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Jeffrey L. Kohanek - YA/Fantasy Author
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The Buried Symbol (other topics)The Emblem Throne (other topics)
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My Books:
My first published series is The Runes of Issalia, an epic fantasy trilogy written to entertain teens and adults. The books are:
The Buried Symbol
The Emblem Throne
An Empire in Runes
SERIES OVERVIEW
• Categorized as Coming of Age fantasy, book one features a teen who discovers a lost magic and learns to harness it. In subsequent books, he and his friends become central figures in a quest to save humanity from extinction.
• The magic system is core to the series and is logic-based. You, as the reader, share in the discovery process and learn the capabilities and limits of the magic along with the main character.
• Secrets and conspiracies are critical elements of the overarching plotline
• Book one is written from a single POV, while other POVs are added in books two and three. The story is character-driven, with a small cast of main characters along with a wider group of supporting characters.
• It’s a zero-to-hero tale with the first book focused on the protagonists rise from nothing. I equate book I to a super hero origin tale, depicting how he gets his powers and sets the table for books two and three.
• The scope of the story expands quickly in the second book, leading up to an intense, 80-page long, final battle in the third book.
• While the antagonist is admittedly weak in book I (an entitled, spoiled brat with some psychological problems), the enemies featured in the second and third book are far more impressive.
• Lastly, my writing style tends to be straightforward with the goal to entertain (think Sanderson) rather than attempting flowery prose in hopes of astounding readers with poetic verse. There are exceptions where I weaved a bit in here and there when I felt compelled to do so.
HOWEVER:
• If you are all about grimdark, this series is NOT for you
• If you prefer you fantasy to be focused on romance, this book is not for you (there is romance, but it is a subplot and not the focus)
• If you seek out literary fiction with extravagant prose, this series is not for you
• If you seek traditional D&D/Tolkien settings/creatures, this series is not for you
ABOUT ME
I've been a lover of geek culture my entire life, even when it wasn't cool. I loved reading comic books as a child and even spent time creating my own as writer and illustrator.
My tastes later evolved to fantasy novels, of which I've read hundreds. Even today, I'm usually found wearing superhero, Star Wars, Nintendo, and Harry Potter gear. I might decide to grow up at some point if anyone can convince me that it's better than believing magic DOES exist. Until then, I'll continue to share the characters buried within me, and the adventures that they experience, with readers young and old.