After Orlando Shootings, The Labyrinth Wall Author Emilyann Girdner, Cancelled June 12th Book Signing at Altamonte Springs Mall

After the Tragic Shootings in Orlando, Author Emilyann Girdner Cancelled Book Signing Event and Turns Attention to Writing a Letter in Response to the Sad News and Spreading a Positive Message

Emilyann Girdner, author of young adult fantasy book, The Labyrinth Wall, cancelled her signing at Barnes & Noble in Altamonte Springs on June 12th, 2016. This cancellation was in response to the shootings that occurred over the weekend in Orlando, Florida. Though the event was cancelled, the store did stay open until closing hours. Girdner encouraged anyone planning to purchase books at the event, to instead redirect those dollars to donations for the loved ones of victims from weekend tragedies. The author did indicate that the event will be rescheduled for another time to be determined at a later date.

Beyond cancelling the signing, the author also issued a personal response (in the letter and in a video) regarding the tragic events happening in Orlando. She had this to say about her public response, "This video was recorded earlier this morning when we knew less about the shooting, all I knew at the time was that twenty people were shot last night in Orlando. Below is my short video response, but being a writer, I wrote a letter about this with more information about the event being postponed and the message of love. It has been difficult deciding to share the statement and even more so the video. But if anyone out there feels one bit more loved from it, it is worth it."

Girdner’s full letter response can be found on her website and is making circles on social media. In her letter, Girdner apologized to readers for cancelling the event. She also made this strong statement, “It is scary to do or say anything right now. But the message I want to spread is so much stronger, so I have to rise above my fear and shout love in the face of this! I don't have any idea what exactly our law enforcement or military should do about all of this, but I know what I'm going to do. I'm going to go on loving all people every day!”

The young adult fantasy author also stated, “Don't let violence and terrorism break us apart, let them make us stronger!” Girdner’s voice is just one among so many mourning and offering support during this hard time. Her complete letter is available at www.emilyanngirdner.com.

Further Information:

Luminous Words Press:

Public Relations Department

pr(at)thelabyrinthwall(dot)com

Orlando, FL



This is a release by Luminous Words Press. This news reflects the response of the author and does not represent any comments on behalf of Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble’s comments at this time can be found on the Barnes & Noble Altamonte Springs Facebook page. Luminous Words Press does not claim official endorsement by any named businesses in this release.

Emilyann's North Orange Branch Signing and Q&A

MEET THE AUTHOR OF "THE LABYRINTH WALL" EMILYANN GIRDNER

Luminous Words Press today officially announced a book signing and creativity Q&A session at The North Orange Branch (the Apopka branch of the Orange County Library System) for Author of The Labyrinth Wall, Emilyann Girdner. Emilyann’s attendance at the book signing event from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on April 23rd, 2016 will offer library members and the Apopka community a rare opportunity to personally meet the Author and learn more about the writing of the Obsidian Series. The Q&A should run about forty-five minutes to an hour, followed by a photo booth and signing.

The Labyrinth Wall, which was written during Emilyann’s semi-truck traveling adventure with her husband and cat, has come a long way. In addition to landing the Amazon Best-Seller list, the book earned a 5 Star rating from Reader’s Favorite, was a Dante Rossetti Young Adult Fantasy award finalist, has been #2 on the Goodreads First Person Fantasy Sci-Fi list, and has received high praise from Young Adult Fantasy readers in numerous online reviews. “If you enjoy books like The Hobbit (with a slightly lighter feel), you will definitely enjoy The Labyrinth Wall by Emilyann Girdner. I can’t wait to read the next book” raves one fan. In addition to The Hobbit, the book and writing style have also been compared to The Hunger Games. Young Adult Author, Crystal Collier, wrote, “Wow. This book was engaging. It's been a while since I felt COMPELLED to keep reading, but Emilyann definitely pulled that one off magnificently” (Amazon Reviews). The Labyrinth Wall was even mentioned in a tweet by Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Rudy, 50 First Dates and more).

In The Labyrinth Wall, Araina’s lonely teenage life is forever altered when she witnesses a man with supernatural powers emerge through a rippling wall into the dark and deadly labyrinth she calls home. She is left to solve the mysteries of who he is, why he has special abilities and what is on the other side of the labyrinth wall through which he came. 

Fans of the Obsidian Series books also love the second installment, The Haunted Realm (released in November of 2015). One fan said of The Haunted Realm “I enjoyed the first book in the series so much that I worried that the author's second book would fall short of my hopes. It did not. The scenes connect wonderfully--and readers will find themselves surprised by twists and turns and fast paced action.”

About Emilyann Girdner:

Emilyann Girdner is the author of Amazon Best-Seller, Dante Rossetti Award Finalist and Reader's Favorite 5 Star rated young adult fantasy novel, The Labyrinth Wall. 

Luminous Words Press:

Public Relations Department

PR@thelabyrinthwall.com
Orlando, FL

The North Orange Branch:
1211 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka, FL 32703
407.835.7323

 
http://www.emilyanngirdner.com 
http://www.thelabyrinthwall.com

The Haunted Realm Release Date News! And Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) Tweets About The Labyrinth Wall

Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings and Goonies) Tweeted Emilyann Girdner’s The Labyrinth Wall Just in Time for Luminous Word Press' Launch of the Sequel, The Haunted Realm, in November 2015

Orlando, Fl. October 09, 2015

Click Here to See Sean's The Labyrinth Wall Tweet

In addition to anticipation for The Haunted Realm book release which is officially scheduled for November 10th, Obsidian Series fans went wild on social media this weekend when Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings, Goonies, Rudy, and 50 First Dates) tweeted thanking Orlando, Florida Author, Emilyann Girdner, for autographing his copy of The Labyrinth Wall (young adult fantasy novel). The Labyrinth Wall is an Amazon Best-Seller, Dante Rossetti 2014 Award Finalist (an international competition) as well as a 5 Star Reader’s Favorite rated book.

The Labyrinth Wall by Emilyann Girdner is a young adult book set in a magical epic fantasy world like The Hobbit but with a dark dystopian feel and it is written to be a quick read reminiscent of The Hunger Games. Emilyann has said before that she wanted to write an imaginative fantasy series that is a fast read for modern busy lifestyles. She imagined a story about a teenage girl (Araina) that is part of an entire race of people created to serve their makers within the labyrinth world. Subject to the repression of a hostile civilization within the dark labyrinth, all Araina knows is servitude until she witnesses a man unlike any she has ever seen with supernatural powers emerge magically through a wall into her world. Having realized for the first time that there must be more than the labyrinth, she is left to solve the mysteries of who the stranger is, why he has special abilities and what is on the other side of the labyrinth wall through which he came.

Emilyann Girdner and Sean Astin

In The Haunted Realm, the riveting continuation to the story, Araina again faces a series of seemingly impossible magical obstacles as she and her friends search for answers about their Creators and their magical labyrinth world. At the Barnes & Noble The Haunted Realm book launch event, fans will be able to meet the Author, grab a signed book, make memories in an Obsidian Series photo booth and more. Fans of the series can sign up at the links included at the end of this article to reserve their book for the book launch as well as sign up for the Author’s newsletter for online pre-order updates.

The Haunted Realm Book Launch Event: 

Barnes & Noble 

Altamonte Mall 

December 12th, 2015, 4:00pm 

451 E Altamonte Dr. 

Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 

(407) 261-0252

Click Here to Reserve Books for the Event 

Click Here to Sign Up for the Author’s Newsletter

 

This Exciting Obsidian Series News Has Been Featured
on the Following Media Outlets:

* Agents, publishers, producers and members of the press are encouraged to contact PR(at)thelabyrinthwall(dot)com for Author and book series inquiries *

* Luminous Words Press (LWP) does not claim any official endorsements by any named people or businesses *

The Haunted Realm Summary Reveal at Creative Con 2015

The Haunted Realm Summary Reveal and Emilyann Girdner at Creative Con 2015

Alongside legendary Star Wars and Magic the Gathering Artist, Dave Dorman, as well as Bruce Ballister (Author of Dreamland Diaries) and many more talented guests, The Labyrinth Wall Author, Emilyann Girdner, enjoyed the company of many fantasy fiction lovers at Creative Con in Panama City on August 1st, 2015. This event also marked the official summary reveal of The Haunted Realm (book 2 of the Obsidian Series).

The Haunted Realm Summary Reveal

As Araina and her friends search for answers about their Creators and their magical labyrinth world, their journey becomes rife with peril when Araina falls victim to illness. Despite heart-pricking losses in the labyrinth swamps, vengeful ghostly attackers in the Blinking Willows, and many other dangerous obstacles, Araina is determined to succeed. If Araina can’t solve the mysteries of the haunted realm and find a cure for her sickness, she and her friends may never escape the labyrinth, or even live to try.

The Haunted Realm is tentatively scheduled for publication in October of 2015. 

©Luminous Words Press

The Haunted Realm, Sequel to Best-Selling Book The Labyrinth Wall, Summary Reveal at Creative Con 2015

Fans of Best-Selling, Award Finalist Fantasy Book, The Labyrinth Wall,  are Sure to Enjoy The Haunted Realm Book Summary Reveal at Creative Con 2015 in Panama City

Luminous Words Press today announced that Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Author, Emilyann Girdner, will reveal The Haunted Realm book summary at Creative Con on August 1st 2015 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM in Panama City. Girdner and fellow Tallahassee Author Bruce Ballister (creator of Dreamland Diaries) can be found in the Creators’ Quarters Room at the event. The Haunted Realm is the sequel to Amazon Best-Selling book The Labyrinth Wallof the Obsidian Series. The Obsidian Series fans will be able to sign up for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card giveaway contest, purchase signed copies of The Labyrinth Wall, enjoy the first sneak peek of The Haunted Realm book summary and meet Girdner in person. An official publication date for The Haunted Realm has not yet been released, however, the book is scheduled to launch before the end of 2015, tentatively in October.

The Labyrinth Wall, which was written during Girdner’s semi-truck traveling adventure around the country with her husband and cat, has come a long way. In addition to landing the Amazon Best-Seller list, the book is Reader’s Favorite 5 Star-rated, a Dante Rossetti Award 2014 for Young Adult Novels Finalist, and receives high praise from Young Adult Fantasy readers, Literary Consultants, Editorial Reviewers and genre Authors alike. Young Adult Author, Crystal Collier, wrote “Wow. This book was engaging. It’s been a while since I felt COMPELLED to keep reading, but Emilyann definitely pulled that one off magnificently.” Combining a dose of mystery and a refreshing marriage of adventurous magical tales like The Hobbit with a dark dystopian society reminiscent of Panem in The Hunger Games, the Obsidian Series is becoming America’s new ground-breaking Young Adult Fantasy obsession.

Anyone looking for a mysterious and magical read will not be disappointed by the Obsidian Series. Luminous Words Press invites fans to sign up for the Obsidian Series newsletter to receive notifications about The Haunted Realm’s release date as well as a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. The email submission form can be found at the bottom of the Obsidian Series website (www.obsidianseries.com). 

Click Here for Creative Con Tickets

Summary of The Labyrinth Wall Young Adult Fantasy Book:

Araina’s isolated teenage life is forever altered when she witnesses a man emerge through a rippling wall into the dark labyrinth she calls home. As a result of the stranger’s arrival, Araina’s Creators have unleashed a series of magical attacks using the labyrinth against its inhabitants. Now Araina must decide if she will trust potentially deceitful allies in order to reach safety on the other side of the labyrinth wall.

Contact and Resources:

Public Relations Department

Luminous Words Press

PR@thelabyrinthwall.com

Author’s Media Kit
www.obsidianseries.com

News Update: Dare to be Teased

The Labyrinth Wall has had a busy couple of months. Check out the latest news and keep your eye out for a special sequel teaser... 

5 Star Editorial Reviews
 

"There is something very mysterious about a labyrinth which gives this fantasy fiction a refreshing perspective. It is a book that all fantasy lovers will find addictive and thrilling."

- Mamta Madhavan of Readers' Favorite

"The Labyrinth Wall by Emilyann Girdner is a captivating tale of bravery and the power of determination in a land haunted by hunger, death and misery, and survival of the fittest."
-  Faridah Nassozi of Readers' Favorite
  

Barnes & Noble Book Signing: 

The Labyrinth Wall publisher, Luminous Words Press, would like to thank everyone who attended the Tallahassee Barnes & Noble Book Signing. Congratulations to Gary, winner of the gift card giveaway. 

Event Photography Credit: Alaina Cribbs



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Teaser Quote

Though the title and release date are not yet available for The Labyrinth Wall's sequel. The Author has released a small teaser quote for this news update....


"Collecting ashes is the story of my life." ~Araina

News Update: Barnes & Noble Book Signing (Press Release)

Luminous Words Press Expects Big Turnout:
Hometown Book Signing for Best-Selling Author, Emilyann Girdner

Orlando, FL (May 20, 2014)—Luminous Words Press has announced the first Barnes & Noble book signing for Author of The Labyrinth Wall, Emilyann Girdner. Her appearance at the Semi-Annual Big Bend Area Book Signing for Local Authors from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on May 31st, 2014 has Tallahassee’s Young Adult Fantasy Fiction fans abuzz. This will also be Mrs. Girdner’s first book signing since her debut novel hit the Amazon Best-Seller list. Tallahassee, her hometown, is expected to have a big turnout for support as the community celebrates the local author’s success.

The Labyrinth Wall, which was written during Emilyann’s semi-truck traveling adventure with her husband and cat, has come a long way. In addition to landing the Amazon Best-Seller list, the book has been #2 on the Goodreads First Person Fantasy Sci-Fi list, and received high praise from Young Adult Fantasy readers. Fans of The Obsidian Series are looking forward to the second installment (release date yet to be announced). “If you enjoy books like The Hobbit (with a slightly lighter feel), you will definitely enjoy The Labyrinth Wall by Emilyann Girdner. I can’t wait to read the next book” raves one fan. In addition to The Hobbit, the book and writing style have also been compared to The Hunger Games and even Harry Potter. Fellow Young Adult Author, Crystal Collier, wrote “Wow. This book was engaging. It's been a while since I felt COMPELLED to keep reading, but Emilyann definitely pulled that one off magnificently” (Amazon Reviews). First published in January 2014, The Labyrinth Wall was an instant bestseller, appealing to both teen readers and adults.

Having also recently celebrated the major-league baseball debut of Cole Figueroa, Emilyann’s former Florida High classmate, Tallahassee is full of big news and pride in 2014. Emilyann has said of her upcoming Tallahassee visit “I’m so honored by the support I’ve received from the Tallahassee community and can’t wait to be home.”

About Emilyann Girdner:

She was born in Germany and raised in Turkey until the age of five. Emilyann Girdner then spent the majority of her grade school years attending Florida High School in Tallahassee, Florida. Her writing has appeared on websites and blogs including Center for Work Life, Easter Seals Florida, MU Museum of Art & Archaeology's Musings and Examiner.com. She is the recipient of several awards and is best known for her Amazon Best-Selling novel, The Labyrinth Wall. 



Contact and Resources: 
Public Relations Department 
Luminous Words Press 
Orlando, Fl. 
PR@thelabyrinthwall.com
Author’s Media Kit
www.thelabyrinthwall.com

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News Update: Pre-Release Book Event

Pre-Release Book Event scheduled for The Labyrinth Wall in Author's home town: Tallahassee. 7:00pm on December 29th at Black Dog Cafe. Get your copy of the book before it's even available through retailers (while supplies last). *Author Chat *Book Signing * Fun Labyrinth Photo Booth.
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