My Fair Maiden [Kindle Edition]

Alan Switzer (Author)

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Product Description

A short fantasy story spun in medieval times about young love and the carefree emotions it can bring. Chilvary and passion are in the air for two young lovers in this tale of adventure and surprises. This story follows a young hunter named Aarron and the fair maiden Carissa as a spark ignites between them, all the while - a dark presence grows closer.

Print Length: 24 pages

About the Author

Alan Switzer is a web and software developer that once considered an English major as he entered collegiate life, but wisely stuck with a degree in Computer Science. He discovered a passion for writing in High School, and has recently rekindled that joy thanks to well, the Kindle. He lives in Colorado with his family and chocolate Labrador where life is even better than fantasy.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 27 KB
• Print Length: 23 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003NSBRW6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,883 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

I discovered a passion for writing as a teenager while "doing time" in New Jersey.

No, I was not mired in the state's juvenile delinquent system at an early age, I just was unhappy to have moved there from Colorado with my family. Well, after a few years we moved back, and I've since learned to try and always look at the bright side of life, because the Garden State did help plant the seed that became a love for prose.

After college, I started actually writing even when it wasn't for a school assignment, and that's when I knew it was getting serious. After a few short chapters of a medieval story, I met my future wife, and was inspired. A few additional chapters and years later, I proposed, thru that first story, and the rest is... well, life!

You can check out my personal website and blog at alanswitzer.com

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good first fantasy short story attempt!, July 27, 2010

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Amy Matthews - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My Fair Maiden (Kindle Edition)

The story had a nice build up of the romance between the two characters. Also I enjoyed the details painting a picture of the village and surrounding forest in which the story took place. In Ch. 7 "The Overlord Comes," there was excitement and anticipation with the arrival of the Dark Overlord, however I feel that rather than the character reflecting on the years that had passed since the incident, in the next chapter, there should have been a more direct connection to build toward the climax. I would definitely recommend fleshing the characters out further as well as working on the transitions between chapters. Overall a fun read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars jumbled, July 3, 2010

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GioGio (Verona) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My Fair Maiden (Kindle Edition)

There were several things that disappointed me about this short story, the primary one being that there was no plot. The narrative jumps from first- to third-person for no apparent reason, and though there are only two characters, neither of them is delineated in a way that gives them life, personality, or interest to this reader. There are some jumps between actual events and dreams which left it unclear as to which was which. At one point the protagonists are brought into a situation with some degree of potential for peril and mystery, and the next page picks up the narrative some considerable time later, the (potential) crisis point skimmed over and forgotten. (And just as a side note, who in their right mind leaves burning candles unwatched in a hay loft?) I would assume Mr. Switzer is an aspiring writer; if so, he would profit from some training, or even a quick skim through "Creative Writing for Dummies" to develop his ability to structure a plot and flesh out a character. Save the dollar until Mr. Switzer has had a chance to more fully develop his talents.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Love Story, June 18, 2010

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Rae Rae "Picky Turtle" (CO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Fair Maiden (Kindle Edition)

This short story is really romantic! It has some adventure, some lust, and good laughs. Very light and fun!