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**This book has undergone significant edits! The All New version is available in paperback and ebook. Find it at https://books2read.com/KristaWallace A new story! My standalone novel, completely separate from the Gatekeeper series. Call it fantasy/romance with a Douglas Adams flair! In chapter one, Griffin Trowbridge and her band have their Big Break: High powered businessman, Carl Snifter's daughter's wedding. If all goes well, this could be the first of many, the start of a busy career for Griffin and her band. A dream come true for Griffin. If all goes well... **Nov. Update: Griffin is undergoing some editing. I hope you enjoy this Work in Progress, and keep your eyes and ears open for the Final version, which I hope to publish in late 2021. Did you enjoy that chapter? Support me at https://ko-fi.com/kristawallaceisawriter My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Join the author and a panel of various characters in Hall H, where moderator Dave Lees will pose questions submitted by members of the listening audience. This is Part 2! (Be sure to listen to episode 60 first). Follow Dave Lees on Instagram and Twitter @celmardave Find listener Edwin Downward's work here: https://edwindownward.com/published-works/ Find listener John - https://www.facebook.com/2PointsComics/, Twitter @2PointsComics. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Join our panel in Hall H where the author and characters answer questions posed by listeners! Mirth, frivolity and banter. Part 1. Follow Dave Lees on Instagram and Twitter @celmardave Find listener Edwin Downward's work here: https://edwindownward.com/published-works/ Find listener John - https://www.facebook.com/2PointsComics/, Twitter @2PointsComics. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Some teasers of the next book in the Gatekeeper series, and of the book I will begin podcasting in a couple of weeks. Yay! My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

A knighting ceremony takes place at Bartheylen Castle, and Kyer is annoyed. Bianca visits her friend. Fredric makes a choice and Golgathaur relives a recent memory. Kyer and Val find resolution.

Val and Kien arrive in Hreth while Derry and Phennil go after Fredric. Jesqellan cogitates on his behaviour, and Skimnoddle worries about Harley. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

After Fredric pleads his case to Kien, Derry provides evidence. Kien and Val hasten to stop an assassination, while Fredric makes his escape. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Derry and Kyer finally... finally... clear the air. Corporal Rondo Gorder goes through a Gate to Hreth, to follow Kien's orders. Valrayker gets through to Kien. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Janak nudges Derry to do the right thing. Kyer goes exploring and runs into Fredric, who has taken initiative, and Derry, who makes up his mind. Kien Bartheylen is tired of being patient. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Derry gives Valrayker information he doesn't want to hear. Valrayker wheedles answers out of Kyer, while Fredric contemplates his strategy. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

The company finds themselves squeezed between hammer and anvil at the meeting place. Kyer has an astonishing moment of lucidity. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Phennil's group is set upon, and Fredric offers a solution to their time management issues. Derry and friends must make haste to find their way through the maze of the chasm. Kien struggles with his fears over Alon and their child. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Derry and company learn they are being tracked, and must pick up the pace. Phennil foils his foes to reach his destination, but his trespassing does not go unnoticed. Link to Leopold's Leotard, by Rhiannon Wallace, illustrated by Risa Hugo: https://www.orcabook.com/Search.aspx?k=Leopold%27s+Leotard My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Jesqellan examines the white rose and learns its secret. Derry makes a horrifying discovery, and gets to the heart of the matter. Phennil and his team arrive at the entrance to the Tree of Life. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Major Gilvray takes a journey. The company decides to separate to use the time more effectively. Derry comes to realise the truth of things, while Kyer processes information. Podcasts I have guested on recently Writers' Open Mic: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/963263192 https://www.YouTube.com/user/polychickbc Just Joshing podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jpantalleresco/episodes/2021-04-07T21_52_24-07_00 Myth & Magic with Neil Mach: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/myth-and-magic-neil-mach-GBXnyjHUit3/ https://podcasts.google.com/search/neil%20mach https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/myth-and-magic/id1475921035?l=en

The company assesses the damage and evaluates the situation: several injured parties, trouble is circumvented, and possible new alliances. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

The company faces down their enemies, and Kyer faces a proposition. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Derry takes charge of both companies to make their way up the path to the Indyn caves. Skimnoddle makes an alarming discovery and begins defensive action. Kyer searches for the next ingredient, while facing a terrifying challenger. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Kyer arrives at her destination and is faced with a puzzle. A heated argument between Derry and Phennil results in a startling discovery. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books

Kyer battles her conscience and makes a decision. Phennil stands up for Kyer, and Derry faces a barrage of arguments from opposing sides. My website: http://kristawallace.com Find my audiobooks on Chirp! https://www.chirpbooks.com/search?q=Krista%20Wallace&filter=authors Find my audiobooks on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/author/krista-wallace/id1153781706#see-all/audio-books