Just a quick note to let you know that Galleries of Stone, Book 2: Harrow is now listed alongside Meadowsweet on YA Books Central. If you’ve read and enjoyed this second book in the trilogy, I would greatly appreciate your support. Taking the time to read, rate, and review each of my stories is quite possibly the best way you can help me out.
You can also find Harrow on GoodReads. Have you added it to your virtual bookshelf yet? Now’s your chance!
He was mostly made of brownstone, just like the griffin upstairs, and Tupper couldn’t resist reaching up to touch the statue’s broad chest. Richly hued stone the color of bark suited the man quite well, for there was no mistaking his claws and long, wild hair. “He’s Pred!” Tupper exclaimed.
“Aye. His name is Haimish.”
Circling the brown statue, Tupper paid attention to every detail. Haimish was as tall as Freydolf, but not as broad in the shoulder. In a way, he looked like a younger version of his master, but not quite. A different nose, downcast eyes, and fancier clothes.
—excerpted from Galleries of Stone, Book 2: Harrow
Half a Lifetime Ago. In the second book of the Galleries of Stone trilogy, readers meet one of Freydolf’s early statues, a brownstone Pred named Haimish. This stone guardian wasn’t sculpted by a master, so he has his share of faults. As Frey tells Tupper, “He’s shy, awkward, lonely, and he meant well in spite of all the trouble he caused.” Continue reading FOLKS: Haimish
Galleries of Stone, Book 2: Harrow is now available from Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (nook), and Kobo. You’ll also find the story listed on GoodReads. Please do take the time to rate and review the story … and “like” my author profiles wherever you may find them. This helps get the word out about Freydolf, Tupper, Aurelius, Brand, and all the other folks from the trilogy. ♥
Available now: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
Available now: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
Also, if you don’t have an e-reader, don’t fret. There are free desktop versions of these reading apps. Plus if you have an account, the above sites allow you to read online. Here are some links you’ll find informative: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
CJ
April 8, 2014 is release day (the book birthday) for Harrow, Book 2 in the Galleries of Stone trilogy. After hitting “publish” yesterday, Amazon was the first to make the book available for purchase. The story approaches the Epic category (400+ pages), and there are illustrations throughout. Cost is set at $5.99, and it’ll download to your computer or e-reader in minutes.
One week from today, Harrow will pick up two years after Meadowsweet left off. The second book in the Galleries of Stone trilogy brings back familiar faces, most notably Aurelius Harrow, the merchant who acts as Master Freydolf’s agent. His return to the gray mountain will complicate Tupper Meadowsweet’s quiet days in brand new ways.
Newsletter subscribers received the entirety of Harrow‘s first chapter yesterday. (Not a subscriber? Join the list here.) In an effort to further pique your interest, today I’m sharing a snippet from Chapter 2 …
This post falls under the category of authorial chit-chat. Which means it’s story-related, but doesn’t really fit in the glossary. We’ll call it … anecdotal. Or in plain-speak, a funny story about an author, an artist, and a pair of swimming trunks.
Things are coming along nicely with Harrow, which is scheduled to release in April. It’s been such a pleasure to go back into the storyline and spend time with Tupper, Freydolf, and their families. In less than a month, I’ll tackle final edits and add the spot illustrations. Which brings me to the point of this post. Continue reading PREVIEW: More Spot Illustrations
It’s time to show off the cover for Harrow, the second book in the Galleries of Stone trilogy. Once again, it features Tupper Meadowsweet and some of the living statues that populate the Statuary atop the legendary Moonlit Mountain. I’m sure you’ll agree that Hannah Christenson’s artistry continues to lend grace and magic to the world that’s opened to Tupper since he became Freydolf’s servant. Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Harrow
Every spring, Aurelius Harrow returns to
the Statuary with tales from his travels.
This year, he brings back more than rumors.
[COVER REVEAL: Tuesday, February 25]
Harrow continues the story of Freydolf, magical master sculptor, and his young servant. For two years, Tupper Meadowsweet has kept his promise to be brave and do his best. But during the spring when he turns thirteen Continue reading UPDATE: Harrow Cover Reveal – Next Week
Harrow is the second installment in the Galleries of Stone trilogy, scheduled to release in April. Behind the scenes, I’m still fussing with the storyline. I wasn’t entirely pleased with where I left things back in 2012. Too many details fell into the gap at the end of Part 2, only to be found already in place at the beginning of Part 3. All those possible scenes needed to happen, so I’m adding, embellishing, and expanding the original storyline by four more chapters.
Everything’s on schedule for the upcoming release, including the cover illustration. Today, I’m revealing Hannah Christenson‘s line art for Galleries of Stone, Book 2: Harrow. Continue reading PREVIEW: Cover Sketch for Harrow
C. J. Milbrandt 