60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Ancient Mirrors Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:07:49 -0700 Ancient Mirrors http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Ancient Mirrors Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Ancient Mirrors Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm Fantasy author Jayel Gibson promotes video gaming as learning tool. [PRWeb Jul 28, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/7/prweb1131754.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:35:01 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Southwestern Oregon Community College, and a popular fantasy author, she often discusses gaming in the classroom and using video games for creative purposes. Gibson's years spent gaming served as an inspiration for her novels, including her newest book "Quondam" (Synergy Books, May 2008, ISBN 978-1-933538-83-9, $14.95). "Gaming has enormous potential as a teaching tool," says Gibson, an elementary school teacher for over 15 years with two Teacher of the Year awards for her use of technology in the classroom. "Too many people have labeled video games as a negative influence, but as a member of the gaming community and teacher, I have seen video games used to teach as they entertain." Gibson says learning does not just come from the video games designed specifically for education, some of the most effective teaching video-game genres are management, role-playing and strategy. These types of games offer opportunities to develop new learning strategies, problem solving and real-life skills with built-in skill leveling. Aware of the ongoing debate concerning video games and education, Gibson incorporates her own gaming experiences in the fourth installment of her "Ancient Mirrors" series. Continuing to weave elements from her gaming experience, "Quondam" follows Cwen of Aaradan, who falls through a mysterious portal into Quondam and must battle to unseat the evil wood nymph queen. "Quondam" received the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award in the fantasy and sci-fi category. Gibson is an accomplished author who often appears at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. A regular guest on KGBR-FM, she has been featured in FortWorth Child, Fayetteville Observer and Grandparents.com. She currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. To learn more about the first three books in the award winning "Ancient Mirrors" series, "Dragon Queen", "The Wrekening" and "Damselflies", visit Jayel Gibson's Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of "Quondam" please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> Shelby Sledge, Publicist Video Games: Friend or Foe to Learning Community? Southwestern Oregon Community College, and a popular fantasy author, she often discusses gaming in the classroom and using video games for creative purposes. Gibson's years spent gaming served as an inspiration for her novels, including her newest book "Quondam" (Synergy Books, May 2008, ISBN 978-1-933538-83-9, $14.95). "Gaming has enormous potential as a teaching tool," says Gibson, an elementary school teacher for over 15 years with two Teacher of the Year awards for her use of technology in the classroom. "Too many people have labeled video games as a negative influence, but as a member of the gaming community and teacher, I have seen video games used to teach as they entertain." Gibson says learning does not just come from the video games designed specifically for education, some of the most effective teaching video-game genres are management, role-playing and strategy. These types of games offer opportunities to develop new learning strategies, problem solving and real-life skills with built-in skill leveling. Aware of the ongoing debate concerning video games and education, Gibson incorporates her own gaming experiences in the fourth installment of her "Ancient Mirrors" series. Continuing to weave elements from her gaming experience, "Quondam" follows Cwen of Aaradan, who falls through a mysterious portal into Quondam and must battle to unseat the evil wood nymph queen. "Quondam" received the 2008 National Indie Excellence Award in the fantasy and sci-fi category. Gibson is an accomplished author who often appears at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. A regular guest on KGBR-FM, she has been featured in FortWorth Child, Fayetteville Observer and Grandparents.com. She currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. To learn more about the first three books in the award winning "Ancient Mirrors" series, "Dragon Queen", "The Wrekening" and "Damselflies", visit Jayel Gibson's Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of "Quondam" please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb850064.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb850064.htm Strong Celtic women and video game influenced fantasy are a winning combination. [PRWeb May 7, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb850064.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 15:44:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend that promotes a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view, and it seems to be working. The first two books of her "Ancient Mirrors" series, Dragon Queen and The Wrekening, have received USA Book News '2007 Best Books' Finalist Awards, and the third book, Damselflies, reached #1 and remained on Amazon's Top 100 Celtic Mythology Bestseller List for seven weeks. Quondam (May 2008) is the 2008 National Indie Excellence fantasy and science fiction award winner. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in her Ancient Mirrors fantasy series because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "There is no shortage of negative publicity for the video game industry," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher and supporter of gaming as an educational tool. "It's time the truth was shared by those who actually play games, study the positive effects, and understand their use as an educational tool." A two time 'Teacher of the Year' recipient in southern California's Escondido Union School District, Gibson excels at using innovative technology strategies in education. Women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's novels. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these independent women from inside herself as well as other women she knows. "Each of us has personal demons," says Gibson on the motivations behind Cwen, her most popular protagonist. "It is only through the unselfish act of helping others that we can defeat them." In addition to her novels, Gibson is the creator of the popular writers' workshop "From Brainstorm to Book and Beyond," and teaches community interest writing for Southwestern Oregon Community College. She is an expert on video gaming in education and the Celtic mythos. Her numerous non-fiction articles,include topics ranging from her experiences living and traveling with exotic pets to dating tips for chic geeks. She is also the moderator of Fealms of Fantasy magazine's online book club. Upcoming appearances include Oregon Mensa's regional gathering in Portland, OR (May 2-4) and BookExpo America in Los Angeles (May 29-June 1). For full 2008 event schedule details, visit Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview or event with Jayel Gibson, or to request a review copy of Quondam please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> Shelby Sledge, Publicist Oregon Author's Fantasy Series Wins Multiple Awards Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend that promotes a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view, and it seems to be working. The first two books of her "Ancient Mirrors" series, Dragon Queen and The Wrekening, have received USA Book News '2007 Best Books' Finalist Awards, and the third book, Damselflies, reached #1 and remained on Amazon's Top 100 Celtic Mythology Bestseller List for seven weeks. Quondam (May 2008) is the 2008 National Indie Excellence fantasy and science fiction award winner. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in her Ancient Mirrors fantasy series because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "There is no shortage of negative publicity for the video game industry," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher and supporter of gaming as an educational tool. "It's time the truth was shared by those who actually play games, study the positive effects, and understand their use as an educational tool." A two time 'Teacher of the Year' recipient in southern California's Escondido Union School District, Gibson excels at using innovative technology strategies in education. Women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's novels. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these independent women from inside herself as well as other women she knows. "Each of us has personal demons," says Gibson on the motivations behind Cwen, her most popular protagonist. "It is only through the unselfish act of helping others that we can defeat them." In addition to her novels, Gibson is the creator of the popular writers' workshop "From Brainstorm to Book and Beyond," and teaches community interest writing for Southwestern Oregon Community College. She is an expert on video gaming in education and the Celtic mythos. Her numerous non-fiction articles,include topics ranging from her experiences living and traveling with exotic pets to dating tips for chic geeks. She is also the moderator of Fealms of Fantasy magazine's online book club. Upcoming appearances include Oregon Mensa's regional gathering in Portland, OR (May 2-4) and BookExpo America in Los Angeles (May 29-June 1). For full 2008 event schedule details, visit Tales Touched by Magick. To schedule an interview or event with Jayel Gibson, or to request a review copy of Quondam please contact Shelby Sledge, Publicist at (512) 478-2028 ext. 227. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm Author Jayel Gibson promotes female friendly fantasy fiction in award winning new Ancient Mirrors Tale. Damselflies Spanning two generations, Damselflies sweeps you into a tangled web of twisted legends and broken promises, desire and deception, fear and fallacy, and the endless struggle to control the minds of humankind. [PRWeb Nov 1, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/fantasy/books/prweb562741.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:05:17 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend and promoting a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with her new book, Damselflies (Synergy Books, November 2007, ISBN 978-1-933538-64-8, $14.95). The third installment of Gibson's "Ancient Mirrors Tales," Damselflies features the powerful female character Arcinaë, who utilizes her inner-strength to fight for an enchanted land, seek vengeance for wrong doings and ultimately save the line of the damselflies. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "I have been a long-time fan of science fiction, fantasy and gaming; but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I've often felt as if I were on the outside looking in," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher. "Popular fiction and culture tell women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within them." Unlike most fantasy epics, women often drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. In Damselflies, Arcinaë comes to realize she is the last of her race and the subject of ancient prophesies. In a quest to right wrongs, Arcinaë becomes a warrior and finds a love she never thought possible. Out of this love, Arcinaë is able to preserve the race of the damselflies through her daughters A'Janae and J'yorie. "I am a very determined, self-assured woman, like Arcinaë," says Gibson on the motivations behind the character. "I tend to seek out and fight for the truth at all costs, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Though Arcinaë is gentle by nature she does not shy away from her responsibility." Gibson currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders--a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. She is a recent honorable mention recipient in this year's Writer's Digest International Book Awards and will appear at the 2007 OryCon 29, Oregon's popular science fiction/fantasy convention, in Portland in November. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors . ###]]> SHELBY SLEDGE The Hermione Effect: Fantasy Fiction's Leading Ladies Jayel Gibson is joining the entertainment trend and promoting a new era of fantasy from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with her new book, Damselflies (Synergy Books, November 2007, ISBN 978-1-933538-64-8, $14.95). The third installment of Gibson's "Ancient Mirrors Tales," Damselflies features the powerful female character Arcinaë, who utilizes her inner-strength to fight for an enchanted land, seek vengeance for wrong doings and ultimately save the line of the damselflies. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre, as well as from her experience with online role-play gaming. She is not alone in the female gaming phenomenon. A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association indicates that 42 percent of on-line gamers are female. "I have been a long-time fan of science fiction, fantasy and gaming; but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I've often felt as if I were on the outside looking in," says Gibson, a former grade school teacher. "Popular fiction and culture tell women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within them." Unlike most fantasy epics, women often drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. In Damselflies, Arcinaë comes to realize she is the last of her race and the subject of ancient prophesies. In a quest to right wrongs, Arcinaë becomes a warrior and finds a love she never thought possible. Out of this love, Arcinaë is able to preserve the race of the damselflies through her daughters A'Janae and J'yorie. "I am a very determined, self-assured woman, like Arcinaë," says Gibson on the motivations behind the character. "I tend to seek out and fight for the truth at all costs, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Though Arcinaë is gentle by nature she does not shy away from her responsibility." Gibson currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders--a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. She is a recent honorable mention recipient in this year's Writer's Digest International Book Awards and will appear at the 2007 OryCon 29, Oregon's popular science fiction/fantasy convention, in Portland in November. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors . ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/books/fantasy/prweb519019.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/books/fantasy/prweb519019.htm Author, gamer promotes female friendly fantasy fiction in new book. [PRWeb May 1, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/books/fantasy/prweb519019.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:30:05 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Jayel Gibson continues to promote a new era of video game inspired fantasy fiction from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with Dragon Queen: An Ancient Mirrors Tale (Synergy Books, May 2007, ISBN 1-933538-46-4, $14.95), a prequel to last year's popular release, The Wrekening. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre. "The love of magic, legend and mythos fostered by my grandmother is a very powerful influence in what I write," says Gibson. "I was raised on Celtic folklore and the belief that a female could rival a male in the realm of legendary heroes. Strong female roles are difficult to find within the fantasy genre. It's time to provide readers with more dynamic female fantasy characters." Dragon Queen's main character is the abandoned young heroine, Yavie. Betrayed by her lover, her siblings, and even her father, she must rely on her own strength and determination. She soon discovers she is the rightful heir of the throne of Aedracmorae and sets out on a treacherous adventure to claim her role and reunite the shattered worlds of her land. Unlike most fantasy epics, women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself and the role-play game characters she creates. Some believe online role-play games are leading to addictive and compulsive behavior, with players neglecting their real lives for their virtual ones. While Gibson admits she once played online role-playing games for up to eight hours per day, it was characters created for these games that led her to write the "Ancient Mirrors Tales." Rather than sucking the energy from her real life, online fantasy games were an inspiration for Gibson, who stresses the beneficial and educational aspects of role-playing games for children and adults alike. A former teacher with a Masters in multi-cultural studies, Gibson's research of medieval weaponry and Celtic folklore is evident in the historical detail she weaves throughout her stories. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of Dragon Queen please contact Amy Currie at Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists. ###]]> Amy Currie, Publicist Fantasy Epic Born of Brave New Virtual Worlds Jayel Gibson continues to promote a new era of video game inspired fantasy fiction from an uncompromisingly feminine point of view with Dragon Queen: An Ancient Mirrors Tale (Synergy Books, May 2007, ISBN 1-933538-46-4, $14.95), a prequel to last year's popular release, The Wrekening. Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre. "The love of magic, legend and mythos fostered by my grandmother is a very powerful influence in what I write," says Gibson. "I was raised on Celtic folklore and the belief that a female could rival a male in the realm of legendary heroes. Strong female roles are difficult to find within the fantasy genre. It's time to provide readers with more dynamic female fantasy characters." Dragon Queen's main character is the abandoned young heroine, Yavie. Betrayed by her lover, her siblings, and even her father, she must rely on her own strength and determination. She soon discovers she is the rightful heir of the throne of Aedracmorae and sets out on a treacherous adventure to claim her role and reunite the shattered worlds of her land. Unlike most fantasy epics, women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson's writing. Gibson says she draws the inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself and the role-play game characters she creates. Some believe online role-play games are leading to addictive and compulsive behavior, with players neglecting their real lives for their virtual ones. While Gibson admits she once played online role-playing games for up to eight hours per day, it was characters created for these games that led her to write the "Ancient Mirrors Tales." Rather than sucking the energy from her real life, online fantasy games were an inspiration for Gibson, who stresses the beneficial and educational aspects of role-playing games for children and adults alike. A former teacher with a Masters in multi-cultural studies, Gibson's research of medieval weaponry and Celtic folklore is evident in the historical detail she weaves throughout her stories. For more information, visit Ancient Mirrors. To schedule an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of Dragon Queen please contact Amy Currie at Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb434061.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb434061.htm Author Jayel Gibson promotes female friendly fantasy books. Unlike most fantasy epics, women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Jayel Gibson’s writing. [PRWeb Sep 7, 2006] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb434061.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:30:17 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com The Wrekening, An Ancient Mirrors Tale (Synergy Books, September 2006, ISBN 1-933538-30-9, $14.95). Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre. “I have been a long-time fan of fantasy, but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I’ve often felt as if I were on the outside looking in, “says Gibson. “Popular fiction tells women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within themselves.” The Wrekening’s main character is the viciously independent heroine, Cwen of Aaradan, a flaming-haired, fiery-tempered rogue who refused her destiny to be a Guardian like her parents. However, when the presence of an evil army buried deep beneath the earth threatens her homeland, it is up to Cwen and her companions to destroy the shards that would unleash the dark force upon the land of Aedracmorae. Unlike most fantasy epics, women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson’s writing -- not only in Cwen’s case, but also in the ruler of Aedracmorae: the Dragon Queen. Gibson says she draws much of her inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. “I am a very determined, self assured woman, like Cwen,” says Gibson of the motivations behind the character. “I tend to choose confrontation over withdrawal, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Cwen would never sit back and let a man fight for her.” Gibson, a former grade school teacher in California, currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. For more information, visit the Ancient Mirrors website. To set up an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of The Wrekening please contact Amy Currie of Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists at (512) 478-2028 ext 211. # # #]]> Jayel Gibson Move Over Tolkien: Author Jayel Gibson Proves Epic Fantasy Isn't A Boys Club Anymore The Wrekening, An Ancient Mirrors Tale (Synergy Books, September 2006, ISBN 1-933538-30-9, $14.95). Gibson was driven to create this platform for fearless females in fantasy because of her own past frustrations with the genre. “I have been a long-time fan of fantasy, but as a woman in a genre dominated mostly by men, I’ve often felt as if I were on the outside looking in, “says Gibson. “Popular fiction tells women to look to a male hero for protection and for power, when it actually lies within themselves.” The Wrekening’s main character is the viciously independent heroine, Cwen of Aaradan, a flaming-haired, fiery-tempered rogue who refused her destiny to be a Guardian like her parents. However, when the presence of an evil army buried deep beneath the earth threatens her homeland, it is up to Cwen and her companions to destroy the shards that would unleash the dark force upon the land of Aedracmorae. Unlike most fantasy epics, women drive the storylines and hold positions of power in Gibson’s writing -- not only in Cwen’s case, but also in the ruler of Aedracmorae: the Dragon Queen. Gibson says she draws much of her inspiration for these powerful women from inside herself. “I am a very determined, self assured woman, like Cwen,” says Gibson of the motivations behind the character. “I tend to choose confrontation over withdrawal, which is not very often how we see women portrayed in literature. Cwen would never sit back and let a man fight for her.” Gibson, a former grade school teacher in California, currently lives in Port Orford, Ore., with her husband, a pet cockatoo and five sugar gliders -- a small type of marsupial. An accomplished author, Gibson often speaks at conferences, including Wordstock and the South Coast Writers Conference. For more information, visit the Ancient Mirrors website. To set up an interview with Jayel Gibson or request a review copy of The Wrekening please contact Amy Currie of Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists at (512) 478-2028 ext 211. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no