Sandra's Book Club: Blog Tour: LEGEND OF THE TRAGIK by Chad L.E McGhie

Legend of the Tragik

by Chad L.E McGhie

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GENRE: Fiction-Fantasy

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BLURB:

Not all fires are welcoming.

After decades of war, this had never been more true for the neighboring kingdoms of Tristren and Zemotze. Locked in a tense armistice, there was a promise of a treaty in the air. However, as the Blademage Volgare flees from his enemies, he can see through the wall of deception that clouds the land.

Meanwhile, in the bustling city of Brigandee, the shadow of the weapon known as the Tragik has crept in closer than comfortable. The young man named Hinro Gaskette lives a simple life, expecting little other than to be a soldier like his father before him.

Those expectations are shattered, however, when tragedy awakens a nightmarish power from within . . .

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Excerpt One:

“You humans come with all sorts of trickery. Elves are no different - I am a lover of riches, but an even larger admirer of strength. To you, it seems that the Zemotze are merely power hungry. But, their mission is to establish dominance in the world that is supposed to be in place…it seems necessary, no? The world is weak, Volgare, and the Zemotze only seek to make it stronger. The time of Tristren is over. Your armies, your monarchy...and even your weapons have fallen to them.”

Volgare tried to pull himself free, but was surprised to have a shock of lightning run through him as he did. The sting lasted for merely a second, but it was strong. He breathed slowly to relieve the pain.

A laugh came now from the cold voice. He knelt down beside Volgare, his breath becoming profound to the ear. “You tell me where the rest of your bloodline lives, and you may just be fortunate enough to leave this barn once again.”

“I am the last,” Volgare replied, voice raspy now. A foot met his stomach, and the earth met his face once again. “Deceit will only bring death – not like that is avoidable in the broad picture. Even now, my master’s army marches south through your lands. It is already over, Volgare.”

Swallowing, Volgare only breathed heavily, praying that the assassin’s words were false.

Leaning so close Volgare could smell his breath, the elf whispered. “We can end this peacefully...you could put your bloodline to a well placed, and even applauded...use.”

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What have you learned from being a published author?

The one thing that I have learned, from not only being a published author, but the numerous challenges that life brings in general, is this: nothing that is actually worth doing will ever come easy. Whether you have aspirations to become a doctor, to purchase a home, to become an athlete, to become a tradesman, to raise a family…the list goes on: usually, the things you want the most will require the utmost effort to achieve if you truly want to see it become a reality. Dreams and goals take dedication, hard work, and sometimes, a little bit of luck.

Childhood, for me, was largely magical. I was born in a small oilfield town in Canada to a Christian, traditional family, where ruggedness, toughness, and overall success is largely determined by how much oil you pull from the ground, and how much alcohol you drink while doing so. No family life is perfect, but I had plenty to be blessed for: my grandparents owned a gravel business that provided employment and stability for basically everyone else, including my Mom and Dad. Yet I always struggled to ‘fit in’ or find a comfortable place that I actually felt like I could be myself, bouncing around social circles throughout school. Early on, though, I fell in love with reading, writing, art, video games, as well as snowboarding, quadding (riding an all-terrain vehicle, in proper English) hockey, and outdoor exploration. My imagination ran wild, and the best place to set it free was on a piece of paper. I penned the first version of Legend of the Tragik by age 12, all by hand in an old green binder from school on looseleaf paper. I would then translate it to paper, and in high school, I self-published the very first edition that was released as The Legend of the Tragic. That did not occur, however, until after many challenges and tragedy had happened.

Some of my fondest memories come from my grandparents: on my Dad’s side, my younger brother Dustin and I would go to Sundre every summer for a week, touring all over central Alberta visiting zoos, amusement parks, and more. On my Mom’s side, my grandparents were adventurous and took us to our first trips to the mountains and B.C. The pinnacle of those trips, however, was when we drove all the way from Drayton Valley to Los Angeles to go to Disneyland and Universal Studios, and back up the west coast. I saw much of the western United States, and so much more that I could never remember it all. Our grandparents were planning a return trip one summer to expand those memories and experiences. However, those plans would never come to fruition: one week while we were in Sundre with our grandparents in Sundre, my grandpa had gotten the call that my Mom’s Dad had passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Whenever I heard the news, that is when life changed, and the real challenges began.

Loss is something we must all deal with numerous times in our life, but Pa’s death hit me hard. It affected the entire family just as much, and all the stability and structure we knew as children vanished. He died 4 days before my 14th birthday, and within the next two summers, my parents were headed for divorce, and I was beginning to dabble in alcohol myself. But someone who did not give up on me, despite her own pain, was my grandmother. Her and my brother Dustin faithfully read Legend of the Tragik as I wrote it way back in the day, along with the sequel I had already penned. By age 17, she helped me fund and self-publish The Legend of the Tragic. I was ecstatic: I did book signings and interviews, and for a young adult, the money I did receive was far too tempting. Instead of reinvesting into the book, I simply partied my profits away - I bought into the very social acceptance that I thought I had achieved.

A lot of those people are now lessons I put into Legend of the Tragik so it becomes successful for my family. Having many children of my own, I know how lucky and fortunate we were to even have the opportunity to go on the trips and adventures our grandparents took us on, and I understand how much they had to sacrifice in order to be able to do so. The first version of Legend of the Tragik is something I was never satisfied with, because I knew that it wasn’t as complete as it could be, and I largely did the roll-out wrong. I have spent the last 14 years honing my craft in writing, music, and marketing, while building a beautiful family of my own. Through hard work, dedication, and a healthy mental environment enabled me to fulfill Legend of the Tragik as you see it now, and I could not be more proud of it now.

Nothing worth doing is easy - sometimes, you lose a lot along the way. But that makes it all the more rewarding whenever you do win in the end. Hopefully, I will be taking my own kids to Disneyland, and everywhere else our grandparents took us - that is what I do everything for.

AUTHOR Bio:

Chad L.E McGhie, also known as Chad W. McGhie, is a diverse and exciting entertainer from Alberta, Canada. A father of five, author, and hip-hop musican, his life is full of adventure and excitement that he only hopes translates into his creative works. Whether you are enjoying his music, attending a performance, or now reading his novels, Chad L.E McGhie aims to please his audiences wherever they may be.

You can find Chad L.E McGhie on YouTube, streaming platforms, most social media websites, as well as www.everestingenuity.com.

Chad sincerely hopes you enjoy the journey that is Legend of the Tragik, and thanks you for coming along.

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AMAZON.COM: https://amazon.com/dp/0228862310

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