Growing up, I was captivated by stories of heroes who weren’t perfect—characters who faced the darkness within yet still found a way to the light. Perhaps it was a memory, a promise, or even a desire for revenge. The Dandelion Chronicles series was born from my desire to tell such a tale. I wanted to create an epic world where the journey toward healing and self-discovery is as thrilling as the battles fought on the outside.
The main character in the epic fantasy book A Land of Shadows and Moss must face such darkness. In this story, Kharis fights to hold onto the light amidst the bleakness surrounding her.
Imagine you’re a child, full of wonder and dreams. You want to play with friends, chase butterflies, and explore the gardens like a fairy, flitting from rose bush to rose bush. You run through the corridors, a wooden sword in hand, pretending to be a hero from ancient tales. All you want is to be like any other child. But no one lets you.
“You’re different,” they tell you.
“They won’t understand you,” they warn.
“They’re afraid of you,” they whisper.
As a child, you can’t help but wonder: What did you do to deserve this? Their harsh judgment isn’t based on your kind heart, strong character, or the innocence that shines through you. Instead, it’s all because of the demon sealed within you—a curse you can’t see, explain, or even understand.
What would you do if, because of this curse, they clipped your wings, silenced your voice, and shackled the little freedom you have? How do you rise above it?
What kinds of heroes resonate most with you? Do you prefer characters who are flawed and complex or unwaveringly good? I’d love to hear from you.
If stories of flawed characters rising to the challenge resonate with you, I invite you to embark on an adventure with A Land of Shadows and Moss. This epic fantasy novel follows Kharis, a heroine burdened by a family curse and haunted by a dark past.
Kharis is thrust into a world of trials that will test her resolve and moral compass. Anger and revenge tempt her to use her formidable magic, but kindness and justice will also become grounding forces. But which will win in the end? Will each trial reveal her strength and brilliance or her thirst for righteous revenge?
As you journey with Kharis through The Dandelion Chronicles series, you’ll discover a tale of courage, redemption, and transformation—an epic journey that tests the limits of the human spirit. I’m excited to share this epic adventure with you and look forward to the stories we’ll explore together.
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Thank you for joining me on this adventure. Your support means the world, and welcome to the worlds of Zahar and Hegra—where destiny calls and heroes rise.
Warm regards,
A.S.R. Gelpi
Fun fact: In the world of Zahar, the standard greeting is "Blessed be the earth and sun." The reply is always, "May they sustain us."
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