Avatar for Herschel Shirley

Herschel Shirley

rank: 6018

Last week's position: 5996

first registered 10.08.10

last online 2 days ago

report abuse
about me

I'm over 50 years of age, active in my religion, a husband with four grown and married daughters, married over 40 years to the same woman, employed over 30 years in the construction industry, author of some poetry, short stories, and one full-length novel. The first chapter of that novel is published as runner-up in a British writer's magazine short-story contest circa 2005.

favourite books

Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Narnia series, almost anything written by Terry Brooks or Robert Jordan.

my websites

    

HarperCollins is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

Self-publish with CreateSpace

my books

Earth Reaver

Herschel Shirley

There is a deep secret in Iaedoria and the truth will either return the island continent to its former glory or destroy it.


Earth Reaver is the first in a multi-book series about Iaedoria, a large island continent that is home to several races including men and elves. A great catastrophic event in the distant past changed the face of Iaedoria both physically and spiritually.

A dark secret has been kept from all but a few and the truth, if revealed, will either restore the continent and its people to their former glory or cast the land into eternal civil war with magic as the main weapon and forces beyond the realm of either man or elf the combatants.

Hope is all but vanished when three talismen are discovered by three individuals destined to wield them for good in the struggle against an ancient powerful enemy to free and restore Iaedoria.

Will Earth Reaver, Heart Blade, and Hadden's Dagger be enough?

Bk 1 is done & partially posted.

Please don't back my book if you don't think it is worthy of publishing. I will reciprocate as I can, when I can with the caveat that I must also think your work is worthy of publishing whether I personally like it or not. I think that's fair.

 

The Jaded Throne

Herschel Shirley

The throne of the dragon must be protected at all costs, but that means the dragon must be protected at all costs. Can Fyn'Glyndeor succeed?


The magic of the realm is wrought in the magical beast that few know anything about. But the magic is fragile and undiscerning scoundrels threaten the very fabric of the land by tampering with that which they do not understand.


Those charged with protecting the stability of the realm must find a way to counter the threat and it comes to ordinary citizens who are called upon to become extraordinary heroes. The only catch is most of those called upon are anything but heroes in their everyday lives.


Ok, so this is no longer a trial balloon. It has become a story I must write. I'll post as I finish up to about 50,000 words. I still welcome any constructive comments.

 

my friends

Dolores A
Dolores A
last online 466 days ago

leave me a message

click here to leave a message

latest

A G Chaudhuri wrote 1 day ago

Dear Herschel, My apologies for this unsolicited message. It’s an e....

bunderful wrote 2 days ago

I'm sending this message out not for myself but for a dear friend and....

ndayery wrote 90 days ago

(rafica_4ndaye@yahoo.com) My name is rafica i saw your profile toda....

ndaye wrote 124 days ago

(rafica_4ndaye@yahoo.com) My name is rafica i saw your profile toda....

Eponymous Rox wrote 146 days ago

Hullo there, Herschel. My book's on the Ed's Desk this month and, ....

view all

my comments

latest

I wrote 446 days ago

Karen, this is truly wonderful. I've read several so-called children's books on this site and they don't come close. Your book is a breath of fresh air. Backed with pleasure and I wish you well. Herschel Shirley Earth Reaver and The Jaded Throne view book

I wrote 451 days ago

A very nice story, good character development, enough mystery to keep the reader guessing, enough info to keep the reader engaged. Wish you the best. Backed. Herschel Shirley Earth Reaver & The Jaded Throne view book

I wrote 454 days ago

It's kind of interesting that you haven't had a comment in over 6 months. Did you put the book away for a time? It is mildly reminiscent of Harry Potter but not the same. You are a very good writer and there is plenty of intrigue in the first two chapters to keep the reader engaged and guessing. Sin... view book

I wrote 454 days ago

I have been accused of using too much narrative at times in my writing. My sense of this very, very, very long first chapter is that you may be using a touch too much dialogue. You seem to want to impart a powerful lot of info in the first chapter. Some is good but save some for later. You do have a... view book

I wrote 461 days ago

I backed your book in the 'old days'. I have room on my shelf for one book and for now I will place yours there. When you have room I would appreciate your consideration. Herschel Shirley Earth Reaver & The Jaded Throne view book

view all