Dragons Walk Among Us by Dan Rice - Book Tour and Giveaway

Dragons Walk Among Us - Book Tour and Giveaway

7/26/2021

Dragons Walk Among Us
The Allison Lee Chronicles Book 1
by Dan Rice
Genre: YA Fantasy

At times it's hard to believe what you see.

Shutterbug Allison Lee is trying to survive high school while suffering the popular girl's abuse. Her life is often abysmal, but at least her green hair is savage. Her talent for photography is recognized by the school paper and the judges of a photo contest.

While visiting her friend Joe, a homeless vet, Allison's life irrevocably changes after an attack leaves her blind. All her dreams as a photojournalist are dashed as she realizes she'll never see again. Despair sets in until she is offered an experimental procedure to restore her vision. But there are side effects, or are they hallucinations? She now sees dragons accompanying some of the people she meets. Can she trust her eyes, or has the procedure affected her more than she can see?

“Debut author Rice offers an allegorical YA fantasy novel about the transformative power of self-love.
Savvy, coffee-loving teenager Allison Lee is strong beyond her years. The biracial girl faces open discrimination and also copes with her apparent abandonment by her mother, who disappeared several years ago. She’s developed a keen sense of social justice along with a skill for photography. When a mysterious stalker hits her over the head, leaving her blind, she turns to an experimental eye-surgery procedure that forever changes her view of the world. Once, Allison saw her camera as her window to the truth; now, with her naked eye, she’s able to see mythological creatures that aren’t visible to other humans and that fight to protect their way of life. Allison’s ability results in her embarking on a dangerous adventure as she discovers her own highly unusual dragon-hunting legacy. She faces mortal peril as she protects humans and other creatures from a violent, otherworldly onslaught. Along the way, she also gets in touch with her own physical and emotional resilience. Although dragons play a central role in Rice’s work, the heart of the narrative is found in simple humanity and in a celebration of differences. Throughout, characters demonstrate emotional growth as they confront their limiting beliefs about others and embrace a sense of family. The story addresses serious, socially relevant subject matter, such as discrimination, poverty, and bullying, but it’s never preachy; indeed, it has a lighthearted tone that will resonate with adolescent readers. It concludes on an affirming, heartfelt note that will leave readers thoroughly satisfied yet also curious about the future of Rice’s magical fictional world.
An inspirational and socially relevant fantasy.”
- Kirkus Reviews

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Obscured by the surrounding shrubbery next to the base of a conifer is a blue tarp. I press my free hand against the brown bag, feeling the warmth radiating from the container of broth. Good. I’d hate for the soup to be cold.
A gust of wind pushes me sideways. From somewhere overhead comes a loud crack like the bone of some gargantuan creature snapping. A widowmaker thumps to the earth. Gasping, I nearly drop the soup and freeze in place. Overhead, the trees sway in the wind, branches creaking and groaning. I scamper toward the encampment.
About half a dozen tents surround the base of the tall conifer. A wide man with hunched shoulders moves around the camp. I smile. It’s Joe.
I’m about to call out to him when I smell a strange mixture of eucalyptus and menthol and sweat on the wind. It’s the kind of odor I’d expect to roll off guys at a crowded dance club. I scan my surroundings for the source of the scent.
A figure stands behind me in the gloom.
“What are you doing?” I ask.
The stalker strides toward me, raising something about a foot long overhead. A club?
My muscles tense like springs under immense pressure. Dad warned me about attacks on campus. I back away, a scream rising up my throat. The club whirls through the air too fast to avoid.

Dan has wanted to write novels since first reading Frank Herbert's Dune at the age of eleven. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he often goes hiking with his family through mist-shrouded forests and along alpine trails with expansive views.
Dragons Walk Among Us is his debut novel. He plans to keep writing fantasy and science-fiction for many years.

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Allison Lee is the protagonist of my debut YA urban fantasy, Dragons Walk Among Us, and possesses a deep-seated need for belonging. In part, her yearning is no different than anyone else's. She wants to be part of something greater than herself and be surrounded by people who accept her. These desires burn exceptionally bright in her because she has never known her mother, who she believes abandoned her at birth. Allison's need for acceptance hits overdrive when she starts seeing or, perhaps, in reality, hallucinating dragons. When her best friends make it clear they believe she is delusional, their bonds of friendship begin to crack.

Allison is a passionate photographer with dreams of becoming a photojournalist. Her pictures of high school sporting events around Seattle are published weekly in her school's online newspaper. She combines her love of photography with civic-mindedness, often documenting climate marches and social justice issues. When an unprovoked attack leaves her blind, Allison feels like her life has been flushed down the toilet and fears she will never photograph again.

I'm a big believer in the adage to write what you know. It allows me to inject verisimilitude into the story. For example, Allison is an avid photographer, often out and about with her camera in hand. Details on composition and exposure for different situations are sprinkled throughout the narrative. These details are accurate because I'm a shutterbug. I think these details are just enough to characterize Allison Lee, be interesting to readers, and add a sense of realism to a story that is, after all, a fantasy.

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109 Comments

Bernie Wallace

7/26/2021 06:09:28 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

Dan Rice link

7/26/2021 08:42:17 am

Hi Bernie, thanks for dropping by. How long did it take me to write a book? Gosh, the rough draft took about six months or so. I'd say another six months to edit it. Once it was in the hands of the publisher, there was another seven month or so until publication––more editing,cover art, etc.

Thanks again for dropping by.

Michele Soyer

7/26/2021 06:38:52 am

Looks like a book that I will surely purchase for my grandson, he will love it. Best of luck with the book tour.

7/26/2021 08:45:54 am

Hi Michele,

Thanks for dropping by. I do think the younger set will enjoy the book. My older son loves it, and he typically hate everything his father does––LOL. Plus, I did a virtual reading of the first chapter. I have a niece who really got excited about the book after listening to it.

Thanks again.

Kari B

7/26/2021 07:26:58 am

This sounds like a fun and exciting YA fantasy adventure. I really like the lead character.

7/26/2021 08:46:56 am

Hi Kari,

thank you for dropping by and your kind words..

7/26/2021 08:47:51 am

Maia,

thank you so much for hosting me!

Rita Wray

7/26/2021 10:40:10 am

Sounds like a good book.

7/26/2021 02:01:01 pm

thank you for the kind words!

Kelly D

7/26/2021 10:50:46 am

The book sounds great with an interesting plot.

7/26/2021 02:01:34 pm

thank you.

Shirley Ann Speakman

7/26/2021 11:37:43 am

The book sounds very intriguing and Allison sound like a very brave character.

7/26/2021 02:02:17 pm

yes, I think Allison is very brave. thank you.

Marcy Meyer

7/26/2021 11:58:09 am

The cover is very intriguing. Looks really good.

7/26/2021 02:03:00 pm

oh yes, I'm very happy with how the cover turned out. Thanks for stopping by.

Wendy Jensen

7/26/2021 12:41:48 pm

The book details are very interesting.

7/26/2021 02:03:40 pm

thank you for your interest!

Beyond Comps

7/26/2021 01:01:57 pm

7/26/2021 02:04:06 pm

thanks for stopping by.

Paige Chandler

7/26/2021 01:05:19 pm

Perfect cover for a fantasy. Good work.

Danl Rice link

7/26/2021 02:04:42 pm

I agree–– the cover is great. thanks for stopping by.

Peggy Salkill

7/26/2021 01:37:44 pm

Love the cover!

7/26/2021 02:05:17 pm

me too! Thanks for stopping by.

Leslie Price

7/26/2021 01:38:56 pm

This looks like a really interesting read. I look forward to checking it out!

7/26/2021 02:05:51 pm

I appreciate your interest. thanks for stopping by.

Susan Smith

7/26/2021 02:40:03 pm

Sounds like a great book! I like the cover and the excerpt.

7/26/2021 06:37:17 pm

thank you for dropping by and the kind words.

Abigail Gibson

7/26/2021 03:11:57 pm

Thank you for a chance to win!

7/26/2021 06:38:14 pm

Thanks and good luck!

wendy hutton

7/26/2021 03:17:32 pm

wonderful cover, congrats on the releas

7/26/2021 06:39:24 pm

I am very pleased with the cover. I honestly didn't know what to expect and was blown away when turned out so great. thanks for dropping by.

Eva Millien

7/26/2021 03:48:32 pm

Nice to meet you, Dan! Dragons Walk Among Us sounds like a great book for my granddaughter! Thanks for sharing it and good luck with the book and the tour!

7/26/2021 06:41:53 pm

thank you for dropping by. I really do think the younger set will enjoy the story. here is what the Midwest Book Review had to say...

"As Allison begins to interact with the dragons and comes to view them not as the enemy but as entities that hold their own personalities, interests, and objectives, Dragons Walk Among Us imparts further lessons on different kinds of prejudices and assumptions and the process of replacing knee-jerk, judgmental attitudes with understanding." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

David Hollingsworth

7/26/2021 03:57:54 pm

That cover is really striking!

7/26/2021 06:42:32 pm

I wholeheartedly agree. thanks for stopping by.

Debbi Wellenstein

7/26/2021 04:28:32 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

7/26/2021 06:43:11 pm

thank you for the kind words and good luck!

Ann Fantom

7/26/2021 05:12:27 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

7/26/2021 06:44:12 pm

I think the younger audience will find a story especially compelling. Thank you for the kind words.

kelly tupick

7/26/2021 05:16:48 pm

The book sounds great!

7/26/2021 06:44:44 pm

thank you so much for saying so.

Jon Heil

7/26/2021 05:41:03 pm

Flying with the dragons and making people even hotter

7/26/2021 06:45:14 pm

thanks for taking the time to drop by.

Sherry

7/26/2021 06:14:28 pm

I love the cover and think the book sounds great.

7/26/2021 06:46:37 pm

I truly hope many people enjoy the book. thank you for the kind words.

David Basile

7/26/2021 07:02:54 pm

The book sounds good

7/26/2021 07:41:22 pm

thank you for the kind words.

Debbie P

7/26/2021 07:52:01 pm

This sounds like a really excellent book. Nice cover!

bn100

7/26/2021 10:52:29 pm

nice cover

7/27/2021 07:02:33 am

I like the cover too. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

Thomas Gibson

7/26/2021 11:26:25 pm

Love the cover and the excerpt sounds amazing.

7/27/2021 07:03:44 am

I'm so glad the excerpt captures your attention. thanks for dropping by.

Serge B

7/27/2021 04:22:20 am

I liked the excerpt

7/27/2021 07:04:23 am

thank you for taking the time to read it. thanks for dropping by.

Cynthia C

7/27/2021 09:26:53 am

The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

7/27/2021 02:16:49 pm

thanks for dropping by and the kind words.

Bea LaRocca

7/27/2021 09:58:19 am

An awesome cover and an intriguing synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like an excellent read for my teen-aged grandchildren and I. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway

7/27/2021 02:17:35 pm

oh yes, I really do think the younger set will enjoy the book immensely. thank you for stopping by.

Rachel

7/27/2021 10:07:01 am

Sounds so fun! YA is the best genre.

7/27/2021 02:18:09 pm

thank you for the kind words. I agree––YA rocks!

beth shepherd

7/27/2021 10:44:15 am

This looks like a great read! I like the cover

7/27/2021 02:18:48 pm

thanks for dropping by.

Christina Gould

7/27/2021 05:59:39 pm

I love the artwork on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

7/28/2021 07:02:22 am

I enjoy the cover too.

angela heerde

7/27/2021 10:35:47 pm

i like book details

7/28/2021 07:01:40 am

thank you for the kind comment.

Victoria Alexander

7/28/2021 11:19:24 am

Great cover!

7/28/2021 02:11:07 pm

yes, the cover exceeded my expectations.

Barbara Montag

7/28/2021 12:20:35 pm

I like the cover subject and title for this read - outstanding!
Thank you for sharing it.

7/28/2021 02:10:04 pm

Thank you for saying so.

Julie Lundstrom

7/28/2021 12:57:28 pm

I like the cover of this book.

Dani Rice link

7/28/2021 02:10:39 pm

oh yes, I was so pleased when I first saw the cover.

Karin

7/29/2021 06:15:24 am

An interesting story premise

7/29/2021 06:59:57 am

thanks for saying so.

Terri Quick

7/30/2021 02:27:50 pm

Great cover

Dan Rice

7/31/2021 09:31:11 am

thanks for dropping by. I agree the cover is Great!.

Amy F

8/2/2021 03:51:43 pm

Love dragons! This sounds really good.

8/2/2021 09:42:48 pm

I've always found dragons inspirational. thanks for dropping by.

Elizabeth H.

8/2/2021 08:48:12 pm

Wow this story sounds amazing! I've got to know what happens with Allison! Thanks for sharing an excerpt! And who doesn't wish they could see dragons?

8/2/2021 09:43:52 pm

thank you for the kind words. I hope you do learn what happens to Allison...

Mary Cloud

8/4/2021 01:26:38 pm

The cover is interesting - thanks for sharing

8/17/2021 10:00:37 am

when I receive the cover art from the publisher, I was quite impressed. thanks for your interest

Sarah L

8/8/2021 12:57:43 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.

8/17/2021 10:01:35 am

personally, I think it's a very interesting book - LOL. thank you for your interest

Ellie Wright

8/9/2021 01:26:06 pm

Love the cover. Excerpt sounds intriguing!

8/17/2021 10:02:42 am

I'm so glad you enjoyed the excerpt. thanks for dropping by.

Carol G

8/10/2021 04:15:35 pm

This is one to add to my TBR pile.

8/17/2021 09:59:52 am

I am honored. I hope you enjoy it

Glenda M

8/16/2021 01:01:44 pm

This sounds excellent! What do you have planned next?

8/17/2021 09:59:24 am

I'm working on the continuing adventures of Allison and her squad right now. in the second novel, her world will expand to include faeries and more magic.

jose rosado

8/23/2021 01:55:42 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?

Very good blurb

THX

Daniel M

8/25/2021 02:25:49 pm

like the cover

8/26/2021 07:11:43 am

I like it too. Thanks

Renata

8/25/2021 10:56:32 pm

I like the cover!

8/26/2021 07:12:21 am

it exceeded my expectations. Thanks

Francine Anchondo

8/26/2021 12:42:26 pm

The book sounds great

Dan link

8/26/2021 07:54:53 pm

I think it is, but I'm biased.

8/26/2021 01:55:31 pm

Sounds like a great book. I like the cover and excerpt.

8/26/2021 07:54:24 pm

I'm glad you like the excerpt. thanks for stopping by.

Stephanie Liske

8/26/2021 02:07:25 pm

I like the book details.

8/26/2021 07:53:35 pm

thank you for the great comment.

Bill Hoff

8/26/2021 06:44:11 pm

My daughter would enjoy this book

8/26/2021 07:52:16 pm

I truly do believe the younger set will thoroughly enjoy my book. thanks for stopping by.

Leigh Nichols

8/26/2021 06:57:52 pm

Wouldn't it be fascinating and terrifying if they WERE walking among us? (Maybe they are). I love the detail in the exerpt- intriguing!

8/26/2021 07:51:04 pm

if only, right? I'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt.

Anita Jude

8/26/2021 08:47:12 pm

Oh wow I love the amazing cover and the books sounds great

Stacey A Smith

8/26/2021 09:02:25 pm

the store sound different but cool! love the cover art!

Sand

8/26/2021 09:09:35 pm

Sounds like a good book!

Cassandra D

8/26/2021 10:35:37 pm

This book looks very interesting.

Dragons Walk Among Us - Book Tour and Giveaway

Dragons Walk Among Us
The Allison Lee Chronicles Book 1
by Dan Rice
Genre: YA Fantasy

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The Allison Lee Chronicles Book 1
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Genre: YA Fantasy