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Cornwall: the magical county of origin

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I take great joy in introducing the uninitiated traveller to the delights of Cornwall, Britain’s most magicl county and the point of origin for the Changeling Trilogy.

We were in Porthleven and The Lizard again recently and visited the Witchcraft Museum (Museum of Witchcraft and Magic) where much of the inspriration for the series took flight. It’s the greatest spcae for exploring the ancient lore, in my view, and even beats Salem and similar dedicated spaces on account of its breadth, authenticity and journey through witchcraft, nestling in magical Boscastle, haunt of many a Sea Witch down the centuries.

Coverack is, of course, the site of much of the action in the series and it’s not surprising that it plays such a prominent rle, not least because the first book was largely written there. Coverack was the site of an ancient Bronze Age settlement and a walk along its coastal paths soaked in the heady scent of ancient apple and wild garlic is the surest way of spotting the little folk in the hedgerows as they eternally chase the darker shadows cast by more malevolent residents.

Boof Fairy book drop in Coverack

Perhaps you’ve heard of Mousehole, where the famous Mousehole Cat once defied a storm that was starving is residents? The locals still celebrate this feat in their stargazey pie and in the magical lights that fill the harbour at Christmas.

However, a favourite place of ours is Kynance Cove. It was once one of Cornwall’s best kept secrets, a series of beaches and caves that could easily feature in a pirate’s dream of the South Pacific, but proudly light up the tip of the county’s tail. How many children have visited in the hope of glancing a glimpse of Savannah’s Crustal Cave or maybe even catching the heroic mermaid at play with her dolphin companions, Moonstone necklace shining like a star?

Kynance Cover: Savannah’s home

If you’ve visited Cornwall this Summer, then why not re-visit the Changeling Trilogy to re-trace the steps of your holiday in the enchanted county? It will transport you straight back there? But if you haven’t yet, then read all about it in the Legend of the Lost and start planning who and where you’ll visit first this time next year when the long WInter wanes?

*If you’re on Facebook, why not join the group dedicated to the Changeling Trilogy?

The Ends of the Earth book II

Exciting News: the sequel launches

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Ends of the Earth, the second book in the changeling saga and the sequel to Legend of the Lost launches this weekend.

An exciting new partnership with independent publisher Green Cat , based in Derbyshire (which also happens to be the source of many of the names of the characters in Legend of the Lost), has meant that we have printed the second run of Legend of the Lost (revised edition) and have signed to complete the first three books.

As you can see, the iconic purple of Book 1 gives way to this firebrand gold design reflecting the ongoing struggles of the ancient Cornish Trelgathwin family as they battle the physical and behavioural pandemic that threatens the family and all they hold dear.

Once again, the human, animal and Fae kingdoms entwine, however the settings expand, as the title implies, to exciting pastures new where a diverse array of new allies wait and evil takes on many different forms.

Hopefully this sequel will be as well recieved by multiple generations as Legend of the Lost has been.

Green Cat will be offering a range of bulk buying and other deals for those who would like to purchase both books in the new design or to catch up on the series to date. Do check in with them.

The entire series is now live on Amazon and all the usual outlets in hard and soft versions. And, signed and dedicated copies can be requested from Ian, by dropping us a line via the contact page.

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News Update: Competition winner and more…..

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The changeling saga has attracted a solid and loyal fan base since Legend of the Lost, the first book in the series was launched. As a result we were delighted to offer one of the fans of the series the chance to win a very special prize.

Book II, The Ends of the Earth is part-based in Southern Africa as well as the ancestral home of the special changeling family, Cornwall. We tasked our readers to come up with a suitable name for one of the African animals and after some lovely and very creative suggestions, we’re pleased to announce that the winners were Suzannah Archibald and her family, who came up with a very imaginative name for one of the animal sentinels, having researched the Namibian dialect.

The Ends of the Earth is currently in production, ready for Christmas so keep an eye on the Green Cat shop and Amazon. Competition winners Suzannah and family will receive a special acknowledgement in the book, as well as a signed copy.

We’ll also be announcing the winning name suggested by the children a little closer to the release date (we don’t want to spoil the surprise).

Huge thanks to the many of you who entered. We loved them all, but there had to be a winner and it was perhaps fated that Suzannah and family hail from…..Porthleven, Cornwall, where, of course, our adventure begins.

Keep your eyes peeled for the second edition of Legend of the Lost, which has just been re-released with a chilling fresh cover.

First edition copies of the book with the iconic purple cover are still available (if you’re quick) from the Book Guild shop and direct from Amazon who are currently having a sale and, of course, you can now buy the edition with the fab new cover there too, as the rest of the trilogy will now be printed by our new publishing partner.

If you don’t already, please do follow us on twitter where, if you help share the word and re-tweet the pinned tweet you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a signed copy of the first edition of the first book.

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As if by magic!

Legend of the Lost A Family Saga

As the first batch of books take flight, heading to their new owners by more traditional means, we’re pleased to announce that some will be arriving with the aid of  magical  support.

If you happen to live or be visiting one of the very special coastal locations mentioned in Legend of the Lost, the first in the trilogy, you could be in for quite a surprise.

Book fairies are on their way to select locations with samples of the first edition as gifts for a lucky few readers. Yes. Really.

But before the more “rough and tumble” among you start complaining that fairies aren’t your thing, well remember, these are changelings, fighting faerie folk on a mission to save the planet with spears, swords, spells and bows. They’re also supported by an army of cut-throat pirates and all manner of beasts fierce and foul.

So keep your eyes peeled for a bit of local magic, especially if you live somewhere near the Lizard Coast…!!!

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