Dragon Wisdom Cards from a "Real" Dragon Egg

Great Aunt Gussie holds it down at the Book Signing on Saturday

Here she is... at the signing table.

Zephrum's Great Aunt Gussie "forges" Tricia Riel's signature

Here's a photo of Great Aunt Gussie in the act.

A New Zephrum Gates Guest Post

I had a request to be a "guest" on another author's blog.  Here's the link to the mini-interview they posted about me & the New Zephrum Gates Book.  http://eeriealliance.blogspot.com/

Big Book Signing Day

Today is a big Book Signing Day for the New Zephrum Gates Book.  "Moonrise Herbs" from 1-2pm... & "Redwood Acres Craft Fair" in the Vicker's Hall from 3-4pm.  Be There... or Be a "Pudding Head."  Woo Hoo!

Local TV interview with Trish & Zephrum's Great Aunt Gussie

Here's a little TV interview with my friend's local cable TV show.  I begin the show w/friend Carol.  Then, Aunt Gussie starts getting interviewed at about 18:50 minutes in.  Enjoy.  https://archive.org/details/AH-carol_escobar_show_11-30-2013

Book Signings in Arcata on December 7th

Trish will be at "Moonrise Herbs" from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th.
Then... From 3:00-4:00 p.m., Trish will be at "The Redwood Acres Craft Fair" in the Vicker's Hall.
Get your own Autographed Zephrum Gates Book.
Catch a glimpse of Zephrum's Great Aunt Gussie
Win a FREE Book

Be There... or Be a "Pudding Head!"

Local Radio Station Interviews Trish, Aunt Gussie, & Rocko Pounder

Rocko made a bit of a "faux pas."  Not sure if he'll be "allowed" in interviews anymore.  :-)
The Fun Interview Starts at about 8:35 minutes in.
http://khsu.streamguys.net/21230.mp3

Want to get the NEW Zephrum Gates book for FREE?

On November 29th & 30th, you can download the Kindle Version of the book for FREE! Woo Hoo!
http://www.amazon.com/Zephrum-Strange-Magical-Treasure-Volume/dp/1492293237/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385486038&sr=8-2&keywords=zephrum+gates

Fairy Friend Loves the New Zephrum Gates book.

Alina Ever (a Fairy Stilt-Walker in Asheville, NC) says,
“The second Zephrum Gates book was so much fun to read, I just didn’t want it to end.”  

"Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure"

Loving the Cover Art

I got interviewed by a Young Adult Fiction Blogger at "Moonlight Gleam."

Here's the link:
http://moonlightgleam.com/2013/11/author-guest-post-with-triciariel2.html

Most Recent Fan Mail

Hi Tricia,

I wanted to let you know that I ordered and have received my copy of "Zephrum Gates & The 

Mysterious Purple Haze."  I got your first Zephrum Gates book for my granddaughter, but I am taking a peek. I really like it so far... and it has special meaning from meeting you in the Redwoods!

When my granddaughter first saw your Zephrum Gates card, she said "I really like this Gramma."  

Then she wrote a story about a "Mysterious Pond "  and assigned me the illustrator.

Of these THREE sketches, which one is YOUR favorite?

Wow... "Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure" is now available on Kindle. Woo Hoo! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GFR9G7A

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GFR9G7A

Rocko Pounder on Eyeballs

Strasidous Rowpe Talks of Zephrum Gates. Bwa..ha..ha..ha..ha...

Which of these FOUR sketches is YOUR favorite?

Fairy Aynia Talks about Zephrum Gates Book

Rocko Pounder talks about the NEW Zephrum Gates Book

The Leshy talks about the NEW Zephrum Gates book.

TODAY is the FIRST day that you can get your very own copy of "Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure!"

Here's the link to Amazon.https://www.createspace.com/4422241

Which of these FIVE sketches are YOUR favorite?

Which of these FIVE sketches is YOUR favorite?

Which of these five sketches is YOUR favorite?

Great Aunt Gussie comments about Aging

Which of these sketches is your FAVORITE?

Great Aunt Gussie comments about Dexter Droudy

Dexter Droudy Talks about the Blog Tour

"Next Page Reviews" hosts The Zephrum Gates Blog Tour on October 10th, 2013

http://nextpagebookreviews.blogspot.com/

Guest Artist Interview of Tricia Riel, by Michael-Ray (a.k.a. "Admirable Sprinkleston")

http://michaelraydelosangeles.org/featured/artists/tricia-riel/

Which of these sketches is YOUR favorite?

Circus Artist Friend-Michael Ray- hosts the ZG Blog Tour on October 9th

Here's a link to an interview he did with me too.

Michael Ray De Los Angeles.org

Beatrice Bragg Talks about Blog Tour

Beatrice About Blog Tour

Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf is hosting The ZG GiveAway on October 8th

Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf

We got FAN MAIL! Woo Hoo!

Hi Trish... I spent 30 minutes being fascinated with your talents,
skills and creativity...what with all that you offer as an artist!  
I am embarking on a VO career, and your demos & links were simply
wonderful (and helpful to me too).  
I am very happy to find your webpage...and see how you market yourself, with your book, etc...  It's just so imaginative & original... lots of "star quality there."  I wish I had a daughter or sister like you.
Just wanted to share that...and all the best with all that you do.

Drama Teacher, Connie

Vote on Your Favorite ZG Sketch

Of these 5 sketches, which one is your Favorite?  And why?  Leave your comments below:

The FIRST Raffle WInners Announced!

Since no winners were announced during the first couple of days of the Zephrum Gates Blog Tour, THREE Winners were chosen on Sunday, October 6th.
Rachelle Fox, Rima Fand, & Bill Spenceley all won a prize for participating in the ZG GiveAway!
Congratulations Friends!!

Popular Characters

So far, people have overwhelming said that Zephrum's Great Aunt Gussie is their favorite character.
I love Great Aunt Gussie as well, but have people thought of Dexter Droudy?  Rocko-Pounder? Beatrice Bragg? Or Aynia of FairyLand?  Some of these characters will be "talking" to you soon.  :-)

Le Vanity Victorienne hosts the ZG Blog Tour on October 7th

Here's the link:
Le Vanity Victorienne

Elayne Griffith, Author of "Sapphire" highlights Great Aunt Gussie

Writing Tip: Become Your Characters
http://elaynegriffith.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/writing-tip-become-your-characters/

Behind a Million & One Pages hosts the Zephrum Gates Blog Tour on Sunday, October 6th

Here's the link to "Behind a Million & One Pages."
http://behindamillionandonepages.blogspot.com/

Synopsis of the New Zephrum Gates Book

What do a greedy goblin, a lovesick Dragon, and a not so helpless girl have in common?  From the moment the floating treasure chest appears above the water, this rollicking fairy tale brings us back to the wonderful world of Zephrum Gates.

Goblins are at work and are doing their best to restore their nefarious leader to ultimate power.  Although Strasidous Rowpe has been reduced to a mere wisp of ether, his malevolent influence continues to inspire Goblins… and threaten Zephrum.

Zephrum is helped by a number of eccentric and magical people at her school, the newly started (Fiddlesticks School for Alternative Thinkers with Unusual Abilities).  There, Zephrum and her friends develop their innate talents, learn circus arts, meet strange magical beings, and end up putting on a lively theatrical show that is “out of this world.”

Although some of the teachers try to use science and earth wisdom to understand the chain of quirky catastrophes that keep happening, they can’t really do much to keep Zephrum and her friends away from perplexing predicaments, strange sightings, and misplaced magic.  Can she escape the dark doom that goblins have created for her?  Can her friends keep her from the clutches of a distraught Dragon?  Will they save the day and thwart the feeble efforts of Strasidous Rowpe… before all is lost?

“Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure” will tickle your funny bone and keep you glued to the page as you bounce from one unforgettable event to the next.

Zephrum Gates & The Strange Magical Treasure

Beauty & The Armageddon is hosting the Zephrum Gates Blog Tour, October 5th

Check out the link at "Beauty & The Armageddon."
Beauty & The Armageddon