Ragabones by Daniel Tweddell
Book: Ragabones
Author: Daniel Tweddell
Genre: Fantasy YA
Release Date: June 27, 2023
As if Josh having his memory stolen by an over-protective mother wasn’t enough, his older brother, Pete, wins every trophy and never lets him forget it. And oh yeah, Mom’s an ex-god of the underworld, so it’s no surprise their family has enemies.
Maybe that’s why Dad’s missing. Maybe that’s why ragged scars crisscross Josh’s throat. It’s definitely why Josh accidentally sprung the trap – the one that opened a portal and released the demon who now hunts them.
Turns out there’s another world; one with castles and dragons, and prisons that dangle into hell. That’s the world where Josh and Pete find Dad turned to stone, the world with entire cities enslaved by the demon. As the brothers race to undo Josh’s colossal mistake, Josh’s mysterious past comes to light, and Josh must choose between the fate of the world and the lives of his family.
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About the Author
Hi, I’m Daniel Tweddell . I grew up in the Bornean and Philippine jungle as a missionary’s kid. My neighbors had monkeys for pets. Just behind the tree line, “ex”-headhunters slipped through the shadows with spears and six-foot blow guns. It was the perfect incubator for a kid’s imagination. As an adult, I did a lot of things from writing high-octane video games with my friends to having my own companies. But I always loved castles, wizards, and monsters the best. So now I write white-knuckle stories about magic woven with truths from my life’s journey. I live in San Diego with my wife and 3 kids.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH THE AUTHOR
1. What prompted you to write about your topic?
My memoir was prompted by a persistent nudge from God that, although very difficult for me to share, was a message He wanted others to hear. It’s truly a story about the goodness and grace of God and demonstrates that His love for us is unconditional.
4. Who influenced you to write a book (or books)?
When I was first considering how to move forward with writing this memoir, I was blessed to have a connection with Chrisitan Author, Becky Melby, who has published more than 30 books and has been writing for decades. She specializes in writing cozy Christian romance novels. Her invaluable insights and helpful guidance definitely influenced my ability to move forward in writing my book.
5. What are your hobbies other than writing?
My husband and I enjoy spending time with our family and we have two silly pooches, Lulu Bell and Jilly Bean, that keep us on our toes! Some of my hobbies include reading a wide variety of books, serving as a board member for different nonprofit organizations and getting together with cherished friends.
6. What is one thing in your life that you would say has had the greatest impact on your writing? Or in your life in general?
I’m an avid reader and I think that definitely has impacted my ability to write and communicate. I’ve also had the privilege of serving as the CEO of several nonprofit organizations where grant-writing and developing tons of different marketing pieces were essential functions of my role. Learning how to communicate effectively for different groups of people has been invaluable.
10. Lastly, what was your favorite book growing up?
My favorite book growing up was Charlotte’s Web!
derby with the cars lined up from worst to best. The worst was made of cardboard with garbage can lids for wheels. The best was polished mahogany, with chrome wheels and velvet seat covers. Can you see the kids’ faces? One brushes old coffee grounds off his hood. He can’t face the crowd. Another polishes a gleaming fender and waves to his fans. I realized the difference between these cars isn’t the kids … it’s the time they spent with Dad.
I’m fraught with blind spots, bad habits, and shortcomings. I also barely have enough time, energy, or insight to manage my own life. How do I have enough for the lives around me who are so hungry for something more? I realized I live in a 5-loaf/5000-mouth world. I’ll never be enough, but I don’t need to be. Instead, I asked God to make this life and this book a father/son project.
Although I’ve dreamt of writing this story for decades, I had to be destroyed before I could honestly portray this hero’s journey. The truths about facing fear, about God making everything OK even when there is no way it can ever be, as well as courage, hope, and finding your destiny, they’re all written from my journey through the depths of an utterly shattered heart to a life so good it feels like a fantasy novel. Whatever you might be going through, I hope the story encourages as well as entertains you. If you haven’t already, you might even meet Magic for yourself.
Blog Stops
Guild Master , October 12 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations , October 12
Library Lady’s Kid Lit , October 13
A Reader’s Brain , October 14 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic , October 15
Through the Fire Blogs , October 16 (Author Interview)
Splashes of Joy , October 17 (Author Interview)
Becca Hope: Book Obsessed , October 17
Adventures of a Travelers Wife , October 18 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books , October 19
A Modern Day Fairy Tale , October 20 (Author Interview)
Blogging With Carol , October 21
Beauty in the Binding , October 22 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody , October 23
Simple Harvest Reads , October 24 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter , October 25 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Daniel is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card & a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
