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Welcome to the Incredible world of the Broken Moon, a fantasy novel published by Travis Hanson [travs the bean] and Aimee Duncan [Igorina]

This wiki is dedicated to those that have bought the books and supported us in making a dream reality. So if your up to chatting about the Bean and his wild adventure in the world of the Broken Moon please, by all mean's do so.

if your looking for the writing contest, the rules are posted below:)

Yet let's keep the Spoilers on this page to a minimum shall we? That way if anyone comes by we wont ruin the book for them.

The book was adapted from a web comic that Travis Hanson created many years ago. Having gone through a few different versions and some major and minor setbacks, he was able, with the help of a very talented Aimee Duncan, to come up with an illustrated novel format that you see now. Instead of throwing in the towel they were able to keep the dream alive and really expand on the incredible world of the Broken Moon.

So why a wiki? Well Aimee and I love the world of Fantasy and we felt that it was important to share it. We actually met through elfwood and elftown many years ago and have been working together ever since. We both love to encourage writers and artist to play in their imaginations as well and have offered opportunities for others to write with them. Due to this several characters created by others specifically for the Broken Moon World have found their way into the books. We have found that it is with our fans that our world grows.

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So what is the Bean's Song?

Well for one you will have to read the book:) which you can buy at Amazon.com or www.beanleafpress.com (I sell and ship to anywhere in the world).

Bean's Song is the story of a young lad named Bean, who lives in a inn that is nestled in the huge forest of Darkleaf. He is nothing more than a washer of dishes and when a rat falls into a stew he is sent on an errand to retrieve mushrooms. In collecting his prize he is kidnapped by a dark Red Rock Troll, seduced by a weapon he cannot get except through the help of a young lad named Bean.

you can read the first chapter here

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http://www.beanleafpress.com/store/

So come join our adventure, chat about the stories or ask about the future. Tell us what you think, because that is the only way we can make it better.

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Book 2 is due to release in January and the adventure of our young dishwasher, will continue.

ALSO!!!
Bean Leaf Press Writing Contest:
Want a chance to be published??

Are you a highly motivated fantasy writer? Do you love to write short stories? Would you be willing to work with an editor and illustrator to polish that story and see it published with the works of other fantasy writers? Bean Leaf Press is looking to publish a collection of short stories, showcasing the artwork of Travis Hanson. The stories will revolve around a common setting and theme, using the characters and settings from the World of the Broken Moon. To get a book go here www.beanleafpress.com .

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

In order to qualify, submit a short fantasy story, based upon Bean’s Song. The first round of qualifiers should have their submissions postmarked or emailed by November 1st, 2006.

Initial submissions will not necessarily be published, but will be used to judge your aptitude as a writer. Short stories should be set in the world of Bean’s Song, and you are free to use characters or places found in the World of the Broken Moon. Use your imagination to write about events that might have happened—or shaped the life—of any one of the characters just before the first chapter of the book.

The initial submission will need to be short, no more than three pages long (12 point, NYT single spaced font), so it will only be a glimpse—a day in the life—of a character. Your ability to follow instructions is a factor in whether or not you’re considered for publication. Because the final stories are illustrated, submissions should be minimally descriptive, as the illustrations will show the characters and settings. Don’t spend time describing the character’s hair or facial features, unless it is directly relevant to your story, else you won’t have space for a story. Submissions should demonstrate something noteworthy: set up a conflict, provide a simple resolution, leave us wondering about some hidden intrigue, or show off the cleverness of the characters you've read about. Your ability to create something interesting from such limited guidelines will be your greatest selling point.

Bean Leaf Press holds itself to high standards of quality storytelling and positive artistry. There is to be no sexual content, vulgarity, obscene language, or undue graphic violence. Remember that the rating should be for audiences of PG/PG-13, such as is found in the family-friendly Harry Potter series. I know it’s a novel concept, but we believe strongly in providing fun, uplifting, and inspiring stories that need not pander to the baser elements of the human condition.

We will be choosing several writers to participate in this first project. If you are selected as one of the writers for the story collection, you will receive a writer’s packet filled with details about a new setting tied to the world of Bean's Song, but located in a different area of the world of the Broken Moon. You will also receive a contract to sign, giving the rights to the story to Bean Leaf Press, and a nondisclosure form, requesting that any story materials within the packet remain under your personal scrutiny alone—and that it not be distributed to the general public. If you want your submission returned, please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

Eventually this new setting will be the source of a new Series of books coming from Bean Leaf Press, so writers will comply to “continuity issues” that are managed by our continuity editor. The actual short story submission will be slightly longer than your initial submission, probably around five pages. You will get to work with an editor to polish the final draft. You will be expected to write and finish your story on given deadlines, with the goal of publishing the collection before next summer (which is a tight schedule).

Since Bean Leaf Press is still a small outfit, we have limited resources and are still struggling to reach that “impossible dream” of profitability. We are committed to giving back to the community by helping new writers have an outlet for their creativity and become known. Once published, contributors will have their names featured prominently in the story credits. They will also receive 2 copies of the book for their own personal use, as well as 2 limited edition prints as payment for their contributions. Contributors will also receive strong consideration for future projects with the publishing company, with the hope that as the company becomes more profitable, so will your further contributions.

Begin your story today and make the World of the Broken Moon a reality… Adventure is lurking just within the nib of your quill. November will be upon us shortly, so get those stories in NOW!

Send submissions to:

via Email: submissions@BeanLeafPress.com

or

via Mail:
Submissions
Bean Leaf Press
P.O. Box 6095
Moreno Valley, CA 92554

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2006-08-17 [Trennas]: ooh this looks most promising:O

2006-08-18 [Lothuriel]: Indeed...I just finished reading the book and have passed it on to my daughter.

2006-08-18 [Trennas]: i'd have to order that sooner or later:p

2006-08-25 [Yuriona]: *puts page on watch* I may have to get in on this if I have the time.

2006-08-26 [Trennas]: yes.. time.. anybody knows where i can buy more time? XD

2006-08-26 [Yuriona]: Beats me but if you find the place, let me know. :/

2006-08-26 [Trennas]: *goes in search*':p

2006-08-27 [Melocrie]: OMFG this is so cool! I might just enter that contest... Though I don't think I'd find enough time...

2006-08-27 [Melocrie]: So.. you're can write a story that plays in the world of the Broken Moon, but you can make up the characters yourself?

2006-08-27 [Lothuriel]: Hey [Trennas], is there a Wal-Mart over there?

2006-08-27 [Melocrie]: Wal-Mart? Isn't that from Final Fantasy VII... Or am I being stupid?

2006-08-27 [Lothuriel]: o__0
I wouldn't say stupid since you aren't from the US but, Wal-Mart is the largest department store chain in the world. In the US, there is a Wal-Mart every 30 miles...and they are huge and they have EVERYTHING!!!

2006-08-27 [Trennas]: nope we dont have walmarts.. cant buy time there:p

2006-08-27 [Melocrie]: Wow really? That's awesome. I wish we had them here...

2006-08-28 [The Dizzy Raven]: oh, wow! how cool!

2006-08-28 [travs the bean]: LDL - how ya doing - you can add a character to your bit- but the story is an event that might have happened prior to chapter 1 with the exsisting characters- it is wise to read the whole book to get a feel of who is there and how they act- Remember this is a submission- the story the winners get to work on will be in a whole other spot on the world:)

2006-08-28 [Melocrie]: It sounds so cool, but perhaps a little too big for me... I don't think I could do it. Besides, I've read the first chapter, but I have no money to buy the book. The shipping costs for than the book itself I fear... Sorry.

2006-08-28 [travs the bean]: i understand - working on getting #2 out this spring (jan or feb) then getting the set will offset the shipping- :)

as for submitting- give it a whirl you never know what might happen.

2006-08-29 [Melocrie]: Yeah that's true. And it doesn't have to be that long. I'll read the first chapter again and write an event before that. Who knows, lol!

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: so how are you guys?

2006-08-29 [travs the bean]: aimee and i are doing good we're working really hard on book 2 i will hopefully be able to post some new artwork soon-

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: That's awesome! Good luck to you both! How far have you gotten so far?

2006-08-29 [Melocrie]: I've writting quite a part for the submission... you want to know what it's about, or do you wanna keep this as a surprise?

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: Surprise me. ^^

2006-08-29 [travs the bean]: we have finished the first draft and over half of the big art pics throughout the book. We are deep into the 2nd draft which goes into proof hopefully at the end of sept. And i still have a lot of the spot illustrations to do.
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2006-08-29 [Yuriona]: Yay! I just ordered the first book. *waits by the mail box* It shouldn't take me long to read (since I eat books lol) and hopefully I'll be able to enter something before the deadline. Maybe that will help me focus on the editing I'm supposed to be doing for [Kyrinn]. *grins*

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: Wow!! That's amazing! I've finished my book, but I'm rewriting it due to a lack of sheer description. I want to finish it so bad, but I know I have to take my time. Hopefully I finish it over the school year. I can't really put my book up here until I "really" get it published. lol

2006-08-29 [travs the bean]: we can't wait to hear your thoughts yuriona:) and i look forward to seeing what you come up with.

rewrites are all part of the process- before we printed book 1 we had to do a couple of rewrites:) but it was so worth it.

good luck on your book :)

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: Yes, they are. That's cool And thanks!
For me i'm on rewrite 3. lol
And thanks! Same to you!

2006-08-29 [travs the bean]: you can also ask [Igorina] how many times i did the comic over before we figured it needed to be a book

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: XD okay

2006-08-29 [Yuriona]: This particular story I'm working on with [Kyrinn] and [Rook] was originally an RP. We have a lot of work just cleaning it up from the RP format as well as fleshing it out and editing it. *dies* I also have my own stories waiting my attention. One particular one will be a minimum of 4 books. I'd like to do a graphic novel for it but my drawing skills need a serious upgrade before I can do that. I'm working on that though. :)

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: Awesome!!! I was working on an SW fanfiction that came from an rp, but I'm about to give up on it to create my own.

2006-08-29 [Melocrie]: I also still have a lot of stories in progress, and each time I seem to finish one, I come up with another.. Publishing stories would be great, but I don't think it's really my thing. Altough, me and my boyfriend are currently busy writing a book named "The branches of Jopie - A guide for tree climbers". In Dutch though...

Hey Travis, I wanna thank your by the way. You style of art has greatly inspired me and I REALLY needed that. *draws*

2006-08-29 [The Dizzy Raven]: Why wouldn't you want to publish it? That's cool!

2006-08-30 [Melocrie]: Oh but I do! It's just that I'm so terrible coming up with a story I might actually finish for a change... Next to that, I have only little time for these things. But sure, I think I could try again.

2006-08-30 [The Dizzy Raven]: I know you can do it!

2006-08-30 [Melocrie]: Haha thanks for believing in me!
Oh by the way Travis, I've finished my submission. I just gotta read it through a couple of times now to rearrange some things if neccesary.

2006-08-30 [The Dizzy Raven]: Yw!

2007-02-15 [Talvikki]: well..too bad i missed the deadline for stories..but, i haven't read the comics yet anyway..and hadn't been on elftown in years *horror* well..if i have any money left after katsucon i'll buy book one. yayx

2007-02-15 [travs the bean]: hey we'll still look at submissions:)

2007-02-16 [Yuriona]: Really? I'm moving house in a couple of weeks but once that's done and we're settled in I may give this a shot. :)

2007-02-16 [travs the bean]: really- we'll go through the contest subs first and then look through the rest

2007-02-16 [Yuriona]: I'll keep that in mind then. :)

2007-02-16 [Talvikki]: w00t. so will i :)

2007-04-14 [Melocrie]: Hey how is this coming on? I haven't heard anything yet about this contest since I send in my submission.

2007-04-27 [travs the bean]: book 2 is going to press next week- and i have had to put the contest on the back burner due to a few funding issues- it has been a pain- but i will try to figure out a way to make things work

2007-04-28 [Melocrie]: Alrighty, I have faith you can do it ^^

2007-05-10 [travs the bean]: Book 2 went to press today- it is done and i will have copies in about 3 weeks

2007-05-10 [Yuriona]: When does the preordering open again?

2007-06-19 [travs the bean]: BOOK 2 is done and printed, in my hands and is shipping all over the place- it is finally done done.... ahhhhhh

2007-06-19 [Yuriona]: YAY!! Congrats!

2007-06-20 [Lothuriel]: I have to wait until my new credit card comes in *sighs* The old one expired over a month ago and the bank has yet to produce a reason as to why they have been soooooo sloooooooow getting me the new one. *taps pen on desk* I'm waiting Bank...

2007-06-22 [Melocrie]: Darn I can't buy it.. I don't have a credit card T_T
Travis, do you perhaps accept something like Paypal..? I really wanna buy your books.

2007-06-22 [travs the bean]: i accept paypal- just gor through the order process to figure out the shipping and the send it to my paypal account at orders@beanleafpress.com

2007-06-23 [Lothuriel]: Ah, awesome then!

2007-06-29 [Melocrie]: Cool, I will order both books as soon as I have my salary ^^

2007-06-29 [Yuriona]: WHEEEEEEEE!! Got mine in the mail on Wednesday! XD XD XD

2007-06-29 [Lothuriel]: Rub it in, lol!

2007-06-29 [travs the bean]: enjoy it yuri:)

2007-06-30 [Yuriona]: I got the colouring book too! :P *hides it from the kids*

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