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dhiggins
 Post subject: Greetings to All
PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 12:32 pm 
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Hello,

My name is Dylan Higgins and I'm a new Christian/Fantasy writer. My first novel is Awakening: Book One of The Emblem & The Lantern. I am currently writing book two in the cycle and I am self published.

About myself:
I am a husband of one, father of two, social science teacher at a private school called The Campus, Pastor of Creative Arts at Crosspoint Community Church, and a musician in two bands, Like Isaiah and Sleepy Turtles, the latter of which was created to create a soundtrack to Awakening. I reside in Peachtree City, Ga.

In addition to the book I have created teacher's aids / workbooks for students to use in schools, as my novel is directed toward a young adult / youth audience. Those materials are available on my website. Awakening is currently being used as curriculum in two private schools (the one I work for included).

For any other information about me or the book you can visit my website at http://www.emblemandlantern.com

To download the free soundtrack to my novel and other music from the Sleepy Turtles visit the website below:
http://www.sleepyturtlesmusic.com

For a recent review of my book visit the link below:
http://vantiltool.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-christian-fantasy-author-dylan.html


Further up and further in,
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Dylan Higgins
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Lady Elanor
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 12:35 pm 
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Hello there! Welcome to HWFF, it is an honour to have you join us.

I will be sure to look your book up. Well done on being a published author! :)

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From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king

J. R. R. Tolkien

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Bethany Faith
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 12:36 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, Sir Higgins! And congratulations on self publishing! :D
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Aragorn
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 12:42 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds! :D

How has your self-publishing experience been thus far?

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Leandra Falconwing
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 12:58 pm 
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Hello and welcome!

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Aeleknight
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 1:39 pm 
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Hey Mr.Higgins good to have you here on holy worlds. Congrats on your publishing! I am sure you will have a great experience on holy worlds!

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We are the shield of the protected, We are the shadow of the elves
We are the walls of the Gnomes, We are the gallows of the Men
We are the guardians of Dhomma, And the keepers of Elintil
We are darkness but of light, We are death in the night
We are servants of Eloh, We are stewards of the Seraph
We are the children of Aelen, The spawn of Aelith the freer
We are the Aelenguard And I am Aeleknight

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Airianna Valenshia
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 3:57 pm 
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Welcome, Sir. You seem quite busy. :D We hope that we can offer you a place of community, and that you will join in our many, many discussions around the forum. We'd also love to have you check out Heralds' Hall, and share your knowledge and experience in the self publishing process. :D

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Be careful of your thoughts; guard your mind, for your thoughts become words. Be guarded when you speak, for your words turn into action. Watch what you do, for your actions will become habits. Be wary of your habits, for they become your character. Pray over your character; strive to mold it to the image of Christ, because your character will shape your destiny.

Ideas can germinate from the smallest seeds. Collect those seeds, and let them grow in the back of your mind. You may be surprised by what finally blooms.

When God takes something from your grasp, he's not punishing you. Instead, He’s opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.

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Seer of Endor
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 9:46 pm 
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Welcome to HW, Dylan!

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"I think armpit hair's pretty intimate!" - Roager

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"You are the laughter I forgot how to make." - Calista Beth

"Sorry, I was busy asphyxiating Mama R." - Seer

"I'm a man of many personalities, but tell you what? They're all very fond of you." - Sheogorath from Elder Scrolls Online

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Svensteel Mimetes
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PostPosted: June 28th, 2011, 10:07 pm 
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Welcome new mister Dylan!
We come with pie and peach fillin'!
To celebrate, your grand coming!
And here, I will hum and sing!
A rhyme, which you are hearing right now!

*brings in walri (the plural of walrus)*
Welcome to our zany fantasy world!
*Balin; the walrus... brings in his signature walrus chili*
Dig in everyone!
*Thorin; the walrus... throws confetti into the air*
*Dwalin and Gloin; the walri... set up the party decorations for Mr. Higgins's grand arrival party*

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When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.
when you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burnt;
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Rachel Newhouse
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PostPosted: June 29th, 2011, 10:28 am 
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How fascinating! It is an honor to have you join us, sir. As a DIY-er aiming for self-publication, I find all of your projects especially fascinating. We love hearing about the opportunities God has blessed you with!

Make yourself at home!

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Elly
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PostPosted: June 29th, 2011, 1:42 pm 
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Welcome, Mr. Higgins/Dylan! We are most glad to have you with us. :D

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A day without laughter is a day wasted. -Charlie Chaplin
It's hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain... -November Rain, Guns'NRoses
Romans 12:18- If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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Kalisia Silverwing
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PostPosted: June 29th, 2011, 6:05 pm 
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Welcome to HW, Mr. Higgins! :D

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PostPosted: June 30th, 2011, 7:12 pm 
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I am with the others in my excitement to have not only a self-published author among us, but someone with much life experience. ^^

I hope you are finding it easy to navigate your way around here, and I look forward to reading your posts!

~Calen

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Tsahraf ChahsidMimetes
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PostPosted: July 1st, 2011, 7:40 am 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, sir! It is an honor to have you. I hope you will be thoroughly happy here.

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Tsahraf is Hebrew, meaning to refine, cast, melt, purge away, try.

Chahsid Mimetes means Follower of the Holy One, or saint.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
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May Sir Emeth Mimetes find you doing this.
Thank you, in Gods name.

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PostPosted: July 1st, 2011, 1:02 pm 
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Welcome to HWFF, It is an honor to have you on here. *curtsies* It is always a privilege to meet other authors either published or not published on this website.

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Emmalina C. Mimetes
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PostPosted: July 11th, 2011, 10:05 pm 
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Welcome to Holy Worlds, Dylan! :D

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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you where ever you go.

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Sienna North
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PostPosted: July 21st, 2011, 4:01 pm 
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Welcome to ye grande olde worlde of Holy Worlds, Sir Higgins! I'm very impressed at all your accomplishments, and delighted that you've taken the step to join - and introduce yourself on - Holy Worlds. I hope and pray you'll be enriched by every interaction herein!

*sprinkles dark blue glitter around*

By the by, my name's Dawn. Pleased to meet you!

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dhiggins
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PostPosted: August 15th, 2011, 5:49 pm 
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes!
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