Book 4 Launched: 6.20.2024, 1:50pm PST
"Reflect, sentient ones. Recite the hex of final vows." --Suusstoro
-- Diamond Dragons, Book IV
2024's SUMMER SOLSTICE HAS ARRIVED AND GONE!
The print / physical versions of Diamond Dragons III launched over 2023's winter solstice (12.21.23). Now, the DIGITAL E-book version of DD4 (first half only) is also available! Visit the purchase pages for each individual book's details. You may also use the following links to buy book three:
DD3 HARDCOVER (6"x9", color, 96 illustrations)
DD3 PAPERBACK (5.5"x8.5", greyscale, 96 illustrations)
Vas Chi-Yong (thank you very much) for your stalwart support! Input, reactions, heartfelt emails, and the general responses to my "Diamond Dragons" series have been pleasantly overwhelming over the years. Always feel free to e-mail with any and all questions or thoughts regarding DD1-6.
DD4's PRINT VERSIONS are obviously up next. :) The 'Ziwalos' timer below will keep you informed and... attuned, my Vas Amals. For, after all...
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SYNOPSIS (book one)
"Time is the only resource for which no creature may bargain..."
In the mystical lands of Taelondria, an ancient society of dragons wages war in a race against time. After rediscovering legends that a mysterious firebird of immense wisdom still exists, the dragons must locate and protect the incendiary beast...
Nitrozite, the diabolical ghost dragon, has nearly discovered the phoenix's location. And with the aid of his undead armies, he embarks upon a mission to absorb the fiery creature's powers, and permanently eradicate it!
But the fate of a resourceful, yet inexperienced dragon also hangs in the balance. Forced into a position of unexpected responsibility, Jackralvian must unlock and unleash his own powers and purpose... or he too will face eradication.
Time is running out: and it waits for no being... neither mortal nor DRAGON!
Diamond Dragons (Book I) - DIGITAL LAUNCH VIDEO
'Diamond Dragons' (Book 1) digitally launched on 06.21.21 @8:31pm PST. Book 2 digitally launched on 06.21.22.
https://books2read.com/u/4AONlA
- Based on the screenplay from 2018-2019
- Dragons on a spiritual, LOTR-style quest
- 16+ epic, hand-drawn images of concept artwork
- 140,000+ words, 50 chapters (~400 pages)
- 3+ years of world-building, character dev. & more
- Pre-visualization of screenplay available here
MUSIC: 12 Titans "Weightless"
VIDEO: Matthew Carauddo
VOICE: Matthew Carauddo
Matthew Carauddo (author, creator, developer, editor)
After years of developing the screenplay (2018-2019), I'm excited to share "Diamond Dragons" with the public. Although the work is "new" to most anyone reading, it's been an on-going process of hard work, dedication, discipline, and consistency behind the scenes.
LEARN MORE about Matthew here.
INTERVIEWS w/ Matthew here.
MESSAGES FROM THE CREATOR
BASIC BEGINNINGS (2018-2019)
In addition to being the author and creator of Diamond Dragons (novels/screenplays)--as a director and project lead--I've also involved various artists along the way. The vocal actors, my composer, and the concept artists who temporarily hopped aboard the Diamond Dragons SCREENPLAY project (2018-2019) were wonderful. I felt blessed to experience such a wealth of hired talent and multifaceted artists. Together, we've strengthened the dramatic impact of Diamond Dragons (screenplay version) in order to do justice to both the heroic and the villainous characters in perfect form! But the screenplay version of DD1 was only the BEGINNING...
SOLSTICE LAUNCHES (one of TWELVE)
If you're reading this, Diamond Dragons, book #1 digitally released on 06.21.2021 @ 8:31 PM, PST. Book #2 digitally launched on 06.21.2022 @ 2:13 AM. For those who are unaware, those days/evenings (depending on where you are on planet Earth) were the Summer Solstices. Physical/print versions of each book in the series are released upon WINTER solstices. Book #3 was obviously launched upon 2023's, and it won't deviate for books 4-6. These celestial events--the Solstices--are also relevant to the storytelling within each book. For now, that's all you need to know about that, though... ;) #WhatIsArmageddonsBallad? #TheSolstenox
FATHER'S DAYS!
Summer Solstices also mark Father's days fairly closely, and since I happen to be one, it's quite nice to Reflect upon that again and again as the years progress! And in addition to my own illustrations, photographs, and original artwork, my daughter's creations are also at the back of each book in the Diamond Dragons series. So, purchase my work solely to enjoy that awesomeness if you so desire! :) I'm extremely proud of her amazing growth as a human being, and it's been a joy to read her the plentiful adventures of Jackralvian, Raeniya, Link, Leijimoto, Artemis, Dupree', Llewelyn, Starshaa, Syrenne, and dozens more characters. Reading to one's son or daughter is obviously a treat, but how many fathers get to read their OWN work to their children?! Quite a joy and blessing, indeed.
FIRST READERS
If you plan to purchase any of the books in my Diamond Dragons series, I encourage you to send me a message. E-mail (via this website) with any questions, thoughts, reviews, or concerns. I'm quite curious as to who will be the first to complete the entire series (when it's 100% available). But I'm even more excited about who will recognize some (or ALL?!) of the subtle, mostly hidden, metaphorical allegories and secrets buried within. Also, if the year is still currently early 2024, books 4-6 will launch upon each subsequent solstice (again: digital = summer, print = winter), and each book will reveal TONS more about "Castle Kessoshaero, the lands of Taelondria, Armageddon's Ballad, Isochrolnius, the Daiemokszhi, and planet Wakukeistryne". Zi, Ziesst... so many fantastical creatures, lands, events, artifacts, magic, and more... it will truly make your head spin into planetary orbit.
THE FUTURE OF "DIAMOND DRAGONS"...
After 30+ years of work in production, I've developed Diamond Dragons far more extensively than any other project I've ever created, directed, produced, or performed within. As per my biography on this site, my background is in theatre, performance, sound design, video editing, voice-over, and production in general. Some future goals of mine include development of a video game (a 2D/3D 'side-scroller'), merchandise (T-shirts, jewelry, letter openers, and even LED/sound props), and possibly additional 'pre-visualization' videos. However, all of these will require resources and funding which I currently lack. But "Diamond Dragons" is truly is a legendary tale which needs to be experienced. So, please, if you believe in what you've seen and heard thus far, CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS UNIQUE AND EPIC PROJECT! Your investment of Time and/or money will return to you, twelvefold. I can nearly guarantee it.
For more information about my background, or questions regarding 'Diamond Dragons', contact us:
Until then... Chi-Yong, Chi-Foi, Vas Res... and EYAYELI-HA!
... ... ... ... [thank you, honor to you, great health... and spiritual tidings]
--Matthew Carauddo
--Author, Creator, Illustrator, Developer, Editor (Audio/Video/Copy), Project Lead, Voice Actor
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