Chautona

Well, this book was one of the most unexpected of any of the books I’ve ever begun. I was sitting, writing another book (that is yet to be finished), when I wondered what medieval superstitions would do with differences that we often see as unique. I wondered about portwine stains, ‘hare lips’ (as they were called back then), and similar anomalies. Within hours, I had several chapters written and the rest is history.

No fantasy book is complete without a map of the area, so I begged everyone I knew to suggest an illustrator. My friend Michele immediately demanded suggested that I contact her friend Craig. Being the obedient person I am, I did. Craig was so enthusiastic about my little underpaid project, I knew the map would be brilliant. And don’t you agree that it is?

Isn’t it just the most amazing thing? I am so thrilled with it and I can’t wait to see what he does with the map for the sequel, The Unicorns of Sceadu.

Shadows and Secrets is written for fantasy lovers of all ages (and has been enjoyed by young children through adults), but my target audience was 11-15 year olds.

If you’d like a copy, feel free to email me at chautona @ chautona . com or hit the paypal button. I’d be happy to sign it for you, wrap it for you, and get it to wherever you need it to go by Christmas.

Books ordered media rate by Dec 10 should arrive by Christmas.  Books ordered Priority by Dec 18 should arrive by Christmas.

Tags: Annals of Wynnewood, Chautona Havig, children's literature, Christian fiction, fantasy, medieval, Shadows and Secrets