Neale Payne releases 'Willie Wish and the Magic Realm'
By: Robert Diamond Jan. 11, 2018
Neale Payne believes children today are no longer using their imagination because of the advancement in technology. This belief encouraged him to write "Willie Wish and the Magic Realm" (published by Xlibris AU) to inspire children to use their imagination all over again. It is about how a boy makes a difference by helping those who need help.
The book tells the story of Willie Wish, a special boy who is granted a gift from the fairies. This is a gift to see and hear those of the magic realm and animals. Willie has many adventures helping those of the magic realm and animals overcome some very unusual problems.
"This is a realistic story, yet it allows the imagination of readers to be held," Payne says. "It speaks about the protection of the environment and the animals that live in this world as well as respect and acceptance of different cultures."
An excerpt from the book reads:
Evan sat down on a log in front of the light. Out of the glow, a very small bright light appeared then changed into . . . it couldn't be. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. lt was a fairy just like in the stories his dad had told.
Willie was stunned. Right there, hovering in front of his dad, was a tiny flying person. His dad held out his big hand; the fairy landed on his palm. Willie could see his dad and the fairy talking, but he could not hear what they were saying. He just lay there, transfixed on the tiny fairy.
"Willie Wish and the Magic Realm"
By Neale Payne
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 102 pages | ISBN 9781543403848
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 102 pages | ISBN 9781543403831
E-Book | 102 pages | ISBN 9781543403824
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Neale Payne was born in 1957 and grew up playing in the bush and the beach. He has had many jobs, from general manager to handyman and can turn his hand to fix or make anything. He failed English twice, but this did not hold him back from his goals. Always a storyteller, he finds treasures or adventures under every rock through his imagination. A traveler who turns up when his friends and family least expect it, he is now tackling his newest adventure with writing stories and producing products and toys for the wee people who believe in fairies and magic.
Xlibris Publishing Australia, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider dedicated to serving Australian authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles.For more information, visit xlibrispublishing.com.au or call 1800 455 039 to receive a free publishing guide. Follow us @XlibrisAus on Twitter for the latest news.
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