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Interview with Nadine C. Keels

Today, I have the pleasure to interview Nadine C. Keels. She is the author of several books from different genres such as contemporary romance, Christian, fantasy, and more. I have read and enjoyed the first two books of her The Movement of Crowns trilogy. She kindly agreed to grant me an interview with her about The Movement of Crowns trilogy and about writing in general. I hope you enjoy this insight into her world of fantasy. Thank you, Ms. Keels. 1. What inspired you to write The Movement of Crowns trilogy? I drafted the first scenes of The Movement of Crowns nearly fifteen years ago, inspired by the thought that although the rest of my generation and I were young, our youth didn’t preclude us from doing great things. Hence, the young woman leading off the series, Constance, is just coming of age. 2. How is the pacing of the story in a trilogy different from writing a standalone? Honestly, I didn’t start off with a trilogy in mind. The Movement of Crowns was indeed ...

The Movement of Rings (The Movement of Crowns Series #2) by Nadine C. Keels: A Book Review

The Movement of Rings (The Movement of Crowns Series #2) Author: Nadine C. Keels Genre: Christian, Fantasy Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: 2013 Pages: 132 Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Sequel to The Movement of Crowns      A time to remember what lies deeper than one's fears…      The Mundayne empire has seen years of prosperity under the rule of King Aud, a man of war known the world over for his ruthlessness. Naona, a high-spirited imperial servant who holds Aud's favor, occupies herself with pulling pranks on her peers around the king's estate, but the time for laughter spoils when the citizens of Munda begin to oppose increasing taxation. After meeting the princess of Diachona, Naona finds herself having to choose between maintaining loyalty to her king and becoming a personal ally of another nation. With the rise of unrest in Munda, can Naona's heart survive intact: intact en...

The Movement of Crowns (Movement of Crowns Series #1) by Nadine C. Keels: A Book Review

The Movement of Crowns (Movement of Crown Series #1) Author: Nadine C. Keels Genre: Christian, Fantasy Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: 2013 Pages: 116 Source: This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: At the point when kingdoms’ ideas of humanity differ…      The nation of Diachona is celebrating the twentieth birthday and rite of passage for Constance, the Diachonian king’s daughter and heir. Yet, the pause for festivity doesn’t erase collective doubts about Constance’s aspiration for a place with the men on the National Council, nor does it eliminate fears roused by oppressive threats from a neighboring, powerful empire. Amid increasing rumors of war and personal misgivings about her own future, Constance deems this an inopportune time to be falling in love with one Commander Alexander. Will Providence keep them all through international tensions and the changing of times, or is Diachona watching its territory in v...