Tagged Twice And An Award

In the last couple of weeks, both Marsha Sigman at Marsha's Musings and Lynn Kelly at LynNerd Random Acts of Writing tagged me. Thank you so much! :)

Since I already did the tag before, go HERE to read my answers.

I was also awarded by Susan Fields at the blog of the same name.

Thank you, Susan!

And for this one, there are rules: I must list seven random facts about myself.

I'm going to deviate a bit and put in some facts that aren't about me. Because it's easier that way.

1. I don't like summer. Fall is more my season, or spring.

2. I'm in the midst of learning how to build websites. With XHTML and CSS and whatnot. It's quite fun.

3. N. R. Williams needs your help! She's trying to get Amazon to allow her to put up her book for free, and the only way to do that is to send them links of the lower price at Smashwords--which you can do (but I can't, unfortunately, because I don't have an account). Find out more HERE.

4. Have you heard of Pottermore, yet? I'm interested; I'm not so sure how it's supposed to work, but will be keeping my eye on it.



5. According to the OECD's Better Life Index (set up to find out in which country you would live the best life possible based on what's a priority to you) I should move to Canada, Australia, or Sweden, in that order. Which countries do you get? And isn't playing around with the flowers and ranking just plain fun?

6. Um . . . thinking . . . I've recently been reading the source code of sites I come across. It's interesting to see who uses Strict XHTML and who uses Transitional, and who doesn't use the doctype declaration at all.

7. 43 comments on the previous post, last time I checked! Thank you for responding, everyone--I love reading your opinions.

And I'm going to tag anyone who wants to answer the questions, and award anyone who feels like snagging the Irresistibly Sweet Award. You all deserve it!

*I just realized, in a fit of bloggish insight early this morning, that I put the wrong title on this post. Oops. It's changed, now.*


-----The Golden Eagle

Interview With Galen from The Treasures of Carmelidrium by N. R. Williams

Today I have an interview with Galen, a character from The Treasures of Carmelidrium by N. R. Williams!

Here we go:

Interview with Galen, Scout of Gil-Lael.

Thank you, Golden Eagle, for allowing me to enter the eagles world of your blog with my book tour for “The Treasures of Carmelidrium.” There are golden eagles in my story but that's a different topic altogether.

For those who don't know: yesterday our interviewer was captured and made into Renwyk's slave. He's the villain. It was a scary moment. I quickly got out of the computer so he wouldn't discover me recording the whole thing. If you want to read about it go to Colene Murphy at The Journey: http://cejourney.blogspot.com/


I don't anticipate any problems today.

Q. Galen, can you explain what it is to be a “Scout of Gil-Lael?”
Galen: One must submit to many test to pass from a common soldier and become a scout. You must be able to travel over the land without leaving a trace. You must be able to track the enemy. You must be able to survive on the land and travel without sleep if needed. It is the highest honor a soldier can achieve other than commanding officer.

Q. What is the difference between an officer and a scout?
Galen: An officer doesn't need the same skills as a scout and must be able to read.

Q. Is reading a problem for most people in Gil-Lael?
Galen: Not everyone has the money to learn to read. However, I have heard that Prince Healden intends to change that when he inherits the throne.
(Healden is pronounced with a silent “a” like Hel-don).

Q. Can you read?
Galen: Oui, I was fortunate to have a caring teacher who visited the orphanage where I grew up.

Q. You are an orphan. What happened?
Galen: Both my parents died when I was young.

Q. I've heard rumors about you. Some believe you are half elf. Is that true?
Galen: I know not. But I do have green eyes like the elves. I am not as short as an elf, nor do I have pointed ears. But I seem to have a remarkable talent to be as quiet as a frozen deer watching her pray and preparing to flee.

Q. What are your goals in life?
Galen: I had not thought of it in those terms. I will continue to serve the royal family and do all I can for my home of Gil-Lael.

An older man, who I assume was Galen's commanding officer stepped up, and demanded that Galen to leave with him. Our interview was cut short.

Nancy: I'll be stopping by all day to answer your questions. Thanks for coming by on my tour. Remember, I'm giving away 3 e-books those who leave a comment with their e-mail.
N. R. Williams (Nancy)

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Here's the blurb for The Treasures of Carmelidrium:

When a hooded man steps in front of her car, Missie is thrust through a portal into a medieval world where she encounters monsters and mythical creatures. Here her flute has magical powers to heal and destroy and to empower "The Treasures of Carmelidrium." She is romanced by a prince and hunted by the villain. Will she find her way home? Does she want to?

The fantastic cover:

About the Author:

N. R. Williams lives in Colorado, U.S.A. with her husband. She is delighted to have two three year old grandchildren, cousins. She’s a long time member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and has been privileged to attend conferences and workshops. Since her formative years, she’s been inventing fantastical stories and since she could spell she’s been writing them down. While she majored in art in college, she didn’t make a living at it. Now, she uses her skills of observation to create fantastical worlds, interesting characters and stories that touch the heart.

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Thank you so much for the chance to learn more about Galen and your book, Nancy!


-----The Golden Eagle