by Sarah Noffke
The good news, for this horrible analogy that I’ve beaten over the head with a stick, is that I’m back. I missed Azure and the gang so much and when I let them back into my head they had so much to tell me. There’s a flow to characters that a writer only finds when they’ve written multiple books with them. I’m starting to call it “hitting my stride”. I’ve never written more than five books in a series, well, unless you count my Ren series (wow, shameless plug, much). I was surprised at how effortless the character voices came to me. It was like I was recording scenes rather than creating them.
I remember coming to Martha and Michael with this idea for vampires in New Egypt. The two were instantly supportive, as they always are. Michael was throwing out ideas so fast that I was completely encouraged. You see, I’ve always wanted to set a book, or a few, in Egypt. However, there’s a lot of history and mythology to keep up with. Oriceran gave me the perfect place. I could pull from the Egyptian pharaohs and gods, and then tweak things to my liking. And better yet, I could create a parallel universe between the two. I’m getting giddy just thinking back on the creation of this all.
My daughter was a huge help with this series. I said “Egypt” to this kid and she was spitting out ideas so fast that I had to dry my soapy hands from washing dishes and start jotting down ideas. I wished I could tell you all the great ideas my six-year old gave me, but that’s called spoilers. Those secrets will be revealed in other books. I will tell you that she gave me the idea for the genie. I was like, “You’re a genius!” No, I didn’t say “Gen-us”. Then we had to name the genie. She had ideas, but this time I left it to the readers. I polled the fans on Facebook, join the Oriceran group if you haven’t, and they had loads of great suggestions. Anyway, their suggestions will stretch across this arc, but let’s give out some credit. First of all we had not one, but three entries that won the name of the genie. Thank you to Sarah Weir, Cameron Scott Wright, Roy Sinclair for helping me name Bob, the evil genie who wants to murder Azure. I kind of like him, don’t you? And then there were soooo many great names that I had to include them throughout the book as suggestions. Manx and Laurel just won’t give it up that Bob should have a better name. So throughout the series they’ll try and rename him. Ever and Monet will probably join in on the game. In book one though, we have suggestions for other names for the genie given by: Micky Cocker, Anne Loshuk, Ron Gailey, Amba Jane, Margaret Cambridge and Christa Stojanova.
Oh, and before I take up all the pages with my ramblings, a special thanks to James Caplan. He’s become my champion, helping me a ton with ideas and encouragement. His ideas are constantly sneaking their way into my books. I’m starting to lose track. I count myself lucky that I have such awesome readers to help me on my author journey. Thank you to you all.
Sarah
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Vagabond Circus
A circus that is spellbinding, mesmerizing and deadly.
When a stranger joins the cast of Vagabond Circus--a circus that is run by Dream Travelers and features real magic--mysterious events start happening. The once orderly grounds of the circus become riddled with hidden threats. And the ringmaster realizes not only are his circus and its magic at risk, but also his very life.
Vagabond Circus caters to the skeptics. Without skeptics, it would close its doors. This is because Vagabond Circus runs for two reasons and only two reasons: first and foremost to provide the lost and lonely Dream Travelers a place to be illustrious. And secondly, to show the nonbelievers that there's still magic in the world. If they believe, then they care, and if they care, then they don't destroy. They stop the small abuse that day-by-day breaks down humanity's spirit. If Vagabond Circus makes one skeptic believe in magic, then they halt the cycle, just a little bit. They allow a little more love into this world. That's Dr. Dave Raydon's mission. And that's why this ringmaster recruits. That's why he directs. That's why he puts on a show that makes people question their beliefs. He wants the world to believe in magic once again.
Acknowledgements
Sarah Noffke
Thank you to Michael Anderle for giving me this chance. I’m still waiting for the roller coaster you threw me on to slow down.
Thank you to Martha Carr for your amazing support. I love sharing the ideas that have come out of our collaborations. You are a creative soul.
Thank you to the awesome authors who pushed me to do this. Jeff and Sarah I wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for you.
Thank you to Lynne, Steve, Andrew and Jeff for all the work on the books, covers and championing so much of the publishing.
Thank you to my beta team Colleen and Heidi. You two keep me sane… or maybe it’s the other way around.
Thank you to my amazing readers. I asked myself a question the other day and it had a strange answer. I asked if I would still write if trapped on a desert island and no one would ever read the books. The answer was yes, but the feeling connected to it was different. It wouldn’t be as much fun to write if there wasn’t awesome readers to share it with. Thank you.
Thank you to my friends and family for all the support and love.
Author Notes - Martha Carr
Written December 4, 2017
The Oriceran Universe is now almost five months old and it feels like I’ve always known Sarah Noffke and the other authors. The girl has busted a move to get out so many new stories. It has been fun to see how much all of us have grown and in such a short amount of time. Welcome to Michael Anderle’s boot camp to become a successful author! There should be a shoulder patch of some kind. Maybe something Elven…
Now, we’re at a place in the Universe where more infrastructure is needed – or maybe I have finally caught on a little better about how to market more consistently and do a better job of connecting with fans. Either way I have an action plan that feels pretty good.
I’m at the point where I need help to get all those new tasks done. And, since numbers are not my thing it’s twice as important. Every time I hear Magic Mike or Craig talking about costs per click it translates to Klingon in my head.
Good news! I raised my own marketing genius! The offspring does this for a living for others and now that I know what to ask for – and since he came to the 20Books Convention in Vegas and saw on a deeper level what I do – he’s cleaning up a lot of my act and helping out the Universe. That’ll make the whole experience better for everyone with more to do, more to read and even easier to get to know all of us.
It’s turning out to be a lot of fun to work with the offspring – Louie… The information is like kibble for him and he can take it all in, draw conclusions and spit out an action plan. Meanwhile, I’m still back there wondering what just happened.
It’s a cool thing about this boot camp… all of us started the Universe with the idea that sure this’ll work but we had no guarantees. And now, not only did you guys – THE FANS – show up, you’ve shown up in droves and all of us authors, like Sara Noffke and myself, have stretched and grown and learned so much about ourselves that we never expected and are really grateful we were here to do. More adventures to follow.
Publisher Notes - Michael Anderle
Written December 4rd, 2017
First, thank you so much for reading not only our tales, but all the way through the author notes to now, my publisher notes as well!
For shameless plugs, I’m going to provide Sarah and Martha’s personal author pages. You can find them here:
Sarah Noffke: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Noffke/e/B00QQC5PFQ
Martha Carr: https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Carr/e/B001JP4SW6
If you are EVER in need of a story, then I highly recommend both of my collaborator’s works. They can take you from Fantasy, to Urban Fantasy, to Thriller and beyond.
Without ever leaving the comfort of your favorite reading chair.
These two ladies are amazing in their writing, and wonderful in their lives. They care and support those around them equally.
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sp; While LMBPN Publishing (my company) does NOT publish all of their books – they have their own publishing companies and other groups they publish with – I would love to encourage you to try out their personal works that have nothing to do with Oriceran.
(And then come back to Oriceran, just a suggestion...)
We are into the Christmas season, and I would be remiss to fail to mention that I appreciate all of the wonderful support you provide us here in the Oriceran Universe. To those mentioned in Sarah’s Author Notes, and those names Martha has mentioned and the many, many others we interact with through each week, you are a blessing.
So, thank you from us, to you.
Now, I’m going to see if I really, really have to tweak that last chapter in my next book, or maybe I can get a story and do a little reading.
Because, as an author myself, I need to spend time in other people’s books to help fill up my creative well.
Ad Aeternitatem,
Michael Anderle
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About Sarah Noffke
Sarah Noffke, an Amazon Best Seller, writes YA and NA sci-fi fantasy, paranormal and urban fantasy. She is the author of the Lucidites, Reverians, Ren, Vagabond Circus, Olento Research and Soul Stone Mage series. Noffke holds a Masters of Management and teaches college business courses. Most of her students have no idea that she toils away her hours crafting fictional characters. Noffke's books are top rated and best-sellers on Kindle. Currently, she has eighteen novels published. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. http://www.sarahnoffke.com
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The Lucidites Series:
Awoken, #1:
Around the world humans are hallucinating after sleepless nights.
In a sterile, underground institute the forecasters keep reporting the same events.
And in the backwoods of Texas, a sixteen-year-old girl is about to be caught up in a fierce, ethereal battle.
Meet Roya Stark. She drowns every night in her dreams, spends her hours reading classic literature to avoid her family’s ridicule, and is prone to premonitions—which are becoming more frequent. And now her dreams are filled with strangers offering to reveal what she has always wanted to know: Who is she? That’s the question that haunts her, and she’s about to find out. But will Roya live to regret learning the truth?
Stunned, #2
Revived, #3
The Reverians Series:
Defects, #1:
In the happy, clean community of Austin Valley, everything appears to be perfect. Seventeen-year-old Em Fuller, however, fears something is askew. Em is one of the new generation of Dream Travelers. For some reason, the gods have not seen fit to gift all of them with their expected special abilities. Em is a Defect—one of the unfortunate Dream Travelers not gifted with a psychic power. Desperate to do whatever it takes to earn her gift, she endures painful daily injections along with commands from her overbearing, loveless father. One of the few bright spots in her life is the return of a friend she had thought dead—but with his return comes the knowledge of a shocking, unforgivable truth. The society Em thought was protecting her has actually been betraying her, but she has no idea how to break away from its authority without hurting everyone she loves.
Rebels, #2
Warriors, #3
Vagabond Circus Series:
Suspended, #1:
When a stranger joins the cast of Vagabond Circus—a circus that is run by Dream Travelers and features real magic—mysterious events start happening. The once orderly grounds of the circus become riddled with hidden threats. And the ringmaster realizes not only are his circus and its magic at risk, but also his very life.
Vagabond Circus caters to the skeptics. Without skeptics, it would close its doors. This is because Vagabond Circus runs for two reasons and only two reasons: first and foremost to provide the lost and lonely Dream Travelers a place to be illustrious. And secondly, to show the nonbelievers that there’s still magic in the world. If they believe, then they care, and if they care, then they don’t destroy. They stop the small abuse that day-by-day breaks down humanity’s spirit. If Vagabond Circus makes one skeptic believe in magic, then they halt the cycle, just a little bit. They allow a little more love into this world. That’s Dr. Dave Raydon’s mission. And that’s why this ringmaster recruits. That’s why he directs. That’s why he puts on a show that makes people question their beliefs. He wants the world to believe in magic once again.
Paralyzed, #2
Released, #3
Ren Series:
Ren: The Man Behind the Monster, #1:
Born with the power to control minds, hypnotize others, and read thoughts, Ren Lewis, is certain of one thing: God made a mistake. No one should be born with so much power. A monster awoke in him the same year he received his gifts. At ten years old. A prepubescent boy with the ability to control others might merely abuse his powers, but Ren allowed it to corrupt him. And since he can have and do anything he wants, Ren should be happy. However, his journey teaches him that harboring so much power doesn’t bring happiness, it steals it. Once this realization sets in, Ren makes up his mind to do the one thing that can bring his tortured soul some peace. He must kill the monster.
*Note* This book is NA and has strong language, violence and sexual references.
Ren: God’s Little Monster, #2
Ren: The Monster Inside the Monster, #3
Ren: The Monster’s Adventure, #3.5
Ren: The Monster’s Death
Olento Research Series:
Alpha Wolf, #1:
Twelve men went missing.
Six months later they awake from drug-induced stupors to find themselves locked in a lab.
And on the night of a new moon, eleven of those men, possessed by new—and inhuman—powers, break out of their prison and race through the streets of Los Angeles until they disappear one by one into the night.
Olento Research wants its experiments back. Its CEO, Mika Lenna, will tear every city apart until he has his werewolves imprisoned once again. He didn’t undertake a huge risk just to lose his would-be assassins.
However, the Lucidite Institute’s main mission is to save the world from injustices. Now, it’s Adelaide’s job to find these mutated men and protect them and society, and fast. Already around the nation, wolflike men are being spotted. Attacks on innocent women are happening. And then, Adelaide realizes what her next step must be: She has to find the alpha wolf first. Only once she’s located him can she stop whoever is behind this experiment to create wild beasts out of human beings.
Lone Wolf, #2
Rabid Wolf, #3
Bad Wolf, #4
Books by Martha Carr
The Revelati
ons of Oriceran
The Leira Chronicles
* with Michael Anderle *
Quest for Magic (0)
Waking Magic (1)
Release of Magic (2)
Protection of Magic (3)
Rule of Magic (4)
Dealing in Magic (05)
The Kacy Chronicles
* with A.L. Knorr *
Descendant (1)
Ascendant (2)
The Soul Stone Mage Series
* with Sarah Noffke *
House of Enchanted (1)
The Dark Forest (2)
Mountain of Truth (3)
Land of Terran (4)
New Egypt (5)
The Midwest Magic Chronicles
* with Flint Maxwell *
The Midwest Witch (1)
The Midwest Wanderer (2)
The Midwest Whisperer (3)
The Fairhaven Chronicles
* with S.M. Boyce *
Glow (1)
Shimmer (2)
Ember (3)
Other books by Michael Anderle
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