In the garden behind a small cottage grows an ancient oak tree that hides a secret. The young boy who lives in the cottage couldn’t care less about the tree and certainly doesn’t know it is enchanted. But all is about to change, as the fairies living in the oak are about to cast a spell that will change his life forever…
The Boy in the Oak
From the darkness of nightmares comes the path to forgiveness…
The Medisaga is a film trilogy comprising of: Titania, Purgatory, and Neptune, which reinterprets the fairy tale of The Armless Maiden, with Shakespeare’s faery Queen Titania in the central role. Other characters from Midsummer Night’s Dream feature, as well as elements from Greek mythology. The series is written and directed by Lisa Stock and is currently in production. You can view the Dream scene and Behind the Scenes featurette on Vimeo.
There is also plans to film a short prequel to the series, which would act as an introductory piece to the main feature film but also work as a stand alone story. It has been invited to première at this summers 3 Wishes Faery Fest. There is currently a fund-raising drive to make this happen – donations start from just $5, and all levels give the donor excellent benefits. This really is an exciting project, and if you would like to support it donations can be made through Kickstart.
From the darkness of nightmares comes the path to forgiveness…
The Medisaga is a film trilogy comprising of: Titania, Purgatory, and Neptune, which reinterprets the fairy tale of The Armless Maiden, with Shakespeare’s faery Queen Titania in the central role. Other characters from Midsummer Night’s Dream feature, as well as elements from Greek mythology. The series is written and directed by Lisa Stock and is currently in production. You can view the Dream scene and Behind the Scenes featurette on Vimeo.
There is also plans to film a short prequel to the series, which would act as an introductory piece to the main feature film but also work as a stand alone story. It has been invited to première at this summers 3 Wishes Faery Fest. There is currently a fund-raising drive to make this happen – donations start from just $5, and all levels give the donor excellent benefits. This really is an exciting project, and if you would like to support it donations can be made through Kickstart.
When Rom, a young man shunned for his Tzanatzi ancestry, crosses paths with Yldich, an Einache Shaman, the pair embark on a journey which will come to change their lives, and that of their people, forever. Dark forces are at work in Gardeth forest to the north, while in the south power-hungry nobles will stop at nothing to get what they want. Embattled on all sides, but with the loving guidance of Yldich, Rom must face his own past and that of the land to heal the wounds inflicted by centuries of persecution and hatred. A 500 year old curse threatens all in its path and Rom is the key – providing he can conquer his own demons in time for the final battle.
Wendy Gillissen’s wonderful début novel is a powerful all-engrossing epic, in which love and forgiveness are essential lessons to be learned. Dreams and past lives are central to the story, and I was not surprised then to learn Wendy is a past life therapist who specialises in dreamwork. This understanding of her subject matter results in a sensitively crafted and profound spiritual adventure for both the main protagonists and the reader. The rich history and cultures of the land in which the tale unfolds is entirely convincing, as are the story’s well rounded and sympathetic characters. I found the Curse of the Tahiéra very evocative of the myths and legends of the British Isles, particularly the Tuatha Dé Danann of Celtic legend. For all it’s depth, Wendy has succeeded in writing a thoroughly enjoyable tale which never once becomes heavy going or dull (the curse of many fantasy epics I have endured over the years!).
The sequel, The Search for Tzanáta, will be published this Autumn.
When Rom, a young man shunned for his Tzanatzi ancestry, crosses paths with Yldich, an Einache Shaman, the pair embark on a journey which will come to change their lives, and that of their people, forever. Dark forces are at work in Gardeth forest to the north, while in the south power-hungry nobles will stop at nothing to get what they want. Embattled on all sides, but with the loving guidance of Yldich, Rom must face his own past and that of the land to heal the wounds inflicted by centuries of persecution and hatred. A 500 year old curse threatens all in its path and Rom is the key – providing he can conquer his own demons in time for the final battle.
Wendy Gillissen’s wonderful début novel is a powerful all-engrossing epic, in which love and forgiveness are essential lessons to be learned. Dreams and past lives are central to the story, and I was not surprised then to learn Wendy is a past life therapist who specialises in dreamwork. This understanding of her subject matter results in a sensitively crafted and profound spiritual adventure for both the main protagonists and the reader. The rich history and cultures of the land in which the tale unfolds is entirely convincing, as are the story’s well rounded and sympathetic characters. I found the Curse of the Tahiéra very evocative of the myths and legends of the British Isles, particularly the Tuatha Dé Danann of Celtic legend. For all it’s depth, Wendy has succeeded in writing a thoroughly enjoyable tale which never once becomes heavy going or dull (the curse of many fantasy epics I have endured over the years!).
The sequel, The Search for Tzanáta, will be published this Autumn.
