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Press Release: Author M.B.Weston Leads “Writing Workshops for Teens” at Barnes & Noble

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Author: M.B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.mbweston.com

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Author M.B.Weston Leads “Writing Workshops for Teens” at Barnes & Noble in Naples During Spring Break
Free Workshops Scheduled for March 31 – April 4th

(March 18, 2008 - Naples, FL) Noted author M.B. Weston will lead a series of exciting, hands-on writing workshops for teenagers over the upcoming Spring Break. The workshops will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM daily, beginning Monday, March 31st and ending on Friday, April 4th. All events are FREE and will be held at Barnes & Noble in Naples, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Workshop topics are as follows:

• March 31st: Developing Character From The Inside Out
• April 1st: Plot & Structure: The Backbone of Your Story
• April 2nd: Introduction to Descriptive Writing
• April 3rd: The Art of Storytelling
• April 4th: Making Make-Believe Believable

M.B.Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a very talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida.

Weston has a heart for reaching teens, and though her original audience for A Prophecy Forgotten was the adult reader, she found that her book resonated with younger readers as well who were excited by the fantasy world she created with undertones of good versus evil. "I’ve written since I was small, and it has been very gratifying that I am able to reach the younger readers. Through these workshops I’m able to give some guidance to our next generation of writers " says Weston.

Weston currently speaks to middle school and high school students about writing and leads the Young Writer’s of Naples - a chapter of the Florida Writers’ Association for teenage authors.

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in The Elysian Chronicles trilogy. It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through this fantasy fiction story. Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in 2008.

A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9), by ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com), is available now.

M.B. Weston is available for speaking engagements at schools, youth groups, seminars and workshops. She can be reached by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, on-line by visiting www.mbweston.com or by phone at 239-821-3769.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Author M.B.Weston Leads “Young Writers” Club on March 22nd

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Author: M.B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.mbweston.com, www.elysianchronicles.com

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Author M.B.Weston Leads “Young Writers” Club on March 22nd
Held at Barnes & Noble in Naples

(February 28, 2008 - Naples, FL) On Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 10:00 AM – Noon Naples-based author M. B. Weston will lead the next meeting of the Young Writers of Naples Club, a teenage chapter of the Florida Writers Association.

The Young Writers of Naples seeks to introduce and prepare high school students for the world of professional writing. They meet the 3rd Saturday of every month. All events are FREE and scheduled at Barnes & Noble in Naples, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.

M. B. Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a very talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida. “I have a great desire to share what I’ve learned especially with young people who also have a passion for writing. Through these workshops I’m able to give some guidance to our next generation of writers,” says Weston. She currently speaks to middle school and high school students about writing and getting published, and leads the Young Writer’s of Naples - a chapter of the Florida Writers’ Association for teenage authors.

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy. It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through this fantasy fiction story. Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in early 2008.

A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9), by ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com), is available now.

M.B. Weston is available for speaking engagements at schools, youth groups, seminars and workshops. She can be reached by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, on-line by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com or by phone at 239-821-3769.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She is also the host of The Final Cut, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio. Weston is a speaker who talks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the world of publishing. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit her personal blog, To Elysia and Back Again, at www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Author M.B.Weston Leads “Young Writers” Club

Contact Information:
Author: M. B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: elle1251@embarqmail.net
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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Author M.B.Weston Leads “Young Writers” Club
and Holds Writing Workshop on Nov. 17th at Barnes & Noble in Naples

(October 24, 2007 - Naples, FL) On Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 10:00 AM – Noon Naples-based author M.B.Weston will lead the next meeting of the Young Writers of Naples Club which is a teenage chapter of the Florida Writers Association. The Young Writers of Naples seeks to introduce and prepare high school students for the world of professional writing. They meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month. Following the “Young Writer’s” Club meeting, at 1:00 PM Weston will lead a writing workshop entitled “Making Make-Believe Believable.”

All events are FREE and scheduled at Barnes & Noble in Naples, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.

M.B.Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a very talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida. “I have a great desire to share what I’ve learned especially with young people who also have a passion for writing. Through these workshops I’m able to give some guidance to our next generation of writers,” says Weston. She currently speaks to middle school and high school students about writing and getting published, and leads the Young Writer’s of Naples - a chapter of the Florida Writers’ Association for teenage authors.

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy. It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through this fantasy fiction story. Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in December 2007.

A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9), by ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com), is available now. M. B. Weston is available to schedule speaking engagements on a variety of topics and can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Author M.B.Weston Co-Hosting “Open Mic Night” November 6th at Barnes & Noble

Contact Information:
Author: M.B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: elle1251@earthlink.net
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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(October 16, 2007 - Naples, FL) On Tuesday, November 6th from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Naples-based author M.B.Weston will host “Open Mic Night” for the public. This FREE event happens at Barnes & Nobles in the Waterside Shops located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.

“Open Mic Night” is an opportunity for anyone to come out and share their talents whether it be reading poetry, playing music or singing. “Open Mic Night” in Naples continues to evolved and has attracted many in middle and high school to showcase their talents, though it is not solely for the younger crowd. Each act gets 5-10 minutes on stage (depending on the amount of acts) to perform and get more comfortable in front of a crowd while building their following. In between scheduled performances, Weston keeps the evening going through a variety of different means.

M.B.Weston released her first book entitled A Prophecy Forgotten, published through ArcheBooks Publishing. A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy. Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida.

Weston’s next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in the next few months. A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9) is available now. Weston is also available for book signings or speaking engagements. M.B. Weston can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.

For more information on participating in Open Mic Night contact Barnes & Noble at (239) 598-5200.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. She speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com and her personal blog, www.mbwestonblog.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Lely High School Announces that M. B. Weston Will Speak to Students

Lely High School sent out this press release today about M. B. Weston speaking to their students:

"A familiar face will pay a visit to Lely High School next Wednesday, October 10th. Author Michelle B. Weston will spend the school day (7:15-2:00 p.m.) talking with students about writing. The “show and tell” presentations will take place in the school’s media center presentation room, with students rotating throughout the day. Weston will share her experiences with writing and explain how students can enrich their own writing, as well as discuss the publishing process.

"Ms. Weston is a Naples resident and a 1994 graduate of Naples High School. Her first book, A Prophecy Forgotten: Book I of the Elysian Chronicles, was published in March, 2007. Her new book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will debut in December.

"To learn more, please contact Lely High School media specialist Marybeth Hamlin at 377-2056 or via e-mail at Hamlinma@collier.k12.fl.us. And, if you’d like to learn more about Ms. Weston, please check out her Web site at www.mbweston.com."

M. B. Weston has also posted this press release on her website (www.mbweston.com.).

M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles. She speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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Press Release: Teaching Writing Skills to Young Adults is Local Author M.B. Weston’s Mission

Contact Information:
Author: M.B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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Teaching Writing Skills is Local Author M. B. Weston’s Mission
Barnes & Nobles Hosts Writing Workshops on Thursday Evenings in October

(October 3, 2007 - Naples, FL) Naples-based author M. B.Weston continues to lead writing workshops on Thursday October 11, 2007 and October 18, 2007 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the Waterside Shops, located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. These are FREE workshops for adults interested in learning more about the writing process. The workshops are scheduled from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. The October 11th topic will be “Character Development” and October 18th’s topic is “Sensory Details and Landscape.” The author will also be signing copies of her first book, A Prophecy Forgotten, immediately following.

M. B.Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a very talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida. “I have a great desire to share what I’ve learned especially with young people who also have a passion for writing. Through these workshops I’m able to give some guidance to our next generation of writers,” says Weston. She currently speaks to middle school and high school students about writing and getting published, and leads the Young Writer’s of Naples.

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy. It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope, and living according to your purpose through this fantasy fiction story. Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in December 2007.

A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9), by ArcheBooks Publishing (www.archebooks.com), is available now. M. B. Weston is available to schedule speaking engagements on a variety of topics and can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.

M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles. She speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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Press Release: MB Weston Scheduled as Panelist at Necronomicon Convention in Tampa

Contact Information:
Author: M. B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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Naples Author on Panel at Tampa's Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Convention October 5-7, 2007

(September 20, 2007 - Naples, FL)  Naples-based author M. B.Weston will be participating as a panelist at the 26th annual Necronomicon Convention.  This convention includes a wide range of events including literature, video, art, dances, trivia contests and more and will be held at the Hyatt Downtown Tampa.  For more information, go online to www.stonehill.org/necro.htm.

MB Weston will participate on three panels on Saturday, October 6th: Best Sword & Sorcery You Might Have Missed at 11:00am, Crafting Believable Characters at 1:00am, and Most Common Writing Mistakes at 5:00pm. Weston will also be available for book signing during the weekend event. 

“I’m honored to have been chosen as a panelist and excited to be included with such distinguished guests,” says M. B. Weston.  “I am pleased to have another opportunity to discuss writing skills and share my writing with science fiction and fantasy fiction fans in Florida.”

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy.  It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through the fantasy fiction story of Davian, a battle-hardened major in the special operations division of the cherubian military.  While Davian is on assignment deep in enemy territory, he is called and sent to Earth to guard seven-year-old Tommy – a boy who has been prophesied to save Earth.  Tommy is just trying to survive the second grade, persecution from bullies and the strain of his parent’s divorce.  He has no idea he could be the chosen one, or of the spiritual forces at work surrounding him.  A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9) is available now.

Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in December 2007. 

Weston is also available for book signings or speaking engagements.  M. B. Weston can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Author M. B. Weston Co-Hosting “Open Mic Night” October 2nd at Barnes & Noble - Naples

Contact Information:
Author: M. B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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(September 19, 2007 - Naples, FL)  On Tuesday, October 2nd from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Naples-based author M. B. Weston will share “Open Mic Night” hosting duties with Get Real’s actress Jillian Windham.  This FREE event happens at Barnes & Nobles in the Waterside Shops located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.

“Open Mic Night” is an opportunity for the public to come out and share their talents whether it be reading poetry or playing music.  Here in Naples, “Open Mic Night” has evolved into a venue for those in middle and high school to showcase their bands’ talent.  Each act gets 5-10 minutes on stage (depending on the amount of acts) to perform and get more comfortable in front of a crowd while building their following.  In between scheduled performances, Weston and Windham will keep the evening going through a variety of different acts.

Weston graduated cum laude from USF with a BS in Accounting, but she knew writing was her true passion. She broke into print in November 2004 when her poem, “Message in a Bottle,” was published in the Arizona Literary Magazine. Two years later, she landed her first book contract with ArcheBooks Publishing, Inc.

Weston released her first book in April 2007 entitled A Prophecy Forgotten, published through ArcheBooks Publishing.  A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy.

Weston is known as a gifted orator and often speaks to writers conference workshops and panels, classrooms, and writing organizations about the craft of writing and the process of getting published. She has a passion for teenagers and leads the Young Writer’s of Naples—a teenage chapter of the Florida Writers Association

"A Prophecy Forgotten" (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9) is available now. Weston is also available for book signings or speaking engagements.  M. B. Weston can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.

For more information on Open Mic Night contact Barnes & Noble at (239) 598-5200.

Press Release: Author M. B. Weston To Speak to East Naples Middle School Students

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Author: M. B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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Author M. B. Weston To Speak to East Naples Middle School Students
Scheduled dates are September 14, September 17 and September 19

(August 31, 2007 - Naples, FL) Naples-based author M. B. Weston is scheduled to speak to students at East Naples Middle School on Friday, September 14th, Monday, September 17th and Wednesday September 19th.

M. B. Weston, a 1994 Naples High School graduate and author of the book, A Prophecy Forgotten, will speak with students about her book, what it is like to be an author, and much more. She will also be signing copies of her first book, A Prophecy Forgotten, which will be available for purchase.

Weston has a heart for children, and though her original audience for A Prophecy Forgotten was the adult reader, she found that her book resonated with younger readers as well who were excited by the fantasy world she created with undertones of good versus evil. "I’ve written since I was small, and it has been very gratifying that I am able to reach the younger readers," says Weston.

M. B. Weston is not only an award-winning writer, but also a very talented and motivating speaker. She has been scheduled as a guest speaker at many schools and events throughout Florida.  One of the teachers who attended last year’s East Naples Middle School event was Pam Prochaska, a Language Arts teacher. Prochaska commented, "Her personal experience with the writing, revision, professional review, and publication of her novel offers our students a realistic look into the world of successful publication. Many students were in awe that a "real author" related her sometimes frustrating experiences in such a simplistic and succinct manner. Most importantly, they identified with her in her continuing trial and error challenge of writing and revising which students experience every day. I can't imagine a better experience for young writers to witness first-hand."

Recognizing that it is not easy to gain then keep the attention of middle schoolers, Weston’s energy and enthusiasm for sharing her writing experience is inspiring. “My students thoroughly enjoyed their special day with M.B. Weston. Her presentation was extremely well prepared and interesting for the students. It was obvious that they enjoyed it from all of the questions they asked and the positive comments they gave when I had them review the day. It is also exciting that she is a local graduate. I am looking forward to having her come back this year,” says Dottie Hendershot, another Language Arts instructor at East Naples Middle School.

Like many who enjoy the fantasy genre, Weston started reading it as an adolescent. She started off with fairytales, then Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. She currently enjoys reading works by Clancy, Grisham, and of course, Rowling. She enjoys making up characters and striving to give them lives that readers will care about knowing. “My goal is to create a world that people want to visit again and again and characters that readers constantly want to read about. People want to go back to Middle Earth, Narnia, and Hogwarts. I want readers to feel the same way about Elysia.”

Weston broke into print in November 2004 when her poem, "Message in a Bottle," was published in the Arizona Literary Magazine. Two years later, she landed her first book contract with Archebooks Publishing, Inc. She currently speaks to middle school and high school students about writing and getting published, and she leads the Young Writer’s of Naples - a chapter of the Florida Writers’ Association for teenage authors. “The key to writing fantasy is to make it magical, yet believable. Too much of either can ruin the story. These workshops are designed to help find the balance between the ordinary and the extraordinary,” says Weston.

Available now, A Prophecy Forgotten (ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9) is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy It’s a Tolkein-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through this fantasy fiction story. Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in December 2007.

Weston is also available for book signings and speaking engagements along with youth and adult writing workshops. She can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, and her website is www.elysianchronicles.com.

Press Release: Author M. B. Weston To Attend and Exhibit at Dragon*Con in Atlanta

Contact Information:
Author: M. B. Weston (239-821-3769)
Press Release: Karole Davis (239-290-4473)
E-Mail: mbweston@elysianchronicles.com
Website: www.elysianchronicles.com

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(August 10, 2007 - Naples, FL)  Naples-based author M. B. Weston will be attending and exhibiting at Dragon*Con, America's largest, multi-media, popular arts convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film.  More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the event held over the Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 3, 2007, in Atlanta.

Dragon*Con was launched in 1987 as an outgrowth/evolvement of a local Science Fiction and gaming group, the Dragon Alliance of Gamers and Role-Players (DAGR), founded by Ed Kramer. The name "Dragon" for both the club and the convention was derived from Ed's Dragon Computer (a European version of Radio Shack's venerable Color Computer), which hosted a local Bulletin Board System ("The Dragon") that initially served as a central hub for both organizations.   For more details, go online to www.dragoncon.org.

M. B. Weston will have a table displaying her current book, A Prophecy Forgotten, in the Exhibit Hall.  Attendees will browse amongst the latest new products and releases from a wide variety of gaming, comic and book publishing companies.  “This is an exciting time for me to meet with fans who have read my book, as well as talk to people who might not have heard about me yet!” says Weston.

A Prophecy Forgotten is the first in the Elysian Chronicles trilogy.  It’s a Tolkien-meets-Clancy fantasy novel about guardian angel warfare and treason that embodies the themes of faith, hope and living according to your purpose through the fantasy fiction story of Davian, a battle-hardened major in the special operations division of the cherubian military.  While Davian is on assignment deep in enemy territory, he is called and sent to Earth to guard seven-year-old Tommy – a boy who has been prophesied to save Earth.  Tommy is just trying to survive the second grade, persecution from bullies and the strain of his parent’s divorce.  He has no idea he could be the chosen one, or of the spiritual forces at work surrounding him.

Her next book, Out of the Shadows: Book II of the Elysian Chronicles, will be available in December 2007.  A Prophecy Forgotten(ISBN-10: I-59507-I69-5; ISBN-13: 978-159507-169-9) is available now.

Weston is also available for book signings or speaking engagements.  M. B. Weston can be reached at 239-821-3769, by email at mbweston@elysianchronicles.com, or online by visiting www.elysianchronicles.com.