CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME ~ Now Available!

Crown of Crystal Flame
Book 5 of the Tairen Soul series
Avon Books ~ October 26, 2010

ISBN-10 0-0620-1896-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-0620-1896-0

CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME, the NY Times bestselling fifth and final book in the Tairen Soul Series is now available at bookstores near you.

Journey Back to the Magical World of the Fading Lands.

A Song of Love won her heart.
A Song of Darkness haunted her soul.
A Song in the Dance would seal her fate.

Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already she had won the heart of the Fey King--the magnificent Rain, ever her ally, eternally her love. She had saved the offspring of the magical tairen and fought beside her legendary mate against the armies of Eld.

But the most powerful–and dangerous–Verse of her Song had yet to be sung.

As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul–will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? As she and Rain fight for each other, side by side, will they find a way to complete their truemate bond and defeat the evil High Mage of Eld before it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save their world?


What I'm Working On

I am currently completing THE WINTER KING, a fantasy romance set in a world called Mystral, and featuring warring kingdoms of powerful weathermages. I'll announce the book's scheduled release date once I turn in the manuscript. Watch this space for details

After THE WINTER KING, I'll head back to the Fading Lands to check in on old friends. Next up: Bel's book. I have already plotted out the basics of the story with The Starfish Club, my writing and brainstorming buddies, and I can't wait to jump in and get started!

In addition to writing books, I'm in the process of completely redesigning my website (Yay!) I hope to roll out the new site early this summer, so keep checking back!


Book Signings and Appearances!

My current 2011 calendar includes the following:

  • May 14, 2011 ~ Guest Speaker: Tampa Area Romance Authors (Tampa, FL)
  • May 21, 2011 ~ Guest Speaker: Volusia County RWA (Lake Helen, FL)
  • May 27-29, 2011 ~ OASIS Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention (Orlando, FL)
  • June 4, 2011 ~ Booksigning at B & L Books (Altamonte, FL)
  • June 28-July 1, 2011 ~ RWA National Conference (New York, NY)
  • Sept 2-5, 2011 ~ DragonCon Convention (Atlanta, GA)
  • Nov 11-12, 2011 ~ Fresh Fiction Readers 'n 'Ritas (Dallas, TX)

  • Click HERE for details.


    News and Updates

    HarperAudio Releases Tairen Soul Audiobooks

    March 2011 ~ HarperAudio has just released the audiobook recordings of QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS and CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME. I've listened to excerpts of both and am thrilled with the quality of the recording. See the Books page for purchase links.

    In addition to the Harper Audio audiobooks, I'm working with the production company recording KING OF SWORD AND SKY. The project was put on hold when my Dorchester contract was sold to Avon, but I hope to announce availability of the KOSS audiobook in near future.

    CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME A NY TIMES BESTSELLER

    November 2010 ~ Thanks so much to all of you who hit the stores on release week to buy your copy of CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME. Because of your support, CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME hit all the major bestseller lists, ranking as high as #13 on the NY Times, #96 on the USA Today, and #11 on Publisher's Weekly. You continue to overwhelm me with your tremendous support. You are the best readers an author could ever have!



    Embrace the Magic of the Fading Lands!

    Critically acclaimed, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, C.L. Wilson combines sweeping sword and sorcery fantasy with the simmering passion of romance in her Tairen Soul series.  From Leisure Books, the Tairen Soul quintet tells the story of the fierce, magical Fey shapeshifter, Rain Tairen Soul, and the young mortal woman whose dangerous secrets and inexplicable, blossoming power hold the key to saving or destroying his immortal race.

    The five novels of the Tairen Soul series are:

    Lord of the Fading Lands, Book 1 (Oct 2007)

    Lady of Light and Shadows, Book 2 (Nov 2007)

    King of Sword and Sky, Book 3 (Oct 2008)

    Queen of Song and Souls, Book 4, (Nov 2009)

    Crown of Crystal Flame, Book 5, (Coming Oct 26th 2010)


    Watch the Tairen Soul Book Trailers

    The talented folks at Circle of Seven Productions www.cosproductions.com developed the Tairen Soul book trailers.  Check them out now!

    Lord of the Fading Lands / Lady of Light and Shadows

    In Lord of the Fading Lands and Lady of Light and Shadows, Rain and Ellysetta meet and fall in love, but danger threatens their every step.  War gathers on the horizon, and once the evil High Mage of Eld realizes Ellysetta is the magic-gifted  being he’s long been searching for, nothing will stop him for claiming her blossoming power for his own.


    King of Sword and Sky / Queen of Song and Souls

    Rain and Ellysetta struggle to gather the ancient allies and complete the threads of their truemate bond before the vast, gathering armies of the evil High Mage of Eld march upon the free world.


    CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME

    Though the final thread of their truemate bond continue to elude them, Rain and Ellysetta race against time to gather their alliies and combat the High Mage's Army of Darkness.

    As the final battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul–will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? Will she and Rain find the key to completing their truemate bond before it's too late, or must they make the ultimate sacrifice to save their world?


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    LORD OF THE FADING LANDS
    Book 1 of the Tairen Soul Series

    Once he had scorched the world

    “An absolutely wonderful new voice.…” —Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

    Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness

    “Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising

    Once he had loved with such passion, his name was legend…

    “I LOVE this book! A thrilling, captivating story that stays with you long after you put it down.” —Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.


    TAIREN SOUL

    Now a thousand years later, a new threat calls him from the Fading Lands, back into the world that had cost him so dearly. Now an ancient, familiar evil is regaining its strength, and a new voice beckons him—more compelling, more seductive, more maddening than any before.

    As the power of his most bitter enemy grows and ancient alliances crumble, the wildness in his blood will not be denied. The tairen must claim his truemate and embrace the destiny woven for him in the mists of time.

    Click HERE to read an excerpt

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    LADY OF LIGHT AND SHADOWS
    Book 2 of the Tairen Soul Series

    Always, she had feared the magic.

    “I loved these stories from the first lines…” —Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

    Always, she had fought the dark visions.

    “…Characters I fell in love with—and can’t wait to read about again. Riveting!” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising


    Always, she had dreamed of the lover who could save her…

    “A spellbinding world…mesmerizing characters…the best book I've read in years.” —Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.

    Once he had driven back overwhelming darkness

    “Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world” —Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising


    TAIREN SOUL

    He had stepped from the sky to claim her like an enchanted prince from the pages of a fairy tale, but behind the mesmerizing beauty of his lavender eyes she saw the driving hunger of the beast and an endless sorrow only she could heal.

    Only for him would she embrace her frightening magic. Only with him would she find the courage to confront the shadows that haunted her soul. Only together could they defeat the terrifying evil that had pursued her all her life.

    No barrier could stand between truemates, not of the body, mind or soul. For an epic battle was fast approaching, and only united could they hope to triumph.

    Click HERE to read an excerpt

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    KING OF SWORD AND SKY
    Book 3 of the Tairen Soul Series

    Only One Enemy Could Destroy Them.

    “C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story” —Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands

    Only One Love Could Unite Them.

    “Wilson jumps back into her tale without skipping a beat, expanding her world with finesse while boldly taking her story in entirely unexpected directions.” —Publishers Weekly on Lady of Light and Shadows

    Only Together Could They Lead Their People To Victory…

    The magical tairen were dying, and none but the Fey King’s bride could save them. Rain had defied the nobles of Celieria to claim her, battled demons and Elden mages to wed her. Now, he would risk everything to protect his kingdom, help his truemate embrace her magic and forge the unbreakable bond that alone could save her soul. Coming September 30 from Leisure Books.

    Click here to read an excerpt.

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    QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS
    Book 4 of the Tairen Soul Series

    Only Together Could Their Souls Be Complete.

    “C. L. Wilson’s exquisitely written romantic fantasy debut will dazzle readers with its richly imaginative story” —Chicago Tribune on Lord of the Fading Lands

    Only Together Could They Survive.

    “One of the year"s coolest–and hottest reads….Stunning.” —Michelle Buonfiglio, Romance B(u)y the Book on Lady of Light and Shadows

    Only Together Could They Unlock the Secrets of the Past and Unleash their Greatest Magic

    “Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!” – Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky

    The first deadly battles of the new Mage Wars have been fought, and victory has been won at a terrible price. As the toll of an unfulfilled matebond and the torment of war begins tips Rain towards madness, Ellysetta knows if she cannot find a way to defeat the darkness growing inside her and complete the truemate bond, Rain will die and she will become the prophesied monster Vadim Maur uses to destroy the Fey and enslave the World.

    Click HERE to read an excerpt.

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    CROWN OF CRYSTAL FLAME
    Book 5 of the Tairen Soul Series

    What Critcs Are Saying...

    “This story is action packed yet with a tender undertone ... Great way to end a war and a series!”

    Reviewer Top Pick

    A Song Of Love Won Her Heart.

    “The richly imagined third volume of Wilson’s bestselling fantasy romance series draws readers into a complex web of ancient magics and looming war.” —Publishers Weekly on King of Sword and Sky

    A Song Of Darkness Haunted Her Soul.

    “Wilson is fast becoming a brand name!’ —RT Book Reviews

    A Song In The Dance Would Seal Her Fate.

    “Buy it. Now. You’re crazy if you don’t!” – Fresh Fiction on King of Sword and Sky

    Elvish Seers had long foreseen an extraordinary destiny for Ellysetta Baristani. Already, she had won the heart of the Fey King, saved the offspring of the magical tairen, and fought beside her mate against the threatening evil of Eld.. But the most powerful—and dangerous—Verse of her Song had yet to be sung.  As a cataclysmic battle draws nigh and evil tightens its grip upon her soul, will Ellysetta secure the world for Light or plunge it into Darkness for all eternity? 

    Click HERE to read an excerpt.

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    What People Are Saying
    Praise for the Novels of C.L. Wilson

    “I LOVE this book! A thrilling, captivating story that stays with you long after you put it down. The best book I've read in years.”

    Christine Feehan, NY Times bestselling author of Dark Celebration, Safe Harbor & Deadly Game.

    “Lush and evocative. A powerful epic fantasy to savor.”

    Gena Showalter, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Nymph King

    “Brilliant and breathtaking....a fascinatingly unique world. Characters I fell in love with—and can’t wait to read about again.”

    Alyssa Day, USA Today bestselling author of Atlantis Rising

    “An absolutely wonderful new voice… I loved these stories from the first lines… These are keepers! ”

    Kay Meriam, Bookseller, RWA Steffie Walker Bookseller of the year 2003

    “A rich fantasy romance with fascinating characters and intriguing plot twists. I'm looking forward to the next!”

    Robin D. Owens, RITA® Award winning author of Heart Dance and Protector of the Flight

    “This debut will draw you into a magical weave of Spirit and Air that won’t release you until the last word is read.”

    Jessica Stachowski, Bookseller, The World’s Biggest Bookstore

    “Awesome! Highly recommended!”

    Belen Alcat, Amazon Reviewer

    “I’m enchanted by the magic C.L. Wilson weaves with this stunning tale.”

    Leontine Roodakker, Realms on our Bookshelves online review site

    “This series should have great appeal for fans of fantasy … ”

    Publisher’s Weekly

    Lord of the Fading Lands kept me up at 2 in the morning … in the end I was captivated and slavering for more.”

    Jane, DearAuthor.com

    “… a truly impressive debut … C. L. Wilson is an author to keep an eye on!”

    Kristin Smith, Borders Romance Expert

    “C.L. Wilson could possibly be the best new author in the fantasy genre for 2007 and beyond.”

    Kate Garrabrant, Romance Reviews Today

    “One of the most exciting and original fantasy novels around.”

    Sue Burke, Fresh Fiction

    “One of the year’s coolest—and hottest reads…Stunning.”

    Michelle Buonfiglio, Romance B(u)y the Book on LifetimeTV.com

    “A stunning romantic fantasy debut! Very highly recommended.”

    Leslie Tramposch ~ PNR (ParaNormal Romance)