http://www.lonnieezell.com The Podcast version of the epic fantasy novel, Daughter of the Sun, by Lonnie Ezell. <b>In a Breath, she was condemned.</b> <p>Ever since her mother nearly destroyed their village with outlawed magic, Elena has wanted nothing more than to raise her only child in peace. But that peace is shattered when she calls the Breath to save her daughter\'s life...</p> <b>To a race against hope.</b> <p>When her daughter is ripped away from her, she is forced to confront her hatred of her mother, the Breath, and her drunken, ex-hero of a husband as she races across the country to steal her daughter back from the two most powerful men alive. But the Duke and the Overlord each have their own plans for her...</p> <b>That only one can win.</b> <p>A pawn in a game of thrones, she must find a way to rescue her daughter and defeat them both. If she can not, the entire world will pay the price.</p> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:45:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since it's been so long since I've posted, I have decided to start sprinkling out bits of the book as it's coming along as a little proof that, yes, I am still alive. And still writing. While I haven't been making much progress on the book in the past, recently ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/heir-of-fire/heir-of-fire-chapter-1/ I want to apologize to everyone who might be following my progress on Heir of Fire: Book 2 of the Sundered Breath trilogy. Progress is moving along, but it is very slow. Real Life has sidetracked me as I work to move from one career to another in the professional ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/a-quick-update/ I've been fighting with the opening for Book 2: Heir of Fire, for quite a while now. I know what is supposed to happen throughout the book in broad strokes. I have the ending and I love it. But I've tried 3 different versions of the opening and it's always ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/a-new-beginning/ I finally got a chance to see 300 this weekend. What a fantastic ride! I had read a behind the scenes on the 3D and the look in general, and I've got to say, the graphic novel feel was what really made this movie. It was over the top in ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/300/ You made it! All the way to the end! Congratulations - And a big, huge, thank you to everyone who has taken time out of their lives to listen to my story. I'm thrilled and honored, and hope that you have enjoyed the journey as much as I have. This week, ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-47-epilogue/ I know everyone is anxious to get to the story after last week's cliff hanger. So I made sure to get this posted before holidays. Chris had asked if I could get both of the final episodes up before the holiday. Unfortunately, that won't be working out. This week, Elena ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-45-46/ Hey guys, I had to share this. My girlfriend was watching the movie Coach Carter last night and there's a quote that she loved so much she had to share. After reading it, I can see why. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/making-life/a-quote-to-remember/ We're are definitely in the home stretch now. No, wait. I think this is sliding into home base. Enough of that. :) This week Elena faces the Overlord inside the Temple of the Sun, Johan and the Rebels are attacked by the Duke and the Wolves, and we all wrap ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-43-44/ Alright, if you Remember last time: Elena was reunited with her son and suffered a crisis of faith in her ability to do what she believes needs doing. When we left them, they had just met back up with Pierce after the corpses had attacked and Elena fried them in ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-41-42/ I took 3 hours last night and plunked myself down in front of the microphone and managed to get all of the remaining chapters for the book recorded. Three hours of talking, though, and my mouth was seriously dry. But it's done and all that is left is the editing. ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/good-news/ I've been thinking about re-designing my website for quite a while now. The current one that you're looking at is because I didn't like the one I had before, but never had time to completely revise it and do it right. The itch is becoming stronger of late. There's things ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/what-about-your-website/ Hey everyone - I wanted to say a huge Thanks! to everyone who's bought a copy of Daughter of the Sun, or been listening to the podcast version. As of this morning, the book is up for sale on Amazon.com. I'm really excited to have it listed there, even if they ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-thanks-and-a-request/ A few weeks ago, I did an interview with Chris Moody over at Podiobook Chats. I'm happy to announce that interview is now live. Listen to it here. http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/podiobook-chat/ There's a new movie coming out in December from New Line Cinema, called The Golden Compass. After browsing the site a bit - I am thrilled! I simply cannot wait until December to see this. New Line is hoping this will be the next great fantasy trilogy, and I think ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/my-daemon/ I'm proud to announce that, in association with Highmoon Media, my first RPG product is out. It's a new prestige class for d20 games, and is part of the Liber Sodalitas line. Here's a quick blurb about it: Though often seen as a priestly order, the dream healers follow no ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/dream-healers-2/ Sponsor This week, Elena is reunited with her son and suffers a crisis of faith in her ability to do what she believes needs doing. This is the last episode sponsored by the great guys over at Geek Label, so if you haven't already done so, make sure ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-39-40/ Sponsor This week we dive into one of my absolute favorite scenes of the book: the Bone Yard, where Elena learns to use her powers while being attacked by the Duke. We also find out Raven's true part in the manipulations going round, and whether he can ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-37-38/ I'm sure that most of you know the Nut Gallery Review has been sponsoring the podcast the last couple of episodes. Well, they graced me and me be the first interview in a new series of interviews they are doing with authors and musicians. We had a great time, and ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/daughter/the-nut-gallery-review/ So, I'm trying to get my plot to work for Book 2 (yes, I have not gotten nearly as far as I would have liked - busy year) and I had to go digging to find out why volcanoes erupted. Yes, this is a hint, but I'm ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/erupting/ Sponsor Johan and the Rebels confront the Duke's army, vastly outnumbered, but the Duke uses their trap against them. Elena wakes into Rafe's camp of traitors and learns of both her captive and her destiny. After the chapter, I have an admission to make about addictions. You ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-35-36/ A little while ago, I wrote a new prestige class for the d20 RPG system, and it's coming up for publication pretty soon. If you can't buy it, yet, why am I writing this? Daniel, from Highmoon Media, posted a preview of the character that will be featured in the ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/dream-healers/ So last week, we ended off with Elena being captured, and Johan afraid that his son had some ulterior motives and was involved with the Wolves, a "family" of assassins. This week, we learn more aabout Johan as he confronts Rickward, and Elena fights her way through a nasty vision ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-33-34/ I hear it all of the time: My novel got off to a great start, but now I'm stuck in the middle and don't know where to go. There are, of course, a number of different variations: The middle feels flat I've hit a brick wall in the middle of my story I've ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/stuck-in-the-middle/ Sponsor Last week we left everyone just about ready to jump the Duke's camp and get Joss back. This week we follow their actions and find out what Elena finds when she goes to retrieve her daughter who is currently under the Duke's control. Does Johan manage ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-30-32/ This week: Johan and Rickward fight as only long last family can. The Duke's camp is found! Elena and Johan slip into to camp, both trying to break Joss free of the Duke's manipulative grasp. [PROMO] Long way from Disney, by Seth Harwood As a side note, I need to let you ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-27-29/ We made it past the 1/2 way mark! Boogie-woogie till your shoes fall apart. (or ... something like that) What's in store this week? As Elena gets training from Johan so that she'll stand some semblance of a chance when they meet the Duke and his army, Joss is pulled ever ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-24-26/ I know, I know. I just don't post here often enough. Wait, I bet I could have made that rhyme if I tried. Maybe I should go back and try again? nah... So where am I with all of this crazy activity in my life? Good question. Not nearly where I ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/status-update/ It's a long one this week, but I just had to get to that ending! As Elena struggles to find a way that holds some chance of success to save her daughter, Johan is tasked with whipping a bunch of commoners into shape and ready to fight the Duke. But ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-21-23/ Got an email from JC Hutchins today about an article that appeared in the New York Times. It was a great story that featured quotes from Hutch, Evo Terra of Podiobooks.com, Scott Sigler, author of Earthcore, Mark Jeffrey, author of Pocket and the Pendant and a few others. It's simply ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/ny-times-takes-notice/ Well, in this week's chapters we get to find out quite a few little answers: Do Elena and Raven escape the Duke's feral mercenaries? What was Joss' message she sent to her mother? How does Johan plan to get the Rebels back together? And what kind of life-threatening complications can ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-18-20/ I'm am thrilled to announce that my local paper, the Springfield News Leader ran a small blurb about me in the paper today. Thank you Sony! It's almost surreal to see it, but very exciting too. Especially since it mentions the movie project. So, now it's in writing and I ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/in-the-local-papers/ Podiobooks.com just started a new couple of charts to reduce the confusion and find a way to be completely fair to both their listeners. Well, it just so happens that, thanks to the people that have rated the story over there, I'm currently #2 on the "Top Overall Rating" chart! ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/thank-you-every-one-of-you/ Do you need to reach a certain target demographic that fits with listeners to an fantasy novel? Do you love listening to the podcast, and want to contribute to its costs while getting your name out there? Now you can! The Daughter of the Sun podcast is now accepting sponsors. ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/sponsor-this-podcast/ This week brings an emotion-filled week as: Elena and Raven race for their lives against the Duke's feral assassins; Elena confronts her dead mother; and Jocelyn sneaks around the Duke's tutelage, while coming farther and farther under the grip of his magic. [STORY SO FAR] Steve Eley of Escape Pod [PROMO] ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-16-17/ I came home to be completely and utterly floored by the great guys over at Geek Label. To celebrate the release of hoodies in their store, they sent Chuck and I one with my book's logo on the front, and the website on the back. I was already having a ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/231/ I have decided that, in my quest to make a movie, the first step will be to make a 2-minute +/- trailer. This can accomplish several feats with one blow. It can help publicize the book, and hopefully generate more sales. This is good, not just for me, but the ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/interest-trailer/ Okay. Not really. But I had to use that title. You remember the excitement that the little guy had on Fantasy Island when he saw the plane, right? (Man, I'm showing my age here...) Anyway, that's how I felt when Anna's first few character sketches came in. She sent in ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/daughter/the-plane-the-plane/ Don't you hate those signs? They used to be on web pages everywhere for what seemed like a small eternity. Well, consider this site "under construction" for the next week or two while I squeeze in a little time here and there to redo the site look and functionality. If ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/under-construction/ Three chapters of cliff-hangers for you this week! Did Elena survive the flash flood? What are Raven's real motives? What are the Duke's real plans for Elena and Jocelyn? All these answers and more . . . oh, and don't forget your Ginsu knives! All for only . . ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapters-13-15/ We all have hobbies, and dreams, that we have a passion for. It's something that we can't get enough of. Something that makes us smile when we talk about. Something that fires us up, and gets us involved whether we want it or not. I have been realizing lately, ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/making-life/the-power-of-passion/ This week, Johan and Betzalel strive to get the Rebellion started once again, but an undead assassin tries to stop them. [STORY SO FAR] read by Jack Hosley of Wander Radio [PROMO] Brave Men Run [PROMO] Number One With a Bullet And for everyone that uses the Digg.com service for all the latest and ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/daughter-of-the-sun-chapter-12/ After a much needed holiday break, and the worst ice-storm Springfield has ever seen, we're back! Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season and that you managed to survive the crazy weather that seems to have struck much of the USA over the last couple of weeks. Last time, we left ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapter-11/ I know. You guys are jonesing for your next episode of Daughter of the Sun. I would really love to get it to you. But there's one slight problem. I'll get to that in a sec, though. First, I should let you know that the next 2 chapters have already been ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/the-unwelcome-delay/ I've had this dream of seeing my novel turned into a movie for a while. Last year, I got about 1/3 of the way through the first draft of the screenplay. The idea has been really nagging me for the last few months, and I'm simply unable to shake it. ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/writing/daughter/a-crazy-idea-in-motion/ I've got the next two chapters of the book recorded tonight. They're not edited, but finding time to edit is easier than finding the quiet needed to record. But that puts me with the next two episodes worth of content ready to be finalized. All it's waiting on is the ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/getting-ahead/ I've added some forums based on the awesome Vanilla forums. Now if you want to talk about the book, the podcast(s), writing, or anything else, you have a place to do it! I will add a link to the main site tomorrow, but now it's late, and I need to get ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/forums-added-to-the-site/ As of about 4 days ago, my novel, Daughter of the Sun is up on Podiobooks.com. I am extremely excited to join that group. Evo, Tee, Chris and Matt have put a huge amount of work into that site, and don't seem willing to stop! In the first 4 days, I've ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/did-i-forget-to-mention/ I had not checked out my podcast pickle page since I set it up. Wow - 21 different comments! Some were the warnings that favorites were getting erased at the beginning of the new year. A few were new fans (Thanks!) And even some gracious people playing my promo on ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/general/thatll-teach-me-to-pay-attention/ Hey guys - just a quick note tonight. As of a few hours ago, my podcast, Daughter of the Sun, is up at Podiobooks.com. And I've already got 7 new subscribers in just a few short hours. How cool is that! What does this mean for you? A couple of things. ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/now-on-podiobookscom/ You know how they say there are only 3 or 4 types of conflicts? Man vs Man, Man vs Nature, Man vs Self and Man vs Supternatural? Well, this week, Elena gets slammed with 3 out of the 4, so stay make sure to tune in! [STORY SO FAR] Rick of ... http://www.lonnieezell.com/podcast/daughter-of-the-sun-chapter-9/