Lee. E. Cart

Born in the Wayeb: Book One of the Mayan Chronicles, Lee E. Cart; Ek’ Balam Press; Ancestry of the author: USA/USA-lived in Mexico for 7+ years. BOOK: Born in the Wayeb: Book One of the Mayan Chronicles In this novel, Na’om is born during the unlucky days of the Mayan Wayeb. She struggles to understand the fearful dreams and visions that have plagued her since birth. When they turn into living nightmares, she must overcome her fears to protect the ones she loves from a powerful adversary. BORN IN THE WAYEB by Lee E. Cart is an excellent fantasy novel for those who want to travel deep into the fascinating world of the Mayans. The cover is interesting and striking, and should attract those readers looking for this type of novel. I like how the author makes plain on the front and back that this is the first of a series. This is important, so readers will be on the lookout for additional books. The back cover copy is intriguing enough to encourage readers looking for this type of novel to purchase. All of the helps – map, glossaries, etc., are great additions. I found them useful as I read through the book. It took me awhile to get into the story, but it was very interesting. The author has taken the time to delve into the setting and knows the characters and background, and I felt really transported into this world. I could get lost in it. As a result, I think readers will definitely be looking for future installments. I think this talented author has a bright future and will develop a loyal reader following.–Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. . In this novel, Na’om is born during the unlucky days of the Mayan Wayeb. She struggles to understand the fearful dreams and visions that have plagued her since birth. When they turn into living nightmares, she must overcome her fears to protect the ones she loves from a powerful adversary.. BORN IN THE WAYEB by Lee E. Cart is an excellent fantasy novel for those who want to travel deep into the fascinating world of the Mayans. The cover is interesting and striking, and should attract those readers looking for this type of novel. I like how the author makes plain on the front and back that this is the first of a series. This is important, so readers will be on the lookout for additional books. The back cover copy is intriguing enough to encourage readers looking for this type of novel to purchase. All of the helps – map, glossaries, etc., are great additions. I found them useful as I read through the book. It took me awhile to get into the story, but it was very interesting. The author has taken the time to delve into the setting and knows the characters and background, and I felt really transported into this world. I could get lost in it. As a result, I think readers will definitely be looking for future installments. I think this talented author has a bright future and will develop a loyal reader following.–Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. .

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Lee Cart is an award-winning author in the 17th Annual International Latino Book Awards, which celebrates worldwide achievements in Latino literature. She is a freelance writer, editor, book reviewer, and publisher for Ek’ Balam Press. She lives in central Maine with her husband and two cats. She enjoys reading, writing, cooking, gardening, and traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, and Ireland. She lived in Guadalajara, Mexico for over seven years as a child and continues to visit Guadalajara and the Yucatan Peninsula on a regular basis. She is the author of Born in the Wayeb: Book One of The Mayan Chronicles, The Cracker Book: Artisanal Crackers for Every Occasion and The Paper Trail: Useful Charts to Organize Your Writing. She is currently working on Rise of the Jaguar Woman: Book Two of The Mayan Chronicles. When she is not writing, Lee can be found curled up some place snug with a good book, a mug of tea, and a piece of very dark chocolate.

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