I've been wanting to gift the TEF community with this blog since my joining over a week ago, especially after exploring many post's and discovering among them many writers, as well as seeing the writing events across the site. Writing a story for the Fables event the other day, I used Herne, the God of deer, provoking my need to do so even more. Then another event arose in the mix, The Fawn Storyteller. This also brought many memory's to my mind from one of my favorite authors books from years ago, David Clement-Davies. So with those few thoughts, let me ask, has anybody in this community read "The Firebringer".


Sorry to get off topic, but let me tell you a little first on how I had come about this author. Bear with me. =]

I remember my first time seeing one his books. I can't well remember the age, but I'm sure it had to be before I was in highschool. I was walking through the mall with my mother, and of course, being an avid reader, she stopped at one of the book stores. I always go through the books as well to look for interesting ones. As I searched through the many stories upon the shelves I came across a thick, white, hard cover book. Pulling it out I found only two eyes of a white wolf on the front staring back at me. Being that I loved wolves, and reading, I had to have it! Only at that time it was still a very expensive book, so this was not to happen.

But I never forgot that book, called "The Sight". In my "early years" of highschool I spent much of my time in the library during lunches, actually writing a book about wolves, as in my earlier years of writing I was into animal fantasy. On one occassion I had decided to check into this mysterious book I still longed for from years ago. Surprisingly, my library had it. I went to the isle it was located in and found it sitting neatly on the shelf once again, waiting for me to read it. As I went to grab it another book caught my eye, of the same author, "The Firebringer". I quickly read "The Sight" and came back for this other book, which I found just as enjoyable, if not more.

My highschool years came and gone. A couple years after graduating I, while staying with my grandfather (who happens to live right next to a Barnes and Nobles), we went to the book store. I found myself only wanting to find the books by David Clement. They would have had to be ordered. I told my grandfather about these books I wanted, but it no sooner slipped his mind than it did mine again as well. A couple years later (in the last year and a half), while trying to find a good book to read, I once again found myself dying to read these books. I told my grandpa it was my one birthday request to recieve one of these books, after many failed attempts to find an ebook copy, and many small libraries don't carry this series. I decided on telling him "The Firebringer" this time, and is now only $8 I believe. So as of this last March I finally own one of his books!

(Take into mind, that although I read these in my days of early highschool, I would recommend these for All Ages! Your only limitation is perspective and personality.)

~Pause for breather~

Now, let me tell you a bit about these books.

"The Firebringer" instantly came to mind when I joined this community. Although I just read it a couple months ago, I'm very tempted to pull it out and read it again, as TEF has inspired me to do so. David Clement-Davies books revolve mainly around prophecy. In "The Firebringer" a lil fawn, Rannoch, is born into a large herd, as dark times seem to be coming. Upon his head is a white mark in the shape of an oaken leaf. (Trying really hard not to be a spoiler, as much happens within the first chapter). When the old stag, Blindweed, who is the fawn storyteller sees the mark, he is reminded of an old prophecy. After many losses, all on the night he is born, he spends his life feeling different as his adoptive mother continually hides his mark, and as he grows, he must deal with learning about a special gift he was born with. This book is filled with heart-warming adventure, insane plots, and sad times, but will take you on a journey you've never imagined..

(Highly recommend for TEF members)

Although I have failed time and time again to find his books in ebook form, I'm keeping an eye out for a sampler. Of course nothing is as satisfying as holding the beautiful book in your hands. I've really considered (in cases of extreme boredom) typing out the first chapter. If I do I will put it online and post the link in this blog, as I would love to be able to share a part of this with all you wonderful deer out there..(hehe ; )

"The Sight" on the other hand, is about wolves. I can't remember a whole lot about this book, and still need to read it again, since I only have once. A white wolf is born into her pack with a gift to see through the eyes of other animals, using the raven as an example. There is a prophecy about a white wolf with this gift. Like I said, it has been a very long time and I can't remember much, except this small bit of information. Should make for a good read once I obtain the book. =] There is also a sequel to this book which I have never read called "Fell". These are on my to-do list.

On a last note, "Child of the Wolves" by Elizabeth Hall is also a good book. A husky puppy gets lost in the woods of Alaska and is adopted by a wolf pack. This is told from a more natural view. That's all I'll say on that one.



Sorry for such a long write/rant, for those who read...lol. I just can't get the book off my mind since I've joined this community. :DDD