ABOUT BOOK ONE: THE MIRACLE OF MIRADORWhat if it took the loss of everything you loved for you to become whom you were meant to be?The Prophecy is found by Miraden, the Enchanter of Light, quite by accident, and yet right on schedule, while his Dark brother, Tophet, is still searching and grasping to gain influence and control over The Realms of the Crystal Orb. But the Prophecy is protected, for now; allowed to grow and learn of his true identity -- his destiny -- so that he can join forces with the Light in order to eradicate the Dark. Daniel, a young boy of promise, holds the keys to The Prophecy and through great personal effort and sacrifice, becomes The Miracle of Mirador. STORY NOTES: The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (Brothers Grimm) loosely provides a basic framework on which to hang this re-imagined tale about The Children Of The Orb, which also alludes to the origin of the stories we know and love on Planet Earth as having possibly come from beyond our own Earthly experience. ABOUT THE SERIES: THE CHILDREN OF THE ORBA long time ago on a planet far away there lived The Race of Enchanters, beings of Light. As is ever the situation when Light is present, so, also, is Darkness. These Sorcerors, close kin to the Enchanters, seek to influence and destroy all that had been protected and created by the Light. Other magical beings and creatures inhabit these realms and are torn and divided by this constant battle between Light and Dark; events and prophecies are ignored by the Light, The Dark, and the neutral; allegiances change and shift; power over all being the end result, for some. Then comes word of The Prophecy of Light: a being to come in the median of time to lead the Forces of Light to victory. Thus the stage is set for Daniel Light and the Children of the Orb. FROM LEICESTER BAY BOOKS
C. Michael Perry -- was born in Colorado and raised in Chicago. He found the theatre in High School and has made a living in theatre, film and television since then. He has worked major network television shows, including the original Donny and Marie Show for ABC, and many commercials, and several Shows for PBS and ABC, along with two independent films. As an Actor/Performer he has played in front of live audiences from Chicago to Utah to Canada to Germany and Italy in various plays and musicals. He has received acting awards for his many leading and supporting roles. He has served as Director for over 40 shows. As a Choreographer he has prepared over 50 productions. His Musical Direction and Vocal Coaching have won accolades. He has won awards for lighting and scenic designs. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a BA in Theatre. He is the Composer and/or Playwright of over fifty plays and musicals including "CINDERABBIT" for PBS, which won an Emmy Award and a "Best Of The West" Public Television award. He has been produced across the nation and internationally. Some of his published titles include, FAUNTLEROY!, OF BABYLON, CURSES, FOILED AGAIN!, TOM SAWYER, ONSTAGE!, and ANNE with an 'e' - THE GREEN GABLES MUSICAL . ENCHANTED APRIL: A Musical is his newest project. Memberships include: Theta Alpha Phi, The Educational Theatre Association, The International Thespian Society, Christians In Theatre Arts, The Texas Educational Theatre Association, The Utah Theatre Association, Rocky Mountain Theatre Association, Southwest Theatre Association, The American Alliance for Theatre In Education and The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). For thirty years, until its sale in 2008, he was President of Encore Performance Publishing of Orem, Utah, which he founded -- a publisher of plays and musicals for amateur, educational and professional markets, now owned by Eldridge Plays and Musicals. He also worked as the VP of Sales and Marketing for General Theatrical Supply of Salt Lake City. He currently does freelance writing for Scottsdale MultiMedia, a company out of Arizona. He is the Author of two fantasy adventure series: DANIEL LIGHT AND THE CHILDREN OF THE ORB; and WEMBLEY TEWKES ON THE EDGES OF TIME, plus other books and novels. He makes his home in South Jordan, Utah with his wife Sharon, daughter Joelle and son Jon-Christopher. His older daughters, Jessica and Janalynn are out on their own; married and such!
