We write Mythlande books because we want to...

Mythlande is one of my wife's and my favorite book reading experiences, and why not? We don't write for fame, glory, or untold riches. We write because we want the characters in our minds to be more than a lost memory. The primary character is Mythlande, and how it came to be. Seems strange? Without Mythlande, we would not have the Six Realms, and paradoxically, without the First Realm, we would not have Mythlande either. What is existence for? That is a question every individual must answer for themselves. But know this...the ones that create existence don't have to explain themselves to the ones living in their construct. But sometimes, the ones living in the fishbowl must save the creators.

Mythlande Books

The mugs of creative power!

Yes—I know, I created the original concept of the Fantasy/Sci-fi adventure experience known as Mythlande … but it has progressed way beyond those scattered thoughts, scribbles, and artwork.
With my wife's wonderful energy, writing, editing, imagination, and research help, we have created nine Mythlande books so far. This complex story relates to people's dreams and aspirations for an escape from the everyday humdrum.

 

We welcome all Mythlanders to the fold.

Today, my wife and I are brainstorming the next adventure for the Harpers. It is an exciting process that gets the blood pounding with ideas. The Draco Council sequence is verbally visionary. The Harpers will once again be in the spotlight in our third Series. The second series is going well; we are in its seventh book. That series should be out in 2026. 

Retro GA: 6-4-ME

 

The Retro GA robots come in many shapes and sizes and are important in the Mythlande Universe...at least to me.

In the main series, readers may remember this particular robot having a conversation with Bryllin MacGregor.

6-4-ME asks Bryllin, "Do you think I'm pretty?"

Bryllin responds sarcastically, "For a can of soup."

Many Retro GA are less than knee-high, 6-4-ME is not very big. I think Retro Ga surprised Bryllin with their resilience, fortitude...and most importantly their backbone.

I am currently working on a short story about Retro GA. These particular GA are quite large in comparison to their brothers and sister. Not sure I will share that story very soon. It broaches Mythlande topics not covered in our book series yet. We are working on two more series. One Series does run parallel to the Harpers storyline for a little bit, that series is now over one thousand pages long.

We are also working on the Second Harper Series as well. It will take a while. I hope everyone is doing well!

KG

New Series

 

So, what is going on in the MYTHLANDE universe lately?

There has been a lot of writing. We are currently writing a second series based on  A Mythlande Tale called The Eleventh Token. This tale has a lot going on: powerful adversaries and one of the side characters from the Eleventh Token. Raleigh is in for a real shock as she discovers her past and braces for her future.

We are also working on another Mythlande Tale with a Dwarf and a Gnome. The poor story has been put on hold as we write the newest series. 

Hope everyone is surviving the chaos of this world.

Another short story coming.

Hello, Mythlanders!

I have been working on a short story for the blog about a gnome and a dwarf, and like so many things that have a mind of their own, my keyboard keeps adding more words to this adventure. 

The Deeble & Shalli tale is about two friends that entertain communities in a region in Te'ir Huud, back in the land of magic. Shalli is a Lefern trained entertainer with an interesting history that goes back many centuries. Deeble is a young gnome that is apprenticed to his mentor and best friend, Shalli. The adventure is really about Deeble discovering that Shalli is something much more than he appears. When Dwarven bounty hunters show up to drag Shalli away, Deeble begins a lone journey that will require all his skill and luck to find a missing Talisman and Magic Tome. If he fails...Shalli will die.

This will be a short Mythlande Tale for this blog. It will be out soon, whatever soon means in 2020.

KG

 

In The End

in the end, it was just me 

until I saw eternity 

where I go 

I don't know 

in the end, it was just me 

on the street, a battered row 

full emptiness, the shuttered glow 

all darkness 

burned out bliss 

on the street, a battered row 

long ago, a nightmare passed 

broken road, two fingers crossed 

feet stumble 

dreams crumble 

long ago, a nightmare passed 

lonely path, a force of will 

every step a sacred hill 

shrouded trees 

sudden breeze 

lonely path, a force of will 

~ Found after the Rip War Treaty

Unknown soldier's poem 

Mythlande, 5th Realm.

News: New Series Coming

   

News! April 7th, 2024

Another crazy year...Eclipse Tomorrow.

Hope all the Mythlanders are doing great!!

We are working on a Second Series. These silly keyboards just keep putting words on the page. It is a spin-off series from The Eleventh Token. The Eleventh Token will now be book one in a seven-book series. There are seven books now written and are in a solid rough draft. It will indirectly connect to the first series with the Harper family. Both these series will merge to create the Third Series. 

Nakas and Oraks

Twysters and Skrachers use the same essences, but they are on the opposite ends of the Coire magic spectrums. Some say, "pure vs. taint," some say, "positive vs. negative," some say, "good vs. evil"...but really it is how the magic-user intends to use the magic when they initially submit. Since habit reinforces intent over time, the magic-user develops an affinity for either the Hona Coire or Mala Coire at almost the very beginning stage of magic use. Both magics can be used in ways that defy their polarity. Both Hona and Mala can be used in good ways and wicked ways but only to a point. It is effortless to slip and fall into the Mala Coire. If a Twyster decides to boost their power with innocent blood, or negative emotions like tears from pain or harm; or hurt or kill innocents in rage, the Twyster will find that the Hona Coire is blocked. Once blocked, even if the Twyster never uses these negative energies again, it could take many years to ever submit to the Hona Coire. The Twyster is now a Skracher. Now, a Mala Coir user can still decide to do good with their magic, but because of initial intent or their core value system. They will be stuck using the Mala Coire. The Coire itself decides who can use Hona or Mala. 

There are eight types of Essences used: Breath, Mind, Eye, Heart, Tears, Skin, Bone, and Soul.

Whatever Essence a magic-user feels strongest in, that will become their Orak of Naka group. Most magic users can use more than one Essense, but most will use one type most frequently; it is where they're the strongest and most confident.

The Scavan

In Mythlande: Between the Smoke & Flame book series, there is a nasty group called the Scavan. They are a cybernetic race of mech and flesh that live in a place called the Laterys. Bryllin MacGregor spent some quality time with them once...These are some art panels I did for the story. I never used them anywhere. 

Scavan chasing MacGregor to
  the monorail. 

MacGregor setting a trap
 for the Scavan.

 I created these so I could picture some things we were writing. My wife calls these Bryllin chapters morbid, but humorous. The Scavan are not the sweetest smelling scum either.

Be Well Mythlanders!

Hoping everyone is safe and doing fantastic in this craziest of times. Remember to stay on the positive road...it will lead you to great things in your life. Thanks to everyone that reads our stories, it means the world to us. We currently have book one of the Second Series outlined and many chapters in the draft form...the Harpers are in for one hell of a ride! KG

RETRO GA Trivia

Welcome, Mythlanders!
It is a beautiful day today even with all the snow in Idaho.

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TRIVIA: Dr. Monsuu Jon was the scientist that developed the techniques and procedures to create the Ami, the 'Evers and the wet-chip technology that all GA robots are based on.
**WINK—WINK**  This is not in any of our Mythlande books…yet.

Ideas for Retro GA in color.

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