| Answers to her identity lie beneath a gravestone; her own. Something was missing. It was easy for Lexxie to bury that niggling sense, she had all the love and protection a young woman needed. But when the man she thought to be her father spilled a fever-pitched confession, her content and isolated life ended. Angry and heartbroken, she left the people she loved on a mere hint—her true father lived in Vereiteln Dorf, two villages over. Once there, she’s drawn to an unconsecrated graveyard and patches shocking revelations and broken pieces together, and the more she does, the more her presence in this superstitious village becomes a threat. The perils of a noose amid a 1688 witch hunt lay heavy on her shoulders. Years earlier, in the same village, young Meginhardt succumbs to a vicious attack. Ethereal beings take him on a time-traveling journey to resolve the lad’s deeply rooted struggles. When Meginhardt learns that some woman named Lexxie is the chosen one to carry forward his father’s line of descendants, fits of jealousy ensue—a dream shattered. It should have been him. He becomes frantic to ensure the demise of this undeserving woman. In apparitional form he delivers her a message, face to face. Her future lyeth in his words. STIRRING… EXTRAORDINARY… UPLIFTING |  |
(A Lifeline Fantasy Series Book Three. It can be read as a stand alone
Genre: Religious Fantasy / Coming of Age Fantasy
Release date: November 1, 2024
Release date: November 1, 2024
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Interview with Johanna
1. What was the inspiration for this book?
There is a prologue in the first novel I published, The Gatekeeper’s Descendants. Narrated by an unnamed character 300 years prior to the story’s setting leaves a bit of mystery for the reader. Here Lyeth is the backstory to that prologue. Hence, although Here Lyeth is the third instalment into A Lifeline Fantasy Series, I’ve set it as the ideal first read for the series. Having said that, each instalment into this series is an absolute standalone read, so any order will do!
There is a prologue in the first novel I published, The Gatekeeper’s Descendants. Narrated by an unnamed character 300 years prior to the story’s setting leaves a bit of mystery for the reader. Here Lyeth is the backstory to that prologue. Hence, although Here Lyeth is the third instalment into A Lifeline Fantasy Series, I’ve set it as the ideal first read for the series. Having said that, each instalment into this series is an absolute standalone read, so any order will do!
2. What drew you to write in this particular genre?
I often feel my novels do not sit squarely inside any genre box. But when one is a pantser (versus a plotter) and writes from the heart, genre boundaries are not top of mind when creating stories. It was the fantasized imagination of life in the outer courtyard of heaven that drew me to the stories I have written. Pure speculation. Pure curiosity. I’ve been using the mantra: A little heavenly imagination can loosen the chains of life.
I often feel my novels do not sit squarely inside any genre box. But when one is a pantser (versus a plotter) and writes from the heart, genre boundaries are not top of mind when creating stories. It was the fantasized imagination of life in the outer courtyard of heaven that drew me to the stories I have written. Pure speculation. Pure curiosity. I’ve been using the mantra: A little heavenly imagination can loosen the chains of life.
3. Do you have favorite character(s) in this book?
I do, Lexxie for sure. Life is good until it sends her for a thrashing, but... I’ll say no more …I’d like for you to read it!
I do, Lexxie for sure. Life is good until it sends her for a thrashing, but... I’ll say no more …I’d like for you to read it!
4. What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
Bigger picture thinking. Having fun imagining the reunion with loved ones who have passed; applying some focus to purpose and meaning for today’s living; or perhaps even feeling something of comfort. Maybe, matters to ponder about. Plus, I dearly hope, the simple enjoyment of reading to be entertained.
Bigger picture thinking. Having fun imagining the reunion with loved ones who have passed; applying some focus to purpose and meaning for today’s living; or perhaps even feeling something of comfort. Maybe, matters to ponder about. Plus, I dearly hope, the simple enjoyment of reading to be entertained.
5. Tell us something funny, sad, embarrassing, whatever, that happened involving this book.
Well, tale (ha ha I know its tail) between my legs, I hadn’t applied enough energy to the accuracies of the historical setting (1670-1688). Edits and edits and some rewrites and then more edits to the manuscript caused a bit of stress. Lesson learned!
Well, tale (ha ha I know its tail) between my legs, I hadn’t applied enough energy to the accuracies of the historical setting (1670-1688). Edits and edits and some rewrites and then more edits to the manuscript caused a bit of stress. Lesson learned!
And thank you, Jasmine, for the interview!
Johanna
Johanna
More from Johanna
A little heavenly imagination can loosen the chains of life.
My ‘playground’ for creating Here Lyeth was far-reaching, though insulated with firm boundaries. From fictional Germanic villages in days of old in one corner, a low fantasy kingdom where the perished journey to the foot of a guarded gate, in the other.
Admittedly, I took many privileges with beloved values and symbolisms dear to my faith, daring to employ startling imagination for the purpose of enticing generosity of thought for the great …and small …mysteries in life. My favourite, where the waters of a supranatural river flows through time carrying with it various stones, each belonging to a life on Earth, often getting caught in stormy swirls or stuck in a bank of mud, representations of its owner’s personal trials and sufferings.
The story itself, though smattered with biblical senses, is not meant to be a teaching of ways, (I’m not qualified for such!) rather, to provide inklings of encouragement, to set within minds a sublime curiosity--what life might we find after this one?
My hope is you will enjoy the sparkles of divine happenstances, the pulls of faith and the eager wonder of ever-after capers to be pleasing.
Although the third instalment into A Lifeline Fantasy Series as far as publication dates go, Here Lyeth takes the position of first when it comes to the natural flow of time compared to its stand-alone novel-mates, The Gatekeeper’s Descendants and Jophiel’s Secret.
I promise you, Here Lyeth won’t leave you hanging, though it may unearth you a little
Johanna
My ‘playground’ for creating Here Lyeth was far-reaching, though insulated with firm boundaries. From fictional Germanic villages in days of old in one corner, a low fantasy kingdom where the perished journey to the foot of a guarded gate, in the other.
Admittedly, I took many privileges with beloved values and symbolisms dear to my faith, daring to employ startling imagination for the purpose of enticing generosity of thought for the great …and small …mysteries in life. My favourite, where the waters of a supranatural river flows through time carrying with it various stones, each belonging to a life on Earth, often getting caught in stormy swirls or stuck in a bank of mud, representations of its owner’s personal trials and sufferings.
The story itself, though smattered with biblical senses, is not meant to be a teaching of ways, (I’m not qualified for such!) rather, to provide inklings of encouragement, to set within minds a sublime curiosity--what life might we find after this one?
My hope is you will enjoy the sparkles of divine happenstances, the pulls of faith and the eager wonder of ever-after capers to be pleasing.
Although the third instalment into A Lifeline Fantasy Series as far as publication dates go, Here Lyeth takes the position of first when it comes to the natural flow of time compared to its stand-alone novel-mates, The Gatekeeper’s Descendants and Jophiel’s Secret.
I promise you, Here Lyeth won’t leave you hanging, though it may unearth you a little
Johanna
 Johanna Frank | Before she started writing, Johanna spent her days working with profit and non-profit organizations, while spending her evenings studying theology part-time. Now she spends her waking hours creating fantastical stories she hopes will touch the lives of her readers. Her goal—to deliver soulful, whimsical, and venturous reads. |
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