James Clemens: biography, books, contribution to literature

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James wrote works that became the property of the fantasy world, including a series of novels called "The Sigma Force". He also wrote a series of books "Cursed and Exiled". he was the one who was hired to write the book version in 2007.

James Clemens is considered one of the best writers, his books have been translated into forty languages. In each work, he shows unseen worlds, discoveries and historical secrets.

Biography

It should be noted right away that James has two aliases: the first is James Rollins for adventure thrillers, the second is James Clemens for fantasy.

He grew up in the Midwest, was born in Chicago, 1961-20-08. Has 3 brothers and 3 sisters. As a child he liked the works of Jules Verne and Wells and decided he wanted to be a writer. He studied at the University of Missouri, became a doctor of veterinary medicine. Then he moved to California and started his own business. It was a veterinary clinic where he worked for a decade, at the same time he began to write a work called "The Cave".

Currently, James continues to devote time to support the local SPCA (organization for the humane treatment of animals). He has a good knowledge of medicine and science, which helps him come up with the research that happens in his books.

James is the author of the book "The Demon's Crown", which was presented not so long ago - 05.12.2017.

He also founded Authors United, a group of writers that aims to help soldiers and their families find jobs, housing during emergencies.

When James Clemens wrote "The Cave", he went to several publishers to find one that could publish. He had to bypass almost 50 publishing houses. And only the latter decided to publish it. But he did not know if they would publish it or not, he decided to write fantasy. Thus, James Clemens "Witch's Fire" composed and passed in 1998. A year later, "The Cave" was also published. He combined veterinary medicine and writing, but found he couldn't handle it. The author often says that he had more time when he was a veterinarian. Sometimes it happens that he writes not one work, but two a year. He alternates between thrillers and fantasy, from time to time it seems to him that this is natural schizophrenia. Now James lives in Sacramento, he has 2 dogs and a parrot at home. He also has two official websites, one per pseudonym.

Artworks

All books by James Clemensrepresent for a long time. He wrote Sigma Force. Together with Rebecca Cantrell, he wrote a cycle called The Sanguine Order. There are five books, the first was written in 2012. With Grant Blackwood, he wrote Tucker Wayne, in a series of three books. There are cycles "James Ransome" and "The Godslayer Chronicles".

Locations for his works James composes by traveling throughout the US and Europe, New Zealand, China, Africa, Australia, etc. He conducts book tours in different countries for seminars and media interviews. He met readers in groups, at writing conferences. James' mentorship has made him a popular instructor at various meetings.

Thrillerfest conference will be held soon - 2018-12-07 in New York, for thriller lovers, authors - popular and newcomers, agents and readers participate there.

If you read the Cursed and Exiled series by James Clemens, all the books in order will be:

• First comes a book called "Witch's Fire", it was written in 1998.
• The following year, James wrote a sequel to Witch's Storm.
• A year later, the 3rd part of "The War of the Witch" was created.
• In 2001, James wrote the fourth part of "Witch's Gate".
• And finally, the last, 5th part, "The Star of the Witch" was created in 2002.

The action of the cycle takes place in the kingdom of Alaseya and some other places, here is a map from the official site.

Witch's Fire

There is a beautiful kingdom of Alaseya and there is a Dark Lord who commands the Gal'Gothals. Winged beasts roam everywhere. Hoping to someday save their country, the remaining sorcerers decided to encase their power in something. Thus the Blood Diary was created. This event happened exactly 500 years ago.

The main character described by James Clemens is the witch Helen, who has a very unusual and, one might say, fatal gift. It is she who will get the Bloody Diary, and the power of sorcerers will be added to her strength. However, the Dark Lord does not at all intend to wait for the girl to gain power, he sends his messengers after her. The witch has to hide in distant lands, meeting friends and enemies. Finally, she also has her own detachment, which is ready to defend the empire from the Dark Lord.

Witch Storm

The witch has a sign in the form of a crimson stain on her palm. It's called the Ruby Seal. This is evidence that the witch has tremendous power, but this power is not only seductive, but very difficult to control. By subordinating this magic to yourself, you can resist the minions of the Dark Lord. However, Elena cannot command her magic. A group of apostates is sent along with her, as well as an ageless warrior, they need to find the lost city.

Prophecies say that it is in it that some mystical tome is hidden, which holds the key to the defeat of the DarkLord. However, if he finds Elena first, he will make her his most terrible weapon. Xi-wen is a girl from a clan that lives in the ocean. This clan is connected to terrible sea dragons, but even more ancient ties bind the girl to a land she knows nothing about, to a man she has never met in her life, to a legend that sleeps somewhere deep in the stone under the island of Aloa Glen. And this legend is already beginning to wake up. It is there, on Aloa Glen, that Elena and Xi-wen will meet each other. But what will the forces they liberate do? Will they lead to freedom or to the eternal reign of the Dark Lord?

Witch War

Elena has in her hands not only great energy and magical blood, but also the fate of the kingdom itself. It all depends on whether she can restore the Bloody Diary, a powerful talisman that was created long ago, and unravel the secrets that are inscribed on its page. Aloa Glen is a legendary city that belongs to Shorkan. This is the chief lieutenant of the Dark Lord and his terrifying army. With the help of Sm-wen and her dragons, Elena prepares to attack the city, and at her side is Er'ril, a loyal defender and the only person who knows how to unlock the enchantment that surrounds the Blood Diary.

He also turns out to be Shorkan's brother. Meanwhile, Yoah, Elena's brother, has prophetic dreams and sees a future where Elena is dying from Er'ril's sword. However, his visions do not always come true, and how can he act against his sister's confidant? Even if you tellabout future betrayal, where are the guarantees that it will happen? He hesitates to act not only for the sake of his sister, but for the sake of the entire kingdom. Which side will Er'ril take?

Witch's Gate

Elena and the rebels defeated the armies of the Dark Lord, were able to find the secrets of the Bloody Diary. However, the evil Dark Lord was able to survive. He has the biggest source of power - stone gates. The brave men are sent to look for these gates in order to destroy them. Some go north into the cold snows, others go south into the hot deserts.

And Elena herself needs to get into the ruined Gal'goth. Yoah must master his power. None of those who set out will return unharmed. Some will never be returned at all. Elena will have to go on a journey, discovering the secret of the Dark Lord and his great powers.

Witch Star

Although the stone gate has been destroyed, the Dark Lord can still strike. Now Elena needs to prepare for battle. She returns to Aloa Glen for a little rest. She meets a man who is dressed in a jester's outfit, is small in stature, and his name is Harlequin Quail. They say about him that he is a fool, but the Harlequin himself explains that he has just escaped from the fortress of Blackhall, this is the place where the Sovereign lives. Harlequin reveals that he was able to discover a terrible future.

In just a month, the Dark Lord will be able to avenge his defeat, take possession of all the lands. And only Elena, who owns the Blood Diary, canstop him. This fortress is considered almost impregnable. The location of the last gate is known only to the Dark Lord himself. The search begins, and Elena and her companions are pursued by the minions of the Sovereign and betrayal. They must find these gates and destroy them. A lot will happen along the way. Loved ones will turn against each other, and bonds can be tested.