KAREN ELIZABETH BROWN: Dragon Knight Chronicles Book Spotlight: Introducing Louise Findlay

Author Name

Louise Findlay

Author Bio.

Louise Findlay writes fantasy (generally short stories) and inspirational poetry. She enjoys reading and writing about mythological creatures such as angels and demons but has a soft spot for vampires. Louise is currently in the midst of writing a vampire novella about two vampire clans whose deputy’s clash in a big way, entitled A Spy in the Sagax Vampires.

She generally writes ebooks but she’s apart of a few anthologies which are in print and plans to release a print version of a collection of poetry at Christmas time this year.

Author’s Website URL/Blog

louisefindlaybooks.com

Author’s Social Media & Additional Links

Smashwords: http://smashwords.com/profile/view/angel7090695001

Lulu: http://lulu.com/spotlight/angel7090695001

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Louise-Findlay-Books/430927340306453

Twitter: http://twitter.com/authorlouise

List your previously published works

Vicious Vines

This is the last straw. Humans have trampled over nature for the last time. Watch the plants fight back in the form of a human at one with nature. Will nature succeed in eradicating the humans or will an unexpected foe turn up in an effort to survive?

https://writingroom101.wordpress.com/guest-post-by-louise-findlay

The Rogue’s Odyssey

Heroes with an edge are always fascinating and when the metier is poetic, the romance tends to rise exponentially because, after all, everyone loves a rascal who’s only a heartbeat away from being on the wrong side of the tracks, but who somehow always battles on to win the day, whether that’s fleeing from dastardly henchmen, or fighting a terrifying dragon.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/514720

The Magic Christmas Dragon & Other Poetry Tales

There was a dragon that hated Christmas because Santa never gave him any presents. Every year he tries to ruin it for everyone in Wintaru. Read the tales about fairies, elves and goblins who try and thwart this dastardly dragon.

eBook: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/499435

Print: http://www.lulu.com/shop/louise-findlay/the-magic-christmas-dragon-other-poetry-tales/paperback/product-22112635.html

The Author’s Nightmare Story: Regina’s Curse

(A Once Upon A Time Fanfiction Piece)

Operation Mongoose 4x21 4x22 AU. For Regina the cruellest thing was to have had hope in the past and then have it ripped away from you. Regina's worst nightmare is her Mother and the Author has enacted her worst possible nightmare. Can Regina protect Henry from the Queen of Hearts? Does Emma have magic in this alternate Enchanted Forest? Who will become the new Dark One?

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11376045

Excerpt

Challenging a Demon—Idiot Number 73,854

By: Louise Findlay

Eventually the prattling mortal came.

"I am Liamus Titus, scourge of Valeria and the Dark Lands. I am sworn to defeat you, you foul beast," spat Liamus.

This would make idiot number 73,854. This was getting old, fast. I might have to go look for a real challenge someday.

I stepped forward menacingly. "Fool! For sixteen thousand years I have slain mortal men. I have annihilated empires, burned continents, and plucked the mightiest of kings from their thrones! If I could be killed, it would have been done already."

"With the might of the holy sword, Briusburn, I will defeat you," the idiot yelled, brandishing his sword.

What is it with heroes and their idiotic war cries? Insignificant mortal.

"Really. Just keep telling yourself that," I replied.

"Perhaps you did not hear me, demon scum," Liamus sneered, dragging the sword behind him. The blade flashed and sparkled in his heavy grip. With every step forward, the young man's eyes grew darker. "I hold Briusburn!"

I took my sword out of its scabbard and parried his first attack.

God he was so slow. Mortals always were compared to the speed I possessed. I parried all of his strikes with ease and looked on absent-mindedly as he tried to come up with creative ways to attack me.

"Seriously. Did you fail Sword Fighting 101?” I asked with disdain.

"Fiend! I happened to get an A+ from Voriay Du Lac's School of the Sword," he replied.

"Voriay, how is he? I spared his life once. Now he was a warrior! Name calling's not going to do much to me you know," I said smoothly. I was a demon; I'd been called every name under the sun.

"Voriay is dead. I killed him," he told me.

The Dragon Tempest offers a collection of short stories in a variety of fantasy genres, including dark, light, adventure, and epic. Creatures from all worlds abound: dragons, angels, centaurs, witches, gods and goddesses, and those lurking below the water’s surface. Whether you’re moved by tales of battle and bloodshed, suspense, humor, or enlightenment, The Dragon Tempest will leave you craving more from each author. Such a diversity of great fantasy tales to enjoy will leave no room for disappointment.

Judges:

Allison D. Reid

KJ Hawkins

D.B. Mauldin

Joshua Robertson

1^st Place Winners

Christine King

Katie Roxberry

Winter Bayne

Jane Dougherty

Wilson F. Engel, III

2^nd Place Winners