Masters and Slayers

Last night I finished the the latest book by Bryan Davis, Masters and Slayers. I can honestly say I was not disappointed! It was a beautiful story, revealing many secrets from the book Starlighter that had me thinking and my mind spinning with the adventure! My entire review is below :)

Masters and Slayers

In Masters and Slayers, you join characters Marcelle and Adrian on a heart rending adventure. Traveling through two different planets, their story is constantly packed with excitement and exhilaration. At selective intervals, characters from the book Starlighter make their own appearance in the eyes of the new acquaintances the book has given us, as well as the mysterious starlighter, Cassabrie. Dragon slaying, sword fighting, damsels in distress, and children in need of rescue all make their common place story into Bryan Davis’s gifted imagination, becoming a new story ready to be well loved and received. This book is filled with beautiful quotes, inspiring characters, and the ever-present theme self sacrificing love. The adventure was gripping, and I was left ready to continue the journey.

For those of you interested in checking this book out for yourselves (*nudges readers slightly* seriously, you want to) here is the link to the Masters and Slayers website ~ http://www.mastersandslayers.com

Also, within the book, there is a beautiful song sung by the starlighter Cassabrie. This is a video of someone preforming the music (in the back of the book, all ye piano players!) so you can listen to it yourself :) It is a direct link to youtube, where you may also want to check out a few other people who have preformed this themselves! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA2DgBJ9PYs

That is all I have for now, but I encourage you to click on these links and consider purchasing this book and reading it!

Photography Assignment

This assignment was to take a photo of something throughout the day as the light changed. Of course I had the debate about what to photograph, for I declared there nothing interesting in our backyard! So I had Aly help me clean out the wagon and I set it up against the side of our house, thankfully offing the brick as a pleasing background. It rained in the evening, so the sun was only out for a short period of time in the afternoon. These below were the four best.

Below are book reviews I have written for books by my favorite author, Bryan Davis. Each review has made Five Stars in my opinion, as I thoroughly delighted in them all! I strongly encourage you to look into these books if you haven’t already! To persuade you a bit farther, here is the link to his book buying page! ~ http://www.daviscrossing.com/shopping.htm You can purchase all of his wonderful stories there.

Raising Dragons
Raising Dragons is the first book in the Dragons In Our Midst series. This book started a long journey for me. Three years ago a friend lent me this exciting book, and I have been part of its adventure ever since. Raising Dragons is filled with an exhilarating plot line, taking you through the struggles of two individuals as their dragon heritage keeps them on the run. Billy Bannister and Bonnie Silver display the ever important lesson of sacrifice. Billy's courage even through his doubts and Bonnie's faith even amidst her life's trials are inspiring! A beautiful masterpiece by Bryan Davis, this book opens a whole new world and has sent me on many quests of my own. I deeply encourage you to pick this book up, and begin the journey. You will not regret it!

Eye of the Oracle

Eye of the Oracle is the stunning prequel to the Dragons in Our Midst series by the talented author Bryan Davis. This book takes you through 609 pages of intense battles and the inner turmoil of those striving for faith. It begins in the days of old, incorporating dragons into the Biblical accounts of Noah's flood and the Tower of Babble. Whereas glimpses of the old and cherished characters are displayed in a few given chapters, new and delightful characters expertly open the doors for the Oracles of Fire series. You will find yourself coming to love these newly introduced characters, including the radiant Sapphira Adi and long lost Gabriel! The story was touching on so many levels, its author having woven his words deep into my heart. If you glance over this book, you will miss an adventure I am forever thankful I was part of.

The Bones of Makaidos

The Bones of Makaidos may be my favorite book of all time. It is full of epic battles, a touching romance, fiery trials, and the answer to the questions of many: What is an Oracle of Fire? The beautiful wedding reveals the benefits of purity, as the virgin bride and child of doubt come before the alter to join hands in marriage. Friends separated by time, distance, and even different dimensions are reunited. It offered a magnificent conclusion, with a "Happily Ever After" feel, yet emitted a bit of mystery, leaving room for a few more adventures. I was in tears by the end of the book, missing those characters who sacrificed their life along the journey of eight books, and so entirely happy for those characters who had kept the faith despite the trials and struggles they went through. Bryan Davis has created a wonderful, amazing, and all around beautiful story. He has helped me learn to become an Oracle of Fire. I highly recommend you continue the adventure of our beloved characters in this spectacular book.

Starlighter

Starlighter is the first book in the Dragons of Starlight series. Bryan Davis has composed another fantastic fantasy novel! I was held captive by the sway of the story from the beginning. This book holds a beautiful concept of love. Travel with Jason, Koren, and Elyssa as they are thrust into an adventure, caught between two worlds and the stories of the "lost ones." I remain excited to see what the next book has it store; this is an addition for all libraries, home or public, which will certainly be read many times over.

I have enjoyed all of these books tremendously! I certainly hope you shall find the same pleasure within their pages as I did.

Skyeler

Before I post any of my photography projects for school (I do not care to think of school too much at this time of night) I decided instead to post a few photos taken for my own amusement :)

This is a picture of my cat. Those of you who know my cat can probably tell he is annoyed with me (putting it kindly) for taking his photo. You see, taking his picture equals disturbing his sleep, interrupting his eating, or taking him from his perch in the windowsill squirrel hunting. How did I do it? The not pictured bag of "kitty treats." About the time I took this picture, he was quite done sitting on a square stool, on top of a piano bench, in front of a black backdrop that he couldn't rub against or knock over, and merely staring at the treats. Yes, quite photogenic isn't he?

This is a picture of a shed in our backyard. I found the way the leaves could create a frame for the lens intriguing, and hence the picture before you now.

And finally, this is a picture I took of my little sister making a turkey sandwich. I know, boring, right? But I thought the cat sitting there, looking up at her, was so entirely cute! This picture was edited it in photoshop. I changed it to black and white, and even took out a few things that appeared to clutter the picture. Why? 1) practice. 2) curiosity. 3) because I can :) Below this photo is the original.

That is all for now! I thought practicing with the blog format might be best before starting a school assignment. More pictures will become revealed later. So, if you have any interest in my work, I suggest you stay tuned!

Skyeler

Hello, and welcome to my blog! This is where I will be posting my photography, poetry, and other thoughts worthy of notice. I am very interested in photography, and seek to one day possibly continue this passion as a profession. Due to multiple photography assignments, this may result in multiple posts a day to keep up with my many photos (and to keep each assignment organized). As far as my poetry is concerned, I have been writing a vast degree more than ever before! I shall welcome comments regarding my written works with open arms, as I endeavor to improve yet further. Lastly, other notes I may record here will indefinitely prove to appear in no organized manner. These shall be my random, though hopefully commendable, notes of life. If you are reading this, I thank you for passing through and glancing at my life’s thoughts! I hope you enjoy what I have to say, whether the notes be in form of image, words, or music.