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I live in Alaska -- born, raised, traveled, but this is home and a grand adventure like none other. Where else can you live in a modern city with real wilderness less than an hour away?

About The Willow Branch. It is the first in a series and it is NOT historical fiction. It is fantasy. The Celdryans are the descendants of Trevelli from 4th century Roman occupied Europe, but they've been lliving n an alternate timeline for a millennia and have established their own society. Some of the peoples around them are native to Rune, but the rest are also the descendants of peoples who wandered through a portal and branched off from their own ancestors. Yes, there is a strong Christian theme throughout the whole series, but there are also dark elements that may upset some Christian readers. I wrote the book for a wider audience and, while I do hope I've presented the gospel message, I also seek to entertain readers of all worldviews.

All comments and critique are welcome, but I would LOVE critique on later chapters. Thank you.

My philosophy on backings, etc. I wll return pretty much all read-swap requests. I don't promise to back your book, but I will try to comment with constructive criticism. I don't do rah-rah cheerleading. If your book needs work, I'll say so. You can always come back and ask me to read it agan after revision. Also, just because I don't back your book the day after I read it doesn't mean I won't keep it on my WL and back it sometime in the future. We only get 5 spaces, so tough choices and patience are important skills here.

Besides here, I can be reached at aurora-watcher@hotmail.com.

favourite books

I read a lot, so it's easier to list authors than books ...

The Bible
Shakespeare
Zena Henderson
Katharine Kerr (except her latest series)
Stephen Lawhead
CS Lewis
JRR Tolkein
Kate Eliot
Thomas Paine
Madeleine L'Engle
Barbara Michaels/Elizabeth Perkins
Robert Jordan
Ravi Zacharias
Brandon Sanderson

Current engrossing read(s) -- Can Man Live without God? by Ravi Zacharias

Next planned (re)read - A Space Triology by CS Lewis

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my books

The Willow Branch - Book 1

Lela Markham

A healer must mend a fractured kingdom and bring two enemy races together before a greater enemy destroys them both.


Fate took Prince Maryn by surprise, leaving Celdrya to tear itself apart. A century later an army amasses against the warring remains of the kingdom as prophesy sends a half-elven healer on a journey to find the nameless True King. Padraig lacks the power to put the True King on the throne, yet compelled by forces greater than himself, Padraig contends with dark mages, Celtic goddesses, human factions and the ancient animosities of two peoples while seeking a myth. With all that distraction, a man might meet the True King and not recognize him.

 

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AudreyB wrote 21 days ago

We’ve had a few new books added to the CCRG…just wanted to encourage ....

jlbwye wrote 45 days ago

Hello again, lovely Lela/Niki/Aurora Thanks soo much for all your su....

D. S. Hale wrote 55 days ago

Hi, Lela, how are you? I see you are looking for feedback on your YA ....

Bart Jahn wrote 59 days ago

Hi Lela...read chapter 1. Will continue reading. You set up an inte....

Brian Bandell wrote 67 days ago

Hi Lauri, You previously commented on my novel Mute. I recently po....

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I wrote 74 days ago

Although I don't think it will be a southern secession this time, I do sense the country is ripe for a legal separation. I've moved this to my watchlist. Lela Markham - The Willow Branch view book

I wrote 78 days ago

Wow, a teen romance story written by a guy! That in itself is worthy of attention. Description is definitely your strength. You bring the reader into the scene in a powerful way. I could imagine the crowd at the concert, smell the popcorn, etc. The relationship among the four girls is intriguing.... view book

I wrote 80 days ago

Whoa, what if the Anti-Christ were in control of the nation? That's what I thought while reading Chapter 2. Samian is a SCARY man! Now we're getting into the meat of the story and I really am enjoying it. I'd read this book if I picked it up in a bookstore. I can't find anything really wrong w... view book

I wrote 80 days ago

CCRG review Hey, MC -- Wow! What a convicting message! I've only read the first two chapters. It's well written, you make your points clearly, and you don't soft-peddle it as many Christian writers who want to confront people do. I like your voice -- Where is the love, man? I also appreciate your... view book

I wrote 80 days ago

Hi, Diogan. I thought I'd take a look at your fiction since I really enjoyed your non-fiction. You have the basis of a good story. The pitch is excellent. And you're a good writer. But the story just isn't compelling. After readying two chapters, I don't want to read anymore. I think it may be t... view book

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