New Blog from the Characters of "The Rock of Realm"

Announcing the character's blog from the young adult fantasy novel, "The Rock of Realm," by Lea Schizas.

The characters go haywire on their creator, open up their own blog and now she's terrified what they are going to reveal. Talk about insanity!!!

They're calling their blog Rock Kingdom's Citizens.

Can you please go in there and talk some sense to Pops and Jinx? at http://rockofrealm.blogspot.com/

Leave them a note, tell them to please stop arguing. Their creator is afraid Butch is going to bite these two oddball characters and then what is she going to do for Book Two?

Winner Announced - The Rock of Realm ebook

Congratulations to Carma - you have won the ebook of "The Rock of Realm," by Lea Schizas.

Carma, please contact me via email at dmcdine@optonline.net to claim your prize.

Thank you.

The Rock of Realm ~ Book Review

Hello All ~ Take the time out to read and comment on my book review of "The Rock of Realm," by Lea Schizas. By leaving a comment to enter a chance to win an e-book of "The Rock of Realm."

Thanks for stopping by!

Title: The Rock of Realm
Written by: Lea Schizas
Hardback: 242 pages
Ages: 12 and up
Publisher: Star Publish
ISBN: 1-932993-08-8 (Print Book)
ISBN: 1-932993-09-6 (E-Book)
Publication: March 31, 2005

Alexandra Stone, better known as Alex to her friends and family is like any fourteen year-old with concerns of what to do on a Friday night to babysitting responsibilities. The life Alex knows so well changes the day she recites a chant with her best friend, Sarah after being knocked on the head by a small pink rock. The chant is from her English teacher Mr. Ritchie’s book and before she realizes it Alex and Sarah are transported to a mystical world with her dog, Butch and his squirrel buddy, Pops.

“Glitter I toss, safely I will cross, into your realm it will lead, the rock I possess, evil digress, the Queen I am to thee.”

Their life in Greendale Park has vanished and they are shined upon by two moons in the starless night. From talking trees and animals they find themselves thrust into a mystical adventure where Alex is considered the “enchanted one” of royal lineage and must concur “Dread.” The decisions made along the way will test their friendship, trusting your instincts that, ‘things are not always what they appear’ and the endurance of family.

Lea Schizas intertwines two parallel worlds together with believable ease. The powerfulness of “The Rock of Realm,” will leave you wanting more. You will route for Alex and Sarah and their counterparts from the onset. Cheers to Lea Schizas for a well crafted flight through the fantasy world. To learn more about Ms. Schizas visit her at: http://leaschizaseditor.com/.

Congratulations...Winner Selected!

Congratulations to Kim....she is the lucky winner of the e-book, The Rock of Realm, by Lea Schizas.

Please stop back on Monday, February 11th when I will post my book review of The Rock of Realm.

To enter and possibly win the e-book of The Rock of Realm...leave a comment/question for Lea.

Guest Author: Lea Schizas

Please join me in welcoming author, Lea Schizas today! She'll be floating around today...so please don't hesitate to ask her any questions that you may have...she'll be happy to answer them.

Lea shares with us today as to What Inspires Her:

There's nothing greater than knowing children and young adults are inspired by my words, entertained by my characters, and learn a lesson from within my penned words.

Being a mother of five, I'm only too aware of this age levels nature, such as their curiosity, their dialogue, their need to prod for answers, their sneakiness, vows to be good and then forget those vows. I use all of these characteristics in several of my characters to bring the realistic side to them.

When I came up with the idea for my young adult fantasy/adventure, The Rock of Realm, I wanted characters that were distinct from each other.

Alexandra Stone is the main character: strong, discovers a secret that makes her wonder why her parents never told her, needs to carry the image of strength and bravery around her friends in order to keep their morale up while they search for a way back to their world.

Sarah Breckinridge is Alex's best friend: puts up a front of bravery but without Alex by her side, she cowers. She draws her own strenght from Alex.

Butch is the hero: a 110 pound German Shepherd who is not afraid to put his life on the line to protect Alex. Pops is Butch's best friend- he's a sneaky, humorous and sarcastic squirrel who takes pleasure in putting down Jinx. Jinx is the six-legged hamster, their guide in Rock Kingdom. Pops and Jinx have a love/hate relationship throughout the novel.

As you can see, each character above inspires different attributes we find in real life, and also each character brings a lesson to the reader.

So my inspiration is a deep love to offer children and young adults stories that will make them laugh, cry, grip the edge of their seat, and travel through my world, all the while learning something important hidden within my novels.

Guest Author ~ Lea Schizas, Award-winning author

Lea Schizas, the award-winning author of the Young Adult fantasy/adventure, The Rock of Realm, offers words of encouragement to new writers, and will be available for questions from readers and writers during her blog book tour to begin in February.

She’ll be offering one free eBook of The Rock of Realm to one lucky winner who leaves her a comment/question in each blog visited. For more information on The Rock of Realm or Lea Schizas, link here: http://leaschizaseditor.com/

Please stop back on February 4th...and ask her any questions that you may have.

Also, on February 11th surf on over to my website: http://www.donnamcdine.com/ to read my book review of, The Rock of Realm.