A New Elysian Chronicles Short Story is About to Debut in Dark Oak’s Realms of Imagination!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Realms of Imagination - LG If you are waiting for The Elysian Chronicles: Book III, you need to read “The White Rider!” It takes place between “The White Rider,” takes place between Out of the Shadows and Book III, and it’s about to be published in the Realms of Imagination urban fantasy  anthology edited by Kimberly Richardson and published by Dark Oak Press and Media!

Here are a few things Elysian Chronicles fans have to look forward to:

  • It reveals a new group of enemies of both Davian and Tom most Elysian Chronicles readers will not expect.
  • It foreshadows some of the twists and turns that will make Tom’s task in Book III next to impossible.
  • It shows a little bit more of Jacobi, who so far within the series has stayed in the shadows, literally.
  • It introduces a brand new character who will play an important role in The Elysian Chronicles Book III.

Other authors included in this anthology are Gail Z. Martin, David B. Coe, and John Hartness. Be sure to stay tuned to the website, M. B. Weston’s Facebook profile, and Twitter Feed for news of its debut!

Be sure to join in the discussion at M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn group on Facebook!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 25, 2014

Posted on June 25, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today:

  • Nigeria vs Argentina: Davian picks Argentina for the cuisine and the wine. And because its easier to guard humans in Argentina.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Iran: Davian chooses Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will not support a country that charges a raped woman with adultery
  • Honduras vs Switzerland: Davian has chosen to remain neutral in the battle between Switzerland and Honduras.
  • Ecuador vs. France: Davian picks France for the cuisine. His creator, M. B. Weston, is currently addicted to macaroons, crème brûlée, and champagne.

We’ll be discussing the games, and of course what beverage of choice you might be drinking during the games, at my new Facebook group: M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn. Please come join us!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Anna’s Flare Pen Fettish

Posted on June 25, 2014 by M. B. Weston

In Out of the Shadows, I introduce a secret group of humans called the Gladius Incendia (also called “Gladdies”). Gladdy members know cherubians and mornachts exist and are doing their best on Earth to help Elysia‘s cause. I will discuss more about them in a separate post. In the story, Tom meets Matt, Anna, and Coones, who quickly become his friends outside the Naval Academy.  I wanted my Gladdies members to have distinct, intense personalities. This is especially true of Matt’s perfectionist sister, Anna. Anna is a bit OCD about things:

[Anna] pulled a steno notebook out of her apron pocket. “I need my flare pen.” She looked back and forth at the computer desk and frowned.

Coones held a blue ball-point pen in front of her nose, flicking it back and forth.

Anna pushed Coones’ hand aside, barely looking at him, and opened a drawer in the back.

“You’ll have to excuse her,” said Matt. “She’s got a few bugs in her system that we haven’t fully deprogrammed.”

Anna pulled an economy size box of twenty flare pens out of the drawer, grabbed one, and returned. She sat down next to Tom and started writing.

–From The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows Chapter 27: No Longer Alone

Where on earth could I have come up with this idea? Um…. Uh….

Have you seen the amount of Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens I keep on my desk? Probably fifteen, just in case a few run out. And I have them in three colors: Blue (for everything), Red (for editing), and purple (because purple is awesome). I refuse to write with anything else, and I hide my pens at work. It’s logical actually. I have horrific handwriting. Ball point pens make write too quickly. Pilot G2’s slow me down and make it somewhat legible.

I wrote Out of the Shadows before my Pilot G2 addiction, however. Back then,  I was addicted to flare pens because I could read my notes in the theater for my Final Cut in Movies show. Hence, Anna’s flare pen addiction.

Be sure to click here for more Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts!

Be sure to join in the discussion at M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn group on Facebook!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 24, 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today:

  • Italy vs Uruguay: Since England is out of it, cuisine rules this pick. In honor of Fettuccine Alfredo, bolognese sauce, wine, and olive oil, Davian picks Italy, although he wishes he wasn’t cheering for a team that is often on the butt end of military jokes.
  • Costa Rica vs England: England is out of it, but Davian’s still cheering for the country that brought us Cheddar Cheese, Hobgoblin, Bass, Boddingtons, fish & chips, the Magna Carta, Harry Potter, Dr. Who, James Bond, and Sherlock Holmes. And Harriers.
  • Japan vs. Columbia: Davian chooses Japan. He despises the drug trade and the corruption that comes along with it.
  • Greece vs Ivory Coast: Davian is going to watch Japan vs Columbia and ignore this one. The Greece team disappointed him with their over-dramatic falls, and Ivory Coast has far too many problems with conflict diamonds.

We’ll be discussing the games, and of course what beverage of choice you might be drinking during the games, at my new Facebook group: M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn. Please come join us!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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M. B. Weston Confirmed for Memphis Comic & Fantasy Convention, November 21-23 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve officially been confirmed as a guest at MCFC (Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention) in Memphis from November 21-23, 2014. Once I get my schedule, I will post it so stay tuned!

Please click here for my “Speaking and Signing Events” page for a list of scheduled signings and conventions I will be attending

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 23, 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today:

  • Netherlands vs Chile: Davian’s cheering for the mother country on this. The B. in M. B. Weston stands for Brundage. Go Netherlands!
  • Australia vs Spain: Davian picks Australia. He likes their toughness. And he thinks Hugh Jackman could play and excellent Davian! And Chris Hemsworth for Marcus…
  • Cameroon vs Brazil: So… Have you ever been to a Brazilian Steakhouse? This is a no-brainer.
  • Croatia vs. Mexico: Davian picks Croatia. Tony Ojanovac, the inspiration behind Davian’s best soldier, Marcus, is part Croatian.

We’ll be discussing the games, and of course what beverage of choice you might be drinking during the games, at my new Facebook group: M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn. Please come join us!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Dragon Clans – The Imperials

Posted on June 23, 2014 by M. B. Weston

As stated in an earlier post about dragons, I realized that I needed to divide the dragons into races or clans. Today’s post will focus on the Imperial dragons, and I will focus on the Baethir and Tatsu in later posts.

I needed a race of dragons that would emerge as leaders. I did some research on dragon myths and lore across the globe and found two main types: those in European mythology and those in Asian mythology. (Disclaimer: there were probably others but I focused on those.) I decided to make the Imperials the most European looking. I wanted them scary and vicious. Here are a few notes I made when I was brainstorming.

“Imperial” (needs a root)

  • Biggest
  • Five claws
  • In minority (2-5%)
  • Rule over the dragons (Rhys is one.)
  • Royal line of dragons
  • Long, thin, snouts
  • Long horns that grow out of their heads, like crown. One for every hundred years.
  • Thick bodies (like tyrannosaurus rex), thick legs, but front legs are shorter (not at all like T-Rex), can function like arms, too.
  • “wisest,” least emotional
  • Spikes down back and on tail.
  • Blow wide streams of fire
  • One fold under chin.

A few things about my notes:

  • The “needs a root” was a note to myself to not call them Imperial dragons. I gave up on finding another name.
  • In Chinese lore, the 5 clawed dragons were Imperial Dragons–which is where I got the name from.
  • I made them the minority because that tends to be the percentage of leaders to non-leaders. (I took far to many business classes to be of any use to anyone in business, lol.)
  • Note the streams of fire being wide. This is not important in Out of the Shadows when the dragons have sided with Davian, but it will be very important in Book III when they dragons have a little civil war of their own.
  • I don’t remember why they had a fold under their chin… But it sounded cool. 🙂

Wow. I just realized that saying “The Imperials” sounds like some kind of rock band… #HangsHead.

Be sure to click here for more Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts!

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Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Tonight’s Final Cut in Movies Radio Show: Indie Films – The Curse of the Rougarou

Posted on June 23, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Join me tonight at 8:00 EST for tonight’s Final Cut in Movies Radio Show. We will be talking with author/producer/actor/stuntman/martial artist/publsher Allan Gilbreath about the ins and outs of making a low-budget indie film.  We’ll be focusing most of the conversation on the making and remaking of Dark Oak Press and Media‘s first indie film, Curse of the Rougarou.

Listen Live at TMVcafe.com!

Be sure to join in the discussion afterward at M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn group on Facebook!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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Davian’s World Cup Picks: June 22, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Here are my main character Davian’s World Cup Picks for today:

  • Belgium vs Russia: In the bag here. It’s not just a competition between chocolate and pilsners vs borscht. This is the country the world basically let Hitler take over (Belgium) vs a country trying to take the Ukraine (Russia). History past meets history present. Davian choose Belgium for hopes of less human bloodshed. See Out of the Shadows Chapter 7 for more details.
  • South Korea vs Algeria: Hands down and no surprises, Davian picks South Korea. See Out of the Shadows for details on this one.
  • USA vs Portugal: Davian picks the USA. He has no choice because his creator, M. B. Weston, won’t give him one.

We’ll be discussing the games, and of course what beverage of choice you might be drinking during the games, at my new Facebook group: M. B. Weston’s Treetop Inn. Please come join us!

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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M. B. Weston Confirmed for The Steampunk Expo, August 8-10, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by M. B. Weston

I’ve officially been confirmed as a guest at The Steampunk Expo & Gothic Con in Chattanooga from August 8th-10th, 2014. Once I get my schedule, I will post it so stay tuned!

Please click here for my “Speaking and Signing Events” page for a list of scheduled signings and conventions I will be attending

Fantasy, steampunk, and paranormal novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston is also the hose of The Final Cut In Movies radio show that airs on TMV Cafe Monday nights at 8:00 EST. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. To receive notification of M. B. Weston’s book releases click here to subscribe to Dark Oak Press & Media’s e-newsletter.

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