So, here it is — the first, unedited chapter of Brightfire, the young adult fantasy fiction novel I am working on. It’s quite different from Pink Elephant’s universe, but I hope you like it! Copyright © 2009 Naomi Funabashi. All rights reserved.
Here’s the pitch:
For a thousand years, the Draconii men have been hallowed dragon-breeders of the royal court. But Skyrian’s birth — and the death of her mother — mean that there will be no more heirs to the Art. Trapped in a world that has shunned her and her inauspicious birth, Skyrian wants nothing more than to learn her father’s secrets, though she knows she never will. But as war threatens to break out, Khrism, a mysterious guest of the king, comes with a proposal that goes against all Skyrian believes in — and chooses Skyrian as her only apprentice.
Skyrian’s world is further shaken when the unruly seventh Aminan prince Lyonel risks his life to find her, insisting Cyriel is not what it seems. Forced to flee when Khrism reveals her true intentions, Skyrian seeks refuge with the prince — who then asks her for the secret to Cyriel’s demise. Now, in the face of the most dangerous war ever known, Skyrian must choose between the only home she has ever had, or doing what is right.
