Angels and demons fighting for control of the universe—ancient spirits or Greek Gods ruling over the Earth—Merlin and magic influencing mankind.What if it were all true?Unlock the secret codex of the supreme rulers of the cosmos.Discover the Decnalab history and lore, as well as uncover the prophecy that foretells of the enchanted one, that will come from humankind.This champion will mark the return of the original utopian order and fight to regain control of the universe and stamp out the evil that has plagued the Decnalab supremacy—learn of his coming.
By Bacon Author | November 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM EST | No Comments
Bacon Finnegan and the Relics of Merlin: The Sword of Elements is a children's fantasy fiction series that chronicles the adventures of Merlin's grandson through space and time, and features thirteen-year-old Bacon Finnegan.
How will this book appeal to children?
This book will connect with children on many levels. However, four main aspects make Bacon Finnegan and the Relics of Merlin: The Sword of Elements appealing to children.
ASPECT #1: CHARACTER DYNAMICS
The first aspect children will enjoy is the dynamics of the characters. This book will have one android, two male, and three female main characters. Their interactions are engaging and believable and their diversity will appeal to a wide audience crossing genders and age barriers. The main protagonist, Bacon Finnegan is strong yet immature. He has lived alone in the cargo hold for over seven years. Accidentally teleporting the other children with him, he is thrust into a situation where he has to learn how to socialize, interact, and work with the other children. ASPECT #2: INTERESTING ADVENTURE
The second aspect that will appeal to children is the interesting adventure. A great adventure takes our minds off our own ordinary lives, and places our imagination in the unbelievable settings, exotic scenes and outlandish circumstances that the protagonist faces. This book will interest all age groups with a plot woven from many different popular adventures. The reader gets a myriadof various past and current literary influences, intertwined with the most popular myths, legends and magical creatures of all times. Simply put, children and adults alike, will enjoy Bacon Finnegan's adventure as he is whisked off to a distant planet, discovers his magical powers, battles an alter ego, searches for lost treasure, faces enchanted creatures, and plays a key role in the greatest legend of all times, the legend of Merlin. On some level, we all want the mundane in their lives replaced with the most exciting adventures we can think of.
ASPECT #3: THEMES
The third aspect, that will attract the attention of children, is its themes. This book crosses into many themes and bounds limitless between: Literary Satire, Mystery, Adventure, Social Satire and Children's Fairy Tales. It brings forward historical accounts, legends and tales from various cultures mixing them with a new fantasy world. Children will enjoy the mixture of creatures from ancient civilizations and fairy-tales mixed with modern technology and futuristic lifestyles fusing it with a search for magical relics throughout the universe. The use of historical overtones, ancient civilizations and mythological references produces a well-rounded dynamic storyline. The storyline mixes the mystery of the seven relics along with the adventure of Bacon having to find them. It conforms to the "Good vs. Evil" struggle that great epic tales and legendary stories incorporate. Bacon has to fight off supernatural evil forces while his mental fortitude and strength of character are challenged. Through this epic quest, friendships are cultivated and rivalries are forged.
ASPECT #4: COMMONALITY
The fourth and final aspect that will appeal to children is commonality. Children identify with characters that are like themselves. Common situations and personal encounters create connectivity with the reader. Children will tap into their own feelings, with the use of strong emotions like danger, hatred, friendship, fear, love, courage, teamwork, death, selfishness and jealousy. As the story unfolds, readers will feel for Bacon, empathize with him, understand him and they may even come to hate him at times. On an emotional and intellectual scale, children will connect with the other supporting characters, and the events that happen. Girl readers will also identify with the three supporting female characters and their interaction with Bacon Finnegan. IN SUMMARY
Bacon Finnegan and the Relics of Merlin:The Sword of Elements will connect with children emotionally and intellectually with the use of a dynamic protagonist and supporting characters, a fantastical adventure, genre crossing themes, and commonality.
By Bacon Author | August 27, 2011 at 09:23 AM EDT | No Comments
If you like Star Wars mixed with Pirates, the beginning of the book will suit you. If you like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, you will enjoy the children teleporting to a myterious world filled with fairy tale creatures—some good, some bad—and the struggle between good and evil.
The first book in the series is an adventure on two parts. Part one: Bacon is teleported to a far awaay planet called Rossulterra. On the planet, Bacon learns he is Merlin’s grandson and has to find seven hidden relics on varoious planets. Part two: In order for his teleportation watch to work again, Bacon and his friends have 80 hours to solve the mystery of the Lost City of Zotikotis. I this Greek-esque setting, Bacon and the others encounter a gorgon, Merefolk, giant flesh eating bats, Tree Barbarians, Gargoyles and a ruthless Warlock named Zamra-Teg.
Read the first chapter in this series and let me know what you think.
So, I you like a touch of Indiana Jones, a spoon full of Artemis Fowl, a pinch of Narnia, a dash of Star Wars, spinkled lightly with Harry Potter and add to that a good dose of the hit TV show Quantum Leap … you might like Bacon Finnegan and the Relics of Merlin!
By Bacon Author | July 14, 2011 at 09:22 AM EDT | No Comments
How are the two similar and how are the two different?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
We all know J.K. Rowling has created the most well known wizard of the twenty first century. Harry is the son of magic parents. The evil Warlock Voldemort killed his parents and attempted to kill him as well. However, Harry escapes his own death and then is left on the doorstep of his aunt and uncle who are Muggles (humans with no magical powers.) His life takes an unexpected turn when he gets an invitation to attend Hogwarts, a school of magic. There Harry moves towards his destiny as he learns magic and uncovers a mysterious plot. In this story, we identify with the miserable life Harry Potter has with the Dursleys. Likewise, we identify with Bacon who is stolen, abandoned then adopted. Then his adopted parents have a son of their own and relegate him to the corner of the cargo hold. Bacon spends his life in the hold with IQ32 a redundant prototype Companion System Learning Android. Harry travels to Hogwarts by train while Bacon travels to the planet of his destiny by a teleportation watch. Bacon is very much like Harry. They are both famous before they know it. Harry is the one who defeated You-know-who and that is how he got the scar on his head, Bacon is the grandson of Merlin and has a birthmark shaped like a six-pointed star on his hand. There is a prophecy that says that he is the one to release Merlin from his imprisonment in the Oak tree on Earth and turn the tide of evil in the universe.
By Bacon Author | July 09, 2011 at 08:15 PM EDT | No Comments
IQ32 is a quirky robot that spews cliches, sometimes at the most inopportune times. Bacon Finnegan got him from his dad as a fifth birthday present. He was found on a junk port on Minurva 3, and with some modifications became Bacon’s tutor and his best friend.
By Bacon Author | July 09, 2011 at 08:11 PM EDT | No Comments
Enjoy this book trailer for the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Crossover novel; Bacon Finnegan and the Relics of Merlin. Book One: The Sword of Elements introduces fifteen-year-old Bacon Finnegan where he embarks on a quest to search the universe for Merlin’s hidden relics.
Created at animoto.com Bacon Finnegan Image: Graur Codrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
By Bacon Author | July 09, 2011 at 08:06 PM EDT | No Comments
WERE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT?
In my novel, Bacon Finnegan teleports to the planet Rossulterra. There are many cool places I would like to visit. Most of all I would like to visit the Lost City of Zotikotis. It has many Greek-like buildings, a Platinum coated wall that shimmers in the sunlight, and a silver and gold temple on the hill in the center of the city.
