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They say the world used to turn. They say that night would follow day in an endless dance. They say that dawn rose, dusk fell, and we worshiped both sun and stars.

That was a long time ago.

The dance has died. The world has fallen still. We float through the heavens, one half always in light, one half always in shadow. Like the moth of our forests, one wing white and the other black, we are torn.

My people are the fortunate. We live in daylight, blessed in the warmth of the sun. Yet across the line, the others lurk in eternal night, afraid... and alone in the dark.

I was born in the light. I was sent into darkness. This is my story.

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Moth -- a new fantasy novel.

DanielArenson.com/Moth

The new dragon book is here!

Their wings thudded. Their flames roared. Thousands of dragons, warriors of Requiem, soared through wind and darkness. Their cries rose in the night: for war, for fire, and for glory."

A Dawn of Dragonfire (Dragonlore, Book One) — a new, epic fantasy for fans of A Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings

The people of Requiem, an ancient kingdom, can grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Their hearts are noble, their wisdom great, their kingdom a land of beauty and peace.

This peace will soon burn. From the south, a fire rises. Birds of flame take flight. The phoenixes soar, beasts of heat and wrath, large as dragons and cruel as wildfire. Their purpose is one: destroy the land of dragons.

Requiem's dragons have defeated countless enemies. Their claws are sharp and their flames bright. But how can they fight the phoenixes, creatures woven of sunfire itself?
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In 2011, the Song of Dragons trilogy introduced readers to mythical Requiem. Today, after 100,000 copies sold, a new dawn rises. Dragonlore returns to Requiem with an epic story—for both new readers and old fans—of blood, steel, and dragonfire.

A new epic fantasy series begins. Requiem Fire, my new fantasy series, tells a story of blood, steel, and dragonfire.

BOOK ONE: BLOOD OF REQUIEM

Long ago stood the kingdom of Requiem, a land of men who could grow wings and scales, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. Requiem ruled the sky.

But Dies Irae, a tyrant leading an army of griffins, hunted Requiem's people, burned their forests, and shattered their temples. Requiem fell. This ancient land now lies in ruin, its halls crumbled, its cries silenced, its skeletons littering the burned earth.

In the wilderness, a scattering of survivors lives in hiding. The griffins still hunt them, and every day promises death. Will Requiem's last children perish in exile... or once more become dragons and fly to war?

You can learn more about Blood of Requiem at DanielArenson.com.

Flaming Dove received its 20th Amazon review--for five stars.

Here's a quote: "The author excels at taking you deep within the characters and making them real. All have vulnerabilities, joys and sorrows. And Laila, poor sad Laila, an outcast all her life; so much inner conflict and torment.... This is actually a very well-written book which not only entertains, it makes you think. I read the last chapters feeling stunned by the twists and surprises. Now I'm off to find more of Arenson's books."

You can read the full review on Flaming Dove's product page: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004089EPA

I'm interviewed today at author Jaidis Shaw's blog. I talk about my fantasy novel Flaming Dove, storytelling, and cookies. Take a look:

http://junipergrove.wordpress.com/201...

Dark fantasy novel Flaming Dove received two new reviews.

Book reviewer Misty Baker of KindleObsessed.com gave Flaming Dove five stars. Here are quotes from her review:

"Having read (and reviewed) Arenson’s work before I was almost certain I would enjoy it. I am no stranger to fantasy (duh) and Arenson (more than most) has a genuinely unique way of storytelling, but even with the expected rapture, the quick reading, and unwillingness to put my Kindle down what I didn’t expect was to: gasp, sigh, grit my teeth, cuss my Kindle and cry.

This was not just a story about an emotionally lost half-breed girl. It’s was more than epic battles and avenging angels. It was the discovery of ones self, the inner battle between good and evil. It was about accepting our fates, understanding our future, and blazing our own paths to happiness… regardless of our ancestry. This was a story about choosing your own way of life.

Now... I’m sure your next question is “Misty, how in the hell can you wrap all of that up in 294 pages?” and to that I say “It’s simple.” Perfectly executed inner dialogue. Off the charts characterization, and battles so intense that even the smallest of deaths left a dent in the reader’s armor. If there were flaws I failed to notice. If there were holes, I must have taken a different path, because to me... “Flaming Dove” is what a fantasy novel should strive to be."

You can read Misty's full review of Flaming Dove here: http://www.kindleobsessed.com/book-ra...

Author Debra Martin also reviewed Flaming Dove on her book review blog. Here is a quote from her review:

"Without spoiling the ending, I will say that the climax is exciting and unexpected. Everything you want in a novel. This book is a fun read, but on a deeper level it makes you think--nothing is purely black or white, good or evil, it’s much more complicated than that. It takes a talented author to make you ponder these things long after you finish the book. I highly recommend “Flaming Dove” and look forward to reading more books by Mr. Arenson."

You can read Deb's full review of Flaming Dove here: http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/2...

Learn more about Flaming Dove here: http://DanielArenson.com/DarkFantasyN...

Thanks for reading,

Daniel