| 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.
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. admin@destinyswarriors.com |
Welcome 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 Mom
and Pop 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 |
| 2008 picture of my family. |
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 dramatic book reading 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. But please understand that I have a busy schedule and therefore need a 6 to 8 week notice. |
| Thank you Borders Books for hosting many of my book signings throughout 2008 |
| Book # 2 in the series, The Last Sacrifice will be released Fall of 2009 View more information on page titled: The Last Sacrifice |
| Jeremy Benjamin |
| Steve and Jeremy |
| Jesika O'Reilly- Singer |
| Coming soon Fiona's Wings the first in my children's series to be released 2010 Thank you for visiting my website Please come back soon for the latest updates Again, I welcome your questions and comments, you can write me at: admin@destinyswarriors.com |
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| This is my eldest son John J. Valadez |
