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My writing world...

2009-08-31T13:15:00.003-06:00

Not much is happening in my writing world.

I got my statements from PublishAmerica from "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" and "Daysong of the Knightbird". I haven't sold any in the past six months, bummer. I'm still looking into rewriting both and offering them up to a different publisher. Book three, "Feathers of a Dancer" is done in rough, so I ready to do master editing in it. I posted a chapter on a critic site by no suggestions were offered.

I released "The Haunting of Night" last October to no reveiws at all. Still like working on those short stories though. It is available at lulu.com ~ CrazyDragon Bookstore

Love to all...

Dexter

2008-03-31T10:18:00.004-06:00

I have a new favorite show now. Since the writer's strike, the networks had to fill in for some of the shows. CBS dragged "Dexter" over from Showtime to fill in where "Shark" was on Sunday nights. I'm sure it was put through the censor before going out on air.

Dexter is about a serial killer. Not just any serial killer but one who kills those who really deserve it. The cool thing about show is that you accually get into Dexter's head. I don't have Showtime (and can't afford it) so seeing the oringinal series is a 'no go', but I have noticed that the series is out on DVD now. It might be something to look into.

Love to all... Laurlee

To remind you...

2008-01-28T14:33:00.000-07:00

"E'Mor's Romances ~ Star'Leen" and "The Touch of Trinity" are NO LONGER available at Forbidden Publications. Their contracts have been treminated by Rene. They are only available at the Crazy Dragon Bookstore.

Still moving on from here.

2008-01-28T14:29:00.001-07:00

For those of you who have wondered if I'm still around...I am. I have become very leary about e-publishing. I have been burned a couple of times. I know I should let it go, but that is something that only time can heal.

Most of my writing now is at my Lulu.com store... Crazy Dragon Bookstore so if your looking for it, well that is where it ended up.

What have I been doing? I have been writing, just at a slower pace then I did. Still working on "Feathers of a Dancer" and book one of the "Quadstar Legacy". I'm still seriously thinking of moving away from romance. If this happens "E'Mor's Romances" will be come "E'Mor's Journey", but that is all still in the thinking stage. I have no real deadline for any of this. I have heard very little (to nothing) at all about how either one of my series are doing well, or even if there is a fan base for them

...again, time will tell.

LibraryThing

2007-10-23T10:14:00.000-06:00

I set up an account with LibraryThing.com. I believe it is connected with your local librarys.

Something sad in my book...

2007-09-25T23:32:00.000-06:00

You know, I'm the last person who should be judging anyone, but this evening I seen something sad, in my book at least.

I was surfing through the net and came onto some sites I have seen in the past, but I don't hang out at. One was for one of my favorite sci-fi show (I'll leave nameless to avoid finger pointing) I use to watch when I was in school and a whole lot younger.

This site was set up by a true fan (I'm not denying that), but what I seen kind of made me...sad, I think is the word. This fan has over 20 short stories (of which they wrote) about this series. Ok now...I'm a fan and I have done fanfic, but I think it made me sad because...well it's kind of a waste. 20 short stories??? Not to mention, this series is STILL under copyright.

An editor told me once..."You can teach the technique, but not the idea." So I ask...where does it leave this writer?

Just my thought for now..................

Two New Reviews...

2007-08-18T08:50:00.000-06:00

There have been two new reviews posted on-line for "The Touch of Trinity". I really did not know how well this 'one shot' story would do, but both of these reviews are positive. I'm seriously thinking of writing another 'one shot' short story...maybe in time for Halloween.

from Cocktail Reviews

Author: Laurlee Ann Harbig
Publisher: Forbidden Publications

REVIEW:
Davin has loved tales of fairies since she was a child, but life has been cruel – her parents dead in a car accident, her boyfriend walking out – and so her belief has been put to the test one too many times. Picking up the pieces, she keeps moving forwards and starts work at a radio station.

Half-Irish Davin has always been able to sense when things are going to happen, and so she’s disgusted but not surprised when Jason, one of the DJs, hits on her. The station hires a new guy, an Irishman by the name of Pan Trinity. That night, Davin dreams of a gorgeous hunk with green eyes – and she’s floored when she meets Pan the next day, who resembles the man she dreamed about.

Pan has come to the US in search of his mother, who abandoned him when he was a baby. He confides to Davin that he’s found his mother in a psychiatric hospital, but she refuses to see him. Davin tries to help, and unwittingly discovers the secret of Pan’s birth…

I liked the motto that weaves through this story: Life has a way of crushing dreams and dreams have a way of ending, but if you keep them safe they will return.

This short tale has plenty of witty one-liners and wry observations that kept me chuckling. Despite its brevity, it’s really quite charming, such as in the scene where Pan explains his unusual name: "I had taken a fondness toward the penny whistle back at the orphanage I was raised at. The good sisters named me Pan after the pagan Greek god." Isn’t that great? I love it! A really nice touch of characterisation.

My favourite line was when Davin’s boss, who good-naturedly letches after her all the time, says: "Nice jeans", to which Davin replies: "Thanks…they come with a chastity belt."

The negatives: Some dodgy editing marred the flow of the writing in places, which was a shame.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, light-hearted ’sweet’ story, more about Davin’s growth and the resurrection of belief in dreams than a true romance. Short and cute.

Review from Cocktail Reviews for "The Touch of Trinity"

from Sensual Reads & Reviews

Davin Ramberg works as an advertising executive for a local radio station.

Pan Trinity is the new DJ for the radio station.

From the first time they meet each other sparks fly. Davin has her hands full with the DJ that Pan is replacing because he was one scary dude. He plans to get even with Davin, but will Pan reach her in time to save her?

Touch Of Trinity is a amazing soul stirring story about the fairies who come to us from Ireland and the people who believe. Laurlee Harbig is whimsically brilliant! She will have you believing in fairies and the bond that only ones in true love can share. I was in awe while reading this fantastic story!

Review from Sensual Reads & Reviews for "The Touch of Trinity"

He comes...

2007-07-31T19:13:00.000-06:00

He comes ever so silently...

J'ar has inspired a story to himself and it only seen fit to give him a place of his own. He is as real to me as Jesse Knight is. J'ar provokes both pity and horror, but inside he is all gentleman and I welcome him.

Another one...

2007-07-27T23:36:00.000-06:00

My current vaca was planned around something...getting another tattoo. Yup...I'm officially out of my mind. My appointment is set for this monday. I've come to find out that Tattoo Shops arn't open on mondays, but Cindi (my tattooist) is making an exception for me. Being that I'm from out of town and all.

So on one of the hottest days of the year I'll be off to Billings for my new tattoo...and here is the design. This is J'ar...he is a thief and the main character in the story "Craziness of the Dragon".

Love to all... Laurlee

Harry Potter spoilers...

2007-07-21T09:48:00.000-06:00

I guess the real question I want to ask is this... What do you want? The rainbow or the pot of gold? The gold is great, but the rainbow is so much nicer to look at.

I wanted to say something about all the Harry Potter 'spoilers' I have encountered in the last several weeks. Yes, they gave away the ending, but does a reader ever read a book to get to the end or are they reading for the ride itself. It is the smaller details which makes the story enjoyable for the reader. I pre-ordered my audio CDs for the Deathly Hallows over a month ago and I had no intention of backing out of my order with Amazon. You know, I sure there are several people (like me) who were curious about the spoilers...and I bet they were first in line for the books at mid-night on Friday or (like me) first in line at my local K-Mart when it open at 8am this morning.

A fan is a fan inspite of it all. The fans know that J.K. Rowlings did not intentionly release spoilers to fans to be leaked. I'm an author and one of my downfalls is that I keep a secret, so I commend her on her strenght in doing so.

Oh by the way, those of you who have leaked the plotline??? Well...thank you. You have managed to make this book more popular then ever.

Love to all... Laurlee

"Feathers of a Dancer"

2007-07-14T18:44:00.000-06:00

I have been working feverishly on book three of the Knightbird series, "Feathers of a Dancer". As some of you know, who have been following this series, I will not be releasing it through PublishAmerica.

I have decided to use Lulu.com and a publishing package through them. They will supply me with an ISBN number and they will also place it on Amazon.com (as well as any other on-line bookstore). There are several other small services which will come with the package.

I will be designing the cover as well as the rest of the book. I only have four full chapers and about six parchal written chapters. So the rough draft is about done. I'm getting excited, this is going to be one the best written books (novels) I have done.

Love to all... Laurlee

A new booksite for "E'Mor's Romances ~ Star'Leen"

2007-06-05T09:33:00.000-06:00

Here is a link for "Star'Leen," book one of E'Mor's Romances at Bebo.com.

"E'Mor's Romances ~ Star'Leen" at Bebo.com

I think that this would be a great time to touch off on a simuliar topic. I had decided to create another series...before all of you who know me, shake your head and sigh. This is just a tad bit different.

It is titled "The Quadstar Legacy". This series will be both E'Mor's Romances and the Knightbird series. The re-writes for E'Mor's Romances will be first. I wanted everyone to read and enjoy E'Mor's Romances, but this is not possible yet due to adult content. I'm still looking into a title for the first book, but it will be "Star'Leen" and "Donni" combined and suited for the general public.

A new booksite for "The Touch of Trinity"

2007-06-05T09:27:00.000-06:00

I'm giving this another sperate post too. I really want people to come to these sites and get a feel for the books.

"The Touch of Trinity" at Bebo.com

As each book finds it's way to print, I will hope to use Bebo.com to promote them.

A new booksite for "The Daysong of the Knightbird"

2007-06-05T09:21:00.001-06:00

As I said in the last post, I setup a bookpage for each one of my published books.

"The Daysong of the Knightbird" at Bebo.com

I really like the design of this page. I mean, I think I luck out with this template design.

A new booksite for "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight"

2007-06-05T09:05:00.000-06:00

Bebo.com has some wonderful sites that can be easily set up to help promote your books. I decided to set up a page for each of my books which are in print starting with "Jesse".

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" at Bebo.com

I'm hoping that this will help some of the lesser books find exposure as well.

The Daysong of the Knightbird

2007-06-04T09:27:00.000-06:00

"The Daysong of the Knightbird" is now out and is available through Amazon.com and any other on-line store. Today I will make it available locally through the Chamber of Commerce, Made In Montana Gifts and (maybe) Reynolds Market.

If your interested in this book or maybe some others by me, you can check out a free PDF download at A Journey from Within .

This highlights both of my series and "The Touch of Trinity".

Also to let you know, the blogs of the 'Crazy Dragon Bar' and 'Trinity's Rainbow' have been deleted. It was just way to many sites for me to keep up on, now that Blogger is sooooo much harder to sign into.

"The Touch of Trinity" does have a new website at Bebo... "The Touch of Trinity" book site and one is coming for "Craziness of the Dragon". I will keep you posted.

Drew Hayes...

2007-04-23T07:33:00.000-06:00

This past week I decided to reach into my bookself and pull out a series I have not look at or thought about until now. I was a big time comice book collector some years ago and when I found a series I like I hunted and shopped until I found as many as I could of the series...be it books or the comics themselves.

And this week I pulled out every "Poison Elves" comic and book to see what I had, then I hit the internet to see what I didn't have. Upon scouting around and found something out...The artist had passed away.

Drew Hayes had a unique way of drawing. He was drawing Goth back before Goth was cool. I'm not saying I like Goth...but I am saying I liked this guy's art and style. He was a story teller like none other I had seen. His stories contained not only his art, but pages of story line. He used panels as well as full pages worth of dialogue (unheard of at the time). He was self published by Mulehide Comics until Sirius Comics picked up the series. It was first call "I, Luseipher" then later became "Poison Elves".

He placed his story around a central character...Luseiphur. An elf with a nasty sword and gun to boot. He was a short, black haired bitter little guy about 5'5" (I'm guessing). His killing rampages were intrupted by his ex-wife, bestfriend, and an imp that lived in his head. Luse was a thief and an assassin for hire. He smoked to much and drank even more. Yup...he was a barrel full of laughs.

Drew Hayes passed away last month, March 21. He was only 37 years old.

Luseiphur... "Say goodnight to the sandman."

The Touch of Trinity

2007-03-20T10:31:00.000-06:00

"The Touch of Trinity" was released by Fordidden Publications on St. Patrick's Day. It is also available at the Crazy Dragon Bookstore at Lulu.com in book form.

You can access its page at Forbidden Publ. through this link:

"The Touch of Trinity"

Excerpt:

The morning came in brightly through her windows. She rolled over and lazily looked at the clock. The more she focused, the more she panicked.
"No…no, it can’t be nine yet!" Davin screamed out loud. "You didn’t set your alarm, you moron."
This little outburst sent Jenna Kitty flying off the bed in a hurry. Davin kicked the blanket off and dove for the phone. She had the station’s number on speed dial, but she dialed it anyway.
"Good Morning, this is KXNT. Your best choice for classic rock and I’m Peggy, how can I help you?"
"Peggy…" Davin all but screamed.
"Miss Ramberg, how are you feeling today? Better I hope," Peggy replied with sunshine in her voice.
God Peggy, you’re a good candidate for phone sex, Davin thought as she tried to regain her composure. "Is Jon there? I mean is he pissed off I’m not."
"Yes…I mean…he is here, but no, he is not angry. In fact, he's in a great mood," Peggy replied. "He said he saw you here last night. When you weren’t here at eight, he told me to give you until ten, then I was supposed to give you a call. And you should see who is here, Miss Ramberg. I think I’m in love."
Davin closed her eyes, and then she remembered. Jon wanted her there to meet the new DJ. She fell back into a laying position.
"Oh my God…"she said.
"You're telling me, ouch, and the accent is sexier then hell," Peggy replied, forgetting who she was talking to.
A thought hit her and she said it out loud, "What color are his eyes?"
"They’re green, and emerald green." Peggy said. "Oh…I wish I wasn’t engaged."
"Peg, tell Jon I’ll be there as soon as possible."
"Peg? You have never called me Peg before, Miss. Ramberg," Peggy replied.
"And it’s Davin, Peg."
"Ok…Davin, we will see you when you get here. You better come soon…I don’t know how long this show is going to be."

E'Mor's Romance - Star'Leen

2007-03-12T08:29:00.000-06:00

My have received my first review on "Star'Leen".

Out of all the stories planned for this series, this was the hardest to write. It is quite graphic in places with sex and volence, but...being that it was the hardest right out of the gate, the others will and can only get better.

I'm not looking at this as a bad review, in fact...I think that it hit the nail on the head. I was meaning to write outside of my comfort zone and this proves that I did.

TwoLipsReview.com ~ Star'Leen By Laurlee Harbig

The Daysong of the Knightbird

2007-03-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

A cover has been choosen and it is (now) going to print. I am so happy.

Also "The Touch of Trinity" will be out on March 16th (just in time for St. Patrick's Day) from Forbidden Publications. Join us for the release party on Friday, March 16th at 7pm in Forbidden's Chatroom @ http://www.forbiddenpublications.com

Love to all....

We shall try again...

2007-01-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

I will try again. I managed to find alittle time to rewrite "Craziness of the Dragon". I then submitted it back to Forbidden Publications on the 20th of January.

Now we shall see...

This story seems to have been in constent motion. Just like the main character, J'ar. It first started out to be a 2,000 story for a mag. which went under before it was even printed. Then I added more (up to 5,000 words), so I could submit it to Forbidden Publications. Before it was submitted to Forbidden it was submitted to Mundia Press for a book of short stories and that project got axed too. Now the story stands at a nice 6,890 words and about 60% of it was rewritten.

I believe some of the story line was lost and I also think the rewrite soften it alittle, but this was needed. If it is going to see publication at all, some sacrifices have to be made.

It is all a matter of time??

2007-01-09T00:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a time line so that you will understand all that is go into this. Every story has a purpose.

Time Line for Writting
E'Mor's Romances are in RED and the Knightbird series is in PURPLE.

Star'Leen (Novella - December 2006)
"The Desert of Stars" (Novel of both Star'Leen & Donni)
May the Stars Cry (Cry'Star) - concept for story
Donni (Novella - Still being written)

Jazz'meen (Novella)

Coralanna (Novella)

Rebe (Novella)

Zendell (Novella)

Na'Diea (Novella)

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" (Novel - May 2006)
Craziness of the Dragon (J'ar) - Lulu Press

"The Daysong of the Knightbird" (Novel - February 2007)
A Time of Loss (Loss) - concept for story
"Feathers of a Dancer" (Novel - Still being written)

"Claim a Soul of a Knightbird" (Novel)

"In the Temple Mists" (Novel)

"Before Known Time" (Novel)

"To End with Love" (Novel)

"Tales of the Golden City" (A collection of short stories)
May the Stars Cry (Cry'Star) - concept for story
(Cristalore)
Craziness of the Dragon (J'ar) - Lulu Press
(Wave Jammer)
A Time of Loss (Loss) - concept for story
(Drago)
(E'Anna)

"Craziness" is on hold at this time.

2007-01-07T00:55:00.000-07:00

"Craziness of the Dragon" was NOT accepted by Forbidden Publications. So now it is on hold. I'm not sure if I'm willing (right now) to re-work this story to have it put on hold for another four months. It is only a five thousand word story. I have 're-worked' this story twice to have Forbidden tell me to 're-work' again and resubmit it...I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.

2006-12-12T16:15:00.000-07:00

The proofs for "The Daysong of the Knightbird" have arrived in my e-mail box. I now have until December 26th to do my final edits.

I'm thinking that it will be the last part of January or the first part of February for the release.

This is the continuing adventures of Jesse Knight...yes, book two of The Knightbird series.

I wish that I was more excited about "Daysong" but I'm not. I plan on giving it the best attention I can, but I'm just not excited about it. Maybe it is coming at a bad time of year. I put way to much pressure on myself around the holidays and now my writing it taking that center stage.

Scrooge...or just being single?

2006-12-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

I have never concedered myself a Scrooge. I loved the holidays, it was a fun time (when I was a kid and didn't have a care in the world!). Always at Christmas there was family so there was someone to talk to and run with. But now things have changed...Don't get me wrong...I'm don't want to be on anyones simpathy list but it just not the same. My brothers and sisters have their own family and well, I'm single. I can count all my friends on one hand and...well...they have families too. So I don't want to invite my pathic self to their good times. I feel bad enough so think of how I would feel standing in among THEIR families. I hate being alone but its worse when your alone in a crowd. I know they mean well but I just don't feel right being there.

It looks like we are not getting a holiday party at work for second year in a row. The current management is making it rough on planning it so I guess we won't have it. There is still one at bowling and I got Staci name. I still have no idea what to get for her. That is it for the Holiday Parties for me.

The jury is still out on the Christmas Tree going up too. I mean...when your single what is the use. It's just another thing I have to fight with the cat and dog over. I'm wondering if it is even worth it. The Christmas lights didn't go up either this year. I can't find the time to clean my house let alone put up Christmas lights. I will do the cards...I should make an effort to stay in touch with my relatives at least once a year. And I will go and wrap presents for the church (Nikki asked and I know they could use the help).

But personally, why bother? I have not husband or kids...no boyfriend or love interest to spend the holiday with...so why bother?

Coming Soon... Donni.

2006-11-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

Coming soon....

"E'Mor's Romances ~ Donni" is coming right along. It has been a hard story to write. There is really no back ground on her so everything has to be from scratch. At least...I can show you the cover I designed for the printed version. I'm going to make that a rule to have the next cover designed and ready to go when the previous story comes out. You know just to wet your taste buds.

"In the Works..."
"Star'Leen" runs from beginning to end of story, but "Donni" is different. It accually starts before "Star'Leen". The major part is after (way after) the first story. So a book is 'in the works' which will contain BOTH "Star'Leen" and "Donni". It is tentively titled "The Desert of Stars". It will be more then just slapping "Star'Leen" and "Donni" together. It will be one complete story with new chapters added to freshen the story up.

Update... "Craziness of the Dragon"
I have heard from Forbidden and they had informed me they have just started to look at the October submittions. So I'm thinking soon, I'll post one way or the other.

The Local Newspaper??

2006-11-21T13:59:00.000-07:00

I really do know else to say this without it coming out bad and this is an obervation nothing more.

Living in a small town in Montana has its upside and its downside. The upside is a tight community. Everyone knows everyone else and some will even watch your back for you. Crime is low as far as I know we don't have any serieal killer here. But...

The downside is this...don't color outside of the lines. Being that this is MONTANA, an artist is to draw wildlife, cowboys and scenery. A writer is to write about Montana fiction, cowboys or anything else that is 'so-called' about real Montana.

Here is the problem...I don't.

I was raised here and this is all that I know. I have not even seen the ocean. I have never been to Europe or abroad. I have made it up to Canada because we are only about 200 miles from the border. I was not raised on a farm but I have done farm work (my sister was married to a farmer). I'm not a fan of the 'big' city, it is just to crowded for me. So here is the problem...I write and draw sci-fi/fantasy/romance.

Everytime I pick up the local paper I see something about a booksigning or a bookreading, but they are for an author who wrote about pioneers or their live story in Montana. I was interviewed by this same paper back in the first part of May of this year but I have not seen the artical in the Ranger. In fact, I have spent a guess of over $300 in mail outs to promote my writing. Now I have 'Star'Leen' coming out and I'm not sure if it is worth the effort to contact the local paper. This is a weird position to be in. So your guess as good as mine in what I am to do next.

I have a couple locally owned stores that said they would be interested in handling the book. So I'll order a few from Lulu.com to place in those stores. I will offer some freebies to go with each book to advertise for Forbidden Publications (my publisher of the e-book version). It is the least I can do for them because they have been good to me. That was also the reason of the redesigning of the cover. I wanted a professional look to attract attention.

And in the mean time...I'll just keep writing and take the situations as they come.

I am excited about the release of "Star'Leen" !!!

2006-11-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

The release date is December 8th, 2006! There will be a release party at the Chat Room of Forbidden Publications!!! So join me and four other great releases.

I can not be more excited about the release of book one of E'Mor's Romances titled "Star'Leen". So many changes have been made to make this one of my best. I am also proud of both the versions of it as well. Forbidden Publications gave me a wonderful opprotunity to tell a story I thought needed to be told.

Please...If you have a Pay Pal account and would like a good read, download the e-book from Forbidden....

If your interested in giving a real printed book for Christmas or a present of some sort, you can also get it in a printed version from Lulu.com available through my book store...Crazy Dragon Book Store.

2006-11-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would give you all a look at my table I set up at the Zonta Arts & Craft show that was this weekend. I wish I could say I could have done better, but I can't. I went, I set up, and I tried something new.

"Jesse Knight" has been reviewed...?

2006-11-08T10:52:00.000-07:00

I can't say that I'm real proud of these review but one is sure better then the other.

My comment about the first review is this...if she can't (or won't) read the book all the way through then why is she giving it a bad review? or a review at all?
Coffee Time Romance review by Kimber

Now...this is a review. She points out the good, the bad and what needs to improved. I went as far as contacting this reviewer. I want to thank her for her time, because she had went above and beyond the call of duty. CK2S Kwips and Kritiques review by Debbie

E'Mor's Romances - Star'Leen

2006-11-08T10:44:00.000-07:00

The release date for this e-book has been pushed back to December 8th. Forbidden Publications would like to give it more attention so they had decided to spred out their releases alittle more. This I totally understand.

I'm in the middle of second round editing with Dayna Hart. She has a good eye and she is also not afraid of calling me on several scenes of the story. Between both of us we are going to make "Star'Leen" the best she can be. This e-book is going to be better (editing wise) than "Jesse".

Zonta Art's & Craft Show

2006-11-08T10:37:00.000-07:00

I have decided to host my first book signing at the Zonta Arts & Craft show this weekend (10th& 11th), here in Glendive. The show will be at EPEC so if your in town stop by and visit with me. I'll be along the left side of the wall as you enter the building.

Not only will I have "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight", I will also have a pre-edited "Star'Leen" and a limited editions of 20 for "Craziness of the Dragon". I will also have t-shirts and other little items from the Dragon Rose on-line store.

Pictures will follow....for sure!

The Daysong of The Knightbird

2006-11-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

I have re-edited this story on my own and sent it back to the publisher. I have learned alot from editing other stories of mine like "Star'Leen". I'm currently writing on the third story in this series and fate is making some changes of it's own.

I have decided not to stream line this story, but to allow a second pair of eyes to look at it. I want this story to be the best it can be. It is still looking at a February / March release.

No cover has been decided on... if you have an idea let me know... loreann@midrivers.com

E'Mor's Romance - Star'Leen

2006-08-21T23:43:00.001-06:00

There was a change of title, but the story remains the same. I wanted to wait until I had a little more information about this first adventure in romance writing.

First, the title was changed to better associate the story with a series. So the title was once "Star'Leen ~ Rise of the Father's Son" is now been changed to "E'Mor's Romances ~ Star'Leen". That is fine with me, I'm learning alot from these gals at Forbidden Pub. They have been so helpful to me through this whole process.

Second, a kicka** cover was made for me to help with the promotions of my little kingly romance. D. J. Alling was the master mind behide it and I thank her much. Many cover designers would not have tried so hard the second time around and she nailed it.

Third, the release date...yup, I got one now. I would love to thank Rene (the boss lady) at Forbidden Pub. for reaching above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did she supply me with a date, but she also gave one to almost everyone else at Forbidden. Kudos to you my dear!!!
Oh yea... the release date is November 3rd, 2006.

Last, but now least, I have to mention this...now having the release date and all. I beleave that this is fantasic for a story that I started to write in mid-April, had done by the end of May, was told that it was going to an e-book by the end of June, and to be release by the beginning November of the same year.

Star'Leen - Rise of the Father's Son

2006-06-21T19:15:00.000-06:00

I was surprised to find out that "Star'Leen - Rise of the Father's Son" was one of the 15 winners in a contest with Forbidden Publications. I am so happy to see this story find a place for itself among the many wonderful e-books that call Forbidden home.

Available Now!

2006-05-15T09:26:00.000-06:00

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" is available now throught PublishAmerica's website store. It is one of this week 'new releases'. So feel free to order it there if you would so like.

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" page at PublishAmerica.

As an added bonus, if you purchase it and would like to have it autographed - let me know. You can send an e-mail directly to me, Laurlee Harbig. I will also spring for return postage. It should be available for purchase from the other on-line stares like Amazon.com by July 10th.

Now I'm excited. With "Jesse Knight" being available, "The Daysong of The Knightbird" locked and loaded, and "Star'Leen: the Rise of the Father's Son" just about done, this is looking good.

In Honor of...

2006-05-14T10:29:00.000-06:00

In honor of my first book coming out in July, I decided to do something that has been on my mind for a long time. I decided it was time to get "Jesse Knight" out of my head and over my heart. With the Motorcycle Show in town this weekend, it gave me a great opprotunity to do so.

This piece of art was originally done by Chris Watkins but the tattoo was done by Cindy from Eagle Tattoo out of Billings, MT. She did a wonderful job putting Chris' Art to work. So yup, this is one of kind piece of art. Next time Cindy is in town (that is if she comes back next year for the show), we will have to put something in the background.

Warnings about tattoos...they do hurt going on. Don't let anyone tell you different. They also cost a pretty penny. So be sure this is what you want to do before walking into any Tattoo Shop. It should not be done on an impluse.

The release date for "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight"

2006-05-10T09:13:00.000-06:00

I was informed by PublishAmerica that the release of my book "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" will be July 10th, 2006. I was also informed that there will be a press release about the official release will be sent to my local newspaper, the Glendive Ranger Review.

And yes, the cover pictured below will be the cover used.

This has been a slow process for me and I beleive it has taken it toll. Along with this and the few small nippings at work has made me more tired then I need to be.

love to all...

The cover?

2006-05-04T21:43:00.000-06:00

PublishAmerica has sent me the idea that I had for the cover of 'The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight". But...being the curious person that I am, I asked them for their take of this cover. I do have say that the my idea is growing on me. What about you???

E'Mor's Romance - Star'Leen

2006-04-30T10:19:00.000-06:00

I'm happy to say that I'm done now with chapter five on this novella. "Star'Leen" is the working title, but it seems to be less about her and more about E'Mor coming into his own, so the title might change. I'm heading for ten chapters all together. This also encludes the rest of the series. So as soon as I am done writing this first book in this series, I will start shopping around for a good e-publisher to submit it to.

I think I might have stated before The Knightbird series will stay with PublishAmerica but this series will not. If I cannot find someone to take it I just might self publish it.

You can find out more about the series by checking out the website, E'Mor's Romance

Love to all...

The final look...

2006-04-18T15:40:00.000-06:00

I have just recieved that final look at "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight." I did, however, find five misspelled words so I let my editor know about them. As soon as they are corrected then we should be good to go. Then it is sent to the graphics dept. for a cover.

Well then...it is off the stores and to whoever would like to read it.

The Dragon's Rose is up and running.

2006-04-14T22:22:00.000-06:00

My on-line store The Dragon's Rose is up and running now with a few gift items complete with prices and ordering information. Please stop by and take a look around, there just might be something you might like.

The Dragon's Rose Gift Shop

Please...let me know if there is something you would like to see that I might be able to stock in the Gift Shop. I would be willing to look into it.

I have edited my proofs...

2006-04-06T22:04:00.000-06:00

The proofs for "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" have been edited and sent back to my editor/publisher. She has e-mailed me back to tell me that she has received them and that she will start editing in the changes as of Tuesday (4/04). Now I'm interested in the final product, so it should be soon.

The Dragon's Rose

2006-03-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

I am putting together a small on-line store called "The Dragon's Rose". This is where you can buy signed copies of "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" and all things related (and maybe a few that are not).

Items I have lined up so far are the following....
Jewelery Boxes
Oil Incense Burners
Oil Incense sets
Temple Candle Sets
Dragon Master Incense Sets
Candle and Potpourri Jars
T-Shirts
Signed "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" book

It there is something else you think that I should have for "The Dragon's Rose", let me know.

"The Dragon's Rose" is at the-dragons-rose.blogspot.com

The end of the beginning for "Jesse".

2006-03-24T20:03:00.000-07:00

I recieved the proofs for "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" and now have until April 6th to do the final edit. I have to tell ya, it was exciting to get that PDF file in my e-mail box. I can view and even print PDF but I can't create it so it was interesting to see it in that format.

Now it is just a matter of time before "Jesse" is in print. I thinking maybe the last part of May or the first part of June.

Beautiful Presents

2006-03-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

This week I celebrate my 40th birthday (and yes, I decided to celebrate it). This wonderful picture came to me in one of my birthday presents. I am very lucky to know Rob and Becky. They are good people and I hold their friendship high. I met Rob through my current job and he has been (and is) a joy to work with. It is so wonderful that you have friends that know you so well that they know the perfect gift to give you.

Rob and Becky gave me a book, "The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook" by Alan Lee.

"The Lord of the Rings" is still and inspiration to me in my writing. "The Fellowship of the Ring" was the only movie I wanted to see after my parents passed away (it came out that year). So it is a joy to recieve such a wonderful gift from such a good friends. I quickly looked at so that Rob could see it too before he left the station (his show is only 3 hours one day a week).

I decided to take the week off for myself and such. I just needed some time down to get book two squared away and to write on book three without intruption. Yes, I think it might be a good week.

love to all....

A Change of Romance...

2006-03-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

I am currently writing in book three chapter three. I decided this would be a wonderful time to re-entroduce the main character's brothers through their father, as father and son bond over the common ground of mother. The King starts to remember all the mothers of the rest of his children therefore giving a little more background and bring the sons back into the story line.

While I am doing these special little story for each of the mothers I started to realize something. There is no way I could tell their whole story correctly. So I might be thinking of a romance novel about the loves of King E'Mor. Going more into the stories of some of the woman that touched his long life.

I have never wrote romance so this will be something different.

love to all... Laurlee

Kit Rae

2006-03-04T12:58:00.000-07:00

You know I have been a big fan of this guys swords and art for some time. I can see him designing something for "Jesse Knight" to use after he has been trained up a little. Kit Rae's art and swords are some of the best looking fantasy items I have seen in a long time.

Yea, I can see "Jesse" holding something like this. Can't you?

Love to all...

my mailbox !!!

2006-03-04T12:43:00.000-07:00

Here my mailbox. Someone didn't turn and now I'm collecting my mail at the post office.

love to all.... Laurlee

"The Daysong of The Knightbird"

2006-02-25T08:53:00.000-07:00

I got word yesterday that PublishAmerica has decided to publish book two of The Knightbird series. We might have a problem receiving the contracts because I don't have a mailbox right now. Long Story....

The hurting kind...

2006-02-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

I got into deep thought this morning over this topic. You know I wish we lived in a perfect world where nobody hurt anyone else but you know pain has a purpose. If all things were good and great in our lives then they would not be good and great, would they? If a bad thing happens to me and I can come through it (as I and everyone else has), I feel I have learned something then if was not such a bad thing.

I can not count how many people that have told me about their lives. It is like they are stuck in reverse or something. I know I do it too, I'm guilty. Bringing up the past and dwelling on it, been there and done that. Then again, let's not 'throw the baby out with the bath water' here. To keep those bad times in mind helps you not repeat yourself in having to go through it again. God gave us a memory for a reason, it is so we don't keep making the same mistakes over and over. Let's one thing straight here LOVE is not a mistake and if it is... it is worth making. Trusting someone could be. Trust is not love but it is a part of it.

Saying the words "I Love You", now there is a Pandora's Box for you. Man those are some hard words to say when trust is an issue. How can one say them with honesty when you can't trust the people you are saying it? Maybe that is what led me to this topic this morning, I don't know... I can't tell ya. Then there is the other side of coin here, saying "I Love You" too much to the point where they just become words with no meaning and lastly... (this one's my favorite because I been hearing it alot from someone I know) saying the words "I Love You" coupled up with and insult. Insults and those special words don't belong in the same sentence... they don't even belong on the same page!!! That is love with restrictions and that is not love it is now a control issue.

I hate it when people try to control me or something I am doing. They say to the public that they will help you then they tell they won't or even better yet, tell you lies to hold you back. That is when they hope that you get fusterated and quit, they may not say it but it is at the back of their minds. When you do follow through and make something of it, they come back around around and tell you "I knew you could do it... I was behind you all the way." These kind of people drive me nuts! This is when that little gift that God gave you comes into play... you know, memory. You look back at all the little tale tell signs and you can see like an open book. The bad thing is I know a few of these people and I even work with a couple of them. But you know... You just have to tell yourself that in end this is yours and YOU have a right to be proud. Do for all the right reasons, your reasons.

love to all...

P.S. - All comments on anything having to do with "E'Falco's Nest" is e-mailed directly to me. I will not stand for any slamming.

Writing on...

2006-02-20T22:13:00.000-07:00

I just thought I would post a status report on all the projects that are coming and going in my life.

I'm still waiting to here from the publisher about BOTH books. I'm thinking that they should be getting in touch with me for "The Daysong of The Knightbird" sometime this week (that is book two). As for book one "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight", well I hope to hear from the editor soon. I e-mailed PublishAmerica about the status of "Violet Eyes" and they said that it recently was assigned to an editor so we will see. I can only hope soon.

A writing friend designed a cover that I could possiblely use. After several trys, this was the one I decided on. Now I'm not sure if I will use it but it is nice to have a stand by just in case.

I have been writing on book three since I have been waiting to hear about books 1 & 2. I have been working on chapter three (and maybe four). I have been writing small shorts stories about the mothers of all of King E'Mor's children. How he met them and so on. I was thinking that if I wanted to carry this on to a romance novel of shorts. Who knows what might come of it?

love to all...

Stevie Nicks' Nightbird

2006-02-10T23:02:00.000-07:00

I have yet to hear this song. It sounds real haunting though. I seriously thought this was a Fleetwood Mac song but it is not. It is from her album "Wild Hearts". You know it would figture, I have the rest but that one.

I have this song playing in the back ground on my 'Chapter' pages at The Knightbird website ( http://www.freewebs.com/knightbird ). This kind of, just kind of, for shadows what is coming in my series. Jeanne helped my work it out and I thank her again.

Nightbird

Lyrics: Written by stevie nicks and sandy stewart.

And the summer became the fall

I was not ready for the winter

It makes no difference at all'cause I wear boots all summer long

My eye make up is dark and it's careless

Some circles around my eyes

Sometimes the real color of my skin

Is my eyes without any shadow

And when I call

Will you walk gently

Thru my shadow

The ones who sing at night

The ones you dream of

The ones who walk away

Capes pulled around them tight

Cryin' for the night

Cry for the nightbird tonite

And so the winter is really here now

And the blankets that I loveI am surrounded sometimes

By too much loveAnd when I call

Will you walk gently

Thru my shadow

The ones who sing at night

The ones you dream of

The ones who walk away

Capes pulled around them tight

Cryin' for the night

Cry for the nightbird tonite

And the darkened eyes

Thru the net of the lace

In the darkness

It's hard to see her face

Pulls back the net

And you feel the touch

Of her fingers

And you see she turns the eyes

And you see the eyes of a nightbird

The ones you dream of

Finally the nightbird

Tonite

Book three and maybe four???

2006-02-07T17:36:00.000-07:00

I expressed my concerns on how to write to a very special portion of book three to a online writer's group. I have come to call these people my friends if not very good aquantices. A very talented writer by the name of Jeanne was kind enought to step forward. We talked in privite e-mails to each other and she asked questions that I had thought I had answered in my writings. She challenged me to look deeper at the situation and now that I have, I have come to realize that maybe (just maybe) I may not get everything that I wanted into one book.

The story of a female slave maybe a story into itself, we shall see. If I can come up with at the very least 100 pages of story. I would guess about 35, 000 to 40,000 words. I will SERIOUSLY think of turning it into a book of its own. I would truly say this slaves life could be more interesting then I first thought. Thank you, Jeanne darling....

A busy week!

2006-02-02T21:28:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

It has been a busy week. I have made up a little plan for this year about "The Knightbird" series. Earlier this week a copy was printed up, paper work was filled out and a $30 money order was drawn. Yes... the second book is on its way to the Library of Congress for its copyright. Before this happened, I submitted it to publisher. The next step is to put together the manuscript to be sent in and I'll do that on my next couple of days off.

By the way, there was just a little change in the title of book two.
It is now and was copyrighted under...

"The Daysong of The Knightbird"

I am hoping to have the third book, "Feathers of a Dancer" done and ready for publisher by the end of this year.

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To someone I use to know... I wish you all the luck, love and fame in the world. I can only hope that you are about to release your next project soon. It has been over a year now since I seen anything from you. I do also hope that you are finding more constructive ways of using you writing talent.

The Titles...

2006-01-24T14:20:00.000-07:00

I do not believe it is a good idea for people to be jumping to conclusions when they do not know the whole story. I do not want to miss lead anyone. I am just out to tell a good story and this is the story I wish to tell. I dreamed up 'Jesse' when I was a girl and as I grew, so did he. We all have our own fantasy worlds we run to. I see nothing is wrong with that and there is nothing wrong with that. But what one calls a fantasy world is nothing more then a retreat from everyday hassels. In nature, I am not a bad person but I do have my limits and lately I have pushed right to them. So all I can suggest is this... Here is my story, it is my retreat and the fantasy world I have made and yes, I have made it real just for you.

Book One
The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight
The introduction to the Prince that will lead everyone on a fantastic journey.

Book Two
Daysong for a Knightbird
The Prince now must fight for his place without pushing away those he loves.

Book Three
Feathers of a Dancer
A love that is beginning, a love that will be, a love that is and a love older then time.

Book Four
To Claim The Soul of a Knightbird
Three will come to lay claim to the one person that could stop them but he has allies, very powerful allies.

Book Five
In the Temple Mists
In the temple is the key but not all are accounted for. Where is the last piece?

Book Six
Before the Known Time
It was there all this time waiting to be discovered. It was waiting for the person to find it.

Book Seven
To End With Love
(the end of the beginning)

I had no choice... change in settings.

2006-01-24T13:04:00.000-07:00

Due to some insulting comments made about me or worse yet toward me, I have no choice but to limit all comments made on this blog. I did what I could to leave this an open forum but that right was abused by just one person. So it is for members only now, sorry...

If you wish to have that chance to comment you can e-mail at loreann@midrivers.com or laurleeharbig@yahoo.com .

The upside to this.... no spam. But I could have dealt with that. It makes me sad that I have to lock this down. This is not just for my book and the series but my personal thoughts. I refuse to keep them to myself. That is one of the reasons I signed up for this, it is a 'web log' not a website. If someone pissed me off I DO have the right to tell the world if I would like. I also have the right to tell the world of the wonderful things in my life as well. But I don't like when other people try to take credit for them, this is mine and it belongs to me! I have done all the work on it, I have put out the money for it and it belongs to me.

I do not mind giving credit where it is due but not all of it. So now I will just do that. The first story I have read that just floored me with inspiration was called "Son of Star" by Janice M. Lee. I wanted to write like that and wanted to write a story like that. "Son of Star" has not published (yet) but is a great tale about a fantasitic hero (just like Jesse).

Story line idea... Center House.

2006-01-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

Center House

The main house is small and round it lays just to the back of main palace. The house itself is round with two sets of double doors front and back streight across from each other. There are just two set of stairs, one by each enterence. These stairs go up to walkway that runs about 10 feet from the floor and this walkway goes about a fourth the way around on both sides. There are two small rooms on each side that can be accessed by these walk ways. The main floor is empty and not divided. The 'so-called' front doors point toward the palace and the 'so-called' backs point out to a land fill.

History of Center House

Center House was ran and owned by a family that since long died out before the war. The last Lord had died just after WaveJammer was born and before Loss. The House was the caretakers place for the several gardens that were surrounding it there for the name 'Center House'. The Lords of Center House cared for the gardens and landscaping of the palace. They also helped with several of the garden on all the levels of the Crown City. When the last Lord of Center House died the gardens fell into the care of the City Grounds keepers. They turned the unique house into a storage and they started to cut back on taking care of the gardens due to money problems at that time. When the war took place the 'floats' turned the area into a land fill.

A bad feeling...

2006-01-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

Ever have that bad feeling that someone is following you.

I get that feeling from time to time. I'm not an easy to scare person. I will take matters into my own hands if I have to. But I have this feeling at times that some person (or persons) would love to see me not succeed in what ever I'm doing. It is a weird feeling. I know a couple of them by name... and no I'm not paraiod. I know that not everyone is out to get me. I do still have a few friends in this world.

It's like Tuesday morning. I surfing the net not paying anyone (or thing) any mind, it happens. Someone signed on to MY Yahoo account and kick ME out of MY OWN ACCOUNT. Well I have an idea who it is and when I do get some proof that person will be facing more then just his dad.

Sometime ago someone came to THIS blog and told me that I had to remove all posts about them. Well... it ain't going to happen. Get over it! This is my place and if you don't like what you see here don't come by.

For those of you who did come by because you DO LIKE ME (you really really like me). I Love you all (and I know who some of you are). Don't make me point you out! LOL!!!

Come October

2006-01-11T00:05:00.000-07:00

I have decided (sometime ago) that I would do a book for my true inspiration in writing... my parents. I love and miss them greatly. I have decided to call the book 'Come October' being that was when I lost my father. I will keep you posted on the progress of this project.

This is a project I have wanting to do for some time but the pain just was too close. For those who don't know I was there when my father passed away. I took care of him on his final days. I didn't start writing until the best boss I ever had passed away. He encouraged me to do my best and we wanted to please him because he did.

love to all... Laurlee

Jesse's future?

2005-12-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

I was thinking long and hard about Jesse's future, he has go alot of ground to cover in several books. So I thought I would break it down for you (and me) to remember....

Book 1: "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" (the beginning)
Book 2: "Daysong for a Knightbird" (the courage)
Book 3: "Feathers of a Dancer" (the love)
Book 4: (the torment)
Book 5: (the enlightenment)
Book 6: (the self discovery)
Book 7?: (the end of the beginning) I am not to sure if this book will be done at this time or not.

Also wanted you to know that I self published a short story called "Craziness of the Dragon". It is 10 pages long and is being sold for $5.98 at this link.... http://www.lulu.com/content/199548

Stryper (welcomed break from my main guy, E'Falco)

2005-11-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know me I was a huge Stryper fan. I have all the cassettes, CDs and posters. I even have an autographed picture of Robert and Tim (along with some personal pictures those two as well). I even got their solo stuff (all of Michael's for sure).

But I lost interest back in 2000. All the bad things that were being said about Robert, Michael and the whole nine yards. I didn't see Stryper ever coming back from that desaster. But I guess that time does heal all wounds but I have not even thought of coming back as a fan. Just too much has happened.

I dropped away from all of that internet garbage about Stryper (and maybe even God) when dad was told his cancer returned. I could only handle one stressful thing at a time. He had six months to live. I was down and just could not get up from that. Then in May of 2001, Mom passed away having something to do with her heart. I was already fighting to stay on top but I kicked it into over ride and I took care of Dad until he passed away in October of 2001 (just about 6 months after Mom).

Don't ask me about 2002, I could not even tell what happened that year. But I can tell you about one small miracle. I met someone, someone special (no... not like that! get your mind out of the gutter). I think that was when Teri V. was hired as TV Traffic. Who is Teri V.? She is something else, that is all I can tell you. Always a smile and never had a problem with cooling my temper. I am happy to say we are still friends today. Oh... I guess I forgot to tell you... she is the daughter of a minister. So needless to say, slowly ever so slowly God is making his way into my life. Then in January 2003, my boss, "Dapper" Dan passed away and it was time to give back. I tried to be there of Niki, his daughter.

So there you have it.... My tragic past. It would be in mid-2003 that E'Falco flew into my life. I know that is what mom and dad would have wanted for me. To move on. I don't think I will be getting that little birdy out of my life to soon. As for Stryper (yes... back to topic), well they are back together (sort of, Tim, their bass player is retired now). They have a new CD called "Reborn", I can't say I'm a fan of the CD cover but if I can lay my hands on a copy I'll give them a listen for old time sake.

love to all.........

Book Three's Title

2005-11-15T20:45:00.000-07:00

I was just about to write something real nasty about '"so called" friends but you know I have to give it a rest.

"Move on," I told myself. "So what if Carmen stiffed you for $100 over artwork. So what if Dedra is acting jealous of the fact that you got published. Go on," I told myself again. "You have so much to do you ain't got time for them."

SO HERE I AM...... (drum roll) with the title for book three!

"Feathers of a Dancer"

(book three of "The Knightbird")

Preview (Book Three)...

2005-11-12T14:30:00.000-07:00

I was thinking last night about book three (no, I don't have a title yet - not even a working one). I still had it on my mind this morning so I decided to throw the idea down before I forgot it. So here you go. I still don't have a release date for book one "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" but when I do I will pass it along to you.

Hey... if you have an idea of what my 'working title' should be let me know. This was written this morning some the spelling might be off. Love to all...

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Daniel and E'Anna passed quitely out of the small garden by the main Med Tech into one of the greater halls. They were holding hands by this time. Daniel, who swore up and down that this was a bad idea. Now he was just enjoying the company of just being in the presents of the gorgous being. As they were about enter the greater hall, Daniel felt something. He stopped and looked at E'Anna, who looked about as pale and horride as he felt. Something had happened to her brother, she had picked up on it as well.

"We have to find him," she almost pleaded with Daniel.

"He's got to be close," Daniel stated as he leaned in to her. "The feelings is to intence for him to be outside of the royal palace."

They both started to look around for some kind of clue of where to go next. When Daniel noticed that there was a faint light glowing in one of the Med Tech's rooms. He shook his head and tried to reach out for E'Falco. Could he be hurt? Is that what he was feeling? Could someone have brought him here? Or... Daniel knew what it was, before he could even answer any of his own questions. It was 'Dancer'. Anger started to come to him. He looked at E'Anna and was fighting back the erge to tell her but he could not. Daniel had seen some really weird stuff having to do with E'Falco as they were growing up back on earth. This was truly weird, even for E'Falco.

"I think... I think he is in love with that 'Dancer's' corpse," Daniel said in a low voice as if someone just might hear him. He did not have to worry about that, they were both alone as they stood just outside of one of the greater halls.

E'Anna's shock did not need to disgiused. She must have known something was up, being his twin, but this was not what she was thinking at all. How could he be in love with... that?
Daniel took a firmer grip of her hand and started to lead to the chambers were 'Dancer' was being kept. He looked at E'Anna one more time to see if this was sinking in, but it was not. They passed quitely into the Med Tech's office. Daniel decided to head for the light as he was leading E'Anna by the hand. This had to come to an end. Anger was now being replaced by fear and concern for his best friend.

They entered the room with the 'Dancer' still laying in the position as she had done for generations. Something had happen here though. Several of the smaller tables were tipped over on to their sides and instriments were everywhere. Daniel started to go farther into the room but E'Anna's grip tightened. He looked at her as if to reassure her that there was no danger and that he could handle himself.

"This is E'Falco not someone we don't know," he said as he let go of her hand.

She was scared now and he could see it.

"Stay here. If this goes bad head for the guards stationed at the other end of the greater hall," he whispered to her.

The erge to kiss her and wrap her up in his arms to protect her was so great. He turned away knowing that his best friend need him now. Daniel left her holding on to the door frame. He walked carefully deeper into the room. He motioned E'Anna to turn on the lights but nothing came on, they were blown. Daniel was now having second thoughts on entering the room. Lights on earth could blow out easy but not here. Just as he was about to step backwards out of the room he heard something. It was crying.

"Jess? Are you alright, bubba?" he asked to the darkness.

The the sound was now acting as if it was taken in air as after a hard cry. Daniel straned his eyes and looked into the darkness searching for E'Falco. He saw a dark figture curled up in the fartherist corner of the lab. Daniel's concern now over took his fear. He swept in to the figture. E'Anna saw him do this and followed suit. Before there was any argument, Daniel and E'Anna were gently pulling and partly carrying E'Falco out of the room. Daniel motioned to set E'Falco down on the floor just outside of the door of the Med Tech's room. The light was not as bright but it was still privite.

E'Falco was pale and shaking hard. His face was soaked with tears and his eyes were red, he had been crying for a long time. E'Anna came to rest on his right side. She wrapped her arms around his right arm as if he might try to run away and she was going to stop him. Daniel kneeled in front of him and took his left hand in his own and started to rub his fingers. E'Falco acted as if he was not even there. E'Anna gentlely laid her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. A small dim light appeared between them. Daniel knew that E'Anna was now calling out to her brother's soul. He watched this for a long moment hoping that there was a sign from E'Falco that he was in the 'here and now'. E'Falco leaned his head into E'Anna and E'Anna smiled slightly. E'Falco's eyes began to blink rappedly and if something might be in them. Daniel was releived to see that E'Falco's eyes were now coming into focus. Daniel could not help but smile at his true friend.

"We need to talk about this," Daniel stated. "Your going to have to find someone else a little more out going then her to hang out with. She's just not your type, Jess. Think of the age different."

E'Anna giggled at Daniel's remark. E'Falco just nodded as he was still trying to grab reality but he did smile slightly. He knew his best friend was right. E'Falco started to shake his head as if trying to shake the cobwebs out. Then tears came to his eyes and the visions of those terrible events started to form in his mind. They were so real as if he was there himself.
E'Falco looked at Daniel with fear in his eyes. Daniel started to mesage E'Falco's fingers again as if to tell him that it is going to be alright.

"You are here," Daniel stated with concern in his eyes. "Nobody is going to hurt you and you need to get a grip right now. What the vision was that you had seen, is not here."

"It is," E'Falco said horsely. "It has now come here and it could happen again."

"No, it won't," Daniel replied as he moved to sit on E'Falco's right side. "Because we won't let it."

"What is it that you seen, my equal? Tell us," E'Anna asked in a soft voice.

She laid her head on his shoulder again hoping that she could lighten his burden. He rubbed the top of her head with his. He closed his eyes as if just trying to feel the moment.

"I will tell you but I need to rest now," E'Falco said with his eyes still closed.

"Do you want me to get the healer?" Daniel asked with a nug.

"No... I want my dad. He could soften the visions or even blanket them enough so I could sleep."

Daniel got up with out a word and touched the top of E'Falco's head. E'Falco looked at him still groggy but managed to give him a smile. Daniel just simply smiled back as he started toward the greater hall. E'Anna chose to stay with her twin until their father arrived sometime latter.

Excorted by two guards, King E'Mor, in one fluid motion, picked up E'Falco and carried him to his bedding chambers. Daniel stood at the end the bed and E'Anna took up a chair close to him. E'Falco laid motionless on the bed and allowed his father to enter his now heavy mind. Soft pastel lights appeared over E'Falco's head and started to blanket their soft colors over his face. King E'Mor got up from the bed and motion to Daniel and E'Anna to follow. The three got to door and the King turn to Daniel and E'Anna.

"I want these visions documented," he said in a low voice so only Daniel and E'Anna could hear him. "I can not take these visions away from E'Falco D'Voren but I can perminently soften them." Then he turned to leave but turned back again. "E'Anna, I want as much detail as possible. Daniel, guide him in his telling of these vision, because they will come out in one big jubbled mess. I will leave you two to this task."

King E'Mor reached out and touched his daughter face with his finger tips and then grabbed Daniel shoulder. He turned and headed out the door, leaving Daniel and E'Anna to what was asked. Daniel placed his hands on both sides of E'Anna's face and brought their forheads together. That erge to kiss her was still there but he knew maybe he should not.

"Buckle down, sweety. This could be a bumpy ride for both of us," he said softly.

She just smiled trying to figture out if he ment them or E'Falco.

Poetry

2005-11-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

You know I have never really looked at myself as a poet. But now, I guess I have no choice but to try to be one.

When I do things for others when asked it is really because I want the same done in return. Someone, some time ago, asked me to do a piece of art for her book, so I did. I was hoping that maybe I would get that kindness repayed back to me. Instead, I got insulted and told that I didn't live in the real world. This person even went as far as saying that I needed help. All I asked for is a poem, just a simple poem. It is sad really, that which I had done, the amount of effort, money, and time was repayed to me like this. If this is the real world, I think I will stay right where I am thank you.

The Second Daysong

Come to the heart of the Second Daysong
For this is for those who fight for our freedom
Come and let it be known they are not the forgotten one
From them we will gain our loved kingdom

They are our strength and our hope
Let us pray for them to return safe
They know what our beating hearts hope
Let them come back to their true place

For our souls will join in their coming home
We will all be joined in the eyes of the Graces
For the souls of our loved one need not roam
We wish them only peace in personal spaces

Come to us our beloved strong sons
It is you whom we love is spite of youselves
Come for our love our beautiful ones
It is for you that we will listen to your tales

There is more, I think, but this what I did one night. Love to all.....

*I will not name the person I was speaking about because of her career as a writer.

Hi... It's me.

2005-10-30T14:40:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would post again. The excitment of my time in the paper is starting to die down now. But now I trying to focus on my second book "Daysong for a Knightbird". I got chapters one and two done now I have to finish typing them into my laptop. Then I can start editing the rest of the book so it all runs together and make sure I set up for the next book in the process.

This is an exciting time but it is like a slow burn. Unless you pay attention you can easily forget that it is there. I'm real excited for another friend of mine, Matthew. He is so ready to take that jump too. To see his book in print too will be exciting.

love to all.........

Press Release

2005-10-29T05:10:00.000-06:00

This is a press release from the Ranger Review dated Oct. 27 2005 for "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight". I was so proud and surprised to see this in out local news paper.

As I told a friend at work, the rules of this game has now changed.

love to all.... Laurlee

The doubt...

2005-10-19T00:40:00.000-06:00

"Daysong for a Knightbird" is now the working title for book two in the 'Knightbird Series'. "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" is book one. Accually, both these books were written at the same time as one story. I made the choice to divide the book in half and market them as two. Both books will be of the same series but could be read seperately.

I doubt myself some much. I wish I would not do that. My story telling abilities are not the best. There are some many times I wish some else would write these wild dreams I have. I have thought about where these stories are going and there is SO much to write. To give you an idea where all this is leading....

Jesse is going to be put to the test of loyalty to himself and his father, the currect King. He will encounter the very same race that exciled his forefathers to the stars. From there he will have the question most children ask, "Where did we come from?". This will lead him back to his second home and to a mythical place called Lumeria.

I am sure this will take several book to tell this story and who knows.... taking on Religion and Evolvution just might be fun. I am sure it will be a beautiful miserable experiance.

love to all..... Laurlee

my book has a number....

2005-09-22T15:38:00.000-06:00

I asked my publisher a couple of magical questions.

One could not be askered. Do you have an idea what my release date is??? We are still to far away to pin it down yet.

But the other, they did answer. I asked what my ISBN number was.

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight"

ISBN #1-4137-9811-X

love to all....

Fargo (the movie) continued....

2005-09-20T11:00:00.000-06:00

Oh my... I have recieved a couple of comments about what I said about the movie "Fargo". So I'm going to address the last comment here and now. And I'll address as if it was NOT posted by one of my many relatives.

Yes, my roots are in North Dakota and alot of the movie is true. It is true that if you are going to talk to anyone be prepared to sit and talk a spell. Now Fargo is located at the OTHER end of the state close to Minnesota (ok, I'm opening a NEW can of worms) and yea I heard them talk like that too. But also yea, they talk like that in Canada too but look how far the STATE is from there as well. Don't get me wrong..... I love North Dakota. I all but grew up there.

love to all.....

The Violet Eyes Project (part nine...)

2005-09-04T22:00:00.000-06:00

I picked Vin Desiel to protray Cry'Star. Vin's voice and hardline roles make him a perfect pick for this character. Now mind you, Cry'Star has alot more hair being that he is cat like in every sence of the word but if I had to pick a human to be Cry, it would be Vin.

Cry'Star is the eldest of all of King E'Mor's children. He is half Trillen, a cat like race that takes protecting there allies with true passion. The races that would prey on the weaker races are their targets. Trillens enjoy hunting them down. Cry'Star is a trillen of the new world. He stands errect and is fluent in several langauges.

His adopted son, Rozz, a trillen of the old world. He would prefer to walk on all fours and sports a tail. Rozz only knows how to speak in old trillen.

love to all....

The Violet Eyes Project (part eight...)

2005-09-04T21:45:00.000-06:00

Drago.... one of the famed Dragon Masters.... The sixth son of King E'Mor. He is a playboy to the max. He has a house full of women but he loves them all. He is an fantastic rider and some what of a show off, but he never puts anyones life in danger even his own.

Being the brother right above Jesse he has one of the closest bonds to him. Drago was going to take the 'equals' to the plains of Fire Lake and the Dragon Keep. But he was stopped by his father and told that Jesse would leave with J'Lon and that he (Drago) would have to make sure the E'Anna was carefully placed in the Underground Temples. Now he would have to wait for the return of Jesse.

love to all....

The Violet Eyes Project (part seven...)

2005-09-04T21:30:00.000-06:00

Siff is the Captain of the Guard's only son. His mother works at one of the Pleasure Palaces. The Captain being a busy man did not have time for a relationship. When he found out that his lover was with child, he payed some big money to keep her with him until Siff was born. Then the Captain became a single parent and Siff became his pride and joy.

Siff is the older of the Page Lords. His father is hoping that Siff would make up his own mind on what to do with his life. He does, when he meets his future King.

love to all......

The Violet Eyes Project (part six...)

2005-09-04T12:20:00.000-06:00

The funny thing about this character is that he really does not have a name. I could not find one that I liked. He has such a limited roll in "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight" that I guess I did not think he needed one. But his appearence does pick up and I guess I would think of a name for him before to long.

So I guess I am taking suggestions???

He is a single parent to one son, Siff. The Captain was present for the 'equals' birth so wasn't Siff but he was just about five or six at that time. The Captain would be one of King E'Mor's long time friends maybe even from his original click. True to his King all the way to the core.

love to all.....

The Violet Eyes Project (part five...)

2005-09-04T12:00:00.000-06:00

I wanted someone who aged beautifully to give you all a great mental image of Gerd. I believe Lauren Bacall does the trick.

Gerd has work in the Royal House all of her life. She watch each of King E'mor's children being born. She is the best birthing mother in the Crown City. Gerd has a special place in her heart for Jesse even though she did not watch him grow up. I would even believe (or think) she might have a secret love for King E'Mor, himself.

Love to all....

Note to Spammers...

2005-09-04T10:20:00.000-06:00

This is a note to spammers.

If you post a link to sale something or think your being cute doing it.... YOUR NOT!

For those who go to read comments and they have been deleted it is because I think that they are spammers. For those friends (and friends I have not met yet) don't let that stop you from posting. I would love to hear what you think. I always love to hear from someone dear to me.

But Spammers - be afraid, be very afraid!!!

The Violet Eyes Project (part four...)

2005-09-04T03:40:00.000-06:00

E'Anna is Jesse's equal, his twin. Twins are very rare on Quadstar. If 'equals' are born, one usually dies. E'Anna was the bigger of the two, so she would have been the one to live. Jesse just had a will (and a need) to live.

E'Anna would grow up in the temples. She would become the leader of the entire religous cast. They would all look to her for guidence and leadership. But E'Anna was carefully watch over as well, by one of her elder brothers... J'ar. He too, grew up in the temple and he would have a soft spot in his heart for E'Anna.

Love to all........

The Violet Eyes Project (part three...)

2005-09-04T03:30:00.000-06:00

I had a hard time coming up with a name for "Jesse Knight". 'Knight' has been used to death in every other fantasy story out there. Well, I am very fond of the name 'Jesse'. He was origainally going to be named "David Knight". Then bad thoughts of talking cars came to mind and so I changed it. The story has had several different title changes because of this and other reasons.

Jesse was born a Prince and the youngest of his father's children. If you have not guess, Jesse is not his real name. It is his earth name.

Jesse starts his life when most should know what they want out of it. He has to pick between claiming his destiny and taking what life has given him.

Love to all....

The Violet Eyes Project (part two...)

2005-09-04T03:05:00.000-06:00

Here is a very important character, not to mention a major one.

This is J'Lon, best friend to the King E'Mor. He is given the youngest of King E'Mor's children to raise and nurture into the next ruler of Quadstar. It is on him that all hope and survival of an entire world rests. J'Lon also has his own secret that very few know of and that his young charge could not even guess at.

Love to all......

The Violet Eyes Project (begins...)

2005-09-03T14:20:00.000-06:00

I have been wanting to share with you the many characters that have worked their way into my book. They may have inspired me by their looks or their attiude. I have respect and are in awe of them so I mean no disrespect to them or their careers. I have dubbed this "The Violet Eyes Project"...

First we intruduce you to King E'Mor.

His hair is longer and he does wear an eye patch on his right eye. He lost his eye in a 'power' dual with his father and king at that time, King E'Mir. King E'Mor is the father of of several boys and one girl. Inspite of appearence, he is over a thousand years old.

love to all....

My Little Trip....

2005-09-02T19:10:00.000-06:00

You know it is weird. You would think that something so simple as just going to another town would be boring. Not to mention a town that is smaller if not any bigger then the one that you currently live in.

Today I made my escape! I was given a day off from work so I decided to run off to Sidney, Montana! About 50 miles away. Glendive DOES NOT have a craft store so I ran off to Sidney to their craft store to buy some ribbon. Man, did I buy ribbon! I'm making bookmarks to help promote my new book "The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight". All I need is the release date and ISBN number. When I have those, I can make my bookmarks. I designed them myself.

When I was in Sidney I also stopped by their bookstore to talk to them about my book. She was SOOOooo helpful. She said that she would love to stalk them!!! Is that cool or what??? When I got home I was so tired from walking around Sidney I took a nap. I nice ending to a nice escape.

Love to all......

"The Violet Eyes of Jesse Knight"

2005-08-23T03:00:00.000-06:00

This title is officially copyrighted. I recieved it today from the Library of Congress. So I'm hoping this will speed up the process just alittle.

love to all.........

I hate spoiled brats!!!!

2005-08-19T02:30:00.000-06:00

You know I shouldn't be saying this.... well because I'm the youngest of five but anyhoo....

I HATE SPOILED BRATS!!!! WHY??????? Because they turn into spoiled adults. They do childish things... it's like they got this control issue.

I know of one, HELL! I work with one. One of the worse parts is his parents have not a clue! I mean when ever he starts acting up and we tell our boss (his father), he says WE are all lying. All of us have this problem... every employee. This kid has a lying problem, a big one and harasses everyone here.

I like this job but I'm not sure if I like it that much!!!

Fargo (the movie)

2005-08-14T03:55:00.000-06:00

I just saw "Fargo" the movie tonight for the first time. That is one weird movie. It was the UPN Hot Weekend Movie with week. I think the strangest part is that it is all a TRUE STORY, YA'LL. They just changed the names to protect the familys and such.

And YES!!! They DO talk like that in North Dakota!!!!

The wonderful county fair!!!!

2005-08-12T18:47:00.000-06:00

I have to say the fair was not like it use to be. Now I just go out there to eat. I don't do rides any more and I'm not into the rodeo part either. So I just go out to eat. So roughly.... I spend about 45 minutes out there and then go home. For the two dollars it takes to get in I would stay longer.

love to all Laurlee

The Powers of.....

2005-08-11T22:58:00.000-06:00

Since I posted that last comment this "Picture" has came back into my mind......

I STILL don't like the suit but that pose... my, my, my....

love to all Laurlee

The Dukes

2005-08-11T22:22:00.000-06:00

Oh My God!!!!

I just bought the soundtrack to the movie "The Dukes of Hazzard". It is fantastic!!!! I'm ging to see it when it shows up here at the Rose Theater. It sounds like it is going to be so damn funny. There is a track called "Uncle Jesse tells another joke". Oh God!!! I'm not going to repeat here because it might affend someone (younger).

Lets just ask the question... What do you get when you cross a donkey with an onion???

Think on it............... LOL!!!!

love to all Laurlee

The start of all Things!!!

2005-08-11T19:00:00.000-06:00

Here we are at the start of all things.

Wow... I hope I can remember to post often. This might be a problem but then again maybe not. E'Falco was chosen to be the center of my affections as well the source of all that is wonderful to me. He is all that and more. Who is E'Falco???

E'Falco is my made up prince from another world. Mom said that someday my prince would come will in truth, he never did but then again.... Here he is. He is also the center of my book that is soon to be published. Yes... I'm in love with him, all of him.

Love to all Laurlee