Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wandmaker - Amber Kell Birthday Bash!

All right, ladies and gentlemen! I mentioned earlier today that I was going to feature a portion of the awesome story, Wandmaker, by the lovely and talented Amber Kell, and here you go! For her birthday, Amber has been sharing installments of the story on different blogs all through the month of November, giving readers a chance to follow it as it progress.

I'm a guest on Amber's blog today, also, where I shared about one of my favorite birthdays and am offering a title from my backlist in ebook, winner's choice of title, so be sure to stop over there for a chance to win!

I'm very pleased to be a part of the birthday celebration! Hope you had a great birthday, Amber!



Wandmaker


They gathered their things and headed downstairs to get some food. The knights were waiting for them. They sent Cebrus and Silvan amused glances.
“Sit,” Silvan pointed toward an empty seat.
Cebrus sat down with a glare at the prince.
“You don’t want food?” Silvan asked innocently.
“I want to not be treated like your dog,” Cebrus snarled.
“Don’t be ridiculous I’m really nice to my dogs.” Silvan smiled.
Cebrus waited until Silvan turned his back to grab the pitcher of water then beaned him in the back of the head with a roll.
“Hey?” Silvan spun around.
“What I’m just a disobedient puppy?” Cebrus fluttered his lashes at Silvan and the knights burst into laughter.
“We’re heading to the Dragon Breath Islands,” Silvan announced.
The knights groaned.
“Isn’t there an actual dragon there?” Meliv asked.
Cebrus nodded. “Rumor states that’s why the tree I’m looking for grows there. It needs the volcanic ash to grow. The heat of the magma attracts the dragon.”
“We’ll need to chart a boat in order to get to the isles,” Silvan said.
“I get seasick,” Meliv complained.
“We’ll get you a bucket,” Silvan replied.
“Thanks.” If looks could kill the crown prince would’ve toppled over dead.

It took them three days to reach the ocean. The only available ship was a questionable barge with a surly captain.
“Dragon Breath Island? Why would you want to go there?” The man who called himself Captain Renwy had the weathered skin of someone who lived his life on the water.
“I’m looking for a tree,” Cebrus offered.
Renwy looked around. “And you can’t find one here?”
“A specific tree,” Cebrus qualified. “I think it only grows on the island.”
Renwy rubbed his chin. “I don’t know about any trees but a dragon’ll kill you all the same.”
“Can we rent your boat or not?” Silvan asked, his temper all but crackling the air around them.
Renwy nodded. “I’ll charge you extra for your stupidity. Heading toward the islands with known dangers isn’t the mark of smart men.”
“Of course,” Cebrus said. “Or I could fix your wand. I see you have mostly weather and water magic but your wand is at the end of its life.”
“You’re a wand maker?” Renwy asked.
“Yep.” Cebrus nodded.
“And you can fix my wand?” Renwy confirmed.
“Well, I’ll actually have to replace it but it’ll be like new,” Cebrus promised.
A few minutes later they were sailing along with a happy captain waving a new black wand.

58 comments:

  1. Being a wandmaker does have some really helpful advantages.

    Thanks for the next installment Amber. I hope this means that you are on the mend and feeling better!

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  2. Welcome back.
    I hope you were able to enjoy some of your birthday.
    Lillian

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  3. ok that was funny!!!

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  4. I was happy to see a new installment today - I hope you are feeling better!

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  5. Awesome!!!! Can't wait to meet the dragon!

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  6. Can't wait to see what happens next!

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  7. Lol. Ok I think I love the Captain of the ship.

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  8. Keep it coming, I can't wait to see what happens when you reach the island. I hope you are feeling better Amber.

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  9. Well, technically, it is new. I love the 'extra charge for stupidity', Amber!

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  10. Dragon Breath Island...so ominous...

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  11. I would have beaned Silvan on the head with the water jug...jes sayin'...:P

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  12. Loving this story and yet I am anxious to get back to the dragon groomer. Hope you are feeling better Amber and thanks for hosting SJ.

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  13. Yay!! Can't wait for tomorrow.

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  14. new wand will get you everywhere :-)

    ~Amanda V

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  15. I can imagine a crusty old captain waving his new wand around like a kid.

    I hope you are feeling better Amber... Thanks for hosting today S.J.

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  16. Man, being a wandmaker definitely has its perks. Can't wait to see what happens on the island!

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  17. That was great. I love the attitude. Sparks!!

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  18. I hope you're feeling better.

    Great installment!

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  19. Silvan had that coming... luckily it was just bread... ;-)

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  20. Thanks for posting the next section!

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  21. so much anticipation How exciting love it!

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  22. So glad to see the latest installment. Hope that means you are on the mend.

    SJ, thanks bunches for hosting.

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  23. That is funny. Free trip for new wand.

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  24. Thanks Amber - I do hope you're feeling better now!

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  25. Like this change of events, what's going to happen on the island?

    Will Dragon Groomer come back soon?

    Thanks for introducing some new authors to me, I always love to read new works.

    mangagirl

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  26. Hope you feel better now. And I can't wait for them to get to the island.

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  27. well that is one way to use the batter system to your advantage. cant wait to meet the dragon.

    Nikid
    nrdriscoll@aol.com

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  28. Loved the bread roll incident, that had me chuckling away :-)

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  29. I hope you feel better!

    I can't wait to meet this dragon :)! Seems like things are about to get hot

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  30. can't wait to see what happen when they reach the island and wonder if Cebrus will find his tree... Thao

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  31. Don't you wish you could charge a stupidity fee in real life?

    Brandi

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  32. Another great installment, love that Wandmaker :)

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  33. Hope your feeling better, great installment.

    dracolady
    brady-mary@sbcglobal.net

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  34. I Hope you r feeling better. :) you know why Silvan is in a temper right :) Because he agrees with the Captain. lol Thank you for having us over today :)

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  35. The question is... is a new wand worth a ship. Ships and dragons don't seem like they are beneficially compatible but ashes and dragons have a lot in common.

    Cebrus is one spoiled little wand maker. He gets what he wants for the cost of doing what he probably would anyway. It is a good thing that Silvan has a new, very good and efficient wand which happens to be courtesy of ... hmmm Maybe Cebrus isn't quite as naively fool-hardy as he seems. He's crafty with tools.

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  36. A new wand, he got a good deal.
    Feel better soon. :)

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  37. Wow a new wand for him got him a good deal with yhe captain. I bet his pronce os proud. Hehehe.

    Deborah H
    Deborahhansen52@yahoo.com

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  38. I like smart-alecky Renwy. Hope you're feeling better, Amber! (Oh, and the pumpkin cheesecake in ROSE'S HEAVENLY CAKES is *amazing*--no spice at all, but rich and with lovely hints of caramel on top. Time-consuming to make, for sure, but I think you're entitled to get someone to bake one for you!)

    vitajex(at)aol(Dot)com

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  39. Yay Cebrus. . poor Meliv. . glad the captain isn't surly anymore. .

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  40. glad to see 'em setting off on an adventure.. with dragons! =DDD

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  41. looking forward to the next installment.

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  42. Ah excited to see this adventure!!! lol.. <3

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  43. Yay, another installment. :) I hope you're feeling better.

    Thanks SJ and Amber.

    -berryblu

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  44. Welcome back Amber. I hope you are doing better. love the playfulness Cerbus is showing.

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  45. Maybe if more people charged a stupidity fee the world would work better hmmmm. Loving the story :)

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  46. Can't wait for the next installment.

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  47. Ahhh.... Happy to have our Amber back in fine form!!

    Helpful to have a wand maker on a trip.. saves on the price tag.. LOL
    Now.. about this dragon?

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  48. Amber, I just have to say I this is the best series I hate that the month is ending!!
    Isn't it nice how he can fix every thing up and now dragons can't wait!!

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  49. Silvan deserved being beaned in the back of the head, lol. Good for your Cebrus :)

    penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. oooohhh I wonder if there will be a dragon waiting for them and if these two will finally find a balance in their relationship. *grins*

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  51. I loved the food fight, but imagining the captain waving around his wand was hysterical!

    megamiet@yahoo.com

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  52. Where can I find me a Wand Maker!! These guys are beyond useful. Make mine hetero! Lol

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