Leonide (Lennie) Martin: Retired California State University
professor, former Family Nurse Practitioner, currently author and
Maya researcher. My books bring ancient Maya culture and
civilization to life in stories about both real historical Mayas
and fictional characters. For historical accuracy, I researched
Maya archeology, anthropology and history from the scientific
perspective. For indigenous viewpoints, I studied with Maya
teachers including Aum Rak Sapper, Guatemalan Priestess-Daykeeper
and Hunbatz Men, Itza Maya Elder-Daykeeper. I lived in Mérida,
Yucatán, Mexico for five years to apprentice with Hunbatz Men,
becoming a Solar Initiate and Maya Fire Woman in the Itza Maya
tradition. The ancient Mayas created the most highly advanced
civilization in the Western hemisphere, and my work is dedicated to
their wisdom, spirituality, scientific and cultural accomplishments
through compelling historical novels. For more information about my
writing and the Mayas, visit:
Website: www.mistsofpalenque.com
Blog: http://leonidemartinblog.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonide.martin
The quality of this novel is top notch. What a pleasure to read
something that is not predictable like so many books on the market
these days. A nice surprise for any reader, but fans of complex
world building will be absorbed by this one. Reader’s Digest
The author has great skills at world building and crafting a
fantasy story that will keep the reader engaged and entertained
from cover to cover. I was happy to see that this was a series book
and look forward to reading more by this author in the near future.
Reader’s Digest
"The Visionary Mayan Queen . . . a story that is fully imagined yet
as real as the ancient past that it gives voice to . . . The
characters here are fully realized, vivid and alive. . . the novel
weaves fact with speculation without ever seeming heavy handed. The
reader is able to understand the truth of these people's lives and
struggles while also welcomed in to a conception of the world that
is bigger than anything they might have expected or experienced
before." Writer's Digest "The Mayans have always seemed so mystical
and interesting but I never really read a lot about them. Now that
I have read this glorious story of historical fiction I am hooked.
I liked this story so much and that Leonide Martin actually broke
away from the story at times to give facts about findings in the
ancient Mayan ruins. I liked the writing style and the story line
so much that I absolutely had to find other books by her. This is a
fascinating story that will capture your attention and maybe spark
an interest that up until now lay dormant. That is certainly what
it did for me. I really appreciate this author taking history and
making it so readable and enjoyable." Carol Clancy "I really loved
this book! I have been studying Mayan Science and Religion since
1991. I visit the lands of the Maya and go to the sacred pyramids
often. What Ms. Martin did in this book was bring to life the time
of the ancient Maya! She must have been Mayan herself at one time.
Her imagery takes you right into the heart of the Maya civilization
and culture. I've been to Palenque many times . . . Ms. Martin
takes me into the time of the ancient Queens of the Maya and brings
them to life! This was so much fun to read I can't wait to read her
next book!" Patricia Morris Cardona "Spellbinding, exciting and
beautifully paints a picture into the little publicized world of
the ancient royal Mayan Queens. . . the history of this epic period
comes alive through the story of the personal and political lives
of its important rulers. If you like historical fiction, you will
surely enjoy this first book of a planned trilogy." Simone Malbeouf
"Fascinating journey into the mists of time . . given the author's
training, she offers far more depth into the world of the Maya than
a typical scholar, researcher or novelist. The book will appeal to
anyone interested in the complex, intriguing and sometimes
unfathomable world of this ancient culture, as well as any reader
who loves historical fiction." Lynn Albright "This historical novel
captures the reader from page one with its engaging plot, finely
drawn characters, and revelation of the Mayan culture . .
transported me to another world . . If you like historical fiction,
you will love this novel." Ariana "Absolutely captivating book. .
From page one, the author reeled me in to the forest and then into
the story. I could feel the sun on my face as the character did.
This story was rich with detail and really well written." Beverly
Clark "A page turner . . draws the reader in with the drama of the
era and convincing visionary scenes. One can smell the incense,
feel the tension, share the spirituality, experience the battles,
and live the lives of the characters. . highly recommend this book
as an excellent read with historical significance." Heather & Norm
Rath ". . . magically written. The novel achieves three things,
first, the story takes the reader through a fascinatingly
entertaining tale, second through the world of the Maya and lastly
the scenery descriptions allows the reader to become an eye witness
to the story." Yvonne Perez "What stood out to me was the amazing
amount of description that the author gave to every scene. This
kept me engaged throughout and never wanting to put the book down.
Each and every paragraph was well-developed as the story moved
along without a hitch. This book has a writing style of its own.
From what I have read, I would not be surprised if this book became
a bestseller. Highly recommended!" Ricky M. Hansen "The novel is
vividly written with vibrant storytelling, strong dialogue and
authentic characters that spring to life and that ring true to the
Mayan culture of that time. The author does a stunning job of
keeping this story fast-paced, compelling, emotional and drama
rich, and engaging to the very end." L. Collins "This is a
beautifully written book that brings Mayan history to life for the
reader in fictional form. . . highly recommend this book if you
like to read ancient world fiction. You are transported deep into
the ancient Mayan culture because of the research and writing
skills of Leonide Martin." S. Gallardo
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