Can You Guess What This Is? The "Light Riders" Will Need To Use It!

Putting Protagonists in Peril

Let's face it. Authors get attached to their protagonists. Maybe it has something to do with the psyche, but I'm no expert. I just know that when it comes to putting them in tremendous peril, we flinch. Well, at least I do. But without those gut wrenching obstacles coming between the protagonist and his/her goal, the story would be awfully dull.

So, here I am forcing my "Light Riders" to face the worst kinds of scenarios in the depths of the Bastille, the night before July 14, 1789. And just as they seem to emerge from one horrific incident, the next is facing them dead- on. I hope I'm doing this right, because my heart keeps beating faster and faster as I write. And at times, I even break out into a sweat. (Of course I can always blame that on my surroundings. I live in Arizona and it's 113 degrees out there! ).

But I'm not alone. When I really have my characters face something truly heinous, I just mutter, "Blame Donis Casey." She's a mystery writer who knows how to get all of those elements of suspense in motion.

Sorry little "Light Riders," you're really in for it now! 

Snell's Law at work - now and in time

Get Ready for "Light Riders" Trilogy

One of my readers recently asked me why Light Riders and the Morenci Mine Murder will go on to become a trilogy. After all, I could have chosen any of my other YA mystery-suspense novels. Or could I?

For starters, Aeden and Ryn have discovered the perfect vehicle for time travel - Snell's Law. Refracted light can be utilized at any time, unlike the methods other time travelers have to employ. I get to use the same formula for two more novels. And, as characters, they are fairly self reliant, highly motivated, and yes, a bit whiny. But the neat thing as a writer is to watch them mature. Aeden was only 12 and Ryn, 13, when they found themselves in 1930's Arizona. At the end of the trilogy, Aeden will be 15 and Ryn, 16.

Their take on the world and ability to handle situations will change over time. So will their predicaments and perils. Of course, they always run the risk of getting trapped as time ripples, folds, and bends. Even the best formula has flaws. So, I have my work cut out for me.

New venues in an old past. But one question remains, should they share the formula for refracted light?

Keep reading!

Dr. Robert E. Farrell & Ann I. Goldfarb

Waking Up to Space Aliens and Time Travel

Amazing conversation today with sci-fi author Robert E. Farrell at our book signing in Surprise. The folks at Sunsational Coffee just heard about a new theory that is at odds with the "Big Bang." More to come!   #timetravel   #bigbangtheory   #books  #spacealiens

Avid Readers Win Time Travel Essay Contest

"Gifts to Go" in Surprise, AZ sponsored an essay contest for students, asking them where they would go if time travel were available. Our winners, Debbie and Ngaruiya from Sky View Elementary School in Peoria, wanted to meet Thomas Edison and see dinosaurs. Their entries were certainly intriguing.

As an author, I am genuinely appreciative of the effort that "Gifts to Go" has made to promote reading in our schools and to introduce students to Arizona authors.

As the recipient school for the winners, Sky View Elementary will receive a complimentary workshop given by me this year on a theme that they can select, such as: Creating Believable Characters, Using Mood and Tone in Writing, Creating Elements of Suspense, etc.

When businesses and schools work together, our students will indeed benefit. Thank you Tammy Fraser at "Gifts to Go" for all you do!