Books with author C. Telford

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. History has hurried along without anyone noticing. Take a peek behind the Emerald Curtain to see just what happened in Oz before Dorothy arrived.Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound, defining this new age in the Land of Oz.DISCOVER THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF AN ENCHANTED WORLDGlinda's story begins in the North and takes her across the Land of Oz. She fights wicked witches, woos a wizard, and learns the unimaginable consequences of growing up in a magical land powered by human dreams.This informative guide provides maps, history, and--best of all--stories to explore the adventures of Glinda the Good from her formative years as a rebellious youth, to the wise woman who became the most powerful sorceress in the Land of Oz.Each story selection includes multiple chapters from the published Hidden History of Oz books, giving you unprecedented access to these fantastic adventures. Never-before-seen maps provide a glimpse of the larger world, and chronology takes you back to the beginning, when the faeries enchanted the land and crowned the first Queen of Oz.Explore the magic and mystery of this epic fantasy that builds the foundation for L. Frank Baum's classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Long before Dorothy, there was Glinda...Book I: The Witch QueensWith only three spells, two clever friends, and a wizard with a dream, Glinda will learn that the one thing in Oz more powerful than magic is freedom. A coming-of-age story for Glinda as she struggles to find her place in a world of magic.Book II: Crown of the DreamerGlinda's sorcerous curiosity leads her to betray her true love's trust, and she discovers the terrible secrets he keeps inside his dreams. Now the Wizard is off on a mad quest with Glinda’s sworn enemy--the Wicked Witch of the East--and Glinda must him bring back, no matter what the cost.Book III: Emerald SpectaclesGlinda's experiment drove the Wizard to the brink of destruction. Now he is mostly dead. Even with the most powerful witches in the Land of Oz at her side, Glinda's unconquerable will may not be enough to drag the doomed Wizard back from the gates of death.To prevent the Wizard from dying completely, Glinda joins forces with her sworn enemy, the Wicked Witch of the East, on a desperate quest across the Land of Oz, and into the mysterious conjoined dreamlands. In the end, only one life matters. Save the Wizard--save the Land of Oz. Everyone else--both friend and foe alike--is expendable.The Hidden History of Oz sagaOz is a magical land, powered by human dreams. In the generations before Dorothy, the history of Oz was forever altered, when a young human Wizard and a rebellious sorceress discovered the world-changing power of dream-magic.The Witch Queens Trilogy box set Includes extensive appendixes, detailing the characters, historical timeline, geography, and concepts of the Hidden History of Oz saga.

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. The Orphan Sorceress of Oz introduced Glinda as the headstrong ruler of the South. Dark Dreams in Oz challenged her ability to command, and Dark Wind in Oz challenged her determination as she became Protector of Oz. However, her crusade failed and drove the Wizard from the light back into the dark. In madness, the Wizard hides in exile, leaving the throne of Emerald City empty.Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.SHE WILL WIN HIS SOUL, IF IT TAKES A LIFETIME.Beyond the shadows of the Emerald City, the world continues, and Glinda defends the Wizard’s legacy through wisdom by her rule, through courage by the strength of her sword, and through strength by the power of her sorcery. Every year she writes a letter to the Wizard, Oscar Diggs, and begs him to claim his rightful place. Every year she receives silence.Decades drop away, and generations fade into forgetfulness. The true identity of the Wizard is lost to all save a few, until only the legend remains. Glinda wages war in the Wizard’s name, but bloody battlefields only bury the dead. The dark and silent night stretches a day into a year into a lifetime. Her hidden fear finds a new face as the Wizard finally opens his door…Glinda’s Letters to Oz is an epistolary novel that provides a long view of Oz history, connecting the Hidden History of Oz to the classic series created by L. Frank Baum.

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy, generations without war have grown soft and weary. From the shadows, the witches scheme to divide the land and remake Oz in their own image. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice abound, defining this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WORLD WILL KNOW HER NAME, NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.Fifteen-year old Glinda is determined to live free from the shadow of her sorceress mother. Uncaring of the price it may demand, Glinda’s rebellion against her mother’s wishes unleashes the hidden fury of the wicked witches’ secret scheme, and plunges the entire land into chaos.Amidst the turmoil, magical armies march across Oz, leaving devastation in their wake. Hope from the skies comes in the form of a wizard almost as young as Glinda. He brings stories of freedom, and dreams that change the world around him. Without an army of her own, Glinda inspires common people to rise up against the monstrous armies. However, her inexperience puts everyone at risk. Will three spells, a few clever friends, and a wizard with unwavering faith in freedom be enough to overthrow the tyranny of the wicked witches?Let the battle for Oz begin.The Orphan Sorceress of Oz is the first book in The Hidden History of Oz series, an epic fairy tale adventure set decades before L. Frank Baum's masterpiece, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This series brings the excitement of epic fantasy to the magical land of Oz.This story was previously published as The Witch Queens.What readers have to say:“a very exciting, action packed adventure story that impressively builds itself around the original source material.”“brilliantly told…somewhat dark at some parts, and has that hint of Frank Baum's original writing”“I don't know of any other Oz prequel or sequel that ties so many existing plotholes together in such a believable way.”“full of adventure and in depth character development”“witches, magicians, heroes, inventors, villains, friends and plenty of action”“a fantastic Oz story with a nice Celtic feel thrown in for good measure”

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. The Orphan Sorceress of Oz, first book in the Hidden History of Oz series,introduced the the ambitious witches and their plan to conquer the Land of Ozduring the Witch Wars. Scarcely had the furor ceased when Dark Dreams in Ozhurled the entire land into the violent throes of death, as the Wizard’s dark dreams write and rewrite the laws of reality.Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WIZARD'S HEART IS HERS. DEATH ITSELF DARE NOT STOP HER.Time draws short, with the fate of the land inextricably linked to the fadingheartbeat of the Wizard. Challenging the unstoppable forces of time, nature, and death, young sorceress Glinda joins her sworn enemy, Kalinya, the WickedWitch of the East, to save the man they both love.Their impossible quest drives them through the waking nightmares of the wizard, across the land of Oz, and to the source of magic itself. With destructionriding the wind, enemies at her side, and friends standing in her way, nothing will temper the fury of a woman scorned.

The Orphan Sorceress of Oz, first book in the Hidden History of Oz series, introduced readers to the powerful players vying for control of the Land of Oz during the Witch Wars. Now, two years later, Glinda is undisputed ruler of the South, but her hunger for knowledge and power leads her deeper into dangerous experimentation in the sorcerous arts. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WIZARD’S SECRETS BELONG TO HER. SHE WILL PROVE IT TO THE WORLD.Seventeen-year old Glinda has a reputation for control over her kingdom, her magic, and her friends. Unbeknownst to them, she unleashes a powerful and unstoppable new weapon, forged from the stolen nightmares of the Wizard. This betrayal drives the young Wizard far beyond her reach.Kally’s lifelong mastery of magic has earned her a kingdom, many enemies, but no friends to soften her black heart. With a new face fashioned from forbidden magic, she enchants the wandering Wizard to join her in an impossible quest to bring lasting peace to the troubled Land of Oz.Glinda’s crusade to reclaim the Wizard triggers a desperate race against enthralling magic, inhuman armies, and even the unchained powers of nature, driving her to unthinkable actions that threaten everything that she stands for.

The Orphan Sorceress of Oz, first book in the Hidden History of Oz series,introduced the the ambitious witches and their plan to conquer the Land of Ozduring the Witch Wars. Scarcely had the furor ceased when Dark Dreams in Ozhurled the entire land into the violent throes of death, as the Wizard’s dark dreams write and rewrite the laws of reality. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WIZARD'S HEART IS HERS. DEATH ITSELF DARE NOT STOP HER. Time draws short, with the fate of the land inextricably linked to the fadingheartbeat of the Wizard. Challenging the unstoppable forces of time, nature, and death, young sorceress Glinda joins her sworn enemy, Kalinya, the WickedWitch of the East, to save the man they both love. Their impossible quest drives them through the waking nightmares of the wizard, across the land of Oz, and to the source of magic itself. With destructionriding the wind, enemies at her side, and friends standing in her way, nothing will temper the fury of a woman scorned.--Additional content includes extensive appendixes detailing the entire Hidden History of Oz series (more than 100 pages!).

The Land of Oz: Decades before Dorothy. The Orphan Sorceress of Oz, first book in the Hidden History of Oz series, introduced readers to the powerful players vying for control of the Land of Oz during the Witch Wars. Now, two years later, Glinda is undisputed ruler of the South, but her hunger for knowledge and power leads her deeper into dangerous experimentation in the sorcerous arts. Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.THE WIZARD’S SECRETS BELONG TO HER. SHE WILL PROVE IT TO THE WORLD.Seventeen-year old Glinda has a reputation for control over her kingdom, her magic, and her friends. Unbeknownst to them, she unleashes a powerful and unstoppable new weapon, forged from the stolen nightmares of the Wizard. This betrayal drives the young Wizard far beyond her reach.Kally’s lifelong mastery of magic has earned her a kingdom, many enemies, but no friends to soften her black heart. With a new face fashioned from forbidden magic, she enchants the wandering Wizard to join her in an impossible quest to bring lasting peace to the troubled Land of Oz.Glinda’s crusade to reclaim the Wizard triggers a desperate race against enthralling magic, inhuman armies, and even the unchained powers of nature, driving her to unthinkable actions that threaten everything that she stands for.

In a magic land, where dreams feed the Splendid Ones -- Faeries from across the desert -- one young witch pledges to protect a foreign ruler. Her oath binds her to her duty, but when the mission is threatened by an old friend, the witch must choose between the past that she left behind and the present that has already betrayed her.---The Cursed Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy. The stars are right, and the time of return approaches. Dark Winds harvest the sleeping energy of the unsuspecting people. Countless stolen dreams feed the Splendid Ones -- ageless Faeries from across the desert -- with no one the wiser. Now the Queen of Dreams has chosen her Eye in Oz, and she is coming to claim what is hers.Magic and malice, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Kingdom of Dreams.ONE SMALL CHOICE WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF TWO KINGDOMS.She betrayed her best friends to save their lives. That deed won Locasta the favor of the witch and earned her the coveted apprenticeship. Ever since that moment, she has wondered if her sacrifice was worth it, or even if it was recognized at all.She has survived under the cruel apprenticeship of the Wicked Witch by hiding her knowledge. Now she has been chosen to provide magical security for the Queen of Dreams during a secret operation. With unseen enemies around every corner, Locasta must choose whether to trust the past she left behind, or to fulfill her duty in the present that has already betrayed her.The Kingdom of Dreams saga explores the unknown heroes that shaped the history of the Lands of Oz and Dream long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. This is a story of three powerful witches, two clever inventors, and one ageless queen with a plan to change the fate of two worlds forever.This novella contains 21,780 words.

The Land of Oz, decades before Dorothy, held many cities and many heroes. After the devastation of the Witch Wars, the stony North is now under the protection of the Good Witch. Hewing a new life out of the ruins challenges the survivors, including the Bandersnatch family.HE’S NOT BRAVE ENOUGH TO BE A HERO…YET.Ten-year old Candor wants to be strong, like the way he remembers his father before the accident, but instead of honor, all his attempts at bravery only earn him more bruises.Chased by bullies into the mountains, Candor discovers a gateway to a faraway place where no one can hurt him. However, this paradise comes with its own monsters. Far away from friends and family, two worlds collide. Candor's courage in the face of fear changes everything.

The land of Oz, decades before Dorothy. Munchkin Country, in the East, has traded servitude for security, and tolerance for tyranny at the hands of a cruel Witch Queen. The young resistance finds a face in the unflinching shadow of a woodman.Virtue and villainy, heartache and horror, treachery and trust--all define these powerful players in this new age of Oz.THE STRENGTH OF HIS AXE IS THE STRENGTH OF HIS HEARTHe saw his brother killed for standing against a tyrant. Boq grew from boy to man in the shadow of the Wicked Witch of the East. He has endured the disintegration of his society under her cruel glare. Silently defiant, he ensures the future of his people by rescuing the young ones.The underground yellow road leads to freedom, so the whispers say., but any who attempt to escape must pass through forests patrolled by dark monsters and inhuman soldiers. Few survivors ever find freedom in other lands.Those trapped behind this tin curtain place all their hopes in secret conductors like Boq, who smuggles their precious children to safety. However, one young child has been hidden too long, and missed the opportunity. With all chance of safe escape severed, Boq risks everything in braving the fearsome forest to save this single child.Hidden Heroes of Oz explores the unsung heroes that shaped the Land of Oz long before Dorothy's incomparable entrance into Emerald City. Chopper tells the story of two of these great heroes, Boq Liyonechka and Galvan Chopper.

The Orphan Sorceress of Oz introduced Glinda as the headstrong ruler of the South. Dark Dreams in Oz challenged her ability to command, and Dark Wind in Oz challenged her determination as she became Protector of Oz. However, her crusade failed and drove the Wizard from the light back into the dark. In madness, the Wizard hides in exile, leaving the throne of Emerald City empty.Magic and mayhem, dreams and defiance, secrets and sacrifice, all define this new age in the Land of Oz.SHE WILL WIN HIS SOUL, IF IT TAKES A LIFETIME.Beyond the shadows of the Emerald City, the world continues, and Glinda defends the Wizard’s legacy through wisdom by her rule, through courage by the strength of her sword, and through strength by the power of her sorcery. Every year she writes a letter to the Wizard, Oscar Diggs, and begs him to claim his rightful place. Every year she receives silence.Decades drop away, and generations fade into forgetfulness. The true identity of the Wizard is lost to all save a few, until only the legend remains. Glinda wages war in the Wizard’s name, but bloody battlefields only bury the dead. The dark and silent night stretches a day into a year into a lifetime. Her hidden fear finds a new face as the Wizard finally opens his door…Glinda’s Letters to Oz is an epistolary novel that provides a long view of Oz history, connecting the Hidden History of Oz to the classic series created by L. Frank Baum.* * * * *Glinda’s Letters to Oz spans more than fifty years of time, covering events in stories yet to be written. For long-time fans of Oz, they will see history unfold from a distance as Glinda details such events as the birth of Ozma, the sudden disappearance of the crown princess, the arrival of Dorothy and the death of the Wicked Witches. For fans of The Hidden History of Oz stories, there are spoilers (although they could be considered teasers) for stories yet to come.The beginning of the Glinda Cycle of stories is 1168 Ozy / 1852 AD, or 48 BDG (48 years before Dorothy Gale enters Emerald City). The first letter was written two years later, after the events of Dark Wind in Oz (HH3).Story: 54,000 wordsStory and Appendix: 63,000 words