What inspired me to write this series was
reading the end of the Inheritance Cycle, by Christopher Paolini. When I first
heard about Eragon I was in middle school and heard that a sixteen-year-old kid
from Livingston, Montana had written a story about a young man whose fate is
altered when he finds a dragon’s egg in the woods. I grew up in Bozeman, the
neighboring town just twenty miles from Livingston. When I would go hiking or
kayaking in the Paradise Valley outside Livingston, I would imagine myself in
Paolini’s books, acting out scenes in my head in the very place where he
created the story.When the books ended, I
needed more. Not knowing much about publishing at the time, I decided to create
my own story about a dragon rider. Being in high school and struggling with my
level of comprehension in the written word, I gave up after writing six
chapters. I decided to pursue other goals and didn’t revisit the idea of
finishing the story until I had graduated from college. Once I researched more
about publishing and the options available to independent authors, I decided to
go for it. My thoughts were if I can do this, even if nobody reads it but me, I
will have accomplished something great given my mental obstacle for reading and
writing. After finding the inspirational podcast by Joanna Penn and listening
to the hundreds of guest speakers on her show, I followed their advice and just
kept working at it. Since I started writing consistently, I haven’t stopped. I
finished book one in about six months and since book one has come out, I’ve
published two more novels and one novella. With the advice of Joanna Penn and
the teachings of Mark Dawson’s courses, I have turned writing into a career.Readers can expect a fourth and final book in the
Bond of a Dragon series to come in 2020 as well as two new fantasy series. I’m
excited to complete the first novel in my Bonnie Glock series, featuring a
private detective who solves crimes committed by wizarding criminals in their
adjacent non-wizarding world. I’ll also be working on my new epic fantasy
series that will be centered around humans living in a world created by and for
dragons. Over the next year, I hope to publish at least one book every three to
five months depending on how long the book will be. Each of my new series will
feature a free short story or two to give people a sneak peek into the worlds
I’m creating. As ever, I’ll continue to focus on mastering the art of
storytelling while publishing as many high-quality works as I’m able.If you would like to know more about me or want
to connect you can keep tabs on social media or connect with an email. I love
hearing from readers whether it just be to say hello or a critique of my
writing.
Zahara's Gift
Bond of a Dragon Book 1
by A J Walker
Genre: YA Fantasy Adventure
Genre: YA Fantasy Adventure
A
young man forced into action. A juvenile dragon alone in a new world.
Whispers of a terrible evil returning to power.
Nineteen-year-old
Anders lived a fairly normal life until the only family he had was
taken away from him. When he finds himself forced to embark on an
action packed adventure, he discovers there is more to the world than
he was told. The magical force that flows within everything around
him becomes revealed. Dragons, elves, orcs, and goblins lurk around
nearly every turn along the path as he pursues his two kidnapped
cousins.
As
Anders discovers more about his family’s past, he learns of their
involvement in The War of The Magicians and the circumstances leading
up to the attack of his hometown. When Anders is told about his
potential involvement in a prophecy involving dragons and their
powerful magic, he will need to make a difficult decision. Will he
continue to follow the path that is laid out for him or can he make
his own destiny? Will he ever be reunited with his family again? And
if he succeeds, will he ever be able to return to the life he once
knew?
Bond
of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift is the first book in an adventure
fantasy series.
If you like fast-paced adventure novels,
fierce dragons, powerful magic, and a hero fighting for justice, then
you’ll love the fantastic starter in A. J. Walker’s new page
turning series.
Unlock Bond of a Dragon: Zahara’s Gift to
embark on this great adventure today!
Secrets of the Sapphire Soul
Bond of a Dragon Book 2
A
dragon and her rider put to the test. Betrayal among allies. With
Kartania’s fate in the balance, who will take control?
Anders
knows the war to stop Merglan from reclaiming his grip on the world
is just beginning. With no certainty about where or when Merglan will
attack next, Anders and his companions must take action to stay one
step ahead of the cruel sorcerer and his evil dragon.
As
he searches for ways to stop Merglan’s domination of their world,
Anders discovers more than he expected. With several nations of
Kartania on the brink of collapse, he must make a difficult decision.
Is the young rider ready to deal with the consequences he’s facing?
Can Anders overcome the odds and unravel the secrets of the sapphire
soul?
Bond of
a Dragon: Secrets of the Sapphire Soul is
the second novel in an adventure fantasy series.
If
you like gripping suspense, bold dragonriders, and page-turning
action, then you’ll love A J Walker’s latest installment in
the Bond of a
Dragon series.
Discover Secrets
of the Sapphire Soul by
picking up a copy today!
Fall of the Kings
Bond of a Dragon Book 3
Bond of a Dragon Book 3
Lost and without
guidance. Merglan’s imperial grip tightens on the free nations.
Venomous magic penetrating the resistant. In the end, all kings must
fall.
With Anders
displaced from the campaign in Southland, he must navigate through
more than just the foreign land he awakes in. The sapphire’s
intoxicating grip has given him more than just a craving for power.
Its tainted magic pushes him closer to the precipice of becoming more
like the evil that he is foretold to destroy. As he attempts to
resist the darkness, Anders must work through his pain and return to
the fight he abandoned so suddenly.
After the allied
armies are forced to disband, the five nations begin to feel the
effects of the dark sorcerer’s imperial rule. With Westland
occupied by foreign invaders and Southland flooded with orcs, the
humans must band together in resistance. Unlike the elves, who can
hide behind their magically protected walls, the other races in
Kartania’s kingdoms are drastically affected by the absence of an
allied dragonrider. Without a united army to combat Merglan’s
expansion, the fate of Kartania hangs in the balance. Can Anders
resist the urges he feels to allow the evil inside? Can he work with
his dragon to gain back what advantage they once had? Will Kirsten
survive long enough to see Westland’s revolt? What will become of
Ivan and those left behind in Southland?
Bond of a Dragon:
Fall of the Kings is the third installment in the Bond of a
Dragon series. This highly suspenseful and emotional tale comes
to a crescendo in the final chapters; don’t miss out on this epic
by A J Walker.
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of Fall of the Kings to continue the dragonrider’s
experience!
AJ
Walker is a fantasy author whose first works is the Bond of a Dragon
series. Growing up in western Montana and spending most of his time
outdoors has given AJ plenty of adventures to draw from when he's
creating his stories. AJ Walker is an avid outdoor enthusiast, a
world-class whitewater kayaker, and former wildland firefighter. His
personal experiences, just to name a few, include grizzly bear
encounters in northern Montana, a life-threatening winter survival
experience, and several whitewater rescues. Using the influences from
his many personal adventures, AJ Walker loves to transport readers
into his mythical world of Kartania, where his characters find
themselves embarking on the most epic of journeys. Kartania is home
to magical creatures, bold heroes, and evil sorcerers who are sure to
keep you on the edge of your seat.
AJ
Walker writes stories inspired by other fantasy authors like his
person favorites Brandon Sanderson and fellow Montanan Christopher
Paolini. Walker aspires to emulate the creativity of these works, and
the works of many other great fantasy writers. AJ's unique and
exciting personal experiences combined with his wild imagination
create an exciting world that is sure to please anyone who loves
fantasy adventure or fast-paced adventure stories.
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