Interview with Judy Carlson, author of The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom, and the Sea Princess
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Publisher Website: www.NordskogPublishing.com
Author Interview
Welcome to The Writer's Life! Now that your book has been published, we’d love to find out more about the process. Can we begin by having you take us at the beginning? Where did you come up with the idea to write your book?
Telling stories for years to my six children in the oral tradition plus reading them mythical fantasy such as C S Lewis Chronicles of Narnia. I decided to write down such a tale myself as I have always been a writer.
How hard was it to write a book like this and do you have any tips that you could pass on which would make the journey easier for other writers?
Very difficult to completely create your own mythical world. Every detail is made up. Make certain all are in agreement with various locales of your fantasy.
Who is your publisher and how did you find them or did you self-publish?
Nordskog Publishing Inc. it was long and arduous with big issues with the C.S. Lewis Company.
Is there anything that surprised you about getting your first book published?
How long it took and all the editing.
What other books (if any) are you working on and when will they be published?
I am working on a story but have no plans to publish at present.
What’s your favorite place to hang out online?
No where except responding to personal emails. I love to read.
Finally, what message (if any) are you trying to get across with your book?
That there is an occupied universe populated by creatures and places created by the divine hand. It and they are very near us, within and without our sphere aiding us as we head for an eternal destiny of good or evil. We must choose Goodness or be lost.
Thank you again for this interview! Do you have any final words?
Read my story. You will never see the world in the same way Again!
About The Book
Title: The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom, and the Sea Princess
Author: Judy Carlson
Publisher: Nordskog Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date: July 1, 2015
Format: eBook / PDF / Paperback
Pages: 476
ISBN: 978-0983195757
Genre: Mythical Fantasy
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Book Description:
Just as the creator of the Chronicles of Narnia decided to try his writer’s hand and imagination, I decided to try something too. And so, I have written a story of my own having been prompted by that same idea of creating a God presence in another place. No, it is not Narnia but it is a new world similar yet different from our own. Surely, as I write this, I was inspired by the man who has invited tens of thousands of readers and not a few writers to write, think and look beyond this ‘shadow land’ called earth. I have named it The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom, and the Sea Princess’.
It is a story of intrigue and ever present danger in a world populated by creatures and mortals, whose destiny hangs by the threads of an Emperor’s vision, a prince’s lost love, mysterious foes, enchanting forest maidens, unlikely heroes, and a mermaid-heroine. All of this is wrapped up in a champion so invincible, yet mysterious, that he challenges the Dark Sorcerer with supernatural forces of a fascinating nature, using even the humblest of defenders. This profound love story will leave you with a taste for a country and a universe beyond your dreams and even imaginings. A world that is A fairy tale come true, and one “you will never want to end”.
IT MAY BECOME YOUR TRUEST 'HAPPILY EVER AFTER' STORY, AND perhaps YOUR OWN FAIRY TALE WILL NEVER END AS WELL.
Book Excerpt:
Chapter 1:
The Vanquished Kingdom
Under the Laws of Providence We have duties which are perilous. –Austin Phelps
Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it. –John Donne
A deathly pall hung over the palace and the city of Ajar as the threatening presence of the insidious Black Guard escalated.
“Hurry!” called the Queen to her maidservant, “Come quickly, Dianna!”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
“The trunk is in my wardrobe closet. Count Amas has ordered two of his trusted men to secure it for me. They will take it to the cottage of the nursemaid Elnora and secret it there. We only hope they can avoid discovery.”
“Yes, madam,” the girl answered in a trembling voice.
“Disguise it with this linen cloth, Dianna, and lay flowers upon it. If noticed at all, a covered table will arouse less suspicion than a royal trunk.” The Queen of the Eastern Islands paused and lowered her head for a moment. Then glancing up at the servant girl, she said, “If evil befalls both Lady Elnora and me, reveal the trunk’s whereabouts only to a trusted friend. Perhaps my son Loren still has breath somewhere in this dim world and will come thither to claim it one day.”
“But, Your Majesty, surely the Lord Regent would not dare to hurt you!” The girl began weeping. Queen Maybella took her by the shoulders, fighting back her own tears.
“Forgive us, maiden, for we allowed evil to enter our beloved kingdom. Weep not for us. If we perish, we shall go to the White City. Weep for those who remain here in this place.” The lady’s voice became intense. “You must flee the palace if we are . . .removed. This wicked Usurper will come to his undoing some day. Yet as for you, without my protection, you will be. . . . Please, you must flee. Trust no strangers, Dianna. Aryel the White Knight will return. Be strong until then.”
(The increased power and control of the Lord Regent and his Black Guard had rendered the king and his advisors only figureheads. The royal family were little more than prisoners in their own palace. Fear of the attacks of a horrible dragon had spread like an epidemic over the citizens of the Eastern Island Kingdom of Ajar. In as much as it seemed only the Lord Regent had power over the fearsome beast, they had capitulated. Kneel or perish was his mantra. They were a free people no more. The few citizens who rebelled were killed, and so the underground resistance was born.)
The handmaiden of the queen did as her mistress bid her. When the soldiers came to take the trunk, it appeared to be a bench or table adorned for a summer tea. Several hours later, there came shouts and then screams from the royal family’s quarters. King Elmern’s voice was commanding, but to no avail. “Do not harm my sons! Take me only!”
A thunderous voice roared back, “Silence, you fool! If I would destroy you, why then would I leave an heir!” Following a tortuous silence, the Black Guards’ boots stomped through the halls. Then they paused behind the chapel door. The door shook from their pounding blows. The maidservant yet stayed by her mistress.
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