R.M. Putnam

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About:
R. M. Putnam
Creator and author of the Destiny's Warriors Series

The beginnings of a story for me pop up in the most unlikely places. When I see or hear a bit of

information I can’t help but to go into my "What if" mode. As for writing a fantasy story, it was an

accident, it had always been my desire to be a Science fiction writer.

At 38 years old I returned to college to complete my education. It was a great challenge for me to

undertake study once again, after a hard struggle with school in my youth. That first semester, sitting in

my American History class the instructor assigned the class to write a paper on an American Holiday, it's

origin and so-forth. It was the first week of October and so I thought of Halloween . . . of course! Off to the

library I went to do research and there I became lost in a world I had never known, a world of wonderment

and intrigue, a world that based its survival on human sacrifice.

My research took a few weeks in total as I absorbed myself in history . . . back to Pre-Christian times in

Ireland where Pagans created Halloween, originally called All Hallows or Samhain night. I felt mesmerized

by Celtic history and folklore as I slipped into my "What If"mode where my imagination went into high

gear.

The paper I finally turned in, started with fact but blurred into fiction, titled originally “Summer’s End” a

short story of 95 pages, a bit much for the assignment to say the least. My instructor gave me a passing

grade of C- for all the work and effort I put into the paper. However, he told me Halloween is NOT an

American Holiday and therefore simply could not give me the A+ I hoped to receive. He said I should have

written about Thanksgiving, or Independence day, Memorial Day, Labor Day or Martin Luther King day

etc. Naturally, I was disappointed with the grade . . . till he told me that he LOVED my story but felt it was

not complete as he began to question me about the characters. Feeling exhilarated, we spoke for a good

while on possibilities of making the story more in-depth. My instructor strongly advised that I complete

the story for publication. That was all the encouragement I needed as I embarked into writing my fantasy

novel that grew into 10 books in the series over the following 15 years. I never dreamed I would write a

fantasy story, but there you have it. You never know when a story is about to be born or where it will take

you. That is the wonderment and joy of being a writer.

Destiny’s Warriors the first in a series is about an unexpected time traveler, Ferrin Collins,

archaeologist and professor living in modern-day Belfast. Ferrin goes out to explore for a possible dig-

site and dozes off in the woods, dreaming as always of another time and place. When he awakes, he is in

the past in ancient Ireland, with no idea how he will get by! Somehow, he stumbles onto his Destiny in the

town of Erui.

Ferrin meets a Druid called Wolf, who seems oddly familiar. During their time together, Wolf tells him

the tale of Destiny’s Warriors which is a tale of betrayal, murderous plots, rivalry and forbidden love as

guided by the hand of Destiny. What results is an exhilarating journey into the horrors of human sacrifice.

Destiny’s Warriors inspires its readers to empathize with the characters while they try to survive in an

ancient, harsh world of magic, horrific monsters and the brutality war.

R. M. Putnam

If you have any comments or questions for
R.M. Putnam she is happy to exchange dialog with you.

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elcome to my website. This page is about me, my

interests, friends, family

my novels, and book

signing

events. This page is filled with pictures and

information.

I welcome questions, comments and love to just

exchange dialog on fantasy,

mythology, folklore,

horror and

science fiction. Movies, books and

music are

also a great topic of conversation that I

like to share. I assure

you that your

email address

will not be shared with anyone.

My home is in the Pacific Northwest. After living for

decades in the Mojave

dessert I love the lush green

forests

of Oregon and enjoy drives to the beach

for

clam chowder. Oregon is a place of art, culture and

fun people. I

love that

there are still so many

and

op businesses and farmers markets

throughout the land. In

addition, this is a green

friendly state in which

recycling and caring for our

environment is priority one.

My interests are long drives, traveling, reading,

movies-horror, CSI TV shows,

and lazy afternoons

of day-

dreaming. Writing of course is my passion.

Scroll

down and I will tell you about me and how I

became a writer.

First, let me introduce you to my family.

John is a man of many talents.
An expert mechanic he also enjoys art and writing.
YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWlI-14SZg
Visit his Deviant art page at:
toulon2342.deviantart.com

Meet my
granddaughter
B'Elanna.

She is 4 years old.

Her parents are
John and Jennifer

This is my younger son, Michael W. Valadez
He is a graphic illustrator with many interests.
Visit his page (Michael W Valadez) to find out more
about him and all his talents.

Michael's YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmAZsYcMIks

Here is a picture of me with my wonderfully charming husband,
William Randall Putnam, Sr.

Sit back and enjoy our love story on YouTube
Just click on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Ziep3Pfz8

Now, let me tell you how I came to write
Destiny's Warriors the series

It is my pleasure to present pictures of a few of my book signing
events of which the DW performers gave a dramatic reading and
performance.

If you are a bookstore owner or manager and would like me to give
a book signing at your store you can contact
me at:
admin@destinyswarriors.com

As always I will give out Free DW book markers and have a
medieval robe giveaway, that is a $164.99 value.
In addition, I have Free character book bags and T-Shirts for customers.

But please understand that I have a busy schedule and therefore need a 6 to 8 week notice.

R.M. Putnam

Thank you
Borders Books and
Celestial Awakenings
for hosting many of
my book signings