Whole New World

Dragon's War is growing quickly. I took a break from basic writing of the characters this last week to focus more on the world they are living and traveling through. What followed next was endless nights with no sleep, many scraps of paper lost, but what came from it was a world map, and 13 kingdoms, political views, trade routes, rivalries, and a whole mess of history that hadn't been there before. I always knew there would be 13 kingdoms in the series, but until the other day, they had no placement, or detail.
Each kingdom has been named, a royal family place in each castle, each territory has over a dozen small villages, or ports with there own names and trades. This book went from a story about a few characters to a an entire world being brought out in the memory of the beloved narrator, Vizas.
I have always loved this story, but now its finally becoming what I originally planned for it to be. Its more, now, then it ever was before. I can't wait to see where this new add on will lead the story and the readers. Not to mention how the politics of the 13 kingdoms will come in to play in the epic continuing of Dragon's Blood.
In short, the Dragon's War is about to begin.

First Look for Dragon's War

Here's a first look at the upcoming sequel to Dragon's Blood. Hope you enjoy it. It's just a small taste of what is to come.

I held Skylet, unconscious in my arms, dragging her away from the street to try to distance us from the chaotic battle raging in the city. There was no place left to run at this point, and all around me I could hear the horrific screams of soldiers falling, being torn to shreds even as they continued to struggle with the monsters overtaking our position. What was more unbearable was the cries of terror coming from those whom the soldiers were giving up their lives to try and defend; the families huddled together inside their homes as the vicious creatures effortlessly ravaged their way passed the city’s defenders and into the very houses the civilians had sought shelter in.

Aidan was still fighting near the breached southern gate, with Liegar at his side, but the endless swarm of monsters, flooding overtop of the walls and into the cities streets, were too much for them to quell on their own. We simply didn’t have the strength in numbers, nor the tools necessary to put up any real fight.

My magic had all been spent, and it took every ounce of strength to drag Skylet away from the battle, but my legs gave out from exhaustion once I had managed to reach the outer wall of one of the houses by the road. All I could do was hold Skylet in my lap, as I stayed propped up by the exposed building. This was hardly a hiding place, and it only took a few seconds for one of the passing beasts to spot us sitting there, out in the open… We were easy prey.

The monster took a quick look around to make sure there was no one coming to our aid, or any of his brethren to share his meal with. He, very nonchalantly, wiped the fresh blood of his recant kill from his lips and took a few casual steps towards us. Even in the midst of battle, these dark creatures were in the sadistic frame of mind to play games and torment their victims. This beast’s eyes were peering over Skylet and I with a yearning for blood, the whites of his eyes replaced with almost a solid sheet of red blood that leaked from the corners of his eyes. He had already drank more than his fill, but that did little to quench his thirst and longing for more blood.

When he finally finished his game of politely stalking his prey, the monster took on a much more ferocious expression and came running at Skylet and I with his fangs presented, blood dripping from his mouth, eyes, and fingertips, racing to drain us of our own blood and life.

I wrapped my arms tightly around Skylet, protecting her the only way I could. I watched that monster as he ran towards us, taking long strides before lunging forward with a malevolent cry flowing from his lungs.

He would have killed us there. I have no doubt, that monster would have ripped into Skylet and I like a sharp blade in a side of beef, but once again I found myself being spared a certain and gruesome death as a silver blade came slicing through the blood drunk monster from above, decapitating the beast and slamming his headless body into the ground.

Looking up at the wielder of the silver sword… I don’t know how I could have expected anyone else.

There's A New Kid In Town

Through the first adventure, Dragon's Blood, the famous Dragon Child, Aidan, is somewhat untouchable. He's far stronger than anyone he comes across, with the strength to decapitate a man with a single punch, overpowering ferocious werewolves in open field combat. Aidan is too fast and too strong for Almost any creature on two legs.

In the following tale of the Dragon Child, "Dragon's War," I was dying to see Aidan meet his match. Find someone who could go toe to toe, and even best him in a hand to hand bought. I found that person, and I hope you find his head on collision with Aidan as raw and entertaining as I have.

The challenges ahead are stacked up, and ready for our hero to arrive. This new enemy will test Aidan's heart, conscience, and grit. Pushing him to dark thoughts and feeling that Aidan had never hoped to have. There's a new kid in town ladies and gentlemen. He's coming for Aidan.

Dragon's War

The newly titled "Dragon's War," is the upcoming sequel to the epic fantasy of "Dragon's Blood." In this book the narrator, Vizas, picks up right where she left off in the first story, bringing you back into the era where monsters and magic are very much alive and coexisting with humanity.

Aidan, Liegar, Skylet, and all the other loved characters from the first story will be back for this next installment, but the grand scale of things will be heightened as many of the "cameo" characters will be taking on bigger roles, impacting the world, and the famously known, Dragon Child.

To start off, Vizas dives into Dragon's war maybe two years after the conclusion of the first story, where the entire population, both man, and so called "Half-Breeds" are working to rebuild their lives after the chaotic battle against the infamous Green-Eyed Dragon. I am finding this story to be much more humanized in the sense that there are a lot more gray areas of morality in this adventure, where the first book was much more black and white. (Evil monster threatening the planet, all must band together to stop it. Good vs. Evil.) "Dragon's War" is much more focused around the issues between humanity and the many other races that exist. It touches base on some of the things heard of in the first story as far as Half-Breeds being shunned and cast out of society. Something that was overlooked in the first story when everyone was simply running for their lives. Now, everyone is trying to claim their own home, their old land that they left behind. Lines are drawn, sides are taken, and unfortunately for the main character, Aidan, many of his friends and loved ones choose opposite sides and he is forced between them in an attempt to stop the inevitable conflict and bloodshed that will follow.

There's a new way of doing things, a new path to take, and sadly, this time, the "right" path is not so clear.

More and More Projects

Today began the work of two new titles, while work continues on the sequel to Dragon's Blood. These two new titles are a whole new ball game for me as a writer. I'm face with the difficult task of find names, attitudes, and methods of speech for these new characters in these new adventures. For the first time, I'm actually having to write down ideas on a plot line for each story to avoid getting any of the characters, plots, twists, or worlds mixed up with one another. This is going to be tough, because I'm much more used to writing and focusing at one story at a time, but lately i feel as though there just isn't enough time in the day or the world. Life is just a bit too short, so i gotta pump out what stories I can, while I still have the time and energy to do it.

I plan to post new tabs for these next few stories soon. Be on the look out for them on here and they will give you a more detailed description of what the stories are about.

Favorite Characters

Today I was tirelessly working through the sequel of Dragon's Blood and taking a stroll down memory lane. I was looking back at my characters and their beginnings, as opposed to where they are in the sequel and where they will be heading in the series itself.

I wanted to post a question out to any readers of Dragon's Blood and get their votes as to whom their favorite character in the book is so far and where they are hoping to see them in the second story and beyond. This is open to all readers.

Aidan

Skylet

Liegar

Vizas

Dracus

Pixcandus Goretonus Vixpass Sandtrixous (also known as Sandy)

Raze (my personal favorite)

Marick

Mariana

Mirella

Or any others that I forgot to mention.

Cast your vote. Tell who's your favorite character and why. Who's your least favorite? Why? Don't be shy. Cast your vote, I want to hear ever opinion!

The Next Chapter

Looking on to the next story in the the Dragon's Blood series, I feel like I'm faced with more challenges than the characters in the series will fight through. I've known  where the story was heading but I'm worried about the characters, and how they will be perceived. I started this second story the same way i began the first, with the character. Where Aidan, the Dragon Child, was the main focus of Dragon's Blood this second story has a much wider character base, because every character you met in the first story can actually make a difference in this newest installment. In Dragon's Blood, Aidan was the only one who could save the day. It was his destiny, his purpose, but now comes a conflict that entangles everyone who more so faded into the background in the first story and drags them kicking and screaming to center stage. Aidan is still a heavy hitter, followed closely, as always, by his brother Liegar, and the love of his life, Skylet.
I don't want to reveal too much about where the story is heading and who will be taking what role, all i will say is I'm extremely excited for my favorite character, Raze, to get his introduction into main character status. I had to hold back and wait on his story, but come the sequel to Dragon's Blood, Raze is going to arrive in a HUGE way!

Dragon's Blood

Here's the cover image for my first novel, Dragon's Blood. Available now on AmazonKindle for 99¢. http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Blood-ebook/dp/B0092RYPMG/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346505773&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=justin+gelnnon

Description-Hunted by an ancient evil, the Dragon Child, Aidan, must move heaven and earth to find the ancient weapon of his ancestors that will grant him the power to destroy the dark beast that is setting the world to flames in search of him. Facing overwhelming obstacles such as blood thirsty werewolves and soul feasting phantoms, Aidan fights not only to protect the world, but his companions that follow him into the darkness in search of a way to save the planet. In this perilous journey, Aidan finds love that inspires him to shake off the weights and pains of his past and carry on against all odds, even when all hope seems lost.   

"There is no hotter flame than in a dragon’s heart, but if you feel that fire in the heart of a man, you will never know greater warmth."

Feel free to check it out anytime, and send me a heads up if you find any typos to help me polish up the story anymore than I already have. Thanks everyone!