Ken Schultz has written stories since he was old enough to hold a pencil and has always dreamed of writing a full-length novel.
He moved to the Comox Valley from Calgary just over two years ago to have more free time to pursue his passion for writing. The Song of the Defiler is the first in a series of books in progress that are the culmination of a dream made possible by his move to the Valley.
His angst-filled teen years led him into the realm of poetry, however The Lord of the Rings caught his imagination in high school and the fantasy genre became, and remains, his favourite story medium. He has written a number of short stories and technical manuals while waiting to fulfill his dream of writing a large, complex narrative like his present series The Songs of Aarda.
The Song of the Defiler is fantasy novel set in a world where a bitter war has raged between the Abrhaani and the Eniila for generations. Both cultures are so busy trying to destroy each other that they do not notice that an ancient evil has awakened.
The Nethera are awake and are about to consume them both 鈥� unless someone can bring them together to stand against the forces of evil. This tale will interest fans of the fantasy genre 鈥� teens and adults alike.
Ken will read from The Song of the Defiler this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Courtenay Library at 300 Sixth St. This is a free event and open to all.
For more information, call the library at 250-334-3369.
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