The Story Behind MOON DEEDS
There are several plot lines in “Moon Deeds” and its series the “Star Children Saga.” The plot lines had different inspirations that I wove together into this epic science-fantasy tale. Let’s look at three of them.
The first inspiration is regarding the moon deeds themselves. One Christmas, my brother gave everyone in my family their own title to land on the moon. We each got different large plots, complete with parchments listing the rights granted to us as lunar property holders, the coordinates, and a corresponding lunar map. The deeds claim to be legitimate because no country has claimed extraterrestrial planets or moons, therefore everything supposedly is up for grabs. In any case, whether or not I own legitimate title to the land, the possibility got my imagination going. What if these deeds are in fact legit? What is a scenario in the future when they might become incredibly valuable and important? That was the genesis of Moon Deeds.
The second inspiration is crystals. I have a large collection of crystals, including several Lemurian crystals. There is a legend around Lemurian crystals that goes something like this: These crystals are from the lost land of Lemuria (similar to Atlantis). Embedded in the striated ridges of these crystal shafts are the akashic records, a vast array of wisdom and memories from various intelligent beings across space and time. The crystals can impart their data and wisdom to their bearers. They are also known to be healing crystals. Crystals play a large part of the magic systems in the Star Children Saga, and the planet Muria in the books was named after these particular ones. The crystals featured in the Star Children Saga are modeled after crystals in my own collection.
The third is the origin of human life. I am fascinated by how mythologies across many diverse ancient civilizations have some eerie similarities. Many cultures and religions speak about advanced or angelic beings visiting us from the stars and interacting or interbreeding with humans on Earth. There are stories of angels descending on shafts of light, giants coming down from the mountains, and mystical subterranean or lost realms on Earth. The long arc of the “Star Children Saga” is based on the premise that we are descended from an alien race who reside on a planet across the galaxy. To connect with them, we must travel on pathways of light every thousand years. However, the pathways of light have been broken and it’s up to the Star Children to find a way to reconnect with our ancestors.
It’s 2090: the last outpost of freedom is the moon, the best defense against technology is magic, and the only hope for humankind rests in the hands of the Star Children.
Twins Cassidy and Torr must save Earth from a ruthless enemy at a time when the only force more powerful than alien technology is magic. Moon Deeds launches the siblings’ journey across the galaxy, where they must learn their power as the Star Children, claim their shamanic heritage, and battle dark forces that threaten humankind.
The Star Children Saga follows Cassidy and Torr as they slowly awaken to their destiny as the twin Star Children, born every millennium to reconnect with the source of all life. They come to discover the sheer enormity of their task: to find our ancestors on a lost planet across the galaxy and save humanity from a spiraling descent into darkness. The powers they must wield to accomplish this task are truly frightening and put at risk everything they love.
Come along with twenty-year-old twins Cassidy and Torr, who inherited deeds to land parcels on the moon. They want to use their moon deeds to get off Earth and escape a brutal dictatorship. But first they must unlock their shaman powers.
A rollicking yet poignant adventure in the not too distant future, when we have colonized the moon and nearly lost Earth to a dictatorship. Only the shamans remain free, plus the lucky ones who escaped to the moon.
Join the adventure! An addictive space opera, science-fantasy series.
“This is a marvelous book. The characters are compelling, complex, and emotional. The future described is neither all evil nor all good, and it’s described so realistically that I can still feel the moon dust in my nose and expect to see large packing containers around every corner. The text is delightfully written with none of the bad grammar that makes picky people like me wince even in an otherwise great story. Alas, this is just the first book of the series, and it appears I’ll have to wait a whole year for the next one. I really need to know *now* what happens next!” – Garden Reader
“I was totally captivated by this story. It is set just far enough into our future that I could see it all unfold. This tale has it all, mystery, magic, aliens, war, family, friendship and love. The authors ability to paint landscapes with words is amazing! I can not wait for book two to come out. I must know the fate of the Star Children!” – VR
“Anything dealing with the moon is almost immediately mystical and magical. Throw in a heart racing adventure and characters that will leave a mark on your heart and you have a masterpiece!” – Taylor Johnson (Educator, Netgalley)
“I found this novel to be as much a psychological thriller as it is a science fiction adventure, and the draw-in happens almost instantly. This is unquestionably one of the best books I’ve read this year and Pickering has roped in an entire family as new fans. I’d give Moon Deeds a whole bucket of stars if I could.” – Asher Syed (Readers’ Favorite)
“There is so much to love about this book, from its complex and intricately woven plot filled with tension, strife, and discovery, to the personal attachment you begin to build with the characters due to finely executed character building, engaging personalities, and difficulties in both moral dilemmas and situations. The pace is perfect to build tension, and I loved the length of this book.” – K.J. Simmill (Readers’ Favorite)
Book Information
Release Date: May 25, 2019
Publisher: Mythology Press
Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-1732568808; 598 pages; $21.99; E-Book, $.99; Audiobook, FREE.
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt13Js_M-P4
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uKWq2o
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Palmer Pickering has been writing fiction since she was eight. She received her BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University, with concentrations in Religion and Race Relations.
She currently works in Silicon Valley in the gaming industry and high tech. In addition, Palmer holds a certificate in Chinese Acupressure, is a certified solar panel installer, and studied Tibetan Buddhism with the 14th Dalai Lama.
She lives and writes in the magical redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, California.
Her latest book is the scifi fantasy for adults, Moon Deeds: Star Children Saga Book One.
You can visit her website at www.MythologyPress.com or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
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