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Tales Touched by Magick

 Jayel Gibson
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My Version:

I am just Jayel from Port Orford. No more, no less. I enjoy giggling with all my friends, talking to my Molluccan cockatoo (affectionately called, Teddybird), playing with my sugar gliders (Precious, Fiona, Sebastian, Alexander, Calliope, Casey, Sissy and Nicholas) and leisurely dinners with my husband at a great fish and chips place called 'The Crazy Norwegian.' I like cafe breves in the morning and Ben and Jerry's Peanut Buttercup ice cream in the evening.I love the forest, seashore and fog that clothe the southern Oregon coast. I am a wanderer and dreamer, a student of Celtic history, folklore and faith and an avid PC gamer. In addition, I write the Ancient Mirrors Tales.

Beoð ge gesunde.

The Publicist's Version:

Award winning fantasy author Jayel Gibson was born in California, where she would spend much of her young life. As a child, Gibson listened to her grandmother spin stories of traditional Celtic folklore and fairy tales, which would later influence her in the direction of her own writing and storytelling. The sense of mythology fostered in Gibson drove her to eventually create the Ancient Mirrors Tales, a series of books that delve into an ancient, magical world where men live alongside dragons and wizards.

With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Multicultural Studies, she became an elementary school teacher in 1989 in Escondido, Calif., where she taught the fourth and fifth grades. However, her passion for storytelling and research into Celtic and Anglo-Saxon cultures proved more enticing than grade school instruction, and she retired from teaching in 2003 to pursue writing full-time.

While the reader is transported to a completely different place and time through her knowledge of ancient cultures, the Ancient Mirrors Tales are also grounded in elements gleaned from the world of role-playing games, another of Gibson’s passions. The end result is a flawless melding of fantasy fiction and gaming. They come from very different traditions, but here the two go hand in hand.Gibson’s interest in history and folklore is woven throughout her tales to create an otherworldly yet authentic experience.

A two time winner of  USA Book News Best Books Finalist Awards, Gibson is also the creator of the popular writers’ workshop “From Brainstorm to Book and Beyond,” and the author of numerous non-fiction articles including "Into the Bonding Pit" and "On the Road with Sugar Gliders" based on her experiences living and traveling with exotic pets.

Gibson resides in southern Oregon, with her husband, five pet sugar gliders—a small type of marsupial—and a Molluccan cockatoo. She often attends conventions and conferences, and can be found annually at BookExpo America, Wordstock, Faerieworlds and as a speaker at Oregon’s South Coast Writers Conference. She is currently at work on her next novel.

Amy Currie, Publicist, Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists



Accomplishments: USA Book News 2007 Best Books Award: Dragon Queen

USA Book News 2007 Best Books Award: The Wrekening

15th Annual Writer's Digest Honorable Mention: Damselflies
     

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Books

Damselflies by Jayel Gibson
Legend: real or imagined? In their demon-bound minds, fearful and powerful men consider Arcinaë, the last Damselfly, a threat to their race. Hunted by those men, Arcinaë must set aside her docile nature to learn the skills of weaponry and war if she is to protect her unborn offspring and ensure the future of her race....
  

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Dragon Queen by Jayel Gibson
A legend of magick, adventure and courage. Imagine being summoned from the slumber of death, awaking in a shattered world you do not recall, betrayed by sibling, parent and lover…imagine your search for the truth....
  

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The Wrekening by Jayel Gibson
The Ancient Mirrors legend continues in this sequel to Dragon Queen. In The Wrekening, an ancient evil is discovered lying deep beneath the earth, waiting to be awakened by those possessing the Wreken wyrm shards....
  

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Articles

Parents, Kids and Video Games
 by Jayel Gibson
Can video games really be educational? More and more people are saying yes. Teachers, students and researchers are finding ways that video games increase interest and participation in learning. This i...


Online Social-Networking 101: The Art of Author Blogging
 by Jayel Gibson
"Thinking your publisher is going to make you rich and famous (and promote your book) is like giving birth and think your obstetrician is going to raise your kid. It ain''t gonna happen. Difficult as...



News

Jayel Gibson #1 At Amazon
 by Jayel Gibson
Damselflies: An Ancient Mirrors Tale makes the Celtic mythology bestseller list at Amazon....


Fantasy Slogan Creation Contest
 by Jayel Gibson
Contest closes at 12:12 A.M. (PST), August 30, 2007. ...


Fantasy Epics Aren’t a Boys Club Anymore
 by Jayel Gibson
Press Release...



Events

OryCon29 11/16/2007
OryCon 29 at the Portland Marriott Waterfront, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. OryCon 29 is Portland, Oregon's premiere science fiction/fantasy convention! OryCon is a fan-run, non-profit convention presented by Oregon Science Fiction Conventions, ...


Wordstock 11/9/2007
Wordstock at the Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. …offering readings from some of the finest authors in the country, a two day book fair with hundreds of exhibitors and authors, workshops, writing contests, a full slate of child...


BookExpo America 6/1/2007
"BookExpo America combines the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events and unparalled educational content to create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and relationship building."...


Links

Ancient Mirrors
Welcome to Ancient Mirrors, the current website of fantasy author Jayel Gibson. Jayel Gibson brings you legends of magick, adventure, and courage in this four book fantasy series that explores strength and weakness, hope and fear, uncommon loyalty and paralyzing betrayal, and what it means to exist in a land that is transformed with each passage through the ancient mirrors. Awake on a shattered world you do not recall, betrayed by sibling, parent and lover…imagine your search for the truth as you explore the seven fragmented kingdoms of Yávië and her guardians in Dragon Queen. Stand accused of treason and quest for the deadly artifacts of a symbiotic race with Cwen of Aaradan in The Wrekening, follow in the footsteps of Arcinaë of Grimmoirë and her daughters as they attempt to save the enchanted in Damselflies, and tempt the fates by binding the dragon’s seed to mortal Man in the upcoming Quondam. Step beyond the borders of reality to enter a realm of magick and machines, dragons and downy fliers, ancient wizards and demonic hordes, a world of guardians and Man. Begin your journey. Step through the ancient mirrors...


JayelGibson.Com
The new home of fantasy author Jayel Gibson. Coming November 1, 2007

Jayel's Journal
Jayel's Journal keeps readers up to date with Jayel's news, event photos and book information updates.

Dragon Queen Trailer


Additional information

2008 Scheduled Events***** February 15 & 16, 2008 - 13th Annual South Coast Writers Conference in Gold Beach, Oregon, U.S.A. - The South Coast Writers Conference brings together some of the Northwest's best writers and others to guide you in an exploration and celebration of the many facets of writing in a variety of genres. We hope the conference will be inspirational and educational for all participants, whether writing is a hobby or a career.***** February 15, 2008, Authors’ Night - 7pm to 10pm - Curry County Showcase, Curry County Fairgrounds 29392 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, Oregon, U.S.A. - Join the Gold Beach community in this exciting and uplifting evening. Author Larry Brooks will give the keynote presentation on Tales from the (Low) Mid-List: funny, hair-raising and even inspirational anecdotes after four books worth of signings, bookstore drop-ins, book club appearances, and yes, even keynotes. Following his talk will be readings by the other conference presenters, including Jayel Gibson, as well as a chance for book buying and signing. Free and open to the public, this presentation is held at the Curry Showcase at the on the Curry County Fairgrounds.***** May 29 - June 1, 2008, BookExpo America, Los Angeles Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. - Book Signing dates, times and location will be posted when they are assigned. - BookExpo America combines the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events and unparalled educational content to create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and relationship building.***** November 8 - 9, 2008, Wordstock at the Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. - …offering readings from some of the finest authors in the country, a two day book fair with hundreds of exhibitors and authors, workshops, writing contests, a full slate of children's activities and more!

 
Contact Information

Ancient Mirrors
P. O. Box 48 
Port Orford   OR   97465  
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