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C.C. Cole

C.C. Cole

About

I am a writer of dark fantasy from rural Mississippi, currently living a suburban life with my family.  "Act of Redemption" is the first of the four-part "Gastar Series," published in 2009.  The second of the series, "Children of Discord" is upcoming in the next few weeks.  I am an Indie writer, and a history buff, most notably WW1.

The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)

The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.</span><br style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I began writing as a creative outlet following the death of my sister due to a domestic violence episode. While I didn't consciously include my sister, myself, or any members of my family while writing "Act of Redemption" input from my readers pointed out that the character Shevata is "stuck" in a curse as a teenager, unable to move on with her life. The series follows her journey to regain her humanity. I agree that when my sister died, I was in shock and, like the readers noted, was 'stuck' for a long time, unable to accept that she was gone. But faith, family, friends, and creativity enabled me to find closure and the inner peace I needed. As part of my initial ad campaign for "Act of Redemption," I attempt to increase awareness of domestic violence, as anyone of any age, gender or background can fall victim to it.

Media Links

interview with Kidzworld

🔗 www.kidzworld.com/article/21702-cc-cole-interview

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Interview with Novel Journey

🔗 noveljourney.blogspot.com/.../author-cccole-interviewed.html

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Interview with Mangamaniccafe

🔗 www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4228

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Interview with sheknows.com

🔗 www.sheknows.com/health-and.../domestic-abuse-dealing-with-death

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website

🔗 www.gastarseries.com

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Reviews

www.kidzworld.com/.../21615-act-of-redemption-book-review<br />www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4228<br />www.sheknows.com/health-and.../domestic-abuse-dealing-with-death<br />www.hotindienews.com/2009/07/20/105350<br />www.goodreads.com/author/show/4056757.Thomas_C_Stone<br />www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/nov_09.htm<br />www.amazon.com/First...Act-Redemption/.../1434379329