ELIZABETH BÁTHORY

 ELIZABETH BÁTHORY

Báthory Erzsébet in Hungarian, Alžbeta Bátoriová in Slovak, Blood Countess, Blood Queen, Lady of the House of Domi, Head Bride, Countess Dracula.

Dark hair, pale complexion, commanding presence. Posses a regal air. She’s strong, powerful, constantly in control.

Her typical vampiric abilities seem more refined. She's a master at all of them, perhaps due to her personal training by Dracula. The various servants under Dracula share rumors that she might be as powerful as the master.

Dracula warped the mind of Elizabeth Báthory, followed her as she grew up, spoke to her in secret. She fell in love with him. Completely devoted. She wanted to become one of his Three Queens (Brides of Dracula). He demanded she marry for political reasons to another mortal. At age 35 he finally turned her after she gave him a present, the constant supply of young maidens from her land. She forced others to help her kill over 650 victims. She’d bathe in their blood as well as drink it. She was psychotic, thanks to Dracula’s constant influence. Grateful for her “gifts”, Dracula turned her in secret. As punishment for her crimes, the mortals imprisoned her in her home, Csejte Castle. She was bricked within a set of rooms. Dracula faked her death. Allowing her to secretly escape in the night. He trained her in every skill. She is the closest he has ever loved anyone. She became is Head Bride and ruled by his side. Serves him faithfully, watching over the Seven Generals, making sure they don’t betray Dracula.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 3,4,6,7,9,10,12-16

ELIZA PRATCHET

 ELIZA PRATCHET

ELIZA: Form of Elisabeth, "pledged to God." Variant, Liza, exists.

“Eliza” is her English name. Her real name is Laila, like her 4th great grandmother. She was named Eliza by her Grandmother Laila and she took it, quite honored.

Physical characteristics:

She appears in her early twenties, has long dark hair and olive skin like her fellow European gypsies, except it seems more pale due to her vampirism. She has long fingernails and wears long flowing black and white dresses and robes.

Personality: Very patient, caring, loving and kind. She walks and speaks softly and appears gentle unless you threaten her adoptive children, Annabelle and Roland Foresight. She gained confidence the longer she was with the Foresight children.

Abilities:

She has the standard vampire abilities. This means she’s faster and stronger than humans, her senses are extremely acute as are her reflexes. She can fly and turn into a bat. She has ability to transform into a wolf, rat, bat and mist. She can control humans through mesmerization and communicate with lesser beasts.

Born in 1589.

Daughter of gypsies. She and her mother were mortals (her father became a vampire after she was born) whom traveled with the Mullo tribe, a family of vampiric gypsies. The tribe members, after a certain age where they might die, can chose the Right of the Dark and get turned so they can live on. Some stay mortal because they choose to while others desire vampirism.

Her father, the vampire Nicu, died in 1591 defending the tribe and young Eliza in particular. A small group of evil vampires under Dracula’s command tried to slaughter them but Nicu drove them off, earning a steak to the heart. Eliza’s human mother died as well. Her 5th great grandmother Laila raised little Eliza.

In 1609 she met Dominic (Dracula). Eliza fell in love with him and he stole her away to America when he was back in Europe gaining supporters. Eliza carries a great deal of guilt over allowing Dominic to take her.

In 1692 she rebelled against him and saved Annabelle and Roland. She turned them into vampires. She teaches them because she at first felt sorry for them, because Laila taught her to help the downcast and because she loves them.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1 DARK AWAKENING, BOOK 2 DARK SAILS

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BLOOD REAPER

 

BLOOD REAPER

Name:

Cam, Cameron, Blood Reaper

Physical characteristics:

Cam can turn into half man half wolf shape as well as full wolf shape. In his half form he is six feet tall. He is muscular and big. He has a snout and extended jaws as well at the pointed ears of a wolf. His legs are shaped similar to wolves and his feet are large paws while his hands are human shape with sharp claws. He has a red 'D' shape scar on his left breast. His fur is red and coarse. He has black hair and eyes in his human form and amber eyes in werewolf form.

After he became the Blood Reaper, Cam began to wear a purple sash over his thick fur. It marks him as the leader of Dracula’s wolf pack. The gold D embroidered on his sash is a symbol of his rank as one of the Seven Tyrant Lords. Along with the sash he wears tight leather gloves, custom made to his wolf form. Each finger was incased in leather with sharp silver claws fashioned onto the outside of the glove. The glove protects him, preventing the deadly silver from touching his skin where it could weaken or even kill him.

Personality:

At first Cam was passive. He'd always let his big brother Isaac tease and bully him. After his brother's death he became angry, vengeful and a strong leader. He has a habit of flexing his fingers. At first it was a sign of his nerves but later he does it out of a thirst for violence.

Abilities:

Cam has the standard werewolf abilities. He can transform into a half-wolf half-human form or all wolf form. In both forms he's stronger, faster and has better agility and enhanced senses. He can access his enhanced abilities and sharp nails and teeth even in human form. As an Alpha Wolf, he's immortal. He seems to age slowly, perhaps a year per one-hundred human years. As Blood Reaper, he wears gloves with silver claws on his hands to hurt any mystical creature in his path, even his own pack if they step out of line.

Known History:

Little is known of Isaac and Cam's life before they became werewolves. The werewolf Clancy bit both of them and brought the brothers to Dracula the vampire lord. In the latter part of the 1600's, the pack was sent to capture vampire children Annabelle and Roland Foresight. Their mortal friend Thomas wounded Isaac with silver shot, blasting away the werewolf's shoulder. Isaac would have died but Cam rescued him. Isaac saw it as a sign of weakness and punished Cam for decades after. Isaac resented Cam for the rest of his life afterward and abused his brother even more fiercely.

Eventually Roland killed Isaac. Cam thirsted for revenge. That event changed him. He became more ruthless and vicious. He rose up in the hierarchy of Lord Dracula's personal wolf pack until he became their leader. He also has a much-valued seat as one of the werebeasts.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOKS 1, 3-6, 9, 12, 15-16

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BLOOD-EYED BILL

 BLOOD-EYED BILL

Not much is known about the tall, bald African pirate called Blood-Eyed Bill. He worked under Captain James Worthing as a fierce Bloody Buccaneer. He was actually loyal to the vampire Lord, spying on Worthing for Dracula. He had the extra ability of creating and manipulating a dense fog to fool his enemies. He could project it large enough to completely cover the Bloodfeast ship.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 2 DARK SAILS, BOOK 3 DARK QUEST

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RACHAEL COLE

 RACHAEL COLE

Known as Ruthless Rach, she was turned at age 13 by James Worthing. She became a ruthless pirate and served him as a Bloody Buccaneer, vowing one day to be rid of him for killing her brother Tim. She trained herself to become one of the fastest vampires. She’s quick to action, has the skills to keep herself on top and will take no guff from anyone. Overcompensates a lot. She was anti-men until she met and fell in love with Roland. She trained him and they fell in love. She can turn into a rat thanks to Roland’s guidance.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 2 DARK SAILS, BOOK 3 DARK QUEST, BOOK 4 DARK REVOLUTION

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ISAAC

 ISAAC

Physical characteristics:

Isaac can turn into half man half wolf shape as well as full wolf shape. In his half form he is seven feet tall, muscular and big. He has a snout and extended jaw as well at the pointed ears of a wolf. His legs are shaped similar to wolves and his feet are large paws while his hands are human shape with sharp claws. He has a red 'D' shape scar on his left breast. His fur is black and very shaggy. He has black hair and eyes in his human form and amber eyes in werewolf form. After the human boy called Thomas shot him, he is missing a shoulder.

Personality:

He is a bully. He treats his younger brother Cam badly. He always fights the werewolf Clancy for control of Dominic's personal werewolf pack. Angry and resentful after Thomas wounded him. Thirsts for revenge.

Abilities:

Isaac has the standard werewolf abilities. He can transform into a half-wolf half-human form or all wolf form. In both forms he's stronger, faster and has better agility and enhanced senses. He can access his enhanced abilities and sharp nails and teeth even in human form. As an Alpha Wolf, he's immortal. He seems to age slowly, perhaps a year per one-hundred human years.

Known History:

Little is known of Isaac and Cam's life before they became werewolves. The werewolf Clancy bit both of them and brought the brothers to Dracula the vampire lord. Isaac turned jealous of Clancy's status as pack leader of Dracula's personal guard and got into many a scuffle over control. In the latter part of the 1600's, the pack was sent to capture vampire children Annabelle and Roland Foresight. Their mortal friend Thomas wounded Isaac with silver shot, blasting away the werewolf's shoulder. Isaac would have died but Cam rescued him. Isaac saw it as a sign of weakness and punished Cam for decades after. Isaac resented Cam for the rest of his life afterward and abused his brother even more fiercely. Isaac made it his personal vendetta to kill Thomas for his injury.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1 DARK AWAKENINGS, BOOK 3 DARK QUEST, BOOK 4 DARK REVOLUTION

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Dark Sails!

Can Annabelle find her brother in post fire London or will she find new adversaries and dangerous hunters instead? Can Roland sail among vampire pirates or will they find out he's been helping the mortals?

Dark Sails on Amazon!

KING GRADY

 KING GRADY:

GRADY: Irish surname transferred to forename use, from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gráda "descendant of Gráda," hence "noble."

King Grady is the ruler of the Leprechaun kingdom. He is kind but a bit mischievous. A fierce alley to Annabelle Foresight, he helped her during the Quest for the Peyupei artifacts.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 3 DARK QUEST

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Dark Awakening on Amazon!

 

300 years of American history through the eyes of vampire children! Salem Witch Trials, werewolves, and more colonial adventure than you could shake a bat at! https://www.amazon.com/Dark.../dp/B085VKTLCZ/ref=sr_1_1...

TITUBA

 TITUBA

Not much is known about Tituba’s life except that she was born in an Arawak Village in South America where she was captured during her childhood and taken to Barbados as a slave.

John Parris later purchased her in Barbados when she was a teenager and brought her to Boston in 1680.

In November of 1689, Samuel Parris moved Tituba and his family to Salem after he was appointed the new minister of Salem Village.

She met Agents of Sorcery Protection members Dagda, Guarin and Blandia shortly after this and began to share white magic craft with them. Dagda wanted to have her join ASP and even suggested purchasing her from Parris, but he refused due to her ability to help his children.

She married a fellow slave, a Native American named John Indian.

Over a decade later, Tituba was one of the 1st women to be accused of witchcraft during the hysteria of 1692.

Roxanna Dawn, under orders of Dracula, deeply mesmerized Tituba, making her confess, tell all sorts of strange things and describe “Satan” as what Dagda looked like. It was all part of Dracula’s plans to sow discontent in the colonies to bring ASP to the surface and have them destroyed by the mortals.

Her confessions spared her and after the trials were over, she and John were paid for and freed from jail by Guarin.

Tituba had a penchant for white magic and continued her training under Guarin. John was killed and she took the Right of Ascendance, becoming immortal. She went on the become the head of ASP and a great ally to Annabelle and Roland Foresight.

Seen in FORESIGHT CHRONICLES BOOK 1 DARK AWAKENING and BOOK 3 DARK QUEST

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Dark Sails TRAILER!!!!!

 

The trailer is up for Foresight Chronicles Dark Sails and it's amazing!!!!!!

Thanks James Christopher Thompson and Big Work Newtwork!

https://youtu.be/NLTVown1eC0

Dark Sails on Amazon!

 Follow the Foresight children into the age of pirates!

Dark Awakenings Trailer!

 

Thanks to James Christopher Thompson and Big World Network, here is the trailer for the first book in the FORESIGHT CHRONICLES series!

The Cirque Du Freak Series by Darren Shan

 This year (2020) I have been posting daily Facebook posts celebrating books I have enjoyed. I'd like to share with you one of my favorites.

I wish I owned the series.  It tells the story of a teen who becomes a Vampire's Assistant and dares to make some amazing twists and turns. I good friend named Jeff Russon introduced the series to me.  He read it to his students and when he reviewed my 1st draft of what would become THE FORESIGHT CHRONICLES: DARK AWAKENING, he suggested it.

The series really inspired me and there are things that made me think, and brought to mind different directions I wanted to explore in my series.

I highly recommend these series!

The Foresight Chronicles: Book Two DARK SAILS Has a cover!

 A big THANK YOU to my editor at Big World Network, Ahnasariah Larsen! This cover is amazing!

 It shows Annabelle's longing for her lost brother Roland, Big Ben which signifies London where she and Thomas are located, a wonderfully engaging pirate ship with Roland at the bow of of the ship and another pirate in the middle (Racheal?). Bats and crows continue to make their appropriate appearances. All soaked in a eerie red color like blood.

Watch this space for the future book release date!

J Scott Savage is visiting Monkeys!

J Scott Savage is the author of the Far World series.. He came out to the rustic town of Tooele years ago to speak to our local chapter of the League of Utah Writers. He inspired me in my writing generally as well as inspiring me and helping me with my plotting of Myths. He said things about writing characters for Middle Grade that completely changed my plans, turning me towards a better direction.

So now he's coming to my favorite League chapter, the Infinite Monkeys tomorrow night! As we've been doing all throughout the COVID situation, we meet online. He'll be discussing pacing and man I'm stoked for this!!!!

 

 

Dark Awakenings The Foresight Chronicles Book One is available!

Begin the grand adventure with Annabelle as she deals with Dracula in Colonial America! #salemwitchtrials #vampirechildren @BigWorldNetwork @BeingAuthor #BookBoost #Amwriting #WriteStuff #booklook #pubwrite #BookBuzzr @BigWorldNetwork #yalitchat #vampires #kidsbookclub

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The Foresight Chronicles Book Two: Dark Sails

All the pictures below have one thing in common. The Foresight Chronicles Book Two: Dark Sails. Formerly Night Children: Dark Changes.

Never liked that title.

Currently it's going through content edits.

Watch this space! 

Begin the grand adventure with Annabelle!

Begin the grand adventure with

Annabelle

as she deals with Dracula in Colonial America! #salemwitchtrials #vampirechildren @BigWorldNetwork @BeingAuthor #BookBoost #Amwriting #WriteStuff #booklook #pubwrite #BookBuzzr @BigWorldNetwork #yalitchat #vampires #kidsbookclub

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