Julia K Cole

Children of the Luminaries Trilogy.  Imagine...all you held dear, your way of life, all that you knew, was suddenly and tragically taken away. Imagine...being but only one of 13 survivors of a once powerful race of people. Imagine...being told you were chosen to be a warrior that must face and defeat your most feared enemy. Imagine...learning of a distant world where the dark lord now inhabits  and controls. The same world where your 12 loved ones were sent; and where they reside with no memories of their prior existence...no memories of you. Imagine...being informed that in order to save those you love, you most first rid this world of the dark lord and his minions. What would you do? How far would you go to save those you love? *~*~*~*~* Book I: The Coming Storm launches the saga of The Oracle and her mentor Demetrius as they set out on a quest of a life time. Their mission... to stop the Dark Lord Dagon from finding the Ultimate Power and becomi...

What inspired you to write Children of the Luminaries? Actually, the entire trilogy is based on the stories my maternal grandmother used to tell me when I was a child.    So this is a tribute to your granny then? Yes, as a matter of fact, it is!  Granny was this incredible storyteller and I wanted to share with the world the tales she passed on to me.   The trilogy also serves to mirror our individual spiritual growth; to bring awareness to the various issues that are taking place around the world.  How we treat one another, the animals, wildlife, forests, our waters and the lovely creatures who call it home, our beloved planet itself. The entire story reflects how, if left unchecked, negativity grows and flows leaving only death & destruction in its wake. So What's Children of the Luminaries about?  The story itself surrounds a young woman known only as The Oracle and tells of her adventures and coming into her own...

Children of the Luminaries Trilogy.  Imagine...all you held dear, your way of life, all that you knew, was suddenly and tragically taken away. Imagine...being but only one of 13 survivors of a once powerful race of people. Imagine...being told you were chosen to be a warrior that must face and defeat your most feared enemy. Imagine...learning of a distant world where the dark lord now inhabits  and controls. The same world where your 12 loved ones were sent; and where they reside with no memories of their prior existence...no memories of you. Imagine...being informed that in order to save those you love, you most first rid this world of the dark lord and his minions. What would you do? How far would you go to save those you love? Book I: The Coming Storm launches the saga of The Oracle and her mentor Demetrius as they set out on a quest of a life time. Their mission... to stop the Dark Lord Dagon from finding the Ultimate Power and becoming supreme ruler of all wo...

Both the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and PAW have listed ways you can prevent your holiday celebration from turning into a tragedy. Here are 10 tips on how to keep your pet from panicking this Fourth of July weekend. 10. Keep your Pet Indoors at All Times! It may seem obvious, but even if your pet is used to being outside, the resulting panic caused by fireworks or other loud noises may make them break their restraint or jump a fence in a terrified attempt to find safety. 9. Don’t Put Insect Repellant on Your Pet that isn’t Specifically for Pet Use The same tip applies to applying “people” sunscreen on your pet. What isn’t toxic to humans can be toxic to animals. The ASPCA lists the poisonous effects of sunscreen on your pet as, “…drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and  lethargy .” DEET, a common  insecticide , may cause neurological issues. 8. Alcoholic Drinks Poison Pets If your pet drin...

Despite massive bee die-offs, toxic bee-killing pesticides continue to be approved—putting bees and our food system in dire jeopardy. To help us fight in court to save bees and the natural world, Board members of Earth Justice have offered to match your support $1-for-$1—up to $784,000—now through July 15. Donate now and your gift will go twice as far. Sign up to receive notices from Earth Justice Today!   http://earthjustice.org/ Despite alarming declines in bee populations, toxic bee-killing pesticides continue to be approved—as recently as June 13— putting bees, our natural heritage, and our food system in dire jeopardy. Earthjustice is ramping up our work to save bees and stop these dangerous pesticides, but we need your help now more than ever to see these and other fights through. To help with critical battles like this, 17 members of our Board of Trustees have offered to match your support $1-for-$1—up to $784,000— through July 15. Give now and your su...