More Evidence Of King Arthur's Existence!

 

As most of you who've read my Author's Blog know, my best selling book to date is MERLIN & ARTHUR: THE AWAKENING. Since I was very young, I've always been captivated by the story of King Arthur and Merlin.

Below is an image with a description that I recently received from a family member. It provides another piece of evidence of King Arthur's possible real-life existence!

The print in it is small, so to see it more clearly just click on the image and then zoom your browser window in if you need to. When you're done, you can come back to my blog by just clicking once on the black background surrounding the picture. 

This is very exciting and interesting news for anyone who loves the tale in King Arthur!

And...if you haven't read MERLIN & ARTHUR: THE AWAKENING and would like to learn more about it, you can read the synopsis below or click on the Bob's Books link at the top of this blog page to read it there, as well as an excerpt from the beginning of the book.

Book Synopsis

 

    In the future, Arthur Pendragon and Merlin Ambrosius are brought back to life, but neither of them has any recollection of who they are or where they came from. Once they finally discover each other and their memories return, the reason for their awakening becomes clear.

    An international event has occurred in the Koryak Mountains in Siberia, and that event has reignited earth’s old magic, revived the two legendary heroes, and set off a chain of events that not only threatens Britain but the very future of all life on earth.

    It will take all of Merlin and Arthur’s skill and cunning, along with those of a large cast of characters within the mighty Western Alliance, to have any chance of stopping what has been set loose upon the world.

    Follow the twists and turns of this epic tale, and it will take you to places, scenes, and events beyond imagining.

All of my books are sold on Amazon sites around the world in paperback and Kindle eBook format.

With All That’s Happening Around The World, This Series Is More Relevant Than Ever!

 

 

The Rooms' Series

If you haven’t read this science fiction duology yet, please check it out. With all that’s happening around the world today, this unique dystopian series is more relevant today than ever.

 

The two books in this series are ROOMS and THE CHOSEN. They were originally published in 2014, but an updated version of each of them was republished in 2019. People who have read them have often commented on how extremely relevant they remain, even today, in an almost prescient way.

 

This is because within the plot of the two books there exists a deep and abiding concern over the growth of right-wing, autocratic/oligarchic governments across the globe that come to power often times by  promising their citizens that only they can improve their lives. However, in the end, these types of governments are influenced much more by the interests of large corporations and wealthy oligarchs than by anything else. When that is the case, terrible consequences inevitably arise for the poor, the middle class, for worker’s rights, the environment, for freedom, and for democracy in general. Sadly, this is even now beginning to happen in the United States.

 

I mention all this because I wrote the Rooms’ Series, in part, to cause people to ponder the possibility of just such a dystopian future. But you must also know that the series contains considerable “hope as well!”

So, please, take a look at ROOMS and THE CHOSEN, with the understanding that they contain a very creative, scene-driven story, told from the view of a large and diverse cast of characters.

Below is a brief summary of each of these books.

ROOMS

Summary

 

There was a time in Earth’s past when the entire planet was sick and dying and could no longer sustain life. A group of wealthy humans, who called themselves "The Chosen,” decided to abandon the Earth. And just as a person might skip across a shallow pond, moving from stone to stone, the human race multiplied and over hundreds of years gradually stretched across the Milky Way in the hope of finding another jewel, another Earth-like planet.

 

In this time of exploration and colonization, the humans on each of these desolate outposts lived in protected settlements called lifeglobes. Their daily life had a surreal consistency that affected and numbed them. They longed to see beyond the horizon, to feel something new. Because of this, their freedays and evenings were often spent in Rooms. These were extremely sophisticated, holographic, multi-sensory game rooms, which could adapt to each player. Each session in a Room was unique and helped to fill the void created by constantly having to live inside an enclosure, always separated from the outside, never being able to walk open and free.

 

One of those humans was Rad. He had just moved to the lifeglobe on planet R-131 and was a member of the governing council. However, he was also an elite Rooms’ player. His main reason for coming to R-131 was that he had heard rumors about one particular Room, which was steered by a woman called the “old one.”  It was supposedly unparalleled for its graphic realism and complexity. All the best players were moving there, and for some, like Rad, to be chosen to play it had become an obsession. However, this particular Room had not been designed for entertainment or pleasure. This Room had been created to change the course of human history.

THE CHOSEN

Summary

 

In the future, the Earth is dying and is abandoned by The Chosen, an elite and powerful, corporate upper-class. Most of their descendants have settled in lifeglobes on various rocks throughout the galaxy. Their original society and culture has been lost and forgotten everywhere except on M-78. On that rock-strewn, resource-laden planet, The Chosen’s way of life has remained in tact for over five centuries, and Harlequin has been their leader ever since leaving Earth.

 

But now, Harlequin is determined to locate another Earth-like planet to inhabit and exploit. She succeeds in finding one; its name is Loon. And not only does she learn how magnificent Loon is, but at the same time discovers that Earth has reset itself. The Chosen may even be able to reinhabit their ancestral home once again.

 

This sets up a struggle between two extremely divergent cultures: one where reason, science, and social awareness have created a society in tune with their world; the other, that of The Chosen, whose main philosophy is centered upon the acquisition of profit at any cost. 

 

In The Chosen, these two societies and the unique individuals who inhabit them, tell a story of two worlds on a collision course, with the result being a galactic conflict whose outcome will impact the human race for eons to come. 

If you're interested in purchasing the Rooms' Series, or any of my other books, you can buy them on Amazon around the world. They will be available in two formats: a paperback edition and a Kindle ebook edition. The easiest way to locate them on the Amazon website available in your part of the world is to either search by using my name, or my name plus the title of the specific book.

In advance, I'm sorry that at this time my books are only available in English.

VORTEX: Editing Is Moving Along!

 

The editing process is going well. The third and final book of the Alban Saga trilogy, VORTEX, is about 1/3 of the way done on the first read-through!!! 

Not only is it going through basic editing, but with all the times jumps happening relative to the different characters and plot lines, checking those is a fairly complex task. So, a spreadsheet is being maintained to make sure that all the jumps mesh and coincide correctly!

Hope to have VORTEX published sometime in April.

Just wanted to keep you updated! 📚 

MILESTONE: Well Over 80,000 Pageviews Of My Blog From Around The Globe!

   

When we walk together, we learn from each other.

My blog recently reached a milestone that I'm very excited about! Since starting my Author's Blog in November of 2013, I've had over 80,000 pageviews, and it's been viewed and read in over 87 countries. I want to thank everyone for their interest in my work and for joining me on this journey!

To Learn More About My Books, Poetry, Music, or To Contact Me, simply click one of the links at the top of the blog.

Book III of the Alban Saga: VORTEX: Just Finished the Manuscript!

   

I’M DONE WITH THE MANUSCRIPT!!! 

OVER 158,000 WORDS AND 34 CHAPTERS!

Still have work to do to edit, check for plot holes, double-check chapter titles & timelines, etc.

But I’m done! WOW!

Over 3 years of work!

This was a big one!!!

Just wanted to holler a bit from the roof tops! 📚 

Yahoo!!! 😊 

VORTEX - Almost done!

 

Vortex is the third and final book of the Alban Saga. I've been working on it for about three years and can finally say that I'm very close to being done!

When I am, I'll have completed my first trilogy and my longest book, beating out Merlin & Arthur: The Awakening!

What a journey! I've loved writing it!

Just wanted to keep you up to date!

VORTEX Update

 

The third and final book of the Alban Saga trilogy is Vortex, and in my last blog post, I thought that Chapter 32 would be the last chapter. However, once I got into the writing of it, it wasn't long before I realized that an additional chapter would be necessary. So, now, Chapter 33 is the final chapter. 

Below, I've included a short excerpt from Chapter 33, as well as an overall summary of the book at the bottom of this post. Don't worry, the excerpt doesn't contain any spoilers! :) 

1 PARAGRAPH EXCERPT

FROM

CHAPTER 33

The next morning, clouds covered the autumn sky above the Bauman’s home, and a light rain had come down throughout the night. Even now, it was dripping off the roof, splashing against the windows, and leaving the trees, shrubs, and meadows across their estate refreshed, vibrant, and lush. It was a perfect day to sleep in, and Aran and Anu were clearly taking advantage of it, although no one else had. The rest of them had awakened early, eaten breakfast, and were now whiling away their time in conversation, staring at their phones, reading, or just simply sitting in front of the fireplace, catching glimpses of the stairway in anticipation of seeing Aran and Anu coming down the stairs.

BOOK SUMMARY

 

The Alban Saga is a fantasy trilogy made up of Beatrice, Black Grotto and the new book that I’m writing entitled The Vortex. All three books take place at real locations in Scotland, with actual Scottish history woven into their plot lines. The Vortex begins just as Black Grotto ends. Bea Bauman, a young Druid Priestess, is brought into the future by an ancient prophet named Erin. She cannot resist his call. He reaches for her from the center of the Vortex inside the Black Grotto, and she takes his hand, leaving her family and friends behind as she travels with him through time and space.

 

Just as Bea enters the Vortex, Aran Brodie, who has become a close and dear companion, cannot let Bea go alone into the void. He jumps in after her. For a time, they travel together inside the violent maelstrom, but they cannot maintain their grip on one another and become separated and lose consciousness. When Bea finally awakens, she finds herself at the Stones of Calanais in the year 2026 - three years in the future - staring into the eyes of Erin the prophet. In the meantime, Aran Brodie is expelled from the Vortex at the same location as Bea, but his exit casts him over 4500 years into the past where he finds himself surrounded by primordial Druids in search of a human sacrifice.

 

As all of this is going on, another character from the previous books also finds herself at the Stones of Calanais in the year 2026. Her name is Obsidian. For years now, she has been an acolyte in the grove of an extraordinarily powerful Druid Priestess named Brenna. Brenna brought Obsidian with her to this time and place to help her battle her nemesis, but Brenna is overcome and vanishes. Saddened and distraught, Obsidian is left alone without a way to return to her own time. She wanders aimlessly for days, but then remembers something that Brenna once shared with her. A Druid, even more powerful than Brenna, lives somewhere near the Stones of Calanais. She is called The Keeper. Obsidian sets out to find her in the hope that she can bring Brenna back and restore her to her former greatness and power.

 

The Vortex carries forth the story of the Alban Saga, weaving the plot lines of the three books into a surprising and volatile romp through time, space, and Scottish history. This dangerous and risky journey will either end in the past being completely reshaped, leading to a malevolent and dire future, or… the current timeline will remain untouched and safe for the development of humankind. Bea Bauman will be at the center of this struggle. She will attempt to unravel and countermand whomever or whatever is trying to alter history, while also dealing with her feelings for Aran, her fear for his survival, and having to navigate the treacherous intricacies of traveling through time and space via The Vortex.