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The Challenge Graphic Novel by @KimHeadlee #newrelease

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Author Kim Headlee is excited about her new release, a graphic novel:
The Challenge, episode 1: Dilemmas & Deliberation.

Challenge Part 1The gauntlet is thrown.
One must die.
Refusal is not an option.

Challenge 1 coverThe Challenge
Graphic Novel Episode 1: Dilemmas and Deliberation
A Dragon’s Dove Chronicles Novella
Story by Kim Headlee
Art and Storyboard by Wendy Carey

Arthur the High King is captive of Gyan’s longtime enemy, the Saxon warrior-princess Camilla, who through the black arts may have enlisted a demon to aid in attaining her revenge. Though the passion that had colored the early years of Gyan’s marriage to Arthur was still celebrated in song across the land, myriad problems had driven a wedge between them. These days, Gyan wasn’t singing.

When Camilla issues her challenge for a to-the-death fight for crown and king, Gyan’s duty, loyalty, and honor are put to the test.

She can forfeit the duel, her crown… and the joyless life that crown has come to represent. Or she can risk her life and perhaps her very soul for the sake of a man who may no longer love her.

Gyan’s first challenge lies in determining the right path to take.

On sale now via Amazon!

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Kim is running a giveaway for an e-copy of Dawnflight!
To enter, click HERE.

Are you a graphic novel fan? I’ve only read a few, but I did enjoy them.

Linda

Last Port of Call: Guernsey & Sark Island #TuesdayTravels

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Tuesday Travel buttonOur last port of call on the UK cruise was Guernsey in the Channel Islands, and we chose the excursion to Sark Island. We had to take a tender from the ship to Peter Port, capital of Guernsey, then a ferry ride to Sark Island. Once there, we walked through the welcome arch and waited for a shuttle pulled by a tractor up a very steep hill, as there are no cars allowed on the island, only tractors and horse-drawn vehicles.

welcome sign

Sark Island has two claims to fame: it’s the only privately owned island in the Channel Islands and it was the first ever Dark Sky Island. In 1565 Helier de Carteret received a grant of the island from Queen Elizabeth I. Prior to that, the island had been a haven for pirates. Carteret recruited forty families to join him, one requirement being that the head of the family had to own a firearm to protect the island from pirates. For centuries, Sark was ruled as a fiefdom, but now has an elected ruling council. Like the other Channel Islands, Sark was occupied by the Germans during World War II and artillery from the period is on display.

artillery

After wandering a bit, we took a ride in a horse-drawn carriage to the Seigneurie to tour the lovely formal gardens. Everything seemed to grow in profusion, and the hydrangeas were especially lovely.

garden
Blue Hydrangea

Our driver-guide told us a bit about the history of Sark, and also explained that it was the first Dark Sky Island, part of the Dark Sky Preserve. This is typically an island or park which is kept free of artificial light pollution to promote astronomy. I wish we could have spent the night there, as it has been a very long time since I’ve seen a truly starry sky. There is way too much light pollution here in Southern California, not to mention the fog and overcast skies that are typical in a beach area. Apparently, the only one in California is Death Valley National Park. I guess a trip there is called for.

Sark Coast

In late afternoon, we made our way back to the ferry and the cruise ship. I’d like to return to the Channel Islands some day and properly see Guernsey and Jersey as well as spending a night on Sark, staring up at the sky.

Can you see the stars where you live?

Linda