A disheartened girl finds hope in a gifted boy and a mystic
mountain.
SOLSTICE-Of The Heart, book one of the SOLSTICE SERIES,
relates the story of the budding romance of Julissa Grant and Aaron Delmon, as
seen through the eyes of Julissa who, like any high school teenager, struggles
through the pitfalls of school and life. Her life turns anything but normal as
she becomes infatuated and intertwined with the high school’s outsiders;
Beaumont, Belmont, and her new-found beau, Aaron Delmon.
Three years after her husband, Simon, and his brother,
Mickey, go missing on Mount Hood, Dierdra Grant moves her 16-year-old daughter
cross-country and sets up house in Mickey’s cabin in Shasta City, California.
Having lost a friend and her father in a short time, Julissa has become
disheartened with the world. Dierdra, broken-hearted and unable to find closure
over the death of her husband, is more of a hindrance than a help to Julissa.
Julissa turns away from her Catholic upbringing and runs renegade with her best
new-found friend, Cherrie. While “boy-hunting” in the Crags with
Cherrie, Julissa meets Aaron Delmon, a gifted boy who will change her life
forever.
Unknown to Julissa, Aaron Delmon is a descendant of the
ancient civilization, Lemuria. He has been sent “from below” to blend
in as a teenager in a high school while working with a cell of Lemurians to
prepare the framework for a return to the Way of the Lemurian known as the Law
of One. When he meets Julissa, he is being schooled as a memorizer and trained
in vampirism, which allows him to control, manipulate, and store life-force
energy.
Targeted Age Group:
YA and Adult
How is Writing In Your Genre Different from Others?
Readers say it best:
These books are in far better taste and more enjoyable than the popular ‘vampire’ stories on the market at present. There is intrigue, romance, morals, encouragement in full in these books. The story grips and does not let go! ~ Patricia M
~ Your writing is brilliant. I’ve never been ” addicted” to a book series like yours before!!! I can’t wait til the next book is ready. ~ Sarah L
~ It is a refreshing change from books I usually read. I love fiction. This book is nothing like any other fiction I’ve read. Very addicting! Couldn’t put it away! ~ Joy Q.
~ This series is absolutely wonderful to read and a pleasure to immerse myself in. Thanks so much for sharing your stories with us! ~ Jamie M
~ Thoroughly enjoyed both books and can hardly wait for the next. The writing is very good and this is a great story. Keep up the good work! ~ Judy C
~ …can be enjoyed by older folks who like a good story without all the cursing and sex scenes that are so prevalent now. ~ Georgeanna
~ What I liked about the book was the story of the characters and the fact that the life of Julissa was written in a YA style. It was refreshing to concentrate on young people’s friendships and feelings without it being written in a sexual way. ~ Sharon
~ I would definitely recommend this book, (Of The Heart) it’s a great start to the series and keeps you wanting more. ~ This was one of those books that, all of the sudden, I found myself at the end. I really enjoyed Sacrifice, it’s a great follow to Of the Heart! And what a cliffhanger we are left with, I loved it. Can’t wait to read the next one! ~ Emi Lia
What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers?
Write what you know and feel, not what is selling currently.
Author Bio:
John J Blenkush is the author of the critically-acclaimed thrillers; REDDITION. (“an excellent legal thriller” “well-written” “readers will be guessing the outcome until the book’s satisfying conclusion” ~ Kirkus Reviews) (“a labyrinth of mysterious characters and unexpected plot twists that will take readers on a wild ride” ~ Independent Professional Book Reviewers) and STACY’S STORY, (“Stacy’s Story holds the reader in its terrifying, suspenseful grip from the first day the couple sets up their campsite all the way to the explosive climax. With Stacy, Blenkush has created a memorable protagonist who’s appealingly courageous and strong-willed. The pages fly by ~ Kirkus Reviews) (“powerful” “emotionally overwhelming” “an incredible story” ~ Independent Professional Book Reviewers)
John is also penning the SOLSTICE SERIES (OF THE HEART, SACRIFICE, BLACK MOON RISING, SONGLINE, and NEW WORLD (“These books are in far better taste and more enjoyable than the popular ‘vampire’ stories on the market at present. There is intrigue, romance, morals, and encouragement in full in these books. The story grips and does not let go! ~ Patricia M) (Your writing is brilliant. I’ve never been “addicted” to a book series like yours before!!! I can’t wait til the next book is ready. ~ Sarah L)
John is currently working on the continuation of the SOLSTICE SERIES, a five-book epic tale of two star-crossed-lovers and the legend of Mount Shasta. He lives in Northern California and loves spending time in the great outdoors.
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?Of The Heart is the first book in the Solstice Series and it and those books that follow (Sacrifice, Black Moon Rising, Songline, and New World) were and are inspired by my love of the mountains and their folklore.
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