Welcome to the virtual book tour for Lark's End by Christina Leigh Pritchard. She is famous for creating sweeping epic tales that span numerous volumes, instead of the popular and traditional trilogy. Here she talks about why.
How to craft an epic fantasy adventure
series vs. a trilogy
“Three Day Cruise to the Bahamas”.
That’s what a
trilogy is. It’s a vacation given in only a limited quantity. I can’t write
trilogies. Sure, you can fit everything into three books just like a mini
vacation but there’s always so much left unexplored. There’s more planning involved by the writer
and less flexibility.
For those who
like to take long vacations and explore everything fully, take a look at any
epic fantasy adventure series. These books aren’t written with an end in mind
(usually) and delve into more character developments/back stories.
With an epic
fantasy adventure series there’s more freedom to explore other characters,
worlds and play with the narrative! There could be two books, ten or fifty! To
write such a series, one needs to have a basic outline and yet be willing to
change as the story develops. I personally have the basic outline of each book
ready. If the plot seems to change according to the character development and
actions, I go with it.
Lark’s End is an
epic fantasy adventure series. I’ve been writing the nine books in this series
since grade school. It’s amazing to see the world grow and change as I grew and
changed. It was, personally, my longest
vacation ever! (And I’m still visiting there!)
Author Bio
Christina Leigh
Pritchard was born and raised in South Florida. Her first stories
were written at the age of nine in $0.15 wide ruled spiral notebooks
(which were supposed to be used for class) ;o)~ and in the various
diaries she kept. Stories she wrote from age nine to twelve fill
about four storage boxes!
Since she's upgraded to a computer, she's completed over fifty books and still going strong. Her genre's include dark fantasy, young adult, drama, suspense, historical romance, multicultural, comedy, poetry and many more.
Since she's upgraded to a computer, she's completed over fifty books and still going strong. Her genre's include dark fantasy, young adult, drama, suspense, historical romance, multicultural, comedy, poetry and many more.
Links
Website
for the Cin Series: cinseries.com
Website for Lark’s End: gadaie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christina-Leigh-Pritchard/118941638145057?ref=hl
Twitter: twitter.com/teeny120
Title:
Lark’s End
Author:
Christina Leigh Pritchard
Genre:
Intermediate Fantasy
From
the author of the C I N Series, comes an epic fantasy world filled
with nothing but constant action and adventure. A new world, new life
forms, and another twisted and complex story from author Christina
Leigh Pritchard!
SYNOPSIS:
Mary wants to kill them. But, someone stands in her way...
Tahmi has nightmares, of an old man in a sailor's suit, dropping her off on her doorstep. When she tells her parents about him they look sick. Could her dream have some truth to it? Is that old man the reason they won't allow her in the woods behind her house?
What are they hiding from her? Who is she?
SYNOPSIS:
Mary wants to kill them. But, someone stands in her way...
Tahmi has nightmares, of an old man in a sailor's suit, dropping her off on her doorstep. When she tells her parents about him they look sick. Could her dream have some truth to it? Is that old man the reason they won't allow her in the woods behind her house?
What are they hiding from her? Who is she?
TAHMI:
She's just an ordinary girl, right?
Lark's End, the first of nine books in the epic fantasy series The Fall of Gadaie. For extras, (characters, illustrations, book trailers, maps) please visit the blog dedicated to the series: gadaie.com
BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED AFTER STORY (kindle version only)
66+ Illustrated photos created by Omaik Digital Art
Lark's End, the first of nine books in the epic fantasy series The Fall of Gadaie. For extras, (characters, illustrations, book trailers, maps) please visit the blog dedicated to the series: gadaie.com
BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED AFTER STORY (kindle version only)
66+ Illustrated photos created by Omaik Digital Art
What Readers are
saying:
The
world of Lark's End is topsy-turvy...I admit that I was prepared to
be confused and disappointed when I started reading this story.
Shifts of location left me feeling lost and for a YA book the
language seemed too simplistic. After the first couple of chapters I
was comfortable feeling lost. And very grateful for the language. By
the middle of the book I was breathless keeping up with the journey
of the companions. Far from being simplistic, Lark's End requires
your full attention to follow the dream-like transformations and
fast-paced movement...After reading Lark's End, I don't think there
would be any trouble getting your YA to read Kafka or Borges.
-Speculative
Salon Reviews
Lark's
End: Whoa, I knew you had a good imagination but Lark's End was
outrageously creative. At first I wasn't sure that I would like it,
it seemed a bit far out there but I loved it. It reminded me of
worlds created like Alice in Wonderland or C.S. Lewis's Narnia. You
are a great author/story teller. The world you created with all the
wonderful creatures (my favorite being the stars) was so captivating.
I can't wait to find this book and buy it for my kids. I really do
have such respect for your talent as a writer. C I N was a book for
me... Lark's End is a book for everyone, children and adults can both
enjoy it. I was amazed and I can't wait to find out what happens
next.. People that love to get lost in a book that can transport them
to a fabulous new world are going to cherish Lark's End.
-Goodreads
Member -- Dione Sage
Here
is another series by Pritchard that is filled with twists and turns
as the plot races along. Tahmi is trying to figure out who she really
is, as well as many other secrets. Pay close attention along the
ride, so that you can keep up with what is going on!
-Andi's Young Adult
Reviews
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