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The author has had the fortune of traveling since an early age. This led to years spent abroad, in a variety of fields. Learning languages rather quickly, the author used that advantage in studying martial arts, culminating in training under a number of masters in the orient for a few years.
Nearly 50 countries visited and having lived in a half a dozen others, these experiences have shaped his writing, allowing for greater depth and more vivid imagery, along with an understanding of the human condition.
He spent time conducting research in the field of Biotech, worked as a physical trainer, martial arts instructor, worked with an orthopedic physical therapist, and has enjoyed the field of health for nearly two decades.
The author has earned a few college degrees, served in the U.S. Military, and as a Federal Agent. Writing however has always been one of his passions, and the author has never once let down the pen.
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Reviewed by Katelyn Hensel for Readers' Favorite
Tears of a Heart is the first book of the Kan Savasci Cycle, a fantasy and coming of age saga from Chase Blackwood that revolves around a young boy named Kirin, whose journey could mean war or peace for an entire continent. When an evil attack destroys his family and village, Kirin is taken in by monks. After a time, however, he must move on to find a bigger purpose for his life.
It may have just been me, but Kirin doesn't seem all that young at the beginning of the book. Think Frodo, Harry Potter, and all the other greats of the fantasy genre. They had a certain innocence about them at the onset of their tales that they lose somewhere along the way as they grow and become shaped by the harshness of their worlds. Kirin, however, seemed eager to make his way into adulthood. He doesn't lament his lost innocence and seems to thrust ahead enthusiastically.
I really enjoyed Chase Blackwood's writing style. It was flowing, moving and beautiful in a way that seems to be rare these days. Much attention was paid to how the words read in your mind, almost like a song or bit of poetry, which I thought was very refreshing. Overall, the writing was more exciting to me than the plot, though that too was satisfying if not incredibly original. Give Tears of a Heart and the Kan Savasci Cycle a try if you are looking for a new fantasy series!
