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Our purpose is to introduce you to the delights of myth and fantasy, if you are not already a fan. All have a sprinkling of romance and mystery as well. In the Pridden series, our heroine is young, and will gradually learn softer ways to live in in this new world.
In this website you will discover some of the extraordinary creatures that populate this world. They often resemble those in ours, but always with twists. Our ‘Creatures Blog’ will hopefully provide you with an idea of the strange society into which Kat is drawn.
To help you keep in touch with all of this, I produce a monthly newsletter called the Quirky Quill, covering happenings, books reviews on writers I admire, and new and interesting facts about the world in which I spend my writing time. Plus a laugh or two and the odd hint or help.
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So, who the heck is J. M. Tibbott?
She is a prize-winning author, a writing instructor and editor. J.M. has been writing since grade school, and continues to study literature and the English Language. She believes there is always something new to learn.
Her works include magazine and newspaper articles, newsletters, online blogs, and story collections. With the 6th book of The Pridden Saga about to be published, J.M is deep into the final conclusion in Book 7. Another couple of series are tucked up her sleeve, the first with a decided Detective bent. After that, more are planned but only her muse is in on the secrets.
J.M. is not only a prolific writer, but enjoys teaching courses in dialogue, character arcs, self -publishing, points of view and tenses, to name a few.
J.M. feels strongly that the well-being of any author is maintained by belonging to a number of writer’s groups. Since early 2020, her groups have morphed into virtual ones. Her much-appreciated fellow members and a fine editor have kept her producing books on a regular basis.
To answer the question at the beginning of this post, J.M. Tibbott is the nom de plume of Marilyn Kleiber
A Fantasy Novel SERIES About
WAR
The Lords of Pridden are convinced the unrest throughout the lands of Pridden is a harbinger of a violent and crippling war. This war will thrust their lands into a brutal and savage situation, reminiscent of one which occurred thousands of paths ago. This must be avoided, and they are desperate for a solution. They suspect Kat, their visitor from another world, is their potential saviour. But is she?
A JOURNEY
Unable to return to her own world without assistance, Kat is obliged to travel the lands within Pridden, solving challenges to the status quo. During her journey, she encounters inhabitants who possess the power to help her return home. Despite her tendency to blunder in awkward situations, she achieves what she needs by persuading certain people to promise the help she will need.
Friendship
Kat, confronts a world with customs ranging from narrow minds to spontaneous sensualists. Through ignorance of the mores of these inhabitants, she annoys, enrages, amuses, captivates, and finally earns the respect of those she encounters in Pridden. This talented young woman, shackled by her clumsy beliefs, discovers friendship can ultimately free her from her own preconceived biases.