Hi everyone. It’s April which means it’s time for the A-Z challenge! This is my second year to participate and I’m really excited. Last year was fun, but I didn’t really have a theme. This year, I’m dedicating the A-Z challenge to my novel, temporarily titled, THE EYE OF KEDGE (formerly known as In the Shadow of the Dragon King). It is a YA fantasy that’s been in the works way too long. This year, I’ve decided to quit trying to make it perfect (because there is no such thing as a “perfect” novel), edit it the best I can, and move on to the second book in the trilogy. With that said, let the fun of the A-Z challenge begin!
A – Amethyst Dragon
We all have antagonists in our stories. Mine just happens to be a self-centered amethyst dragon by the name of Einar, and what a beast he is to behold:
“Dark purple and black scales covered his muscular body from snout to tail. Leathery wings twitched against his side. He measured no less than sixty feet in length, and stood half as tall. A stench of rotten eggs clung to him. The beast shifted. Shattered rock tumbled in clinks to the ground. His amber eyes, set wide in his horned head, blinked vertically.”
Steeped in black magic, Einar is impervious to death by humans and white magic. Most amethyst dragons are not confrontational, but Einar is not like most dragons. Over-confident and armed with a vendetta, he is determined to kill everyone who has caused him harm. He’s never been closer to fulfilling his lust for vengeance…until he comes face to face with the very thing that can take his life. Staring down his own mortality, Einar must make a choice and make it fast – fight or flight? His choice might just be his last.
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Great idea for your A to Z theme and your book. 🙂
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Oooo, this gave me chills! An amethyst dragon will make the most amazing protagonist. I can’t wait to read more about your novel this month. 🙂
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Oh my gosh, a story with a dragon as the protagonist! I love it! (but then, I love anything to do with dragons).
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I ADORE dragons! So many different myths, traditions, ideas, available personalities that can go along with such wonderful creatures! LOVE your description of him 🙂
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Thank you. I have had a lot of fun developing his persona. Just a hint…he’s not the only dragon in the story. 🙂
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Oooh, my curiosity and interest are peaked!!
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Love that description!
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All you A-Z people are sooo brave! I don’t have the confidence to think I can take this challenge on, but look forward to reading your blog each day this month:-)
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I think your theme for the challenge is a great way to introduce readers to your novel!
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Thank you. I just hope I have something to use for all the letters. 🙂
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It does seem rather odd we haven’t crossed paths before. That’s one thing I love about this A-Z challenge. Nice to meet you!
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Awesome! Hey, we have so many writing friends/read books in common, I’m wondering how we haven’t met before? (Unless I’m having a mommy moment…which is most likely.) This book sounds awesomesauce! –And way to move on to book 2.
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I’m looking forward to following along during A to Z and your novel sounds fascinating.
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Thank you, Jennifer, and thanks even more for stopping by to comment.
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I love a self-centered amethyst dragon! What a great start to the challenge 😀
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He is a piece of work I tell you.
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This will be interesting. I have a young adult who totally dislikes fictions so I am going to share your A to Z posts with him to see if I can get him to like your dragon. He’s missing so much and I would like him to find that fiction also has merit.
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I don’t know how old your son is, but my 18 year old LOVES this story. He is my sounding board and I love every minute of it – even if I don’t agree with his ideas. 🙂
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Love your dragon. Sounds like a great start to the challenge. Good luck!
Hi from Nagzilla bloghopping A to Z
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I”m rather partial to him, too. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
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A lovely little treasure of a dragon! A good start for the challenge! ;-P
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Thank you.
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This is the first tidbit I’ve read about your WiP. ??? Definitely excited to learn more. Remember me for a beta when you’re ready to get this non-perfect manuscript out to fresh eyes.
🙂
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I sure will!
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love it! x
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🙂
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I am glad to get to read your information about your novel. I would like to know more about your series, so i will be back.
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that makes me smile. 🙂 Thank you.
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Love it! I love your site. Looking forward to the rest of your A to Z posts.
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That’s so sweet, Denise. Thank you.
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Such a great way to preview your story! I’ll be back every day!
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I hope I can continue to deliver tidbits to keep your interest. 🙂
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Great character sketch! 😀
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Thank you!
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I love the premise of your dragon story. He sounds very interesting. I’m looking forward to your A-Z.
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He is quite a beast. I have really enjoyed writing him.
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