While Prince Darius and Lady Eemya are in Berush awaiting the birth of their first child, trouble is brewing elsewhere. In Eemya's absence, Lydima leaves her former, pleasure-seeking life behind and battles disease, cares for orphans and stands up against the evils of human trafficking with the help of Lord Yoused. Will earning respect as a leader be as hard as learning to value herself? Can she be persuaded she is deserving of love?The Cerecians are concocting even more devious weapons, and Stelan is caught up in a dangerous mission from which he may not return alive. Peril, intrigue, and romance abound in this second installment of The Edge of the Sword!
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. One of the first books I remember reading was a Wonder Book version of Cinderella. It was in the reading station in my kindergarten class, and I loved the illustrations. I would pick that book out every time, so my teacher finally removed it from the shelf to force me to expand my horizons. Now I have my own copy.Another book that influenced me very early on was Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World. It told a story of two creative painters who painted a mural of a large sun inside someone's house. I thought the idea was genius, so I drew a large sunshine on my wall with crayon. It was scrubbed off, but I continued to have a desire to express myself artistically.In middle school, I enjoyed writing, and my English teacher told me I would write a book someday. I loved to read, sometimes reading late into the night. When not reading, I was making up stories in my head for my own amusement, but I never wrote them down. I was more interested in drawing and painting than writing. I have since painted numerous works of art, including some very large outdoor murals.Over the years, I have had a lot of trouble with insomnia. I had heard that if you write down your ideas, it will enable you to go to sleep. That didn't help, but I did end up writing some complete novels! Recently, I was diagnosed with narcolepsy, and understanding my sleep patterns, along with scheduling a nap during the day, has greatly improved my quality of life. The line between dreaming and wakefulness for me is often blurred, and some of my ideas come straight from my dreams. Others are worked out while I'm lying in bed unable to sleep.My goal is to write entertaining and exciting stories packed with danger, adventure, and romance, that are also uplifting and heart-warming. The characters face difficulties, endure trials, and make mistakes, but everything is resolved into a happy ending. I hope you enjoy my stories and characters as much as I do!
