Airs Beneath the Moon Will Enchant Fantasy Readers and Horse Enthusiasts
SEATTLE–When readers return to stores with gift cards and unwanted holiday items, they’ll find a new gift waiting for them on bookstore shelves: Toby Bishop’s novel of women and winged horses. Released on Dec. 26, Airs Beneath the Moon is the story of a farm girl who accidentally bonds with a winged foal, forcing her into conflict with the prejudices of her culture and the desires of a powerful duke who would take her horse and her freedom.
“Horses – especially those that can fly – are an avenue of power for women,” said author Toby Bishop. “When I was growing up, girls were still being told not to let boys know how smart we were. Pairing a girl with such a powerful creature in a working relationship is an icon of the power all girls have inside.”
An award-winning Science Fiction/Fantasy writer, Bishop’s previous books have been described as:
“Lyrical and persuasive,” – Publisher’s Weekly
“An exploration of the mysteries and complications of being human, disguised as a science fiction adventure,” – Romantic Times Bookclub
“Luminescent” and “complex,” – Library Journal
“Thoughtful and effective,” – Kirkus Review
“[Her] exquisite prose and her universal themes of feminist heroism light the book brightly,” – Booklist.
Having ridden horses since age 6, Bishop brings a high level of realism to this novel. The relationships between the women and their horses emphasize the complexity of learning to ride a flying mount and the magic of the human/animal bond.
Airs Beneath the Moon is the first book in The Horsemistress Saga. For a list of the winged horses and their bloodlines, along with preview chapters of the novel, visit: www.TobyBishop.net. Author photos and a printed interview are also available at that site for use by members of the media.
About Toby Bishop – www.TobyBishop.net
Ms. Bishop is a former concert and opera singer who has published 8 novels under the name Louise Marley. She is a winner of the Endeavor Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
