Post by Phoenix Ashes on Dec 21, 2007 18:55:06 GMT -5
Diana Wynne Jones, British fantasy author, who focus is on witchcraft. She has been writing for over 25 yrs. Brief overview:
Chrestomanci Series: "In the worlds of Chrestomanci being able to use magic is a distinct advantage."The best way to explain this series is to allow the author; "There are thousands worlds, all different from ours. Chrestomanci's world is the one next door to us, and the difference here is that magic is as common as music is with us. It is full of people working magic - warlocks, witches, thaumaturges, sorcerers,fakirs, conjurors, hexers,magicians, mages, shamans, diviners and many more-from the lowest Certified witch right up to the most powerful. Their magic is different and stronger and many of them have more than one life.
Now, if someone did not control all these busy magic-users, ordinary people would have horrible time and probably end up as slaves. So the government appoints the very strongest enchanter there is to make sure no one misuses magic. This enchanter has nine lives and is known as 'the Chrestomanci'." This series tells his stories.
The Time of the Ghost"There's been an accident! Something's wrong!"In this novel read carefully and try to keep track in this fast moving mind-bending story.
Howl's Moving Castle "'How about making a bargain with me?' said the demon. 'I'll break your spell if you agree to break this contract I'm under.'" You will not be able to put this one down, it's a guilty pleasure for sure. You'll cry with laughter. It's also been made into a movie. ;D
The Merlin Conspiracy "I saw a dark space open in front of me and someone came stumbling from around a corner towardsme. The first thing I noticed about this person was that he had a little blue flame sitting on his forehead. 'Oh good,'I said. 'You're a wizard.'" Something strange is going on in court. Follow closely to find out who is behind it.
These are just a few of her stories she has dozens more, that I have yet to read.
Chrestomanci Series: "In the worlds of Chrestomanci being able to use magic is a distinct advantage."The best way to explain this series is to allow the author; "There are thousands worlds, all different from ours. Chrestomanci's world is the one next door to us, and the difference here is that magic is as common as music is with us. It is full of people working magic - warlocks, witches, thaumaturges, sorcerers,fakirs, conjurors, hexers,magicians, mages, shamans, diviners and many more-from the lowest Certified witch right up to the most powerful. Their magic is different and stronger and many of them have more than one life.
Now, if someone did not control all these busy magic-users, ordinary people would have horrible time and probably end up as slaves. So the government appoints the very strongest enchanter there is to make sure no one misuses magic. This enchanter has nine lives and is known as 'the Chrestomanci'." This series tells his stories.
The Time of the Ghost"There's been an accident! Something's wrong!"In this novel read carefully and try to keep track in this fast moving mind-bending story.
Howl's Moving Castle "'How about making a bargain with me?' said the demon. 'I'll break your spell if you agree to break this contract I'm under.'" You will not be able to put this one down, it's a guilty pleasure for sure. You'll cry with laughter. It's also been made into a movie. ;D
The Merlin Conspiracy "I saw a dark space open in front of me and someone came stumbling from around a corner towardsme. The first thing I noticed about this person was that he had a little blue flame sitting on his forehead. 'Oh good,'I said. 'You're a wizard.'" Something strange is going on in court. Follow closely to find out who is behind it.
These are just a few of her stories she has dozens more, that I have yet to read.