Vote for The Inheritance and help a dream take flight!

 

Hello, friends and fellow fantasy lovers!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about my Christian fantasy novel, The Inheritance! Right now, it’s competing for Cover of the Month at All Author, and I couldn't be more amazed and grateful for the support I’ve received so far.

As of today, The Inheritance is currently sitting in 4th place, and we’re not even halfway through the month! It’s a testament to the power of community and the love for storytelling that I’ve seen in all of you.

 

Voting is currently in round two, and in just four days, we’ll be moving on to round three. Every vote counts, and you can cast your vote in each round. I’m hopeful to place in the top three, but I need your help to make it happen!

If you enjoy The Inheritance, or if you’re just passionate about supporting indie authors, I would greatly appreciate your vote. It means the world to me to see my work recognized, and your support could help push the cover into the top tier!

Thank you all for your incredible support. Let’s make The Inheritance shine bright in this competition and help my dream take flight!

With gratitude,

Author Donna Sundblad

What Is an Allegory?

When I tell people The Inheritance is an allegory, many don't have a clue what that means. The definition found at Dictionary.com is, "a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another."

In The Inheritance, names of characters and places all add a secondary level of meaning to the story. People can read and enjoy the book as a fantasy, without considering a deeper meaning, but readers have told me they enjoy the thought-provoking allegorical element.

When choosing the names in the book, I tried to find words that sounded more like a name. For instance, my main character Jejune, originally started out with the name "Bother" because he is bothered by an inner emptiness that leaves him restless and looking for something more. This nagging feeling bothers him. For me, the word "bother" just didn't work. After researching the possibilities, he became Jejune--lacking experience or knowledge. It was a perfect match!

 When you read The Inheritance, please do me a favor and leave a review. Just a sentence or two can work. I appreciate it.