Anna Simpson needs your ideas! Come help her with her next story!

Posted: July 7, 2014 in Book Promos, Fantasy, Guest Post
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could help an author write her next story? Well, Anna Simpson needs your help. I’m going to turn my blog over to Anna today and let her tell you her fantabulous news!

Then you can have fun helping her with her next story!

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When a writer gets something published, there are certain expectations. Everyone knows this. But I’m not sure what to do this time and need your help. Roane Publishing has asked me to write a short story as a free read, and your guidance would give me a place to start.

Since my only work to-date with Roane is Mexmur, The Huntress; this will be the story I’m going to promote.

If you’ve not read it yet, take a look at this:

Mexmur, the Huntress by Anna Simpson

 

Long ago a dragonkeeper betrayed his charges. To bring back magic, to set things right, Mexmur is sent through the portal.

Can she succeed armed with only a poem, talon and blade.

Need more? Okay. How about this.

Betrayed, the dragons fled into a portal. Years later, a young huntress and a failure of a prince join together to go after them. Not only are the dragons the only way to fulfill the duos goal, the beasties want revenge. With only an old legend and poem as a guide, and very different ideas on how to succeed, Mexmur and Recser try to return magic to their kingdom.

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Here are some story ideas:

The Hunter – Mexmur was only a huntress in training when her father died. What happened to him? How? Was she there and how did it affect her?

The Legend of The Dragonkeeper – A simple man brought magic to the land by betraying he charges. Want to know more about the old legend and why it happened at all?

The Dragons – Near extinction and depending on the kindness of the kingdom, the last of the dragons trickled magic back into the land. Why so little magic? Why did they need a dragonkeeper? What happened to all the rest?

Or is there something else you’d prefer?

Please put your requests/suggestions into the comments. What would you prefer to read about?

Remember this will be a short short story so please keep this in mind when making your suggestions. I’ll try to go with the majority. Who knows maybe I’ll receive enough suggestions that it will spark a brand new tale.

Which one do you like? What questions would you like answered? What do you want more of? I’m a writer and can make your dreams come true—on paper if nowhere else.

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Portals: A Fantasy Anthology

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Genre: Fantasy Anthology (mixed sub genres)

Keywords: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Short Stories, Picture Prompt

Description: No matter what world you call home, or what your station in life, there are just some paths that weren’t meant to be tread.

Authors:

Christy Thomas | Anna Simpson | Echo Shea | Havva Hurat

Laurie Treacy | Michael Siciliano

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Laura’s thoughts on Anna Simpson’s Mexmur, The Huntress

If you love dragons, this ones for you.

Mexmur is forced to enter the portal to recharge a talisman of magic. The King is willing to sacrifice her and his son in his quest to steal power from the dragons.

Can a spoiled prince and a lowly huntress survive the dragon’s breath? Or will they become a meal?

Mexmur is a huntress so she has skills to hunt the dragon. The spoiled prince has some surprises of his own and I grew to like him. These two both learn a lot once through the portal and the dragons are great teachers.

I really enjoyed the dragon characters. They had their own agenda and played a big part in the story.

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Okay! Are you ready to help Anna? Please leave your suggestions in the comments. You can choose from what Anna has provided or tell her some of your own ideas for the story! We can’t wait for your ideas!

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About Anna:
Remember that there may be many an Anna Simpson, but only one emaginette.
Contact me:

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Digital

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Comments
  1. emaginette says:

    Reblogged this on Shout With Emaginette and commented:
    Come join me at Laura’s Rabblins and Reviews

    • I’m so looking forward to your story in Portals. (Still trying to clear the deck for new books!)

      I love short stories with a inciting incident and a tidy plot. This one called to me: The Dragons – Near extinction and depending on the kindness of the kingdom, the last of the dragons trickled magic back into the land..

      I’d also like to know why if the magic they are giving up is needed to survive? Did this happen because of a “calling?” or because they chose to do it. If so was it because of an inciting incident? Their love of humans? Is there a story about a little kid who was friends with a little dragon-net. A kid who might have grown up to become the dragon keeper?

  2. emaginette says:

    Thanks for having me Laura. Come on all–give me your ideas 🙂

  3. kindlemom1 says:

    I think I would like to know more about the Huntress and her background and family for sure.

  4. I love dragons and want to know more about them! I like your idea about why they needed a dragonkeeper and what happened to all of the other dragons, but I’d also love to see a story featuring a baby dragon!

    Terri @ Alexia’s Books and Such…

  5. jenniferbielman says:

    The Dragons sound good. I am obsessed with dragons right now.

  6. fuonlyknew says:

    Wow. Keep those ideas coming. Anna, you just might have to write more books! LOL

    • emaginette says:

      More book are in my future. Writing them I mean, but getting them published is always iffy. I’ll stick with s few more shorts before I go long.:-)

      Thanks, Laura

  7. My vote will always be for dragons

  8. emaginette says:

    I’ve started, and there are dragons.

    I’ll check in for late comers, but I think I know most of it. 🙂

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