Title-Reclaiming Ter Chadain
Series- Protector of Ter Chadain Series #1
By- C.S. Yelle
Genre- YA Fantasy
Blurb
"If the true bloodline does not rule Ter Chadain, the Protector
shall appear and reclaim the throne for the rightful Queen."
King Englewood reads the prophecy every day since he murdered the
royal family, all of them. Or so he thought. The three year old twins escaped
that night thirteen years ago, but his men are closing in to finish the job
before they can turn sixteen and activate the magic spell making his worst
fears a reality. A Protector in Ter Chadain and a royal heir with claims to the
throne he now held.
Logan and Teah Lassain witness the violent murder of their family and
narrowly escape. They now find themselves not only thrust into the revolution,
but the keys to the reunification of Ter Chadain.
Bestowed with the powers and spirits of past Protectors, Logan must
learn to control both before their memories destroy him. Wrenched with anger
and the desire for revenge on the man responsible for decimating his life, King
Englewood, Logan must keep to the path of greater good and gather support for
the revolution from the dukes and duchesses of Ter Chadain.
Teah is trained by the Zele Magus, an order of sorceresses, to control
and accept her newly discovered magical powers enabling her to take the throne.
Struggling, she must also ask the question...what happens when there are two
Protectors of Ter Chadain? Two Protectors are not foretold in the
prophecies....
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Title-Black Stones of Ter Chadain
Series- Protector of Ter Chadain Series #2
By- C.S Yelle
Genre- YA Fantasy
Blurb
King Englewood is dead. Logan Lassain, the Protector of Ter Chadain,
has cleared the way for his sister, Teah, to claim the throne as the rightful
Queen of Ter Chadain and cast out the invading Caltorian forces. But Teah
cannot claim that throne. She is captive on a slave ship sailing to Caltoria
with other magical slaves to have their fates decided by the evil Empress of
Caltoria. With Logan in pursuit to free her, Teah must keep her identity as
rightful Queen of Ter Chadain hidden until she can escape. As a slave, Teah’s
magical powers are withheld from her by an ancient gemstone placed on her
forehead called a “soul stone”. The clear gem darkens in color once placed upon
a magical’s forehead indicating the strength of their magic. Teah’s stone
darkens to a deep black marking her as the strongest magical in Caltoria since
her ancestor, the first Queen of Ter Chadain. This draws unwanted attention and
puts her future in great peril. Logan and his small band of rescuers must
hurry. Their quest is difficult. The cost is high. New allies are found. Old
friends are lost…forever. Risking death at every turn, they rush to rescue
Teah. But the only way Logan can save Teah and keep Ter Chadain from falling
under Caltorian rule is by not only risking death, but risking something more
precious…his freedom.
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INTERVIEW
What inspired you to write this book?
I have loved fantasy most of my life
inspired by the likes of Brooks, Goodkind, Salvatore, Tolkien, and Jordan. I
also loved the Harry Potter Series. I feel that I have captured a Harry Potter
meets Lord of The Rings balance in this series.
Can you give us an interesting fact about your book that isn't
in the blurb?
As the story develops, you think you
can pick out the good guys and the bad guys, but as the story continues, you
will see many twists and turns and betrayals you could never have imagined.
How did you choose your title?
The country I named after some words I
created that sounded magical to me...Ter Chadain…pronounced Tare Shaw Dane.
With Logan and Teah wanting to once again claim the country for their
bloodline, Reclaiming Ter Chadain seemed like the perfect choice for the title.
Book 2, finds things going terribly
wrong for Teah’s and Logan’s efforts to put Teah on the throne when she is
taken across the sea to Caltoria where all those with magical abilities are
enslaved by the use of a magical stone placed upon their forehead. The darker
the color of the stone indicates the stronger magical power the slave
possesses. When Teah is enslaved by the stone, her stone turns black. Black
Stones of Ter Chadain fit this installment of the series perfectly.
Book 3, is now the time where Teah and
Logan can concentrate once again on taking the throne of Ter Chadain. The book
marks the Return to Ter Chadain for the heir to the throne.
Tell us about the cover and how it came to be.
Book 1
Logan and Teah’s life changed on the
day their foster family was killed and their farm burned to the ground. That is
the reason for the firery scene. The symbol is the image that appears on Logan
and Teah when they become Protectors of Ter Chadain.
Book 2
I wanted to put images of Teah and
Logan on the cover of book two as the story becomes even more personal for them
and their fight to be free of enslavement. Note the image of the crown and
crossed swords on their left breasts marking them as Protectors.
Book 3
This is a commissioned piece of art
from Suzanne van Pelt of a scene when Teah arrives back in Ter Chadain and is
met by the Ter Chadain Armada defending against invasion from Caltoria. Suzanne
has perfectly captured the essence and determination of Teah at this moment in
the story.
Did you selfpublish or publish traditionally and why?
Each of my published novels has been
through a small press or boutique press. I have found that this approach gives
me more control over my content and creative interest while not overwhelming me
with all that it entails to selfpublish. I have been very luck to find
committed and talented people who share my vision to work with and make my
stories come to life.
What do you consider the most important part of a good story?
I believe in creating believable
characters and placing them into extraordinary situations and trusting that
they will behave in a manner that is inspiring, entertaining, and always
unpredictable. If you don’t write believable characters with strengths and
weaknesses, your story will lack depth and won’t engage your reader.
What is your writing process?
I start with characters, place them
into a situation, and let them run with it. I then write down the story as it
develops and only go back and change something after I get all of the story
down.
How long have you been writing?
I began in 1987, but took time off
until I found it again in 1998. I have been writing constantly ever since.
How did you get started writing?
After completing a Terry Brooks novel,
I felt let down by the ending, not something common with his novels, and
said…”I think I can do this.” The next day I began work on my first novel.
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
Panster for sure. I have plotted, but
only until I get all the storylines to match up. Then it is back to being a
panster.
What part of the writing process is the hardest for you?
Finding the time where I can get into
my “zone” and get after it. Once I am there, it is like opening the flood
gates.
What tips can you give on how to get through writers block?
There are times where I am not
writing, but I am constantly developing and working on the story. I would say,
keep working the story over in your head until it clicks for you. Once it clicks,
you will be able to sit down and let the words roll out.
What kind of music do you like to listen to while you write?
There are many times I write with no
music at all. It seems that a movie and a sound track play in my head without
music, but when I do, it is music that is in the same theme as the novel I am
writing. For this series, Bon Jovi - I’ll Be There For You, would be a great
fit.
Who is your favorite author?
Terry Brooks
Who is your favorite character from a book?
Richard Rahl - Terry Goodkind - The
Sword of Truth Series
What is your favorite book?
The Sword of Shannara - Terry Brooks
Read anything good lately?
Insurgent
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
Think about writing, really. But I do
golf, play baseball, and spend a lot of time with my family.
What advice would you give an author just starting out?
Never give up. If this is your dream.
Never quit. Never take no as a final answer and never give up.
Have you had anything else published?
Taking Angels - Book 1 in the Angel
Crusades Series. A paranormal romance thriller.
What's your next project?
I am currently working on Angel
Scorned, Book 2 in the Angel Crusades Series. And I am looking at releasing a
teenage covert operatives novel in the next several months. Along with those, I
also work on screenplays adapting my novels, but also create original
screenplays.
About the Author
C.S. Yelle was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MN, the
"almost" middle child of six. He attended Grand Rapids Senior High
School where he enjoyed music and sports. He received his BS in Chemistry from
Mayville State University, Mayville, ND in 1987. He taught 7-12 Science and coached
for six years in several North Dakota schools and currently works as an
Executive Account Manager in the Water Treatment Industry where he has been for
nearly seventeen years. He is the father of four and grandfather of one. He
writes novels, screenplays, and an occasional short story. He has been writing
seriously for over ten years and plans to continue until his fingers are
unable, maybe longer. He currently resides in a Minneapolis, MN suburb with his
wife Jennifer.
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