tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40374672285117566532024-03-05T02:12:37.835-05:00The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius StoloThe Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo’s blog discusses a new series of historical fiction novels by Marshall Best. It will share news about the fantasy series, its author and the industry of self-publishing. Set during the ancient history of Rome, Gaul, England and Ireland, the Guiamo Chronicles have been top books in the Greek and Roman mythology category on Amazon. As books for boys, the Guiamo Chronicles are good books to read. They entertain as well as teach character and life lessons.Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-189492360773756002021-04-26T08:12:00.002-04:002021-04-26T08:12:40.710-04:00Announcing Book 8 of The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo: Rath<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7e3FpEq32WQcpc8q9V7lARSJC8iJuSVVIbX7M9bkeAnNMo8J1_3QjNcgA9FrHy1cmEJgvTXU5J-1Bl5Pn8iYQagkKt5UH1PmI1fBsDbXCQ6Sm5kuAXcLa2Aqr-TJkwbSTfcdAuIAVps/s1392/Rath+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm7e3FpEq32WQcpc8q9V7lARSJC8iJuSVVIbX7M9bkeAnNMo8J1_3QjNcgA9FrHy1cmEJgvTXU5J-1Bl5Pn8iYQagkKt5UH1PmI1fBsDbXCQ6Sm5kuAXcLa2Aqr-TJkwbSTfcdAuIAVps/w271-h400/Rath+Cover.jpg" width="271" /></a></div>Returning in 27 B.C. devastated by personal tragedy, Guiamo struggles to find his way as Eochu conspires with Cermait's three Druid sons to seize the Cruthin high throne... <p></p><p><br /></p><p>Combining legitimate legends with actual historical events, Best weaves an epic story that portrays the ancient world as it might have been. A world which the ancient historians recorded as fact: a time when gods ruled the earth and strange creatures dominated the land. It is the era of civilized conquerors exploring distant and primitive new lands. Scant recordings left to us today only touch on the fringe of the fantastic and brutal reality that existed in those distant lands to the West. Into this age, young Guiamo enters the world stage as the great game-changer, and by his hand the gods and beasts become destined to disappear into myth and legend.</p><p><br /></p><p> <span style="color: #b45f06;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rath-Chronicles-Guiamo-Durmius-Stolo-ebook/dp/B08K9B5T49/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Marshall+Best+Rath&qid=1619438796&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Buy It on Amazon Today!</a></span></span><br /></p>Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-57508445071179646762020-07-01T16:33:00.000-04:002020-07-01T16:33:05.482-04:00Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale July 1 - 31st<h2 align="center">
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-85543944017318258162018-08-20T10:08:00.002-04:002018-08-20T10:09:48.951-04:00Books 5, 6 and 7 Coming Soon!<h2>
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It's been a LONG time since we've posted on the blog. Marshall has worked hard on book five and found it was going to be 1200 pages, so book five is now books five, six and seven. The proof copies are on their way. I'll post pictures of the proofs when they come. Be looking for them to be available soon!</h2>
Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-39537140868892615192016-09-25T21:44:00.003-04:002016-09-25T21:44:56.519-04:00Guiamo Giveaway!With book 5 well on it's way, we decided to do a giveaway for Guiamo to reach more readers. If you've been considering getting into this series, now would be a great time. Take your chance at the giveaway but if you don't win, remember Guiamo, the e-book is now only $0.99! <br />
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We're also excited to have uploaded new covers for the first four books with their gold medal awards on the cover. It's just a way to let the world know that these are books worth reading. <br />
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We thank you all for your continued support. We hope you enjoy the adventure!Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-48225711122204741372016-09-17T09:49:00.000-04:002016-09-17T09:49:16.916-04:00Author's Bookshelf Plus Guiamo at $0.99!We hope all of our followers here, on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ancumer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Chronicles-of-Guiamo-Durmius-Stolo-503966929635500/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> are doing well. Hopefully some of you have had a chance to read some of the Guiamo Chronicles books. We hope you enjoyed them. We'd love to hear from you whether it be a comment here on the blog, a quick hello on Twitter or a hello on Facebook. If you have time to drop a quick review that would be great as well.<br />
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In an attempt to help readers connect more to Marshall, I decided to add some books to his <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6869306.Marshall_Best" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> shelves. He has an account. He is constantly reading. Why not share his books with all of you. Okay, can I say that this is no small task. I've added a few tonight, but that doesn't even scratch the surface. One of the things that I believe makes Marshall a good writer is that he is and has been such a prolific reader. He reads action adventure, science fiction, fantasy and the like which he calls his brain candy. Then he reads more serious books such as one of his favorites, military history memoirs. He doesn't stop there. He reads things many of us would never attempt such as Lobes Classical Library where he has found treasures he often puts into his books. I asked him where his Bernard Cornwell books were because I couldn't find them. He said they're in the basement. He likes the Bernard Cornwell books because "they speak to the barbarian" in him. His bookshelves are overflowing. The basement is full too. He keeps any book he reads. We might just need to open a library someday!<br />
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I hope you've enjoyed hearing a bit about what's on Marshall's bookshelves. If you haven't had a chance to read our featured post, Pieces of Marshall Best's Puzzle, that will also give you a glimpse into the man he is. I've been married to him for 22 years and he's a pretty great guy. <br />
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Marshall is hard at work finishing up the last chapter of book five. In an effort to reach more readers and make Guiamo more accessible, we are lowering the e-book price of book one to $0.99 for a limited time. If you've been considering reading it and haven't, now is the time. If you know someone who might enjoy Guiamo, please pass along our website or suggest the book to them.<br />
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In addition, please follow us here, on Facebook or Twitter so that you will hear the news when book five is finally here. We value the time you have taken to read this. Whether we sell a few or a hundred books, we're just excited to share a story that we believe in. Give it a try. We don't think you'll be disappointed!<br />
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-30472295273384993242015-12-11T00:31:00.000-05:002015-12-11T00:31:48.931-05:00Give The Gift of Fantasy This Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Christmas right around the corner and book five well on it's way to being finished, why not consider purchasing one or all of the Guiamo Chronicles for a loved one or yourself? Perhaps you've thought about it and didn't follow through on that thought. Well, now's the time. You can find it on all the major outlets like <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/guiamo-marshall-best/1114044951?ean=9781482310283" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guiamo-Chronicles-Durmius-Stolo-Book-ebook/dp/B00CPBDAO0/ref=pd_sim_351_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=519s%2BzBOzOL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_&refRID=03V9FNTFHTDKV2VCHYEG" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/book/guiamo/id588627955?mt=11" target="_blank">iBooks</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh...and for the little ones in your life, don't forget <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Meredith-Bedtime-Tales-ebook/dp/B00H3OK0PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1449811648&sr=1-1&keywords=Princess+Meredith+Bedtime+Tales" target="_blank">Princess Meredith!</a></span></div>
Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-46665000914213707192015-09-08T08:19:00.000-04:002015-09-20T13:57:55.806-04:00Gods or Mere Men? Marshall Best Discusses the Ancient Gods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGwNBOvgjLb-ajneRRWhyphenhyphenGgCAk8-4fhzIwW7R7kgqYVdl3M-o7lReiTJQH51R4CewBAAqvYeevxcpJ-BOGL2iAWtUBoOv1rURcYDG_gl9C-VFtt8ROUB3Hg7R3ib15oqSAOj-xwZ-BlU/s1600/Guiamo+with+U.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGwNBOvgjLb-ajneRRWhyphenhyphenGgCAk8-4fhzIwW7R7kgqYVdl3M-o7lReiTJQH51R4CewBAAqvYeevxcpJ-BOGL2iAWtUBoOv1rURcYDG_gl9C-VFtt8ROUB3Hg7R3ib15oqSAOj-xwZ-BlU/s320/Guiamo+with+U.jpg" width="211" /></a> One of the fundamental background issues in the Guiamo Chronicles are the role of the gods. Today, we typically think of the Roman and Greek gods to be like what we find in movies like Percy Jackson. For instance, Hades is seen as the arch-villain with diabolical powers from the depths of fiery hell. Yet, the Romans record him to be quite the opposite. He was considered by the Romans to be a gentle and benevolent person who cares for the souls of the dead. More importantly, the ancients recognized openly that the gods were mere men who, upon their deaths, were given the honors of godhood. It is a form of ancestor worship.<br />
They gave their ancestors (particularly their inventive ancestors) the position of god, demigod, hero or man based upon the degree of their discoveries. If for instance, someone invented music, they would become the god of music. If someone invented a subset of this, for instance a flute, they would be honored as a demigod. If they invented a lesser thing, such as a particularly beautiful song, they would be a hero. Many of the gods were great inventors and are described as so in the ancient writings. Even the Egyptians recognized much of this. They divided their own history into four ages. The age of the gods, the age of the demigods, the age of the heroes and the age of the pharaohs.<br />
Now in ancient Britain, the gods were found in the hundreds. They would also be an ancestor honored with godhood. Their domain might simply be over a particular stream or well, or perhaps a village, or if they were significant enough to the entire tribe, they would be a great tribal god. But in truth, the gods of old were mere men and women who were honored with godhood.<br />
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-3199381919976949002015-09-05T00:15:00.000-04:002015-12-11T00:08:22.048-05:00People are People are People, No Matter From Where They Come<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglImqfq5boULJTi8PZTErkQ0YTz7GfUAqXXj9daOF8XYQ_spJ0KBzmhnlhYZgO2MoJUGmEF1iZmyj9JkA7I3q370-zz-mw8rVSNVt3DQfXAqqISHs2UfCjOjJE0W7BJILoxNMWvEVrU0c/s1600/japanese-crowd-382702-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglImqfq5boULJTi8PZTErkQ0YTz7GfUAqXXj9daOF8XYQ_spJ0KBzmhnlhYZgO2MoJUGmEF1iZmyj9JkA7I3q370-zz-mw8rVSNVt3DQfXAqqISHs2UfCjOjJE0W7BJILoxNMWvEVrU0c/s320/japanese-crowd-382702-m.jpg" width="320" /></a> One thing I have found true in my life from the small amount of travel I have done outside of the United States, is that at their core, people are basically the same. Sure, they may have different color skin, wear different clothing, eat different food, live in different houses, share different customs, but they are not all that different. Everyone longs to belong and be loved.<br />
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The human spirit, no matter where it resides in the world can overcome great obstacles, rising above seemingly insurmountable odds. At other times, it may sink in despair having been seemingly beaten by life's circumstances. The circumstances each must face can vary drastically depending on where a person is born; however, the spirit within remains the same in so many ways. Humanity loves to laugh, to be a part of something, to learn, to grow, to excel.<br />
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The amazing technological world that we live in is the reason my thoughts have returned to this fact. We are thrilled to have welcomed people from all over the world to our blog. I'm sure to many our numbers may seem small, but each person matters, no matter their country, their circumstance, their culture. <br />
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We thank you for choosing to take even a small moment of your life to spend with us. Time is precious to us all. We hope you have enjoyed your short stay.<br />
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I will continue to update this post as new countries are represented on the website. Invite your friends from around the world to join us! <br />
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-21518440641114085642015-04-19T22:13:00.000-04:002015-04-22T14:23:28.785-04:00Guiamo Chronicles Wins Gold<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last year all four Guiamo Chronicles books were entered in The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards. These awards are run by UK author Edward Trayer who writes under the pen name Billy Bob Buttons. Edward has several groups of primary and secondary school children who read the books and give their feedback. The Guiamo Chronicles was entered in the teen category although they are suitable for adults as well. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_A1BFo70I01YwGzeuoKkbuKmAI2y2sBRxFRa77LEIpBO4jCstqLCtIwXMMvJ5YpoaLqAEYvwRo4njb6-zAFhWXfSz-XgQ3QB9qr9VRH1CysdNty3k0k-YBsj4yCryv5OG1PP0IlFd0w/s1600/Cumoro+CoverBk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_A1BFo70I01YwGzeuoKkbuKmAI2y2sBRxFRa77LEIpBO4jCstqLCtIwXMMvJ5YpoaLqAEYvwRo4njb6-zAFhWXfSz-XgQ3QB9qr9VRH1CysdNty3k0k-YBsj4yCryv5OG1PP0IlFd0w/s200/Cumoro+CoverBk2.jpg" height="320" width="219" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-weight: normal;"> Julius Caesar, in his writings,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Caesar-Bello-Gallico-Latin-Edition/dp/0862921775/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1386178172&sr=8-3&keywords=De+Bello+Gallico"> De Bello Gallico</a>, tells of the Brittani coloring their bodies blue. We see this portrayed in the movie Braveheart as well. Marshall Best, in his series The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo, has a new twist as to why these warriors painted themselves blue. Sreng, a member of the Fir Bolg had been a slave to the Fomori, forced to fight on their behalf to ensure the safety of his wife and children. After cutting Nuada's arm off in battle, he and several of his people were captured. Guiamo convinces him to fight with them to defeat the Fomori in the hopes that his family is still alive. In the excerpt below, Sreng accompanies Guiamo on a quest to free his family.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sreng mounted a
spare horse brought by Aoi and, carrying only his armor and ax tied up in his
bedroll, left his farm and hut behind to free his family with Guiamo.<br />When they
stopped each evening to make camp, Sreng sat with Guiamo drawing orc symbols
and explaining their meaning. Guiamo had
Sreng draw the symbol on leather sheets.
Next to each symbol, Guiamo wrote the meaning in Roman words and, again
using the Roman letters, wrote how to pronounce the orc word.<br />As they neared
home, Guiamo asked, “Sreng, I wish to make a blue dye. Do you know how to make such a color?”<br />Sreng replied,
“There is a weed in these parts whose dried leaves are ground to pulp and left
to rot. If it is prepared properly, it
will produce a good blue dye.”<br />Guiamo asked,
“How long does it take to make?”<br />“The first
steps require a fortnight, but it must be repeated to obtain a good color that
stays fast,” Sreng replied. “I saw it
made as a youth, but I do not recall all the steps. I do know this; there are no leaves in the
winter, so you shall have to wait until springtime.”<br />Guiamo replied,
“Then we shall have to find some already made.
Some villagers should have some, I should think, which I could
purchase. What is this plant named?”<br />Sreng replied,
“It is called <i>glasen</i> by some, but
others know it as woad.”<br />Guiamo’s head
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prepared, <st1:place w:st="on">Romulus</st1:place>
follows.<br /> The son of Mars comes!<br />Clad in woad,<br /> He prepares the way.<br /> <br /> “Tomorrow we
must search out a large supply of this blue dye, for I need it before we return
to <i>Rí Tuaithe</i> Etarlám,” he said.<br />For the next
three days, they asked every villager they encountered for a source of blue
dye. None could help, and most looked
oddly at the strange caravan which searched the world in the cold of winter for
blue dye. On the third day, a villager
took them to an old man living in a nearby village who had a supply of blue
dye. Aoi paid the outrageous price and
the old man was delighted with his unexpected profits.<br />In the morning,
as the men ate their first meal, Guiamo explained his plan to the warriors of
the caravan. In the bitter cold, Sreng
displayed his tattoos and brands to the men who watched in awe. Guiamo explained the orc practice of branding
and tattoos, and read out loud the many symbols.<br />He then told
the story of the slave and orc speaking of freedom. When he mentioned the words ‘blue waters’ and
‘blue skies,’ Sreng began to understand Guiamo’s intent.<br />Guiamo produced
the pot of blue dye. Opening his leather
binding of orc script, he turned through its pages until he found the word he
wanted. He painted a symbol upon Sreng’s
face and announced, “This symbol painted on Sreng’s face says that he has no
master!”<br />Flipping again
through the pages, Guiamo found a second symbol. He painted it upon Sreng’s chest, again
covering a tattooed orc symbol. “This
says Sreng is a great warrior who fights with an ax!” he shouted.<br />Guiamo found
more symbols and painted them on Sreng’s body, arms and legs, declaring, “I am
death to orcs!” “Avenger of evil!” and “Orc hewer!”<br />When Guiamo was
finished, the men no longer saw the orc tattoos, but a fierce blue-painted
warrior covered in wild patterns. Guiamo
called the men forward to join Sreng in the war against the Fomori. “We shall terrify the orcs with messages upon
our bodies!”<br />First came Aoi,
and all the others followed as the blue symbols became badges of honor and
courage. Guiamo painted late into the
night, and to the flickering light of great bonfires, the men danced as they
sang their traditional songs of battle, gore and the afterlife in the great battle
lodge of the valorous.<br />Proudly wearing
their armor and blue symbols, the troupe travelled two more days to the hall of
<i>Rí Tuaithe</i> Etarlám. Everyone was surprised to see the warriors
using Guiamo’s riding steps to dismount and the people were quickly informed
they were made by Guiamo, but what terrified the people were the painted
symbols upon their bodies. Aoi’s men
were greeted with some hesitation, for the king’s men were intimidated by the
warriors who rode with renewed purpose and grim, blue-clad determination.<br />They were ready
for war and Etarlám saw it. He saw it in
Aoi’s eyes; this renewed desire to do battle, and Etarlám wondered if his
favorite warrior was planning insurrection.<br />Guiamo put his
mind to rest when he stepped forward to announce, “My lord, I have brought to
you a new champion, Sreng of the Fir Bolg.”<br />Etarlám was
instinctively wary of Sreng, for he knew the man had removed Nuada’s left arm
with a single blow.<br />Sreng stepped
forward with strength, but politely bowed low to honor his host, the <i>rí tuaithe</i>.<br />Guiamo
explained the purpose of the blue symbols and Etarlám listened with eyes wide
with astonishment. When he had at long
last finished, Guiamo fell silent to await the king’s mind.<br />Etarlám sat
quietly on his throne and looked into the eyes of his men. There was a new energy in their eyes, a light
which he knew would be extinguished if he demurred, but would blaze on if he
approved. He made his choice and
enthusiastically exclaimed, “By the gods, Cúmóro, you have an ingenious plan! All my warriors shall ride into battle
defiantly wearing the blue orc symbols in the color of freedom! The Regni of <i>Rí Tuaithe</i> Etarlám will lead the war against the Fomori and, by
Lugh’s beardless chin, we shall be victorious!”<br />All the men
burst out with a thunderous cheer, and a great feast was held that night to
honor Sreng and Guiamo. Word travelled
quickly across Íath of the Mighty Hundred of <i>Rí Tuaithe</i> Etarlám, all clad in blue and of the <i>Druí</i> boy who led them.<br />Cassivellaunus,
seeing the enthusiasm which surrounded the spreading tale of these men,
recognized that his own men admired them greatly. He feared his men would desert him to join
with Etarlám. He sent emissaries to
Etarlám asking for Cúmóro to teach his men about the orc symbols in blue. The men eagerly embraced Guiamo’s plan and
before long, Nuada informed Eochaid of the newfound practice of the warriors
spreading among the tribes.<br />Lying on his
sickbed, Eochaid listened carefully to Nuada’s tale. His physician, Dian Cécht the leech, busied
himself preparing a poultice on a small table beside the bed to treat Eochaid’s
fever. When Nuada had finished, Eochaid
brooded deep in thought. Finally, he
whispered, “We shall embrace this new way of warfare. I am mindful that this young <i>Druí</i> may gather a following to challenge
me. This I cannot allow. To suppress him, each <i>rí tuaithe</i> shall create his own troupe of one hundred mounted men
and choose a champion to lead them. In
this way, Etarlám’s men shall be no different than any other <i>rí tuaithe</i>. My <i>slúaig</i>
will grow stronger for it, but none shall stand up to challenge me. When great battles are to be fought, all my
warriors from every region shall wear the symbols of blue.”</span></span></h4>
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<span 19px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:="" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Combining legitimate legends with actual historical events,<b> <span style="font-size: medium;">Marshall Best</span> </b>weaves an epic story that portrays the ancient world as it might have been, a world which the ancient historians recorded as fact; a time when gods ruled the earth and strange creatures dominated the land. It is the era of civilized conquerors exploring distant and primitive new lands. Scant recordings left to us today only touch on the fringe of the fantastic and brutal reality that existed in those distant lands of the west. Into this age, young Guiamo enters the world stage as the great game-changer, and by his hand the gods and beasts become destined to disappear into myth and legend.</span><br />
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<span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In 60 B.C., ten-year-old Guiamo Durmius Stolo, an exceptionally gifted Roman orphan, is abandoned in Gaul . Left to fend for himself, Guiamo is set onto a path of legend. Recognized by the gods as having world-changing talents, he is given a weapon that changes his destiny and the world’s forever. </span></div>
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<span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo Durmius Stolo sails in 55 B.C. with Rome’s 7th Legion as Julius Caesar invades Britain. But Caesar has not before encountered the Fomori, a dominion of wicked creatures which wage war against the human inhabitants and dominate much of Britain. Armed with his god-made spear, Guiamo joins with the tribal kings against their Fomori foe when Caesar departs. </span></div>
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</span><a href="http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1360006842p5/6869306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Marshall Best" border="0" src="http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1360006842p5/6869306.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 20px; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(234, 209, 220); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 0px 20px; padding: 8px;" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="line-height: 18px;">Marshall Best</b><span 18px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:=""> is an avid reader, father of six and business owner. In the past several years he has found his love of writing as well. What began as a desire to write a story for his children has evolved into a nine book series.</span></span></div>
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-53351599243951991742014-11-13T13:20:00.000-05:002015-02-17T17:09:40.132-05:00The History Behind the Guiamo Chronicles<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo are fantasy novels; however, they are so much more than just entertainment. They are historical fantasy in which the author has taken the utmost care to hold true to actual history, myths and legends within the frame of his story line. All battles in book one are real battles that Mr. Best has described as best he could. As in other historical fiction novels, he takes known facts and fashions a story around those facts to fill in the gaps of what we do not know. What makes it fantasy is the fantastical creatures and magic that accompany it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Three celebrations are mentioned in the novels which were actual ancient holidays. Marshall Best gives plausible reasons for the institution of these celebrations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although the more modern name for it is Samhain, this name was actually derived from the Old Irish word Samfuin, which Marshall uses in his books. Read below how Samfuin was celebrated in the story of Cumoro and why in the excerpt below from book two of The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo.</span><br />
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<i> <span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">“Our men have
fought in battle against the Fomori many times and came away victorious.</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">Torques and arm bands have been awarded to
the brave who survived the battles.</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">And
yet, these men and women we have honored are not the only ones who gave us a
land free of the vile orcs and Luprech hounds; a land where our sons and daughters
can be raised in safety.</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;">Many of our
sons and brothers have fallen in battle, and the memory of their brave deeds
must also be preserved for all the ages.</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“I declare that
the day of the full moon of this month, the month of Samonios, shall be a day of remembrances, of telling our children
of Nuada and the valor of our dead, of victory, and of a land strewn with orc
corpses, for our dead must be remembered.
It shall be a day of celebration, of song and feasting, and
demonstrations of swordplay and horsemanship.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo could
see from the smiles forming on the faces of his men that his plan was met with
tremendous approval. He continued, “Each
tribe shall build a fire upon this field where you now sit to remind us of the
deceiving fires I set upon the plain of Tuired where Nuada was slain to confuse
the orc host with the direction of our attack.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“In the midst
of these fires, we shall create a great bonfire which shall burn throughout the
long hours of the night to symbolize the huge pyre needed to burn the corpses
of the orcs.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Before the sun
sets on that day, all the fires in the homes around Temair shall be
extinguished. Then the hearth fires
shall be lit anew from the great bonfire, in remembrance that only through the
deaths of the Fomori could our homes be made warm and secure.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“The rekindling
of the fires is to be a constant reminder that we must slay and burn all our
enemies who threaten our lands in years to come. The lighting of the fires in
our homes must be done to remind us of the brutal battles we endured this
summer.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“This day of
celebration shall mark the end of this year of bloodshed and the beginning of a
new year where the Pritana and Cruthin dwell in peace in the land.”</span></i></div>
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Lughnasadh and Belotenia</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Lughnasadh and Belotenia are two other ancient holidays that were celebrated. You can see below how Best has woven these seamlessly into his story in this excerpt from book 3, Morlanos.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Speaking of
celebrations, I have been thinking of proclaiming two new festive days for us
to celebrate.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abartach was
intrigued, “What would you propose, Mórlános?”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo replied,
“We remember the Pritana dead who fell to the Fomori and speak of their
valor. Some have come to call that day
Samfuin, referring to the celebration to be forever held at the end of each
summer, but there is more that must be celebrated. What our brothers did must always be
remembered, but I wish to specifically honor Nuada who fell in battle. That battle upon the field of Tuired occurred
in the month of Giamonios and I
should like to begin this celebration by lighting fires at night to remember
the juniper fires I lit to face the Fomori slóg
of the orcs Balor, Indech and Tethra in the wrong direction. On this day we shall honor the memory of
Nuada.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abartach
replied, “This is a worthy event, significant to both Pritana and Cruthin. I am in agreement that it is worthy of
remembrance. What other celebration do
you propose?”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo
answered, “I wish to remember the final destruction of the Fomori, the day when
the last orcs and Luprech hounds were slain in the month of Aedrinios. It should be not so much focused on them, but
rather upon us, a time of new beginnings and peace, the day that peace came at
last to our land. It was a day when we
could build our homes and take the harvest from our fields without fear of fire
and death. It should be a day of dancing
and feasting, of joyous song and games of strength and skill, and of families
reuniting in peace.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abartach asked,
“These days must be given names for all to use.
Have you given thought to this?”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo replied,
“Belotenia is a word which means ‘lighting of the bright fires.’ This would be
fitting as a name to honor Nuada. I have
not decided on a name for the festive days of renewal from the destruction of
the Fomori.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abartach
answered, “We should celebrate this as a day to honor you, Mórlános. We shall name this day Mórlánosnasadh, the
‘assembly of Mórlános.’ ”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guiamo demurred,
saying, “But I am known by many names.
To Etarlám’s people, I am Cúmóro.
Some remember me as Lugh, and only recently have I become known as Mórlános. To Ursius, I am Guiamo, the name given to me
by my mother and father.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sreng laughed
and said, “I do not care what others may call me, just so they call me for
supper.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Abartach smiled
at Sreng’s jest and nodded in agreement.
He turned back to Guiamo and said, “The people will use whatever name
for you with which they are familiar.
Whether it be Mórlánosnasadh, Lughnasadh, or Cúmóronasadh, they will all
love you for the deliverance you brought and give honor to your memory.”</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sreng nodded in
enthusiastic agreement. “It shall be as
you say among both our peoples. Over the
next days we will send word across the land to announce this so that all may
participate in their lands as we shall at Temair.”</span></i></div>
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Calendars and Language of the Guiamo Chronicles</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In reading the excerpts above, I'm sure you came across some strange sounding months! <i style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 24px;">Samonios and </i><i style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 24px;">Aedrinios </i><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 24px;">are not what we are used to hearing. In writing The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo, Marshall Best has used two different calendars. In book one, Guiamo, you will find the Roman calendar being used as it takes place in Gaul under Roman rule. In subsequent novels, the author switches between Roman calendar months and Old Celtic calendar months depending on who is speaking. Guiamo and Ursius are Romans, so when they refer to the calendar, they use the Roman names. All others use the Old Celtic names of the months. It's interesting to note that all but three of the months in the Roman calendar are recognizable compared to the modern, whereas the Old Celtic are completely foreign. Below are lists of both calendars. You will notice in the middle column the approximate time of each month. They usually overlapped with our traditional months. Although scholars debate which of our modern months correlate to the ancient calendars, Best has just chosen the one that seemed best to him. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Aedrinias </i>August/September <i>Sextilis</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Cantlos </i>September/October <i>September</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Samonios </i>October/Novem <i>October</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> Dummanios </i>November/Decem <i>November</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 24px;"> Throughout the books, there are an abundance of words referred to that are Latin and Old Irish. Best has said many times that he would love to have an expert in Latin and Old Irish read his books to critique the use of the words. He wishes it to be as authentic as possible. It is one of his greatest frustrations that he does not know how to pronounce many of the words. When asked how to pronounce certain words, his answer will be, "I have no idea!." Old Irish is the oldest recorded language in the region and can be tied back to around 500 A.D. which is much later than the period in which the stories take place. As with other things in the story, because there are so many holes in ancient history, an author must make a choice and Old Irish seemed best to use. Many of the Latin and Old Irish terms are listed below with their meanings. As with the months, when Guiamo or Ursius are speaking, Latin terms are used. Old Irish is used elsewhere. In the back of each book, Best has provided a glossary to help the reader in understanding the many new terms. </span></div>
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<span 19px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Combining legitimate legends with actual historical events,<b> <span style="font-size: medium;">Marshall Best</span> </b>weaves an epic story that portrays the ancient world as it might have been, a world which the ancient historians recorded as fact; a time when gods ruled the earth and strange creatures dominated the land. It is the era of civilized conquerors exploring distant and primitive new lands. Scant recordings left to us today only touch on the fringe of the fantastic and brutal reality that existed in those distant lands of the west. </span><br />
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<b 13px="" 18px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo</b><span 13px="" 18px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">, like many stories before them, would never have come to be if it were not for the love of a father. Having written </span><a 13px="" 18px="" black="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/282257" inherit="" line-height:="" none="" text-decoration:=""><b>The Princess Meredith Bedtime Tales</b></a><span 13px="" 18px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:=""> for his six year old daughter, Marshall Best</span><b 13px="" 18px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:=""> </b><span 13px="" 18px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">decided to begin writing stories for his other children as well. He began with 10 year old William, fashioning Guiamo, the main character in his series, after his son.</span></div>
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Marshall’s son, although a typical boy with a temper, is also very caring. He respects the older generation a great deal, looks out for the weak or downtrodden around him and is kind to children. These characteristics come out in Guiamo as he interacts with the brigands and their leader, Actus, the “Driven One”, as well as Suadusegus, Guiamo’s teacher. His actions toward them are anything but ordinary.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>11/29: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://www.melsshelves.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-tour-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Mel's Shelves</span></a> - Reviews of Guiamo and Cumoro</span></b></span></div>
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"The author has definitely done his research. I like the way certain details are brought back into the story later on so I feel that every part of the story is significant. I also love what I'm learning from Guiamo's character and how he deals with the situations he finds himself in."</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/1: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://lifeasleels.com/2013/11/the-legendary-tour-for-the-chronicles-of-guiamo-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Life as Leels</span></a> - Review of Cumoro</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">* <a href="http://lifeasleels.com/2013/06/guiamo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Review of Guiamo</span></a> *</span></span></div>
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<span 18px="" 22px="" color:="" cursive="" delius="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="">"I thoroughly recommend the entire The Chronicles of Guiamo series. I really don’t think there is “one audience” that this appeals to. Whether you be man, woman or young adult reader, I think this series appeals to all."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/2: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://thewonderingsofoneperson.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/chronicles-of-guiamo-legendary-tour-w-prism-book-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">The Wonderings of One Person</span></a> - Guest Post</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/3: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour-for-chronicles-of.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Tressa’s Wishful Endings</span></a> - Guest Post</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/4: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-book-tour-guest-post.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Bookworm Lisa</span></a> - Guest Post</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/5: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/2013/12/review-and-giveaway-cumoro-chronicles.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Mythical Books</span></a> - Review of Cumoro</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/6: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://www.allfantasyworlds.com/2013/12/blog-tour-review-chronicles-of-guiamo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">All Fantasy Worlds</span></a> - Review of Guiamo</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/8: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://piecesofwhimsy.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/the-chronicles-of-guiamo-by-marshall.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Pieces of Whimsy</span></a> - Guest Post</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12/9: <span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/blog-tour-author-interview-giveaway-the-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius-stolo/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Mother Daughter Book Reviews</span></a> - Author Interview</span></b><strong></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">12/10: <a href="http://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2013/12/prism-book-tours-the-legendary-tour-for-the-chronicles-of-guiama-giveaway-ends-1220-ww.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">My Devotional Thoughts</span></a></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">12/11: <a href="http://burgandyice.blogspot.com/2013/12/when-guiamo-takes-stroll-on-legendary.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Colorimetry</span></a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">+ <span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span bf9000="" color:=""><span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://jessicascasserole.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour.html" target="_blank">Jessica's Casserole</a> - Review</span></span></span></span></strong><br />
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<b 13px="" 18px="" center="" color:="" courier="" font-family:="" font-size:="" freemono="" line-height:="" monospace="" new="" ourier="" text-align:="">"This series has a VERY well developed plot and distinctive characters. I had an easy time keeping the characters straight and following the story. There was plenty of imagery that inspired my imagination to really get involved with the book."</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">+ <b><a href="http://bit.ly/18ldfCy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Interview with author, Christy Nicholas, about Ireland</span></a></b></span><br />
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<i>The Hill of Tara is one of many sacred sites in Ireland. It has been the site, for hundreds of years, where the High King is crowned. For any potential king, he must pass several tests. One is that he must drive his chariot between two standing stones, which form a V. These two stones must widen to let him pass, an indication that the land has accepted him as High King. Another test is that he must drive his chariot over the Lia Fáil, another standing stone, and it would screech in response. That screech showed to the surrounding countryside that Queen Madb, the goddess of the land, has accepted him as king...</i></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">12/1<span style="font-family: inherit;">2: </span></span></strong><b 22px="" line-height:=""><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://book4children.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour-giveaway-chronicles.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Books for Kids</a> - Guest Post</span></span></b><br />
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<i 16px="" 22px="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" freeserif="" imes="" line-height:="" new="" roman="" serif="" times=""><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Then I read the meaning of its name. It means “loch of the Red Eye.” Who would have thought such a coincidence would present itself so fittingly." </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>+ <span style="text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span bf9000="" color:=""><span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://dalenesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius-stolo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Dalene's Book Reviews</span></a> - Guest Post</span></span></span></strong></span><br />
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Marshall also enjoys putting real life issues into his books, delving into a bit of philosophy while entertaining with orcs, dragons, magic and battles...</div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">12/13: </b><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;"><a href="http://celticmythpodshow.com/blog/the-guiamo-chronicles-classic-celtic-myth-and-epic-fantasy-in-quartet-of-super-books" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Celtic Myth Podshow</span></a> - Excerpt</span></strong><br />
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Julius Caesar, in his writings,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Caesar-Bello-Gallico-Latin-Edition/dp/0862921775/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1386178172&sr=8-3&keywords=De+Bello+Gallico"> <span style="color: #bf9000;">De Bello Gallico</span></a>, tells of the Brittani coloring their bodies blue. We see this portrayed in the movie Braveheart as well. Marshall Best, in his series The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo, has a new twist as to why these warriors painted themselves blue. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Read more, plus an excerpt at <a href="http://celticmythpodshow.com/blog/the-guiamo-chronicles-classic-celtic-myth-and-epic-fantasy-in-quartet-of-super-books" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Celtic Myth Podshow</span></a>... </span><br />
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<span 18px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Marshall has done extensive research into the history behind the legends, people and places of England, Scotland and Ireland involved in his books. He loves being able to weave real people and legends into his stories making them come alive. He is definitely a writer that tends to the details often mapping out timetables, calendars, geneologies, etc. that pertain to his book to ensure that it is as realistic as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Legendary Tour may have sparked your interest in the ancient history of England and Ireland. Today we have a guest with us who has an intense love of Ireland. We thought it fitting to interview her as a part of our tour. She has generously offered one of her e-books for the giveaway to be paired with book 3, Morlanos, which takes place mostly in Ireland. </span></div>
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First of all, Christy, let me say thank you for taking the time to share with us a little bit about your book, especially as you prepare to head over to Ireland once more. I was very excited to run across it as it not only has pictures of some of the mythical places in Ireland but includes the history as well. It’s one thing to tell people that Marshall has written a fantasy series that includes the history and myths of Ireland. It’s another thing to look at a book and read about the very characters I've heard him talk about for the past five years writing this series. I think your book would be a wonderful addition for anyone reading Marshall’s series to be able to envision some of the settings in his book. <br /><br /><br /><b>What began your fascination with Ireland? Did you set out to write a book or did the book grow naturally from your love of the country?</b></div>
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</b><br /><i>I have a love of the ancient, and one place where you can drink in the ancient and never be thirsty is Carrowmore. There are a dozen and more Neolithic sites within a mile radius, burial cairns, stone circles, all sorts of different sacred sites. Just walking around and realizing this was all created, with a great deal of effort, 5,000 years ago, is humbling and fascinating. </i><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>The Hill of Tara plays a major role in the Guiamo Chronicles books. Can you tell us a little bit about its history and the myths surrounding it?</b></div>
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<i>The Hill of Tara is one of many sacred sites in Ireland. It has been the site, for hundreds of years, where the High King is crowned. For any potential king, he must pass several tests. One is that he must drive his chariot between two standing stones, which form a V. These two stones must widen to let him pass, an indication that the land has accepted him as High King. Another test is that he must drive his chariot over the Lia Fáil, another standing stone, and it would screech in response. That screech showed to the surrounding countryside that Queen Madb, the goddess of the land, has accepted him as king. These stones are on the site today, among many other earthworks and mounds, for you to explore. </i><br /> <br /><br /><b>I love the section labeled “History and ‘Myth’tery" in the book's introduction. Can you explain what you mean by that? I think it would help the reader to understand how authors can use so many of the actual historical figures from a time period and yet take poetic license to weave an enjoyable fantasy. </b><br /><br /><i>Irish history is full of myth, and its myth is full of history. For much of the past, the Irish did not use writing, but relied upon the Druids to maintain their history through memorized stories. When Christianity took over, many of these stories were either lost to time as the Druids died out, or were changed with a Christian perspective. Therefore, we have little archeological proof of what stories remain. Many of the myths do, though, have some archeological basis. For instance, the Book of Invasions tells us that the Sons of Míl (the Celtic tribes) came from Spain to Ireland. Recent DNA evidence suggests that this was, indeed, true.</i></div>
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<i>There are many tales within those that remain, full of adventure, war and love. The Irish have been, traditionally, a very warlike people, and would often start a war over things we might consider minor – such as boasting about having the best cow in the country, or because a great-grandfather once owned a spit of land. </i><br /><br /><b><br /></b></div>
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<b>Thanks once again for joining us during the <a href="http://www.guiamochronicles.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-time-guiamo-chronicles-on-tour.html">Legendary Tour</a>! We appreciate you taking the time and hope you’re having a wonderful time over in Ireland as our readers have enjoyed hearing more about Ireland and it’s connection to Morlanos, book 3 in The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo. </b><br /><br /><i>Thank you so much for hosting me! </i></div>
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My name is Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon. I do many things, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing and photography. In real life I'm a CPA, but having grown up with art and around me (my mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected me, as it were. I love to draw and to create things. It's more of an obsession than a hobby. I like looking up into the sky and seeing a beautiful sunset, or a fragrant blossom, a dramatic seaside. I then wish to take a picture or create a piece of jewelry to share this serenity, this joy, this beauty with others. Sometimes this sharing requires explanation – and thus I write. Combine this love of beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. I do local art and craft shows, as well as sending my art to various science fiction conventions throughout the country and abroad. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>AUTHOR WEBSITES </b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.greendragonartist.com/">www.greendragonartist.com</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greendragontravel">www.facebook.com/greendragontravel</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greendragonartist">www.facebook.com/greendragonartist</a> <br /><br /><b>Publisher's Website</b> </div>
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11/25: Launch</div>
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11/26:<span style="color: #660000;"> <b><a href="http://www.readingisoneofmypassions.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-legendary-tour-for-chronicles-of.html">My Love for Reading Keeps Growing</a> </b></span></div>
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+ <a href="http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-legendary-tour-for-latest-of.html"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>Beck Valley Books</b></span></a><span style="color: #bf9000;"> </span></div>
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11/27: <a href="http://cusebookgiveaways.us/2013/11/27/the-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius-stolo-blog-tour-giveaway/the-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius-stolo-blog-tour-giveaway/"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Cu's Ebook Giveaways</span></b></a> </div>
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11/29: <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://www.melsshelves.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-tour-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius.html" target="_blank"><b>Mel's Shelves</b></a> </span></div>
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12/1: <a href="http://lifeasleels.com/2013/11/the-legendary-tour-for-the-chronicles-of-guiamo-2.html"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Life as Leels</span></b></a> </div>
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12/2: <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://thewonderingsofoneperson.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/chronicles-of-guiamo-legendary-tour-w-prism-book-tours/" target="_blank"><b>The Wonderings of One Person</b></a> </span></div>
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12/3: <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour-for-chronicles-of.html"><b>Tressa’s Wishful Endings</b></a> </span></div>
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12/4: <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-book-tour-guest-post.html"><b>Bookworm Lisa</b></a> </span></div>
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12/5: <b><a href="http://mythicalbooks.blogspot.ro/2013/12/review-and-giveaway-cumoro-chronicles.html"><span style="color: #660000;">Mythical Books</span></a><span style="color: #bf9000;"> </span></b></div>
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12/6: <a href="http://www.allfantasyworlds.com/2013/12/blog-tour-review-chronicles-of-guiamo.html"><b><span style="color: #660000;">All Fantasy Worlds</span></b></a> </div>
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12/8: <a href="http://piecesofwhimsy.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/the-chronicles-of-guiamo-by-marshall.html"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Pieces of Whimsy</span></b></a> </div>
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12/9: <a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/blog-tour-author-interview-giveaway-the-chronicles-of-guiamo-durmius-stolo/"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Mother Daughter Book Reviews</span></b></a> </div>
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12/10: <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2013/12/prism-book-tours-the-legendary-tour-for-the-chronicles-of-guiama-giveaway-ends-1220-ww.html"><b>My Devotional Thoughts</b></a> </span></div>
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12/11: <span style="color: #660000;"><b><a href="http://burgandyice.blogspot.com/2013/12/when-guiamo-takes-stroll-on-legendary.html">Colorimetry</a></b></span><br />
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<b>+ <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://bit.ly/18ldfCy">Interview with author, Christy Nicholas, about Ireland</a> </span></b></div>
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12/12:<span style="color: #660000;"> <b><a href="http://book4children.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour-giveaway-chronicles.html">Books for Kids</a></b></span><br />
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<b>12/13: <a href="http://guiamochronicles.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-legendary-tour-grand-finale.html">Grande Finale</a></b><br />
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Susama noticed the activity of the trees, too, and observed, “Lugus eagerly awaits your arrival.” They trudged along watching the branches moving energetically around them. Guiamo pointed out that the trees a short distance farther were nearly still.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">In 60 B.C., ten-year-old Guiamo Durmius Stolo, an exceptionally gifted Roman orphan, is abandoned in Gaul . Left to fend for himself, Guiamo is set onto a path of legend. Recognized by the gods as having world-changing talents, he is given a weapon that changes his destiny and the world’s forever. </span></span></div>
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<span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Guiamo Durmius Stolo sails in 55 B.C. with Rome’s 7th Legion as Julius Caesar invades Britain. But Caesar has not before encountered the Fomori, a dominion of wicked creatures which wage war against the human inhabitants and dominate much of Britain. Armed with his god-made spear, Guiamo joins with the tribal kings against their Fomori foe when Caesar departs. </span></div>
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<span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Having destroyed the Fomori in Britain , Guiamo Durmius Stolo decides in 51 B.C. to bring the Cruthin people, once slaves to the Fomori, to Ireland , but encounters the Fomori who reside there as well. Guiamo discovers that the gods venerated by the Druids are unworthy. The gods are displeased with him and begin to work against him.</span></div>
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<span 14px="" 19px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" inherit="" line-height:="">In 50 B.C. Guiamo Durmius Stolo finds himself victor over the detested Fomori whose leader, Cichol, is slain and those few who survived are scattered. Guiamo explores the secret places where Cichol kept his most important secrets and discovers there the treasures of Cichol's master, the goddess Domnu.</span></div>
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<span 18px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Marshall has done extensive research into the history behind the legends, people and places of England, Scotland and Ireland involved in his books. He loves being able to weave real people and legends into his stories making them come alive. He is definitely a writer that tends to the details often mapping out timetables, calendars, geneologies, etc. that pertain to his book to ensure that it is as realistic as possible. </span></div>
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<span 18px="" font-family:="" inherit="" line-height:="">Marshall also enjoys putting real life issues into his books, delving into a bit of philosophy while entertaining with orcs, dragons, magic and battles. He is someone who loves a grand adventure but makes sure it's not a shallow one.</span></div>
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-7507727009644255962013-11-18T11:59:00.000-05:002013-11-19T00:51:10.228-05:00Venturing Into the Writing and Publishing World? You Need to Read This! Nearly a year ago when I began helping to market the Guiamo Chronicles, I started with a crash course on blogging and Twitter. Facebook I pretty well understood. Twitter was a foreign land and blogging looked fun but confusing. As I stumbled along I met many people glad to lend a helping hand. I also ran across many articles that helped me tremendously. Things that seem second nature once you've been on Twitter for awhile can be very baffling to start. Lists are wonderful tool, for example, but I had no idea how to use them.<br />
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Most sites such as Twitter, Hootesuite, and Blogger have tutorials, but let's face it, most of us don't take the time to read them. It's on our to do list that never really gets done. Time is a precious commodity, especially in my case as a mother of six children trying to help her husband. Because of this, the kind people who passed along their knowledge made a huge difference. I'm still learning but I've come along way.</div>
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As a way to say thanks to those whose help made a difference, I wanted to pass along their posts that helped me on my journey. Below you will find articles on everything from Twitter etiquette (and yes, I made some mistakes) to using YouTube to your advantage as a writer. I hope it will encourage and help others who may feel a bit lost as I did. </div>
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<li><a href="http://t.co/U6lXWXHGZG">Press Releases, Part II</a> (link to Part I in article) - shared by <a href="http://cateartios.wordpress.com/">Cate Russell-</a> <a href="http://cateartios.wordpress.com/">Cole</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2013/08/david-kudler-kindle/">Six Things You Should Be Including in Your EBook (and Probably Aren't)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/rLxmYwI8zj">Facebook Groups for Indie Authors</a> - Cate Russell-Cole</li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/SfC7KHdHzF">From the archives: Tolkien’s Top 10 Tips for Writers. </a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/LiterateIndy">@LiterateIndy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/8AD1nHlIc0">Secrets to Getting Your Book Into Libraries </a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/FbD00cOpf7">50 Best Websites for Indie Authors</a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GodfreyKnaggs">@GodfreyKnaggs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/6u461Vqj8K">46 Top Websites to Promote Your Book for Free</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/MSobbukIaM">Great list of blogs discussing books for boys!</a> compliments of <a href="http://www.twitter.com/maggielyons66">@MaggieLyons</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/BqyehtxE9Q">YouTube for Writers: 5 Tips to Tap Into A BILLION Unique Users</a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/angee">@angee</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://wp.me/p1g2N4-yW">"Drowning in Tweets: A struggling author tries to understand Twitter."</a> - Scott D. Southard</li>
<li> <a href="http://t.co/VOppAMh1">44 Essential Twitter Hashtags Every Author Should Know</a> - Caitlin Muir, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/scribblinghappy">@scribblinghappy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/vkM9IE6gG5">0 - 4000 in a Snap! How to Build a Quality Twitter Following FAST</a> - Molly Greene</li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/zIBA4W6IJv">Article on Bitly and Creating Short Links</a> - Annette Mackey</li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/I4uxcedV3U">6 Essential Twitter Tools to Find and Connect With Influencers</a> - shared by Molly Greene</li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/saNo5z4XKU">A beginners guide to Hootsuite</a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GodfreyKnaggs">@GodfreyKnaggs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_999602596"></span>How to use HootSuite for Social Listening</a> by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Mike_allton">@Mike_allton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://authl.it/">Tool to create multi-regional URL's for your books</a>- compliments of <a href="https://twitter.com/KUForum">@KUForum</a></li>
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<li> <a href="http://t.co/UhFPeSLONk">How to Get Your Book Reviewd</a> - Molly Greene</li>
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<li><a href="http://t.co/jLvOi72Txs">Why your ‘about’ page is completely wrong</a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GodfreyKnaggs">@GodfreyKnaggs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://t.co/MGxFNLwDx6">How to sell books from your website: ecommerce solutions</a> shared by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GodfreyKnaggs">@GodfreyKnaggs</a></li>
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-56661331494865176892013-11-17T17:08:00.002-05:002013-11-18T07:35:25.491-05:00Wading Through the Sea of Books<br />
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For those who love to read, there is always a quest to find that next great book. No one wants to <br />
waste their time on a book not worth reading. In the process of trying to announce the Guiamo Chronicles series to the world, we have found many places that love to assist readers in finding bargains and discovering books in their preferred genres. Below are just a few places you may want to look into. Some will send you daily e-mails with suggestions of books for you to read. Others are just places where you can find many authors and their work. If you're constantly on the look out for a good book, why not give some of these places a try? The first one below is The Fussy Librarian. If you want to see Guiamo in their listing of suggestions....tomorrow it will be featured. If you join today, you'll receive the e-mail tomorrow.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When you sign up for The Fussy Librarian, you choose from 40 genres and indicate preferences about content and then the computers work their magic. It's a great way to find out about authors you may not have heard of before. </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
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Similar to the Fussy Librarian, Indie Book Bargains will send you regular e-mails with suggestions of books at a discounted price. In order to be listed, you have to have several good reviews on Amazon UK. Indie Book Bargains also has a list of books that authors have offered free to reviewers. A great way to discover a new read.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.selfpublishersshowcase.com/">Self Publishers Showcase</a></span></strong><br />
Founded by an avid reader as a way to support some of his favorite authors, Self Publisher's Showcase has several authors in each genre to choose from. They feature author interviews as well as reviews. You can read more about them in our post, <span style="color: #660000;"><a href="http://guiamochronicles.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-new-meeting-place-for-readers-and.html">A New Meeting Place for Readers and Writers</a></span><br />
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This site was also founded by a couple who are voracious readers as a way to help authors but also selfishly as they say, to help them find their next book. You can search for books by genre and read author interviews.<br />
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We hope you will join us for The Guiamo Legendary Tour coming up November 25 - December 13.<br />
Be looking for a post of the schedule. We'll have interesting articles regarding the history behind the novels as well as giveaways and possibly a chance to chat with the author himself!<br />
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Look tomorrow for a post that will be helpful for writers with links to many helpful articles I've run across over the last year.<br />
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Have a great day and happy reading!<br />
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<br />Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-55537497704884381392013-09-27T09:38:00.003-04:002013-12-30T22:14:28.690-05:00Discover New Independent AuthorsIt's Friday once again and a perfect day to share some places where you might find your next favorite author. This is Independent Author Promotion Month and thanks to Cate Russell-Cole of <a href="http://cateartios.wordpress.com/about/"><span style="color: #660000;">CommuniCate Resources for Writers</span></a>, there are several blog hops where you can discover new authors. <br />
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Pick a blog hop or two* to explore and when you're done there, you might want to head over to<span style="color: #660000;"> <a href="http://www.selfpublishersshowcase.com/">Self Publisher's Showcase</a></span>, a new site to connect readers and writers. You'll find interviews, reviews and more.<br />
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If you have discovered an independent author you enjoy who isn't listed, comment in that genre to share with the rest of us. You may also want to contact them and encourage them to add their blog to the hop.<br />
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-72041800165042612702013-09-18T01:41:00.000-04:002013-09-18T01:41:09.561-04:00A New Meeting Place for Readers and Writers<div class="MsoNormal">
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father of 5 very hyperactive youngsters. My background, for the most part, is rooted
in luxury hospitality in both the UK and the US. It may not be immediately
clear how I have managed to end up where I am now(even to me) but I have always
had a deep love of the written word; it was only always a matter of time before
I found myself doing something in the world of literature. When I’m not
Showcasing the work of a fantastically talented group of Authors I can also
occasionally be found working with many author’s ‘elixir of life’ through a
great Artisan Coffee Start-up in <a href="http://eightpointnine.com/">‘eightpointnine’</a>. Definitely worth a look for
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hasn’t been that way. Around 12 months ago I found myself in conversation with
a few authors whose work I had enjoyed, through social media. I then approached a close friend
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interviews with these authors, that could then be published on his site. Having
enjoyed the experience immensely and seeing the positive reactions of my author
friends I set about coming up with a way to do this on a grander,
all-encompassing scale. The idea for The Showcase was </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">finalized</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> after a period
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anyone with an interest in what we are trying to achieve.</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">If anyone has any questions at all about what we do
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-87495496413370838992013-08-24T17:14:00.002-04:002013-09-17T14:39:55.556-04:00Why Host a Goodreads Giveaway? There are varying opinions about giveaways. Some authors cringe at giving their work away due to the incredible effort, time and money they've put into it. They also don't want to devalue their work by handing it out for free. This makes sense; however, part of the reason writers do what they do is to entertain. It's hard to entertain your audience when they don't even know you're there. And thus the reason many authors host free days on Amazon, do Goodreads giveaways and the like. By giving away a few books or other gift, the writer gains exposure to a wider audience. They might not buy the book right away, but at least they know it's there. <br />
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Soon after publishing the first four books of the Guiamo Chronicles, we were introduced to <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Goodreads</span></a> </span>by Grace Best-Page, author of <a href="http://amzn.to/1c5IQJS"><span style="color: #660000;">The Death and Life of Sherlock Holmes</span></a>. If you love to read and haven't discovered Goodreads, you should check it out. If you look up Goodreads in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodreads"><span style="color: #660000;">Wikipedia</span></a>, this is what you'll read: </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> No matter how long you've been around, it would be hard to duplicate that kind of traffic. We have done giveaways on Goodreads for Guiamo and Cumoro already. The first having over 1,000 entries and the second around 700. In contrast, when we gave away a complete set of the first four books at the end of the <span style="color: #990000;"> </span><a href="http://bloggerbookfair.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: #660000;">Blogger Book Fair</span></a><span style="color: #990000;"> </span>with the help of rafflecopter, we had around 50 entries. When people enter the giveaways on Goodreads, many will add the book to their "to read" shelf. This means it won't get lost in the shuffle. Months after the giveaway, there will still be a reminder about that new book they wanted to check out. Many will not win, but will end up purchasing the book down the road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> It's been a pleasure meeting so many people in the writing and reading community. Thanks to all who have shared their knowledge to help us. If you're a new author getting started, our Twitter stream <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ancumer"><span style="color: #660000;">@ancumer</span></a> has many tweets of articles that have been very helpful to us. If you're a reader, we'd love to have you join us on Twitter or our Facebook page, <a href="http://on.fb.me/168sOIJ"><span style="color: #660000;">The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo</span></a>. And of course, you can find Marshall on <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6869306.Marshall_Best"><span style="color: #660000;">Goodreads</span></a> as well. </span></div>
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Having destroyed the Fomori in Britain , Guiamo Durmius Stolo decides in 51 B.C. to bring the Cruthin people, once slaves to the Fomori, to Ireland , but encounters the Fomori who reside there as well. Guiamo discovers that the gods venerated by the Druids are unworthy. The gods are displeased with him and begin to work against him.<br />
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-45662678739322200282013-08-19T01:01:00.001-04:002013-08-19T10:53:54.464-04:00A Helping Hand ~ Connecting With ReadersBack in December of 2012, I began to experiment with Twitter. My teenager knew all about it. I knew nothing. I made some mistakes and blunders along the way. If I annoyed any of you ( or am doing so now) I apologize. Many an author (or author's significant other) looking to connect with readers through social media have made mistakes. Not being one to study, observe and learn before jumping in, I was no exception. Over the last several months I have attempted to help others in spreading the word about their works as well as forward on helpful articles I have run across. And of course, I've consistently told whoever would listen about Marshall's books. The writing community as a whole has truly been helpful, gracious and understanding. I know there is still a lot to learn. I'm looking forward to the days ahead.<br />
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I've heard of stumbleupon but have no experience using it. As I've traveled the twitter-verse, that's exactly the term I would use for some of the best connections I've made in promoting the Guiamo Chronicles. In exploring, browsing, searching, I "stumbled upon" a blog advertising book tours. The comments were positive, the blog well done and so I took a stab and reached out inquiring about their possible interest in doing a tour for Guiamo. The rest is history. The <a href="http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-tour-guiamo-book-1-of-chronicles.html"><span style="color: #660000;">Guiamo Book Tour</span></a> was an incredible success and encouragement. </div>
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Our experience with Beck Valley Books was a positive one from start to finish. Sharon, who does the computer side of things, was quick to answer any questions I had and stayed on top of all that needed to be done. She went above and beyond in helping to promote Guiamo. Even after the tour was over, she offered to post about a giveaway we were doing as part of the Blogger Book Fair. Many companies do what they were paid for and then move on. Not so with Sharon! I'm confident that Beck Valley Books will be a valuable partner in continuing to share the news of Guiamo with others. </div>
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<i>Hi everyone we are Sharon & Stephen, a pair of book lovers who live in the UK. We have been married for almost 20 years
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Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-43601544747177696252013-08-16T00:43:00.001-04:002013-09-17T14:44:22.305-04:00Suggestions for Some Great #FridayReadsAre you looking for something new to read, something new to discover? Let me introduce you to a few authors we have run across on our new journey in marketing Marshall's books. And of course, please take a moment to read about <a href="http://bit.ly/11uVk4P">Guiamo Chronicles</a> as well! The links below will take you to the authors' Amazon pages; however, many have e-books available through<span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="http://www.smashwords.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Smashwords</span></a> as well for those who do not own a Kindle. So grab a seat, stay awhile and maybe you'll find your next favorite author!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brian-Rathbone/e/B002BM0ENS/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1376626367&sr=8-3">Brian Rathbone</a> is a horse trainer turned author and creator of The World of Godsland fantasy series, which includes Call of the Herald, Inherited Danger, Dragon Ore, Regent, Feral, and Regal. He is also the author of the Sam Flock novels, a paranormal adventure series that begins with Lure.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Michael-R.-Hicks/e/B002BMIC96/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1"><span style="color: blue;">Michael R. Hicks</span></a> is a top selling science fiction author. Born in 1963, Michael Hicks grew up in the age of the Apollo program and spent his youth glued to the television watching the original Star Trek series and other science fiction movies, which continue to be a source of entertainment and inspiration.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Alon-Shalev/e/B002C23NQM/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1376626981&sr=1-2-ent"><span style="color: blue;">Alon Shalev</span></a> lives and writes in two worlds. His first epic fantasy novel, At The Walls Of Galbrieth, won the 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Award - YA Category and was a Grand Prize Finalist. The sequel, The First Decree, was released in March 2013, and the third book in the series, Ashbar, is expected in October.<br />
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That's all for now....check back in the morning and I'll add some more.<br />
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Well, it's not the morning.....it's 11:00 p.m. but that's how life goes with a family. If you would like to see me repeat this post next Friday with other authors, please leave a comment below. It is amazing to me how many talented writers there are out there. It would take a lifetime or more to read them all. We all have different tastes and if Guiamo isn't your preference, we'd like to connect you with another author you may enjoy. Below are a few more authors you might want to try. Happy reading!<br />
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<u><b>Oskar's Garden by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oskars-Garden-Fresno-Parker/dp/1481293052/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376710306&sr=8-1&keywords=Oskar%27s+Garden">Fresno Parker</a></b></u><br />
In 1924, a veteran who has served with Marek's father in the Polish/Soviet war of 1920 comes to stay at the family boarding house near Chicago. Nobody realizes the man has a hidden agenda that isn't revealed until long after his death.<br />
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Years pass, and Marek learns that the veteran has left an inheritance. He only has to travel to Poland with the veterans ashes to receive it. It seems so easy on the surface, but Marek learns that Oskar has left a village of dark secrets and a toubled past behind.<br />
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Marek Zemple stands to gain more than he could have imagined if he has the courage to do what is right against all odds. An enigmatic young woman, a ruthless Polish general, and the invasion of the Nazi's are just a few of the obstacles he must face. <br />
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<u><b>Finbar's Fiddle by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finbars-Fiddle-ebook/dp/B00AIE625A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376710487&sr=1-1">Silas Champion</a></b></u><br />
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Well a lot. And most of it never made it into the book of rhymes. Which is exactly what Eleven-year-old Dallas McAllister discovers when she wakes up one morning dangling from a giant willow tree. Rescued by a fiddling cat named Finbar, Dallas makes her way through the land looking for Mother Goose.<br />
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With her knowledge of the rhymes, Dallas becomes famous for "knowing" the future. But when Old King Cole sends her deep into the Far Forest to rescue Humpty Dumpty, Dallas needs more than rhymes to stay alive. After all, Mother Goose never wrote anything about giant trolls and hungry wolves. How can a girl from Nebraska and fiddling cat do what all the king's men could not?<br />
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Silas Champion takes us on a merry romp through the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose. We follow Dallas as she learns there is more to these old rhymes than she ever suspected. There is more to Dallas as well.<br />
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<b><u>The Art of the Knuckle Sandwich: Learning to get back up when life knocks you down</u></b><br />
<b><u>by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Knuckle-Sandwich-Learning-knocks/dp/1482328895/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376710903&sr=1-1&keywords=art+of+the+knuckle+sandwich">Mr. Ricky M. Hansen Jr.</a></u></b><br />
Not at all what you would expect from the title, this story has to deal with battling depression, learning from life lessons and overcoming. Check it out! And a Knuckle Sandwich won't be what you expect. I'm' looking forward to reading this someday.<br />
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Well, it's late, so we'll end it there. If you end up trying one of these authors and enjoy them, please come back, comment and let us know. Are you looking for books in a specific genre? Let me know that too and I'll try to find ones to fit your interests.<br />
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In addition to these, please stop on over and visit the <a href="http://selfpublishersshowcase.com/"><b>Self Publishers Showcase</b></a> where you can find many other independent authors with great books. We'll be talking to Paul Martin, founder of the site, in the weeks to come.</div>
Tracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-82530455236799293292013-08-05T12:50:00.002-04:002013-08-14T12:54:02.133-04:00Welcome to All New Readers As of today, Amazon has raised the price of Guiamo back to $2.99. Over 2,000 people downloaded a free copy in the past couple of weeks. We welcome you all to the adventure. Many have begun to purchase the remaining books in the series. If you would like to read more about each book and what others have to say about them, read <a href="http://bit.ly/11uVk4P" style="color: #660000;">The Guiamo Chronicles - Books 1-4 page.</a><span style="color: #660000;"> </span> As of today, we have our first review of book 3, Morlanos. You can read it <a href="http://amzn.to/13AyvA8" style="color: #660000;">on Amazon here.</a><span style="color: #660000;"> </span> In the near future, we will have a guest post from <a href="http://bit.ly/1c3zYUW" style="color: #660000;">Beck Valley Books.</a> We did a book tour with them which tremendously helped in getting the word out about Marshall's new series. They are great people to work with. We highly recommend them. If you are a reader, they have lots of book reviews to check out as well. <br />
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We would love to connect with all of Marshall's new readers and followers. Feel free to drop us a message here in the comments below, follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ancumer" style="color: #660000;">Twitter @ancumer</a><span style="color: #660000;"></span>, or<span style="color: #660000;"> </span><a href="http://on.fb.me/168sOIJ" style="color: #660000;">like our page on Facebook.</a><br />
You may also find Marshall on<span style="color: #660000;"> </span><a href="http://bit.ly/WXf02i" style="color: #660000;">Goodreads.</a> If you haven't discovered Goodreads, it's a wonderful place to find new authors, books and connect with other readers. Check it out! Be looking for a giveaway of book three soon on Goodreads.<br />
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Thanks once again and we'll be in touch soon!<br />
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Marshall and Tracey BestTracey Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142619050739310914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4037467228511756653.post-34647953656428720922013-07-29T20:37:00.000-04:002013-07-29T21:13:42.003-04:00These Could Be Yours! Hours Left to Win!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Combining legitimate legends with actual historical events, Marshall Best weaves an epic story that portrays the ancient world as it might have been, a world which the ancient historians recorded as fact; a time when gods ruled the earth and strange creatures dominated the land. It is the era of civilized conquerors exploring distant and primitive new lands. Scant recordings left to us today by ancient writers only touch on the fringe of the fantastic and brutal reality that existed in those distant lands of the west. Into this age, young Guiamo enters the world stage as the great game-changer, and by his hand the gods and beasts become destined to disappear into myth and legend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span 20px="">"First let me start by saying that Guiamo is a hidden gem of historical fiction tucked away here in the treasure chest of literature that is Amazon.com! I enjoyed immersing myself in a time period I know so little about, and taking that journey with the enigmatic youth, Guiamo Stolo."</span></span></div>
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<span new="" roman="" serif="" times=""><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">"We first meet Guiamo when he is at the lowest time in his young life. He is being abandoned by his only family and is left alone to fend for himself. As luck and the Gods would have it, he lands in the protective and loving hands of a group of fishermen who graciously teach him the ways of the world through their tough love lessons of self-reliance mixed in with the very practical lessons of fishing. These men were all very different, yet each had a lesson to teach, and Guiamo, being bright and eager to learn, absorbed it all with ease. You get to the point in this part of the book when you just know this is no ordinary little boy destined for a life as a fisherman. Guiamo is so much more, but just what that might be is not revealed until later on in the story."</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">"He then goes on to find some of his family while living in the household of a wise merchant. All of these people he is surrounded with teach him great life lessons (both spiritual and practical) and for these lessons alone, I am recommending this book to my own son, who I think could benefit from the wisdom bestowed on our young hero. Guiamo prospers and amasses great wealth at a very early age. He uses this wealth to help others, and to build upon what he has to bring him even greater resources. His eagerness, creative mind and sharp senses remind us a bit of other great tales. The author has woven a tale of men of war without what you might typically find in a story such as this, by that I mean the graphic language and violence. This book is perfect for anyone, teenager to adult. There is nothing in it to offend. Guiamo is a fascinating story set in a dangerous period in our history that is reminiscent of other great tales of larger than life heroes gifted by the Gods; Perseus comes to mind, or Hercules."</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">"This book is well written, full of historical accounts of Julius Caesars exploits with the Roman Legions, and the very essence of the story, the life of this boy destined for greatness. It is Guiamo himself which keeps you interested most of all. It's a mix of historical fiction with a dab of the great myths of Greece and Rome, which makes a great combination that will keep you interested from beginning to end."</span></span></div>
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The second installment of The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo. At the
end of the fist episode our hero has had some basic training but has become
increasingly restless and in order to further his quest he signs up to join
Caesars army. His first task is to sail to Britain but on landing Caesars army
is unsuccessful and has to abandon his invasion attempt leaving behind
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The author takes us on a page turning adventure with excellent
myths and legends thrown in. The descriptions and situations are expertly
described and you feel is if you are right there fighting and combating the evil
spirits, carrying his secret weapons and whispering the spells in order from him
to achieve greatness and triumph.<br />
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This story holds a lot of research and
historical facts and the authors knowledge really shines through which holds and
captivates the reader into imagining the creatures, people and the way they live
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The extraordinary element is having read the
first installment I didn't think the follow up was going to be as enthralling or
as good but how wrong was I. I am certainly looking forward with great
excitement to the third book.<br />
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If you love and I mean love a novel which
can take you to a time you didn't live in and bring it to life then this story
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with excellently references in the book to the ancient language used, the plot
with mythical creatures with dark secrets will appeal to readers of all ages and
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</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Having destroyed the Fomori in Britain , Guiamo Durmius Stolo decides in 51 B.C. to bring the Cruthin people, once slaves to the Fomori, to Ireland , but encounters the Fomori who reside there as well. Guiamo discovers that the gods venerated by the Druids are unworthy. The gods are displeased with him and begin to work against him.</span></div>
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