Balphrahn Series
Welcome to Balphrahn!
Balphran is a world of
epic fantasy and magic, the realm of Slan at its center, where because of an ancient curse, women ride dragons but can't perform magic. While men are terrified of dragons.
BP: Wendy, tell us a little bit more about your series.
W: Initially, I thought I would do a series of short stories which I would release as a serial and later compile into an anthology. I chopped the short stories into scenes and novelized them, changed names to make them more fantasy-like, and reworked the entire structure. Currently, there are three novels planned. However, the short story idea didn’t completely die. I’ve written and published the first prequel (Fire And Water), and I am planning more.
Fire and Water
A PREQUEL TO DAWN BEFORE THE DARK - A BALPHRAHN SHORT STORY
Fire dragons and dragon riders fly patrol over Slan, a land in the heart of Balphrahn, protecting their homeland, keeping the peace. In the distant past men and women alike could ride dragons and perform magic, but now, because of an ancient curse, men have an inherited a terror of
Dawn Before the Dark
BALPHRAHN SERIES BOOK 1
Praised by both Tosca Lee and Kathy Tiers, this anthology of fourteen speculative fiction stories by Christian authors shines in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal genres. Featuring Kerry Nietz's "Graxin," this collection has something for every speculative fiction fan.
Awakening in the Dark
BALPHRAHN SERIES BOOK 2
Everyone thought the trouble was over, but Tanwen and Briant weren’t convinced. They were right to be concerned.
The Seers have warned of a darkness sweeping over Slan, but those in leadership underestimate the threat until it arrives on their doorstep.
Red Sky in Mourning
BALPHRAHN SERIES BOOK 3
Slan is in turmoil, and the
dragons and their riders are being
hunted.
The enemy is a step ahead of them at every turn, and the future of Balphrahn hangs in the balance.
Will they beat back the darkness, or will their mourning go on forever?
Wendy Blanton
Wendy Blanton has been writing since she learned to string words into sentences. She is a U. S. Air Force veteran with a long and eclectic resume. In addition to writing, she tells Celtic folk tales at Scottish festivals and other venues.
When she's not mired in stories of one form or another, she enjoys reading, camping, gardening, and drinking coffee.
She lives in St. Louis, MO with her husband and three geriatric cats.
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You can also follow her work in her Facebook group: Coffee with Dragons
