Republic of Letters to host book signing for Elizabeth Russell's fantasy novel Oct. 24
Spend an evening of family fun with local author, teacher, and journalist Elizabeth Russell as she celebrates the release of her most recent fantasy novel!
"Trinian: An Epic Fantasy" is appropriate for all ages, and geared to readers ages 12 and up. Trinian is a simple soldier who never expected to be king. But when he is kidnapped by the evil god Power, he learns he is the long prophesied ruler of Drian. Thrust into a world of politics and war, Trinian must protect his kingdom from a traitorous sister, giant gorgans, and evil gods. In the end it is Trinian, alone and unaided, who must face off against Power and prepare the world for the coming of the mysterious Golden King.
"Trinian" is now available at Amazon and at the event, of course.
A book signing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Republic of Letters, 1 W. State St., Suite 103 in Geneva.
The night will include refreshments, a prize drawing, kid's activities, book signing, and a chance to meet the author.
"Trinian" has received high commendation from readers and reviewers for its characterizations, insightful portrayal of relationships, and sweeping portrayal of epic themes. One mom blogger, Karen Childress, said that "the author has an uncanny understanding of human relationships. Some passages portrayed a depth of understanding that many people never acquire." Timothy Russell, fellow writer and brother to Elizabeth, said that it was "better even than 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe' or 'The Black Cauldron'!" Rebecca, age 15, said she loves the characters the most. "I love their relationships!"
Elizabeth, inundated in Narnia, Middle Earth, and Florin as a child, is now the author of two fantasy novels, "Halfbreeds" and "Trinian." She loves to cuddle up to her computer with tea and a blanket and lose herself in writing. She explores what it means to be human through myths, novels, short stories, poetry, and articles. When not slaying monsters with the pen, she co-hosts the podcast "Literary Leviathans" with her brother Tim, devours classics, and writes on her blog TheFairyTaleBlog.com about story theory and the literary classics. You can email her at Elizabeth@thefairytaleblog.com. Check out www.facebook.com/liznovels/ or www.facebook.com/MythsandFairyTales/.
Follow her on Instagram at @lizoftheshire.