I don’t remember where I first met Gillian Bronte Adams. It feels like I’ve known her forever. We were in a critique group together once upon a time, and I got to read an early draft of Orphan’s Song. She volunteered to play Abby Goyer in my book trailer for Replication (Click here to watch). She also guest blogs on Go Teen Writers. I’ve hung out with her at a few ACFW conferences, we have the same agent, and she even came to a book signing I had in Austin, Texas a few years ago.
Gillian has sold her first book to Enclave Publishing. I am so excited of her and proud too. I wanted to share a little about the book with you all. I think this book is awesome, and I can’t wait to hold my very own copy.
Who Will Keep the Song Alive?
Every generation has a Songkeeper – one chosen to keep the memory of the Song alive. And in every generation, there are those who seek to destroy the chosen one.
When Birdie’s song draws the attention of a dangerous Khelari soldier, she is kidnapped and thrust into a world of ancient secrets and betrayals. Rescued by her old friend, traveling peddler Amos McElhenny, Birdie flees the clutches of her enemies in pursuit of the truth behind the Song’s power.
Ky is a street-wise thief and a member of the Underground—a group of orphans banded together to survive . . . and to fight the Khelari. Haunted by a tragic raid, Ky joins Birdie and Amos in hopes of a new life beyond the reach of the soldiers. But the enemy is closing in, and when Amos’ shadowed past threatens to undo them all, Birdie is forced to face the destiny that awaits her as the Songkeeper of Leira. (Book one of the Songkeeper Chronicles.)
About Gillian Bronte Adams
Gillian Bronte Adams spent her childhood devouring books and roaming the Texas countryside slaying orcs, captaining pirate ships, and dreaming of medieval kingdoms. So it was no surprise when she became an author.
Her love of epic stories as well as a desire to present truth in a new and unique way drew her to realm of fantasy. Orphan’s Song is book one of the Songkeeper Chronicles Trilogy.
There is still a few days to pre-order this book through the Enclave Publishing Fall Release Kickstarter Campaign. Click the image to check out the pre-order book deals on Orphan’s Song and the other fall releases.
I KNEW Abby looked familiar in that trailer. The pieces finally connect!
Ha ha… Yep, that was Gillian.
Gracious, it has been a while, hasn’t it? 🙂 I think the years are moving by faster than they used to. Thanks for posting this here, Jill, and thanks for all the help and encouragement you’ve given along every step of the way with Orphan’s Song!
You are welcome, Gillian. You have worked very hard, and I’m excited to see your career take off.
How cool! : )