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Wendy Willett
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I have been writing for several years, as far back as grammar school. While growing up I wanted to be an actress, but never pursued my dream because of the responsibility I felt I had to my parents. I couldn't abandon them knowing my brother needed constant care. He was born handicapped due to a doctors' negligence.
I attended catholic school, graduated, and joined the working force. Back then, the local college where I lived did not have a Performing Arts department, so I left college after three months. I felt taking courses other than those I truly wanted to take was pointless. Shortly thereafter I found work managing a printing business. Later, I found employment with a wholesale sign company. In 1996 I got married, which ended four years ago. We are currently seperated with plans to divorce.
My influences would have to be my love of live theatre, comedy classics on TV and reading other fantastic books of fiction (time permitting). Violin and chello concertos, The band the Hooters, Eric Bazilian (solo), Rick Springfield, Brian Adams, and various love ballads have always played a major part in my life too.
I'm an old romantic soul in my late thirties who loves old movies (even in this day and age where everything is High Definition and in color). The Black Adder series, Sherlock Holmes, and I'm a Doctor Who fan since the 70's, (David Tennant is brilliant!). I long to someday visit London, England, possibly live there a couple months out of the year. Alan Rickman has my heart forever, so guys don't go there! And yes, for those who have asked, I have two children who have influenced my writing as well, and they are my biggest fans.
Numerous people have told me they can envision Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands as a movie just from reading the book, and truthfully, I'm hoping it happens for all four books. Realistically though, I know my book series may have to wait a bit before this becomes a reality.
My first book, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands has only been available on Amazon.com and most online stores, but it will be coming to stores very soon! So check with your local book stores like Barnes and Noble and Borders Books and Music for date of availability. If they have enough inquires about Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands, they will have to order it sooner than planned by me and my publisher! So let your voices be heard!
Accomplishments: Ms. Willett proudly holds a diploma from Institute of Children's Literature, has completed a course through Grammatika.com, and has studied acting, and some playwriting. In 2006, Ms. Willett won publication for a piece called Magical Love, published by Joyous Publishing in Internationally Yours: Prize Winning Stories. She has also been nominated and published in Best Poems and Poets in 2002, 2004 and holds two silver bowl awards for poetry.
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Books
| | Amber Shadows and the Crystal Locket; Book Two Excerpt by Wendy Willett
This is only an excerpt from Book Two in the Amber Shadows series. I can not give you, my dear readers anymore than what is posted without giving away the ending to Book One; Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands....
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 | Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands by Wendy Willett
"Whosoever is in possession of thy book, read thy words carefully, take a second look.... Thou shall falter if thy heart is untrue...."
Amber Shadows is your typical "Magia" White Magic teen until she discovers three hidden, dangerous secrets in her family's past. Amber is driven by voices from antiquity to begin a dangerous quest along with her two best mates to rescue her missing famil...
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Short Stories
Flight of the Archangels by Wendy Willett
Please pass this on to those you love and ask them to continue this tradition and pass it on to other friends. The world needs love, hope, prayers and angels to see us through these trying times . . ....
She Never Said Goodbye by Wendy Willett
This is a story based on a sorrowful experience I had when I was a teenager. If it helps at least one person/teen keep their faith when they''ve lost a family member, then it is worth every written wo...
Magical Love by Wendy Willett
A writer goes into a haunted decrepit mansion to feed her muse. Her wizard husband is against it and tries to convince her it is unsafe. While inside, she encounters a young ghost who hasn''t crossed ...
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Poetry
Toys, Trains, Books, and Cars by Wendy Willett
This is a dedication to my son, written a year after he was born....
Silent Is The Poet by Wendy Willett
Poetry Is . . . by Wendy Willett
My Hidden Desire For His Love by Wendy Willett
The Tears of an Angel by Wendy Willett
Dedicated to the families of the September 11th tragedy
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My Little Jellybean by Wendy Willett
A dedication of love to my daughter on the day she was born....
World Peace, a Priceless Masterpiece by Wendy Willett
A Poet’s Serenade by Wendy Willett
Whimsical Wishes by Wendy Willett
A child''s wish at Christmas time...
What Can I say . . . Write! by Wendy Willett
Inspirational Writing Advice...
A Poets’ Paradise by Wendy Willett
My view of the poets' world...
Enchanted Chimes by Wendy Willett
Entrancing chimes soothe the soul...
Miles to Nowhere by Wendy Willett
A poem based on the bouts of lonliness we all sometimes feel....
My Passionate Love by Wendy Willett
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Articles
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands 5-Star Book Review by Wendy Willett
First Professional Book Review by Spinetinglers Committee Review.
Dear Ms. Willett,
I''m delighted to send you the Spinetinglers Review of Amber Shadows and...
Self Publishing Is Sometimes The Only Road To Take by Wendy Willett
I am in agreement with Mary Tilley''s blog. It was too long to reply to, and I thought all should read my understanding of self publishing vs traditional publishing....
A Writers Advice by Wendy Willett
How to deal with rejections from publishers......
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News
Global Book Tour! by Wendy Willett
Four country book tour...
Chicago Tribune Printers' Row Festival by Wendy Willett
Come and join booksellers and authors as they meet, greet, and sign books for the public during two days full of fun activity for the entire family!...
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands by Wendy Willett
All autographed Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands editions are now sold!...
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands by Wendy Willett
Order your copy as soon as possible before all autographed books are gone! This opportunity may not be offered again due to popular demand....
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands 5-Star Book Review by Wendy Willett
First Professional Book Review by Spinetinglers Committee Review...
Interview with Wendy Willett by Wendy Willett
Interview set for 29th of September 2007...
The Magical Portkey by Wendy Willett
Second Chapter posted...
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Events
Booksigning Festival - Meet Author/Illustrator Wendy Willett 6/8/2008
Printers Row Festival where authors, booksellers and exhibitors come together with readers....
Highland Middle School Writing Festival 2/8/2008
Writing Festival...
Writing Festival 2/8/2008
I will be involved in teaching Highland Middle School writing techniques and illustration, possible book sales and signings too...
Downloadable Interview 10/3/2007
Downloadable interview is now available....
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Links
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Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands
This website is up and running as of September 2007.
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Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Festival
I will be making two, one-hour appearances, selling and autographing copies of Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands in Chicago, IL on June 8th 2008 at 2-3, and again at 4-5. Hope to see everyone there, posters will be given to those who purchase my paperback.
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Outskirts Press Global Book Tour
My first book in the Amber Shadows series is going on a Global Book Tour! My publisher will be taking my book to the Book Expo of America in New York May 29-June 1, Beijing International Book Fair Sept. 1-4, Frankfurt Book Fair Oct. 15-19, and London Book Fair in spring of 2009.
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Additional information
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| In January of 2007 I contracted Outskirts Press to self-publish my written work of fantasy fiction for mid-grade to young adult genre called, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands. I had also done the illustrations at the beginning of each chapter. I am in the process of re-writing/completing two additional books in the Amber Shadows series and hope to work on the fourth within the next two years.
I chose self-publishing after experiencing a year of incompetant literary agency representation, and after I received 20 rejections based on my own literary agent efforts. The rejections I received were mostly good, some stopped carrying the genre I submitted to because they recently dropped it, and the rest were form letters. As of today, I still have three publishers I have not heard back from, but my book has changed so much since I sent out the custom submission packages, that it doesn't matter. In January of 2007 I made the decision to self-publish through Outskirts Press. I had, had enough of the publishers-close-out-new-authors-game. The first book took me over 3 1/2 years to write if you count all the revisions and polishing I did, and I had written and completed the second and third books, however, the first book had changed so much that I am now modifying the second book called, Amber Shadows and the Crystal Locket, and will do so with the third book called, Amber Shadows and the Dream Feather. The fourth book, Amber Shadows and the Seven Faerie Coins is half-done in first draft, but will have to wait until the other two are done. |
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Contact
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Shadows Fan Club
416 Indian Ridge Trail
Wauconda
IL
60084
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Work phone: 847-487-7426
Fax: None
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