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Ishtar Watson

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http://EmberofaNewWorld.com

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EmberNewWorld

Genre

Historical Fiction, Gay and Lesbian, Fantasy

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Scott O'Dell
Piers Anthony
David Weber
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December 2014

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Ishtar Watson ⚧ lives in the state of Virginia, USA with their super smart wife and three cats, Neko chan, Drizzt and Mu. Professionally, Ishtar is a computer programmer and systems analyst whose software is used around the world. When not at work, Ishtar spends much of the time in his home laboratory working on fun and exciting physics experiments involving gamma rays, lasers, and other such science.

Ishtar's fields of interest are quite varied, but include the following:

LGBTQ+ ⚧ Advocation
Programming (Java, JavaScript, C++, C, HTML, XHTML, CSS, VRML, x86ASM)
Nuclear Physics, primarily Gamma Spectrometry
Computational Physics
Geology, especially the study of radioactive minerals
Ancient European Cultures
Sci-fi and Fantasy
Quantum Entanglement o ...more

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How long did it take to write Ember of a New World? And why prehistoric?

Ishtar Watson Ember of a New World took me about 4-5 years to write, but a total of 15 years (if you count research, failed attempts, etc). This was my first novel,…moreEmber of a New World took me about 4-5 years to write, but a total of 15 years (if you count research, failed attempts, etc). This was my first novel, so there was a learning curve. One time consuming part was physically enacting nearly every technique or skill from the book. I made prehistoric clothing, learned to make and use tools from bone, wood, stone and leather. Spending that time helped me better describe the setting.

Ember of Life (book 2) took me about 1.5 years to write, though it is double the length. I have improved my writing technique since my first novel. My next Ember book looks like it will have taken a year to write.

I love prehistory. It is a fascinating time with a defined framework (e.g. types of houses made, foods eaten) but no known history. This allows for a wide open telling of tales. Also, I adore the setting.

Ember is based on a part of my own self (though she is way cooler than me). She let me explore new ways of thinking and being, whilst telling a story. There is also a component of personal history. Ember and Brig'dha are effectively my prehistoric ancestors. I am fascinated by this.(less)

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Ishtar Watson It would be too easy to say that my favorite fiction couple are Ember and Brig'dha (from my own books), though it is true.

Outside of my own books, I h…moreIt would be too easy to say that my favorite fiction couple are Ember and Brig'dha (from my own books), though it is true.

Outside of my own books, I have always liked the odd love between Aliisza the alufiend (half succubus) and Pharaun Mizzrym (dark elf mage). I love their uncommon personalities and their inhuman interactions. This occurs within the War of the Spider Queen series by: Richard Baker, Paul S. Kemp, Richard Lee Byers, Philip Athans, Lisa Smedman.

I especially like Lisa Smedman's work.(less)

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Average rating: 4.32 · 28 ratings · 7 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Ember of a New World 4.05 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2014 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ember of Ashes (Ember of a New World #3) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ember Book 4 Update

Hello folks!

I am in the middle of writing a six book series at the moment, but I haven't forgotten Ember. As I work on this fantasy series, I've been slowly developing what I think will be a great plot for a fourth Ember book. I was very pleased with the way the story turned out at the end of book 3, but I think at least one more journey is needed.

I will keep you up-to-date as the story begins to Read more of this blog post »

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The Seafarer's Kiss (Seafarer Duology Book 1)

by Julia Ember (Goodreads Author)

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Sister of the Sun (Ancient Tahiti #2)

by Clare Coleman (Goodreads Author)

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Ishtar Watson said: " A wonderful story worth every penny! Hard to put down, this book is responsible for my lack of sleep recently. A definite must!

Sister of the sun is a beautiful novel and a wonderful sequel to the book, Daughter of the Reef. The main character is a st ...more "

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Ember of a New World

by Tom Watson

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