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Bio - Long

Children’s author K. R. Bourgoine began writing in 1999 as a creative outlet to add something new to the world. He is never at a loss for ideas, sometimes emerging from a single word or image that forms an entire story in his mind. With a list of one hundred story concepts, it’s just a matter of having the time to devote to developing some of them.

An interesting habit that K. R. has when writing his books is that he often listens to the same song on repeat while writing a whole novel. It’s like he's watching a movie in his head and trying to copy down what he’s imagining. The music puts him in an emotional place that K. R. believes adds heart to what he’s trying to capture.

K. R. believes that a good story is one that evokes strong emotions and is as exciting as it is entertaining. He hopes that his young readers come away from reading his books with the message that, in the long run, people are what matters and your actions can affect them deeply.

K. R.’s writing journey provided an opportunity for him to meet Gary Gygax, the creator of “Dungeons and Dragons” and from that meeting the two became friends. Playing that game for thousands of hours trained K. R. in how to tell a story and keep people on the edge of their seats. He then went on to write stories for Gygax’s magazine, Lejends, including some featuring the legendary character “Gord the Rogue,” of whom K. R. was a huge fan growing up. He considers that his greatest achievement.

K. R. is the published writer of many fantasy magazine stories and books, and the creator of several board games. When he isn’t writing suspenseful epic fantasy stories for young adults, K. R. is creative in many ways. He enjoys painting, designing board games and computer games, drawing, and making full-size arcade machines. He also likes to spend time skateboarding and playing games. He lives in New York City.

Bio - Short

K. R. Bourgoine is the published writer of many fantasy magazine stories and books, and the creator of several board games. He is known for writing suspenseful epic fantasy stories that keep you on the edge of your seat while also breaking your heart. His greatest achievement was being able to work with Gary Gygax, the creator of “Dungeons and Dragons”, on a couple of Gord the Rogue stories. He lives in New York City.

Press Release - The First Fable

“Dungeons & Dragons” allied writer pens epic fantasy series steeped with swords and sorcery, wizards and kingdoms, war and adventure!

A terrified teen is thrust into a quest to save his kingdom...and his father.


NEW YORK, New York, -- Macal Teel is a farm boy living with his uncle in the Kingdom of Elronia. His life is upended when his kingdom comes under attack by invading troll legions. His father is a war hero, or so he thought until he is accused of betraying the Dragoon army. When Macal begins a terrifying quest, uncovering secrets from generations past and confronting loathsome creatures and boundless dangers, he is determined to save Elronia and prove his father’s innocence—before it’s too late. From author K. R. Bourgoine comes the riveting young adult fantasy collection, The Fable series, starting with book one, The First Fable, an imaginative and emotional story woven with elements of mystery, danger, and magic.


Young Macal’s father is a revered and honored captain in the Dragoon army. A great warrior, Bertran Teel had seen many battles and fought many wars to keep the Kingdom of Elronia safe within the world of Aerlinth. Macal is proud of his war hero father and is anxiously awaiting his return to his village, along with other cavalry already arriving. But his father is not coming home, and Macal is devastated as he learns why from the soldier who readily took over Bertran’s command as Dragoon captain.


“As you can imagine,” the captain was saying, “it bodes ill for the Teel family. No longer does that name hold any honor.”

“What do you mean?” Macal had never heard such a sharp tone from Uncle Melkes.

“Your brother Bertran left the Dragoons some time ago,” informed the captain.

“What do you mean, left? He wouldn’t just leave. And if he had, he’d have come home already.”

Jengus’s response was icy. “We have reason to believe that Bertran Teel is betraying the army and the Kingdom of Elronia.”


It isn’t long before Macal is thrust from everything he’s ever known into a quest to save his kingdom, prove his father’s innocence, and uncover generations of dangerous secrets. As the Trolls of Marglamesh wage a devastating war against the teen’s kingdom, Macal must navigate a perilous world, more threatening and magical than the farm boy ever imagined.


Macal could see a herd of massive creatures with long, crooked noses and thick olive skin covered in boils, warts, and scars stalking through the night, pouring out of the shadows of the northwest Rotelen woods...To his horror, he recognized these foul creatures. Although he’d never actually seen anything so hideous and terrifying in all his life, he had heard enough about them to know that the trolls had come.


As Macal searches for his father on his treacherous journey, he must find victory before the wretched trolls take over his kingdom forever. In the process, Macal learns about the cost of sacrifice, the value of family, and himself.


The thrilling saga of Macal and The Kingdom of Elronia continues with the second and third volumes of this fascinating fantasy series, The Second Fable and The Third Fable. Worlds collide for young adult and adult readers who will love the fast-paced adventures, the chemistry between the characters, and the interplay of fantasy, legends, magic, and danger in The Fable series. Author K. R. Bourgoine expertly weaves stories that are both timeless and unique, perfect cross-market reads for those searching for the next enduring epic fantasy series.


K. R. Bourgoine is the published writer of many fantasy magazine stories and books and the creator of several bestselling board games and computer games. During his writing journey, Bourgoine befriended the creator of “Dungeons & Dragons,” Gary Gygax and a long writing relationship ensued with Bourgoine writing countless stories for Gygax’s Lejends magazine and partnering on a fantasy novel with the famed role-playing game designer.

Catalog/Blurb/Ad Copy - The First Fable

The Fable Series by K. R. Bourgoine

featuring first volume The First Fable, highlighting upcoming volumes The Second Fable and The Third Fable


[Long version]


“Dungeons & Dragons” allied writer pens epic fantasy series steeped with swords and sorcery, wizards and kingdoms, war and adventure!

A terrified teen is thrust into a quest to save his kingdom...and his father.


Macal Teel is a farm boy living with his uncle in the Kingdom of Elronia. His life is upended when his kingdom comes under attack by invading troll legions. His father is a war hero, or so he thought until he is accused of betraying the Dragoon army. When Macal begins a terrifying quest, uncovering secrets from generations past and confronting loathsome creatures and boundless dangers, he is determined to save Elronia and prove his father’s innocence—before it’s too late. From author K. R. Bourgoine comes the riveting young adult fantasy collection, The Fable series, starting with book one, The First Fable, an imaginative and emotional story woven with elements of mystery, danger, and magic.


Young Macal’s father is a revered and honored captain in the Dragoon army. A great warrior, Bertran Teel had seen many battles and fought many wars to keep the Kingdom of Elronia safe within the world of Aerlinth. Macal is proud of his war hero father and is anxiously awaiting his return to his village, along with other cavalry already arriving. But his father is not coming home, and Macal is devastated as he learns why from the soldier who readily took over Bertran’s command as Dragoon captain.


“As you can imagine,” the captain was saying, “it bodes ill for the Teel family. No longer does that name hold any honor.”

“What do you mean?” Macal had never heard such a sharp tone from Uncle Melkes.

“Your brother Bertran left the Dragoon some time ago,” informed the captain.

“What do you mean, left? He wouldn’t just leave. And if he had, he would have come home.”

Jengus’s response was icy. “We have reason to believe that Bertran Teel is betraying the army and the Kingdom of Elronia.”


It isn’t long before Macal is thrust from everything he’s ever known into a quest to save his kingdom, prove his father’s innocence, and uncover generations of dangerous secrets. As the Trolls of Marglamesh wage a devastating war against the teen’s kingdom, Macal must navigate a perilous world, more threatening and magical than the farm boy ever imagined.


Macal could see a herd of massive creatures with long, crooked noses and thick olive skin covered in boils, warts, and scars stalking through the night, pouring out of the shadows of the northwest Rotelen woods...To his horror, he recognized these foul creatures. Although he had never actually seen anything so hideous and terrifying in all his life, he had heard enough about them to know that the trolls had come.


As Macal searches for his father on his treacherous journey, he must find victory before the wretched trolls take over his kingdom forever. In the process, Macal learns about the cost of sacrifice, the value of family, and himself.


The thrilling saga of Macal and The Kingdom of Elronia continues with the second and third volumes of this fascinating fantasy series, The Second Fable and The Third Fable. Worlds collide for young adult and adult readers who will love the fast-paced adventures, the chemistry between the characters, and the interplay of fantasy, legends, magic, and danger in The Fable series. Author K. R. Bourgoine expertly weaves stories that are both timeless and unique, perfect cross-market reads for those searching for the next enduring epic fantasy series.


[Medium version]



“Dungeons & Dragons” allied writer pens epic fantasy series steeped with swords and sorcery, wizards and kingdoms, war and adventure!

A terrified teen is thrust into a quest to save his kingdom...and his father.


Macal Teel is a farm boy living with his uncle in the Kingdom of Elronia. His life is upended when his kingdom comes under attack by invading troll legions. His father is a war hero, or so he thought until he is accused of betraying the Dragoon army. When Macal begins a terrifying quest, uncovering secrets from generations past and confronting loathsome creatures and boundless dangers, he is determined to save Elronia and prove his father’s innocence—before it’s too late.


As Macal searches for his father on his treacherous journey, he must find victory before the wretched trolls take over his kingdom forever. In the process, Macal learns about the cost of sacrifice, the value of family, and himself.


Worlds collide for young adult and adult readers who will love the fast-paced adventures, the chemistry between the characters, and the interplay of fantasy, legends, magic, and danger. The thrilling saga of Macal and The Kingdom of Elronia continues with the third and fourth volumes of this fascinating fantasy series, The Second Fable and The Third Fable. With his new fantasy collection, author K. R. Bourgoine expertly weaves stories that are both timeless and unique, perfect cross-market reads for those searching for the next enduring epic fantasy classics.



[Short version]

“Dungeons & Dragons” allied writer pens epic fantasy series steeped with swords and sorcery, wizards and kingdoms, war and adventure! In The First Fable, a terrified teen is thrust into a quest to save his kingdom...and his father.

Press Release - The Second Fable

Fantasy, wizards, and kingdom wars drive book two

in The Fable Series by “Dungeons & Dragons” linked

writer K. R. Bourgoine!


A tower of nightmares. A ragtag band of children.

Sometimes it’s better not to wake up.


NEW YORK, New York, -- In the land of Aerinth, thirteen-year-old Macal Teel is reunited with Princess Aeria when she enlists his help after receiving a message that her village is in peril. Still shell-shocked from their battle with the terrifying hobgoblins and trolls, the hesitant young boy joins forces to journey to the forsaken village of Rellemore, the home of a nightmarish tower and a scourge taking over its people. Author K. R. Bourgoine gives his young adult fans a captivating follow up in his The Fable series with book two, The Second Fable, steeped with legends, magical powers, and danger.


Joined by a small frightened boy, a young traumatized girl wielding powers she doesn't understand, an inept apprentice wizard, along with his long time tormentor and bully, Macal must push himself past the stormy emotions that continually threaten to overwhelm him and drown him in their darkness. Beseeched to take on a quest to help his princess and his people, Macal and his troupe must pass rising legions of eternal creatures as they venture toward the structure of doom and death in Rellemore.


“Finally they saw them... The things appeared gaseous, as if they had been one with the mist and from it they were born, becoming tangible... Rising from mist like a phoenix from ashes… Dozens of creatures came into being... Closer they came, and more horrifying details of their ghastly visages became clear… Their eyes were cerulean and were full of eldritch fire matching the color of the black and violet clouds. With rigid movements, their arms reached out toward the children. Wanting them. Desiring them.

The creatures were all around them now in a large circle of death. And the circle was closing in.


Surviving the journey across the ghastly village is only the first step for Macal and his fellow crusaders. Inside the terrifying mystical tower, the overwhelmed children must pass arcane puzzles, fantastical challenges and deadly dangers. Only by working together, in spite of their differences, do they have a chance at defeating the madness that threatens to envelop them in every room.


As mistakes are made, they soon learn that while few try to be heroes, even fewer survive.


Fans of The Fable Series will be enthralled by the newest installment in its series, The Second Fable, bringing back memorable characters in thrilling new treacherous and legendary adventures and battles. Rich in detail and steeped in plot twists and turns, author K. R. Bourgoine once again creates an enduring fantasy story for young adults and adults alike.


K. R. Bourgoine is the published writer of many fantasy magazine stories and books and the creator of several bestselling board games and computer games. During his writing journey, Bourgoine befriended the creator of “Dungeons & Dragons,” Gary Gygax and a long writing relationship ensued with Bourgoine writing countless stories for Gygax’s Lejends magazine and partnering on a several fantasy stories with the famed role-playing game designer.

Catalog/Blurb/Ad Copy - The Second Fable

The Second Fable, book two in The Fable Series by K.R. Bourgoine


A tower of nightmares. A ragtag band of children. Sometimes it's better to never wake up.


In the forsaken village of Rellemore the hesitant Macal and the courageous Princess Aeria rush to stop the scourge spewing from a nightmarish tower and taking over their land and its people.


Joined by a small frightened boy, a young traumatized girl wielding powers she doesn't understand, an inept apprentice wizard, along with his long time tormentor and bully, thirteen-year-old Macal must push himself past the stormy emotions that continually threaten to overwhelm him and drown him in their darkness. Beseeched to take on a quest to help his princess and his people, Macal and his troupe must pass rising legions of eternal creatures as they venture toward the structure of doom and death in Rellemore.


“Finally they saw them... The things appeared gaseous, as if they had been one with the mist and from it they were born, becoming tangible... Rising from mist like a phoenix from ashes… Dozens of creatures came into being... Closer they came, and more horrifying details of their ghastly visages became clear… Their eyes were cerulean and were full of eldritch fire matching the color of the black and violet clouds. With rigid movements, their arms reached out toward the children. Wanting them. Desiring them.

The creatures were all around them now in a large circle of death. And the circle was closing in.”


Surviving the journey across the ghastly village is only the first step for Macal and his fellow crusaders. Inside the terrifying mystical tower, the overwhelmed children must pass arcane puzzles, fantastical challenges and deadly dangers. Only by working together, in spite of their differences, do they have a chance at defeating the madness that threatens to envelop them in every room.


As mistakes are made, they soon learn that while few try to be heroes, even fewer survive.


Fans of The Fable Series will be enthralled by the newest installment in its series, The Second Fable, bringing back memorable characters in thrilling new treacherous and legendary adventures and battles. Rich in detail and steeped in plot twists and turns, author K. R. Bourgoine once again creates an enduring fantasy story for young adults and adults alike.

Contact

If you would like more information about author, board game creator, and computer game designer, K. R. Bourgoine and his newly released young adult book collection The Fable series, please contact info@adventurergame.com or visit thefirstfable.com.

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