She's one of those authors whose characters speak to them non-stop. Conversations, thoughts, dreams… They all let her know what they should be doing in their lives. If she veers from their suggested path, they gnaw at her conscience until she changes a whole section of the story to accommodate them. (Aumelan – World Beneath the Rock is a prime example. Chad and Salana insisted they belonged together, and Tarah just wouldn’t agree to a sweeter disposition. It altered the entire outcome). She may someday admit to the original draft. But she doubts it. They run the show.
Charlene lives in a small community in Arkansas with her husband, two beautiful daughters, a very shy Pekingese, and very chatty cocktiel named Todder. Yes, cows wander the field across the street and she can sit on her deck in her robe if she wishes without worry of probing eyes.
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Cornerstone Deep Series
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Introducing the Characters
Cole Shilo
Eldest of the Shilo brothers. Moody, lost-love sick, resents their long assignment. Native to the Meridian plane serving as a sentinel in Cornerstone Deep. Known as a wizard due to his ability to manipulate the elements and his extremely long life span. Currently living his third life span. Excels in enchantments and telepathy.
James Shilo
Second eldest Shilo brother. Level-headed, mediator, keeps peace within the Shilo family. Native to the Meridian plane serving as a sentinel in Cornerstone Deep. Known as a wizard due to his ability to manipulate the elements and his extremely long life span. Currently living his third life span. Excels in intricate element manipulation and multi-tasking spells.
Vincent Shilo
Youngest Shilo brother. Quick-tempered, passionate. Native to the Meridian plane serving as a sentinel in Cornerstone Deep. Known as a wizard due to his ability to manipulate the elements and his extremely long life span. Currently living his first life span. Excels in producing powerful energy...often times causing destruction when his temper flairs.
Anna/Mianna
Anna: Reincarnation of Mianna. Artist, lower class citizen being pursued by Lord Dressen, independent. Native to Cornerstone Deep.
Mianna: Cole's soul mate. Loved life, accepted people for what they were, raised in an Arylin Colony (Goddess of Love). Died four hundred years ago. Native to Cornerstone Deep
Lord Dressen
Grand Marshal of the courts. Determined, achieved his lordship at a young age, controls the majority of votes among the Lawmakers, obsessed with Anna. Possesses a complicated soul.
Aumelan
Introducing the Characters
Chad Aumelan
Son of the Tsosey people's Leading Father of Mastery. Is a Leading Father of the Nation. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Requires energy from a server or dies. Has telepathic abilities. Race--Tsosey.
Son of the Tsosey people's Leading Father of Mastery. Is a Leading Father of the Nation. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Requires energy from a server or dies. Has telepathic abilities. Race--Tsosey.
Styne Compton
Is a Leading Father of the Nation. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Requires energy from a server or dies. Chad's best friend. Has secret abilities. Race--Tsosey.
Dee
Bound to Chad as his server. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Chad's life-long "crush." Race--Chamber.
Salana Brighton
Daughter of the Nation. Home--World of the Sun. Chad's love and hope for his people. Race--Sun Nation.
Salana Brighton
Daughter of the Nation. Home--World of the Sun. Chad's love and hope for his people. Race--Sun Nation.
Tyro Aumelan
Is a Leading Father of the Nation. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Requires energy from a server or dies. Chad's uncle and advisor. Race--Tsosey.
Eric Hilton
Son of High Admiral to the Sun Nation. Home--World of the Sun. Chad's friend. Race--Sun Nation.
Becca Compton
Chad's first girlfriend. Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Requires energy from a server or dies. Styne's younger sister. Race--Tsosey.
Tara Aumelan
Styne's "crush." Home--Aumelan, World Beneath the Rock. Posesses hidden abilities. Race--Tsosey.
