Phoenix In The Ashes

From the Hugo Award-winner comes a collection of six of her finest short works--"Psiren," " The Peddler's Apprentice," "Phoenix in the Ashes," "The Storm King," "Mother and Child," and "Voices from the Dust"

" When all the Hell fires have stopped burning and I stand in the wake of their ashes. What is the point of dragging myself through it all if in the end I live to die alone?" The warnings are all around us, if we fail to see the writing on the wall our demise is inevitable. The things that breed so much hate and misunderstandings. The hate that is fracturing our world and driving us apart. Humanity is breaking down. Paranoia and fear color our choices. If we don't change, if we don't come together again, I fear we are heading for the end. Let us strip away the rose colored glasses before it's too late. Without change World War Three is inevitable. The story follows the lives of a group of survivors trying to rebuild their lives in a dystopian war torn America. Everyone has their demons. Everyone is fighting their own battle. In order to survive the characters must set aside their differences and embrace each others flaws. A Phoenix must first burn before it can be reborn stronger, but can you survive the fire?

Praise for The Phoenix The constant pressures from the men she dared to love caused Melanie to crumble under their attacks. She is now soaring on the wings of an eagle, flying high into the deep blue sky, moving forward to fulfill her destiny. A must-read! Minister Vickie Robertson, The Fellowship of Faith Church, Huntsville, AL Uniquely Christian, uniquely honest this book amazes, delights, saddens and ultimately encourages each reader who knows the joy and pain inside a marriage. With shocking honesty, author Dian Griffin Jackson tells a story of love, abuse and the hard work of rebuilding. A must read book for pastor and parishioner alike anyone ready to know the reality of resurrection. Rev. Dr. Nancy Ellett Allison, Pastor, Holy Covenant United Church of Christ, Charlotte, NC Melanie Bella university graduate, devoted wife and mother, pastor, and many things in betweensearches for the love and acceptance that has eluded her since birth. The Phoenix Rising from the Ashes follows Melanies struggles as a teenage mom who became a wife and mother of two early in life and as a woman who loved her husband and desired to please him above all else and make him happy. During therapy, she learns theres a thirsty, hungry, needy little girl inside who is looking for her parents love and acceptance. After leaving her abusive husband, she sets out to find a man who will love her enough to help her right the wrongs both she and her mother experienced. She is also determined to reconcile the disenfranchised little girl with the beautiful, phenomenal woman she is certain the Creator has made her to be. A story of growing up too soon, this novel shares the journey of a woman who has been through the fires and storms of life and realized thatdespite the teachings of the church intended to dehumanize her by telling her she is dirty, wretched, and uncleanshe has had Gods favor her entire life.

When fifteen-year-old Phoenix loses her caregiver, everyone that she has ever known inexplicably turn their backs on her. Given the impossible burden of repaying an unknown debt, Phoenix sets out on her own with her trusty donkey, Muler, as her only companion. However, the roads are not safe, and Phoenix finds herself navigating the unfamiliar terrain of the Darkened Wood, scrambling to escape the unseen creatures that have designated her as their prey. A chance encounter with Malcourt, a mysterious traveller, not only saves her life, but sets it on a trajectory that she would have never thought possible. Buoyed by the support of her newfound friends, she settles into life at Castle Angor and attempts to carve a place for herself. The unexpected discovery of Rorin, a gargoyle spy, has her agreeing to the incredible task of protecting King Benedict, and keeping the kingdom of Angoria safe. As suspicions grow within the castle walls, so do Phoenix's mysterious gifts, and so does her resolve. In a race against time, Phoenix must learn to control her Power and stop a deadly threat, or risk losing everything - and everyone - she has come to hold dear. Buy the book that readers proclaim "breathes life into a world of magic and lore that will draw the reader in right up to the epic conclusion. Ashes is a heroic tale not to be missed!" -- Amanda Labonté, author of Call of the Sea

Death had always walked the time worn knight's path. It had clung with an unending need, driving him into his solitude. Despair was long gone. David was tired now with a burden needing its release knowing Elowen had to understand the real story behind Arthur's success. After he and Andrew had raised their ranks in the Phoenix Order, their minds and bodies were calling for more than the tasks they were being assigned. Little did they know they would vow never to complain about mundane tasks again when they met Arread. A tale of sorcery and sorrow. A land at siege between Light and Dark, and a Prophesy burdened upon a young woman and two sons of the blade. Gallantry was an imagination grown from the smallest seed. For the promise to be fulfilled, the truth had to be told.

Once, long ago in the world of Jarset, there was a battle. Darkness against the light, shadow against the flame. That was long ago and the world has turnes many times since then. now, High to the north in the mountains of Oshar, the darkness broods again once more. Follow Dareus and his motley band of adventurers as they traverse exotic landscapes, fend off epic beasts, and unite with peoples of all sorts.

Legend says a phoenix will rise again—but all that remains of the immortal bird are ashes and whispered fairy tales... Lyra Adams enjoys her job as a rare books dealer, but when an angry wizard barges into her store and demands she fork over a unique tome from the antiquities section, she's not about to let him get away with grand larceny without a fight. Except it's suddenly very difficult to defend her wares, seeing as the wizard turned her into some kind of weird red bird by flinging a handful of ashes in her face. Her only hope of returning to her normal, human self lies in the hands of the one man she never wanted to see again: her lying, stealing, sorcerous scumbag ex, James Pierce. The same light-fingered thief who tried to steal that very same tome from her a few days before. She knows she can’t trust James with her heart or her inventory. Can she trust him to turn her back?