I love the original covers because they represent important symbols in the story. But, feedback indicates "They don't really tell you what kind of story it is." So...I'm trying out some new covers, which I also love because they're so fun! Which do you prefer? (Please post your vote in the comment section). Original Covers: … Continue reading Vote here! Which covers do you prefer?
Author: sallieolson
S.R. Olson lives in rural Minnesota with her two Miniature Pinschers. She has two daughters and three grand-daughters. She's been writing since she was a child and has had many articles published. She's new to online publishing and begs your patience while she figures all this stuff out!
Days of Chaos: Mya Tate lives in a peaceful world where everyone knows how to do magic—even her naughty little brother, Dillon. But then one day, the magic stops working... Prequel to the Quest of the Guardians series, Days of Chaos follows one family's experience of the events leading up to the opening scene of … Continue reading QotG Book Blurbs:
Brakyn pushed leaves into the corner with his snout, arranging them just-so before plopping down to rest. He shifted back and forth, burrowing into the pile until he was satisfied, then curled his long neck around his side and settled his head on his haunch. “Ahhhh…” he murmured, closing his eyes. He listened to the … Continue reading A Dragon Tale…
I am happy to report that Gust of Wind, Episode Three in the Quest of the Guardians series is now available! You can find it on the Quest of the Guardians website, Amazon, and other online book retailers (some are still processing the listing). Lost in the folds of time, Jakin has fallen into a … Continue reading Episode Three: Gust of Wind, NOW AVAILABLE!
“Here’s your damn baby-wipes, Twenty-Seven!” Jane stepped aside as her twin sister, Sue, barged into the house. Sue glared at Jane’s ratty robe. “Have you even taken a shower since we moved you in here?” “It burns,” Jane mumbled, sitting at the table. “It does not burn,” Sue snapped. “The plumber checked the settings on … Continue reading 2019 Halloween Tale: Twenty-Seven
It's hard to believe it's been so long since I last posted an update. It was not intentional, the days have just rushed by in a blur! But I want you all to know that the first draft of Gust of Wind is almost finished. There's about thirty scenes left to write and then I … Continue reading Where did the time go?
Decades ago, I lived in the south for about fifteen months while attending college. I rented this cute little two-story house that opened at ground level on both levels because it was built into a hill. It was small, but cozy, and sufficient for my needs. My two daughters took the bedrooms upstairs and I … Continue reading Slugs make progress, too…
Ellen pumped the handle five times, then watched as water filled the big kettle her mother had given her just before they’d left Boston. A family heirloom, she’d said. Give it to your children someday. Even though he’d stranded her in the middle of nowhere, Ellen was still grateful that Ethan had installed the pump … Continue reading Crazy Woman
It's been awhile since I posted a new blog post. Not because I haven't wanted to, but because there's this major distraction going on in my life that eats up all my time and energy and leaves me sleep deprived, too. I've had to get vicious about carving out a little writing time for myself, … Continue reading Progress Report…
With only nine work days left before my official Spring lay-off, I am already gearing up to get serious about writing the next Episode of the Quest: Gust of Wind. I've been sifting through weather websites and YouTube videos and Google Images, looking for weird, bizarre, unusual, and otherwise unfamiliar weather anomalies to ensure that … Continue reading We have favorable winds for the next episode of the Quest…
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