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Magic City Blues #0.5
Walking Wind
Before arriving in Birmingham, Alabama, Jaehyun, traveled across the world for centuries. As the Lord of Wind, he arrived in Gojoseon, now known as Korea, to establish and help the humans of the land with the son of the heavens, Hwanung, and three other Lords.
As time passed, his relationship with Hwanung became strained. Eventually, he was cursed and expelled from the kingdom.
He's traveled the world hoping to make amends and finally pass on to the next existence. His journey leads him to Killian Hart. Is helping Killian his final task to redeem his place in the heavens? Can he clear his name? Or is Jaehyun destined to wander the earth forever?
His journey from banishment to Birmingham is told in Walking Wind, a prequel to the Magic City Blues series.
As time passed, his relationship with Hwanung became strained. Eventually, he was cursed and expelled from the kingdom.
He's traveled the world hoping to make amends and finally pass on to the next existence. His journey leads him to Killian Hart. Is helping Killian his final task to redeem his place in the heavens? Can he clear his name? Or is Jaehyun destined to wander the earth forever?
His journey from banishment to Birmingham is told in Walking Wind, a prequel to the Magic City Blues series.
77 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2023
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About the author
Kimbra Swain
74 books332 followersFrom early in life Kimbra Swain was indoctrinated in the ways of geekdom. Raised on Star Wars, Tolkien, Superheroes and Voltron, she found herself immersed in a world of imagination. She started writing in high school, and completed her English degree from the University of Alabama in 2003.
Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
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Her writing is influenced by a gamut of authors including Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, Timothy Zahn, Kathy Reichs, Kevin Hearne and Jim Butcher.
Born and raised in Alabama, Kimbra still lives there with her husband and 5 year old daughter. When she isn't reading or writing, she plays PC games, makes jewelry and builds cars.
Please visit my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Also if you sign up for the newsletter at my website to receive a FREE book: www.kimbraswain.com
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August 28, 2023
We learn a lot about Jae’s past in this story. The different entities that cross Jae’s path are interesting. I loved how the tigers were introduced. We get to meet Jiyeon. I hope there is more time spent on her story when the second book comes out. She is an intriguing character. Jae spent the first book worrying about her. I’d like some closure for them. Maybe there could be a short story about her early life. She obviously has spirit and strength since she was able to beat her curse.
Back to Jae. The first book didn’t really go into Jae’s powers. I hope that we get some ghosts for him to help. Also having some random animals would be nice. Of course Killian is the main character, so it will have to be small bits here and there. That is one of the drawbacks of writing first-person narratives. You’re stuck with only one point of view. I have had authors switched back and forth between them, but it gets confusing after a while.
I was surprised that a prequel came out before the first book. I hadn’t looked at the publication dates and just assumed that this book was released after the “Breaking Point” so I read that one first. Truthfully it didn’t matter over all. The Jae we get in the series isn’t around until later in the book. There was a lightness to the character that surprised me. Being cursed could have filled him with misery and loathing. Instead he was still able to laugh and see the good in others. Even people who don’t intend to read the “Magic City Blues” series should be able to enjoy this.
Back to Jae. The first book didn’t really go into Jae’s powers. I hope that we get some ghosts for him to help. Also having some random animals would be nice. Of course Killian is the main character, so it will have to be small bits here and there. That is one of the drawbacks of writing first-person narratives. You’re stuck with only one point of view. I have had authors switched back and forth between them, but it gets confusing after a while.
I was surprised that a prequel came out before the first book. I hadn’t looked at the publication dates and just assumed that this book was released after the “Breaking Point” so I read that one first. Truthfully it didn’t matter over all. The Jae we get in the series isn’t around until later in the book. There was a lightness to the character that surprised me. Being cursed could have filled him with misery and loathing. Instead he was still able to laugh and see the good in others. Even people who don’t intend to read the “Magic City Blues” series should be able to enjoy this.
May 28, 2023
Awesome read
Even though we had to wait a couple days longer for this novella, it was definitely worth it. Dare I say this but it may be one of the best stories Kimbra has written. It takes a lot for me to say that but it's true.
This was not done in her normal style of writing and honestly I think that may be part of why the story was so good. I loved the back story and how everything was laid out so you got the full picture with all the when, where, why's.
I think it could have been a little longer maybe a chapter more or 3, LOL. And also to let us know what happened to the fox turned human and the 2 tigers - aka the dream team.
Awesome read!
Even though we had to wait a couple days longer for this novella, it was definitely worth it. Dare I say this but it may be one of the best stories Kimbra has written. It takes a lot for me to say that but it's true.
This was not done in her normal style of writing and honestly I think that may be part of why the story was so good. I loved the back story and how everything was laid out so you got the full picture with all the when, where, why's.
I think it could have been a little longer maybe a chapter more or 3, LOL. And also to let us know what happened to the fox turned human and the 2 tigers - aka the dream team.
Awesome read!
July 14, 2023
Strange Beginnings
Short but interesting tale that Introduces us to Korean mythos. This was my first exposure to the Korean pantheon and I found the author's ability to blend the tale into modern verse interesting. This tale hints at blending even more pantheon together in the future, that should make for an intriguing story.
Short but interesting tale that Introduces us to Korean mythos. This was my first exposure to the Korean pantheon and I found the author's ability to blend the tale into modern verse interesting. This tale hints at blending even more pantheon together in the future, that should make for an intriguing story.
June 5, 2023
Surprising take from a very different perspective.
Wow, Korean pantheon mixed with other influences to form a very interesting introduction to our hero. Spanning ages, spanning fables and mythologies, and spanning realms. This is a tantilizing novella. Can't wait for more.
Wow, Korean pantheon mixed with other influences to form a very interesting introduction to our hero. Spanning ages, spanning fables and mythologies, and spanning realms. This is a tantilizing novella. Can't wait for more.
June 22, 2023
Lots of background!
This was a good story but I really struggled with all the strange characters and unknown titles. Also unsure of the pronunciations. Finally got to my comfort level with Killion and the gang!
This was a good story but I really struggled with all the strange characters and unknown titles. Also unsure of the pronunciations. Finally got to my comfort level with Killion and the gang!
July 10, 2023
Another mythos added
For a novella serving as a prequel for a new series, this was fun quick read. Bringing in Korean mythology is a fun change of pace. Hopefully this will lead to a fun Killean story.
For a novella serving as a prequel for a new series, this was fun quick read. Bringing in Korean mythology is a fun change of pace. Hopefully this will lead to a fun Killean story.
May 27, 2023
can’t wait
What a teaser this was. Lots of groundwork laid for the series and lots of anticipation awaiting the coming release.
What a teaser this was. Lots of groundwork laid for the series and lots of anticipation awaiting the coming release.
May 29, 2023
Enjoyed the shorts
Liked the short stories and the different creatures and legends that were encountered on the journey. Hope he and Killian make a good team
Liked the short stories and the different creatures and legends that were encountered on the journey. Hope he and Killian make a good team
June 30, 2023
The life of Jae
Jaeyune was the Korean God of the wind. Other gods were jealous of him, so he lost his kingdom and had to travel around helping people.
Jaeyune was the Korean God of the wind. Other gods were jealous of him, so he lost his kingdom and had to travel around helping people.
January 1, 2024
A great background story about the Lord of Wind and how he came to be in Alabama.
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