What are you waiting for?
What are you waiting for?
Monday, October 22, 2012
How did the last book signing go?
It was on October 12th and it was fair. I was at Starry Night Book's booth at the Benson Grist Mill Pumpkin Walk. Trouble is it rained heavily and the crowds just wasn't there. There was a couple sales over the weekend though.
Here's to next time!
Here's to next time!
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