Winning the 2017/18 Holiday Book Competition back in the Spring of this year, WMP released the first of my series, ‘Crach Ffinnant – The Prophecy’, across all social media platforms and on-line retailers.  A roller-coaster of events, book fayre’s, signings, readings, television and radio interviews adding to my performance schedule resulted in a rather busy summer. However, not too busy as to finish the second volume in the series, ‘Crach Ffinnant – Rise of the Dragon’. WMP have been so supportive to me as an author and to now know, volume two will be out soon is just so full of ‘Crach’o’Magic as I am sure all will agree. What an incredible year … so what is it all about?

Twenty five years have passed since I, Crach Ffinnant, dwarf, prophet and seer began my life’s journey to serve The Prophecy. For the last fifteen years I have ridden at Owain Glyndwr’s side and every new moon, predictions given to the ancients at Bala Lake many years ago, lost in the mists of time, unfurl with alarming accuracy. The Great Council of Blue Stone gather energies from this world and other kingdoms, enabling storm clouds of change on the horizon to be understood and used to manage the path of the ancient Prophecy. My old friends Fwynedd the Shepherd, Crow the clumsy dwarf and my old teachers Llwyd ap Crachan Llwyd along with others aid me along the perilous road now opening up in front of me. Carron the raven must soar to heights never seen and new friends step into my life as decreed by the Prophecy.

Meanwhile in England, Henry Bollingbroke usurps Richard II, imprisoning him and rises to the throne. With a hatred for Glyndwr he refuses to honour a debt and seeks revenge. My arch-enemy Edmund, now a Lord and in the service of King Henry tries to implement royal commands to seize all the lands and riches belonging to Owain Glyndwr and his family. Tan-y-Mynedd the dragon searches endlessly in the deep caverns for the lost dragon eggs with hope in his heart that they exist and the species will be saved. Unrest in Wales is reaching fever pitch, common folk and Lords alike gather under the flag of the red dragon.

Will I Crach Ffinnant, dwarf, prophet and seer, survive juggling so much responsibility, still maintaining dignity and my sense of humour.

Will King Henry IV succeed in his mission to destroy Owain Glyndwr and Wales?

Will Tan-y-Mynedd succeed in finding the dragons eggs and secure the future of this ancient species?

Will Owain Glyndwr ever become Prince of Wales?

The Prophecy continues to unfurl as I, Crach Ffinnant, dwarf, prophet and seer continue my tale in Rise of the Dragon.

Illustration Courtesy of Debbie Eve 2018

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COMING SOON

FROM

WORDS MATTER PUBLISHING

VOLUME TWO

CRACH FFINNANT

RISE OF THE DRAGON

Lazarus Carpenter

Illustrated by Debbie Eve

My first ever television interview on a book programme talking about my work and in particular, Crach Ffinnant – The Prophecy published by Words Matter Publishing. An absolute pleasure chatting away to Judith, she made me feel very comfortable and this was yet more ‘Crach’o’Magic’ in the making. This programme was made earlier this year and the book fayre and events we discussed are behind me now. It has been a grand summer getting out and about with Crach Ffinnant and making so many new friends at the same time as increasing his fan base. The roller-coaster of ‘Crach’o’Magic’ continues to unfurl.

Grateful thanks to Judith Barrow – Presenter Booksmart & John Rolls – Showboat TV

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Here is the complete performance from a wonderful event in Morriston Parc, Swansea last weekend. Saturday, Narbeth Book Fayre prepared my energy levels for Sunday and here it is! Meanderings of Lazarus and introducing readings from Ballad of Penygraig with a performance of the song and from Crach Ffinnant – The Prophecy, published by Words Matter Publishing.

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As a writer, musician and performer. folk often ask me what inspires my creativeness. All of my years have been fortunate in that, creative thinking and spirituality have formed the very root of my being and filled most of my days in one way or another in whatever I have done. After over six decades walking on this wonderful planet we live on, I know what works for me in terms of achieving my goals of contributing to the world. Being honest with one’s self and sticking to objectives irrespective of the trials and tribulations that inevitably shadow our journey is the key for me, ie not selling out and conforming to norms, risk taking and exploration outside of one’s comfort zone. Writing stories, songs, poetry and now books, is a wonderful pastime enabling me to share my soul. I am my own worst enemy in terms of critique, sometimes perhaps, hard on myself but that brings a confidence rather difficult to explain.

My inspiration comes from the joy experienced in the art of free thinking within a universe where I believe all things are connected and all part of an amazing evolution where ‘change is ever constant’. My writing is often a solitary occupation where I lose myself in a whirling imaginary world, dipping in and out of reality. This is sometimes also true of my music however, there is no substitute for creating with others. A true inspiration. Here is a wonderful example of a group of us achieving such energy.

(Rhiannon – Guitar & Vocals   Griff – Guitar  Me – Guitar  Kelly – Lead Vocal) 

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What a pleasure to perform at this event with so many talented performers and it did not rain. A wonderful day organised by Stuart Loosemore and compered by Benedict Ferguson. Here is my performance for your delectation. Included is a spot of performance poetry, a reading and song from Ballad of Penygraig. This is part one…  A reading from Crach Ffinnant – The Prophecy follows in part two.  Enjoyo!

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DROP BY SOON!