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About M. B. Weston

M. B. Weston is an award-winning fantasy, pulp, young adult, steampunk, and paranormal author. Her attention to procedure and detail gives her works an authentic gritty, military feel that takes an adventure tale to the level of a true page-turner. Weston’s writing attracts both fantasy and non-fantasy readers, and her audience ranges from upper-elementary students to adults. A gifted orator, Weston has been invited as a guest speaker to numerous writing and science fiction/fantasy panels at conventions across the US, including DragonCon, BabelCon, NecronomiCon, and Alabama Phoenix Festival. She has served on panels with such authors as Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. F. Lewis, Todd McCaffrey, and Jonathan Maberry. Weston has spoken to thousands of students and adults about the craft of writing and has been invited as the keynote speaker at youth camps and at several schools throughout the US.

Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: The US Naval Academy’s Admiral Farragut Window

Posted on June 21, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve been focusing a lot on Elysia during these fun facts. It’s time to focus on the other half of the Elysian Chronicles: Earth. In Out of the Shadows, most of the Earth sections take place at the United States … Continue reading →

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 21, 2014

Posted on June 21, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Soccer isn’t my favorite sport, but I love the nationalism of the World Cup. I decided it would be fun to figure out what my main character, Davian, might pick for the world cup. Here are Davian’s World Cup Picks … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston Confirmed for Imaginarium in Louisville, September 19-21 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve officially been confirmed as a guest at the Imaginarium in Louisville, KY from September 19-21 2014. Once I get my schedule, I will post it so stay tuned! Please click here for my “Speaking and Signing Events” page for … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Cassadern Isn’t Actually A Unicorn…

Posted on June 19, 2014 by M. B. Weston

While I try to keep a basic storyline when I’m writing, even I have to admit that some things I just don’t see coming. Cassadern not being fully unicorn was one of those things. In my first book, A Prophecy … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston Confirmed for ContraFlow, Oct 3-5, 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve officially been confirmed as a guest at ContraFlow in New Orleans from October 3 to October 5, 2014. Once I get my schedule, I will post it so stay tuned! Please click here for my “Speaking and Signing Events” … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Why Out of the Shadows: Chapter 45 is called “The Maverick”

Posted on June 17, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Coming up with chapter titles in Out of the Shadows was quite difficult, and I really struggled thinking of a title for Chapter 45. It’s an important chapter in the Gabriella’s development. She shows her ability to think and perform … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Enter the Dragons!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by M. B. Weston

In The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows, dragons finally make an appearance. From Out of the Shadows “Chapter Thirty-One: Below the Belt”: Davian heard a whoosh above him to his right and felt a gust of wind. The fog … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: What Exactly is Aesirium?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here is the definition of aesirium from the NEW Out of the Shadows “Glossary & Pronunciation Guide”: aesirium: (ǝ•sîr′•ē•ǝm) n. Light, strong metal mined and forged by the Gignos gnomes in the Cragdern Mountains. Obviously, there is more to aesirium … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows Hard Covers Are Currently 20% Off!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com are currently selling the Out of the Shadows hard covers at 20% off the cover price! If you have been waiting for a hardcover, now is the time to get one! Here are the links and prices: … Continue reading →

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The NEW Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows is Now Available in Hard Cover and Paperback!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by M. B. Weston

If you missed a few of my blog posts, Dark Oak Press and Media has acquired the rights to The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows. This re-vamped, re-edited edition contains a few additions originally meant for an Out of … Continue reading →

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