QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS ~ Now in Stores!!!


QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS, book 4, in what is now the Tairen Soul quintet, is now available for purchase online and in stores across the US.

Queen of Song and Souls
Book 4 of the Tairen Soul series
Leisure Books ~ October 27, 2009

ISBN-10 08439-6060-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8439-6060-0


Journey Back to the Fading Lands

Travel back to the magical world of the Fading Lands with QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS, Book 4 of the Tairen Soul series, in stores now.

The first deadly battles of the new Mage Wars have been fought, and victory has been won at a terrible price. As the toll of an unfulfilled matebond and the torment of war begins tips Rain towards madness, Ellysetta knows if she cannot find a way to defeat the darkness growing inside her and complete the truemate bond, Rain will die and she will become the prophesied monster Vadim Maur uses to destroy the Fey and enslave the World.

Click HERE to read an excerpt.

TO MY READERS:

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during the long process that was writing QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS. Many of you know what difficulties I had writing this book. I threw out the first half of the book last December and started over from page 1 this January.

As previously announced on this website, QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS was well on its way to becoming another 1,000 page book when my editor called me to say she didn‘t think we could cut many of the scenes from the book—nor could we increase the page count. The only alternative was to cut the book into two. Rain and Ellysetta‘s story will now be a quintet (rather appropriate, don‘t you think? *gg*).

The fifth and final book of the Tairen Souls series will be called TAIREN SOUL. (On a side note, TAIREN SOUL was the name of the original manuscript I sold to Dorchester, which became the books LORD OF THE FADING LANDS, and LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS, so there‘s yet another feeling of “meant to be” with this whole book-splitting situation.)

To those of you who may be disappointed Rain and Ellysetta’s story doesn’t end with QUEEN, I’m sorry. I tried and tried, but I just couldn’t make it happen. I hope you will still enjoy QUEEN. I will finish TAIREN SOUL as quickly as I can, and I promise it will be worth the wait!

Sincerely,

Cheryl

Queen of Song and Souls Available in Hardcover

The Hardcover edition of QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS is being released on October 27th also. QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS and KING OF SWORD AND SKY are both available in Hardcover with Judy York‘s artwork covers on RHAPSODY BOOK CLUB and on DOUBLEDAY BOOK CLUB.

What I‘m Working on Now

I am currently working on Tairen Soul, Book 5 in the Tairen Soul series and the conclusion to Rain and Ellysetta's story. I will announce the release date as soon as I turn the completed manuscript in to my editor. Watch this space!


Book Signings and Appearances!

December 2009

Dec 18,2009 — Guest Blogging: Night Owl Romance
http://www.nightowlromance.com

Join me online with the wonderful ladies at Night Owl Romance on their blog.


News and Updates

Wildlife Artist Heather Carr Puts Tairen To Canvas

Talented wildlife artist, Heather Carr, brings the tairen of the Fading Lands to life with her beautiful oil paintings based on scenes in the Tairen Soul novels.

Though Heather’s primary artistic subject matter is African wildlife, Judy York’s fabulous rendition of the tairen on the covers of LORD OF THE FADING LANDS and LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS caught Heather’s eye and reminded her of the “winged panthers” she used to draw earlier in her career.    The Fading Lands novels inspired her to return to those earlier fantasy works. 

Heather Carr’s Tairen Soul collection currently includes:

“Arrival at High Reaches”
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A sleek, black tairen alights on a rocky spire in Heather Carr's original oil painting, "Arrival At High Reaches". The smoky hint of the volcanic Feyls mountain range lies in the distance.



Heather Carr brings the fierce “First Blade” of the Fey'Bahren pride to radiant life in her original oil painting, “Steli Chakai”. This gorgeous work of art depicts the tairen Steli, fierce chakai of the Fey’Bahren pride, standing in the entrance cavern of the tairen’s lair. Subtle pinks, blues, and lavenders grace the underside’s of Steli’s snowy wings.

“Steli Chakai”
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“Tairen’s Play”
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Sleek, golden Fahreeta and her indulgent mate Torasul tumble playfully through a bright summer sky in Heather Carr's original oil painting, “Tairen's Play”. I must say, this is my personal favorite. I love the bright, blue summer sky, the rich golden hue of Fahreeta's fur, the affectionate twining of their tails as they tumble, the soft undertones of outstretched wings gleaming with translucent pinkness in the sun. It's as if Heather lifted the image straight from my imagination and transferred it to canvas.

Heather’s original Tairen Soul-inspired, oil-on-canvas fine art is displayed at her gallery website, http://www.darkparadise.org/ edition giclees signed by the artist, as well as the original oils are available for purchase.  Take a minute to stop by Heather’s website and gaze at her gorgeous body of work.  Tell her C.L. Wilson sent you!

Heather and I are working together to make her fabulous paintings available in prints and other formats.   Watch this space for details!



Embrace the Magic of the Fading Lands!

Critically acclaimed, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, C.L. Wilson combines sweeping sword and sorcery fantasy with the simmering passion of romance in her Tairen Soul series.  From Leisure Books, the Tairen Soul quintet tells the story of the fierce, magical Fey shapeshifter, Rain Tairen Soul, and the young mortal woman whose dangerous secrets and inexplicable, blossoming power hold the key to saving or destroying his immortal race.

The five novels of the Tairen Soul series are:

Lord of the Fading Lands, Book 1 (Oct 2007)

Lady of Light and Shadows, Book 2 (Nov 2007)

King of Sword and Sky, Book 3 (Oct 2008)

Queen of Song and Souls, Book 4, (Nov 2009)

Tairen Soul, Book 5, (Coming SOON)


Watch the Tairen Soul Book Trailers

The talented folks at Circle of Seven Productions www.cosproductions.com developed the Tairen Soul book trailers.  Check them out now!

Lord of the Fading Lands / Lady of Light and Shadows

In Lord of the Fading Lands and Lady of Light and Shadows, Rain and Ellysetta meet and fall in love, but danger threatens their every step.  War gathers on the horizon, and once the evil High Mage of Eld realizes Ellysetta is the magic-gifted  being he’s long been searching for, nothing will stop him for claiming her blossoming power for his own.


King of Sword and Sky / Queen of Song and Souls

Rain and Ellysetta struggle to gather the ancient allies and complete the threads of their truemate bond before the vast, gathering armies of the evil High Mage of Eld march upon the free world.


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LORD OF THE FADING LANDS

Once he had scorched the world

“An absolutely wonderful new voice.…” —Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness

“Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising

Once he had loved with such passion, his name was legend…

“I LOVE this book! A thrilling, captivating story that stays with you long after you put it down.” —Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.


TAIREN SOUL

Now a thousand years later, a new threat calls him from the Fading Lands, back into the world that had cost him so dearly. Now an ancient, familiar evil is regaining its strength, and a new voice beckons him—more compelling, more seductive, more maddening than any before.

As the power of his most bitter enemy grows and ancient alliances crumble, the wildness in his blood will not be denied. The tairen must claim his truemate and embrace the destiny woven for him in the mists of time.

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LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS

Always, she had feared the magic.

“I loved these stories from the first lines…” —Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

Always, she had fought the dark visions.

“…Characters I fell in love with—and can’t wait to read about again. Riveting!” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising


Always, she had dreamed of the lover who could save her…

“A spellbinding world…mesmerizing characters…the best book I've read in years.” —Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.

Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness

“Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising


TAIREN SOUL

He had stepped from the sky to claim her like an enchanted prince from the pages of a fairy tale, but behind the mesmerizing beauty of his lavender eyes she saw the driving hunger of the beast and an endless sorrow only she could heal.

Only for him would she embrace her frightening magic. Only with him would she find the courage to confront the shadows that haunted her soul. Only together could they defeat the terrifying evil that had pursued her all her life.

No barrier could stand between truemates, not of the body, mind or soul. For an epic battle was fast approaching, and only united could they hope to triumph.

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KING OF SWORD AND SKY
Book 3 of the Tairen Soul Series
October 2008 ~ Leisure Books

Only One Enemy Could Destroy Them.

“C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story” —Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands

Only One Love Could Unite Them.

“Wilson jumps back into her tale without skipping a beat, expanding her world with finesse while boldly taking her story in entirely unexpected directions.” —Publishers Weekly on Lady of Light and Shadows

Only Together Could They Lead Their People To Victory…

The magical tairen were dying, and none but the Fey King’s bride could save them. Rain had defied the nobles of Celieria to claim her, battled demons and Elden mages to wed her. Now, he would risk everything to protect his kingdom, help his truemate embrace her magic and forge the unbreakable bond that alone could save her soul. Coming September 30 from Leisure Books.

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QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS
Book 4 of the Tairen Soul Series
November 2009 ~ Leisure Books

Only Together Could Their Souls Be Complete.

“C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story” —Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands

Only Together Could They Survive.

“One of the year"s coolest–and hottest reads….Stunning.” —Michelle Buonfiglio, Romance B(u)y the Book on Lady of Light and Shadows

Only Together Could They Unlock the Secrets of the Past and Unleash their Greatest Magic

“Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!” – Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky

The first deadly battles of the new Mage Wars have been fought, and victory has been won at a terrible price. As the toll of an unfulfilled matebond and the torment of war begins tips Rain towards madness, Ellysetta knows if she cannot find a way to defeat the darkness growing inside her and complete the truemate bond, Rain will die and she will become the prophesied monster Vadim Maur uses to destroy the Fey and enslave the World.

Click HERE to read an excerpt.

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TAIREN SOUL
Book 5 of the Tairen Soul Series
Coming SOON

A Song Of Love Won Her Heart.

“The richly imagined third volume of Wilson’s bestselling fantasy romance series draws readers into a complex web of ancient magics and looming war.” —Publishers Weekly on King of Sword and Sky

A Song Of Darkness Haunted Her Soul.

“Wilson is fast becoming a brand name!’ —RT Book Reviews

A Song In The Dance Would Seal Her Fate.

“Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!” – Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky

Elvish Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already, she had won the heart of the Fey King, saved the offspring of the magical tairen, and fought beside her mate against the threatening evil of Eld.. But the most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had yet to be sung.  As a cataclysmic battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul, will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? 

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A conversation with author C.L. Wilson

October 9, 2009
Julianne Draper
Tampa Books Examiner

Click here to check out the interview with C.L. Wilson by Julianne Draper.


“I LOVE this book! A thrilling, captivating story that stays with you long after you put it down. The best book I've read in years.”

Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.

“Lush and evocative. A powerful epic fantasy to savor.”

Gena Showalter, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Nymph King

“Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world. Characters I fell in love with—and can’t wait to read about again.”

Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising

“An absolutely wonderful new voice… I loved these stories from the first lines… These are keepers! ”

Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

“A rich fantasy romance with fascinating characters and intriguing plot twists. I'm looking forward to the next!”

Robin D. Owens, RITA® Award winning author of Heart Dance and Protector of the Flight

“This debut will draw you into a magical weave of Spirit and Air that won’t release you until the last word is read.”

Jessica Stachowski, Bookseller, The World’s Biggest Bookstore

“Awesome! Highly recommended!”

Belen Alcat, Amazon Reviewer

“I’m enchanted by the magic C.L. Wilson weaves with this stunning tale.”

Leontine Roodakker, Realms on our Bookshelves online review site

“This series should have great appeal for fans of fantasy … ”

Publisher’s Weekly

Lord of the Fading Lands kept me up at 2 in the morning … in the end I was captivated and slavering for more.”

Jane, DearAuthor.com

“… a truly impressive debut … C. L. Wilson is an author to keep an eye on!”

Kristin Smith, Borders Romance Expert

“C.L. Wilson could possibly be the best new author in the fantasy genre for 2007 and beyond.”

Kate Garrabrant, Romance Reviews Today

“One of the most exciting and original fantasy novels around.”

Sue Burke, Fresh Fiction

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“A stunning romantic fantasy debut! Very highly recommended.”

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