Wednesday 7 May 2014

A River, Live-Streaming To You.

It gives Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar and I, great pleasure in helping with the announcement of River Fairchild's latest book release.  It's official release was May 5, which means, it's out right now.  Actually, below this picture of the book cover, it states its out now! 

A Dragon’s Lament, book 2 of the Jewels of Chandra series is out now!

Blurb:

Magic is real. So is betrayal.

David enters the Fire Kingdom and events shift from bad to worse. He learns a shocking truth about the dragons, a truth destined to block his efforts to retrieve the lost magic of Shaylar from the ruling Council. After a cave-in and injuries force a rescue, David finds himself more isolated than before as personal concerns scatter his trusted advisors and the wizard who led him there abandons him.

The head of the dragon Council negotiates separate deals with both David and his father, sowing further discord between them. David's close friend, Lothan, disappears into the caves and doesn't return. A group of dissidents kidnap Wilks, the child empath David is sworn to protect. With no options left, he accepts the Council's demands to help them in their centuries-old conflict, risking a war which might kill them all.

Even if David manages to win, there's no guarantee the dragons will let him leave the region alive. They don't want the Kingdom of Shaylar to rise again and will stop at nothing to see it remain a pile of dust.



Bio:

River Fairchild is somewhat odd, brandishes a dry sense of humor, owned by several cats. Lives in a fantasy world. A fabricator of magic. Makes stuff up and spins tales about it. Believes in Faerie crossings and never staying in one place for very long. Speculative Fiction wordsmith. The secret to her stories? Spread lies, blend in truths, add a pinch of snark and a dash of tears. Escape into her world. She left the porch light on so you can find your way down the rabbit hole.




Links:

Purchase Links :

Amazon US   A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Amazon UK   A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Smashwords  Smashwords Reviews-A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Barnes &Noble  Barnes & Noble-A Dragon's Lament, Jewels of Chandra series, book 2

Apple Store  Apple Store :A Dragon's Lament, Jewels of Chandra series, book 2

Other links can be found at: Seasoned with Words: Books

Also available in paperback

River can also be discovered here :

Blog : Seasoned with Words
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Hey River, much success with your latest book.  Kind regards, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!  And not forgetting kind regards from me, Gary :)

100 comments:

  1. Congratulations, River! Awesome cover.

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    1. Hey Alex,

      Thank you for commenting on River's upcoming book.

      Gary

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  2. Thank you so much, Penny and Gary! I really appreciate the bark and shout! :)

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    1. Hi River,

      On behalf of Penny, we are most delighted to bring further awareness of your book. And I even deliberately haven't published another post so you could get more exposure. Did that sound right? LOL

      Gary :)

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    2. You are the best of the best, both human and pawsitive dog. Many hugs!

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    3. Wow, River, that was quick! Many hugs back to you, dear lady.

      Penny's fictional human,

      Gary :)

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  3. It sounds like a fascinating book, Penny, and River sounds like a fascinating person. I'll put this book on my TBR list.
    Best,
    Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Debi,

      Thank you for that. Penny, myself and River are most encouraged.

      Gary :)

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  4. Gary, notice how we know a lot of the same people, opposed to the different people? Must be cause we're friends and hang out together. Hope we can visit while I'm over there. That would be indeed kewl. Congrats, River!

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    1. Hi Joylene,

      I have indeed noticed we know a lot of the same people. The different people are people you know I haven't met yet. If you manage to visit us in Leek in my brand new place, I shall duly organise the parade in your honour. Must go buy some balloons. Thanks for commenting on River's announcement.

      Gary :)

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  5. Fantastic... news. thank you for sharing River is the best!

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    1. Hey Retro,

      Glad to do our bit in sharing the good news. River is the bestest n'stuff.

      Gary :)

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  6. That is a most magnificent cover!

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    1. Hi Sherry,

      Nothing like revealing a magnificent cover! :) Thanks for commenting.

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Diane,

      It sure is. The cover on her latest book is gorgeous, also. LOL

      Gary :)

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  8. Beautiful cover. Congratulations, River, and best of luck to you with your latest release!

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    1. Hi M.J.,

      Thank you, my kind friend, for commenting. It's good to know that River has had another release :)

      Gary :)

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  9. I always knew dragons were real. I felt it in my bones. and skull.

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    1. Hi Susan,

      On behalf of St. George, I thank you.

      Gary :)

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  10. The very, very talented (and busy) River has ANOTHER book out too. 'Living the Afterlife' looks to be a gem as well.
    And of course dragons are real.

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    1. G'day Sue,

      I'm glad you noted her other book amongst her other books. Even Penny thinks River is talented.

      On a um scale of one to ten, dragons are a ten.

      Gary :)

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  11. Great cover Good luck.
    Yvonne.

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    1. Hi Yvonne,

      Thank you for your kind comment. I so hope all will be better for you real soon.

      Gary :)

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  12. Wahoo! I love all of her covers thus far. So perdy. Now I just need to get to what's inside them. And I will. Soon...ish. (I hope.)

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    1. Hi Crystal,

      Wahoo and how are you! Nothing like a few perdy covers to get the party started. Appreciate you commenting and here, have some more British cheese! :)

      Gary :)

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  13. I have drawn a few dragons in my time. . . . . lets hope the book does well.

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    1. Hi Mr. R,

      You most certainly have. You have also drawn dragons into your garden. Always good to help with the BBQ :) Indeed, hope that River does well with her book.

      Gary :)

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  14. That's a great cover. I really hope her book does well. Thank you for all you do to support your friends.
    Tina @ Life is Good
    On the Open Road! @ Join us for the 4th Annual Post-Challenge Road Trip!

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    1. Hi Tina,

      Very kind of you to leave a comment in support of River. I appreciate what you've said, dear Tina.

      Gary :)

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  15. Congrats indeed at your feed and awesome cover too

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    1. Hi Pat in the Hatt,

      A good deed, indeed, at my feed.

      Gary :)

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  16. Wishing River the best of luck! I love the colors in the cover and the blurb sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing! :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Hi Jess,

      Thanks for your kind comment. Like your good self, I'm happy to share awareness of authors :)

      Gary :)

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  17. Anyone who is owned by several cats is tops in our book! This sounds interesting!

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    1. Hi Kim,

      Did you mention the several cats? Yikes! Calm down, Penny! LOL or BOL :) Very interesting and thank you, Kim :)

      Gary :)

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  18. The cover bedazzles. Congratulations River, on your forth-coming book. Thank you Gary, for giving us the inside look at the book.

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    1. Hi Manzanita,

      Bedazzles! I like that :) My pleasure to share the awareness of River's latest book.

      Gary :)

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  19. Thank you to everyone for your warm wishes! :)

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    1. Hi River Fairchild,

      I'm heartened by all the warm wishes for your good self. Penny says, all the beast to you :)

      Gary :)

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  20. Love that cover! Wishing you much success River.

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    1. Hi Donna,

      Thank you for commenting, dear Donna. Heck, her cover is better than my cover reveal. Okay, my cover reveal was a duvet cover....

      Gary :)

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  21. Hello Gary and Penny,

    Well, this certainly seems to be a book to bark and shout about!

    Ever since Lewis Carroll wrote about the rabbit hole we have been coming and going through it ever since. Dragons and Fairies are all in a day' s dreaming for us!

    We wish River Fairchild every success with her book. And we trust that you and Penny are well.

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    1. Hi Jane and Lance,

      A book, a bark and it shall makes its mark.

      And thus, you are forever in the magical fantasy land that enchants and inspires.

      Thank you for you thoughtful comment to River. Penny and I are in the midst of an upheaval as my son, Penny and I, move on with our lives. Wishing you a peaceful week ahead, my kind friends.

      Gary :)

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  22. Gifted Penny and that guy, Gazza:

    How are you both? Well, I hope :)

    Cheers to River and wishing her *much* success and to you and your combined six legs, I say thank you (woof! even) for stopping by my "I Was Seeking Gazza" post :)

    And, as my dear oul' Ma in Dublin would say, "Go on out of that, will ya!!"

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    1. It be the legend that is Sir Mazza,

      Penny is the gift that keeps on giving. Whatever that means.

      We are well and swell n'stuff, thank you, noble sire.

      I know that River adores your cheers. A dragon and on....I was truly humbled that you would be part of the wonder that is "I Was Seeking Gazza." I'm an emotional wreck because of such kindness :)

      Top of the morning, to you.

      Gary aka Gazza aka Penny's fictional human.....

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  23. Oh no, the second book is out and I haven't yet read the first one. It's on my kindle, I'll get right to it.
    congrats, River Fairchild

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    1. Hi River, yes this River,

      I'm heartened that it's on your kindle. River Fairchild will be delighted. One River to another River. Such a nice flow :)

      Gary :)

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  24. This cover is EVERYWHERE and for a good reason. It looks awesome!

    I hope you and Penny are doing well! :)

    Sam

    Writing Through College

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    1. Hi Samantha,

      Ah yes, a whole bunch of us have been pawmoting, um, promoting River's latest venture :)

      Penny and I, her pretend human, are doing well. We just ran around the living room! Lovely to see you, Samantha.

      Gary :)

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  25. This cover is so gorgeous! All the best RIVER!!!!

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    1. Hi Michael,

      It surely is. Thank you for commenting. RIVER is da bestest! :)

      Gary :)

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  26. Beautiful cover and terrific-sounding book!

    How wonderful to promote friends.

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    1. Hi Lynda,

      River and I appreciate you commenting. Thank you.

      Ah yes, all part of the service to pawmote friends, sorry, promote friends! LOL

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Michelle,

      Absolutely fabulous, for sure. Just like you! :)

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Elizabeth,

      My icon photo? Thank you! :) Okay, I get it. LOL.

      Gary :)

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  29. Betrayal is real... so are trust and honesty!
    Congratulations on the book release.
    Gary, I love the picture of Cenarth Falls!

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    1. Hi Julia,

      Thank you for commenting and making note of River's latest book release.

      Cenarth Falls is such a lovely place. A view of part of the river and this all ties in nicely with the post.

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Robin,

      Thanks for that. Congrats to you in your ongoing positive journey.

      Gary :)

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  31. She's taking over the blogosphere!
    Congrats, River. :)

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    1. Hi Melissa,

      I want you to both take over the blogosphere! :)

      Congrats to River and to you, dear Melissa.

      Gary :)

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  32. That is one happening book cover.

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    1. Hi Lady Lilith,

      It sure is and it's happening right now :)

      Gary :)

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  33. Miss River's book sounds fascinating. Dragons and magic--oh my!

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    1. Hi Eve,

      It sure is. Dragons and magic, what a combo.

      Gary :)

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  34. I love dragons, so Im buying this book-- that cover took it straight to my TBR list! Congratulations, River!

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    1. Hi Damyanti,

      A love of dragons is a great start. I know River will be delighted that you have it on your TBR list :)

      Gary :)

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  35. Congralulations! May dragon lovers and Penny lovers alike never get enough of it!

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    1. Hi Blue,

      A dragon and a dog will make us agog :)

      Gary :)

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  36. River is awesome. I wish her much success with this jewel. It's a stunning cover.

    Penny, I hope you and your human are trudging through okay. I kinda like both of you a lot. Thanks for having voted for me in the writing contest, and for your ongoing support.

    xoRobyn

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    1. Hi Robyn,

      What a gem of a comment. Thank you.

      Penny is telling me to get into action. Upheaval is very close and she's told me it's for the beast, oops, best :)

      It was my honour (honor) to vote for you in the writing contest. I'm grateful for the mutual support, dear Robyn.

      Gary :) x

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  37. It's wonderful seeing this around. Congrats to River.

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    1. Hi Medeia,

      Indeed it is. And it's wonderful to see you around. You do so much to bring further awareness of your fellow writers :)

      Gary :)

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  38. Hello to you and Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! And many good wishes to River on her new release!

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    1. Hi Carol,

      Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar and I her, her pretend character, say hello back to you :) Thank goodness about River's release. Um, book release....

      Gary :)

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  39. Congrats on the book and I love the cover for it! Thanks for sharing

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    1. Hi Gossip_Grl,

      Appreciate you commenting, my good friend. Delighted to share.

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Barry,

      What a nice thing to say, good sir. Thank you.

      Gary :)

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  41. River Fairchild is such a gorgeous name!! And so is her book!! All the best, River!!

    Big hello to you too lovley Penny, you gorgeous star! Take care
    x

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    1. Hi Old Kitty,

      A gorgeous name, indeed! May her book soar like the dragon.

      Penny and I thank you for such pawesome words! :)

      Gary :)
      x

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  42. Here's to River and her book. May it take off like a shot and soar like a dragon. I'm feeling metaphorical this morning, so forgive the purple prose.

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    1. Hi Lee,

      Indeed, here's to the adorable River and her latest book. I see dragons overhead. They doth soar with the flames of hope and BBQ's :) Your purple prose, rose and rose like the scent of a rose, you nose, you knows?

      Gary :)

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  43. I just love River's new book's cover! So tantalizing and beautiful! Wishing River huge success! :)

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    1. Hi Lexa,

      Thank you for your supportive words to River. I hope you had a very nice weekend.

      Gary :)

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  44. Hey Gary, hope all goes brilliantly with you and Penny. I've seen River's cover and read about her book elsewhere, too and love the look/sound of it.

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    1. Hey Denise,

      I appreciate your encouraging words for Penny and I. Thank you. River will be delighted with your reply to her book.

      Gary :)

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  45. The book sounds great. All the best, River!

    Hi Gary :)

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    1. Gidday Wendy,

      Thank you for your comment to the amazing River.

      Hey Wendy, I'm typing this from Sainsburys. LOL

      Gary :)

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  46. Sounds good! Lovely cover, as well. Nice of you to share it. I like the picture in your header, too--peaceful.

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    1. Hi Shannon,

      Thank you for that. Like your kind self, we like to share. Very pleased you like the header photo. Tranquillity is the goal, my friend.

      Gary :)

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  47. So – it’s out now? I wouldn't have known that if Gary and Penny (the Jack Russell dog and modest Internet superstar) had not told me, thanks guys!

    Thank goodness the porch light is still on! I’m not sure I would have the courage to cross the threshold without it. That front cover looks scary!

    Congratulations River and thanks to Gary and Penny. I love coming to visit you.

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    1. Hi Barbara,

      Always delighted to share such info. Penny and I are glad you are aware.

      That cover is real scary. I wonder if it glows in the dark :)

      Your comment is very kind. Penny and I are most grateful to know you.

      Gary :)

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  48. I think it is a wonderful one!

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    1. Hi Weekend-Windup,

      It most certainly is. Yes, the weekend is almost over.

      Gary :)

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  49. Congratulations, River!!! Wonderful cover and blurb!

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    1. Hi Tyrean,

      Thank you for your nice comment. And congrats to you :)

      Gary :)

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.