Regan Brianne Guerra

Reviewing My Own Book On Goodreads?

2012-02-16T14:32:00.000-06:00

Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable by Regan Brianne Guerra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It feels kind of strange reviewing my own book, but I guess if J.K. Rowling reviewed her Harry Potter series, I'd read it. (Not that I place myself remotely near her skill level. I still have quite a ways to go.)

Writing "Jagumaterra" took me six, almost seven, years to complete. It started out as a suggestion from my dad that I stop writing fan fiction and open up my own, original creation. Of course, he suggested the Jagumas to be horse people, but they weren't ferocious enough for me. ;)

It was a lot of fun, I found, to create a whole other world with its own customs, ways of speaking, legends, history, and religion. Of course, in the mind of a fourteen year old girl, the story and characters had much maturing to do. For example, originally, Ryedor was known as Abeni Fezah Sesen and Ishikarr was named Chipo Rashida Shakarri. It wasn't until I took the meaning of the first name and jumbled it all together that I found names more suited to otherworldly creatures.

I gave this book four stars because, while I am very satisfied with how it turned out, I know I can do better. I promise my readers a trilogy that will make you think and keep you guessing. In my own experience, the first book is usually the simplest. ;) I just hope you fall in love with the characters as much as I did and that you enjoy reading this book as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Best Regards,

Regan Brianne Guerra

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Debutante Ball Winners Announced!!

2012-01-03T14:05:00.000-06:00

Thank you all for dancing with me! It's been fun getting to know you. Be sure to stay tuned as more sweepstakes and giveaways are announced! I have to say, it was a good thing the winners were randomly picked, otherwise I'd have had a terrible time, what with heartNsole's determination to shout out almost every day, Pinky's shared passion for independent publishing (Right there with you, sister!), and Honey Cuddles flooring me with her use of the Ancient Tongue. You all are such a stupendous support! Thanks for boosting a first-timer's confidence!
Okay... without further ado, the moment you've all been waiting for!

And the randomly generated winners are:

Gena Robertson (US)

and

GypsyLCM (International)

Congratulations!! Winners will be contacted by email so I can find their Jagumaterran name and other specifics. Hope to see you all in future sweepstakes and giveaways!! (There will be plenty more chances to win a copy of Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable, I promise. :) )

The Debutante Ball: A Colorful Swirl of Debut Authors

2011-12-13T00:05:00.001-06:00

The pelt; a revealer of purpose.

The tail; an instrument of balance.

The claws; weapons of protection.

In the land of Jagumas, an uprising has begun. Ryedor, a quirky student inventor, has discovered a secret to her past that throws her into the center of the rebellion. She always knew she was meant for greater things, but now her path to greatness has been quickened...

“Imaginative and entertaining… with plot twists that kept me guessing.” –Peggy Urry, editor, ANWA

“One of today’s most talented young authors!” –Donna Hatch, author of The Stranger She Married

Pick up your own copy of Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable at Amazon or my eStore or comment below for a signed copy.

Enter the world of Jagumaterra here.

If I was to be any character in Jagumaterra, I’d be Ennoir deLeval, a Jagumaress whose mother’s death inspires her to join the rebellion and befriend Ryedor. She is the army’s healer and holds many mysterious secrets of her own.

If I were to pick an actor to play Ryedor in a movie, I’d choose Saoirse Ronan.

More Jagumaterra? I thought you might ask. ;) So these could be your prizes for commenting! Includes:

- Signed copy of Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable

- Your own Birs'e feather hairpiece (please specify color)

- Tote bag

- Bookmark with your own authentic Jagumaterran name

To increase your chances of winning, be sure to keep on top of those Shout Outs! Facebook, Twitter or wherever you go. Just let us know what you’ve done in this post!! (Rules: One entry per Shout Out per day) Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so I can arrange your Jagumaterran name and ask which color Birs’e feather you’d like.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF THE TOUR!!!

…And be sure to take a look at all the other awesome authors out there! (Pay attention to those dates!)

12 Elizabeth Mueller elizabethmueller.blogspot.com

13 Regan Guerra seekyourpath.blogspot.com

14 Melissa Pearl melissapearl.blogspot.com

15 Claudia LeFeve claudialafeve.com

16 Joseph Beekman http://josephsstoriesandtales.blogspot.com/

17 Pendragon Innmen PendragonWrites.com

19 Alex J. Cavanaugh alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com

20 Gillian Schafer gillianjoy-livingtowrite.blogspot.com

21 Fiauna Lund formyfour.blogspot.com

22 Anastasia V. Pergakis http://labotomyofawriter.com/

23 H. Linn Murphy www.murph4slaw.blogspot.com

26 Tanya Contois http://speedyreader-allthingsbooks.blogspot.com

27 Patti Larsen pattilarsen.blogspot.com

28 Red Tash RedTash.com

29 Annetta Ribken wordwebbing.com

30 Cindy Hogan watched-thebook.blogspot.com

*Parcel shipping for US residents only for Jagumaterra drawing. L

International winner will receive e-book of Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable and an e-poster featuring not-yet released artwork for special edition coming in 2014! Drawn by Chris Guerra and featuring your own authentic Jagumaterran name!

2 different winners = double the suspense! Please let me know if you are an international entry so I can enter you in the drawing.

Thank you all!

Winners to be chosen by Random.org

Debutante Ball of Debut Authors!!

2011-12-05T21:10:00.000-06:00

Hosted by the talented Elizabeth Mueller, author of Darkspell, this is sure to be one blog tour you won't want to miss!! Contests, prizes, gifts, signed novels, and yours truly is part of it! Be sure to hop online once a day from Dec. 12th to the 30th and participate as much as you can for the chance to win something amazing at the end of it all!

Publication at Last!

2011-09-08T15:18:00.001-05:00

As of Monday, September 12, 2011, Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable will be released and available for purchase on my own eStore, Amazon, and Aquarius Books & Gifts. Keep your eyes peeled, as more bookstores and libraries closer to home start carrying my debut novel!! Also, look out for more information on my very first book-signing event EVER! (Perhaps taking place during the holidays OR late spring/early summer)
Comment below with your e-mail address if interested in a signed copy!
Love to you all!! Thank you SOO much for your amazing support!
Regan Brianne Guerra, PA (Published Author)

Incredible Quote!!

2011-07-05T17:18:00.000-05:00

So I was on Facebook earlier today and found a quote my brother-in-law posted that led me to a talk by Boyd K. Packer during a fireside on February 1, 1976. There, I found an awesome writing quote that I wish to share with all (especially my author friends out there).
"We shall yet have Miltons and Shakespeares of our own. God’s ammunition is not exhausted. His highest spirits are held in reserve for the latter times. In God’s name and by His help we will build up a literature whose tops will touch the heaven, though its foundation may now be low on the earth." -Orson F. Whitney
Amazing, isn't it? I hope all will take courage from this quote and find the determination and desire to rise to it's invitation. We need more greats!!
Love to you all!
Regan
PS
The talk is called "The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord" by Boyd K. Packer

Half-Baked Poem :)

2011-04-20T18:52:00.000-05:00

There once was a small boy named Willowick,

Not Charlie, not Samuel, nor Dominic.

He hid under cover

To scare his poor mother

But never did bring off his little trick.

You see, his dear mother was watching him

And knew all about his morning whim

She turned on the camera

For last night had come Santa

And all in the small house would find a grin.

“Willowick, it’s too bad you hid from me

‘Cause I know of something you’d like to see

There are presents galore

Scattered all on the floor

But you’ll have to look under the Christmas tree.”

Willowick was up like a lightning flash

He flew through the door with a big, loud crash

He jumped on the couch

And sat, didn’t slouch

To pounce on the gifts when he had a chance.

All-New Interview with Mormon Mommy Writers!

2011-03-14T19:31:00.001-05:00

No, I am not a mommy. :)
BUT I got an interview with the MMW bloggers this upcoming Saturday! Hooray! Keep a lookout for the answers to these fun questions!
- What is my all-time favorite Shakespeare play?
- If I could be any book character (read or written) who would it be?
- How writing has changed my life.
... and much more!

Oh, oh, oh! Another thing! In case y'all haven't noticed my shiny new blog bling... Isn't it fun? I, uh, guess it's kinda obvious what my favorite color is now, huh? :) Be sure to check out the pages about my books, too!

Love you all, I'll keep you updated and KEEP SMILING! :)

WHY THE HECK DID YOUR NAME CHANGE???

2011-01-10T19:47:00.000-06:00

Okay, so it's kind of a stupid question. Everyone knows that when a girl's name changes, she got married, but I am still SO HAPPY!! WOOT!
So I'll start answering the basics. :)
His name is Mario.
He's from OR.
We got married on the 3rd of Dec. 2010 in the Mesa, AZ Temple.
We did not get a toaster. (For some strange reason, a LOT of people have been asking us that.)
We met under quite miraculous circumstances. We'd seen each other around at the singles' ward, but it was really weird when we bumped into each other at the SLC airport, both headed home from weddings. (Little did I know that he had just caught the garter... maybe I should have really dove for that bouquet, then it would be REALLY interesting....) I was kinda waiting for a missionary at the time, so I was thinking something along the lines of "Nice guy, but no." We got to talking and found out that our tickets were... not sitting together.
So we boarded the plane, but when I came to my seat there was this lady fidgeting around, looking really worried. She saw us and said "Hey, do you mind if we switch seats? My boyfriend hates flying and I really need to be with him."
Mario looked at his ticket and guess what? It was the seat next to the lady's boyfriend. Ironically, I had just got done saying that I didn't believe in coincidences.
Ha.
Ha.
Ha.
Very funny, Heavenly Father. :)
So we rode on the plane home, talking the entire time. He caught a ride home with me and my parents and that was that. That was July, and I didn't hear from him again until late mid-September. Evidently, his phone was stolen, so he spent that time trying to text me on my home phone number. Haha! We started dating on the 20th, were engaged October 16th, and the rest is history.
Married life is wonderful so far. He's just started working again after taking about a month-long break. (Our honeymoon won't end for another eternity or so.) :)
That... and guess what?
Jagumaterra ASFP now contains a special surprise that only those who follow my FB group know about. (Dun, dun, dun!)
So pick up and check it out!
Love ya'll!
RBG

Susan Haws' Review of Jagumaterra!

2010-06-13T18:24:00.001-05:00

This is a review by Susan Haws, Vice-President of the Skyline Scribblers Chapter of ANWA (my writing group). Enjoy! I am PSYCHED!!

"I recently had the opportunity to read Regan Brianne Jensen’s exciting, debut novel Jagumaterra A Science-Fiction Parable. How could I not love a book where the characters have tails? Not only do they have tails but they have a variety of fur colors like dark blue and violet, maroon, fuchsia, and olive. I also found yellow blood and bird like government toadies, helpful robots, and a variety of architecture including specially gown tree homes with elevators. All this is in just the first few pages.

The intrigue also begins on the first page. A king is murdered. The evil usurper controls the kingdom. The heir to the throne doesn’t know their heritage. This is an epic tale where teenagers whose biggest worry had been the upcoming history test are thrust suddenly into life or death choices. Questions of friendship, trust, bravery, and loyalty must be faced. Alliances must be forged and battles fought while dealing with grief and attraction, maybe even love. Their lives and the fate of the world hang in the balance.

Regan Jensen transports the reader to a fully formed world complete with history, legends, politics, traditions, similes, and an ancient language. She artfully allows the reader to enter the world observe, discover and explore. Except of course, who has time to explore when friends need rescuing and worlds need saving? I am already waiting for the sequel."

Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable is coming soon to paperback print and e-book.

Introducing . . . GIDEON!!

2010-02-26T22:31:00.000-06:00

Greetings, Everybody!

Yes, I know I've started a lot of manuscripts lately, but there's another one! This is my very first all-out romance. What can I say? I couldn't resist.

The hero's name is Gideon Catowe (Shoemowechawcawewahcatowe) . . . Okay, I'll say it slowly. cah-TOH-way or show-eh-MOH-way-chah-KAH-way-wah-kah-TOH-way. Yeah, all that just to say "wolf." Crazy, huh?

Anyway, the heroine's name is Elysia Parke. (A lot easier to say, huh?) The book is kind of a contemporary/romance/fantasy and should be interesting, since both characters have secrets and forgotten obstacles to overcome.

Just looking for some input. If you have any, feel free to e-mail me!

Yours,
Regan Brianne Jensen

Debut Interview!!

2010-02-24T09:59:00.000-06:00

Hello, All!

The amazing authoress, Sarah M. Eden, has "I Need Friends Friday" every week, where she interviews, authors, characters, neighbors, friends, family, and LOTS of amazing people, and guess what?

I'M NEXT!!!

This Friday, the 26th of February, the exclusive debut interview between Sarah M. Eden and Regan Brianne Jensen will be posted on Sarah's blog: www.sarahmeden.com!

Don't miss this exciting chance to see two authors exchange ideas, fancies, and she might even draw my portrait! Sweet or what?

I Need Friends Friday feature someone new every Friday, from Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) to Marsha Ward (founder of ANWA)!

Win Joyce DiPastena's "Loyalty's Web" on "Cami's Books" Blog!

2010-01-09T22:53:00.000-06:00

Hello, Adventurers!

There's a chance to win a truly amazing book by one of my very good friends, Joyce DiPastena! I've heard from a LOT of trustworthy sources that this book is a true piece of literary art, not to mention it was a Whitney Award Finalist and went from being self-published to professionally published by Deseret Book. The awards and word-of-mouth reports let the book speak for itself!
This really is a great opportunity!
It's really easy to enter, just go to camicheckettsbooks.blogspot.com to read the 3 ways you can have a chance to get it.

Good luck! Happy Reading!
Yours,
Regan Brianne Jensen

Review Contest!

2009-11-07T13:09:00.000-06:00

Hey, Everyone! Hello again!

I'm holding a review contest for quotes to place in future book trailers! There will be five 1st place winners, who will have their reviews placed in upcoming book trailers, such as I Know in Whom I Have Trusted (Jagumaterra 2), Witches in My Basement, and Rebellion! Five 2nd place winners, who will have their reviews posted on my profiles on FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and Blogspot! And five 3rd place winners, who will receive a free WMRBJ pen! Everyone will have the option of having their names recommended to budding authors all over the Arizona Valley!

I'm looking for short, powerful one-or-two lined reviews based on (1) what you've seen here on WMRBJ, (2) what you've heard at one of our ANWA meetings/retreats, or (3) what you know about me as a person.

Please send your entries, along with your first name and last initial, relationship to books (author, reader, publisher, agent, editor, etc.), and address (for shipping the pens and thank-you cards) to my e-mail address at writingmiracles@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from all of you!

Yours,
Regan Brianne Jensen

NEW SERIES ANNOUNCED!

2009-10-19T23:44:00.000-05:00

Hello to Everyone!

I am working on a new youth mystery/fantasy series called Maverick Manor Mysteries. It's about two girls who find an entire hidden world under the basement of their summer home with the help of their strange, deranged uncle-hermit and almost-human dog. It's supposed to be directed towards 10-14 year-olds and is still a work-in-progress, so if anyone has some amazing ideas, I'm open! Watch for updates on the first book, Witches in My Basement here on WMRBJ! Remember, comments, questions, and suggestions are warmly welcomed here, so PLEASE post!

Love you all!
RBJ

Update and WMRBJ Challenge!

2009-09-10T09:39:00.001-05:00

Greetings, Would-Be Fans and Supporters! ( ;) )

It's been a while since I've posted anything here, and I apologize. I'm still learning how to keep my blog updated and interesting.

So, the only reason Jagumaterra:A Science-Fiction Parable isn't out yet is that my cover artist, the lovely and gifted Audrey Hatch (yes, the daughter of my brilliant mentor and author of The Stranger She Married, Donna Hatch), is in college and has no Internet access to send me the updated version of the cover that we feel so certain will be the final draft.

Perhaps some of you know, but I could have never guessed what work went into getting the cover finished and ready! It's insane! Thank you for your patience. I will try to keep you updated as much as I can.

I am currently taking a break from writing, since I need to do a self-re-evaluation and actually become the characters I'm writing about. I don't want to stand on the soap-box as a hypocrite and not-very-leadership-oriented-author. You deserve better than that. Of course, we are all constantly learning and growing and progressing (or, at least, I hope we are), but I want to at least get to the point my characters are at right now and inspire, not just imagine what it would be like, to become a leader.

Okay, here's the challenge to all those who read this post. . .I would like to share this journey of discovery with all of you! Right now I am reading No One Can Take Your Place by Sheri Dew. But it isn't just a see-how-fast-you-can-turn-the-page dime-store novel. Oh no. I am delving into every scripture and reference, always looking for the answer to these questions: Why is this here? What is it trying to teach me? How can I apply this to my life and become a better person?

I challenge you to join me on this pathway of self-discovery! Keep me updated on your own journey! I will share with you what I discovered here on the blog. Those whose stories are truly inspirational will see their e-mails posted here on the blog! So don't hesitate! This journey is worth everything you put into it! (I know it sounds like I'm trying to sell you something, but you've really got to try this!)

E-mail me! I'm ready to hear from you! writingmiracles@gmail.com

You are all wonderful! I love each and every one of you!

Yours Faithfully,
Regan Brianne Jensen

Ancient Jagumaterran Tongue

2009-03-18T16:34:00.000-05:00

Ancient Jagumaterran Tongue

Vocabulary:

abalae – An extremely rare white stone. Only the Birs'e know where to find it. A palace made of abalae was given to the royal family when the Birs'e and Jagumas combined forces and gained their first victory. Signifies the start of something new. (AB-uh-lay)

ad – bad/no/negative in a sentence (AHD)

ahn's – hands/create/hold (AH-nihs)

am'd – angry/scowl (AH-mihd)

an'g – teeth/bite/patience (AH-nihj)

arel – goodbye/to leave/distance (AH-rehl)

asel – lock/seal (AH-zehl)

aser – ear/to hear/understand (AH-sr)

b'le – sort of/mediocre/lukewarm (buh-LEH)

ced – ten (KEHD)

chennet – ancient/old/a long time (CHEH-neht)

c'lamur – strong/muscles/conscience (kuh-LAH-mr)

dahe – head/smart/pride (DAH-hay)

delin – city/town/group of people (DEH-lihn)

Delin-LounderAsel – Heart Lock City (DEH-lihn LOWN-dr-AH-zehl)

deoher – shoulder/shrug/expression (DAY-oh-hehr)

detos – slow/stupid (DAY-tohs)

di – equivalent of “of” (DIE)

Oco eb uyo? - How are you? (OH-koh EHB OO-yoh)

duqa – four (DUH-kuh)

dy – dry/infertile (DIE)

eb – are/be/is (EHB)

efele – weak/thin/fragile (eh-FEH-lay)

els – legs/run/life path (EHLZ)

emalat – sister (EHM-uh-lat)

ema'ma – niece (eh-MAH-mah)

em'rea – aunt (ehm-RAY-uh)

em'reo – uncle (ehm-RAY-oh)

ende – obligation/duty (EHN-day)

enkes – knees/bend/resolution (EHN-kayz)

etch – chest/power (EHCH)

ete – feet/walk/grounding (EH-tay)

ex – six (EHKS)

Flauby – chubby flab (fl-AH-bee)

fosrif – child/youth/greenie (FAHZ-rihf)

fost – soft/gentle (FAHST)

getro - A green precious stone. Given to those with a caring heart and friendly spirit. (GEH-troh)

ginleth – shining/chosen (GIHN-lehth)

gran – able/allowed (gr-AHN)

Harmeace – Peaceful Harmony (HAR-mee-ays)

hinsien – instructor (HIHN-seen)

igebr – sunny/bright (ee-GEH-br)

igefs – fingers/touch/detail (EE-gehfs)

igelsn – one (ee-GEHL-sn)

ikel – to compare/to admire (EE-kehl)

ilan – claws/authority (EE-lahn)

ileck - A type of stone used in building fortifying structures, such as walls. Amethyst purple in

color. Signifies strength and fortitude. (IH-lehk)

ily – name to show dearness (IH-lee)

Int-L-Ned – enlightened intelligence (IHN-tehl-nehd)

inuq – five (EE-nuhk)

iqetu – quiet/hush (ee-KEH-too)

irah – hair/worth (EE-rah)

Irodi – A brightly-colored, pheasant-type bird hunted in Jagumaterra for food. (eer-OH-di)

Ishikarr – righteous gift (IH-shih-kahr)

itensi – A type of writing utensil made of a chalky stone. (i-TEHN-see)

jagaste – waste/feces/crap (juh-GAH-stay)

Jagumaterra – Planet of the Jaguar Humans (jah-GOO-muh-TEHR-uh)

kawae – awake/alert/paying attention (kuh-WAY)

kradem – marked/favorite (kr-AH-dehm)

lac'm – name (LAH-kihm)

Lanomise – Land of Promise (LA-noh-miz)

lase – asleep (LAH-see)

lehatun – sick (leh-HAH-toon)

Lestiem – heaven/sky/Dream Realm (LEHS-chehm)

leval – valley/flat (leh-VAHL)

levet – fur/beauty/mission (leh-VEHT)

lewl – healthy (LOO-ehl)

lit – tail/ego (LEET)

lounder – heart/love (LOWN-dr)

LounderRea – Heart Mother (LOWN-dr-RAY-uh)

LounderAsel – Heart Lock (LOWN-dr-AH-zehl)

lyi – to fly/jump (LIE-ee)

malat – brother (MAH-lat)

ma'ma – nephew (MAH-mah)

manod – move/travel (MA-nahd)

mars – arms/reach/balance (MAH-rz)

Monat – A hairless, wrinkled, primate-type creature that is hunted by Jagumas for food. (MAH-

nat)

mort – death (MOHRT)

na – equivalent to “a” or “an” (NAH)

nar'Ratimta – The Great Imitator (NAH-ruh-TIHM-tuh)

nar'Rea – grandmother (nah-RAY-uh)

nar'Reo – grandfather (nah-RAY-oh)

nar'Reos – Great Ancestors. Literally translated “Grandfathers.” (nah-ray-OHS)

nes – nose/smell/priciples (NEHZ)

niso – loud/annoying (NEE-soh)

obsidian - A solid black stone denoting great wealth. Typically associated with royalty. (ahb-SIH-dee-ahn)

oco – who/what/when/where/why/how. Denotes a question. (OH-koh)

Oco Reo ende mort? - Why did father have to die? (OH-koh RAY-oh ehn-DAY MOHRT)

Oco yeth lac'm? - What is your name/What do they call you? (OH-koh YEHTH LAH-kehm)

odog – good/yes (OH-dahg)

Odog, tuti. - good/yes, thank you. (OH-dahg, TOO-tee)

odub – two (OH-duhb)

odwin – down/low (AHD-wihn)

olan – alone (OH-lahn)

olug – A bee-type insect. (OH-luhg)

opre – string/rope (OHP-ruh)

ote – toes/tiptoe/detail (OH-tay)

otum – mouth/speak/opinion (OH-tuhm)

ovinte – wet/fertile (oh-VIHN-tay)

Pekeer – prince/princess. Literally, “little keeper.” (peh-KEER)

Pekeer-di-teh-Uma – king/queen. Literally, “keeper of the people.” (peh-KEER DIE the OO-muh)

pets – seven (PEHTZ)

poror – please/favor (poh-ROHR)

prit – three (pr-IHT)

pu – high/upward (POO)

raena – hello/meet/close together (ray-EH-nuh)

rak – dark/shady (RAHK)

Rea – mother (RAY-uh)

relfa – wild/unleashed/all the way (REHL-fuh)

Reo – father (RAY-oh)

reson - A red precious stone. Given to those with great courage and valor in battle. (REH-zuhn)

Reter – great hunter (REE-tr)

Retershollow – home of Reter (REE-trz-HAH-loh)

rhad – solid/hard (RAHD)

rosen - A pink semi-precious stone. No meaning is given to it. (ROH-zehn)

Rofes – Ancient Jagumaterran name for the Forests. Means forest. Creative, isn't it? (ROH-

fehs)

ry – eye/see/perception (RIE)

Ryedor – Girl Prayed For (RIE-eh-DOHR)

sa – large body of water (SAH)

saft – swift/hurried (SAHFT)

saphronyx - A blue precious stone with clouds of black. Very rare and very treasured. Signifies

loyalty. (sah-FRAHN-ihks)

sinu – cousin (SEE-noo)

stemo – tame/withheld/halfway (STEH-moh)

teh – equivalent of “the.” (TAY)

toc – eight (TAHK)

Torifor – Fluffy One (TOHR-ih-fohr)

Toshormo – To Wish for More (tuh-SHOHR-moh)

tuti – Thank you (TOO-tee)

umyd – dull/stupid (OO-meed)

umyt – stomach/eat/security (oo-MEET)

uti – pleasing to look at (oo-TIE)

utor – show/present (oo-TOHR)

uyo – you/yours (OO-yoh)

Vicnor – Victorious Honor (VIHK-nohr)

von – nine (VAHN)

yem – me/I/mine (YEHM)

yeth – they/them (YEHTH)

yeth lac'm. . . - My name is/They call me. . . (YEHTH LAH-kehm)

yo'nopar – you are welcome (YOH-noh-PAHR)

yujos – happy/smile (YOO-johs)

zaror – sharp/on top of it (zuh-ROHR)

How to create your Jagumaterran name:
Find the meaning of your name (ie “Regan Brianne Jensen” = “Heir Noble Jen's Son”)
Make a sentence out of it (ie “Jen's Noble Heir”)
Take the second and third letters of the first word (ie “En”)
Take the first and second letters of the second word (ie “no”)
Take the third and fourth letters of the third word (ie “ir”) (if there is no specified letter, just use the last one)
Put them all together (ie “Ennoir” pronounced “EHN-wahr”)

Jagumaterran Lullaby
Hush now, my child, please, don't you cry.
Sleep, my darling, your parents watch.
Please, sleep, sentry we'll keep and help you grow.
Please, darling, sleep, sentry we'll keep and help you grow.

Toshormo's Whisper
“I love you.”

Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable Book 1 Video

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Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable Book 1

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Excerpt from Jagumaterra: A Science-Fiction Parable

"Vicnor pushed her fallen husband's hair away from his handsome face with her hand. As she caressed down his facial features and moved to his firm neck, the virgin blood from his fatal wound soiled her velveteen fur, creating a crimson bridge between her violet pelt and his of dark blue. Tears fell free from her eyes, mixing with the blood that painted the floor. She wished the blood was her own. His life was of so much more significance.
He was, after all, Toshormo, the King of Jagumaterra.
Vicnor buried her face against his chest and wept there on the forbidding obsidian floor, wishing to be wrapped in his arms, even if only once more in this life.
She lifted her face to the vaulted ceilings of the palace, she plead.
“nar'Reos, take my husband's soul into your kingdom and claim vengeance upon his murderer.”
Vicnor listened to her voice echo in the abyss of the inky canopies. A part of her panicked, praying that none had heard her cry, but the other half of herself felt satisfied that the Great Ancestors had heard her.
A soft coo reminded Vicnor that she was not alone in the throne room. Her infant daughter reached for her. The innocent smile on the baby's lips a giveaway to her ignorance of the circumstance. . .or perhaps it was a smile of comfort. There seemed to be a wise gleam in the child's deep blue eyes, the eyes and wisdom of her father.
Her little daughter lay in the large arms of Sir Flauby, King Toshormo's most trusted bodyguard. The devoted knight's head hung against his chest in reverence for his fallen master. Vicnor hoped that he did not blame himself for the death of Toshormo.
She laid her long tail on Flauby's shoulder and lifted her daughter from his arms. The babe's expression changed from her sweet grin to a pout. She blabbered for a moment, as if attempting to speak, then, frustrated by her lack of communication, began to cry.
The murderer's servants still lurked about the castle. It was risk enough that they sat in the open area of the throne room to say their last goodbyes to their friend, father, and husband. Yet, Vicnor defied their presence by whispering a toned lullaby.
“Iqetu, yem fosrif, poror, dy'yo'ry.
Sle'no, yem ily, 'yo Rea'Reo yoni.
Por'sle, alowa weeke tohe uyo yoow.
Por ily'sle, alowa weeke tohe uyo yoow.”
Her daughter nuzzled against Vicnor's breast and fell silent. She lifted her head to look at Flauby, who nodded and beckoned for her to follow.
With a small creek of hinges behind the stone throne, the room became a dark and empty tomb.
Empty, except for a regal, masculine body, giving a silent cry to the universe to save his people from the tyranny that threatened to consume their ignorant minds."