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Dancing Word Writing Workshop with Jill WilliamsonApril 24, 2009
Hosted by Jason McDonald Dancing Word Assistant Editor Jason McDonald: I'll pray, go over protocol, then introduce our guest. Thank you Lord for this chat. Thank you that Jill was able to come, and that you that I managed not to burn dinner. Bless the chat participants, and bless those who were not able to come. Let us all learn something tonight and have loads of fun. In Jesus Name, Amen Protocol reminder: Type "?" for questions, "!" for comments, and "ga" when finished. Please wait to be called on in turn. Tonight, I am pleased to introduce the author of the new fantasy, By Darkness Hid, Jill Williamson! *Jason leads the applause Jill Williamson: Thanks for coming, everyone. Jason McDonald: Jill, please introduce yourself, and tell us a little about your new book, By Darkness Hid. Jill Williamson: Hi, I'm Jill. I live in John Day, Oregon. It's far, far away from everywhere else. My new book, By Darkness Hid, is a medieval fantasy novel from Marcher Lord Press. Here is what it's about: Achan has been a slave all his life. He is consigned to the kitchens of a lord and forced to swallow a foul potion every day. When an enigmatic knight offers to train Achan for the Kingsguard, he readily accepts. But his new skills with the sword do not prepare him for the battle raging between the voices in his head. Vrell Sparrow is not who she seems. She masquerades as a boy to avoid capture by the powerful forces that seek to exploit her. But Vrell feels called to help a young squire who recently discovered his bloodvoicing gift, even if doing so requires her to work with those who could destroy her. While Achan learns to use his new ability, Vrell struggles to shut hers down. All the voices strive to learn Achan and Vrell's true identities—and a different kind of voice is calling them both. I wrote it originally as a young adult novel. But Jeff thought it worked well as a book for all ages. Mary Ann: I agree. I enjoyed it. Jason McDonald: What first inspired you to start writing?
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Jill Williamson
Congratulations to Christopher for winning an autographed copy of By Darkness Hid
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