For today's dose of INDIE AUTHOR EXCELLENCE, we delve into the work and the mind of CHRIS WALTERS, wonderful fantasy author of the Saga of Mystics Series, as well as other fantasy books.
So, who is Chris Walters?
Chris, describes himself as a nerd of the first order. He got his start begining in the genre, by reading comic books in the 1970's. His first embrace of literature was from the same source.
In the 1970's, having received a copy of the comic book of "The Island of Doctor Moreau", he was transfixed by its tales of adventure and the combination of science and fantasy. This lead him to read the novels by H.G. Wells, followed by many other classics. Additionally, Chris discovered epic fantasy, beginning with The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and moving through all of Tolkien, through to modern authors like Piers Anthony, Katherine Kurtz, J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin. He became enthralled with telling stories of real people in a fantastic context.
Chris published his first novel, "Age of Mystics: the Saga of Mystics Book One" in March of 2016. An avid reader, as well as a writer, he began writing for the Stage in 1986 with the One-Act play, "The Answer." He continued to write for many years for the stage and, eventually, the screen. He never saw commercial success in these ventures, but is still proud of the work he put forth and the entertainment he provided.
Chris lives in Colorado Springs with his wife since 1992. He has two children, Zachary and Maggie.
Chris, describes himself as a nerd of the first order. He got his start begining in the genre, by reading comic books in the 1970's. His first embrace of literature was from the same source.
In the 1970's, having received a copy of the comic book of "The Island of Doctor Moreau", he was transfixed by its tales of adventure and the combination of science and fantasy. This lead him to read the novels by H.G. Wells, followed by many other classics. Additionally, Chris discovered epic fantasy, beginning with The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and moving through all of Tolkien, through to modern authors like Piers Anthony, Katherine Kurtz, J.K. Rowling and George R.R. Martin. He became enthralled with telling stories of real people in a fantastic context.
Chris published his first novel, "Age of Mystics: the Saga of Mystics Book One" in March of 2016. An avid reader, as well as a writer, he began writing for the Stage in 1986 with the One-Act play, "The Answer." He continued to write for many years for the stage and, eventually, the screen. He never saw commercial success in these ventures, but is still proud of the work he put forth and the entertainment he provided.
Chris lives in Colorado Springs with his wife since 1992. He has two children, Zachary and Maggie.
THE AGE OF MYSTICS SERIES:
In a world of contemporary fantasy comes the first novel of a series unlike any you’ve ever read before. With Age of Mystics, Chris Walters has begun a genuine masterpiece, bringing the modern world into the world of mystical power and conflict. A blend of intrigue, adventure, battle and romance fill the pages of this landmark saga, the first volume in an epic series which will delight fantasy fans everywhere.
AGE OF MYSTICS: BOOK ONE
On the far side of the world, lights go out and technology starts failing on a massive scale. In a world so dependent on devices and computer chips, catastrophe is coming. By the time the outage hits Colorado Springs, half the world is in a technological vacuum. As cars litter the highways and roads, their motors no longer capable of producing power, Calvin Ward sets out for home from the restaurant meeting he had set up the day before. Joined by a growing group of friends and family, he seeks answers to what has happened in the world and how they will deal with it. In another part of town, Eric Fine gathers people to his side as well. But, Eric sees a different possibility; one with him in dominion over everyone else.
Without the basic technology that they have relied on, people search for answers and safety. Here a new power paradigm is realized. Amid tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, allies and enemies, people begin to recognize mystical abilities are within their grasp. Such is the end of the Age of Technology, and the beginning of the Age of Mystics.
Its scope immense, its theme universal, Age of Mystics is one of those rare reading experiences that hook you from the start, won’t release you until the end, and leave you yearning for more.
In a world of contemporary fantasy comes the first novel of a series unlike any you’ve ever read before. With Age of Mystics, Chris Walters has begun a genuine masterpiece, bringing the modern world into the world of mystical power and conflict. A blend of intrigue, adventure, battle and romance fill the pages of this landmark saga, the first volume in an epic series which will delight fantasy fans everywhere.
AGE OF MYSTICS: BOOK ONE
On the far side of the world, lights go out and technology starts failing on a massive scale. In a world so dependent on devices and computer chips, catastrophe is coming. By the time the outage hits Colorado Springs, half the world is in a technological vacuum. As cars litter the highways and roads, their motors no longer capable of producing power, Calvin Ward sets out for home from the restaurant meeting he had set up the day before. Joined by a growing group of friends and family, he seeks answers to what has happened in the world and how they will deal with it. In another part of town, Eric Fine gathers people to his side as well. But, Eric sees a different possibility; one with him in dominion over everyone else.
Without the basic technology that they have relied on, people search for answers and safety. Here a new power paradigm is realized. Amid tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, allies and enemies, people begin to recognize mystical abilities are within their grasp. Such is the end of the Age of Technology, and the beginning of the Age of Mystics.
Its scope immense, its theme universal, Age of Mystics is one of those rare reading experiences that hook you from the start, won’t release you until the end, and leave you yearning for more.
FEAR OF MYSTICS: BOOK TWO
Charred pyres with burned bodies litter the east side. Strange creatures have begun to appear across the landscape. Survivors’ camps and markets have begun to form together as some semblance of society tries to take shape. It has been a year and half since the Event, and the Council tries to make its way amidst the increasing death and devastation of a world gone mad. As rumors build of a new power in the east, with the ability to take away the powers of others, the Council must ally themselves with old foes to defeat a growing menace. But will their efforts be futile?
The Hermit roams the landscape, always showing up at the right time. Maxine Craven’s pack has grown to an immense size. Adam and Erica Cross lead a training outpost for healers, while the people of the Bluffs are beset with emotional turmoil and violent outbursts. Follow the characters from Age of Mystics as they return in Faith of Mystics, the ongoing saga of a post-apocalyptic world.
Charred pyres with burned bodies litter the east side. Strange creatures have begun to appear across the landscape. Survivors’ camps and markets have begun to form together as some semblance of society tries to take shape. It has been a year and half since the Event, and the Council tries to make its way amidst the increasing death and devastation of a world gone mad. As rumors build of a new power in the east, with the ability to take away the powers of others, the Council must ally themselves with old foes to defeat a growing menace. But will their efforts be futile?
The Hermit roams the landscape, always showing up at the right time. Maxine Craven’s pack has grown to an immense size. Adam and Erica Cross lead a training outpost for healers, while the people of the Bluffs are beset with emotional turmoil and violent outbursts. Follow the characters from Age of Mystics as they return in Faith of Mystics, the ongoing saga of a post-apocalyptic world.
PLAGUE OF MYSTICS: BOOK THREE
Kyle Ward has his hands full. As the new leader at Council Bluffs, a lot is expected of him. The war with the Faith is over and peace has brought prosperity, but grief over recent losses has not washed away. Before the Wards and Cravens can even deal with their grief, new threats arise.
The dead walk the earth. A small flu grows out of control. An old friend becomes a fierce enemy. Winged people appear in the sky over the eastern plains and wreak havoc. Maxine Craven has run off and will let no one near her. The dragon has found a lair, and terrifies the villagers nearby. How will the Council adjust to so many new problems? And what will happen when the flu gets to epidemic proportions?
The Saga of Mystics is an epic tale of a post-apocalyptic world, where mystical powers have transplanted technology and society is attempting to rebuild. Beginning with Age of Mystics, Chris Walters introduced us to a world utterly changed by an Event of unknown origin. Plague of Mystics is the third book in the saga, and continues with the remaining survivors in the city of Colorado Springs.
Kyle Ward has his hands full. As the new leader at Council Bluffs, a lot is expected of him. The war with the Faith is over and peace has brought prosperity, but grief over recent losses has not washed away. Before the Wards and Cravens can even deal with their grief, new threats arise.
The dead walk the earth. A small flu grows out of control. An old friend becomes a fierce enemy. Winged people appear in the sky over the eastern plains and wreak havoc. Maxine Craven has run off and will let no one near her. The dragon has found a lair, and terrifies the villagers nearby. How will the Council adjust to so many new problems? And what will happen when the flu gets to epidemic proportions?
The Saga of Mystics is an epic tale of a post-apocalyptic world, where mystical powers have transplanted technology and society is attempting to rebuild. Beginning with Age of Mystics, Chris Walters introduced us to a world utterly changed by an Event of unknown origin. Plague of Mystics is the third book in the saga, and continues with the remaining survivors in the city of Colorado Springs.
OTHER WORKS BY CHRIS WALTERS:
KELVIN:THE ELVEN:
Everyone wants to know who they really are. Kelvin certainly does. Kelvin is a strange kid. He is weird. That is what they call him, Weird Kelvin. In the summer of 1981, being different is not honored, it is shunned. But Kelvin isn’t just different, he sees things. He has the ability to see people’s emotions, and though he never has told anyone, he can see other things too.
For the first time ever, Kelvin meets a girl who accepts him for just who he is. That interaction sets in motion a chain of events which will reveal the truth about Kelvin. He is chased across half of the country trying to discover why he even poses a threat to anyone, until he comes face to face with who he really is.
Kelvin the Elven is a contemporary fantasy tale from best-selling author Chris Walters (Saga of Mystics series). It is a coming of age tale about a peculiar boy, and how he finds out he is actually special.
KELVIN:THE ELVEN:
Everyone wants to know who they really are. Kelvin certainly does. Kelvin is a strange kid. He is weird. That is what they call him, Weird Kelvin. In the summer of 1981, being different is not honored, it is shunned. But Kelvin isn’t just different, he sees things. He has the ability to see people’s emotions, and though he never has told anyone, he can see other things too.
For the first time ever, Kelvin meets a girl who accepts him for just who he is. That interaction sets in motion a chain of events which will reveal the truth about Kelvin. He is chased across half of the country trying to discover why he even poses a threat to anyone, until he comes face to face with who he really is.
Kelvin the Elven is a contemporary fantasy tale from best-selling author Chris Walters (Saga of Mystics series). It is a coming of age tale about a peculiar boy, and how he finds out he is actually special.
AND THE RAIN FELL: A Short Story based on the Mystics Saga
In the parking lot of a rural Renaissance Faire, a young girl learns that the world has changed. In this short story, the world of the breakthrough novel, Age of Mystics, is given more depth and perspective. This is the tale of the storm that comes right after the Event in Age of Mystics, that causes such cataclysmic effect in that story.
TO TOUCH THE SKY: A Short Story besed on the Mystics Saga
Isabel Sanchez is not like the others. Trapped at the top of Pike’s Peak with the most popular kids in her high school has made her uncomfortable. The strange and mystical changes which happen over the course of their time bring the group closer and reveal secrets long hidden.
To Touch the Sky is a story of change which takes place in a rite of passage which many teens experience before their senior year, a trip to the top of one of the world’s great peaks to look out over the view which inspired “America the Beautiful”. Set in the fantasy world of the Saga of Mystics, this is another tale of the days following the Event, and the consequences for a group of young men and women, adapting to a new reality.
In the parking lot of a rural Renaissance Faire, a young girl learns that the world has changed. In this short story, the world of the breakthrough novel, Age of Mystics, is given more depth and perspective. This is the tale of the storm that comes right after the Event in Age of Mystics, that causes such cataclysmic effect in that story.
TO TOUCH THE SKY: A Short Story besed on the Mystics Saga
Isabel Sanchez is not like the others. Trapped at the top of Pike’s Peak with the most popular kids in her high school has made her uncomfortable. The strange and mystical changes which happen over the course of their time bring the group closer and reveal secrets long hidden.
To Touch the Sky is a story of change which takes place in a rite of passage which many teens experience before their senior year, a trip to the top of one of the world’s great peaks to look out over the view which inspired “America the Beautiful”. Set in the fantasy world of the Saga of Mystics, this is another tale of the days following the Event, and the consequences for a group of young men and women, adapting to a new reality.
So, there we have it. Another wonderfully talented fantasy/paranormal author worth checking out. Please do! Remember, we are celebrating INDIE AUTHORS OF EXCELLENCE, of which Chris Walters surely is one.
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Till next time, have a wonderful, peace-filled day.
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CHANGING THE WORLD – ONE READER AT A TIME
EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITIES LIFE PRESENTS TO YOU AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!
HAVE A GREAT LIFE AND SPREAD THE LOVE!
CHANGING THE WORLD – ONE READER AT A TIME
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