Monday, April 20, 2015

The WOVEN A to Z Challenge: Q is for Queen Carin!

I dedicate this A to Z Challenge to Tina Downey, one of the A to Z Challenge founders and one of the brightest bloggers who sadly left us last year. Harder still, she was in a secret support group that I'm part of. The best way I can honor Tina, who was excited about and never had the opportunity to read my debut, I've teamed up with Father Dragon to present short bios and character portraits from Woven. I'll write the bios and all art is created by Al Diaz. I hope you enjoy this visual tribute to our friend, Tina.

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Q is for Queen Carin

The mother of Princess Tyra, Queen Carin is a woman who wants nothing but the best for her husband and kingdom. She shares many of the same features as Tyra (yellow hair and blue eyes) and she has a bright and sunny disposition whenever she is out in public. Some say she spends more time consoling her depressed husband than giving Tyra the parental attention she needs.
 
Tomorrow: R is for Rasmus


To learn more about Woven, please visit Wovenbook.com

I'm David, and "the knighthood could use of man of such bravery."
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27 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 20, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Wow, Al did a stunning drawing of the queen!

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  2. JoApril 20, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I do so agree, absolutely fab picture. Maybe that was why Tyra was such a spoilt little princess.

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  3. Tiana SmithApril 20, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Oooh, this one is probably my new favorite.

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  4. T. Powell ColtrinApril 20, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Queen Carin looks like a regal queen.

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  5. nashvillecats2April 20, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    This is excellent David, well done.

    Yvonne.

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  6. Chrys FeyApril 20, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    She is beautiful! I love her dress. I also like it that she is a nice queen and only wants what's best for her husband and kingdom.

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  7. Jay NoelApril 20, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Reminds me of Princess Leia. Beautiful drawing.

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  8. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    That is a beautiful drawing depicting the queen.

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  9. Matthew MacNishApril 20, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    That IS a great drawing!

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  10. brittanysbookramblesApril 20, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    What a beautiful drawing!

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  11. MikeApril 20, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Neat and another great drawing!

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  12. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 20, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Sounds like a good queen and mother.

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  13. BirgitApril 20, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Great picture of the Queen and love the description! Seems she has her hands full

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  14. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderApril 20, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Too bad the pic isn't in color. That'd be fantastic.

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  15. cleemckenzieApril 20, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    We don't see much of her in the book. Maybe next time?

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  16. Rachel PattinsonApril 20, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful drawing! It's nice to hear about a queen in literature who's not evil!

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  17. messymimiApril 20, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    It's so difficult for a parent to be put in a position like that, between spouse in need of extra help and child.

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  18. LisaApril 20, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Al just keeps outdoing the drawings from one to the next. Very regal. I like your quotes at the ends of the posts too, David, Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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  19. J E OneilApril 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    I absolutely love that dress (even I can get girly sometimes). She sounds like an interesting character.

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  20. Cortney PearsonApril 20, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Like the others, I love the drawing! Sounds like a great character!

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  21. Stephen TrempApril 20, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Al comes through again!

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  22. TruedessaApril 20, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    All of these drawings have been impressive, but this one really is amazing.

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  23. Mark KoopmansApril 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I agree with those above... Another classic by Al (and a really neat way of spelling "Karen" - if it's pronounced the same way, of course :)

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  24. Mary AalgaardApril 20, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    I've subscribed to your blog and have been enjoying all the fine drawings and character descriptions!
    Play off the Page

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  25. Liz A.April 20, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    She looks very regal.

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  26. Nick WilfordApril 20, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    That's quite a steely determination in her gaze. Looks like she isn't to be messed with.

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  27. Tammy TheriaultApril 21, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    Definitely not one of those "off with her head" queens!

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