A collection of stories that document what might happen if Birmingham played home to dragons. Everyday people find themselves trusted with eggs that help keep the skies of Birmingham safe. There are familiar landmarks, familiar settings that the winged creatures find being their home.
The dragons don’t just stay in this book. They also appear in other parts of my writing universe. If you take a look, you may find them in Chandni rises.
Dragon Realm was a really fun book to write. I was encouraged to write something different, and why not dragons? Why shouldn’t dragons also land in Birmingham. I see no reason why Birmingham should miss out on such fantasy.
The whole book universe is interconnected, so see if you spot all the links!
This series follows all that happens to Gorbind Phalla and his family beyond ‘Kangana’ and with ‘The Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange’. We start with the Battle of Gravelly Hill as Gorbind and his family face a different life. Their experiences mean that that the world as they know it, will never be the same again.
Chandni Rises sees the family battle new and growing challenges. The saga concludes with Chandni Chirag as the family faces a new future after the Carnage at Coppice Mayhew.
ON ITS WAY!! CHANDNI RISES
A sequel to the Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange.
As the battle concludes, a new dawn breaks over Birmingham. The city has changed. The city walls vibrate with what happened and what is to come.
As Lord of the Manor of Birmingham, Gorbind rode into battle, with Chandni and Armaan. Padmi had waved them off, with nothing but hope to hang onto. From having survived zombies, to hatching dragons and a dash of vampires.
Delia Entwhistle has earned her stripes and The Lady Aurelia arrives to take her place alongside the Lord of the Manor of Birmingham. Plus, there is Akaash. As he comes to grips with his place in this tale of a family pulling together in the face of adversity.
A story of change as Chandni, Armaan and Padmi do their best to keep each other standing whilst managing the new threats to the City of Birmingham.
Secrets will come out into the open as Chandni Rises.
THE FINAL PART
CHANDNI CHIRAG BEYOND KANGANA
The final instalment of The Beyond Kangana Series is the herald of change to follow Chandni Rises.
The immediate aftermath of the Carnage at Coppice Mayhew has devastating loss. Padmi, Armaan and Chandni have to reconcile themselves with that they have lost as well as what they have gained.
Akaash joins them as they walk a path of loss towards healing, love and a different sense of family.
Chandni is now Lord of the Manor of Birmingham and sees the duties of the job stretch out before her. Padmi has the job of nurturing her daughter in her new job. Armaan grows into the role of being her Lieutenant. Birmingham will never be the same again.
Since last Christmas Eve, I have published three books.
The Battle of Gravelly Hill, DragonRealm and also Koby Anand. Three different books, with some overlap between them in some fashion.
Koby Anand comes from the Fragments Universe. The same place from whence came Gorbind Phalla and with zombie caper The Battle of Gravelly Hill. He himself had his own story, in Kangana.
I have to say, I think I do, anyway. Gorbind is one of my favourite characters. I feel rather bad, when say he is my absolute favourite. But I daresay he is.
If you do you find yourself looking for a new read, a different read perhaps, over the coming festive season, then why not try these?
Kangana happened because of Devan Coultrie. Devan was my first foray into writing contemporary romance. He gave me the courage to write Kangana.
I would date Devan, Marry Gorbind and probably adopt and parent Koby. That is how those three go together.
Battle of Gravelly Hill and Dragon Realm are also short reads. Short bursts and bubbles of escapism that will while away a couple of hours each.
The Devan Coultrie Saga, with it’s three parts, from the Peace Novella Series. He leaves Rugby, a broke-hearted man, to land in Peace Montana. His past catches up with, and Devan’s life changes in interesting ways.
Gorbind and Padmi have anything but a simple, straight-forward romance. Their family are involved for one.
Fragments, gave us a whole universe! But it started with six interlinked stories about loss. See how Gorbind and Koby came to be.
Behind The Scenes has characters as you’ve never seen them before. As well short stories inspired by Birmingham. Also contains the Battle of Gravelly Hill, as a bonus.
Winter is a good time to consider your garden. What might you grow, what could you then cook in your kitchen? How to grow things, how to make chutneys, jams and jellies; learn from my mistakes and see how easy it is to grow your own fruit and veg.
This year has been a busy year for the books and I. As well as the assortment of stops on the Book Odyssey-from Telford to Montana-there have been three releases since last Christmas.
In just over 24 hours, The Commonwealth Games will open in the city of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
I qualify that as UK, as there is another Birmingham in the USA.
Anyway. The City of my Birth, welcomes athletes from across the world to participate in what are the dubbed ‘The friendly’ games.
Birmingham, is friendly to it’s core. Here in Birmingham, the city of a thousand trades, we all come from somewhere. The former workshop of the world has connections to so many places. It’s richness and diversity is what makes it tick.
The City of Birmingham is also a backdrop for at least four of my books. I’ve been thinking for months, how could I make a link with the games?!
I didn’t figure that bit out. Only that I like Birmingham. So whether we think about the Bull Ring, the BMAG, Gravelly Hill, the Jewellery Quarter or the canals; you’d be making a bingo card for all things Birmingham.
It’s not often that Birmingham makes it into books. That’s to say, I’ve rarely encountered it. May be in an Austen, or even Jilly Cooper’s Appasionata, where there’s a bit of ragging towards the CBSO.
(I love the CBSO, and one day, I’ll write a story around them)
I feel positive about the Commonwealth Games coming into town, I hope they happen well.
And if you get time between the events, why not check out the books.
Whilst Tolkien was inspired by Sarehole Mill, I’m at a loss to identify other pieces of fantasy, apocalypse or such drama to be set in the West Midlands.
I mean, why do aliens, zombies and creatures otherwise unspecified go to other geographic locations?
Why shouldn’t Birmingham not be a backdrop?
Please don’t get me wrong. I love Birmingham; Brummie Born and Bred. I am not tempting fate, being disparaging. Not in the least.
Working with Author city for the book event anthology, I picked the theme of a city of a thousand trades.
And chose to marry that with Dragons.
Here we have ten short stories that see Birmingham become home to some rather interesting creatures.
Well it’s been a busy spring. I am making small steps to go back to the allotment. Whilst teaching, being in private practice and also writing.
As for the writing, well!
I’ve attended two book events here in the United Kingdom. I attended Shenanigans Telford and also Tales on Trent. I have another planned.
Only this one is international!! Yes, the plan is to attend the Big Sky Event in Montana. More on that as I have it.
There have been two new releases in the last six months. These are Dragon Realm and The Battle of Gravelly Hill Interchange. Both are a bit different compared to the other books in my back catalogue. One has dragons, the other has zombies. Well, why not!
Having been to the book events and in planning for others. I have opened up the paper back order form again,
A city of a thousand trades. Birmingham is busy and bustles. Everyday people go about their everyday business. Yet, there is something that lives within Birmingham. Something far more magic, than a city is mundane.
Brian is on the night bus, when he hears a voice call to him from the dark. Dave and his Lady Eleanor have a far from normal day on the canals. Linus and Gary might be friends on opposite football teams, but when half-time comes they have something in common.
Dale goes out for a Balti, and gets more than his dinner. A romance reader catches the attention of Eloise whilst in the city library.
A few people of Birmingham are sought out to do something special. To act as guardians to rather mysterious packages.
A city of a thousand trades. Birmingham is busy and bustles. Everyday people go about their everyday business. Yet, there is something that lives within Birmingham. Something far more magic, than a city is mundane.
Brian is on the night bus, when he hears a voice call to him from the dark. Dave and his Lady Eleanor have a far from normal day on the canals. Linus and Gary might be friends on opposite football teams, but when half-time comes they have something in common.
Dale goes out for a Balti, and gets more than his dinner. A romance reader catches the attention of Eloise whilst in the city library.
A few people of Birmingham are sought out to do something special. To act as guardians to rather mysterious packages.
A city of a thousand trades. Birmingham is busy and bustles. Everyday people go about their everyday business. Yet, there is something that lives within Birmingham. Something far more magic, than a city is mundane.
Brian is on the night bus, when he hears a voice call to him from the dark. Dave and his Lady Eleanor have a far from normal day on the canals. Linus and Gary might be friends on opposite football teams, but when half-time comes they have something in common.
Dale goes out for a Balti, and gets more than his dinner. A romance reader catches the attention of Eloise whilst in the city library.
A few people of Birmingham are sought out to do something special. To act as guardians to rather mysterious packages.
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