Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Sci fi fantasy from Karl Krueger

 



Gates of Avalon

Karl Krueger

Sci-fi/fantasy, time travel

Kindle $7.99

Also available in hardcover

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About the Book

It had been more than a thousand centuries since the Old Ones disappeared. Who they were and where they went was a matter of heated debate amongst the scholars of Avalon. The old ones had left behind five great artifacts. Gates that opened pathways to the many worlds spread across all the plains of existence.

For many centuries the ageless gates stood as monuments to the Old Ones. No one guessed or understood the danger until it was to late. The mighty warriors of Asgaard fell in a single night of blood and flames, Shangri La only lasted an hour. Even the Empire of the Four Realms could not stand against this new enemy.

Now the darkness that enveloped Avalon was coming here and it was up to Theodore Schmidt, an old man, crippled and weary to stop it. This is the chronicle of that struggle.

My review:

Krueger’s fantastical novel, Gates of Avalon, is a sort of campfire-ghost-story, cowboys and Indians-v.-aliens type of story for the “mature” set.

The stories of Teddy Schmidt’s boy scout days, told by his father, really do come true some fifty years later when Wyoming is attacked by unearthly aliens. A legacy left by Ted and his brother Michael’s father in the form of a special book and dairies hold the clue to the horrifying events unfolding on planet Earth. The race is on for Teddy, Michael, and the specialists from the University of Wyoming to decipher the novel and reach out to the mysterious friend Buck, the mysterious ageless man the Schmidt boys’ father knew way back when. When they learn the plan has been in the works for millennia, and the world of the Kron is in danger, they decide whether or not to travel to the hidden realm Avalon to resume their father’s mission.

Self-published by the author through Palmetto Publishing Group, 2018/2020. Reviewed for Strategic Vision Group. Minor grammatical errors in the narrative, lengthy past and present-day scenes of war and the 1860s western US. Graphic language, but not continual. Told from alternating viewpoints; the “I” character of Teddy. and omniscient voice narrative in other parts of the story Part time travel, part current events, including some pretty graphic violence, the Gates of Avalon is an intriguing adventure for those who love historical ghost stories, cowboys and Indians, and aliens come to life. Beautifully designed and illustrated.

 

About the Author

Karl L. Kruger grew up on a farm in Wisconsin. Graduating from the University of Wisconsin, he worked in Agri-Business and eventually became a Deputy Sheriff. His long career in law enforcement included training in accident reconstruction and a lengthy stint in TRT-EOD (Tactical Response Team - Explosive Ordinance Disposal). After retiring from police work, Karl began to manufacture historical gaming figures (toys). He has also written rule sets for historical gaming. The author still lives in rural Wisconsin, with his wife, a grandson and a few dozen chickens. 


Friday, September 25, 2020

Annual WWA Conference Craft Talk Agent Talk Oct 3

 


Fall Conference 2020

TINY PRICE - BIG RETURN

REGISTER

2020 may not lend itself to in person gatherings, but that isn't going to stop us from hosting our Fall Conference. And this year it will be even easier to attend because you can do it from the comfort of your own living room. So come join us for some great panels and workshops with amazing writers from all over the state. 

 

Virtual Conference at a glance: 

 

8:45AM - Welcome from WWA President Barry Wightman

9:00AM - Why We Write - Dasha Kelly Hamilton

9:50AM - Break

10:00AM - First Five Pages - Jennifer Lee Goloboy

10:50AM - Break

11:00AM - Writing Scenes that Work - Erin Celello & Ann Garvin

12:00PM - Lunch

1:00PM - Jade Ring Winners Announced 

1:15PM - Panel Discussion - Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Jennifer Lee Goloboy, Erin Celello & Ann Garvin.                     

Moderated by Barry Wightman


Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Jade Ring online gala

 Wisconsin Writers Association Upcoming EVENT

The COVID-19 is still a risk to our community. All WWA events and meetings will be held online for a while.

The coveted JADE RING competition for 2020 is over, and winners announced. Come celebrate with us and learn what it's all about. Maybe next year you'll be the proud winner of your very own Jade Ring!


Jade Ring Virtual Gala

  • Thu, September 24, 2020
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Zoom

Since we can't join in person to celebrate our 

Jade Ring winners, let's gather online! 

Join us for our first ever virtual Jade Ring Gala. 

We'll hear from past Jade Ring Winners,  honor 

our 2020 winners and student winners. 

Plus, don't miss a chance to win your own anthology!

Formal attire is strongly encouraged! 

Let's have some fun in this crazy time.