#tedenbarr of have lath

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His name is Lach, and I'm digging deeper into his backstory in my current #WIP .

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Tedenbarr of Have Lath by Esther T. Jones

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Tedenbarr is a slave on a ship. All he can think of is returning to his home, Have Lath, and the woman he loves, Keira.

This book had interesting characters, whose adventures I enjoyed reading about. Although the book moved slowly in a series of bad luck, good luck, the book was not very predictable. I really wanted to like this book, but it was a bit slow paced for me, and the dialogue was difficult for me to read, since many of the characters spoke with thick accents, and I’d have to read a line of dialogue three or four times to understand what one sentence meant, then I had to reread the paragraph the remember what the character was saying. So, this book did give me a new appreciation for the ELLs I’ve worked with who keep reading, despite it being a struggle. Overall, this was a story about one man’s great adventure to return home.

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Plot Holes & Outlining by Esther T Jones

Plot Holes & Outlining by Esther T Jones

Plot holes are something almost every writer deals with at some point.  Today’s guest poster, author Esther T Jones who discusses tackling plot holes and tightening outlines.   Enjoy!

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FEATURE FRIDAY: Author Esther T. Jones

Today I am featuring Esther T. Jones ( @etjwrites​ ), author of Tedenbarr of Have Lath and Thorunn.

Esther been creating stories since she was a kid, and really started writing them down when she was about 10. In her teen years she got serious about learning the craft, and hasn't stopped since, going on to publish her debut novel Tedenbarr of Have Lath as well as her newest novel, Thorunn, coming out on 20th. Outside of writing, Esther loves gardening, cosplay, and music (as she is a flutist and pianist).

ABOUT TEDENBARR OF HAVE LATH

Adventure! Treachery! Danger on the High Seas! After months of forced servitude aboard a cargo ship en route from the Kingdom of the West, all Tedenbarr wants is to return to his beloved home. But when a brutal pirate attack leaves Tedenbarr stranded on the far shores of the Eastern Kingdom, Tedenbarr must embark on an arduous and harrowing journey from East to West with only his wit, and will to survive against the many trials that beset him along the way. Faced with danger from land and sea, foreigner and country-kin, Tedenbarr's travels promise to take him through perilous, lonely mountains, across vast, thirsty deserts, and into the very heart of a city poised on the brink of civil war. Only time will tell if Tedenbarr can succeed in his quest to return to Have Lath, and finally reunite with his friends, family and the woman he left behind.  

You can read my review of Tedenbarr of Have Lath here.

ABOUT THORUNN

Nine years ago, Skytown soldiers brutally murdered Kenton's family. Now those same men aim to return and destroy Kenton's hard-won, idyllic life amongst the peaceful shifter people of the Hinnom Forest.

Meanwhile, Laine Riven–dragged from Earth to Thorunn against his will–is stuck navigating an unfamiliar school, his jerk of an uncle, and the rising threat posed by the Outpost Terrorist.

When their paths clash amidst tragedy and betrayal, Kenton realises he and his best friend Bo may have rushed headlong into a situation too impossible to fix.

Time is running out as frix season closes in, and their only shot at victory hinges on outrunning the seasoned bounty hunters, savage creatures, and unpredictably violent weather trying to kill them every step of the way.

Follow Esther:

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You can read the full feature HERE.

I decided to post the features on this blog as it makes the most sense. My main is @elaynab-writing and my author blog is @esbarrison-wips.

[etjwrites]

Quiet moments of reflection after a savage storm.

From Tedenbarr of Have Lath by yours truly.

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Yo ho ho, me hearties! In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, me medieval fantasy yarn, "Tedenbarr of Have Lath" be on sale for only .99¢!

But hurry, this here steal of a deal be only sailing the high seas of the internet for the next 24 hours, so claim this fine treasure as soon as ye can, and set forth on a grand adventure! Arrgh! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ ⚔️🏰

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Excerpt from⚡️THORUNN⚡️ an exciting and moving science fiction novel by Esther T. Jones (also the author of "Tedenbarr of Have Lath" )

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Find the Word Tag

I was tagged by @sleepyowlwrites (thanks!!) to find: lose, lesson, light, late. BONUS: lever, likely.

From Stealing Freedom:

Lose

Tiana brushed Anabella's hair away from her clammy forehead and pressed her fingers under her neck. “She's breathing,” she told Damien. She passed out from the shock of the pain, most like.” Tiana had seen a few similar scenes back on Have Lath. Every other harvest season somebody too old, or too fool-hardy, found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time and got caught under a plough or had some terrible other farming accident. The lucky ones only had to lose an arm or two.

Lesson

“You sound like me ma,” he responded, back further away. “What, you steal from her too?” He shook his head and said nothing. “Look, just stop stealing, and you won't be punished, it's as simple as that.” That was a lesson Tiana had learnt long ago, helping Myrc bake bread in the kitchens. She rubbed her wrist unconsciously. A wide woven bracelet covered a scar there.

Light

The walk was pleasant, as the day was warmer than the one previous, and Tiana left her hood down, content to let the light breeze ruffle her short hair. She nodded her head politely at people she recognised, but didn't stop to talk.

Late

“'Tween that, an' tide comin' in, the child is in grave danger.” The ghost stories Lach's friends insisted on telling about poor Æthelbert who drowned sprang to Tiana's mind. “Is it too late?” she asked, trying to push down the spinning, sick feeling that threatened to consume her. “If 'e can swim—” Heady shook her head violently.

Likely

She'd been lucky during her escape. No one but Tedenbarr had seen her leave, and the drug she'd given him had likely muddled his memories.

I tag @leave-her-a-tome , @akindofmagictoo , @zmwrites , & @raiswanson to find: Gain, Disciple, Shadow, Timely, and Golden

[etjwrites]

ETJ WRITES AUTHOR EVENT

Hello, Friends! I'm here at Salem Guldens UM Church at the Countdown for Christmas holiday event!

I'll be signing books and giving away free colouring sheets of select illustrations from "Tedenbarr of Have Lath."

OH, and I almost forgot, ⚡️THORUNN⚡️is on sale in #ebook form for only 99¢! Link in Bio 😉

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Time passes, but the joy of reading remains the same. 📚

[YA author Esther T. Jones is pictured standing on a small wooden bridge reading her medieval fantasy novel "Tedenbarr of Have Lath" available in both print and digital formats.]

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Excerpt from ⚡️THORUNN⚡️, an exciting and moving science fiction novel by Esther T. Jones (also the author of "Tedenbarr of Have Lath" )

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🤔

Thanks for the ask @leebrontide ! (From this Ask Game)

What's the inspiration behind my WIP

Currently I have two WIPs I'm actively working on, The first book in the Amiri of Caro series, and the first book in the Tiana of Have Lath series.

Both of them are inspired by my first novel, Tedenbarr of Have Lath (read for free with kindle unlimited), as Amiri is a character in TOHL whose backstory I wanted to dig into a lot more, and Tiana's story is an AU based on the premise of "what if" such and such a character was at this place at that time, how would the story of TOHL be different.

That being said, Tiana's story very much favours the waif/thief adventure trope, and leans heavily on Robin Hood inspirations, but focusing on the lassies, and Amiri's story has a lot of puzzle adventure/tomb raider/Indiana Jones vibes with a fantasy twist in a desert country setting.

Both novels are still in their infancy, but I'm enjoying how it's going so far. 😊

[etjwrites]

6 years ago I published my first novel. I was so excited & happy that all my hard work was becoming a reality!

Since then, I've published a 2nd book, various articles & thinkpieces, started an authortube channel where I discuss books & offer writing advice, hosted storytelling events & attended quite a few local book signings.

It's definitely been quite the journey, & I'm looking forward to what the next five years will bring. (Maybe books 3-5??)

#HappyBookBirthday Tedenbarr of Have Lath!! 🥳

[etjwrites]

Happy Indie April!

Hey writeblr! I'm Esther T. Jones, the author of Tedenbarr of Have Lath, a YA medieval adventure tale, and ⚡️THORUNN⚡️, a thrilling YA scifi novel.

If you're looking to support indie authors this month, or to wade into the world of indies for the first time, I'd be honoured if you'd check out my novels and add them to your TBR.

You can find my books online just about everywhere books are sold, and feel free to ask your local librarian to order you a copy to put back into the local community.

I look forward to connecting with more authors and readers this year! 😁

[etjwrites]

This excerpt from my first novel, "Tedenbarr of Have Lath," is set in the aftermath of a pirate attack on a coastal town. 🏴‍☠️😬

[etjwrites]

Snow outside, a good book and a crackling fire inside! 🪵🔥

⚔️Tedenbarr of Have Lath⚔️

Adventure! Treachery! Danger on the High Seas!

After months of forced servitude aboard a cargo ship en route from the Kingdom of the West, all Tedenbarr wants is to return to his beloved home.

But when a brutal pirate attack leaves Tedenbarr stranded on the far shores of the Eastern Kingdom, Tedenbarr must embark on an arduous and harrowing journey from East to West with only his wit, and will to survive against the many trials that beset him along the way.

Faced with danger from land and sea, foreigner and country-kin, Tedenbarr's travels promise to take him through perilous, lonely mountains, across vast, thirsty deserts, and into the very heart of a city poised on the brink of civil war.

Only time will tell if Tedenbarr can succeed in his quest to return to Have Lath, and finally reunite with his friends, family and the woman he left behind.