Joel Flanagan-Grannemann
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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann
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Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series: an epic fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?

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What genre do you write in?

Mostly fantasy with touches of Sci-fi and assorted nonspecific vibes.

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November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Morally grey

Chana, the Thorn Maiden, is very grey. She is committed to protecting herself, her brother, and her community, but the ways she does that can and often does, cross lines.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Favorite line

From my Goldberry short story:
"This is the nexus of Fairy power!"

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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Bookshelves

Sorry all our shelves are covered in blankets to provide soundproofing.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Villian in the past

The Father has been the wellspring of the conflict between the Humans and the Fairies since time before any living memory and history.
The part he shows to the Humans is but a part of the whole of his being.

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November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Hero from the past

Kanin, a freelancer, becomes the bodyguard, guide, and partner of the Exile Queen. Eventually, he becomes the first Thorn Brother and defender of the First Exiles who came to the Exile Forest.

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November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Black

The Human Kings use the colors black and white as do the Priests of the Father.
Very symbolic of their narrow mindset and worldview.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Didn't t want to like this because that's negative talk sister and Sammy will not stand for it!
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Post a pic from your canera roll that no one has seen but you
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Sammy hopes all your wishes come true.
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Why I have problems marketing my book series:

🧚 There are Fairies, but not your typical Fairies.

🏹It's an epic fantasy but focuses on dialogue and character moments, not big battles and fight scenes.

🌙Large cast of mostly women.

🔆Ceremonial magic!

💚💜🤍

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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Writing tools

I have this website bookmarked, an online glossary of the Sumerian language.
oracc.museum.upenn.edu/epsd2/
I use it for inspiration for Fairy names and words.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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White

The Fairy Min has bright white hair. As she gains mastery, her Silverfire turns white with the power and intensity of her magic.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Current reads

Just finished Keeper of the Keys, and now reading Shadowfane, both by Janny Wurts. Might read Curse of the Mistwraith next, but not sure.

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November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Purple

There is a lot of purple in my books because it's my wife's favorite color.
It's Talia's color, the Soldiers have purple and green armor. There is more, but I can't recall all of it now.

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November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Green

There is a lot of green in my books since it is my favorite color. Green is one of Talia's colors. The armor of her soldiers is green and purple. Aurora's eyes are green. My auras are green.
I like green.

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November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Inspiring authors

There is of course, Papa Tolkien, cool stepfather Tad Williams, the awesome trio of aunts, Janny Wurts, Katherine Kurtz and Julian May, and.... You!
Yes you!
Keep on rocking!

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November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Good numbers.
😁😉😜
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Playlist for WIP

There is a lot of musical influence on my writing. I've talked about my love of Gordon Lightfoot (through the work of Tony Rice), so the best place to start is below.

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November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Something yellow

Gold, as a metal does not exist in the Fairy or Human Realms. For two reasons.
1: I don't like it, so silver is the currency of Realms.
2: in the far distance, forgotten past, the Father hoarded all the gold for his war with the Goddess.

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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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When did I start writing

Sometime in early high school I wrote a secondary world story. I still have it. Somewhere. Afraid to look at it.

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November 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Blue

Aurora's eyes were blue when Canin first saw her. But then turned green in a night. Canin is still not sure why.

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November 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
💚QRT with your cover, first page and link. 💜

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November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Something that is Red

Fairy Auras turn red when they are overwhelmed with anger, rage or, a lust for revenge. Talia's Silverfire turns red when she strikes out at the Fairies who were responsible for her daughter's death.

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November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM